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Team Gaters Podcast

Coach Gaters

The background on my approach movement, health, removing pain and increase performance improvements for myself and those I coach

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  • S1 · E29
    April 7 · 19 min

    29: Why am I hesitant to return to sport?

    In this episode, I break down why returning to sport after injury isn’t just physical, it’s neurological. Using Karl Friston’s Free Energy Principle, I explain why the brain resists uncertainty and how that shows up as hesitation, fear, or lack of trust in the body. I walk through how building physical capacity and mental distress tolerance helps update these predictions, and why gradual exposure, from gym work to full gameplay, is key to restoring confidence.

  • S1 · E28
    March 19 · 17 min

    28: Training Distress Tolerance - How the Gym Builds Real Resilience

    In this episode, I explore the concept of distress tolerance. What it is, why it matters, and how building it can transform both your training and everyday life. I break down how distress tolerance shows up in the gym, from pushing through challenge to staying present when things feel uncomfortable, and why these moments are key opportunities for growth. You’ll learn how training your body also trains your mind, helping you respond to stress with greater control and resilience. I also dive into the connection between distress tolerance and the nervous system, explaining how your body processes stress and how you can work with it, not against it, to improve performance and recovery. Finally, we introduce the Goldilocks rule, finding the “just right” level of challenge that stretches you without overwhelming you. This balance is where real progress happens. Whether you’re new to training or looking to level up your mindset, this episode will give you practical insights to help you stay grounded, push your limits, and build lasting resilience.

  • March 12 · 14 min

    27: Why does the same pain keep reoccuring when life gets stressed?

    After receiving a message from a client about recurring left knee pain that flares up during stressful times, this episode explores why the body often returns to the same place when tension builds. I explain how the body stores tension, why certain areas become more prone to pain, and how the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system responses can influence recurring pain patterns. If you’ve ever noticed old aches returning when life gets stressful, this episode will help you understand why.

  • S1 · E26
    January 29 · 1 hr 10 min

    26: Discipline & Consistency

    This episode is as a guest appearance on the Dis & Co podcast as the very first guest This is all about arriving at coaching, what came before and I how I see coaching I'm not trying to teach anything in this podcast or make any points but there are plenty of nuggets along the way

  • S1 · E25
    Dec 8, 2025 · 25 min

    25: Avoiding Hard Things Makes Life Harder

    We all avoid things.Hard workouts. Cold. Tough conversations.But every time we dodge something difficult, life feels heavier and we seek comfort and distraction. In this episode I break down how stress, avoidance, and resilience actually work inside the nervous system.Plus how simple tools like cold exposure, cardio and sled work rewire your tolerance for discomfort.If you want life to feel lighter, start here.

  • S1 · E24
    Nov 19, 2025 · 20 min

    24: Intermittent Fasting

    What REALLY happens during a fast? We break down insulin, fat burning, ketosis, autophagy, training, nervous system regulation, and the supplements that support it. Simple. Practical. Science you can actually apply.

  • S1 · E23
    Nov 7, 2025 · 34 min

    23: Scattered Minds & Disconnected Bodies - How Early Stress Shapes the Nervous System

    What if your scattered mind, pain, or anxiety isn’t a flaw but an adaptation? In this episode, I dig into Gabor Maté’s book ‘Scattered Minds’ on Attention Deficit Disorder and early attunement, and how the body holds the key to healing. Featuring some stories and lessons from years of nervous system coaching.

  • S1 · E22
    Oct 23, 2025 · 12 min

    22: Linking Physical Training and Mental Health

    In this episode I talk about the link between physical training and the impact it has on our mental health - how pain can take over our mental space and how we can use training to change that If you'd like to see how I can help you message me 'INFO' on instagram @coachgaters

  • S1 · E21
    Sep 10, 2025 · 14 min

    21: Environment is EVERYTHING

    Our envinments have a huge impact on who we are and how we show up This is episode is about the 3 levels of enviroments we encounter and how we can go about managing them

  • S1 · E19
    Sep 4, 2025 · 13 min

    20: Nutrition - Why can't I stick to the plan?

    The hardest part of any nutrition plan is sticking to it. Are you sabotaging yourself? Are others sabotaging you? There are 4 things in this episode to consider

  • S1 · E18
    Mar 11, 2025 · 18 min

    18: Nervous System Overview

    A shallow dive into the nervous system and how it runs the show in the background Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamgaters/

  • S1 · E17
    Feb 28, 2025 · 20 min

    17: The 4 step nutrition cheat sheet I give to my clients

    Nutrition is difficult to get a handle on and develop a sustainable way of supporting your health In this episode outline the key 4 steps I like to pass on to my clients about nutrition, the diets I tried to learn them and what I learnt from each

  • S1 · E15
    Aug 26, 2022 · 18 min

    15: Creating Happiness & Contentment Is An Inside Job

    I believe people are struggling to find happiness and contentment because they're looking in the wrong place, we're taught to look outside and we won't find it there. Here's an alternative place to look

  • S1 · E14
    Aug 17, 2022 · 22 min

    14: Let's make nutrition simpler

    Too much, noise, too many gurus, too many labels and camps like 'Keto' or 'Carnivore' - Here's a different, much simpler, take

  • S1 · E13
    Aug 10, 2022 · 33 min

    13: Dealing with down days (& triggers)

    A behind the scenes style look into what happens when the body forces us into a down day and what happens with our triggers. There's also a framework for working through both to try to find the route cause!

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