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
Ep. 173 - Mia Hammond - The Struggle Makes You A Better Person
Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell
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Ep. 173 - Mia Hammond - The Struggle Makes You A Better Person
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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Dr. Rob Bell
Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell
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