A certified mental performance coach and consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology who also comes armed with a PhD and Masters in Sport and Performance Psychology, Cindra Kamphoff has worked alongside The Minnesota Vikings, USA Track & Field, and several Fortune 100 and 500 companies throughout her career. She’s the author of the Amazon Best Seller, Beyond Grit, an award-winning speaker and host of the top-rated High Performance Mindset Podcast which has over 1 million+ downlo...
Nov 09, 2022•55 min
Everything we accomplish in life begins with saying “yes” and John’s trip to Nepal was no exception. Saying “yes” opened the doors to stretching boundaries, learning what’s possible, and turning off the noise in order to gain clarity. In this episode, we explore John's backpacking trek in Nepal. As he reflects on his experience, we're talking about what he learned in the mountains… • Getting out of your own head • Exploring what you’re capable of • Winning the mental war • Journeying toward cont...
Oct 26, 2022•34 min
What bold moves are you making today? What are you doing to step into your own discomfort zone? Where are you growing right now? This is your time to step up and go! In this episode, we explore some of preparation for John's upcoming backpacking trek in Nepal. As he gets closer to taking off, we're talking about the lessons he's learned so far... • The value of consistency and preparation • Managing anxiety and fear in the face of unknowns • Expecting the unexpected and embracing the uncomfortab...
Oct 12, 2022•30 min
What's essential in your life? It's time to ask some tough questions – the kind that will unlock your potential and greatness! In this episode, we explore some of the insights from the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. As we discuss, life is full of tradeoffs, and saying "yes" to everything is a losing strategy. Instead, we need to quit straddling, set some guardrails for ourselves, and get focused on the essential few rather than the trivial and mediocre many. ...
Sep 28, 2022•40 min
What guides how you show up each day? In today’s conversation, we’re diving into the Bushido Code, the warrior principles that defined Samurai culture. Ben Durbin, a guest on Episode 35, introduced us to the connection between the Samurai and mindfulness. Exploring that more after our conversation with Ben, we came across the Bushido Code. Specifically, the Samurai warrior was called to live a life focused on eight virtues: • Justice • Courage • Compassion/Mercy • Respect • Honesty/Integrity • H...
Sep 14, 2022•31 min
Dr. Carli Braun Kody is a licensed psychologist, a certified mindfulness teacher and coach, a certified Daring Way™ facilitator, and a speaker with 23 years of service in the mental health field. Following a series of life-changing athletic injuries and life stressors, Carli turned to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Over time, she developed committed practices in those areas, leading to a deep understanding of the mind-body instrument. Ben Durbin is a 27-year Navy combat veteran wh...
Aug 31, 2022•49 min
Chris Cathers is a: Special Forces Green Beret Stage 4 Cancer Fighter Veteran Suicide Documentary Producer Self-Proclaimed "Professional Sufferer" A Walking Example of Grit This interview with Chris is one of those conversations every one of us needs to hear. You'll learn about embracing uncomfortable things in your life, developing your own never-quit mindset, and protecting your mental health when the struggles come. You're either in a storm, just passing through one, or there's one on the way...
Aug 17, 2022•54 min
In Episode 33, we're exploring: • Investing in yourself • Answering the question: "If not now, when?" • Battling procrastination • Making and taking the time to recharge • Living a bold life • Making the most of our sphere of influence
Aug 03, 2022•37 min
In Episode 32, we're exploring: • The importance of defining your purpose • Knowing where your identity comes from • Living a relational vs. transactional life • Creating your continuity plan • Managing the emotional roller coasters in life
Jul 20, 2022•39 min
In Episode 31, we're exploring: • The one goal-setting question that makes all the difference • Finishing what we start • The reality of work/life balance • Managing our time with accountability • Working like a farmer
Jul 06, 2022•20 min
In Episode 30, we're unpacking: • Celebrating our independence • How we've politicized words like "Patriot" • The polarization of America • Serving each other in our communities • Honoring the legacy of those who served and came before us
Jul 03, 2022•27 min
In Episode 29, we're exploring: • Communicating well • Differentiating yourself • Your life’s strategy, plan, and tactical execution • Loving yourself • The Gap versus the Gain • Celebrating the wins
Jun 22, 2022•35 min
In Episode 28, we're exploring: • Our Murph Challenge experience • The Murph meets resilience • Where does resilience come from? • Examples of resilience • Creating resilience in our lives • How resilience relates to the uncomfortable
Jun 08, 2022•38 min
In Episode 27, we're exploring: • Being prepared for life • Preparation as a mindset • Listening to your gut • Letting go of “I want an easy life.” • Anticipating the hard things • Making room for the unexpected • How preparation creates confidence
May 25, 2022•36 min
In Episode 26, we're exploring: • Looking back on Grit Meets Growth’s first year • Finishing our 75 Hard experience • Achieving goals and setting new ones • Saying “Yes!” to new challenges • Mentorship as a two-way street • The power of your tribe and circle
May 11, 2022•33 min
In Episode 25, we're unpacking: • Adjusting our perspective • Changing what we give power to in our lives • Giving yourself permission to recharge • Finding the silver lining in hard things • Leaning into discipline
Apr 27, 2022•34 min
In Episode 24, we're diving deep into regret and asking: • What do you regret most from your past? • How can we learn from past regret? • How do we let go of our past regret? • How do we eliminate future regrets? • What does a life without future regrets look like?
Apr 13, 2022•49 min
In Episode 23, we're exploring the recipe for building a magnetic life: • Prioritizing your health • Cultivating trust • Ignoring what other people think • Reacting well to life • Comparing yourself to you (and you alone) • Growing a little every day • Building your future
Mar 30, 2022•39 min
In Episode 22, we're exploring: • How do we define "grit"? • What grit looks like and where it comes from • Finding peace in the chaos • Choosing which weight to carry in life • Keeping anxiety in check • Leaning into your purpose
Mar 16, 2022•43 min
In Episode 21, we're exploring: • The first week of 75 Hard • Stretching your personal boundaries • Shutting down the wrong voices, including your own • 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Go… A lesson in starting hard things • Building uncomfortable things into your life
Mar 02, 2022•36 min
In Episode 20, we're exploring: • Living a no excuses life • Asking for help and connecting with mentors • Getting back up after we crash • Going "full gas" in all we do • Doing the work when we don't feel like it • Connecting your goals to body, mind, and soul Episode 20 starts now…
Feb 16, 2022•41 min
In Episode 19, we're digging deep into: • Getting comfortable with a little imperfection • Leading with gratitude • Success begins in your head… • …and it requires getting down in the dirt • Going to war against your inner self • Saying screw it to the odds Episode 19 starts now…
Feb 02, 2022•40 min
In Episode 18, we're digging deep into: • Getting through the funks and slumps • Letting life's seeds grow in the dirt • Controlling our inner voice • Dropping the excuses • Knocking down our obstacles • Adding value in everything we do Episode 18 starts now…
Jan 19, 2022•30 min
Welcome to Episode 17! We're unlocking... • The power of your second thought to battle your first • Saying screw the odds and doing big things • Remembering that success isn't a straight line • Keeping fear in its place and preventing self-sabotage • Chasing what's really important (not everything is) • Staying aligned with what matters • Visualizing your achievements before they happen Episode 17 starts now…
Jan 05, 2022•43 min
Ready to set some goals? In Episode 16 we're diving into: • Reflecting back on past lessons • Anticipating the obstacles and distractions • Saying “no” to setting resolutions • Finding your fuel • Leveraging accountability • Getting back up when you fail Episode 16 starts now…
Dec 22, 2021•41 min
Ready to challenge yourself? In Episode 15 we're diving into: • Finishing strong and resisting the urge to coast • Celebrating this year's wins • Goal setting for the new year • Creating space for what you want • Taking back your time • Life in the frying pan Let’s get after it! Episode 15 starts now…
Dec 08, 2021•35 min
Ready to challenge yourself? In Episode 14 we're exploring: • Embracing gratitude 365 days a year • Finding gratitude in the midst of challenges • Seeing challenges as opportunities • Surrounding ourselves with the right people • Healthy self-talk and finding confidence • Being the change we want in the world Let’s get after it! Episode 14 starts now…
Nov 24, 2021•37 min
Ready to challenge yourself? In Episode 13 we're digging into: • Burying what’s not serving us in our lives • Opening yourself up to outside feedback • Killing the distractions and noise • Holding yourself accountable • 100% results require 100% effort • Staying true to you • Gratitude Let’s go! It all starts here in Episode 13…
Nov 10, 2021•37 min
Welcome to Grit Meets Growth! In Episode 12 we're talking about: • Being patient with your results • Decision-making and preparation • Experiencing "almost" crashes • Being able to say, "I'm trying." • Mental health and checking in • Disagreement without division • Control what you can control • Taking extreme ownership Curious? It’s all right here in Episode 12…
Oct 27, 2021•37 min
Welcome to Grit Meets Growth! In Episode 11 we're diving into • Answering "How bad do you want it?" • Riding on the gravel to get there • Living with no regrets • Removing fear's handcuffs • Doing what you don't want to • Defining your absolutes and guardrails • What looks like a weed might be something else... Curious? It’s all right here in Episode 11…
Oct 13, 2021•42 min
