How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Start Winning (From an Olympian!): Gwen Jorgensen

How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Start Winning (From an Olympian!): Gwen Jorgensen

She’s a gold-medal-winning Olympic athlete, a powerhouse of perseverance, and a role model for anyone chasing big goals. Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Gwen Jorgensen. She’s an Olympic triathlete turned marathon runner, and today she’s sharing what it really takes to succeed, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Listen in to this episode to hear how Gwen overcame the fear of success, found motivation through injury and uncertainty, and shifted from being introverted to confidently owning her space. Gwen opens up about the moment she won Olympic gold, how she handles setbacks and pressure, and the daily habits that help her stay grounded, healthy, and happy. Whether you’re an athlete or just navigating your own personal finish lines, this conversation is packed with wisdom you’ll want to carry with you.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:29) How Gwen Got Started

(03:19) Gwen's Greatest Challenge

(05:27) Who Do I Need A WHY?

(06:16) What Is A Fear of Success?

(09:32) How Can I Tell If I Have A Fear of Success?

(11:41) Gwen's Top Three Tips

(14:40) Gwen's Guide To Health & Training

(18:14) How Can I Become More Extraverted?

(20:26) Benefits Of Being Extraverted

(23:01) Inside Gwen's Mind After Winning An Olympic Gold Medal

(25:10) Training vs Competing

(29:08) How Can I Stay Motivated?

(31:10) Tips For Working Well With Others

(33:35) Gwen On Switching Sports

(39:23) Tips For Finding Fun In Everyday

(40:17) How Gwen Stayed Positive While Injured

(43:21) Internal vs External Competition

(48:00) What's On Gwen's Horizon?

(48:55) One Belief/Behavior That Has Positively Contributed To Gwen's Life

(50:58) What Brings Gwen A Small Bit of Happiness

(52:27) Gwen To Her Teen Self

(53:27) Gwen's Motivational Quote

(55:13) Key Takeaways

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