Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin

In this episode I sit down with psychotherapist Rachel to explore why your nervous system may be the hidden factor shaping your success, stress and wellbeing.

Together, we unpack why high performers often live from the mind instead of the body, how unresolved patterns keep us stuck, and why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable. Rachel also guides me through a powerful live somatic exercise that completely shifted my perspective.&n...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with New Zealand Commonwealth Games medallist, international judo representative, and high-performance coach Jason Koster to explore what it really takes to sustain excellence over decades.

We discuss the power of simple daily habits, mental resilience, visualisation, coaching with empathy, building high-performing teams, setting uncompromising standards, and why s...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with functional health expert Dr. Anna Marie Frank to explore how your nervous system, mindset, and body work together to shape your health, energy, and performance.

We discuss the hidden signs of stress, practical ways to regulate your nervous system, improve sleep and gut health, overcome burnout, and harness the power of your thoughts to influence your wellbeing...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with four-time world champion weightlifter and creator of the Happy Body programme, Jerzy Gregorek, to explore why the best life is built through hard choices, daily discipline, and relentless self-improvement.

Jerzy shares the mindset that has guided him from escaping communist Poland to becoming one of the world's leading experts in longevity, strength, and healt...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author and health journalist Bill Gifford to explore the science of heat therapy and why sauna has been a cornerstone of health and longevity for thousands of years.

Bill shares insights from his new book Hot Wired, explaining what happens inside the body during heat exposure, the surprising research behind sauna and cardiovascular health, the role...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with performance scientist and health strategist Andrew Herr to explore what air travel really does to your body and how to minimise the impact of frequent flying.

Andrew explains the hidden effects of altitude, inflammation, jet lag, gut health and fatigue, while sharing practical strategies to improve recovery before, during and after a flight. We also discuss nu...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with leadership strategist and author Travis Hahler to explore the neuroscience of change and why resistance isn't something to fight, it's something to understand.

Travis shares practical insights from his new book Rethink Resistance, explaining why all change involves loss, how our brains respond to uncertainty, and what leaders can do to help people navigate tra...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author, psychotherapist, and mental strength expert Amy Morin to explore what it really means to build resilience, overcome anxiety, and develop lasting mental strength.

Amy shares practical strategies for handling stress, managing worry, building confidence under pressure, and taking ownership of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. We discuss th...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Kieran Read to explore leadership, pressure, performance, and the habits that helped him become one of the greatest All Blacks captains of all time.

Kieran shares lessons from legendary coaches Steve Hansen and Scott Robertson, the routines and reflection practices that fuelled his success, and how great leaders inspire belief, build trust, and bring out the b...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Mohammed Faris to explore a different approach to productivity, one rooted in purpose, faith, and long term thinking rather than hustle culture.

Mohammed shares the story behind the Productive Muslim movement, the meaning of Barakah, and how habits, gratitude, prayer, generosity, and community can help us live and perform at a higher level without burning out.

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In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Graeme Cowan to explore what it truly means to lead with care, resilience, and emotional intelligence in high pressure environments. Graeme shares his personal journey through severe depression and burnout, and how that experience shaped his mission to help leaders build healthier, more sustainable ways of working and living.

We dive into the core ideas behind...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Dmitri, founder of the One Device, to explore the connection between frequency, stress, nervous system regulation, and human performance. We dive into how sound and light therapy may help bring the body back into balance, improve recovery, support focus, and create a greater sense of calm and wellbeing. 

Dmitri shares the philosophy and science behind the...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Dr Ellie, longevity expert and wellness strategist, to explore what truly moves the needle when it comes to living longer, healthier, and stronger. We cut through the noise of biohacking trends, supplements, and wellness hype to focus on the fundamentals that matter most: movement, nutrition, recovery, sleep, and muscle. 

Dr Ellie shares why biology dicta...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Christine Li, procrastination coach and psychologist, to explore why procrastination is far more than just putting things off. We unpack the real cost of delay, how it disconnects us from the present moment, and why it often pulls us away from the path that matters most. 

We dive into the emotional roots of procrastination, the role fear and anxiety play ...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Monique Andrews, an expert in embodied neuroscience, to explore how the body and brain work together to shape our thoughts, emotions, and performance.

We dive into why you are not a slave to your stress, anxiety, or physiology, and how simple practices like breathwork and somatic tracking can rapidly shift your state and rewire your nervous system.

Dr. Mo b...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Caroline to unpack something simple but powerful… your morning routine.

We dive into why your morning sets the tone for your entire day, how habits become hardwired over time, and why most people overcomplicate routines and then struggle to stick to them.

We explore what actually works, from building a routine that fits your lifestyle, to the importance ...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Mike Michalowicz, one of the world’s leading thinkers on behavioural finance and the bestselling author of Profit First.

We dive into the ideas behind his latest book, The Money Habit, and why financial success is far less about knowledge and far more about habits and systems.

Mike explains why most people struggle with money, how our brains are wired to ...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, you’ll learn what it really takes to perform at the highest level when the pressure is relentless, the stakes are high, and there is no room to hide. Olympian Annie Kunz shares the mindset, habits, and systems that helped her go from talented athlete to Olympic heptathlete, and why mastering your inner world is often the true difference-maker. 

We break down the po...

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, you’ll learn how to release the hidden “parking brakes” holding you back by upgrading the beliefs driving your habits, emotions, and performance. Tim Shurr, MA shares his “mind architect” approach and why one simple shift can create fast, lasting change.

We break down how the subconscious influences most decisions, how to uncover blind spots, and...