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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—sports psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🎙️ 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.
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World record holder Van Mathias joins the Mental Toughness Podcast with Dr. Rob Bell to discuss breaking the American record and world record in the 100-meter short course breaststroke on the same day
Van shares how stepping away from competitive swimming transformed his perspective, why he returned to the sport, and how training with Indiana University's elite swimmers helped him reach another level. The conversation explores mental toughness, confidence, coachability, gratitude, finding an identity beyond performance, and the importance of enjoying the journey while pursuing world-class goals.
0:52 Breaking the American Record and World Record on the Same Day
4:29 Doing the Work Nobody Wants to Do
7:09 Finding Areas to Improve Even After Breaking Records
9:30 The Power of Relays and Competing for Teammates
12:52 Building Confidence by Training at Race Speed
15:21 Stepping Away From Swimming and Rediscovering the Joy of Competition
18:59 Gratitude, Perspective, and Always Wanting More
21:09 Developing an Identity Beyond Swimming and Performance
23:15 The Humility of Wearing the Team USA Cap
26:48 Advice to Young Swimmers: Never Lose the Fun
30:23 Coachability and Learning From Great Coaches
37:38 Chasing Bigger Goals Without Losing Perspective
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