Human Alchemy

Human Alchemy is a podcast focused on people who have trained themselves to go from ordinary to exceptional. Alchemy is the mystical practice of turning lead into gold and we speak to people who have managed the human equivalent. While there is a focus on performance, the podcast focuses on the moment or phase of change where someone starts to become something else and dives into how it was achieved. Every now and then there will be an episode focused purely on one topic which will be called a 'Ross Examination' (For those early listeners you'll be familiar with the name) where I'll try to focus in on the key performance drivers of said topic. Enjoy!

Human Alchemy is a society podcast hosted by Ross Neal, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ross Neal hosts Human Alchemy, a society show with 32 episodes published.

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  EP15: Adam Gemili - Elite Sprinting, Racing Usain Bolt & Mental Performance

  Sep 23, 202655 min

  In this episode with Adam Gemili we discuss a lot of different topics. Adam lost out on an Olympic medal by 0.003 seconds and had to deal with that disappointment but he certainly doesn't seem bitter. Adam has a very positive mindset and has worked very hard on the mental side of things. We discussed what it was like racing against the great Usain Bolt, how certain runners would try to intimidate you, the mechanics of executing a 100m race, the psychology of performance, how sprinting transfers to other sports and much much more. I hope you enjoy the episode!

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  EP14: Ash Dykes - Basecamp Congo

  Sep 11, 202658 min

  Ash Dykes joins us again for a very new and exciting project. Ash will be going on 6 expeditions over the next 12 months each one lasting around 30 days. In between each mission, Ash will be joining me to debrief the last mission and preview the next one. In this episode we look ahead at Project 6 and go through why Ash is taking on such a big logistical challenge and preview his first expedition into the Congo basin. Enjoy!

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  EP10: Simon Brodkin - Pressure, Stunts & Comedy

  Jun 3, 202651 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Human Alchemy, I sat down with Simon Brodkin. </p><p>Simon has a great CV of performance under pressure having worked initially as a junior doctor before entering the world of TV where he sprung to prominence with characters like Lee Nelson and Jason Bent. </p><p>Simon became world famous with high profile stunts where he took on people like Donald Trump, Theresa May, Kanye West and ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter. </p><p>He has also excelled in the stand-up comedy world where he has performed on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety and...

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  EP9: Ash Dykes - Extreme Survival & The Business to Being an Adventurer

  Apr 20, 20261h 2mS0

  <p>Ash Dykes is a Welsh explorer and world record holder, and we have the pleasure of hearing about his remarkable journey from chip shop worker to world-leading adventurer.</p><p>Ash is known for taking on solo expeditions in remote and dangerous locations, including crossing the ridiculously treacherous Madagascar, being the first to follow the full length of the Yangtze River and undertaking the first solo and unsupported journey across the Gobi Desert. Over these journeys, he has had to make life or death decisions and maintain physical and mental focus that some of us could only dream of.<...

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  EP8: Top 5 Greatest Performances Under Pressure in Sport w. Jamie Monk

  Apr 1, 20261h 12mS0

  <p>Jamie Monk becomes the first repeat guest as we break down the top 5 greatest sporting performances under pressure of all time. </p><p>As always, if you have any feedback or want more of anything in particular, please drop me a note!</p><p>This episode was a lot of fun to make and hopefully it's also an enjoyable listen. </p><p><br/></p>

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