{"podcast":{"title":"Busy Pro, Fast Wellness","slug":"busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423","podcast_index_feed_id":7121423,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/easycallenglish/feed.xml","website_url":"https://easycallenglish.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19694525/c736ae8e-172f-48bb-8c16-ff94202ec7b9.jpg","author":"Alan Welch","episode_count":100,"summary":"Alan Welch is a passionate wellness advocate dedicated to empowering busy professionals with swift, effective techniques to master their physical and mental health, unlocking inner peace, joy, and fulfillment. A former semi-professional musician and lifelong athlete, he achieved multiple sub-2:45 marathons, grueling 200km endurance cycling rides around Lac Léman, and mountain ascents on a mountain bike. As a youth, he excelled as a Hampshire cross-country runner, twice biathlon champion (cross-country and swimming), and a 5-mile swimmer by age 10, showcasing early resilience and discipline. Having lived and worked in seven countries, including Turkey and China, teaching music, ESL, and university-level Communication Skills, Alan brings global insights and practical strategies to Busy Pro Fast Wellness. His mission? To help you simplify your life, harness energy, and thrive amidst demanding schedules with proven, no-nonsense performance techniques.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T10:17:38.864584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423"},"episode":{"title":"Why Success Isn't Enough: #98","slug":"why-success-isn-t-enough-98","published_at":"2026-07-26T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423/why-success-isn-t-enough-98","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423","url":"https://easycallenglish.podbean.com/e/why-success-isnt-enough-98/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7j9zzq7j3zjjap6f/98_Benjamin_Smith7vb8t.mp3","summary":"What if the biggest obstacle to high performance isn't a lack of discipline—but the stories we tell ourselves? In this thought-provoking conversation, performance coach Benjamin Smith explores why so many successful people still struggle with anxiety, perfectionism and the constant feeling that they're never quite enough. Drawing on philosophy, theology, performance psychology and contemplative practice, Benjamin explains why sustainable success begins with self-awareness rather than self-optimisation. Together, we discuss uncertainty, flow state, mental toughness, leadership and the importance of understanding what really drives us beneath the surface. This isn't a conversation about working harder. It's about performing at your best without losing yourself in the process. In this episode we discuss: • Why high performers can feel anxious even when they're succeeding • The hidden cost of tying self-worth to achievement • Why self-awareness is the foundation of sustainable performance • Practical ways to deal with uncertainty and pressure • What really creates—and blocks—flow state • A different perspective on mental toughness • The importance of purpose, values and inner alignment • Benjamin's simple daily practice for developing greater calm and clarity Connect with Benjamin Smith Website:Inner Life of Sport Benjamin also shares regular insights on leadership, performance psychology and contemplative practice through his website and newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review and sharing it with someone who could benefit from the conversation. CONNECT WITH ALAN J WELCH 🌐 Website: https://alanjwelch.com 🎙️ Busy Pro Fast Wellness: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. Small systems. Visible prog…","meta_description":"What if the biggest obstacle to high performance isn't a lack of discipline—but the stories we tell ourselves? In this thought-provoking conversation, per…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2233,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423/episodes/why-success-isn-t-enough-98/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423/why-success-isn-t-enough-98.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}