Many of you know the special relationship I have with the High Performance podcast and how supportive they have been of me and my journey into podcasting. I have appeared as a listener guest on their podcast and joined them on stage for two dates during their 2023 Live Tour. It was a total honour to be able to sit down with Damian and chat for this special series 5 bonus episode.

In this inspiring episode, renowned author, speaker, and co-host of the High Performance Podcast, Damian Hughes explores the intersection of elite performance and personal wellbeing. Damian shares powerful insights drawn from years of studying world-class performers—from athletes to business leaders—and reveals how the principles of high performance can be applied to everyday life to boost mental health, resilience, and fulfilment. We discover the incredibly close parallels between the sporting world and the entertainment industry and Damian, as always generously shares some gems for our listeners.

Damian talks about his childhood and all the incredible lessons his dad taught him through his exceptional career as a boxing coach.

We discuss the phenomenal success of the High Performance Podcast and how the mission has changed and evolved over the years.

Damian shares his favourite episode, and I even end the podcast with a taste of his own medicine by asking the closing questions from his own podcast!

Whether you're striving for excellence in your career, personal life, or simply seeking more balance, this conversation offers practical wisdom and uplifting energy to help you live and lead with intention.

Thank you to Damian and the whole of the High Performance Podcast team for being such an incredible bunch of humans who really do practice what they preach.

It is not lost of me how lucky I am to have them in my corner being my cheerleaders. Forever Grateful!

Thank you Damian x

Follow the High Performance Podcast and all its partner podcasts on www.thehighperformancepodcast.com

Damian Hughes www.liquidthinker.com

Instagram - @liquidthinker @highperformance

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In this beautiful and somewhat familiar series 5 finale, Manny chats to our favourite leading man, Matt Mills, for a powerful and uplifting conversation. As the journey of this series comes to a close, Matt reminds us of something simple yet profound: look up. Not just at the destination—but during the journey itself. Because sometimes, the most beautiful moments happen when we lift our heads and take in what’s around us.

Matt opens up about the practices that have helped him stay grounded and resilient:

✨ Leading with gratitude

🧠 The transformative power of therapy

💪 The gym as a space for mental clarity and physical strength

He shares how therapy has supported him through trickier moments of realisation, and how it’s okay to take up space—others do, and you can too. With honesty and heart, Matt reflects on his journey and the discipline it takes to pursue your dreams.

Now stepping into his biggest role yet as a West End leading man in MJ the Musical, Matt talks ambition, future aspirations, and the importance of walking the path you were truly meant to follow. As he says, “Ambition is the idea of the dream you want—paired with hard work and diligence.”

Matt Mills, we love you—and we’re so, so proud of your achievements so far. 💫

Stay tuned for the Series 5 bonus episode coming soon!!!

Follow Matt Mills on Instagram @millzilla_

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with florist, creator, and curator Stacey Hartley to explore her personal journey through mental health and the challenges of performance anxiety. Stacey opens up about the pivotal life shifts that guided her away from a once-beloved career and toward a more intentional path rooted in creativity and healing. With grace and vulnerability, she shares how anxiety shaped her day-to-day life—and how she learned to navigate it without letting it define her.

Stacey embraced a simple but powerful mantra: just say yes. That shift led her to discover new rhythms of joy—like her daily, non-negotiable walks, which end at a soul-nourishing choir practice, run by Wellbeing with Manny favourite and Series 2 guest Cat Ogden. Singing once brought anxiety; now it brings freedom.

Stacey generously shares how reclaiming joy through creativity, nature, and community helped her bloom again. A tender reminder that healing isn’t always loud, but it’s deeply felt.

Join us as Stacey weaves beauty, purpose, and connection into every petal of life. This episode is a gentle reminder that growth often blooms in unexpected places.

Stacey, you’re a joy—thank you for gracing the podcast with your presence. May your journey continue to blossom beautifully – that's enough of the flower puns don’t you think?!!!

Connect with Stacey via:

www.staceyhartley_florals

@staceyhartley_florals

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