Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell

• 5:20 The morning of May 6.
• 10:22 “It’s like I was in a completely differen...

Ray Santiago III is a mental performance coach, author, and speaker. Throughout his career he has coached professional, collegiate, and youth athletes. He has written several books including his Playing on Higher Ground series which intertwines the Christian faith with mental performance skills. His newest book, The Pillar B's, dives into his coaching philosophy, including what he believes are the foundations to success in sport.

Justin pitched in the MLB from 2008 to 2015. He pitched for three Major League teams and made an All-Star appearance in 2013 while with the Cleveland Indians. He finished his career amassing a total of one thousand strikeouts. Justin also once had an immaculate inning, striking out three consecutive batters with nine pitches. He additionally once struck out four hitters in one inning. He is the only pitcher since 1912 to have four ...

Mike Christman, a graduate of Indiana University, is a TPI Level 3 Golf Fitness Instructor as well as a Golf Performance Coach. He is the owner of The Fitness Garage and has coached Senior PGA, PGA, and LPGA players.  

• 4:25 A staple in the gym.
• 6:07 Where am I from?
• 8:03 Experiencing trauma daily.
• 10:24 No place to call home.
• 12:07 Channeling the instability.
• 13:15 “When things go wrong, you drink.” 
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Tim Tucker is a long-time PGA Tour caddy. From 2016-2021, he gained 8 PGA Tour victories, including his 2020 US Open victory at Winged Foot while on the bag with Bryson Dechambeau. He additionally caddied for Adam Svensson, who won at RSM. As an entrepreneur, Tim and his friend, Amos Baker, started Loop Golf Transportation which is a high-end transportation service for golfers in Bandon Dunes, where he w...

Charles Peachock is a professional juggler, winning a world title at the young age of 19. Throughout his 35 years in juggling, he has been a two-time world champion and has been on both the Go-Big Show and The Tonight Show. His talents in juggling additionally earned him a spot as a Finalist on America’s Got Talent. He has performed for major companies such as United Airlines, Goodyear, The Cleveland Cli...

Ward Jarvis is a mental performance coach with a focus on elite golfers. His interest in mental performance coaching stems both from experiencing the "yips" in putting during his teenage years and devoting much of his time to exploring the neuropsychological underpinnings of his stutter. 

• 3:18 Approaching rather than avoiding.
• 5:58 Another form of movement.
• 7:55 The "atypical neuro experience."
• 11:30 Mental skills for stutterin...

Eric Musselman is the current head coach of the University of Arkansas Men's Basketball team. Prior to coming to Arkansas, Musselman coached the Nevada team to the NCAA tournament, where they were also ranked in the top ten for several weeks in a row. At the professional level, Musselman worked with the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Sacramento Kings. He spent additional time coachin...

Erik Barnes is a PGA Tour Professional. Starting out as an Amateur, he turned Pro in 2011. While playing on the Korn Ferry Tour this past season, he finished with seven top-10 finishes. He has now earned his way onto the PGA Tour for the 2023 season. 

• 4:27 Playing in the dark
• 7:21 Reflecting on the US Open.
• 9:24 When uncertainty led to sacrifices.
• 15:03 Maximizing time.
• 18:22 “I didn’t need much motivation.”
• 21:54 Perspective...

Coach Stephanie White was previously the head coach of the Indiana Fever and most recently, head coach of Vanderbilt University Women's basketball team. Prior to coaching, Stephanie played five years in the WNBA for the Charlotte Sting and Indiana Fever, and was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. While playing at Purdue University during her undergraduate career, Stephanie led the team to a national championship in ...

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 und...

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 2nd 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...

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 th...

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 Runni...

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...

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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  

Sponsor of this podcast-  Use code DRB20 at chec...

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. 
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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.
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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 Philadel...