Get Gritty With Me is a weekly 10-minute podcast about resilience, mindfulness, leadership, and personal growth designed for people who want practical tools they can actually use. Hosted by April Spilde, coach, athlete, and Master Resiliency Trainer, each episode delivers one simple, actionable grit tip to help you build resilience, regulate stress, and stay present under pressure. This podcast is for leaders, athletes, professionals, and high performers who are juggling real life, big respo ...
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If you’ve been practicing mindfulness but wondering how it all fits together… If you want to respond with intention instead of reacting on autopilot… If you’re ready to turn awareness into meaningful action This episode is for you. In this episode of Get Gritty With Me, Coach April brings together the three mindfulness skills we’ve built over the p…
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Mindfulness can meet you in the water. In this episode of Get Gritty With Me, you’ll learn how mindful swimming can turn an ordinary swim session into a powerful practice for presence, stress regulation, and resilience — literally one breath and one stroke at a time. Swimming is one of the few places where life gets quiet — not because the world ch…
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If your mind never slows down… If sitting still feels impossible… If stress follows you from one task to the next… This episode is for you. Because mindfulness doesn’t require silence, stillness, or a meditation cushion. It can meet you in motion. In this episode of Get Gritty With Me, you’ll learn how mindful walking can help you slow your thought…
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This episode is a wake-up call for every leader who moves too fast, reacts too quickly, or feels stretched too thin. If you’ve ever walked into a meeting overwhelmed… Felt your nerves hijack your confidence… Or wished you could slow down long enough to actually lead — not just respond — this one’s for you. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll learn a si…
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Welcome to the very first episode of Get Gritty With Me! In this quick, powerful kickoff, I break down what resilience really is—and why it’s the foundation of grit, growth, and overcoming the challenges life throws your way. You’ll learn the definition of resilience I’ve used for years as a Master Resiliency Trainer, why it’s something you can int…
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Welcome to Get Gritty With Me — a podcast for real people with real goals and real-life challenges. In this special trailer, Coach April Spilde introduces what this show is all about: building resilience one small action at a time. If you’re juggling work, training, family, ambition, and the messy moments in between, this is the space where you’ll …
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10 Leadership Lessons Triathlon Teaches Us with Kurt Madden
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1:15:37Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with triathlon coach and thought leader Kurt Madden as he shares lessons from completing 50 Ironman distance races, including the 2024 Kona World Championships. Kurt connects the grit and resilience required in endurance sports with the emotional intelligence and self-awareness vital for effectiv…
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Resilience and Recovery Through Adaptive Sports with Zed Pitts
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1:02:41Send us a text What happens when life throws unexpected challenges your way? Join us as we explore this question with Zed Pitts, an incredible adaptive sports athlete and Army veteran. Zed shares his journey of resilience and adaptability, from battling Graves' disease to rediscovering purpose through cycling. His story is a testament to the power …
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Finding Grit Together with Tony Washington and Julie McPhilomy
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1:04:30Send us a text Join us for an inspiring story of love, endurance, and athletic prowess with Coaches Tony Washington and Julie McPhilomy, the ultimate triathlete power couple. From a chance encounter on a flight to becoming celebrated coaches in the triathlon world, Tony and Julie share their journey of harmonizing life’s demands with their passion …
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Redefining Success in Triathlon with Jasmine Moezzi
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1:03:02Send us a text Endurance athlete and coach Jasmine Moezzi joins me on the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, sharing her incredible journey in redefining success in the world of triathlon. We promise you'll gain a fresh perspective on how true triumph is found beyond the podium. Jasmine recounts her experience at the grueling T-100 Lake Las Vegas tr…
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Triathlons, Transitions, and True Identity with Maddie Valley
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58:03Send us a text Join us on a unique journey as we uncover the vast identities of athletes beyond their sporting achievements with our special guest, Coach Maddie Valley. From a career in federal law enforcement to becoming a relentless triathlete and tireless advocate for transgender athletes, Maddie's story is one of unwavering determination and tr…
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Discovering Greatness: Rich Soares on Community, Coaching, and Endurance
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1:04:14Send us a text Ready to discover the secret to mastering endurance sports both physically and mentally? Seasoned triathlete and coach Rich Soares joins us on the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast to share his transformation from an unhealthy lifestyle to becoming a USA Triathlon certified coach and Ironman competitor. Rich discusses the unparalleled…
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Send us a text Today, we're diving deep into the world of triathlon with the incredible Kate Watt Kuo. As founder of the YouTube channel Every Body Tri, Kate has become a powerful ambassador for triathletes of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. She's not just an Athena triathlete; she's a trailblazer who is revolutionizing the sport by creating a co…
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Building Resilience for Ultra Running with Alex Miller
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1:05:06Send us a text In today's podcast, I sat down with my friend and accomplished ultra runner, Alex Miller. Alex is a powerhouse endurance athlete, completing 50K, 50-mile, 100K and 100-mile races, including the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim run and running across the Sahara desert and the mountains of Ethiopia. He has also had a perpetual run streak…
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Race Mighty with Team Saunders Tri!
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1:03:42Send us a text In this episode, I talk with two of the most inspiring women I've met in the sport of triathlon, Tiffany and Caitlin Saunders of Team Saunders Tri! I've been following TST on Instagram and YouTube for two years. Through their stories, I've learned so much about triathlon, including how to build a resilient mindset, create an inspirin…
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Catching up with your 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Class 2018!
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1:14:22Send us a text This episode is near and dear to my heart as it captures the excellent time I had catching up with some truly spectacular people - your 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2018! I spoke with Chief Lucy Stockett, Chief Josh Matias, Capt Dave Miller, SMSgt Select Brett Laswell, and TSgt Robert Taitano (aka Jon). We discussed a wide r…
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Mental Grit: Using Neuroscience to Help You Succeed with Brooke Layman
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57:37Send us a text Brooke Layman is a multifaceted professional, excelling as a consultant, coach, and trainer. With a passion for fostering growth and productivity, Brooke specializes in providing tailored learning experiences, coaching sessions, and change management programs to clients. In this episode, we discover the growth mindset, intrinsic and …
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Unleash Your Potential: Mastering Endurance with Mario Minnaert
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53:20Send us a text Mario Minnaert is an incredible endurance athlete, coach, entrepreneur, husband, and proud girl dad! He shares how he built his business, Endurify, through his endurance challenges, including completing an IRONMAN, the 29029 Everesting Challenge, the Last Man Standing Backyard Ultramarathon, and Ultraman Florida. Mario uses his lesso…
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The Transformative Power of Triathlon with Brian Medley
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1:01:39Send us a text Brian shares how triathlon transformed his confidence and ability to endure and overcome adversity. We discuss how he uses triathlon to improve his mental toughness and tackle life's curveballs while remaining "calm in chaos." YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GetGrittyWithMe Insta - https://www.instagram.com/getgrittywithme LinkedI…
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From Faded Memories to Outstanding Airman: Josh's Journey of Grit and Growth
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50:53Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Josh shares his incredible journey of transformation from a troubled youth to a decorated Air Force service member. He opens up about his struggles with self-doubt and alcohol addiction. Despite these hardships, Josh found his path to success through perseverance, resilience, and the unwavering support of h…
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Loving Yourself First: A Beautiful & Inspiring Conversation with my Mom - Glory Mitchell
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48:53Send us a text This was one of the most rewarding and powerful conversations I've had with my mom, and I am honored to share it with all of you! We discuss what it was like for her to be a single mom of four girls by the time she was 23 years old, navigating complicated relationships and rising to be a successful and inspiring leader within her fie…
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Working through Performance Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome as a Service Member
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31:15Send us a text In this first episode, I discuss imposter syndrome and performance anxiety and how it manifested in my life as a service member. I also share the strategies I've used to work through these feelings. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GetGrittyWithMe Insta - https://www.instagram.com/getgrittywithme LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com…
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