Episode 196

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14th Oct 2025

#196 – Why Meditation Is the Missing Piece in High Performance

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Episode Summary: 


If Ian Hawkins were coaching athletes this off-season, he wouldn’t start with tactics or strength training. He’d start with meditation. Not the cross-legged, mountaintop kind, but a practical, high-performance approach that helps athletes quiet the mind, steady the breath, and let the body reset. 


In this episode, Ian breaks down what meditation really is, how it heals the body, sharpens focus, and strengthens emotional control. He shares his own journey from sceptic to believer, revealing how a chance discovery changed the way he trained, coached, and lived. 


Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or business leader chasing consistency and calm under pressure, you’ll learn how meditation can become your ultimate performance edge, helping you recover faster, think clearer, and show up at your best every day. 


About the Host:  


Ian Hawkins is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.  


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Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.