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Jake Johnstone from The Mind Mountain delves deep into the inner psyche, tools & tactics of Mountain Bikers in order to understand what it takes to push the boundaries of the sport from a mental & emotional perspective. Whether it be from a top performing pro racers perspective, or from that of an ambassador or coach, Jake aims to break down any stigma and normalise conversations around feelings and emotions in the sport of mountain biking.

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Michael Sousa | Breathe, Trust, Commit - How to achieve your version of performance on the bike.

November 02, 2023 • Jake Johnstone • Season 2 • Episode 34

On today's episode, we have Michael Sousa. Mike is a passionate Mountain Biker, Instructor, Guide, and Filmmaker based in Whistler, BC.

After almost 20 years of honing his skills on the steep and technical trails of BC he has dedicated the summer to learning air tricks on his mountain bike.

As well as this personal exploration, Michael recently gained his Level 3 PMBIA coaching qualification which for those that aren’t aware, is the gold standard of Instructor training and no easy feat.

He has also been part of numerous Filmmaking projects, perhaps most notable are the Dirt Diaries and VIMFF films in which he has featured as both an actor in front of the lens and a filmmaker capturing the action.

You can follow Mike's adventures on Instagram @msoosa.mtb, YouTube @michaelsousacinema and check out his coaching and film projects on his website michaelsousa.online.

More Links Mentioned in the Podcast:
- Watch Rascal on Youtube
- Lisa Mason and WFM Bike (Women's Freeride Movement)
- Strand Training

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