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Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin

Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin

James Laughlin 483 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most. Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success. These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.

Episodes

How to Train Your Brain to Make Success Feel Possible with Jodie Jackson
How to Train Your Brain to Make Success Feel Possible with Jodie Jackson Oct 12, 2026 3167 In this episode I sit down with Jodie Jackson, neuroconditioning expert and author, to explore how we can train our minds to think, feel and perform at a higher level.Jodie shares how our thoughts, beliefs and behaviours become automatic patterns, and how we can intentionally rewire those patterns to work for us rather than against us.What we cover:What neuroconditioning is and how it can improve
Your Body Is Holding Onto Stress with Master Mingtong Gu
Your Body Is Holding Onto Stress with Master Mingtong Gu Oct 5, 2026 2385 In this episode I sit down with Ming Tong Gu, Qigong master and teacher, to explore how stress lives in the body and what we can do to reconnect with ourselves.Drawing on more than 30 years of working with energy and the body, Ming Tong shares why we often become disconnected from what we’re feeling, how stress can build over time, and simple practices for becoming more aware of what’s happening w
Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work with Linda Grizely
Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work with Linda Grizely Sep 28, 2026 2841 Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consider your individual circumstances and seek advice from a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.In this episode I sit down with Linda Grizely, financial expert and host of Real Money, Real Life, to explore how our beliefs, behaviours and pers
How to Get Better at Change with Curtis Bateman
How to Get Better at Change with Curtis Bateman Sep 21, 2026 1999 In this episode I sit down with Curtis Bateman, change expert, author and FranklinCovey leader, to explore how we can navigate uncertainty and become more adaptable in times of change.Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Curtis shares why change can feel so uncomfortable, the stages we move through when our lives are disrupted, and how we can learn to see opportunity on the other side.What
Mental Toughness Is a Skill, Not a Gift with Dr Braden Brown
Mental Toughness Is a Skill, Not a Gift with Dr Braden Brown Sep 14, 2026 3001 In this episode I sit down with Dr Braden Brown, Director of Mental Health at BYU and mental performance specialist, to explore the mental skills that help us perform at our best.Drawing on his experience as a former college football player and his work with high-performing athletes, Braden shares practical tools for managing pressure, overcoming self-doubt and building mental resilience.What we c
Why Productivity Advice Doesn’t Work for ADHD with Ezra DeWolfe
Why Productivity Advice Doesn’t Work for ADHD with Ezra DeWolfe Sep 7, 2026 2370 In this episode I sit down with Ezra DeWolfe, founder of ADHD Tools, to explore ADHD in high performers and why traditional productivity advice doesn’t always work.Ezra shares how ADHD can affect focus, time awareness, consistency and burnout, and why understanding how your brain works can help you perform at your best.What we cover:Why high performers can go years without recognising ADHDThe conn
Fredrik Härén :  Why Your Best Ideas Come When You Stop Trying
Fredrik Härén : Why Your Best Ideas Come When You Stop Trying Aug 31, 2026 2280 In this episode I sit down with creativity explorer, author and global keynote speaker Fredrik Härén to explore what it really means to be creative and how we can create the conditions for better ideas.Drawing on 25 years of studying creativity and interviewing thousands of creative people around the world, Fredrik shares why creativity can be developed, the importance of curiosity, and why we nee
Why You Procrastinate (And How to Finally Stop) with Itamar Shatz
Why You Procrastinate (And How to Finally Stop) with Itamar Shatz Aug 24, 2026 2068 In this episode I sit down with Cambridge University researcher and lecturer Itamar Shatz to explore why we procrastinate, what’s really happening beneath the surface, and how we can stop relying on willpower to get things done.Together, we unpack why procrastination isn’t simply laziness, how fear, uncertainty and perfectionism can keep us stuck, and why distractions like social media are often a
Chris Barnes: The Truth About Your Genes, Health & Longevity
Chris Barnes: The Truth About Your Genes, Health & Longevity Aug 17, 2026 2679 In this episode I sit down with epigenetic longevity strategist Chris Barnes to explore how our genes influence our health, and why our genetics don't necessarily determine our future.Together, we unpack the science of epigenetics, how everyday choices like sleep, nutrition, movement and stress can influence gene expression, and why a personalised approach to health may be more effective than
Jonathan Wilson : The Mental Health Crisis No One Sees Coming
Jonathan Wilson : The Mental Health Crisis No One Sees Coming Aug 10, 2026 2865 In this episode I sit down with former Navy SEAL Jonathan Wilson to explore what truly separates those who succeed under extreme pressure from those who don't, and why mental health may be the next frontier of high performance.Together, we discuss the mindset required to survive one of the toughest military selection processes in the world, the hidden cost of elite performance, and Jonathan&a
Why Your Nervous System Controls Your Success with Rachel Pfeiffer
Why Your Nervous System Controls Your Success with Rachel Pfeiffer Aug 3, 2026 2108 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 c
Jason Koster on Mental Toughness, Discipline & Elite Performance
Jason Koster on Mental Toughness, Discipline & Elite Performance Jul 27, 2026 3354 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

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