The Mind Mountain Podcast

Author: Jake Johnstone

Jake Johnstone from The Mind Mountain delves deep into the inner psyche, tools, and tactics of Mountain Bikers from all walks of life to uncover what it takes to push personal boundaries in the sport we love - through a mental performance lens. Whether its pro racers, ambassadors, or coaches, this podcast breaks down stigmas and normalizes conversations around mindset, emotions, and the mental side of riding. The goal? To help you ride stronger, more confidently, and have more fun on the trails, more often.*Formerly known as the Grit With Wisdom Podcast
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Facing Fear with Michael Sousa: Flips, Flow, and Mental Fortitude
Episode 50
Tuesday, 8 April, 2025

In this episode of the Mind Mountain Podcast, I sit down once again with my good friend Michael Sousa - a seasoned coach, guide, and freeride mentor from Whistler, BC. With nearly two decades of experience on the steeps and jumps of the Sea to Sky, Mike shares what it’s like coaching everything from first-time riders to up-and-coming mtb professionals.We dive deep into the psychology of progression, fear management, and how to truly build lasting confidence on the bike. We also reveal a new project - a mini-series documenting the journey of facing my fears and learning to backflip, from zero experience to upside-down airtime. Mike breaks down the safe and structured way to take on big goals, and we unpack the difference between surface-level skill hacks and deep, sustainable growth as riders.This one is full of real talk, laughs, coaching gold, and a whole lot of passion for helping riders unlock their potential.You can follow Michael on Instagram @whistler_mtb_sensei and check out his website www.michaelsousa.online___________________________ 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4___________________________THE MIND MOUNTAINthemindmountain.comInstagram @the_mind_mountainFacebook @themindmountainYouTube @the_mind_mountianDISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...