Episode 76: "LIMITLESS: TRAINING FOR THE PERSON YOU'RE BECOMING" GUEST: KERI MANDELL

Limitless: Training for the Person You're Becoming | Episode 76 with Keri Mandell, "The Iron Yogi"What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want...is the story you've been telling yourself?In Episode 76 of The PhD Journey Unplugged, Dr. Sarah Gordon welcomes endurance athlete, coach, author, and motivational speaker Keri Mandell, known to many as "The Iron Yogi."Keri has dedicated her life to discovering what is possible when we move beyond perceived limitations. From running extraordinary endurance events in some of the world's most challenging environments to helping others transform their own lives through movement, mindfulness, and purpose, her journey reminds us that our greatest barriers are often the ones we place on ourselves.In this inspiring conversation, Keri shares the lessons that shaped her life, what she learned while literally running around the world in seven days, and why true growth begins long before we ever cross a finish line.Together, Sarah and Keri explore what it means to train—not simply for an event—but for the person we are becoming.Whether you're an endurance athlete, entrepreneur, leader, student, or simply someone striving to become the best version of yourself, this episode will challenge you to rethink your own potential.In this episode, they discuss:• Developing a limitless mindset• Training for personal growth, not just performance• Resilience through adversity• The relationship between physical endurance and mental strength• Yoga, mindfulness, and self-discovery• Breaking through self-imposed limitations• Finding purpose through challenge• Lessons from elite endurance racing• Building confidence one decision at a time• Living intentionallyFeatured GuestKeri MandellEndurance Athlete"The Iron Yogi"Author of Limitless: What I Learned Running the World in Seven Days (Release Date: October 1st, 2026) - Sign up here for pre-release: https://www.empowertrainingandretreats.com/limitlessVisit Keri:https://www.empowertrainingandretreats.comSubscribe to The PhD Journey UnpluggedIf you enjoy conversations exploring resilience, leadership, health, motivation, successful aging, endurance sports, and living a life of purpose, be sure to subscribe and join our growing community.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhDJourneyUnpluggedAlso available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (and additional free RSS feeds).Connect with Dr. Sarah GordonFounder & HostThe PhD Journey UnpluggedWhere education meets inspiration through authentic conversations that empower people to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and purposefully.All information on The PhD Journey Unplugged is for general informational purposes only and should not be deemed professional advice.