
The Freedom Project
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Ep 239Mental Edge 67: Why most people never fix their discipline problem
EWhat if the reason you’re stuck isn’t a lack of discipline—but the way you’re approaching mindset work? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share the simple but powerful mindset shift that took Mike from struggling with inconsistency and self-doubt to thriving in his business and life. Tune in to discover: Why quick fixes never lead to lasting change. How training your mental fitness works just like building physical strength. The one commitment that separates high performers from those who stay stuck. If you’re serious about performing at a higher level, this episode will show you how to finally break free from inconsistency. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 238Mental Edge 66: The Military Training Exercise That Taught Me the Secret to Excellence
EMost people want elite results—but they’re skipping the step that actually gets them there. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I take you inside a brutal military training exercise where I had to crawl half a mile through bogs and barbed gorse—all while remaining completely undetected. Most people failed. I didn’t. Why? Because I focused on one thing that separates excellence from mediocrity—and it’s the same thing that will separate you from the pack. Tune in to discover: Why most people fail before they even start. The aggressively bold strategy that led to success. The secret to dominating in business, life, and personal growth—before you even take action. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not seeing results, this episode will show you exactly what you’re missing. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 237Mental Edge 65: From Fixed Mindset to PhD—The Power of Mental Reps
EWhat if the only thing stopping you from reaching your potential wasn’t ability—but belief? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a personal win—one that took years of mindset work to achieve. Because once, I believed I wasn’t smart enough to succeed. Now? I’m taking my first official step toward a PhD. Tune in to discover: The ironic story of how I almost missed out on my true passion. Why mental growth is just a sets and reps game. How to break free from a fixed mindset—and build real confidence. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, this episode will shift your perspective. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 236Mental Edge 64: The 4 Words That Changed Everything
EWhat if your unconscious mind was still operating on a version of reality that’s years out of date? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share the story of a business owner who summed up his entire transformation in just four words. Because if you feel like you’re always chasing more, never satisfied, never content—you might be stuck in the same loop he was. Tune in to discover: The hidden fear that keeps ambitious people running on a treadmill. Why your unconscious mind might still be years behind reality. The mindset shift that leads to true freedom—not just success. If you’ve ever felt like more is never enough, this episode will shift your perspective. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 235Mental Edge 63: You’re Not the Problem—Your Environment Is
EIf you feel stuck in life or business, you might be asking the wrong question. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a simple but powerful lesson—one that starts with two half-dead plants on my desk. Because what if your lack of success has nothing to do with you—and everything to do with the conditions you’re in? Tune in to discover: The real reason you’re not growing (it’s not what you think). How your environment shapes every decision you make. The simple shift that can unlock massive personal growth. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve hit your limit, this episode will show you how to break through. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 234Mental Edge 62: What a Dangerous Rescue Taught Me About Success
EFear can freeze you in place—whether you’re on a mountain, in business, or facing any major challenge. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a real-life mountain rescue that taught me a powerful lesson about overcoming fear and taking action. Inside, you’ll discover: The moment fear takes control and how to break free from it. Why most people stay stuck in repeating patterns instead of growing. The two-step method to keep moving—even when fear tells you to stop. If you’ve ever felt paralysed by fear or unsure of how to move forward, this episode will give you the exact strategy you need to break through. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 233Mental Edge 61: The Olympic Secret to Mastering Your Mind
EWhat if success wasn’t about grinding through the middle—but about starting and ending your day in the right position? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a lesson from one of the greatest gymnastics coaches in the world. A man who competed at the Olympics multiple times and coached dozens of others to do the same. His advice? Simple. Powerful. And something you can apply to every part of your life. Here’s what you’ll learn: The tunnel theory—why your start and finish shape your entire day. Why most people fail to create predictable success. How to structure your mornings and evenings for automatic progress. If you want to stop leaving success to chance and start creating consistent high performance, this episode is for you. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 232Mental Edge 60: How to Keep Going When You Think You Can’t
EEver feel like you can’t take any more? That the pressure, the discomfort, or the uncertainty is just too much? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share an infallible technique—one I’ve used in the mountains, the gym, and business—to push through when everything in you is screaming to stop. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your fear of the future is what’s really stopping you. The truth about bearing the unbearable. How to shift your mindset in the hardest moments—so you can keep going. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like quitting, this episode will give you the mental edge to push through. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 231Mental Edge 59: Why Suppressing Your Emotions is Ruining Your Success
EIf you’re pushing hard this year, the worst thing you can do is suppress your emotions. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, we unpack six reasons why ignoring your emotions will sabotage your progress—and what to do instead. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why suppressed emotions always come back stronger. How emotional resistance leads to self-sabotage and burnout. The three steps to mastering your emotions so they work for you, not against you. If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are holding you back, this episode will change the way you think about them. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 230Mental Edge 58: The War in Your Mind—And How to Win It
EEver feel like your mind is fighting itself? One part of you is ambitious and relentless, another is exhausted and wants to slow down, and another just wants to switch off completely. This inner conflict is one of the biggest barriers to success, and in this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, we’ll break it down. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your mind isn’t just one thing, but a collection of competing voices. The key characters controlling your thoughts, actions, and emotions. How to stop the war in your mind and make all parts of yourself work together. If you’ve ever struggled with motivation, burnout, or feeling stuck in your own head, this episode will help you take control. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 229Mental Edge 57: Real Growth Happens at Depth
EThe most successful people don’t just work on tactics and strategies. They go deeper. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a story from my time coaching elite CrossFit athlete Brent Fikowski—and the surprising lesson it taught me about growth. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why surface-level change creates temporary results. The real priority when it comes to personal and professional growth. How to work at depth to unlock lasting transformation. If you’ve been focusing on tactics but not seeing the change you want, this episode will shift your perspective. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who’s ready to take their growth deeper!
Ep 228Mental Edge 56: Expanding Your Window of Tolerance
EHow much stress can you actually handle before your thoughts start running wild? In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, we dive into the concept of the window of tolerance—the amount of stress you can manage before your nervous system takes over. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why some people handle stress better than others. The two ways your nervous system reacts when you’re dysregulated. How to train your mental fitness so you can handle bigger challenges without breaking down. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or unable to stay calm under pressure, this episode will change the way you think about resilience. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who could benefit from expanding their mental resilience!
Ep 227Mental Edge 55: State Precedes Story—Why Your Nervous System Shapes Your Mindset
EYou can’t think your way out of stress. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a personal experience—escaping a wildfire in Sicily—that taught me one of the biggest lessons about resilience: state precedes story. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your nervous system controls your thoughts, not the other way around. How stress—whether financial, social, or emotional—puts you into survival mode. Why trying to “think positive” when you’re overwhelmed is a losing battle. How to build physiological resilience so you stop running on fear. If you’ve ever felt stuck in stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, this episode will change the way you approach your mindset. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who needs to hear it!
Ep 226Mental Edge 54: Rethinking Willpower—The Sail Model vs. The Engine Model
EAre you stuck in cycles of extreme motivation followed by burnout? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a powerful framework for rethinking willpower, using the story of a client who shifted from the engine model—forcing himself forward—to the sail model, where willpower feels calmer, more stable, and less fragile. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why the “engine model” of willpower leads to burnout and frustration. What the “sail model” is, and how it creates sustainable progress. How to stop forcing motivation and start harnessing the energy that’s already there. If you’re ready to achieve more with less stress and more flow, this episode is for you. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode valuable, please share it with someone who could use a new perspective on willpower!
Ep 225Mental Edge 53: Signs of Learned Helplessness in Business Owners
EHave you ever felt completely stuck in your business, unable to move forward no matter how hard you try? You might be dealing with something called learned helplessness—a silent but powerful force that can limit your growth, success, and happiness. In this episode of The Freedom Project Podcast, I share a personal story about how learned helplessness showed up in my own life and how it held me back for years. We’ll unpack: What learned helplessness is and how it develops. The 11 key signs that it might be affecting you as a business owner. Practical steps to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck. If you’ve ever struggled with procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed by setbacks, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how to overcome learned helplessness and unlock your true potential. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @tomfoxley Website: www.tomfoxley.me If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who needs to hear it and leave a review—it makes a huge difference!
Ep 224Mental Edge 52: Facing Fear & Remembering What Matters
EEp 223Mental Edge 51: Fire Your Business Coach
EHere I discuss the 3 reasons almost all of you should fire your business coach
Ep 222Mental Edge 50: Last Chance to Build Your Emotional Resilience
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Ep 221Mental Edge 49: 3 Signs You Lack Psychological Resilience
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Ep 220Mental Edge 48: How to Work With Your Emotions (Instead of Fighting Them)
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Ep 219Mental Edge 47: How to Increase Your Capacity Without Burning Out
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Ep 218Mental Edge 46: Build Resilience, Gain Clarity—Join My Workshop
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Ep 217Mental Edge 45: The Secret to Finally Letting Go of Stress
EResilience Workshop Details: https://mindsetrxd.lpages.co/resilience-workshop
Ep 216Mental Edge 44: How To Become More Assertive
EThe Psychological Resilience Workshop is here: https://mindsetrxd.lpages.co/resilience-workshop/
Ep 215Mental Edge 43: Using Stress To Make You Better
EEp 214Mental Edge 42: How To Build A Resilient Mind
EEp 213Mental Edge 41: The New Model Of Training Your Mind
EEp 212Mental Edge 40: 3 Minute Positivity Practise
EToday i'll share the 3 minute positivity practise that creates insane results
Ep 211Mental Edge 39: Developing Clarity
EToday, I discuss how to develop clarity of mind
Ep 210Mental Edge 38: The Path To Discipline & Mental Toughness
EThis is exactly how I developed mental toughness & discipline, and how you can too
Ep 209Mental Edge 37: 7 BS Free Journaling Strategies For Massive Personal Growth
EEp 208Mental Edge 36: Surprising Ways To Regulate Your Nervous System
EEp 207Mental Edge 35: The Mistake That Lost Me Tens of Thousands of Pounds
EThis was an epic mistake that I still haven't recovered from. But there's a vital lesson in it
Ep 206Mental Edge 34: Running Her Business From Bali
EToday I'll help you find a new place to work from - not geographically, but mentally
Ep 205Mental Edge 33: Dealing With Fear
EThis is how to deal with uncertainty and fear
Ep 204Mental Edge 31: Can You Care Too Much About Your Goal?
EWhat if the one thing you care about most is the one thing you struggle with most?
Ep 203Mental Edge 31: Churchill's Secret To A Leader's Mindset
EToday I'll show you how to lead your life and take charge of what you care about most
Ep 202Mental Edge 30: My Sudden Death Syndrome
EToday I tell you the story of how I was diagnosed with Sudden Death Syndrome
Ep 201Mental Edge 29: Banishing your Scarcity Mindset
EThis is how you get rid of a scarcity mindset
Ep 200Mental Edge 28: 1 Question That Will Help Your Prioritise Your Life Better
EDo this to prioritise your life effectively
Ep 199Mental Edge 27: Are You Mentally Resilient Enough?
EAre you emotionally resilient enough to handle negative feedback?
Ep 198Mental Edge 26: How To Quieten Your Mind Completely
EThis is how you have NO thoughts that get in the way...ish
Ep 197Mental Edge 25: The Broken Windows Theory
EWhat is the broken windows theory and what does it have to do with how you perform?
Ep 196Mental Edge 24: How to perform better in your business
EThese are the two ways to maximise your performance in your business
Ep 195Mental Edge 23: The difference between amateurs and professionals
EDo this to be the professional you need to be
Ep 194Mental Edge 22: 5 beliefs To Leave in 2024 If You Want To Build A Life of Freedom
ELeave these beliefs behind to grow
Ep 193Mental Edge 21: How To Review Your Year For Maximal Growth
EEp 192Mental Edge 20: The 11 best books I read in 2024 and why you should read them in 2025
EThese are 11 best books I read in 2024
Ep 191Mental Edge 18: How To Make 2025 Count
EWhat's the secret behind making the next 12 months the best of your life?
Ep 190Mental Edge 17: The Pygmalion & Golem Effects
EToday I'll show you how the Pygmalion & Golem Effects can change how you perform