In this episode, host Sid Bensalah interviews Brant Stachel—psychotherapist, massage therapist, and high-performance coach—on the overlooked mental side of athletic success. From Olympic hopefuls to weekend runners, Brant shares how mental resilience, emotional safety, and process-driven growth unlock true potential.
You’ll hear Brant’s journey from struggling athlete to performance coach, practical frameworks like IGNITE for mental strength, and why focusing on “we-go” instead of ego builds better teams.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or simply looking to sharpen your mental game, this episode delivers real stories, science-backed insights, and tools to help you win from within.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:42 – Brant’s Journey
02:33 – Defining Mental Resilience
08:08 – Process Over Outcome
16:37 – IGNITE Mental Training
31:49 – Safe Spaces for Athletes
37:43 – Managing Pressure
40:18 – Visualization & Mindfulness
45:22 – Team vs. Individual Mindsets
48:04 – Coaching Mistakes
49:46 – Bouncing Back After Loss
01:01:29 – Lightning Round
01:04:26 – Outro
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