If you’re interested in the mental side of sport, performance, health, and well-being… this is the podcast for you.
Whether you’re an athlete or a coach, a sport psychology professional, a fan, or you’re just interested in the psychology of health and well-being, Dr Pete Olusoga, along with a series of expert guests, will answer all the questions you could possibly have about the role of the mind in sport, performance, and health.
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Host – Dr Peter Olusoga
Pete is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology. His PhD focused on stress and coping in elite sports coaching and his current work is exploring burnout, well-being, and sustainability in high-performance environments. Pete is a BPS Chartered Psychologist, experienced consultant, speaker, and author of over 15 years’ worth of research publications, book chapters, and conference presentations. He is also is an Associate Editor for The Psychologist and for the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, and is the producer and host of this award-winning podcast.
Co-Host – Dr Leah Washington
Dr Leah Washington is a mental skills coach with a tonne of experience. She has worked with athletes at all levels, from youth sports to the pros, in 17 different sports. Leah is also a professor of sports medicine and sport psychology. She has two dogs, Doug Williams and Friedrich von Trapp, and is obsessed with hockey, le Tour de France, and the Olympics.
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As of April, 2026, Eighty Percent Mental has:
- Over 150,000 downloads
- Listeners in over 115 different countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Norway, France, Sweden, Japan, South Africa, Brazil, Poland, India, Italy, Belgium, Hong Kong, Columbia, Egypt, Costa Rica and more!
- Social media following of 4500+ across twitter and instagram
- Shortlisted for a Sports Podcast Award in Best Fitness, Health, and Well-being category (2023 & 2024)
- Sports Podcast Awards Bronze Winner in the Best Fitness, Health, and Well-being category (2025).
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