Welcome to The Mental Toughness Podcast, where high performers learn to build resilience, master their mindset, and dominate under pressure.
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell—Sport psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🔗 Full show notes and coaching at DrRobBell.com/mental-toughness-podcast
🎙️ Each episode features raw stories and insights from elite athletes, Navy SEALs, coaches, no-quit parents, and leaders who refused to fold under pressure.
💡 Learn how to turn adversity into a hinge moment, manage failure, and grow stronger from setbacks.
🔑 You’ll Discover:
📍The importance of hinge moments
📍Proven mental game strategies for sport, business, and life
📍Stories of grit, struggle, comeback, and growth
📍Habits and frameworks of world-class winners
📍The role of focus, fear, and pressure in performance
📍 No one gets there alone. Let’s build a tougher mindset.
🎧 New episodes every other week
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Welcome to The Mental Toughness Podcast, where high performers learn to build resilience, master their mindset, and dominate under pressure.
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell—Sport psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🔗 Full show notes and coaching at DrRobBell.com/mental-toughness-podcast
🎙️ Each episode features raw stories and insights from elite athletes, Navy SEALs, coaches, no-quit parents, and leaders who refused to fold under pressure.
💡 Learn how to turn adversity into a hinge moment, manage failure, and grow stronger from setbacks.
🔑 You’ll Discover:
📍The importance of hinge moments
📍Proven mental game strategies for sport, business, and life
📍Stories of grit, struggle, comeback, and growth
📍Habits and frameworks of world-class winners
📍The role of focus, fear, and pressure in performance
📍 No one gets there alone. Let’s build a tougher mindset.
🎧 New episodes every other week
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.01:18 The Awakening Behind a Life-Changing Hinge Moment
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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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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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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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7:18 Doing What You Love Despite Obstacles14:53 Work Ethic as a Competitive Advantage18:16 Hinge Moment at the Orlando Conference20:03 Scaling Mind by One: Lessons in Growth22:53 Challenging Industry Norms25:56 Blue Ocean Summit Vision28:03 Using AI in Performance Coaching35:47 From Rejection to Growth: A Mental Toughness Lesson58:31 Reflecting on the Journey with Dr. Bell
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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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Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, speaker, 8x author, and podcast host. He helps high performers PUKE & RALLY® so they can perform their best when it matters the most. 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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Jim Boylen is a veteran NBA coach with over 30 years of experience. He's a three-time NBA champion as an assistant coach, former head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and the University of Utah. He is currently an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers.
01:19 Golf Game Check
02:05 Early Hinge Moment
07:46 Graduate Assistant Memories
12:43 Decision to Join NBA
13:16 Video Expertise and Mental Toughness
26:46 Drexler Trade
30:58 Learning Mental Toughness from Coach Mus
34:41 Leadership and Coaching Philosophy
41:03 Faith in Life’s Toughest Challenges
41:21 Mental Toughness: Leading USA Basketball Through Pressure
49:19 Dr. Bell on Lifelong Mentorship and Relationships
50:44 Hinge Moment: Pacers’ Teamwork and Character Philosophy
52:34 Mental Toughness: Drew Nemhard’s Grit and Leadership
57:43 Faith, Tithing, and Life Lessons
59:44 Hinge Moment: Family and Priorities in Coaching Life
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Dana Duckworth is a dynamic leader who has made an impact both in athletics and in business. She is best known as the former head coach of the University of Alabama gymnastics team, where she carried on the Crimson Tide's championship tradition. After an accomplished coaching career, Dana transitioned into the corporate world, where she now serves as Sr. Director of National Sales at AFFLINK, bringing the same energy, leadership, and competitive spirit that defined her coaching.
02:01 Falling on Her Face at Nationals
07:20 NCAA vs. USA Gymnastics
12:30 Building Unity as a Head Coach
18:17 Empowering Leaders
23:00 Importance of Team Support
28:22 Lessons from Arena to Boardroom
34:10 Redefining Motivation
41:05 A True Hinge Moment
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At just 16 years old, Mia Hammond has already made waves in the golfing world with a mature game far beyond her years. A decorated junior golfer and U.S. Women’s Open qualifier, Mia’s passion, precision, and relentless work ethic have her on a fast track to the top. In this episode, she shares what drives her, how she stays mentally tough under pressure, and the lessons she’s learned balancing competition, school, and life.
02:39 The Sixth-Place Finish That Sparked a Competitive Fire
04:09 Augusta National – A Hinge Moment Under Pressure
06:36 How Winning Changed Media Exposure and Confidence
11:19 Learning the Most from Better Players – A Mental Toughness Lesson
16:13 Hinge Moment: Breaking Down the Week of Her First Professional Win
19:38 Tears of Joy – The Emotional Win
20:55 Overcoming Slumps and Moving Forward
25:15 Protecting Reputation After Disqualification
31:18 Mountaintop Moments and Mental Refocus with Dr. Bell
37:49 Balancing Short-Term Focus with Long-Term Aspirations
39:23 Advice for Young Golfers Facing Burnout
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5:50 Mental Toughness Through Weight Struggles
8:43 Lessons From Running a 100-Miler
12:36 Ragnar Hinge Moment
19:38 Backyard Ultra Beginnings
29:45 Running Beside Family
40:22 Ultramarathon Strategies
44:00 Mental Toughness and Backyard Ultra Mindset
52:20 Hinge Moment: From Class Clown to Community Builder
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Mark Carens is a veteran PGA Tour caddie who’s been inside the ropes for some of the sport’s biggest moments, guiding top players through major championships and weekly tour battles most recently winning the US Open with JJ Spaun at Oakmont. He has caddied for Si Woo Kim, Bubba Watson, and others.
00:02:15 Hinge Moment – How Mark Carens Found His True Calling as a Caddie
00:04:46 A Hilarious Hinge Moment with Bunker Drama and NY Cheers
00:08:48 Mental Toughness – Mark Breaks Down the Brutal U.S. Open Setup
00:12:20 Lessons from the Rory Playoff at the Players Championship
00:14:29 How a Bogey-Free Round Set the Tone for the U.S. Open
00:22:02 Mental Toughness in Action – A 44-Foot Putt That Sparked the Comeback
00:24:07 Mark’s Role Before JJ’s Clutch Shot on 17
00:26:09 Hinge Moment on 18 – JJ’s Final Tee Shot Under Pressure
00:27:03 The 64-Foot Putt That Sealed the U.S. Open Victory
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Travis Smith is a seasoned leader and innovative thinker in the world of packaging and logistics. As the Vice President of Coaching at Ernest Packaging Solutions, Travis brings more than two decades of experience driving transformative strategies that challenge industry norms. Known for his energetic leadership and relentless commitment to customer success, he plays a vital role in shaping Ernest’s bold, people-first approach to business.
00:03:17 Exploring Travis’s Defining Moment at BYU
00:07:05 Building Momentum Through Door-to-Door Challenges
00:11:17 Hinge Moment: Turning Conversations into Genuine Connection
00:14:46 Discovering Passion for Sales and Leadership
00:18:17 Speaking Your Identity Out Loud
00:32:53 The Power of Silence and Reflection in Growth
00:39:45 How One Conversation Can Transform a Life
00:49:41 Embracing Love Without Limits: Expanding the Meaning of Family
00:55:54 Creating a Coaching Culture and Leadership Growth
01:02:39 The Gift of the Goose: Supporting Each Other in Leadership
01:04:29 Creativity in Coaching: A Personal Story Through Piano
01:09:14 Embracing Vulnerability: Learning from What You’ve Been Wrong About
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Cat and Nat are the power duo that have redefined real talk for moms everywhere. They are known for their hilarious unfiltered conversations that have helped them amass a huge online community and following. Cat and Nat discuss the highs and lows of parenting, youth sports, and what resilience looks like when you are raising kids, running a business, and keeping it real.
00:03:35 Cat and Nat's Hinge Moment
00:06:50 Humor and the Power of Truth
00:09:40 Making an Impact and Building a Community
00:13:48 The Mission: Helping People Realize They’re Not Alone
00:18:59 Parenting Teenagers as They Grow
00:23:50 Living in the Moment and Accepting Change
00:28:42 Labels and the Disappointment They Create
00:35:32 Seeing People Differently Through Jobs and Service
00:40:31 What Parents Need to Hear: Mental Toughness, Teams, and Identity
00:45:09 Final Thoughts and What We Should Tell Our Kids
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Greg Kampe has been the head basketball coach for 40 seasons at Oakland University. He is the longest tenured coach at one institution. Coach Kampe has racked up more than 700 wins during his career. He is in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.
00:08:50 Gaining Respect as a Coach
00:14:26 Life as a Team Sport
00:18:51 Balancing Team and Individual Aspect
00:23:10 Adapt or Die
00:34:43 Beyond the Win or Loss
00:44:07 Reflection After NC State Game
00:49:15 Hinge Moment After Kentucky Win
00:52:15 Consistency is the Hallmark of Greatness
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Joe Maddon coached in baseball for over 4 decades. He was 3x MLB manager of the year. He coached the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006, in 2008 won the American League Pennant. In 2016, coach Maddon managed the Cubs in their first World Series title since 1908.
4:50 The Skills And Traits Of A New Young Prodigy
7:15 The Instinct Of Having That “It” Factor
9:53 Win Hard For 30 Lose Hard For 30
12:29 The Hinge Moment Of Getting Advice On A Plane
19:09 The Difference Between Leadership Over Time
22:57 Love For The Baseball Field
27:56 Favorite Experiences On The Great Wrigley Field
30:54 The Importance Of Gratitude In Life
32:32 Using Coaching Experience To Lead The Rays
37:00 The Patients Needed To Coach
41:08 A Tight Friendship With Ken Ravizza
46:01 David Price Pregame Talk
47:54 Feeling Every Part Of The Game
51:47 Where The Saying The Process Is Fearless Came From
56:04 Reduce Reduce Reduce For A Hitter
1:02:20 The Hinge Moment Of The World Series Weight Room Meeting
1:05:38 A Fathers Impact On The Future
1:07:49 The Fans Impact After The Series
1:11:13 From The Mountain Top Moment To Getting Let Go
1:17:49 Expectations Rising Faster Than Results
1:24:40 Experiences With The Great Shohei Ohtani
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Travis Horn is The Balance Guru. He is a two time Guiness Book of World Records holder. He holds the record for greatest height to hold a handstand on interlocking platforms at 18 feet 5 inches. He also holds the record for highest hippie jump on a longboard. Travis was a contestant on the Go Big Show. He is a Marine Veteran, humanitarian, and has a new venture Heritage Reserve Guatemala Coffee. Travis is currently a contestant on America’s Got Talent Season 20.
4:36 The 2nd Home In Guatemala
10:51 The History Of Getting Imbalance
16:54 Becoming A Pioneer
20:51 Hands Are My Feet And My Feet Are My Hands
22:28 The Hinge Moment Of Breaking The First Handstand Record
29:21 Feelings After The Record
30:39 Slipping Up But Bouncing Back
35:29 Re-Breaking The Record
38:17 An Artist Backed By Physics
44:56 All About Enlightenment
47:34 Experiences From Guatemala
52:22 The Love Put Into Every Coffee Bean
55:24 Get Out Of The Zero
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Dr. Kevin Chapman is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Chapman is the director at the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kevin received his doctorate from the University of Louisville. He completed his undergraduate at Centre College. He was also a 2 sport athlete in track and football. Author of ”Mastering Our Emotions: Biblical Principles for Emotional Health.
5:18 God’s Word To Write The Books
7:20 God Working Through You
9:34 The Truth Of Anger
11:48 The Difference Between Anger And Sadness
16:04 The Importance Of Grieving Then Morning
18:51 The Old Covenant Mentality
21:37 Big Misconception That Everything Will Be Different Now
24:58 Satan’s Affect On Our Thinking
27:33 The Power Of Shame
30:13 Addition And Emotions Are Inseparable
32:29 The Bravery Of Small Talk
36:58 The Fruit Of The Spirit
39:50 New Book Activating Joy
46:27 Implementing New Skills To Become A Better Person
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Owen and Josh Finnerty are the owners of The Golf Sock. They are also twins. Josh went to Cal Tech where he played soccer. Josh is the leader in research and design of The Golf Sock. Owen played soccer at Michigan and Michigan State. He handles the day-to-day operations for The Golf Sock. Their mission is to improve your golf game with a sock designed for the way you play.
4:12 Two Different College Lives
7:23 The Story Behind The Socks
9:42 The X Factor Behind The Sock
11:54 Struggles In The First Year
13:24 Taking A Step Back And Having Faith
15:50 Having Internal Confidence To Take Risks
18:41 Being Close As Brothers Drives The Brand
23:11 Showing Up Even If The Results Aren’t There
29:17 Learning The Lesson To Trust Yourself
32:56 The Future Of The Company
36:10 How Sports Have Created A Win The Day Mindset
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Chloë McCardel holds multiple long distance swimming records. In October 2021 she set the record for the most English Channel crossings at 44. She also holds the Australian record for triple non-stop crossing of the English Channel. Chloë is a speaker and coach, having coached many marathon swimmers. She is also an advocate for domestic violence victims and involved in Marine Rescue - NSW (New South Wales) “Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water.”
4:00 The Hinge Moment Of Starting Swimming From Pure Embarrassment
5:39 Being Motivated From A Young Age
7:25 Getting Swimming Taken Away
9:36 Deciding To Be The Best In The World
12:37 Having A Dream And Committing To That
14:12 An 11.2k For A First Swim
16:31 Inviting Death Into The Sport
21:39 Having The Confidence To Do A Double Crossing Of The English Channel
26:20 Outsmarting The Competition On The Hudson River
29:05 Gaining The Ability To Stay Mentally Focused
31:28 Failing At A Triple Crossing But Still Choosing To Go Back
34:29 Creating A Mindset Of A Future Identity
38:32 Choosing Not To Try To Prove People Wrong
43:13 The Most Memorable Moment Of Finishing The Triple Crossing
47:35 The Power Of Visualization And Staying In The Right Headspace
56:03 The Quad Attempt From 2018
57:51 Accepting The Quad Failure
1:01:35 Deciding To Become The Queen Of The Channel
1:03:50 Developing A Love For The Channel From The Start
1:08:35 Telling Yourself It’s Ok You Can Stop
1:14:37 Box Jellyfish Attack
1:19:29 Converting The Love For Water To Help People
1:24:34 The Need For Passion To Complete Your Goals
1:26:48 The Channel Queen Foundation
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Jeremy Warriner is an advocate for Accessible Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He is a motivational speaker. Jeremy’s goal is to raise awareness for the needs of people with disabilities. His mission statement is finding strength in traumatic events and living a resilient life. Walking Spirit is the foundation and their goal is pioneering disability advocacy.
3:48 A Youthful Troublemaker Introduced To Karate
6:38 The Thought Of Losing It All
8:17 The Hinge Moment Of A Vehicle Accident
18:32 Reflection On The Accident
25:59 A Mindset Shift
27:03 The Feeling Of Anger Building Up
30:52 Returning Back To Karate For Healing
38:31 The Mystery Man That Gives Hope
42:36 Finding Meaning In Life Today
48:27 Turning New Difficulties To Motivation
50:26 Take Control Of Your Story
55:21 The Failed Bill
56:00 How To Stay Motivated After The Failed Bill
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Kyle Gabbard is a triathlete and current student at Indiana University. Kyle is an Ironman. He completed his first Ironman in 2020. Since then he has done 3 full Ironmans and 6 half Ironmans. Kyle qualified for the World Ironman Championship - Kona this past year. He qualified by winning his age group (18-24) in the Chattanooga Ironman. All this in addition to being an Evans Scholar.
3:56 Starting As A Caddy
5:47 Life Lessons As A Caddy
7:12 Number One Memory From Caddying
9:34 The Importance Of The Evans Scholarship
11:32 From Injury To New Passion
14:07 Realizing This Is What I’m Good At
16:11 The Mental Toughness Of Fighting Through The Pain To Win
20:34 The Feeling Of Your Work Paying Off
22:30 It Takes A Whole Team To Win An Ironman
25:47 Heat’s Effect On The Race
31:10 The Hinge Moment Of Backpacking Through Alaska
33:50 Friends Made Along The Race
34:47 Sharing The Pain With Others
37:00 Future Goals In Ironman Racing
40:57 The Motivation From Family And Friends
45:18 The Importance Of Recovery
48:08 Enjoying The Tests And Workouts
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Welcome to The Mental Toughness Podcast, where high performers learn to build resilience, master their mindset, and dominate under pressure.
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell—Sport psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🔗 Full show notes and coaching at DrRobBell.com/mental-toughness-podcast
🎙️ Each episode features raw stories and insights from elite athletes, Navy SEALs, coaches, no-quit parents, and leaders who refused to fold under pressure.
💡 Learn how to turn adversity into a hinge moment, manage failure, and grow stronger from setbacks.
🔑 You’ll Discover:
📍The importance of hinge moments
📍Proven mental game strategies for sport, business, and life
📍Stories of grit, struggle, comeback, and growth
📍Habits and frameworks of world-class winners
📍The role of focus, fear, and pressure in performance
📍 No one gets there alone. Let’s build a tougher mindset.
🎧 New episodes every other week