Podcast Interviews
VRSS Podcast - Dr. Sue Jackson: Flow State Explained
What does it really mean to be “in the zone”? In this episode, VRSS sit down with Dr. Sue Jackson, co-author of Flow in Sports with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and creator of the Flow State Scale and Dispositional Flow Scale – the tools researchers still use to study peak performance.
Together, we explore:
- What flow is, and why it matters in sport and life.
- The nine dimensions of flow and how athletes can access them.
- How tools like the Flow State Scale help fighters and coaches reflect and improve.
- Why anxiety, pressure, and distraction can kill flow, and how to manage them.
- Practical strategies to find flow more often, whether you’re a fighter, runner, or weekend athlete.
Dr. Jackson shares insights from decades of research, showing how flow isn’t just a lucky state – it’s something you can learn to invite, train, and apply far beyond sport.
You Just Have to Laugh 684
Episode 684. Beyond Boredom and Anxiety to achieving the state of ‘flow’ is the ‘high’ that is possible in achieving any task. Dr. Sue Jackson brings us the proof.
Dr Sue Jackson is an experienced psychologist with a special interest in working with individuals in high-performance domains (including athletes, medical doctors, business professionals, artists) to help them tap into their potential to find the optimal psychological state of flow in performance challenges, or simply with life as it is happening in each present moment. With a strong academic background, Sue brings to her consulting an in-depth understanding of the science behind flow state & optimal performance, complementing her extensive practical tool kit of psychological strategies and skills to help clients create positive change in their lives.
Flow Unleashed S3 EP5: Why is Flow Important?
Supporting Champions 157: Be More Productive Using Flow States with Dr Sue Jackson
A deep dive on all things flow, complexity and optimal experience with Dr Susan Jackson
In this episode,we delve into the concept of flow, its origins, and future with Dr. Susan Jackson, a pioneering flow scientist. They discuss the essence of flow, originating from ancient practices and formalised by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who described flow as a state of optimal experience
Inner Voice E386: Dr Sue Jackson
E386 – “Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine.” In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Dr. Susan A. Jackson, a renowned psychologist and author celebrated for her pioneering work on the psychological concept of flow. Her expertise includes high-performance psychology consulting, academic research, writing, and flow experience assessment.
Supporting Champions 157: Be More Productive Using Flow States with Dr Sue Jackson
In this episode, Dr. Steve Ingham sits down with Sue Jackson, a renowned psychologist and expert in the field of flow and optimal performance. Sue shares her incredible journey in sports psychology, including her collaboration with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the pioneer behind the flow concept.
It's Not the Car - Flowing into the Zone
“Have you ever been in the zone, or in flow, behind the wheel? Want to get back there again and again?
This podcast is all about what’s driving the car, and in this episode, we dig deep into the minds of high-performing drivers. We talk with Dr. Sue Jackson, a psychologist who has specialized in sport and exercise psychology. She co-wrote the book “Flow in Sports” with the “father” of flow research, Mihaly “Mike” Csikszentmihalyi.” – It’s Not the Car Podcast
Boost Productivity and Focus with Flow State Methods with Dr. Sue Jackson - The Paul Taylor Podcast
Packed with practical insights, this conversation offers actionable strategies to balance challenge and skill, overcome flow-blockers, and integrate flow into educational settings. Whether you’re aiming to boost productivity, enhance learning, or find more joy in everyday activities, this episode provides a holistic guide to tapping into the power of flow. We will also discuss the personality types, professions most prone to experiencing flow, and learn the key differences between flow, ‘being in the zone,’ and deep work, along with why flow isn’t a constant state.
Strong Mind Podcast with Hazel Findlay
Hazel talks to Sue Jackson about flow, mindfulness and performance and how they all relate. Sue is a psychologist, researcher and mindfulness practitioner. She has a phD in flow and carried out the first in-depth qualitative investigation of the experience of flow by elite athletes. She studied under Csíkszentmihályi, who first coined the term flow and carried out the first research into flow as experienced by everyday people. Sue and Csíkszentmihályi wrote a book together called ‘Flow in Sports’ which was the first book addressing flow state in sport.
Achieving Flow: Mindful Purpose in Modern Life, with Dr Sue Jackson - The Henny Flynn podcast
How is it to experience the space where time & effort cease to exist?
Join us as we explore the concept of flow with Dr. Sue Jackson, a distinguished psychologist and author, who shares the wisdom of 30-years of research and brings her expertise across sports, business, education, and everyday life.
Why We Do That?
Is FLOW the peak of human experience??? In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson about flow states and her new book, “Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom & Anxiety.” They discuss the characteristics of flow, common activities that can produce flow states, the arousal sweet spot that leads to flow, what elite athletes can teach us about flow, and some practical ways to experience more flow in your life.
Sapio With Buck Joffrey
In this interview, I discuss the concept of flow and how it influences both the quality of life and performance. Flow can occur in various areas of life, from sports and creative pursuits to everyday activities. I also touch on how mindfulness meditation can be a valuable tool for accessing flow by improving focus and attention. In my book, Experiencing Flow, I delve into the connection between mindfulness and flow, offering practical strategies to help you achieve this state in daily life.
High Performance Mindset
In this podcast, Sue and Cindra talk:
- How improve your potential to experience flow
- What lead her to her pioneering work in flow
- Why finding an activity you enjoy is important to flow
- The role of mindfulness in the flow state
- What gets in your way of flow
Life=Choices; Choices=Life
In this episode, I had the pleasure of joining Kim Olver to discuss the concept of flow, originally developed by my collaborator Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Drawing from my background in Sport and Exercise Psychology, we explored the importance of flow, its key characteristics, and how to make it more likely in our daily lives. I also talked about my Amazon #1 bestselling book, Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom and Anxiety, sharing what motivated me to write it and what readers can gain from it.
Interview with Celia Roberts
Bodies Built Better
If you could experience the highest level of performance and joy, would you want to learn how to achieve it?
Ok, pretty obvious answer. We all would. And you can, when you get into Flow.
Psychologist and Flow expert Dr Sue Jackson, shares with us what Flow is, how to get into it and what we can work on to enhance our state of Flow.
CBCD Media Podcast
Episode 21 is with Dr. Sue Jackson who published in 1999 Flow in Sports. It’s a great book that details athletes in flow states. She covers all of the pre-conditions for flow to occur and describes some of the unusual perceptions that athletes have while in flow. If a coach or athlete is looking for untapped potential within their sport this book is a great place to start.