106. Mindset, Mindfulness, and the Ripple Effect of Behavior Change in Sport with Ted Huang
In this episode, I sit down with two-time Olympic windsurfer and sports psychology graduate Ted Huang to explore one of my favourite topics: behaviour change and mindset. Ted and I recently met on a cycling trip in Italy, and our conversations quickly turned to performance, fuelling, and how psychology underpins so much of what we do in sport and life.
Ted shares his fascinating journey from discovering windsurfing as a teenager, to competing at the Olympic level, and later transitioning into road cycling. He explains how running professional cycling teams and studying organisational behaviour helped him see that athletic performance isn’t just about physical strength- it’s also about headspace, coping mechanisms, and mindset under pressure.
We dive into why so many athletes still struggle with fuelling properly, the fears that hold them back, and the ripple effect that positive changes can have beyond sport. From overcoming the “I don’t need it” mentality, to learning to fuel training better, to understanding how curiosity and self-awareness drive behaviour change - this conversation covers the mental and physical strategies that help athletes (and everyday people) feel and perform at their best.
Whether you’re an elite competitor, a keen weekend rider, or someone curious about how psychology and nutrition intersect, you’ll take away practical insights on how to eat, think, and approach training more effectively - without fear, guilt, or restriction.
Key themes:
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Why mindset is the missing link in performance
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The role of self-awareness in lasting behaviour change
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Fuelling strategies for endurance cycling and multi-day events
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Fear, food, and why restriction rarely works
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