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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.
🔑 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
🔗 Full show notes and coaching at DrRobBell.com/mental-toughness-podcast
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Scott Fawcett is the creator of the DECADE decade golf system whose system has transformed the game of golf to make better players at all levels. D.E.C.A.D.E. has helped winners at all levels, PGA Tour, LPGA, Mini-tour, champions tour, ncaa champions, etc.
https://decade.birdiefire.com/
3:00 The most consistent golfer no one is talking about.
10:00 The “cancel culture” and finding common ground.
15:10 “Golf is more like shooting a shotgun.”
17:42 Playing the edges of the green.
20:32 90% of the highest golf scores reflect quitting.
21:22 Optimal performance with high emotions.
24:03 How do you evaluate gains in golf?
27:24 “No statistic tells us much on its own.”
31:16 Accidental meditation.
38:39 Recognize rumination while playing.
41:13 You against you: there is no opponent in golf.
44:13 Managing expectations.
45:26 The biggest misconception about strategy.
49:15 Fairways: PGA or LPGA?
51:23 Everyone is an expert on something.
55:12 Information before motivation.
57:18 The purpose of Scott’s work.
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Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Frank Agin is a master connector. He's the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking. http://www.frankagin.com/
3:35 “It is so easy to promote other people.”
5:51 Our rational and survival brain, and the ability to connect.
7:24 Fear, trust, and human development.
8:40 The simplicity of conversations.
9:43 Jabs, punches, and good conversations.
11:50 The game plan in exiting a conversation.
12:50 The one thing Frank never says when he walks out of an event.
15:01 Introduction strategies: build up both people.
15:47 What mental toughness looks like everyday.
18:35 October 15, 1983.
21:45 Turning away from discouragement.
24:10 “It’s not supposed to be easy.”
25:03 Strategies for the long haul.
26:35 “There’s no competition for excellence.”
28:48 The daily task that took him from 0 to 15 franchisees.
32:15 The difference between low and high value activities.
35:10 Everyday is a competition.
38:02 How faith guides his business.
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Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
James Mayo Is Co-Founder of SOS Hydration. It is medically developed and one packet is as effective as an IV Drip. A former short distance runner and entrepreneur, SOS Hydration has made an impact for healthcare workers during the pandemic.
:28 Born in a winery, influenced by medicine.
5:16 The only way to be all-in is to resign.
7:06 The British Army, professional running, and gut decisions.
12:25 Helicopters saluting.
13:19 “No is the normal, yes is success.”
15:48 Sending one green sneaker.
20:07 SOS as the element of success.
22:47 The important 75 percent.
25:30 The one ingredient James intentionally left out.
29:47 SOS and 300 hospitals.
34:16 Looking toward the horizon.
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Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Taylor Tannebaum is a sports anchor for WTHR in Indianapolis. She focuses on Professional sports, Colts, Pacers, Racing, and the Big Ten. Prior to Indy, she extensively covered the SEC at WTVY in Dothan and WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama.
3:10 Sports, media, and negativity.
7:50 Type it out and delete it.
10:16 “Everything is my own.”
14:27 Reporting in SEC country.
16:20 Betting on herself to report in Indianapolis.
19:28 Trusting her gut for a new challenge.
20:20 “I am the person for this job.”
22:43 Interviewing athletes: the key is really listening.
23:16 Making chicken salad out of chicken scratch.
25:25 In it for the wrong reasons.
27:28 Listening, paying attention, and being seen.
29:16 Doing the story justice.
30:19 Off the record.
33:30 Taylor’s favorite interviewees.
34:49 Pivot at a moment’s notice.
37:01 Starting small and going where the job is.
38:44 Taylor’s role models.
40:06 What sports can do that nothing else can.
42:01 Signed jerseys, parades, and childhood memories.
43:44 “Is it worth it?”
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Dr. Bhrett McCabe is a clinical psychologist and one of the best in the business of performance enhancement. He owns and is founder of The Mindside and has worked with University of Alabama and multiple PGA Tour players. His podcast is titled: The Secret To Winning and his book is titled: The MindSide Manifesto.
- 3:00 Surrounded by greatness: getting a phD in baseball.
- 7:45 Injury, hypnotherapy, and mechanics.
- 12:20 Creating outcomes vs. preventing mistakes.
- 14:00 The catalyst to Bhrett’s success.
- 15:00 Mono, night class, and the beginnings of his future.
- 19:44 When his professor sat back and smiled.
- 26:18 Three simple words that make all the difference.
- 28:20 World-class expertise and spite.
- 31:00 The 70% left behind during the pandemic.
- 34:32 “Life stress does not need to be diagnosed.”
- 36:36 Nixing stress for the long run.
- 38:28 From threat to connection: our constant evolution.
- 40:25 Three 3 phases of getting through the unknown.
- 43:02 What’s our goal?
- 44:55 Purpose in suffering and winning at something.
- 48:00 “I was fascinated by the pursuit.”
- 52:39 Breaking down the formula to success.
- 55:13 The best of the best do these two things.
- 59:45 “What do you really like?”
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Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Phil Wallin is the owner and performance specialist of Diesel fitness They train multiple MLB All-Stars such as Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez, and Starlin Castro, and consult with a number of NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA, and professional soccer players. Follow on Instagram
3:05 Taking a risk and getting uncomfortable.
5:45 The other side of leaving home.
8:00 Grit breeds the elite.
10:48 Lessons learned from early coaching jobs.
13:40 The journey to entrepreneurship.
16:11 Mental toughness: consistent hard work and confidence.
19:40 Staying dialed into the process.
21:30 What athletes need: "a holistic approach."
26:00 “When the times are uncertain, what do you have? Your mind and your body.”
28:27 Two possible outcomes: better or worse.
30:39 Once you get to the top it’s time to go back to work.
35:17 Expansion and authenticity: Phil’s high points.
39:32 Hands in ice water: how Dr. Bell and Phil met.
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Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Jeff Vierling is the CEO of Tailwind Nutrition. Tailwind combines complete fuel, hydration, and electrolytes in a tasty drink that won’t turn your stomach into a brick. ALL YOU NEED, ALL DAY. REALLY. Tailwind will match every donation to support every hospital!
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4:11 Jeff shares his hinge moment and the creation of Tailwind Nutrition.
6:22 The hinge moment in creating his business.
8:34 His perspective on entrepreneurship: “Just show up at the start line.”
11:08 “It didn’t happen overnight.” Jeff details the journey of creating his product.
16:04 The next step is helping athletes all around the world.
18:19 The overlap in being an endurance athlete and a business owner.
20:24 “Entrepreneurship is a solo sport.”
22:47 “Pushing a boulder uphill” in business.
24:10 Adapting to the needs of the customers.
25:59 How COVID-19 has affected his business.
29:27 Bringing Tailwind Nutrition into hospitals.
31:48 Persevering as a team through the pandemic.
35:05 Jeff’s view on exercise during the quarantine.
37:15 The importance of using a virtual platform to remain connected.
39:09 Problems are opportunities, not obstacles.
41:28 Jeff’s drive for community engagement.
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Scott is a 3x PGA Tour winner, father, and husband. Scott was one of my first mini-tour clients and had the pleasure of coaching him through his 1st PGA Tour victory. He keeps getting tougher throughout the years and we discussed his transformation and overall grit and mindset, especially during the Pandemic. You'll love it!
2:45 What mental toughness means for Scott, especially during a pandemic.
5:53 “We’re only going to make decisions on what we KNOW.”
10:16 What time in the gym means to Scott.
15:14 Scott shares his hinge moment with his health.
24:12 The turning point and his priorities beyond golf.
26:22 How Scott is using his platform to share his story.
29:50 “Its about you and what you put out.”
32:06 Giving kids the opportunity to play golf through his initiatives.
38:03 Scott’s advice for young golfers: “This game owes you nothing.”
40:01 Mindset dictates outcomes.
41:04 “Golf is the only sport in the world where you can do everything right and get a bad result.”
45:49 Scott’s perspective on starting with the hard stuff first.
49:10 The benefits of asking people what they’re working on.
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Vasavi Kumar is a licensed therapist, coach, and speaker. From mental illness, divorce, addiction, and ultimately recovery, Vasavi is the epitome of Mental Toughness. Listen to her story and you'll have some amazing take-a-ways.
3:14 Vasavi and her Hinge moment of rehab.
7:27 “I felt very small.”
9:15 Removing masks: Reconciling insecurities.
12:13 Vasavi details how she got to know her own mind.
14:30 The role of her higher power.
16:59 Is rock bottom necessary?
18:18 Vasavi shares her experiences in growing up in two different cultures.
22:00 “Who am I is who I choose to be.”
26:22 The most valuable conversations we have are with ourselves.
30:32 Working out of abundance versus fear.
36:16 Vasavi’s goal for clients: Start listening to yourself again.
39:33 How to share openly and be confident in it.
41:39 Looking back on her hardest moments.
42:52 Vasavi shares her brief feeling of success: Say “Thank you.”
47:25 Worst fear: Not being enough.
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Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Donald Scott is the USATF 2017, 2018 & 2019 Triple Jump Champion. The 2020 USA Olympic Team is the goal! Scott attended Eastern Michigan University (EMU), where he earned a degree in criminal justice as well as 9 MAC titles!
2:43 Donald shares details of how his life changed at twelve years old.
7:30 Memories of his mindset changing.
9:20 "It takes adversity to push a person." How his upbringing affects him today.
11:07 Having his own family while training.
11:53 Donald shares emotional moments leading up to the World Championships.
17:18 Competing despite suffering a loss.
20:33 Reflecting on who he competed for.
22:27 The best part of what he does.
24:03 Mental toughness needed in the triple jump.
26:00 His mental cues the day of a competition.
28:48 "Follow your own process."
30:02 How his faith guides him to his goals.
31:10 "Slow dance in the air." Donald describes the triple jump.
33:34 Current goal: Make the Olympics.
35:46 Donald's takeaway message: set goals high and enjoy our own journey.
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