Ep. 165: "I know I'll be ok" with USA Handball Player Julia Taylor

What gives someone the confidence to say those five words?In this episode of the Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Matt Thomann sits down with Team USA Women's Handball athlete Julia Taylor to explore a journey marked by profound loss, unwavering purpose, and servant leadership.After losing both of her parents as a young child, Julia learned firsthand that resilience isn't something you're born with—it's something you discover when life forces you to keep moving forward. That lesson carried her from a college club sport to professional handball in Europe, to representing Team USA, and now to helping shape the future of her sport through leadership.Together, Coach Matt and Julia discuss:Why adversity can become our greatest teacherHow purpose keeps us going when motivation fadesWhat true leadership looks like when you're serving the next generationThe mental skills elite athletes use to perform under pressureWhy the lessons we learn in sports prepare us for life far beyond competitionWhether you're an athlete, coach, parent, educator, or simply navigating a difficult season, Julia's story is a powerful reminder that resilience isn't about avoiding hardship—it's about knowing that whatever comes your way...You'll be ok.A special thanks to Shane Fisher and American Paragons for connecting us with another outstanding Team USA athlete.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could benefit from it.To learn more about the American Paragons Foundation:americanparagons.orgFor more information about Mental Mettle Coaching:Sign up here for the FREE Resilient Parents Playbook:www.resilientparentsplaybook.comContact:[email protected] for a free coaching session with Coach Thomannwww.mentalmettlecoach.com