THE Mental Toughness Podcast with Matt Phillips Matt Phillips: Speaker, Author, High Performance Coach

Transitions can be tough. Especially in the wake of falling short of a dream you’ve worked for more than a decade to achieve.

Well versed in mental toughness as a former world champion skier, joined Matt to discuss the transition away from skiing into the “real world,” as well as themes that include facing your fears, the power of visualization, having willingness to fight through adversity and so much more for the Mental Toughness Podcast.

Change is hard. Especially when you’re making a big life change — be it leaving your job, starting a new company, moving on from a relationship or any other difficult decision.

But change can be even harder when the change you’re in pursuit of is the intensely challenging process of becoming an expertly trained and highly specialized member of the Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Forces — commonly known as SEALs that requires you to make a big change — an unbeatable mind...

Meet Jenna Powers! Jenna is a 51-time marathoner and ultra-marathoner since 2014 and has completed races of up to 206.5 miles. 

She believes strongly in the intersection between an endurance sport and career success and works passionately to help others seeking to improve themselves in both areas. 

She’s powerful, passionate, and was a blast to have on the podcast. I know you will enjoy this one too! Check it out!

Jason Khalipa, 2008 CrossFit Games champion and author of The AMRAP Mentality and a new book, As Many Reps As Possible is the epitome of Mental Toughness. But how he got there is perhaps a different path than most. As an elite CrossFit Games athlete, Jason had to develop both physical and mental toughness at an unbelievable level to be able to compete in – and win – what is considered one of the most grueling physical contests in the world.

So what is his advice? You will have to listen to find out

We’ve all faced experiences where who we thought we were — or wanted to be — doesn’t work out for whatever reason. And this is, oftentimes, when most people have nervous breakdowns or spiral out of control.

Whether it’s losing your physicality after an injury, being diagnosed with a disease or losing a job you have had for 10-plus years, pushing through that unexpected loss of identity can be challenging.

For Jeff Harmon, the underlying element is fear.

Charlie Engle, ultramarathon runner and author of “Running Man,” recently sat down with Matt to discuss the transformational power that running has had on his life for the Mental Toughness Podcast.

Diving into themes that include motivation, goals, failures, progress and taking ownership of every aspect of one’s life, Charlie and Matt’s enlightening discussion offers listeners interesting insight into how to overcome your inner demons and be successful in every aspect of your life.