Mental Health in Sport: The Invisible Opponent
In this Champions Uncovered podcast Birgitta Wasserfall talks about Mental Health in Sport; looking at when the pressure to win stops motivating an athlete.

Episodes
28
Latest episode
Sep 2026
Language
EN-GB
Be Inspired. Be Moved. Inspiring conversations and actionable insights from ordinary people who choose to become extraordinary. Championing an area in their life in business, sport and the community.Champions Uncovered is all about igniting greatness and fueling champions to move into action through personal leadership and development. Our podcast purpose is to cheer you on your journey to becoming the best version of you through motivational conversations and encourage you to take action.
In this Champions Uncovered podcast Birgitta Wasserfall talks about Mental Health in Sport; looking at when the pressure to win stops motivating an athlete.
In this Champions Uncovered podcast Birgitta Wasserfall talks about Mental Health in Sport; looking at factors that make sport psychologically demanding on athletes.
Listeners are encouraged to flip the narrative from pain to purpose and to use adversity as an advantage. Brandon Fairweather, author of 'The Hell Inside Our Heads' has been shaped by extraordinary health challenges, including open-heart surgery at the age of 28, two strokes, a near-fatal bleed-out, and a successful battle against cancer and speaks on his experience with mental health practices. These life-altering experiences have not only strengthened his resilience but have profoundly influenced his passion for mental health, holistic wellness, and the belief that adversity can be transformed into advantage and your pain has a purpose. An encouraging podcast for everyone from entrepreneurs who are building in isolation, high performing athletes who feel pressure to executives who carry the weight of leadership.
Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther completed the Triology Ocean Challenge with the third swim distance covering a distance of 66km. They talk to Birgitta Wasserfall about how this historic double False Bay crossing has raised significant funds and directly supports the South African Hall of Fame’s Legacy Project, empowering young South Africans through bursaries, mentorship, and development programs.
Birgitta Wasserfall talks to Cycling Coach, Running Coach and Sport Scientist, Devlin Eyden about recovering after a marathon.
Birgitta Wasserfall talks to Cycling Coach, Running Coach, Sport Scientist at Coach Parry, Devlin Eyden about preparation insights for the week leading up to a marathon race.

“Innovate for the future” covers what is required for innovation, exploring what the innovation journey looks like, the role leaders should play for innovation and learning what it takes to innovate. About Tendayi Viki Tendayi Viki is an author and advisor to corporate leaders. He specializes in creating buy-in for innovation, transformation, and breakthrough ideas. He holds a PhD in Psychology and an MBA. As Partner at Strategyzer, he has worked with leaders and teams to navigate the human elements of innovation, ensuring their initiatives gain the trust, support, and active participation from stakeholders. He has delivered keynotes, led workshops and advised global organizations and has over 20 years of experience as thinker and author. Visit his website: www.tendayiviki.com
Highlights and take-aways from a Sport Sponsorship Masterclass with Partnership Manager, David Brooke.
Discover how what you do today shapes the future. Laureus Sport for Good CEO, Marlene Coetzee-George and Justice Desk Africa Founding CEO, Jessica Dewhurst share their personal journey's and the experience they bring to the Foundation space.
Champions Uncovered Masterclass on the topic of Sports Ambassadors highlights ways a sport ambassador can enhance your brand, matching products that suit the athlete and how sponsoring up and coming athletes strengthens the sport in the long term.
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