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In this powerful episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie sits down with Austra Putnina — former pro basketball player, resilience and high-performance coach — to explore the mindset, resilience, and discipline behind greatness.
From Kobe Bryant’s legendary “Mamba Mentality” to the painful identity challenges athletes face after retirement, this conversation reveals the mental tools anyone can use to perform at their best — on and off the court.
What does it really take to think like Kobe Bryant? How do elite athletes handle failure, rebuild confidence, and find purpose beyond the game?
💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:
🧠 What “Mamba Mentality” really means — and how anyone can apply it
⚡ The mindset difference between elite performers and those who crumble under pressure
💪 How to rebuild confidence after setbacks and failure
🔥 The truth about burnout and why balance is seasonal, not daily
❤️ Why resilience is built through discomfort, not comfort
🏀 How sports psychology applies to life, leadership, and business
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▶️ YouTube — https://youtube.com/@austraputnina?si=3ZhJgMA5iMbNeHO2
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🍎 Apple Podcasts – Wisdom in Action — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-in-action-podcast/id1828259213
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