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vrss Podcast

Liana
Combat Sports
Flow State
Boxing
Muay Thai
Performance Psychology
Mental Health
Peak Performance
Psychology
Resilience
Coaching
Luke Howard
ONE Championship
Fitness Training
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Motivation
Discipline
Mental Resilience
Self-Accountability
Pocket Coach
Values

In the vrss podcast, we dive into the psychology, science, and soul of combat sports.

We bring you conversations with people at the top of their fields: from world champions and legends of the game, to the doctors, neuroscientists, psychologists, and coaches pushing performance to new levels.

At its heart, vrss means two things:You versus the fight, whatever form that takes.And the verses that ge... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes9Founded3 months ago
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Latest Episodes

John Wayne Parr is one of the most influential figures in modern Muay Thai. In this episode, he looks back on a lifetime in the sport: from sleeping on wooden floors in Thailand as the only Westerner in camp, to becoming the first Australian to fight... more

Pressure doesn’t mean something’s wrong - it means something matters.

In this episode, world-leading performance psychologist Jonah Oliver explains why discomfort is the gateway to growth, and why trying to control your thoughts or emotions is the v... more

When everything starts to go wrong - bad calls, unfair moments, missed shots - what separates fighters who spiral from those who stay composed?

Performance psychologist Dr Michelle Pain has spent decades helping athletes build mental toughness and r... more

This episode was recorded on 8 October 2025, five days after ONE Championship Friday Fights 127.

Tyson Harrison, one of the most exciting fighters in ONE Championship’s Bantamweight Division, sat down with us still carrying the weight of his loss - ... more

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Recent Guests

Jonah Oliver
One of the world's leading performance psychologists, helping athletes and leaders
Episode: Jonah Oliver: Discomfort, Pressure, and Performance
Dr. Michelle Pain
Performance psychologist and educator
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Episode: Dr Michelle Pain; Tilt, Triggers and Emotional Control
Vinh Le
Founder of Honour Martial Arts, a young coach focused on building a community around martial arts.
Honour Martial Arts
Episode: Vinh Le: The Fight to Build a Community from Chaos
Dr. Sue Jackson
One of the world's leading experts on the psychology of flow in sport, co-author of Flow in Sports
Episode: Dr. Sue Jackson: Flow State Explained

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Vinh
Host of the series, featuring conversations around performance psychology and resilience in combat sports.
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Host of the series, guiding discussions on various psychological aspects related to combat sports and performance.

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#59
Philippines/Sports
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#90
Poland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#159
Denmark/Sports

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John Wayne Parr: 347 Stitches, A Lifetime in Muay Thai, and the Legacy He Built
Q: How do you think Muay Thai has shaped you as a man, husband, and father?
It has been a form of therapy that allows you to channel your emotions; it teaches humility and respect for the challenges outside the ring.
John Wayne Parr: 347 Stitches, A Lifetime in Muay Thai, and the Legacy He Built
Q: What is legacy to you?
To be remembered as a great fighter and to inspire young people to follow my footsteps, like Raymond Decker's did for me.
Vinh Le: The Fight to Build a Community from Chaos
Q: When people finish listening to this episode, what is one thing that you hope they'll see differently about the fight, whether that's in sport or in life?
I hope that after I share the story of how the gym was built, that if someone has something that they're trying to go after, to go with their entire heart and to go all in.

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What is vrss Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series explores the intricate intersection of psychology, science, and emotional resilience within the realm of combat sports. Conversations feature a variety of guests, including world champions, psychologists, and coaches, who share their unique insights and experiences related to performance enhancement, mental well-being, and personal growth in high-pressure environments. Noteworthy themes include the importance of embracing discomfort, emotional regulation, and the multifaceted nature of resilience, which together provide listeners with a profound understanding of internal battles faced by athletes and the philosophies behind their fights, both literally and metaphorically. The podcast is particularly unique in its commitment to u... more

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3. Vinh Le
4. Dr. Sue Jackson

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