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Frodeno Going Mental

Frodeno Going Mental

By: Jan Frodeno Podstars by OMR
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 Welcome to Frodeno Going Mental. A podcast with me, Jan Frodeno, where I sit down with people who know what it feels like to hit the edge and sometimes go way past it. Physically, mentally, emotionally. In every episode, we dig into questions that don’t leave you alone:
What actually drives us?
What holds us back?
And how do we grow beyond the person we thought we were? We talk about the search for meaning, identity and the tiny details that turn good into great. But also about the things most of us keep quiet: the setbacks, the doubt, the loneliness, the dark stretches that never make it into the highlight reel. This podcast is for anyone who wants honest conversations, real resilience, and stories that go deeper than results.
If you’re curious about what happens in that space between breaking down and breaking through - enjoy the show. Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • How Do You Rebuild a Life? - Lance Armstrong

    How Do You Rebuild a Life? - Lance Armstrong
    Mar 2 2026
    Lance Armstrong. Survivor. Champion. Fallen icon. Fighter. In this raw and honest conversation, Lance Armstrong sits down with Jan Frodeno to talk about survival, obsession, rivalry, addiction, therapy, fatherhood and what winning really meant to him. This is not a rehash of old headlines. This is about mindset. From being raised by a 17-year-old mother in Texas, to surviving cancer at 25, to dominating the Tour de France, to losing everything. Lance opens up about the mentality that drove him, broke him and ultimately forced him to rebuild. Enjoy this episode! https://www.frodenogoingmental.com Ryzon offers high-performance, fairly produced endurance apparel for triathletes, cyclists, and runners. The brand is globally recognized for combining technical innovation with a clean, timeless design. Use the code “MENTAL10” to save 10% at Ryzon (valid until May 31, 2026). More: https://bit.ly/ryzon-goingmental-folge1 PILLAR Performance provides science-backed, clinically dosed micronutrition designed specifically for endurance athletes. Their supplements focus on optimizing recovery, sleep, and immunity without unnecessary fillers. If you want to give it a try, use the code GOINGMENTAL at pillarperformance.shop — or, for North American listeners, at TheFeed.com. That’s GOINGMENTAL for 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • From Center Court to Clarity - Andrea Petkovic

    From Center Court to Clarity - Andrea Petkovic
    Feb 23 2026
    Andrea Petkovic has lived elite sport from the inside – the hype, the pressure, the injuries, the doubts and the moments that look like success from the outside but feel very different on the inside. In this episode, Andrea and Jan talk openly about what happens when passion turns into expectation, why winning rarely changes what we think it will and how athletes build masks to survive on the biggest stages. Andrea breaks down the different phases of her tennis career, the emotional reality of retirement and why loving the game again sometimes comes right before it all ends. They also dive into identity beyond sport, injuries as psychological breaking points, confidence vs belief, and why having other passions can be both a gift and a risk for elite performers. A deep, honest conversation about ambition, emptiness, resilience and what “going mental” really means. https://www.frodenogoingmental.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Holding Other People’s Dreams Without Losing Yourself - Dan Lorang

    Holding Other People’s Dreams Without Losing Yourself - Dan Lorang
    Feb 16 2026
    Dan Lorang has spent two decades at the highest level of sport - not as the one on the start line, but as the person holding the plan, the responsibility and often the pressure when everything is on the line. In this episode, Dan and Jan talk openly about what elite coaching actually demands: trust, honesty, emotional control and the weight of carrying someone else’s career. They dive into the coach–athlete relationship, why data only works when trust exists, and how a single training decision can impact confidence for weeks. Dan reflects on mistakes that shaped him, moments of deep self-doubt and why great coaches have to feel the pressure, but not let it consume them. They also explore ambition, repetition, why success needs to be earned again and again and how coaches stay grounded while constantly being evaluated through other people’s results. A rare look into the mental world of elite coaching — the calm on the outside, the responsibility underneath, and what “going mental” really means when you’re not the one racing. https://www.frodenogoingmental.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
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