Dr. Rob Bell Interviews experts as they share about mental toughness and their "Hinge" moment. Every one of us is getting ready for that one moment, person or event that will connect who we are with who we become! Will you be ready?
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03-13-2026
Tim 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
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02-27-2026
Michael 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?
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02-13-2026
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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01-30-2026
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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01-16-2026
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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