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Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Hosted by Dr James Alder, Chartered Psychologist and former military coach, Trauma, Training & Transformation explores how physical training can rebuild confidence, restore identity, and calm the nervous system after trauma. Drawing on psychology, sport, and lived experience, each episode dives into real stories of recovery and resilience, from veterans, athletes, and everyday people finding strength through movement. Through honest conversation and grounded psychological insight, Dr Alder…
Episodes
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Living with BPD, Mental Health Struggles & Finding Strength Through Rugby
Living with BPD, Mental Health Struggles & Finding Strength Through Rugby | Donna Rose 🏉 What happens when the toughest battles aren't fought on the rugby…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Mental Toughness: Master Pressure & Build Confidence
Mental Toughness: Master Pressure & Build Confidence | Edgar Chekera How do you build mental toughness, overcome self-doubt and perform under pressure when it…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Beyond Medication: Anxiety & Depression
Beyond Medication: Anxiety & Depression 🧠💙 Can yoga, exercise, mindfulness and meditation help us manage anxiety and depression alongside conventional mental…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
BIPOLAR, ADHD & AUTISM: THE BATTLE WITHIN
BIPOLAR, ADHD & AUTISM: THE BATTLE WITHIN What happens when a military veteran faces a battle that physical strength alone cannot overcome? In this powerful…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
When the Final Whistle Blows: Rugby, Identity & Starting Again
When the Final Whistle Blows: Rugby, Identity & Starting Again | Daniel Sarginson What happens when the sport that gave you identity, purpose and success is no…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Great Outdoors: How Nature, Movement & Adventure Improve Mental Health
The Great Outdoors: How Nature, Movement & Adventure Improve Mental Health Can spending more time outdoors genuinely improve our mental health, resilience and…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Strength & Conditioning: Why Mental Health Matters as Much as Physical Performance
Strength & Conditioning: Why Mental Health Matters as Much as Physical Performance What if becoming a stronger athlete isn’t just about building a stronger…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Running Towards Something: How Endurance Changes the Mind
Running Towards Something: How Endurance Changes the Mind 🏃♂️🧠 What does it really take to run 26.2 miles—and what happens to your mind along the way? In this…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
More Than a Handicap: Resilience, Identity and Finding Purpose Through Golf
Can golf help rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury? In this powerful episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation: Exploring How Movement Heals the…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Can We Slow Ageing? The Science, Psychology & Future of Human Longevity | Chris Burres
Can we actually slow ageing? Is it possible to extend our lifespan, improve our healthspan, and live healthier for longer—or are we chasing an impossible…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
From Survival to Significance: How Personal Transformation Creates Lasting Impact | Summer Holeman
From Survival to Significance: How Personal Transformation Creates Lasting Impact | Summer Holeman Can childhood trauma become the foundation for a meaningful…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Heart-Brain Connection: What We've Forgotten About Healing
Is healing really just about changing our thoughts, or have we forgotten the vital role that the heart, body and nervous system play in emotional wellbeing?…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Every Decision Counts: Leadership, Pressure and Elite Rugby Officiating
What happens when every decision you make is judged by thousands of people? In elite rugby, there are no pauses for self-doubt. Every whistle, every call, and…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Losing Everything, Starting Again & The Psychology of Reinvention"
What happens when you lose everything you've worked for? How do you rebuild your life, your identity, and your confidence? In this powerful episode of Trauma…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Can Ice Baths Improve Mental Health? The Science of Cold Water Therapy
Can ice baths really improve mental health, or is the science more complex than the headlines suggest? In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Who Are You When the Uniform Comes Off? | Trauma, Leadership & Finding Purpose
Who Are You When the Uniform Comes Off? | Trauma, Leadership & Finding Purpose Who are you when the uniform comes off? For many military veterans, police…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
My Wife Had a Stroke. I Lost My Job. Cycling Changed Everything
My Wife Had a Stroke. I Lost My Job. Cycling Changed Everything What do you do when life falls apart? In this powerful episode of Trauma, Training &…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Leaving Home Changed Everything | Rugby, Identity & Growth
Leaving Home Changed Everything | Rugby, Identity & Growth What happens when you leave everything familiar behind and take a chance on yourself? In this…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Training Won’t Just Change Your Body… It Rebuilds Your Mind
Training Won’t Just Change Your Body… It Rebuilds Your Mind In the opening episode of Season 2 of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder sits down…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Training Saved My Mind, Not Just My Body | Heart & Anxiety – Thomas Snook
In this powerful episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, I sit down with Thomas Snooks to explore what it truly means to live with a damaged heart—and…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Why Motivation Fails | The Psychology of Discipline in Fitness with Tom Land
Why Motivation Fails | The Psychology of Discipline in Fitness We’re often told that motivation is the key to change. That if you feel driven enough, inspired…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Myth of Having It Figured Out | Creativity, Pressure & Mental Health - Michael Francis Pollin
What if the biggest myth in high performance is the belief that we are supposed to have everything figured out? In Episode 28 of Trauma, Training &…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Trauma Lives in the Body | The Psychology of Mental Health & Healing – Dr Catherine Hitch
What if trauma is not just something we remember… but something we carry? In Episode 27 of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder sits down with Dr…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Rugby, Resilience & the Mind | The Psychological Journey of an International Player with Sam Miller
Rugby, Resilience & the Mind | The Psychological Journey of an International Player with Sam Miller In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Calm Under Fire | Becky Piddlesden on Military Leadership and the Rugby Pitch
Calm Under Fire | Becky Piddlesden on Military Leadership and the Rugby Pitch In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder sits down…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
When a Man Decides He’s Had Enough — Why We Keep Missing the Signs Paul Cook
When a Man Decides He’s Had Enough — Why We Keep Missing the Signs | Paul Pook What happens in the moments before a man decides he has had enough? In this…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Silent Collapse of Strong Men | Corey Robinson
In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder sits down with Corey Robinson, former Canadian national wrestler, to explore the hidden…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
How Adversity Shapes the Transition from Student-Athlete to Lifelong Performer – A Conversation with Annie Kennedy
How Adversity Shapes the Transition from Student-Athlete to Lifelong Performer – A Conversation with Annie Kennedy What happens when the identity of being a…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Breathwork for Trauma Recovery: Nervous System Regulation & Rebuilding Trust in the Body With Rachel Lee
Breathwork for Trauma Recovery: Nervous System Regulation & Rebuilding Trust in the Body | With Rachel Lee Trauma changes the way the body responds to the…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Pressure Changes You: What Elite Sport Teaches About Identity & Resilience With Kinglsey Jones
Pressure does not simply test you. It reveals you. In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder sits down with Kingsley Jones to…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Pressure of the Whistle | Grassroots Rugby, Respect & Player Safety with Keith Lewis
The Pressure of the Whistle | Grassroots Rugby, Respect & Player Safety with Keith Lewis In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Movement Is Medicine — Trauma, Healing, and Deepening the Conversation in Healthcare with Dr John Gillis (MD).
In this powerful episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, we explore trauma recovery, mental health, movement as medicine, burnout, resilience, and…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
From the Pitch to Purpose: Cindy Tye on Football, Identity, and Leadership Across the Women’s Game
From the Pitch to Purpose: Cindy Tye on Football, Identity, and Leadership Across the Women’s Game What happens when performance meets purpose—and identity…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Leadership, Resilience & the Road to Olympic Silver with Jack Hanratty
What does it really take to lead humans, not just athletes, under Olympic pressure? In this powerful episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr. James…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Episode 15: Movement Is Medicine Mobility, Pain, and Rebuilding Trust in the Body with Tom Morrison
Movement Is Medicine. Healing Is a Skill. Strength Begins with Showing Up. What if pain is not something to fight, but something trying to teach you how to…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
: I Survived the Blast. The Hardest Part Came After. Rick Clement on War, Trauma, and Rebuilding Identity
This Is Not Just a Military Story. It’s a Human One. In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, I sit down with military veteran Rick Clement to…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Fighter Within: Micky McIlorum’s Rugby League Story
This isn’t just a rugby league conversation. It’s a story about identity, pain, resilience, and the fight that never leaves you. In this episode of Trauma…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
From Nova Scotia to the World Stage: Emma Taylor on Resilience, Reinvention, and the Realities of Professional Rugby with Emma Taylor
In this episode of Trauma, Training and Transformation, host James Alder sits down with Emma Taylor, a former Canadian international rugby player from Nova…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Weight of Expectation: Performance Under Pressure with Jamin Hodgkins
In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr. James Alder sits down with Jamin Hodgkins for a conversation that goes far beyond rugby. This is not…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Building Stronger Humans: Matt Gallant on Pressure, Performance, and the Psychology of Strength
In this episode of Trauma, Training and Transformation, I sit down with Matt Gallant, an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in English Premiership…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
The Invisible Weight: Coaching, Mental Health, and the Power of Movement with Stuart Edwards
In this episode, I sit down with rugby coach Stuart Edwards for an honest and timely conversation about coaching, vulnerability, and mental health. We explore…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Building Resilience: How Mental Scaffolding Shapes Young Rugby Athletes
In high-performance sport, resilience isn’t optional, it’s the foundation. In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Emma Delory, a coach whose…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Stillness as Medicine: Yoga and Emotional Healing with Sabeeha Somani
In this episode I sit down with Sabeeha Somani to explore the deeper meaning of yoga and why it has become such an important practice for mental health…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
From Fitness to Conscious Movement: How Discipline Becomes Healing with Charlie Blaxland
In this episode of Trauma Training and Transformation, Dr. James Alder and performance coach Charlie Blaxland discuss the evolution of fitness from a purely…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Playing rugby 40% blind - Rebuilding the Body & Remodelling the Mind for High Performance with Mark Mulcahy
In this episode of Trauma, Training and Transformation, Dr. James Alder and Mark Mulcahy discuss the profound journey of rebuilding oneself after injury. They…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Exercise As Therapy: What The Research Really Says
The conversation delves into the serious implications of brain damage in combat sports, emphasizing how even minor impacts can accumulate and lead to…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Endurance & Identity: The Mind Beyond The Body With Adam Diver
endurance, resilience, identity, military transition, mental health, veterans, swimming, charity, personal growth, sports In this conversation, Dr. James Alder…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Masculinity, Mental Health & Sport: Breaking the Silence (with Professor Eric Anderson)
In this powerful conversation, Dr James Alder sits down with Professor Eric Anderson, a leading scholar of masculinity in sport, to ask a simple question with…
Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.From Combat to CrossFit: My road to Recovery.
In this episode of Trauma Training and Transformation, James Alder shares his personal journey from a young boy in Wigan to a soldier battling PTSD after…
- Trauma, Training & Transformation with Dr James Alder Exploring how movement heals the mind.
Healing the Mind Through Movement.
Trauma, Training &Transformation: Exploring how movement heals the Mind. Trauma, Training &Transformation is a powerful new podcast hosted by James Alder, a…