Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell

Hunter Scott is a Naval Officer and helicopter pilot since 2007, and currently serves the Pentagon as the Protocol Officer for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He specializes in matters of aviation along with national and cyber security. Scott has accumulated several military and civilian awards, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in 2016. He has earned two masters degrees, one from Harvard, and earned an undergraduate degree was from North Carolina where he was also varsity cheerleader. 

In 2000, he helped draft legislation in that exonerated the unjustly court-martialed Captain of the USS Indianapolis. Charles McVay III was the only captain to be court-martialed out of over 700 ships that sank. What began as a history project as a 12 year old turned into a major quest. Our guest has been recognized in Florida on August 24^th every year, as Hunter Scott day. 

• 6:05 Quint’s soliloquy in Jaws.
• 7:45 Interviewing the first survivor.
• 9:51 Writing 40 more letters.
• 11:34 Treasure hunting on the USS Indianapolis.
• 14:40 Delirium and survival: a memoir.
• 18:02 Telling their stories
• 20:14 “It was unfathomable.”
• 23:16 The response from the president.
• 25:02 Disqualified.
• 26:12 “I knew the message was sent.”
• 29:38  Testifying at 14 years old.  
• 33:28 Believing it was the captain’s fault.
• 34:51 What happened with the SOS messages.
• 36:40 The Swiss Cheese model.
• 38:01 “The angel from heaven.”
• 40:26 Admiral King’s responsibility. 
• 42:08 Called to serve in the Navy. 
• 42:54 Continuing to tell their story.
• 45:12 The future of service. 
• 47:24 The mental toughness to do what was meant to be.
• 49:45 Being a “dream-builder.”
• 51:13 The benefit of being disqualified.

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Michael Bentt was a four-time NY Golden Gloves champion, and one of the most decorated amateur boxers in the United States. He earned a bronze medal at the Good Will Games and the Pan-American games, along with earning 2^nd at the Olympic Trials. He was also the WBO Heavyweight Champion, beating Tommy Morrison in 1993. He has starred in numerous films and TV episodes, including Million Dollar Baby and played Sonny Liston in the film ALI. He has also directed an off-Broadway play called, Kid Shamrock. He stars in Netflix docu-series called, Losers. Michael is also the author of a fantastic piece titled, Anatomy of a Knock-Out. 

• 4:45 The only honest boxer.
• 6:40 Being dad’s trophy.
• 11:12 “I don’t want to box anymore.”
• 15:30 Conflicted by the sport.
• 20:00 Turning pro and the avalanche of resentment.
• 28:30 Going against Jerry Jones.
• 30:57 Writing and self-medicating.
• 35:52 Still had something to prove to himself.
• 41:40 “Not again.”
• 45:30 “At some point he’s going to hurt you.”
• 51:14 Knocking down Tommy Morrison.
• 53:03 Not trusting the adulation. 
• 57:23 Getting beat 9 times out of 10.
• 1:03:20 96 hour coma.
• 1:06:24 Being around “major minds.” 
• 1:09:12 Seek, study, and prepare to fail.

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Miléne Jardine is a chocolatier in New York City. After 12 years in the fashion industry, a setback propelled her into establishing a business creating and selling her first love: chocolate. Miléne’s unique flavor combinations showcase her travels in Egypt, Japan, Paris, and around the world. 

Explore her creations here: https://milenejardine.com  

• 3:56 Sneaking chocolate.
• 4:50 It started with the truffle.
• 6:45 The ritual at the cherry blossom tree.
• 8:33 What do I do next?
• 10:30 Going all in.
• 11:22 Why the first 10,000 dollars felt better than a million.
• 13:55 Following the dangling carrot.
• 16:00 Providing for healthcare workers during COVID.
• 19:14 Roots in Paris.
• 21:34 Inspiration from Egypt.
• 24:13 “Live by love.”
• 26:54 Navigating tangents of doubt. 
• 30:10 New York City and small business support.
• 34:14 Those who thought it was a bad idea.
• 37:08 The vision for Miléne Jardine chocolate.
• 40:08 Finding complimentary flavors.
• 43:07 Applying fashion to a chocolate assortment.

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Lewis Robling is an ex-professional rugby player of 10 years, the founder of a sustainable e-commerce business (Cocabana), an ultra marathon runner, and an online coach. As an ambassador for Big Moose, Lewis plans to raise money for early intervention therapy by running five 250kilometer ultramarathons in the year 2022. 

• 5:00 Getting the imaginary key.
• 8:28 The effect of never making it.
• 11:23 50 coconuts in Bali.
• 15:08 Running for a higher purpose. 
• 22:00 The two toughest days of his life.
• 23:50 Dealing with the new normal and finding the “why.”
• 25:12 Crying in the Peak District.
• 28:07 Choosing vulnerability.
• 36:17 “Awareness is nothing on it's own.”
• 38:40 Running toward versus running away
• 42:30 Sri Lanka: The highs outweigh the lows.
• 51:15 The bond through suffering. 
• 52:42 Preparation facilitates enjoyment.
• 56:33 Prioritize pacing.
• 59:42 When to push forward and when to pull back.
• 1:02:34 Courage, intuition, and discipline.

Big Moose: https://www.bigmoosecharity.co/#intro 

Cocabana: https://www.cocabana.co.uk 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lewis_robling 

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Donita Walters is a repeat guest of the show (see Episode 43). She is a high school teacher and swim coach. As a swim coach, she has coached many at the national level and the Olympic Games in Rio. She is an avid cyclist and accomplished her goal of riding coast-coast across the United States, a total of over 3700 miles. She had ridden close to 5000 miles as her training for this epic journey when her hinge moment occurred...

• 4:22 The last training ride.
• 7:50 When the go-getter is sidelined.
• 9:33 Pain that takes your breath away.
• 12:54 Coaching young athletes through set backs.
• 14:20 The next hinge moment.
• 16:53 Going from East to West.
• 21:43 The bad 4-letter word.
• 25:43 “360-degrees of awesome on the bike saddle.”
• 29:28 The first Rocky Mountain climb.
• 32:19 Taking the front tire to the water’s edge.
• 34:58 “It’s not about me.”
• 36:50 Didn’t always feel like a miracle.
• 39:00 Coming off the mountain.
• 40:54 Never give up. 

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Jeff Byers is the CEO of Momentus. Momentus is at the forefront of human performance pushing the limits of what’s possible. They provide a deep portfolio of human performance products such as PR lotion and collagen peptides, along with products for recovery, fuel, hydration, brain health, and sleep.  They are with over 150 collegiate and pro sports teams. 

Website: Livemomentus.com  

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• 4:10 The consumers at the Boston Marathon.
• 6:27 55 offers and the Gatorade Player of the Year.
• 9:37 On another planet at age 19.
• 11:30 From never getting beat, to always getting schooled.
• 15:16 The USC philosophy.
• 16:46 “You’re just one play away from the game.”
• 22:25 Taking every penny from the school. 
• 28:00 The bubble is just a bubble.
• 30:21 Un-drafted: lucky and unlucky. 
• 35:01 Playing for the job versus playing to win.
• 37:52 Walking away from the NFL to build.
• 41:10 Absorbing everything to get up to speed.
• 43:26 The problem with “broscience.”
• 45:05 The systematic-based approach for human optimization.
• 50:05 175 professional and collegiate teams.
• 52:31 Partnership with Dr. Huberman.
• 54:45 “The ball always gets snapped.”

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Scott Lindgren changed the sport of kayaking in the 90's and is a member of the International Whitewater Hall of Fame. He’s made 50 first descents all around the world. His documentary on kayaking from the Andes to the Amazon received an Emmy award, and he is "The River Runner" in the new Netflix documentary. 

• 3:59 The internet says he’s dead.
• 7:30 Growing up in the “armpit of California.”
• 9:50 From weakness to annihilation. 
• 11:28 The “downstream mentality.” 
• 12:34 When he found the river.
• 16:10 Kayaking is a minimum 10 year investment. 
•  20:27 Emotional instability doesn’t work.
• 24:24 Successful on the river, but what about with someone you love?
• 27:10 Seeing a teammate at their core.
• 31:00 Paddling 250 days a year.
• 33:33 “If you’ve gotta feed it, you don’t need it.”
• 35:10 Focused on the mission and missing the metaphor.
• 37:45 “It’s a kid’s game.”
• 44:30 Militia and hippos.
• 48:48 3 months turned into 8 years.
• 56:03 “I spent my entire life not being weak.”
• 57:00 Self-inflicted isolation.
• 58:17 First Descents: Adventure for healing.
• 1:01:20  Showing up with your heart.
• 1:05:34 The biggest hinge moment: A choice between two events.
• 1:07:17 Overcoming negative love patterns. 
• 1:11:19 “I gave myself a 5 percent chance.” 
• 1:18:02 Falling back like butter on bread.
• 1:24:20 Part of being a hardened criminal.
• 1:26:33 The accomplishment is the journey.
• 1:28:21 Value in connection and experience. 
• 1:30:12 No longer believing in negative change.
• 1:34:37 Surrendering to the flow of life.
• 1:37:23 When nature and community bring healing.

First Descents: https://firstdescents.org 

The River Runner on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81457001 

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Andy Glaze is an avid Ultra Runner and Captain of the LA County Fire Department. In the year 2020 he ran 8,000 miles, which equates to running roughly 21 miles every day. Andy is passionate about spreading positivity through his social media platforms; specifically, sharing his two goals for each run: to smile and to finish the race.

• 9:58 The power of smiling.
• 12:00 Lessons from “Did Not Finish.”
• 14:44 What quiets the mind.
• 15:28 Not visiting that room.
• 17:19 The best part of racing is surviving.
• 19:45 Being a 2:30am riser.
• 23:18 Every sunset and every sunrise.
• 26:24 “So many things can go wrong” at 250 miles.
• 29:46 The most regretted race.
• 32:58 Processing and overcoming the setback. 
• 36:03 Analyzing small failures well.
• 38:52 When training is better than racing.
• 40:51 Results don’t matter.
• 41:53 “Better to be fast at mile 80 than mile 20.”
• 43:40 Can’t rush long term goals.
• 49:44  The rainstorm at Mount Fuji.
• 56:07 “I don’t want to die. This is like a hobby.”
• 58:55 Part of the obsession.
• 1:01:22 Big’s Backyard Ultra.
• 1:03:21 No meat athlete.
• 1:06:22 90% of runs are slow-paced.

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Ruben Amaro Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player with 7 seasons of experience. He won an American League pennant with the Indians and a National League pennant with the Phillies. He was General Manager for the Phillies from 2008- 2015. He has also served as a Major League coach for the Mets and Red Sox. Most recently, he has served as a pre- and post-game analyst for NBC Sports in Philly.

• 3:40 Harry Kalas and Philadelphia in 1992. 
• 7:46 “You’re not as good as your dad.”
• 9:41 View it as a challenge, not a negative.
• 12:27 Creating a fire to prove someone wrong.
• 15:08 Non-prospect. 
• 16:48 Observing preparation.
• 18:30 The little things that lead to success.
• 21:02 Getting caught up and getting out of routines.
• 23:30 Resetting, overcoming, and being the best bench player.
• 26:26 Chosen as the last roster spot.
• 29:03 Every at bat was a gun fight. 
• 31:40 Sitting on the World Series parade float.
• 33:16 “Another guy who figured out a way to win.”
• 35:04 Winning is always the challenge. 
• 36:47 Patience and impulsivity.
• 38:03 Reflecting on Roy Halladay. 
• 41:56 “You get hired to get fired.”
• 43:53 Still Ruben Amaro Jr. 
• 47:00 “It’s about your connection with the players.” 
• 49:54 Respect in the coach-to-coach relationship.
• 55:53 The outcome of losing the process. 
• 58:23  Failure as a necessity.
• 59:57 Taking a step back to go a step further.

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Adam Kerley is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and a certified strength and conditioning coach. He has worked with both collegiate and professional athletes with a career spanning through DI athletics, which is now Therapy Exos. Beginning in the past few years, Kerley works directly with PGA Tour professionals. 

• 5:25 Lessons from the Kerley Trail. 
• 8:24 Pete Carroll’s optimism applied to golfers. 
• 10:34 Always the small kid.
• 12:56 How playable was possible.
• 16:40 Figuring out which bubbles to pop.
• 22:57 Establishing the daily disciplines. 
• 25:40 “Being a good steward of the gift of your body.” 
• 30:30 Optimizing individuality.
• 34:12 Reasons versus excuses.
• 37:18 “You play four rounds and then you start over.” 
• 40:36 Having a short memory on both sides.
• 45:56 “Reject passivity and accept responsibility.” 
• 47:49 Where one step can lead. 

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