The Sonya Looney Show

What if your main competition was with yourself and even with your bad habits? Jake Thompson, founder of the company Compete Every Day is on a mission to work with…

Mental toughness training for athletes is a big game changer. Hear from World Champion Triathlete Joanna Zeiger on mental toughness techniques to improve athletic performance.

How would your approach to challenges change if you focused on giving your best effort for that moment instead of focusing what you wish the end result could be? 2016…

From firefighter to teaching people how to eat for health and performance.

An older episode at the beginning of Reggie Miller’s bike racing days just 1.5 years ago.

Authors of The Brave Athlete, Calm the F*ck Down go deep on sports psychology.

Today’s guest is no stranger to the cycling world.  He has finished 5th two times at the tour de France.

This man knows how to make big life changes and inspire people along the way.

Learn the current research and recommendations around concussion.

How to train your mind to perform better and the science behind mental fatigue.

How do you engage in the perception of what you believe is possible?  Magda Boulet continually raises the bar. 

How much sleep do we actually need?  What is the best way to fall asleep?  How do you deal with jet lag? 

How to cut through the noise and focus on what is important with author of the book Essentialism.

John Salley is a true champion: with a 15-year career in the NBA and 4 Championship titles on 3 different teams, he has accomplished a great deal in his athletic…

How plant-based diets prevent and reverse heart disease and create optimal health.

What it takes to recover from injury and come back to win, all while being a mom.

Meagan Duhamel is the perfect blend of power, poise, flexibility, and grace on the ice.  Body acceptance, mental toughness and more!

How my Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering taught me confidence and work ethic.

Learn how to speed read people and read her book, Captivate.

From winning the first Olympic Gold in XC Skiing to beating breast cancer with Kikkan Randall.

How to stick with meditation, 6 mental muscles, and the power of equanimity with author and meditation instructor.

FBI Negotiator gives us tools and techniques on negotiation.

Hear about Kate Courtney’s rise to becoming the 2019 World Champion.

How to deal with and recover from burnout, self-care habits, dealing with cravings.

How to have more clarity around your vision, the 4 keys for success, and taking responsibility for your actions.

The science and physiology behind heat training and how to make it work for you.

Practical blueprint for designing a training program for hot races.

Recovery from injury, CX race strategies, the pressure of expectations, and rehab.

How to heal terminal diseases wtih lifestyle and diet.

Stacey Shand ran over 100 marathons, but she has raced Ironman Triathlons, podiumed at Ultraman, 2x Badwater won Double Ironman Triathlons and more!

How to stay motivated, have accountability, the power of choice, and extreme behavior.

The Cape Epic is an 8-day Mountain Bike Stage Race across the terrain surrounding Capetown’s greater mountains.  Here is my 2019 experience.

Paula Woodward is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Learn all about acupuncture and how it works.

How to find the right balance with passion and hard work. Brad Stulberg’s book and work as an author and coach is amazing.

Brenda Davis is one of the top authorities and dietitians in plant-based nutrition.  This episode is focused on athletes.

Keeping girls in sports through Molly’s book, Shred Girls.

Mark Manson is a NYT best-selling author on his books The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and his newest book.

How to train for a mountain bike stage race, how to pick a stage race, mental training for a stage race, and how to recover between stages

Uncover the secrets your body is telling you, learn about how Whoop is the most innovative biotracker, and how to sleep better.

Everything you need to know about training and racing at altitude with Professor and Environmental Physiologist, Dr. Stephen Cheung.

Creating a new category of craft beer, female entrepreneurship, setbacks in business, and defining success with Caitlin Landesberg.

From juvenile to AWOL from the navy, to Punk Rock star, Hare Krishna monk to Ironman and so much more. Don’t miss this episode!

Cognitive Neuroscientist, Dr. David Vago teaches us about how the brain changes with meditation, how to manage anger, and contextualizing mindfulness.

An interview with David Epstein about his popular book, Range.

The Core 4–Eat Nourishing Foods, Move with Intention, Recharge Your Energy, and Empower Your Mind

Learn how to eat for performance during your race, how to eat for recovery, what supplements to take, and hydration & caffeine strategies.

Theories of how your perception relates to motivation, fatigue, motivational self-talk, and when to quit.

Everything you need to know about what to eat to have a healthy gut, decoding cravings, and how diseases start in the gut.

Inside Tracker’s Jonathan Levitt on common deficiences, recovery tips, inner age, and optimizing health.

My keynote at the Inspire Your Ride Event.

Rinny Carfrae is a 3x Ironman World Champion and a mother. Learn about her race strategies, how she deals with expectations and pain, what it’s like to be an athlete…

Your mind is your greatest ally. Learn about Fixed vs. Growth Mindset, Open vs. Closed Mindset, and Prevention vs. Promotion Mindset.

Dirty Kanza winner Alison Tetrick tells you about work ethic, going all in, and how to redefine yourself after a crash.

Your questions answered!

Plant-based questions from you!

Joline Godfrey has been a pioneer in the movement to increase financial intelligence among young people. Godfrey’s revolutionary tools are for everyone.

Accomplished runner, coach, and author David Roche teaches us how to be happier, find value in the process instead of results, and love ourselves more.

Katie Arnold is the winner of the 2018 Leadville 100 Trail Run and incredible author of Running Home, a memoir and grief and finding yourself.