Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell

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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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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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. 

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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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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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. 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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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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