{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Overcoming Incredible Challenges with Powerhouse Meredith Kessler","description":"Today we\u2019re talking about overcoming massive, incredible challenges \u2014 the kinds of things you never thought you could get through. When it comes to big achievements that do not work out perfectly, a lot of people figure it wasn\u2019t meant to be and give up on their goals. What I think is really important \u2014 and I tell this with every single client of mine \u2014 is that all great achievements and successes follow many, many failures. Think President Lincoln; he lost eight gubernatorial races before becoming President \u2014 eight! How many of us would go through eight cycles of running for office? That\u2019s 30 years. Doing anything worthwhile in life is going to take effort. Our guest today, is on a whole other level. She knows all about getting through the uncomfortable and even enjoys the thrill of not knowing when she can get through something and still continuing to push on through. Meredith Kessler is an 11-time Ironman Champion and 21-time Half Ironman Champion (an incredibly challenging triathlon that takes over 8 hours to complete). On top of that, she completed her last one pregnant! Meredith is such a powerhouse; an absolute inspiration \u2014 but also very laid back and grateful. Listen in to this week\u2019s episode on the lessons Meredith has learned throughout her athletic career and how she was able to accomplish these massive, incredible successes in her lifetime.   Topics Discussed: [:35] Our topic today: overcoming massive, incredible challenges. [1:00] One of the challenges Sophie is going through now: pregnancy. [5:50] Some of the challenges from my past. [8:37] The tricks and tools that Sophie uses to get through a tough challenge. [10:06] What I use as motivation to get through a challenge. [10:43] Anxiety and meditation. [12:39] Our communication style that helps separate \u2018goals and work talk\u2019 from our relationship. [13:44] The advice I offer to clients to help them push past \u2018failure\u2019 and continue towards their goals. [16:10] About our powerhouse of a guest today, Meredith. [20:10] What an Ironman Triathlon is. [21:50] Meredith\u2019s main motivation to get into the Ironman Triathlon and what she loves about it. [23:17] The process and ritual of training and Meredith\u2019s love for sports. [24:56] Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable; what allows Meredith to break through this barrier. [26:57] Anything worthwhile in life takes effort and work; \u2018showing up\u2019 to your relationship, work, etc. [27:45] The five lessons Meredith has learned from sports that have helped her through life and develop a \u2018we\u2019 mindsight. [29:54] The assumption that someone successful is gifted and the falsity of that belief. [32:08] How Meredith pushes through the losses and \u2018failures.\u2019 [33:33] Not letting people taking credit for her failures. [34:27] Embarking on her new phase of life: Meredith\u2019s athletic goals and giving birth to her new baby. [35:36] Meredith\u2019s hardest moments. [38:20] Meredith\u2019s struggles outside of the racing world. [40:00] What is Meredith\u2019s go-to self-care routine? [41:20] What ignites Meredith?   Where to Find Our Guest \u2014 Meredith Kessler Website: MeredithKessler.com Instagram: @mbkessler Facebook: @mbkessler55 Twitter: @mbkessler   Mentioned in this Episode: Tricia: YourJoyologist.com @beingtricia Ironman.com \u201cThe True Struggles of Transformation,\u201d Adi Jaffe, TEDx Huntsville   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie\u2019s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi\u2019s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast\u2026 Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com   About Our SPONSOR: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients. ","author_name":"IGNTD","author_url":"http:\/\/www.igntd.com\/podcast","html":"