
Ep:7 - Building Resilience After Combat | Dan Holder's PTSD to Peak Performance
One of the most powerful conversations I’ve had, this one goes deep.Royal Marines commando Dan Holder reveals how military performance discipline, PTSD recovery, and extreme endurance sports converge ...
25 Mar 1h 16min

Ep:6 - VO2 Max & Zone 2 Training | Why Your Aerobic Engine Matters More Than You Think
Most endurance athletes overlook a crucial factor that can unlock their full potential, yet many get it wrong by overtraining or neglecting personalised data that could prevent burnout. In this episod...
18 Mar 17min

Ep:5 - Hormonal Cycles & Strength Endurance | Women's Peak Performance Coaching | Sarah Killeen
Women over 35 don't need to accept performance plateaus, they need smart adaptation. In this episode, Brian Stokes talks with women's strength and fat loss coach Sarah Killeen about how hormonal cycle...
11 Mar 28min

Ep:4 - Training Strategies Gone Wrong: RED-S, HA & Recovery with Abi Oakman
In this episode of the No BS Performance Podcast, Brian Stokes sits down with Abby Oakman to talk about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA).Abi shar...
4 Mar 32min

Ep:3 - Race Setbacks and Resilience | Emotional Recovery Strategies
Brian Stokes breaks down how elite athletes handle race disappointments without spiraling or ignoring lessons. In this NO BS conversation, learn the emotional management framework, performance analysi...
25 Feb 7min

Ep:2 - Royal Marines Mindset | Military Performance & Resilience with Wayne Sanderson
In this episode I’m joined by Wayne Sanderson - SandoWe talk about training, mindset and performing when it matters, whether that’s in sport, work or everyday life.Expect a relaxed conversation coveri...
18 Feb 27min

Ep:1 - NO BS Performance | Building Elite Athlete Mindset From Day One
No BS performance, training and mindset.Performance coaching from someone who's actually been tested.** Hosted by Brian Stokes, former Royal Marines Commando and HYROX competitor, this is the podcast ...
16 Feb 8min



















