Become UNSTOPPABLE Without Breaking Yourself! | 4x Champion Athlete Amelia Boone

What happens when you stop chasing perfection, and choose yourself instead?

Amelia Boone is a four-time world champion obstacle course racer, an elite ultrarunner, and an attorney at Apple. But her story isn’t just about medals or finish lines. It’s about what happens after you win, when the applause fades and you’re left wondering if you’re actually enough.

In this raw and radically honest conversation, the sisterly duo sits down with Amelia to explore what it really takes to succeed at the highest level - and what it costs when your identity is tied to achievement. From hiding a 20-year eating disorder to redefining strength, Amelia shares the mindset shifts, tangible tools, and hard-won wisdom that helped her trade perfection for purpose.

After this episode, you’ll know:
– Hacks to redefine success when your worth feels tied to achievement.

– Amelia’s exact mental strategy for pushing through physical and emotional pain.

– How to stop chasing “the next win” and find joy in the process.

– What it looks like to prioritize happiness without losing your edge.

– Tangible tips for feeling 'good-enough'.

If you're a high achiever stuck in burnout, a student or athlete questioning your path, or simply someone trying to like yourself a little more, Amelia’s honesty will challenge you to rethink strength, success, and what it actually means to be happy.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with ultra-endurance athlete and adventure racer, Rebecca Rusch. In this episode, Rebecca shares wild stories from her adventures, hacks for being fearless, and how anyone can start over: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!

(00:00) Welcome, Amelia!

(01:20) Getting Into Obstacle Racing

(02:53) What Does It Take (Emotional + Mindset) To Become A World Class Athlete?

(04:16) I Don't Have Time - How Can I Explore Interests?

(06:11) What Does It Mean To Be 'The Queen of Pain'?

(08:06) Knowing When To Push vs Pull Back

(10:56) A Practical Guide For Getting Through Challenges

(13:04) The Impact of Success On Amelia's Confidence

(15:31) Amelia's Journey To Re-Gaining Her Confidence

(18:32) We All Know This Person

(19:15) The Most Challenging Thing Amelia Has Ever Done

(24:18) How Can I Feel More Worthy?

(26:23) Success vs Eating Disorders

(28:03) Amelia On The Desire For Control (and letting go of control)

(31:02) How Has Amelia Changed Her Relationship With Food?

(32:32) Meet The Manta Sleep Mask

(33:04) Amelia's Daily Habits

(36:02) How Can I Find Time For Daily Happiness Habits?

(38:04) Tips For Letting Others Help You

(41:10) Amelia's Favourite Post-Training Snack

(42:07) Amelia To Her Teenage Self

(43:57) What Brings Amelia A Small Bit of Happiness?

(44:53) Amelia's Motivational Quote

(45:56) Find Amelia Here

(46:22) Learn From Another 'Queen of Pain'!

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