• 017: Dave Christensen | Your 4th Down – Why You Need to Go For It | Challenger Deep Podcast
    Aug 25 2025

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    Discover the powerful lessons of resilience, leadership, and mental toughness with veteran football coach Dave Christensen in this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity. Dave, author of Your 4th Down – Why You Need to Go For It, shares insights from decades on the sidelines and explains why life’s toughest challenges are opportunities to grow stronger.

    From innovating high-powered offenses at Missouri to leading Wyoming through adversity, Christensen reflects on leadership, mindset, and the importance of pushing forward when it’s “4th down” in life. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or leader, his wisdom will inspire you to take risks, embrace challenges, and never punt on your dreams.

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  • 016: Rebuilding Mind and Body After Injury | A Story of Endurance, Purpose & Family
    Aug 11 2025

    Endurance. Purpose. Rebuild.
    When a devastating ACL injury ended his athletic career, Danjee Moser was forced to confront a painful question: Who am I without my sport?

    In this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, Danjee shares his raw and powerful journey of rebuilding both his mind and body—and how a soul-searching hike through the Grand Canyon became the unexpected catalyst for a brand new life chapter.

    Now an endurance athlete, coach, and father, Danjee talks about discovering purpose through triathlon training, embracing adversity, and leading his family by example. His story is a masterclass in mental toughness, spiritual growth, and the resilience it takes to rise again.

    In this Episode:

    • The identity crisis after injury

    • How a Grand Canyon hike sparked transformation

    • Shifting from team sports to endurance sports

    • The mindset behind “suffering well”

    • Rebuilding for himself and his family

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    45 mins
  • 015: Chad Busick: Build a Championship Mindset | Identity, Mental Toughness & Athlete Success
    Jul 28 2025

    Full Blog & Resources: https://www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/chad-busick

    In this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, we sit down with Chad Busick, founder of Championship Mindset, to explore how elite athletes and coaches can develop unshakable mental toughness, build a strong identity, and thrive under pressure.

    Chad shares practical strategies and powerful stories from working with top high school, college, and pro-level athletes—revealing why mindset always beats skillset.

    📌 Topics covered in this episode:

    • How to build a championship identity

    • The role of coaches in shaping mindset and culture

    • Why athletes must separate performance from self-worth

    • Chad’s rock tumbler analogy: turning adversity into growth

    • Mental performance tips that create consistency and confidence

    If you’re a coach, athlete, or parent who wants to see long-term success built on character, discipline, and values—this episode is for you.

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    39 mins
  • 014: Olympic Coach Shawnee Harle on Mental Toughness, Athelte M
    Jul 14 2025

    🔗 Full Blog Post:⁠www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/shawnee-harle⁠

    In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity we sit down with Shawnee Harle—a two-time Olympian, former Assistant Coach for Canada Basketball, and now a sought-after mental toughness coach helping athletes and high performers overcome adversity and unlock their full potential.

    From the Olympic sidelines to the frontlines of mindset mastery, Shawnee shares:

    • Why adversity is “getting what you don’t want”—and how to grow through it

    • The real meaning of mental toughness and how athletes can train their minds like their muscles

    • How emotional resilience is a competitive advantage in both sport and life

    • What every athlete, coach, and parent needs to know about performance under pressure

    Her insights are bold, refreshing, and deeply practical.


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    29 mins
  • 013: Caroline Tripp | How a Basketball Player Became a Confident Athlete by Overcoming Adversity
    Jun 30 2025
    Read the full blog post here: https://www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/caroline-trippReady to become a more confident athlete? Join the 4 Week Win Challenge: https://www.JeffHeggie.com/winListeners of this podcast get 25% off high-quality dōTERRA products and supplements: https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25In this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, we sit down with Caroline Tripp—an inspiring basketball player, coach, and leader who opens up about her powerful journey of becoming a confident athlete.Caroline shares what it truly means to rise above adversity—how setbacks, injuries, and self-doubt shaped her growth on and off the court. From learning to trust herself again after injury to stepping into a leadership role as a coach, Caroline’s story will resonate with every athlete who’s ever questioned their identity or struggled to rebuild their confidence.Caroline’s early basketball journey and the role sports played in shaping her identityHow she overcame multiple injuries and the emotional toll that came with themWhy confidence isn’t something you're born with—but something you can buildHow personal development and mindset training transformed her lifeThe importance of showing up for yourself and others when things get toughHer advice to young athletes facing fear, insecurity, or burnoutWhether you're an athlete, a coach, or someone who loves stories of growth and resilience, this episode offers real talk, practical insights, and inspiration to keep going—even when the road is rough.Confidence is a choice. Caroline didn’t wake up one day with it—she built it through repetition, reflection, and resilience.Adversity is part of the process. Injuries, setbacks, and struggles aren’t signs to stop. They’re signals to lean in and grow.Athletics is about more than performance. True personal development happens when you integrate mindset, habits, and belief with your training.If this episode hit home, you’re going to love the 4 Week Win Challenge. It’s designed for athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers who want to level up their daily routines, boost performance, and build long-term success habits.With coaching, structure, and accountability, you’ll stop “starting over” and start building unstoppable momentum.➡️ Join the 4 Week Win Challenge nowAs a listener of this podcast, you can get 25% off dōTERRA’s world-class essential oils, supplements, and wellness products. These are the same tools many elite athletes use to support recovery, sleep, focus, energy, and more.🛒 Grab your exclusive discount here: https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25If you know a basketball player or athlete who’s battling adversity or struggling to rebuild their confidence, send them this episode. Caroline’s story is one they need to hear.🎧 Full episode and show notes: https://www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/caroline-trippSubscribe for more inspiring interviews with athletes and coaches who’ve risen above adversity and are using their stories to impact the world.💬 Drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway or tag someone who needs this message.The Confident Athlete Apparel: www.ConfidentAthleteProgram.com/storeBusiness Opportunity with Jeff & Tami: https://www.jeffheggie.com/build-your-business-1#ConfidentAthlete #BasketballPlayer #OvercomeAdversity #AthleteMindset #PersonalDevelopment #AthleteConfidence #MentalToughness #ChallengerDeep #JeffHeggie #4WeekWinChallenge #doTERRA #Leadership #AthleteLife #SportsPsychology #BasketballTraining🎙️ What You'll Hear in This Episode:🧠 Caroline’s Big Lessons:🔥 Want to Become a More Confident Athlete?💪 Take Care of Your Body and Mind📢 Share This With an Athlete Who Needs It
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  • 012: Mastering the Mental Game: Dora Kurimay on Confidence, Performance, and Inner Strength
    Jun 16 2025

    http://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/dora-kurimayUnlock the secrets of mental toughness and peak performance with sports psychology expert Dora Kurimay. In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, Dora shares how athletes and high achievers can build true confidence, handle pressure, and develop unshakable mental resilience. Drawing from her experience as a former elite table tennis player and mental performance coach, she reveals how mindset, emotional regulation, and identity shape success in both sports and life.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to step into your full potential.🔗 Read the full blog post: [Insert Link]🎯 Learn about our sponsor: Get 25% off dōTERRA products at www.ConfidentAthleteProgram.com/doterra25How would you like the strategies elite athletes use to perform at their best? Get a FREE 14 day trial of The Confident Athlete Program at www.ConfidentAthleteProgram.com Get the program that is guaranteed to help you build habits that transform your life, boost your health and create lasting change! Go to www.JeffHeggie.com/win to learn about The 4 Week Win Challenge

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    38 mins
  • 011: The Crash of the Rhinos: How Byrnes Softball Rose from Adversity to State Champions
    Jun 2 2025

    www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/byrnessoftballListeners of our podcast can get an exclusive 25% discount on all of their dōTERRA products and supplements at https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25Get your Confident Athlete Program and This Is Good merchandise at www.ConfidentAthleteProgram.com/storeWhat happens when a high-pressure team embraces joy, unity, and mental toughness? In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, mental game coach Tami Matheny shares the behind-the-scenes journey of the Byrnes High School Softball Team, who broke an 83-game win streak and shocked the nation by capturing the South Carolina 5A State Championship.You’ll hear:How a group of young athletes became a “Crash of Rhinos” and embodied resilienceThe mindset tools and leadership strategies that shifted their entire seasonA walk-off win by a seventh grader that stunned the crowdHow to coach through adversity and build a championship cultureWhy fun, trust, and knowing your “why” are essential ingredients for successWhether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable strategies for rising above any challenge.🔗 Learn more and grab free resources: www.ConfidentAthleteProgram.com📕 Get the book: www.JeffHeggie.com/freebookhttps://www.jeffheggie.com/doterra-business-opportunity

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  • 010: Beating Cancer, Building Champions: Madelyn Wilson’s Unstoppable Volleyball Journey
    May 5 2025

    What happens when a dream collides with a diagnosis?

    In this unforgettable episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, D1 volleyball player Madeline “Mad” Wilson shares how she beat stage 4 cancer—twice—and still fought her way back to the court, helping her underdog team win back-to-back conference championships at Wofford College.

    Mad gets raw about mental health, toxic positivity, being underestimated, and how a relentless “why” helped her rise from hospital rooms to high-stakes NCAA matches. She also opens up about the profound connection with her coach after her coach’s son was diagnosed with cancer, revealing how life’s darkest moments can lead to purpose and impact far beyond the game.

    🎯 If you’ve ever felt like the odds were stacked against you, this is the episode you need.

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    30 mins