Christi Dee is an author and endurance athlete behind This Blonde Runs. She has completed over 42 marathons and 17 ultramarathons. She shares powerful insights on resilience and mental toughness drawn from years of pushing physical and mental limits. Christi explores how discipline, perseverance, and mindset fuel growth in sport and in life.

1:12 Christi’s background: 42+ marathons, 17 ultras, and children’s books

3:58 Early running lessons: patience, consistency, and identity

6:44 Coaching philosophy: sustainability over shortcuts

10:22 Mental toughness when training gets monotonous

15:08 Prairie on Fire expectations vs reality

21:18 Early physical breakdown and real-time problem solving

27:32 Making the call to stop: strength, not weakness

33:48 Separating self-worth from race outcomes

38:56 Redefining success after disappointment

44:02 Carrying lessons forward: resilience, perspective, and return mindset

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Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and bestselling author known for her work on mental strength and resilience. Drawing from both clinical experience and personal loss, she shares powerful insights on grief, adversity, and how mentally strong people navigate life’s toughest moments.

1:12 Why Mental Toughness Matters More Than Motivation

3:18 Early Losses That Shaped Resilience

4:03 Faith and the C.S. Lewis Book on Grief

8:41 The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Pain

13:56 What Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

18:42 Managing Self-Doubt Without Needing Confidence

23:35 Reframing Failure as Data, Not Identity

28:19 Staying Grounded When Success Accelerates

33:44 Controlling the Controllables Under Stress

38:52 Mental Toughness Is a Daily Practice

43:06 The Skill Most People Overlook

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Maureen Shea is a former world champion boxer and elite competitor known for her toughness, discipline, and resilience. Her experiences inside and outside the ring offer powerful lessons on mindset, perseverance, and peak performance.

0:42 Growing Up Competitive: How Mental Toughness Starts Early

3:05 Family, Discipline, and Building Resilience as a Kid

6:32 Living in Mexico: Adaptability, Culture, and Confidence

9:22 Learning Spanish and Thriving Outside Your Comfort Zone

12:05 How Maureen Shea Discovered Boxing

15:30 First Fights: When Boxing Became a Serious Calling

18:40 Developing Mental Toughness Inside the Ring

22:20 Managing Fear, Pressure, and Performance Anxiety

26:00 Losing, Setbacks, and Redefining Success in Sports

29:50 Championship Mindset: What Separates Elite Athletes

34:25 “Million Dollar Baby” Fame, Mark Wahlberg, and the Cost of Success

38:10 Self-Belief When No One Else Believes in You

41:55 Confidence, Preparation, and Emotional Control

46:20 Boxing Life Lessons That Apply Beyond Sports

50:10 Advice for Young Athletes Pursuing Big Goals

54:00 Mental Toughness Outside the Ring: Life and Identity

57:50 Life After Championships: Growth Beyond Winning

1:01:10 Final Thoughts on Resilience, Purpose, and Identity

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