Under Pressure: The Human Behind the Performance
Performance looks polished. Pressure feels human.
Under Pressure is a podcast about what really happens inside the human system when the stakes are high.
Hosted by Dr. Alyse Munoz and Dr. Matt Hood, this show explores the psychology, physiology, and identity behind performance in high-pressure environments — from tactical and first responder roles to esports, athletics, leadership, and everyday life.
Podcasting since 2026 • 3 episodes
Under Pressure: The Human Behind the Performance
Latest Episodes
What Pressure Teaches That Winning Never Will (with special guest Darren G. James)
Pressure doesn’t make heroes; it reveals habits. We sit down with Darren James— career infantryman since 2003, and avid rugby player since 2001—to unpack what really carries teams when the stakes surge and the plan breaks. From the pitch to the...
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Episode 3
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Calm Down? Sure, Let Me Just Wrestle My Nervous System
Pressure doesn’t wait for permission—it moves first. Before a thought forms, your body is already shifting into high gear: heart rate spikes, breath shortens, focus narrows. We dive into that hidden moment and map a practical path from panic to...
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Episode 2
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31:20
Why Pressure Isn’t The Problem
Ever felt the gap between how strong you look and how scattered you feel? We built “Under Pressure: The Human Behind The Performance” to close that gap with straight talk, smart tools, and a roundtable where practitioners and performers learn s...
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Episode 1
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