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November 15, 2021 46 mins

Join Dana Santas in a stirring conversation with fitness expert and celebrity coach Don Saladino as the two take a deep conversation about mental resiliency, the importance of having a support system, and much more. Learn about Don’s experience coaching actors, athletes, musicians, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

This episode of the Real Strong People Podcast is sponsored by Thorne – a leading provider in personalized scientific wellness. Sign up here to receive 20% all Thorne supplements.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Don Saladino background [:57]
  • Don and Thorne [2:40]
  • Social media vs. real-life persona [3:57]
    • Don’s journey to celebrity coaching [4:30]
    • Doing the right thing for others [5:35]
  • Influences and first impressions [6:33]
    • Greg Rose [8:38]
  • TPI certification [10:01]
    • Golf Pro Phil Mickelson [10:24]
  • Social media misconceptions [10:50]
    • Discovering the “real” Don [11:11]
    • Don’s digital strategy [12:25]
    • Committing to quality [13:12]
  • Don’s definition of strength [14:13]
    • Mental strength [14:40]
    • “How do you rebound when getting kicked down?” [15:24]
    • Finding peace of mind [16:22]
  • Exploring mental and emotional durability [17:13]
    • Treating everyone the same [18:31]
    • Too many good people in the world, don’t waste your time on someone who is not [19:58]
  • Don: Surround yourself with people that can help excel you [21:26]
  • Testing our mental resiliency [24:12]
    • Don: Ups and downs [25:01]
    • The pressure of possibly not making rent [25:26]
    • Overcoming challenges and learning the lessons from them [25:56]
  • Dealing with our situations [30:18]
    • Circumstances don’t define the person, they reveal them [23:15]
  • Don: Don’t assume you know what a person is going through in life [32:35]
  • Coping with chronic stress [34:00]
    • Family support [34:37]
    • Putting stress in perspective [36:39]
  • Success takes struggle [38:24]
  • Having gratitude [41:15]
  • Learning to be a little more present in our lives [43:10]
  • Where to follow Don on social [45:16]

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