What does real longevity look like when you’ve lived at the sharp end of performance?

In this episode of Performance People, Georgie is joined by Dr Tamsin Lewis, longevity physician, psychiatrist, former GB triathlete and founder of Wellgevity, for a wide-ranging conversation about health, performance and what it really takes to sustain both over time.

Tamsin reflects on her journey from elite sport into medicine, and how triathlon became both a focus and a turning point during a period of stress, overwork and unhealthy coping mechanisms. She speaks candidly about anxiety, eating disorders, perfectionism, validation, and the darker side of high achievement, as well as the role competition, challenge and community can play in transforming behaviour.

The conversation also explores the bigger picture of modern wellbeing: burnout, relationships, diet, environment, nervous system regulation and the daily habits that can either protect or deplete us. This is an episode about much more than living longer, it is about living better, with greater awareness, resilience and intention.

In this episode:

* Dr Tamsin Lewis’s journey from elite triathlon to longevity medicine

* The relationship between high performance, stress and self-sabotage

* How exercise can become a healthier outlet for pressure and anxiety

* Why burnout protection goes beyond sleep and nutrition

* The role of relationships, environment and nervous system health

* Perfectionism, validation and the psychology of achievement

* What sustainable health actually looks like in real life

00:00 Introduction

00:23 Meet Dr Tamsin Lewis

01:18 How triathlon changed everything

04:12 Competition, stress and overtraining

07:11 What good coaching really does

08:57 Female performance, fuelling and training differences

13:06 Burnout, elite sport and building a business

17:00 The hidden cost of pushing too hard

20:02 Mold, Covid and immune system overload

23:45 Burnout, cortisol and recovery

25:00 What longevity should actually mean

32:16 How to future-proof your health

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The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.

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What does it take to prepare a Formula 1 world champion to perform at the very highest level?

In this episode of Performance People, Georgie Ainslie sits down with elite performance coach and physio Bradley Scanes, whose work in Formula 1 included training and supporting Max Verstappen through the relentless physical, mental and logistical demands of the sport. Bradley explains what an F1 driver’s off-season really looks like, from structured downtime after Abu Dhabi to the intense six-to-seven-week pre-season block where every detail counts. He breaks down the extraordinary fitness demands of driving at the top level, from neck strength and reaction speed to cardio conditioning, heat tolerance, recovery, hydration and jet lag management. He also shares what his role on race weekends actually involved: not just physical preparation, but creating the calm, focused environment that allows a driver to perform when the pressure is greatest.

The conversation then shifts from the world of Formula 1 to a challenge many listeners will relate to far more directly: marathon running. Bradley explains why running can be such an effective and accessible form of exercise, why many fears around damage to the knees are overstated, and what really causes most running injuries. He talks through what it takes to break the four-hour marathon barrier, why consistency matters more than anything clever or complicated, and why amateurs should think in terms of months of sensible build-up rather than quick-fix plans. The discussion also explores the mental side of endurance training, the reality of hitting the wall, and the importance of trust between coach and athlete, whether you’re preparing for a Grand Prix or your first marathon.

From world-class basics to world championship standards, this is a fascinating conversation about performance, recovery, preparation and doing the work that most people never see.

00:00 Intro

00:16 Inside Max Verstappen’s world with performance coach Bradley Scanes

00:35 What Formula 1 can teach us about elite preparation

01:04 The off-season: how Max Verstappen resets after a campaign

03:47 The brutal physical training demands of Formula 1

07:01 How drivers train reaction speed, focus and decision-making

09:39 Why championships are built in pre-season

12:02 Bradley Scanes on supporting Max Verstappen on race weekends

14:09 The sleep, jet lag and recovery battle in Formula 1

17:40 Why marathon running is more achievable than most people think

20:23 The truth about breaking the 4-hour marathon barrier

26:36 Why trust is the secret ingredient in elite coaching

28:11 Outro

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The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.

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We love performance, which is why we’ve launched ainslie + ainslie – the first supplement brand to be developed inside elite sport. Now available for everyone. Find out more at www.ainslieainslie.com

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Former Premier League footballer Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu joins Performance People to talk about the injury crisis that nearly ended his career at 17, the natural recovery blend his father created to help him heal, and how that personal turning point became the foundation for his wellness business, The Turmeric Co.

In this episode, Thomas reflects on chronic pain, elite sport, recovery, entrepreneurship, preventative health, and why he believes the future of healthcare should focus far more on education and prevention than treatment alone.

In this episode:

* The career-threatening knee injuries that changed everything

* Why conventional anti-inflammatories caused more problems

* How his father developed the original turmeric blend at home

* The six-week turning point that helped him return to football

* Building The Turmeric Co from a kitchen recipe into a serious business

* The challenges of manufacturing, shelf life and retail growth

* Why Thomas believes recovery is the foundation of performance

* His bigger vision for preventative health in the UK

00:00 The vision behind The Turmeric Co

00:39 Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu’s defining moment

01:16 Two ACL ruptures by 17

03:46 Living with chronic pain

04:47 Searching for a natural solution

06:27 The library research behind the blend

08:02 Creating the first homemade shot

10:41 Pain-free in six weeks

12:23 From home remedy to business

14:15 Rejected by manufacturers

16:20 Building production from scratch

17:39 The first life-changing testimonial

20:52 Scaling The Turmeric Co

25:11 A vision for the NHS

28:56 What recovery means now

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The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.

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ainslie + ainslie NIGHT POWDER, winner of Best Sleep Supplement in the GQ Sleep Awards 2025.

We love performance, which is why we’ve launched ainslie + ainslie – the first supplement brand to be developed inside elite sport. Now available for everyone. Find out more at www.ainslieainslie.com

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The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.

This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.

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