With a mix of interviews and commentary, Endurance Minded looks at the psychological and emotional aspects of endurance sports and how they impact performance. Casual, real, and vulnerable conversations that seek to uncover what it means to be an athlete, and how to navigate the inevitable highs and lows that come when we strive to reach our full potential.
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You’re doing all the right things—training hard, building your business, staying “dialed in.” But what if that constant need to be on is actually holding you back? In this solo episode, Taylor breaks down the hidden cost of hyper vigilance and why high performers in sport and business need more than just discipline to grow. We’ll dig into nervous s…
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On this episode we bring back on of our most popular episodes from 2023. It’s important to reflect and recognize that while times and scenarios change, core principles for growth do not. Originally titled, “Recognizing Seasons In Your Life” this relaunch provides clear and actionable guidance on how to recognize the season you’re in, lean in, and m…
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In this episode of Endurance Minded, elite Hyrox athlete Rich Ryan joins us for a deep dive into what it means to stay engaged in the process. We explore the evolution of athletic identity, how to redefine success over time, and the value found in simply pursuing your potential—no matter where it leads. To learn more about Rich, check out RMR Train…
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Be Extra-Ordinary to Achieve the Extraordinary
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45:42If you want to achieve something truly extraordinary, you can’t settle for ordinary actions. Success—whether in work, fitness, or life—requires going beyond what most people are willing to do. In this episode, we break down what it means to be extra-ordinary and how small, intentional shifts in your mindset, habits, and decisions can lead to massiv…
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Rest and Recovery Done Right w/ Erin Taylor
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53:53In her two decades of training elite athletes—including university sports teams, Olympic runners, and IRONMAN champions—as well as everyday runners, pre- and post-natal women, office workers, and more, Athletes for Yoga founder Erin Taylor has seen firsthand the detrimental effects of imbalance. Her new book, Move, Rest, Recover: A Workbook – Your …
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Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time—Start Taking Action Now
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33:53Many people, whether in business, fitness, personal growth, or any major goal, get stuck in waiting mode. They tell themselves: I’ll start when I feel ready. I need to learn more before I begin. The timing just isn’t right yet. The truth? The perfect time doesn’t exist. Waiting doesn’t lead to progress—it keeps you stuck. This episode is about brea…
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Join us on Endurance Minded as we chat with renowned author Matt Fitzgerald about the pursuit of mastery, overcoming challenges, and finding fulfillment in sport and life. Pre-Order “Chasing Mastery” HERE. To Apply for The Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program, click the link. https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/growth-circle/…
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Why Your Mindset is the Biggest Factor in Your Performance
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40:3090% of endurance athletes focus on their training plans—but only 10% actively work on their mindset. What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t in your workouts, but in how you think? Key Takeaways include: ✅ Your mind limits you before your body does—train your mindset like you train your body. ✅ Self-talk, visualization, and reframing tough …
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Episode Description - In this episode of Endurance Minded, we sit down with Jason Tullous to explore the profound connection between self-awareness and endurance performance. Jason shares insights on how understanding your unique strengths, limitations, and mindset can unlock new levels of success in both sport and life. Whether you’re an athlete, …
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Not every year calls for a complete overhaul. In this episode, we explore why consistency can often be the key to success. Learn how doubling down on what’s already working can drive meaningful progress and why sticking to the basics might be the smartest move for your goals. Ready to get clear on what consistency look like for you and your busines…
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What Can Relationships Do For Our Growth?
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58:00Episode Description - In this episode, we explore how relationships are the key to unlocking your full potential. When we operate in a silo and try to achieve our goals alone, we often limit our growth and miss opportunities for connection, collaboration, and accountability. Discover the power of surrounding yourself with the right people and learn…
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We Are Not Our Thoughts w/ Dr. Haley Perlus
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1:09:32Episode Description - Dr. Haley Perlus is an accomplished Sport and Performance Psychology Practitioner, celebrated for her transformative work in helping athletes, business leaders, and high achievers optimize their mental game. Her book, Personal Podium is an Amazon Bestseller. To Apply for The Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program, c…
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Resilience Unleashed: The Power of Bouncing Back w/ Wendy Jones
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1:06:28How we deal with challenges and setbacks is one of the defining aspects of the human condition. It takes more than mental fortitude. It requires resilience, optimism, and a strong community. Wendy Jones, Founder of BeBetter.Life, joins Endurance Minded for a compelling and thought provoking conversation. To Apply for The Growth Circle, TEC’s Busine…
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Episode Description - If you’re in a challenging season, or just having a bad day, Taylor outlines five actionable areas where you can shift your perspective and “take things in stride” no matter what you’re going through. To Apply for The Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program, click the link. https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/gro…
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Using Pain To Your Advantage w/ Dr. Vrzal
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58:13Dr. Scott Vrzal, driven by constant debilitating headaches in his youth, was cured by a Chiropractor. He pursued a career in the same discipline inspired by the change. Initially misdiagnosed and advised to consult a psychiatrist due to the pain, he embarked on a mission to understand headaches' root causes. In this episode Dr. V. and Taylor discus…
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Most people struggle to celebrate their small wins. We focus on the big shiny goals down the road, but miss the opportunities to celebrate along the way. This keeps us feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. In this episode, learn why it’s important to celebrate and what you need to actually make it happen. To Apply for The Growth Circle, TEC’s Business A…
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Expanding The Definition of Health w/ Charlotte Burgin
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1:04:00Charlotte serves as a performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, and sports medic in high-performance environments. She is dedicated to empowering elite athletes to achieve their full potential, even in the face of significant challenges. For more information on Charlotte check out her bio - https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/charlo…
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Kailee is a registered nurse and licensed acupuncturist who is extremely passionate about shifting the focus from "sick" care to "health" care. In this episode Taylor and Kailee expand on the 4 basics of health: Movement, Community, Food, and Sleep. Find Kailee at: https://www.drkaileeacu.com/ To Apply for The Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelera…
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It’s hard to balance holding yourself accountable and giving yourself grace. In this episode, Taylor breaks down five key areas where he’s found are key inflection points for accountability. To Apply for The Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program, click the link. https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/growth-circle/…
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The Intersection of Sports and Business w/ Kasia Siwosz
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Living Room Sessions w/ Dr. Kailee and Coach Jacob
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1:45:54Coming to you live from Taylor's living room in Southwest Montana, Dr. Kailee Carlson and Coach Jacob Oak stop by for a rare in-person recording. Covering everything from entrepreneurship to supplements and nutrition, this in-person convo is packed! Kailee is a registered nurse and licensed acupuncturist who is extremely passionate about shifting t…
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In this episode, Taylor breaks down 5 lessons he learned from the busiest and most dynamic period of his life. Covering his mistakes and areas of reflection, this episode is for anyone who sometimes feels like life is relentless. To apply for the TEC Business Accelerator program go to - https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/team-member/…
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Mental Health In Leadership w/ Erika Shepard
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54:02Erika has spent over a decade working on the front lines of human connection and emotional health & wellbeing. She started her career as a psychiatric nurse, trauma ICU nurse, and forensic nurse. She graduated from Georgetown University with her Masters, and then decided to expand her horizons by moving to holistic healing modalities such as mind-b…
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Stress is an inevitable part of life, but living in it and reacting from a place of stress doesn't have to be. In this episode, Taylor breaks down how to recognize that you're stressed, what got you to that place, and how to manage stress. If you want to build and scale a wildly profitable coaching business, apply for the TEC accelerator program to…
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Doing more is often idolized. We love to imagine that we can keep going, always pushing towards our goals, without the need for rest. However, we tend to find out the hard way that that's not the case. In this episode, Taylor discusses three tactical areas of rest and how you can leverage it in your life to be your best. If you're a health and fitn…
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Mind Body Connection w/ Jay Dichary
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1:08:07Jay Dicharry is one of America’s leading physical therapists and a board-certified sports clinical specialist. He is known for his expertise in diagnosing and rebuilding injured endurance athletes across the globe. His latest book, Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed, 2nd Edition distills cutting-edge biomechanical…
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Everyone wants more time and blames time when they don't accomplish what they want. This episode explores four specific ways that you can manage your time, spend more time doing what you want, and work to accomplish your goals. If you're a health and fitness professional looking to grow and scale your business connect with the TEC business accelera…
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You can build a business and a life doing something you're passionate about. Your business rooted in your passions doesn't have to be a side hustle, it can be your main hustle! Learn 3 key areas to shift your mindset and start building! If you're a health and fitness professional looking to grow and scale your business connect with the TEC business…
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A Thought Is Just A Thought w/ Lydia Black
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1:04:37A former elite rower and coach, Lydia is the lead psychologist at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport and is part of the Australian Institute of Sport Mental Health Referral Network. She works with athletes and coaches across levels, from local amateurs to Olympians, in sports like rowing, triathlon, cycling, and gymnastics. To harness your nerves, fe…
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Jacob Oak is the Founder of Oak Endurance, a runner, coach, and member of the TEC coaching team. He believes that everyone can be an athlete and that endurance sports can be transformative in the lives of those who seek it out. To schedule a free consult with Jacob contact him HERE. If you're a coach, nutrition professional, personal trainer, or an…
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If you've got big goals, be they physical, entrepreneurial, or in any other area of your life, what's your answer to this question? "Are you doing everything you can to accomplish your goal(s)?" Taylor explores how to look at the question, and where to focus your energy, along with a cautionary tale of what it looks like when you go too deep toward…
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Brooke Schohl is a Sports Dietician on the TEC coaching team, a triathlete, a runner, and a mom. Brooke’s passion, enthusiasm, and love for what she does spill over into every interaction. She truly wants everyone to succeed and be the healthiest version of themselves. Find out more about Brooke and reach out to her directly here - https://www.thom…
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Endurance to Entrepreneur: Taylor's Story
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1:54:21Host Taylor Thomas shares his own story with the help of the very talented Bekah Zorgdrager. From endurance sports in college, founding a tech start-up in his early 20s, to working with leaders around the world, Taylor's story sheds light on the lessons life teaches all of us, and how it's important to have fun along with way. To learn more about w…
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Addicted to Comfort w/ Christine Hernandez
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1:00:18Why do so many people set goals and never reach them? Why do we often resist goal setting in the first place? Christine and Taylor tackle these questions and much more as they reflect on the past year and share honest and vulnerable experiences from their own successes and failures. Join our workshop on 1/17/24 at 9 AM MST for a chance to reflect a…
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Bringing back our most-played episode of 2023, "The Evolution of Busy as a Mindset" originally released on February 14th, 2023, this episode couldn't be more relevant than it is during this time of year. Most people are running headlong into the new year with a million things on their to-do lists, and a head full of resolutions. Where does that typ…
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Exploration Into Mental Toughness w/ Kate Allgood
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50:46Kate Allgood, a mental performance coach and CEO of Quantum Performance Inc. Quantum Performance Inc. is a high-performance coaching firm that specializes in mental training for athletes. Kate has worked closely with top athletes in the NHL, NFL, LPGA, Supercross, and other professional leagues. A recognized leader in the field of mental performanc…
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We put off enjoyment too often in hopes that if we can get more done, or accomplish more, only then will we be happy. It's time to change that narrative! - Define the difference between "joy" and "enjoyment". - Remove the "when I get there" mentality. - What can enjoyment look like now? - Taking the long-term approach. If you're looking to find wha…
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Braden Bott is a longtime athlete who's recently made the transition to coaching. In this episode, we discuss his perspectives from both sides of endurance sports. We cover everything from training to communicating effectively with your partner and much more. For more information, support, and resources visit thomasendurancecoaching.com…
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The Power of Being Solution-Focused w/ Christine Hernandez
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1:07:08So often we use the phrase "I don't know" as a catch-all. It stops us from digging deeper, from leaning into hard things, from finding solutions to problems that may be the key to taking us where we want to go. In this episode, Taylor and Christine discuss how to be solution-focused, and develop a mindset that supports who you want to be, and what …
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There's lots of talk about routines these days. Morning routines, evening routines, nutrition, exercise, the list goes on and on. While that's great, what do we do when life changes and we have to navigate the normal day-to-day while still trying to maintain some version of our routines? Taylor provides 5 actionable areas to focus on so that routin…
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We have a tendency to add more, often in an attempt to set ourselves up for a "win", or feel good about checking more off of our to-do list. This often puts us in a position to move on from things before we've committed enough time or energy to know what really works. This episode outlines how to take pride in committing to things that are hard, an…
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Jeremy Ryan Slate is the host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world, as well as the CEO of Command Your Brand. He’s the author of the best-selling book Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Life. From Unremarkable to Extraordinary: How t…
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DO Something Different to BE Someone Different!
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36:39If you want something different, you have to DO something different. The "doing" is where most people encounter friction. The following areas are where you need to get clear to remove the friction and make moves! - You have to be someone different. - You have to know who you are. - Know what you want. - Know what's stopping you. ***** Today's episo…
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Loneliness in Sport and Leadership w/ Nick Jonsson
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1:04:43Nick Jonsson, is an Ironman triathlon athlete, #1 International Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, Leadership Keynote Speaker, and Executive Mental Health Advocate. Nick is not only an accomplished athlete but also the Co-Founder and MD of Executives' Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia, a distinguished networking organiza…
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Taylor highlights five of the most popular topics from previous episodes. Touching on fitness, mindset, business, and more. There's something in this one for everyone. Destination Impact Retreat - https://www.impactinitiative.network/retreats ***** Today's episode is brought to you by, InsideTracker. Visit https://info.insidetracker.com/endurancemi…
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Removing the Clutter with Stacy Conte
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1:11:31Stacy Conte is a highly accomplished coach and certified professional. Her expertise extends to brain-based coaching through certification from the NeuroLeadership Institute and positive psychology coaching through the Wholebeing Institute. She's the owner of Mother's Pathway where she coaches mothers and other individuals to get the most out of li…
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All too often we let fear, anxiety, risk aversion, or doubt get in the way of stepping into new opportunities or pushing ourselves toward our full potential. We operate from a place of scarcity vs. a mindset of expansion. In this episode, Taylor outlines ways to expand your capacity in order to reap the benefits of pushing yourself outside of your …
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To get something different, we have to do something different. We often expect different results from engaging in the same actions. This is where a pattern interrupt comes in. Take action to accomplish your goals! Check out the retreat opportunity from Impact Initiative for an amazing pattern interrupt this Fall: https://www.impactinitiative.networ…
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Taylor discusses the importance of recognizing that there are seasons of work and rest in our lives, and how to take full advantage of them when they present themselves. He outlines mindset shifts and tactical tools to help you reframe these seasons in your own life and how to ensure they're in alignment with the life you want to live. Destination …
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Christopher Maher is a former US Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a US Navy SEAL and child. By combining a “seal team mindset” with modern stress resolution strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body, mind, and emotions from pain, tension, and emotional distortion by developing subtractive tools f…
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