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Grateful and Full of Greatness with Mark GliciniAuthor: Mark Glicini
Mark Glicini is a renowned mental performace coach. Inside these discussions, he dives deeply into strategies that lead to peak performance. In addition to his work in the field of Sport & Performance Psychology, he remains a professional lacrosse player, certified fitness trainer and nutritionist. Mark works with elite high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, as well as Olympians and executives. Each guest on this podcast not only understands what it takes to reach greatness, he or she remains in constant pursuit of it. Topics include physical strength and conditioning, mental health, nutrition, high performance techniques and spiritual growth. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Consistent Growth through Honest Self-Awareness with Angela Naeth
Wednesday, 15 July, 2026
Episode SummaryProfessional triathlete, Ironman champion, coach, and founder of I Race Like a Girl, Angela Naeth joins Mark Glicini for a deep conversation about identity, resilience, and the continuous pursuit of personal growth. Together, they explore why athletic performance is ultimately about discovering who you are beyond the results.Angela shares how years of overcoming injuries, navigating difficult relationships, and committing to therapy transformed her motivation from proving her worth to embracing curiosity, authenticity, and lifelong growth. She opens up about the limiting beliefs, emotional "prisons," and major life transitions that shaped both her athletic career and personal life.Beyond endurance sports, Mark and Angela discuss meaningful relationships, vulnerability, creativity, identity, and why our greatest growth often comes through challenge, self-awareness, and honest reflection.Listeners will hear one of the most open and vulnerable conversations ever featured on Grateful and Full of Greatness, filled with practical wisdom for athletes, leaders, and anyone searching for a deeper understanding of themselves.What We CoverMeeting Yourself Through ChallengeIdentity Beyond PerformanceCuriosity and Personal GrowthWhy Winning Isn't EnoughTherapy and Self-AwarenessBreaking Limiting BeliefsCreativity as a Path to GrowthAuthentic LeadershipMeaningful RelationshipsCoaching with Confidence and CuriosityChapters00:00 — Introduction01:04 — Opening Your Heart to Opportunity05:00 — The Gift of Never Feeling Settled08:23 — Running Toward Purpose Instead of Away from Fear12:29 — Overthinking, Feeling Deeply, and Vulnerability14:50 — What Truly Motivates High Performers19:04 — Finding Yourself Through Movement22:14 — Lessons From Two Decades of Competition25:16 — Injuries, Comebacks, and Identity26:47 — Expanding Identity Beyond Sport28:05 — Curiosity, Honesty, and Core Values30:30 — Therapy, Self-Awareness, and Emotional Growth33:20 — Perspective Shifts That Change Your Life36:13 — Why Angela Fell in Love with Gravel Cycling43:25 — Leaving Comfort to Chase a Bigger Dream48:20 — Courage, Boundaries, and Assertiveness52:20 — Creativity Is the Golden Ticket57:23 — Possibility, Innovation, and Problem Solving01:01:07 — Comparison, Freedom, and Living Without Boxes01:04:35 — The Question Every Athlete Should Ask01:07:14 — Building Connection Through Coaching01:12:31 — Final Reflections and Where to ConnectKey TakeawaysGrowth begins with honest self-awareness rather than external validation.Curiosity creates more lasting progress than perfection.Winning does not define your worth. The process reveals who you are.Vulnerability strengthens connection with yourself and others.Identity should continue evolving instead of becoming tied to achievement alone.Setbacks often become the greatest opportunities for personal transformation.Comparison drains performance. Self-discovery fuels it.True coaching is helping people discover what already exists within themselves.About Angela NaethAngela Naeth is a professional triathlete, Ironman champion, endurance coach, and founder of I Race Like a Girl. With over two decades of elite racing experience, Angela has built a career defined by resilience, curiosity, and continuous learning. Through coaching and community building, she helps athletes develop not only their physical performance but also the mindset, confidence, and self-awareness needed for lasting success.This episode is sponsored by:WHOOP — FREE Band + FREE 1st Month SubscriptionTHORNE — 25% OFF All SupplementsOther Ways to Listen and Watch🎧 Listen/Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ruq1L8SNPyGmAqLdrVAVQ🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grateful-and-full-of-greatness-with-mark-glicini/id1498665905?uo=4🌐 Visit Mark Glicini's Website: https://www.markglicini.com/
