Podcast
Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell · EN
Welcome to The Mental Toughness Podcast, where high performers learn to build resilience, master their mindset, and dominate under pressure.
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell—sports psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🎙️ Each episode features raw stories and insights from elite athletes, Navy SEALs, coaches, no-quit parents, and leaders who refused to fold under pressure.
💡 Learn how to turn adversity into a hinge moment, manage failure, and grow stronger from setbacks.
🔑 You’ll Discover:
📍The importance of hinge moments
📍Proven mental game strategies for sport, business, and life
📍Stories of grit, struggle, comeback, and growth
📍Habits and frameworks of world-class winners
📍The role of focus, fear, and pressure in performance
📍 No one gets there alone. Let’s build a tougher mindset.
🎧 New episodes every other week
🔗 Full show notes and coaching at DrRobBell.com/mental-toughness-podcast
#MentalToughness #TheHinge #Resilience #SportPsychology #DrRobBell
11episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Ep/ 193 - Victoria Greene - Stoicism With A Side Of Hedonism
1w ago00:58:55Tap to summarizeVictoria Greene is the Chief Investment Officer and Founding Partner of G Squared, where she helps guide investment strategy and market insights for advisors and investors. Known for her thoughtful approach to leadership, decision-making, and navigating uncertainty, Victoria brings a unique perspective on mental toughness in high-pressure environments. 00:00:43 Horses, Presence, and the Power of Being Fully in the Moment 00:03:21 Why High Performers Need Quiet Before the Pressure Starts 00:05:46 The Most Dangerous Words in Investing: “This Time It’s Different” 00:08:17 The Emotional Reality of Losing Millions in the Market 00:11:43 Staying Disciplined When Fear and Headlines Take Over 00:14:48 Acting Like a “Personal Fed Chair” During Emotional Extremes 00:18:18 Growing Up With Toughness, Pressure, and High Expectations 00:24:40 Why Perfectionism Quietly Destroys Consistency 00:30:40 Learning to Recover Faster Instead of Beating Yourself Up 00:33:31 The Brutal Feedback That Changed Her Leadership Style 00:36:37 Building Winning Cultures Without Toxic Competition 00:38:34 What Great Quarterbacks Understand About Leadership 00:41:27 Creating a Culture of Success Without Losing Yourself 00:45:54 The Hardest Part of Success No One Talks About 00:49:36 Why Self-Awareness Is the Ultimate Leadership Skill 00:52:53 How Relationships Opened the Biggest Doors in Life and Business Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 192 - Darrick Hutchens - Leadership Cannot Be Delegated
3w ago00:59:10Tap to summarizeDarrick Hutchens is a financial advisor and founder of Monon Wealth. He is passionate about helping individuals and families build confidence, clarity, and long-term success with their finances. Known for his steady leadership and client-first approach, Darrick specializes in guiding people through important life and wealth decisions with purpose and perspective. 00:40 Process Over Emotion in Performance 02:00 Early Lessons That Built a Competitive Edge 03:40 Control the Process, Beat Bigger Competition 05:40 Golf as a Mirror for Self-Awareness 10:40 Learning to Respond to Setbacks, Not React 15:40 Why Time Alone Builds Mental Toughness 20:40 Separating Identity from Performance 25:40 Staying Steady When Pressure Rises 30:40 Decision-Making Without Emotional Drift 35:40 Long-Term Thinking in a Short-Term World 41:10 Building a Niche in Correctional Facilities 47:00 Protecting the Business Inside a Specialized Market Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ 5 Mental Toughness Advantages for Financial Advisors: https://pages.drrobbell.com If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 191 - Ann Hynek - When To Follow Your True Career Passion
Apr 2400:52:49Tap to summarizeAnn Hynek is the CEO of Hestia Wealth & Wellness, where she helps individuals and families align their financial decisions with their values to build purposeful, resilient lives. With a passion for integrating financial planning and personal well-being, Ann brings a holistic approach to wealth—one that goes beyond numbers. She has a special focus on supporting families of neurodivergent and special needs children, guiding them through the unique financial and emotional complexities they face. 01:10 Why Financial Planning Fails Families With Special Needs 02:33 The Hinge Moment That Changed Her Career Path 05:19 What Most Advisors Miss About Special Needs Planning 09:12 The Emotional Reality Families Quietly Carry 13:25 Why Traditional Financial Plans Fall Short 17:51 The Cost of Getting It Wrong for Families 22:14 Building Trust in High-Stakes Conversations 26:40 Planning Beyond Money: Life, Care, and Advocacy 31:18 The Hidden Gaps of Great Wealth Transfer 36:09 Creating Stability in Uncertain Futures Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 190 - Jed Collins - Cut 13 Times and Now 4th and Goal
Apr 1000:30:00Tap to summarizeJed Collins is a former NFL fullback turned financial educator, entrepreneur, and speaker on resilience and peak performance. After playing in the NFL he transitioned into wealth management and founded Rookie to Veteran, a platform dedicated to helping athletes and professionals build sustainable financial futures. Drawing from both elite sports and business, Jed brings a powerful perspective on discipline, adaptability, and mental toughness. :35 From Undrafted to Pro Bowl: The Path No One Sees 1:11 Growing Up Where Football Is the Standard 3:45 The Moment Football Became More Than a Game 7:18 Getting Cut: The Reality of Chasing the NFL 11:02 Surviving 10 Rosters Without Losing Belief 15:36 The Mental Toughness of Constant Uncertainty 20:14 Why Talent Isn’t Enough at the Next Level 25:07 The Identity Shift After Football Ends 30:22 Financial Discipline Athletes Wish They Learned Earlier 36:40 Turning Pain Into Purpose After the Game : 4th & Goal Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 189 - Stan Gregor - From C Factor to O Factor: Leadership Shift at Summit Financial
Mar 2700:40:10Tap to summarizeStan Gregor is the CEO of Summit Financial and a veteran leader with more than 30 years of experience across banking, wealth management, and investment firms. He previously co-founded Cantor Fitzgerald Wealth Partners, scaling the firm to over $5 billion in assets in under two years, and is known for building high-performing teams and strong leadership cultures. Stan shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the mindset required to succeed at the highest levels of financial services. :03 Wall Street Hinge Moment That Changed Everything 1:52 The “What If” Thinking Advantage 3:13 Building a Zero-Turnover Culture 5:04 From Advisor to Family CEO 6:46 Why Growth Had to Stop First 9:26 Collaboration Over Command Leadership 12:36 Winning Is Hard: Leadership Reality 13:20 C Factor Thinking vs O Factor Thinking 16:46 The "Sunday Test" for Hiring Talent 21:30 Breaking Free from Wirehouse Thinking 23:20 Unlocking Enterprise Value for Advisors 25:46 Mental Toughness in the Financial Service Industry 27:21 Compliance as a Growth Partner 29:00 Advisor Experience Drives Client Results 32:06 Always Thinking Three Steps Ahead 34:00 The $84 Trillion Generational Wealth Transfer Opportunity Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 188 - Tim Mann - The Mental Toughness Framework for Every Financial Advisor
Mar 1301:11:27Tap to summarizeTim Mann was raised in a blue-collar family in western New York, today’s guest turned discipline, faith, and competition into a 40+ year career in financial services leadership. A former college football player at SUNY Plattsburgh, he went on to serve as Complex Director for Truist Investment Services, leading the firm’s most prolific team of 42 client-focused advisors—producing $70M+ in annual revenue and managing $11B+ in assets. After surviving a life-threatening car accident in 2004 that forced him to relearn how to walk and speak, he redefined his approach to leadership. He now serves on the board of Folds of Honor, supporting educational scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. 2:52 Building a 40-year career leading elite financial advisors 7:41 Early lessons from sports, competition, and mental toughness 11:15 Getting started in financial services and sales 17:30 The moment a life-threatening car accident changed everything 20:55 A month-long coma and the fight to survive 28:31 Learning to walk and talk again after catastrophic injuries 31:23 The slow grind of rebuilding strength and confidence 38:40 Leadership lessons from building high-performing advisor teams 45:10 Why compliance excellence starts with great hiring 52:30 Purpose, service, and giving back through Folds of Honor Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 187 - Michael Ball - Be + Do = Have
Feb 2700:44:58Tap to summarizeMichael Ball was raised in northern Virginia — a three-sport athlete and economics graduate from Radford University, where he also played varsity tennis. He began in banking, became a financial advisor in 1983, opened the Manassas office for Scott & Stringfellow, and advanced into senior leadership roles through its evolution into BB&T and Truist Wealth. His proudest leadership work? Building elite advisors through the “Topgun” development program — treating his team like clients. He now leads Ball Consulting, helping advisors and firms grow with clarity and discipline. 3:15 Injury, Adversity & Comeback Mindset 5:38 Mentorship & Career Breakthrough 7:00 Culture, Leadership & Client-First Success 11:18 Black Swan Events & Market Resilience 13:50 Elite Advisors & Process-Driven Performance 15:25 Reading Habits of High Performers 19:38 Reflection of Your Mental State 23:54 Strategic Growth & Long-Term Success 29:42 Saving, Investing & Wealth Discipline 34:23 “Eating The Seed Corn” & Short-Term Thinking 38:00 What Should I Not Be Doing? Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 186 - Christi Dee - This Blonde Runs
Feb 1300:53:39Tap to summarizeChristi 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 Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 185 - Amy Morin - Mental Strength Isn’t What You Do — It’s What You Don’t Do
Jan 3000:54:59Tap to summarizeAmy 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 Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →
Ep. 184 - Maureen Shea - It’s What You Fight Through
Jan 1601:08:24Tap to summarizeMaureen 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 Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
Transcribe →