In Episode #19, Matt and Ash share Diana Nyad's incredible story of swimming from Cuba to Florida. She became the first person to complete this long-distance swim, covering 103 miles in under 60 hours. Nyad attempted the swim four times before finally succeeding at the age of 63. Her journey was filled with challenges, including thunderstorms, waves, the Gulf Stream, cold water, sharks, and jellyfish. Despite these obstacles, Nyad persevered and inspired many with her determination and resilience. Despite multiple failed attempts, she never gave up on her dream. She finally achieved her goal, redefining age and limits. Her story teaches us to believe in ourselves, challenge societal limitations, and never give up on our dreams.

In Episode #18, Ashley Hatch and Dr. Matt Moore discuss the story of Alex Honnold and his incredible feat of free solo climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. They explore themes of focus and concentration, goal setting, mental rehearsal, and the psychological challenges Honnold faced. They also discuss how Honnold developed a healthy relationship with fear and embraced it as part of the process. Honnold's self-awareness and ability to eliminate distractions contributed to his achievements. The idea of being fearless is a myth; it's about responding to fear differently. The brain's response to fear can be shaped through experience and preparation.

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Coach Amber Whiting joins Ditto and shares her experience of coaching the BYU Women's Basketball team and the challenges of balancing coaching her daughter, Amari. She discusses the process of transitioning from coaching high school basketball to becoming a D1 head coach and the importance of being true to oneself. Coach Whiting also emphasizes the value of doing the right things the right way and maintaining classiness in both winning and losing. She shares her approach to mental health and resilience, encouraging her players to give themselves grace and learn from their failures. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review!