How This One Habit Built a Life of Confidence, Resilience & Success | Warren Smith

Rangan Chatterjee

3 dic 2025

Episode description

This episode is brought to you by:
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Today’s episode is with someone who is regarded as one of the best ski coaches on the planet, yet this is not a conversation about skiing. The things my guest has experienced over the years through teaching, coaching, and working in the mountains in unpredictable conditions hold valuable lessons for us all.

Warren Smith is one of Britain’s leading professional free skiers, an Internationally Qualified Performance Coach, creator of the Warren Smith Ski Academy and someone who has spent several decades helping people understand their bodies better to help them move and ski with more freedom. Warren has been a sponsored Volkl athlete for over 10 years and is one of the most innovative instructors working in the Alps and is held in high regard for the research and development he carries out combining Ski Technique, Ski Biomechanics and Ski Physiology. As well as coaching tens of thousands of recreational skiers, he is also well known for being the ski instructor that many high profile individuals seek out when wanting to improve their skills , including Prince Harry, Heston Blumenthal, Laurence Dallaglio and Bradley Wiggins.

I myself have known Warren for around two decades having sought him out in my mid 20s when I first started getting into skiing because I was deeply fascinated by his philosophy, which made a lot of intuitive sense to me.

In our conversation, we discuss:
● Why so many of us feel limited by our bodies and how simple, five-minute functional exercises can help
● Why differences in strength or mobility between the two sides of the body are incredibly common, and how they affect everything from skiing to running to daily movement.
● What Warren’s injuries have taught him about resilience, patience and rehabilitation.
● Why fear on the mountain mirrors fear in life, and how breaking challenges into smaller steps can help us stay calm and move forward.
● The mental and emotional benefits of elevation and nature, and why gaining perspective from a higher vantage point can help us reset and unwind.
● The life lessons Warren learned from surviving an avalanche and losing friends in the mountains
● Warren’s incredible life story from growing up in a council state to living in one of the most prestigious ski resorts in the world.
This is not just a conversation about skiing, but one that reminds us that when we prepare well, stay curious and look after ourselves , we can keep doing the things we love for longer. I hope you enjoy listening.

#feelbetterlivemore

Connect with Warren Smith:
https://www.instagram.com/warrensmithski
https://www.facebook.com/warrensmithski

Warren Smith Ski Academy
https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com
https://www.instagram.com/warrensmithskiacademy
https://www.facebook.com/WarrenSmithSkiAcademy
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkiAcademy
Ski Technique Lab https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/technique-lab/
Training Courses https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/seasonal-ski-training-courses/
Courses https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/courses/

Snow Camp https://www.snow-camp.org.uk/

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Episode description

This episode is brought to you by:
AG1: Get a signed copy of my book Make Change That Lasts, £20 off your first month with Welcome Kit! (Limited to the first 200, UK/EU only.) https://drinkag1.com/livemore
VIVOBAREFOOT: Get 15% off your first order https://bit.ly/4iG2II4
BON CHARGE: Save 25% off with code LIVEMORE https://boncharge.com/livemore

Today’s episode is with someone who is regarded as one of the best ski coaches on the planet, yet this is not a conversation about skiing. The things my guest has experienced over the years through teaching, coaching, and working in the mountains in unpredictable conditions hold valuable lessons for us all.

Warren Smith is one of Britain’s leading professional free skiers, an Internationally Qualified Performance Coach, creator of the Warren Smith Ski Academy and someone who has spent several decades helping people understand their bodies better to help them move and ski with more freedom. Warren has been a sponsored Volkl athlete for over 10 years and is one of the most innovative instructors working in the Alps and is held in high regard for the research and development he carries out combining Ski Technique, Ski Biomechanics and Ski Physiology. As well as coaching tens of thousands of recreational skiers, he is also well known for being the ski instructor that many high profile individuals seek out when wanting to improve their skills , including Prince Harry, Heston Blumenthal, Laurence Dallaglio and Bradley Wiggins.

I myself have known Warren for around two decades having sought him out in my mid 20s when I first started getting into skiing because I was deeply fascinated by his philosophy, which made a lot of intuitive sense to me.

In our conversation, we discuss:
● Why so many of us feel limited by our bodies and how simple, five-minute functional exercises can help
● Why differences in strength or mobility between the two sides of the body are incredibly common, and how they affect everything from skiing to running to daily movement.
● What Warren’s injuries have taught him about resilience, patience and rehabilitation.
● Why fear on the mountain mirrors fear in life, and how breaking challenges into smaller steps can help us stay calm and move forward.
● The mental and emotional benefits of elevation and nature, and why gaining perspective from a higher vantage point can help us reset and unwind.
● The life lessons Warren learned from surviving an avalanche and losing friends in the mountains
● Warren’s incredible life story from growing up in a council state to living in one of the most prestigious ski resorts in the world.
This is not just a conversation about skiing, but one that reminds us that when we prepare well, stay curious and look after ourselves , we can keep doing the things we love for longer. I hope you enjoy listening.

#feelbetterlivemore

Connect with Warren Smith:
https://www.instagram.com/warrensmithski
https://www.facebook.com/warrensmithski

Warren Smith Ski Academy
https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com
https://www.instagram.com/warrensmithskiacademy
https://www.facebook.com/WarrenSmithSkiAcademy
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkiAcademy
Ski Technique Lab https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/technique-lab/
Training Courses https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/seasonal-ski-training-courses/
Courses https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/courses/

Snow Camp https://www.snow-camp.org.uk/

#feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast
-------

Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK
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Follow Dr Chatterjee at:
Website: https://drchatterjee.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/
Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Build real confidence through consistent physical preparation

Confidence is not just a mindset; it's built by consistent physical preparation, which creates trust in your body's ability to handle challenges.

Schedule recurring 5-minute mobility sessions in your calendar

To ensure you stick with your mobility work, you must prepare for the preparation by scheduling it as a recurring 5-minute session directly into your calendar.

Gain elevation to reset your mind

Gaining physical elevation and a panoramic view can naturally switch off a racing mind, lower stress, and provide a powerful mental reset.

Break down fear into manageable steps

To manage fear in an overwhelming situation, break the challenge down into a series of small, achievable, bite-sized chunks with a specific tactic for each one.

Strengthen weakest link to enhance overall performance

Your performance is limited by your body's weakest link, so it doesn't matter if one side is strong if the other is restricted by a poor range of motion.

Correct imbalances to enhance joint longevity

Working to balance your body's asymmetries prevents your joints from grinding down and failing early, allowing your 'machine' to last longer.

Correct body imbalances with Ski Technique Lab program

The 'Ski Technique Lab' is a program of six functional movements designed to help anyone, not just skiers, identify and correct their body's left-right imbalances.

Achieve biomechanical balance for optimal physical health

In 35 years of coaching, the speaker has rarely come across a person who is biomechanically even on their left and right sides.

Test hip rotation to achieve ideal 70 degrees in both directions

The national average for internal leg rotation is 65 degrees one way and only 35 degrees the other, while the ideal is 70 degrees in both directions.

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Descubre la sabiduría de la longevidad