Ep. 136: ⁠How Jasmine Jones Built a Champion Mindset: Resilience & Discipline

Send us Fan MailJasmine Jones is an Airman in the United States Air Force, a High-Performance Athlete with Team USA Bobsled, Mid-American Conference Most Outstanding Track Performer, First Team College All-American, Bobsleigh Bronze Medalist in the 2026 Winter Olympics (which ended EMU’s 42-year drought without a US Olympic medal for the university’s athletes) and a single Mom.-Quick Episode Summary:Air Force Olympian Jasmine Jones discusses resilience, motherhood, bobsled journey.-People and Names mentioned in the episode:Riley TejcekAlex KleinKelly CurtisCoach Chris Best / Eastern MichiganCoach Christopher Fogt / USA Bobsled CoachElana Meyers Taylor-🔥 Torch Takeaways Include:◼ Embrace the Power of Perseverance: Jasmine Jones overcame personal and professional setbacks, showing that the drive to keep going, even when doors seem closed, can lead to extraordinary achievements.◼ Prioritize Mental Fitness: Success isn’t just physical. Jasmine Jones credits her growth to strengthening her mindset, highlighting the importance of mental health practices, visualization, and having a strong support system.◼ Lead by Example and Lift Others: As a single mom and athlete, Jasmine Jones models for her daughter and listeners alike that with discipline and purpose, you can thrive in multiple arenas, and inspire those around you to do the same.-Podcast Chapters:00:00 Balancing work, parenting, and training03:45 Joining the Air Force and training07:14 Gaining discipline through life challenges12:26 Mindful practices and rituals16:19 Perseverance and staying motivated19:21 Importance of mental health20:35 Mental fitness in professional sports25:28 Riley's dedication and hard work29:12 Favorite celebratory meal30:46 Dreaming of a hometown event33:22 Balancing career and parenthood-Quotes to open episodes:“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive”“If God said it, that’s the end of it.” - Christine Vincent -Jasmine's Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayye_jazzj/ Support the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.