• ntroduction to Jack Green (00:00)

  • Double Olympian in the 400m hurdles (2012, 2016)
  • Mental health advocate and well-being leader
  • Work with organizations like MIND, Young Minds, and UK Parliament

• Early Beginnings & Athletic Journey (05:10)

  • Discovering a passion for track at age 7
  • Transitioning from high jump and cross country to hurdles
  • Breaking a British record at 15 despite technical struggles

• The Road to the Olympics & Mental Struggles (15:45)

  • Rapid rise from 106th in the world to 6th within two years
  • The pressure of competing at London 2012
  • Battling self-doubt, fear, and unrealistic expectations

• The Moment That Changed Everything (28:30)

  • The semifinal race at the Olympics—overwhelmed by fear
  • Hitting a hurdle and falling in front of 80,000 people
  • Struggling with comparison, self-worth, and the weight of failure

• Rebuilding After the Olympics (40:15)

  • Facing depression and redefining identity beyond sport
  • Learning to balance hard work with emotional well-being
  • Becoming a mental health advocate and coaching athletes for sustainability

• Lessons in Mental Fitness & Performance (55:20)

  • Why elite sport is inherently unhealthy and how it can be improved
  • The importance of emotional intelligence in high performance
  • Key insights for athletes, professionals, and anyone striving for excellence

• Final Thoughts & Takeaways (1:05:00)

  • The power of self-awareness in performance
  • Advice for young athletes: Focus on growth, not just results
  • Resources for mental fitness and resilience

• Meet Austin Love: Former WKYC-TV anchor, now a commercial real estate professional and host of Love in the Land podcast.
• Early Career Journey: How a last-minute internship at a local TV station changed his career trajectory.
• Facing Fear and Embracing Change: From live reporting struggles to making a bold career move into real estate.
• The Role of Mindset & Visualization: How mental conditioning and visualization helped him transition from media to business.
• Lessons from Interviews: Insights from speaking with athletes, entrepreneurs, and community leaders on Love in the Land.
• Personal Motivation & Support: How his wife’s unwavering belief and his mother’s resilience through cancer have shaped his perspective.
• Why Cleveland? What made Austin fall in love with the city and dedicate his work to its development.
• Key Takeaway: Life is about choices—whether in career, mindset, or happiness, success starts with intentional decisions.

Episode Highlights:

• Anna’s journey from Stanford basketball to life beyond the game
• How she handled injuries, setbacks, and the mental challenges of elite competition
• The importance of reinvention and finding identity outside of sports
• Lessons learned from playing for legendary coach Tara VanDerveer
• Insights on NIL, the evolving landscape of college athletics, and brand-building for student-athletes
• Anna’s transition into a business career and new ventures in sports technology

Quotes from Anna:

“I feel like when I reinvented myself, I also reinvented the sport for myself and what it meant to me.”
“The best ability is availability.” – A Tara VanDerveer lesson that shaped Anna’s approach to sports and life.

In this episode of The Limitless Minds Podcast, we sit down with Manuel Valdivieso, a former pro basketball player turned world-class performance and recovery specialist. From playing alongside NBA legends like the Gasol brothers to becoming a trusted expert for elite athletes such as Kristaps Porzingis and Russell Wilson, Manuel shares his incredible journey of resilience, adaptation, and mastery in the world of sports science.

He reveals the behind-the-scenes reality of working with top-tier athletes, the challenges of sports recovery, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that fuels their success. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just someone fascinated by the mindset of high performers, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

• Charlie Smith is a keynote speaker and mental performance consultant.
• Formerly successful in commercial development for 30 years, he now helps individuals and organizations build mental resilience.
• His My Life, My Pen framework empowers people to rewrite their own stories.

Key Themes Discussed:

• • Celebrates 16 years of sobriety and credits consistent habits for personal growth.
  • Discusses how childhood trauma and external influences shaped his early self-image.
  • The importance of taking back control of one’s narrative instead of letting past experiences define identity.Mindset and Mental Conditioning
    • Highlights the role of beliefs in shaping behaviors and outcomes.
    • Inspired by Trevor Moawad’s philosophy: No one influences you more than you.
    • Developing an "internal ad campaign" to reinforce positive self-perception and beliefs Resilience and Adversity
      • Shares lessons from working with athletes and high performers on handling setbacks.
      • The concept of "destination disease"—thinking happiness lies in the future rather than in the present.
      • Encourages making adversity an advantage by shifting perspective and taking action
    • Technology and Mental Fitness
      • Discusses the impact of social media on self-esteem and identity.
      • The challenge of maintaining real-world relationships in a digital-driven world.
      • Practical tips like setting phone boundaries and implementing a "digital sunset."
    • Future Goals
      • Plans to write a book expanding on My Life, My Pen.
      • Encourages listeners to take control of their own narratives and live with intentionality.

In this episode of Limitless Minds, keynote speaker and mental performance consultant Charlie Smith shares his journey of resilience, overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and self-doubt to reclaim his life. Growing up in Scarborough, Maine, Charlie endured years of abuse at the hands of his father, which led him to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, including dishonesty and alcohol use starting at the age of 12. Despite his struggles, he built a successful career in commercial real estate, but by age 35, his addiction had taken full control. A turning point came in 2008 when his mother escaped an abusive marriage and moved in with him, forcing him to confront the truth about his life. With the support of his therapist, Dr. Paul Hirsch, and a mentor in a 12-step program, Charlie began his recovery journey, learning that success leaves clues and that surrounding oneself with the right people can lead to transformation. He emphasizes that rock bottom is where you stop digging, and true change begins with a single step.

This podcast episode is all about fitness and mindset coach David Freeman, who shares his journey from college football to leading the Alpha program at Lifetime Fitness. David's known for his super motivational style, and he dives deep into how fitness, mindset, and community can help people unlock their potential. He talks about the mental toughness of training, and how messing up can actually help you grow.

David also talks about how being open and vulnerable and leading by serving others is so important. He shares stories from growing up with a strict dad and a tough-love sister, and his insights give you real strategies for being resilient and leading with purpose. Whether you're into fitness or just need some motivation, this episode is packed with inspiring life lessons.

Show Notes:

• Katelyn Good’s journey from competitive figure skating to a successful career in marketing and mental performance coaching.
• How visualization can enhance performance by up to 35%, supported by Katelyn’s personal and coaching experiences.
• The importance of self-talk and creating empowering narratives, particularly during moments of adversity and transition.
• Strategies for reframing identity after career-ending injuries and leveraging athletic mindsets in new professional paths.
• Practical tips on using modeling, scripting, and guided visualizations for personal and professional growth.
• Insights on the psychological toll of tying one’s identity to a singular role and how to redefine it post-transition

Show Notes:

• Katelyn Good’s journey from competitive figure skating to a successful career in marketing and mental performance coaching.
• How visualization can enhance performance by up to 35%, supported by Katelyn’s personal and coaching experiences.
• The importance of self-talk and creating empowering narratives, particularly during moments of adversity and transition.
• Strategies for reframing identity after career-ending injuries and leveraging athletic mindsets in new professional paths.
• Practical tips on using modeling, scripting, and guided visualizations for personal and professional growth.
• Insights on the psychological toll of tying one’s identity to a singular role and how to redefine it post-transition.

Show Notes:

1. Introduction to Travis Thomas:
   • Background in sports, improv comedy, and leadership coaching.
   • Author of Three Words for Getting Unstuck and creator of "Live Yes And."
2. From Flint, Michigan, to Elite Coaching:
   • Growing up in Flint during challenging economic times and the impact on his mindset.
   • Transition from playing and coaching soccer to improvisation and leadership training.
3. The Power of Improvisation in Leadership:
   • How improv principles helped him build relationships and lead in high-stakes environments.
   • Applications of improvisation in sports, business, and personal growth.
4. Key Stories and Turning Points:
   • The serendipity of sending his book to Greg Berhalter and its transformative outcome.
   • Meeting the U.S. Men’s National Team and fostering culture through vulnerability and connection.
5. Insights from the World Cup Journey:
   • Working with emerging stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
   • Lessons from building intentional culture and dealing with uncertainty.
6. Practical Takeaways for Listeners:
   • The importance of purpose over plans.
   • Embracing the "raffle ticket" analogy for consistent effort and patience.
   • Staying grounded and impactful in a world of uncertainty.

• Early Influences: Growing up in Manhattan during the vibrant 90s, Michael’s early exposure to hip-hop culture, the restaurant industry, and his drive to work hard from a young age.
• The Birth of The Meatball Shop: How Michael and his partner turned a simple concept into a beloved New York City institution with lines out the door.
• Resilience and Recovery: Michael’s candid account of overcoming addiction, finding his footing, and how these experiences shaped his approach to life and business.
• Core Philosophy: The power of endurance, grit, and a “no matter what” mindset in achieving success.