• Ep. 183 - Scarlett Schremmer - The Mental Toughness of Scarlett Schremmer
    Jan 2 2026

    Scarlett Schremmer is a two-time Rolex Junior All-American. Scarlett joins the Mental Toughness Podcast to share how surfing, faith, family, and competitiveness shaped her path to elite junior golf.

    0:02 From Hawaii to Augusta National & The U

    1:08 Every-weekend surf contests & early pressure

    2:39 Surfing danger and life-on-the-line mental toughness

    4:01 Shark encounter at Snapper Rocks

    7:03 How surfing mechanics transfer to golf

    8:51 “Competing is competing” in solo sports

    10:31 LPGA mom lessons on stacking days

    12:04 Productive training vs. burnout

    13:19 Leaving golf at the course & mental recovery

    15:16 Box jumps, speed, and gym growth

    16:05 Chipping battles with Mom

    17:06 Learning from the U.S. National Junior Team

    19:49 Coach Zambri and damage-control golf

    21:09 Decade Golf and knowing your misses

    28:11 Gratitude learned through separation

    30:33 Recruiting chaos and following intuition

    33:59 Environment and belief at Texas A&M

    40:37 Faith as a resiliency anchor

    45:24 Message to young golfers: chances are never zero

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    54 mins
  • Ep. 182 - Bill Parisi - Culture Before Curriculum: Coaching, Confidence & Athletic Identity
    Dec 19 2025

    Bill Parisi is a globally recognized leader in sports performance, speed training, and youth athletic development. As the founder and CEO of the Parisi Speed School, Bill has built one of the world’s most successful sports performance training organizations—impacting more than one million athletes through over 100 locations nationwide. He is also a speaker and author.

    2:15 Building Parisi Speed School

    5:40 Speed as a Trainable Skill

    9:05 Don’t Should on Your Kids Mindset

    12:30 From One Gym to National Scale

    16:45 Confidence Built Through Evidence

    20:10 Linking Character to Speed Training

    23:50 From Basement Setup to ESPN

    27:30 Prioritizing Mechanics Over Talent

    30:55 Mental Discipline of Sprinters

    34:40 Selecting Coaches Who Can Connect

    38:05 Moving From Training Athletes to Training Leaders

    41:30 If Starting Today

    45:20 Protecting Potential Rather Than Rushing It

    50:10 Culture Before Curriculum

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep. 181 - Destin Bell - The Gamifying Confidence Blueprint
    Dec 5 2025

    Destin Bell is the founder of Card.io, the platform transforming how athletes, creators, and everyday performers build consistency and accountability. Destin’s work centers on discipline, daily habits, and showing up with purpose. He has appeared on Shark Tank as well as Squid Game: The Challenge.

    0:03 The Twin War That Built a Competitor

    6:55 When Public Speaking Became a Combat Sport

    7:52 The Graduation Speech They Tried to Cut

    9:33 The Moment the Room Cried and He Arrived

    12:25 Confidence Wasn’t Taught — It Was Engineered

    17:50 When Words Became Weapons, Not Homework

    20:00 The Childhood Game That Created a CEO

    21:00 Why Discipline Alone Never Wins the Long Game

    22:59 Seeing Someone Who Looks Like You Shifted the Ceiling

    29:50 Rock Bottom on an Attic Floor Became a Launch Pad

    30:36 COVID Didn’t Just End Plan B — It Forced Plan Only

    35:55 Identity Rebuilt Under Pressure and No Exit

    40:22 Shark Tank Came Calling (Literally)

    41:34 From “Is This a Scam?” to “Pack Your Bags”

    42:47 When the Pitch Stopped Feeling Like a Pitch

    47:16 The Pause That Took Back Power

    47:40 Silence as Strategy: Negotiation in Neutral

    51:34 When TV Ended but the Relationships Didn’t

    55:17 Inside Squid Game Dorm life, elimination pressure, and life on one of Netflix’s most watched shows.

    1:02:31 The “now what?” gap Emotional and psychological drop after a major achievement.

    1:03:10 Forward focus Shift toward investing, development, and new opportunities.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep. 180 - Howard Falco - The World WILL Meet You Half-Way
    Nov 21 2025

    Howard Falco is a mindfulness and self-empowerment expert, author, and performance coach who specializes in the power of self-awareness. He works with athletes, executives, and individuals seeking to unlock their full potential through a deeper understanding of the mind. Howard is the author of I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, Time in a Bottle, and his most recent book INVINCIBLE.

    https://8wisdom.org/

    https://www.howardfalco.com/

    01:18 The Awakening Behind a Life-Changing Hinge Moment

    4:31 Interpreting Spiritual Breakthroughs and the Nature of Guidance

    6:49 Forgiveness, Identity Release, and the Expansion of Inner Peace

    9:06 Staying Present, Staying Rooted, and Sustaining Emotional Freedom

    12:18 Faith and Action

    17:04 Understanding “I Am” and Self-Definition

    21:02 Limiting Narratives and Re-Claiming Self-Worth

    24:26 Why Achievement Alone Can’t Fill an Unhealed Inner Life

    25:59 A Practical Framework for Elevated Awareness and Growth

    27:26 Directing the Ego as a Tool for Growth in Mental Toughness

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    36 mins
  • Ep. 179 - ​Cameron Balser - Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Future
    Nov 7 2025

    Cameron Balser is an endurance athlete who accomplished the extraordinary feat of running the entire perimeter of the United States. Cameron shares his incredible journey of perseverance, mindset, and purpose—revealing what it takes to push beyond limits and live life with a greater purpose.

    04:07 How Pain Turned Into Passion for Running

    07:49 The Hinge Moment That Redefined His Life

    12:56 Mental Toughness: What It Really Takes to Keep Going

    18:44 When Everything Falls Apart, Here’s How to Push Forward

    21:22 Trust Your Gut: The Power of Following Intuition

    27:00 Forgiveness and Freedom: Letting Go Without Losing Yourself

    30:00 Embracing Pain: How Mental Toughness Comes From Struggle

    30:53 Finding Solutions: Turning Obstacles Into Life Lessons

    36:53 Transformation Through Intuition and Divine Guidance

    38:33 Inspiration Through Others: The Mirror Effect in Life

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    41 mins
  • Ep. 178 - Nicholas Davenport - Blue Ocean Summit
    Oct 24 2025

    Nicholas Davenport—known as “Mr. Mental Muscle” is the founder of Mind Body 1, Nicholas combines neuroscience and sport science to help athletes, military personnel, and professionals strengthen their mental and physical resilience. His innovative methods train focus, decision-making, and emotional control under pressure, proving that peak performance starts in the mind. He is also the creator and organizer of the Blue Ocean Summit.

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    https://theblueoceanconnect.com/

    7:18 Doing What You Love Despite Obstacles 14:53 Work Ethic as a Competitive Advantage 18:16 Hinge Moment at the Orlando Conference 20:03 Scaling Mind by One: Lessons in Growth 22:53 Challenging Industry Norms 25:56 Blue Ocean Summit Vision 28:03 Using AI in Performance Coaching 35:47 From Rejection to Growth: A Mental Toughness Lesson 58:31 Reflecting on the Journey with Dr. Bell

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep. 177 - Bryan Neale - More Than a Game
    Oct 10 2025

    Bryan Neale is an NFL referee, owner of Blind Zebra, business coach, and speaker who helps leaders and teams unlock their full potential. He brings lessons from the field and the boardroom to inspire performance, resilience, and growth.

    05:12 Future of Officiating & Technology

    15:22 Life Beyond Calls

    18:47 Post-Game Mental Toughness Reflection & Cataloging

    31:12 Perspective Shift: Managing Roles vs Personal Feelings

    36:18 Correcting Mistakes, Immediate Accountability

    40:50 From Radio to Global Reach

    42:30 Start & Never Stop

    45:30 Mental Toughness Principle

    47:00 Acceptance in Practice

    54:30 Practicing Acceptance Through Challenges

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 176 - Dr. Rob Bell - Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra
    Sep 26 2025

    Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, speaker, 8x author, and podcast host. H​e helps high ​performers PUKE & RALLY® ​so ​they ​can ​perform ​their ​best ​when it ​matters ​the ​m​ost. In this episode, Dr. Rob discusses the ups and downs of his most recent race, Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra.

    05:12 The Start Line Mindset Shift

    08:47 Dr. Bell on Defining Success Beyond Winning

    11:43 The Lowest Point of the Race: A True Hinge Moment

    13:23 Solitude in the Final Stretch of Mental Toughness

    16:54 Hydration Wins: Avoiding the Puke Problem

    17:21 The Real Puke and Rally Moment

    18:49 Staying Focused When Goals Change

    54:02 Thinking About Doing It Again

    55:06 A Debrief of Gratitude with the Team

    57:20 Short-Term Goals as a Mental Strategy

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    1 hr and 5 mins