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Emotional Fortitude: Podcasts

Elite Performance Podcast

From $20k to $100K Months: What Actually Changed w/ Vlad Khvatov | Elite Performance Podcast #79

How do you go from burnout cycles and self-doubt to crushing $100K months with clarity and control? Vlad breaks down: Facing the exact fear that quietly ran his life. Ditching a fluffy “WHY” for a more practical one and what that means Accepting the cost of growth – ego hits, discipline, discomfort – and paying

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10 Travel Rules for Peak Performance | Elite Performance Podcast #78

You’re not tired. You’re unprepared.  High performers prep for keynotes but wing the travel. That gap kills performance. Itamar shares the exact system he built as an air marshal and now uses when travelling for business. Most people confuse efficiency with output. The real mistake? Optimizing for speed, not performance. * Pre-order Itamar’s book “Elite

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3 Steps To Get Less Frustrated At Others | Elite Performance Podcast #77

Are you actually angry or just confused about what you should be expecting?  Entrepreneurs don’t get angry without cause, they react when expectations aren’t met. In this tactical breakdown, Itamar reveals how to intercept frustration before it escalates. The “expectation gap” reframe that kills 90% of unnecessary anger How to spot your personal early warning

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How Pressure Hijacks Performance (And How to Fix It) | Elite Performance Podcast #76

Raising capital should elevate your game. For one entrepreneur, it did the opposite. When stakes rose, his performance tanked. Why? He didn’t anticipate the emotional cost of failing with other people’s money. This episode breaks down: Why “logical prep” isn’t enough, how to plan for emotional punches. The shift from external goals to internal identity

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Which Kind Of Therapists Will Be Replaced by AI | Elite Performance Podcast #75

If C-players in most industries are getting replaced by AI, why won’t this happen with therapy? Itamar breaks down why the therapy industry is broken, how AI will expose big parts of it, and why emotional baggage plus zero KPIs equals stagnation, not healing. You’ll hear: Why AI’s lack of emotional wounds can make it

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How to Beat Imposter Syndrome | Elite Performance Podcast #74

Still chasing confidence before taking action? That’s the trap. This episode breaks down why imposter syndrome isn’t about competence, it’s a psychological glitch from survival wiring. You’ll learn how to strip emotions from decisions, use objectivity as a weapon, and move even when it feels uncomfortable. Itamar shares two practical tools to beat imposter syndrome

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Is “Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” BS? | Elite Performance Podcast #73

Have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated when you’re taking action but it doesn’t flow and feels clunky? In this episode, Itamar breaks down why the belief that you should feel “comfortable being uncomfortable” can drain energy and kill your momentum.  He shares a story of a nine-figure client who was struggling to be “comfortable

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Breaking Through Plateaus with w/ Peter Shallard | Elite Performance Podcast #72

“A lot of people are mistaking intensity for consistency.” In this episode, I talk with Peter Shallard, the “Shrink for Entrepreneurs,” about why executing on big goals scares entrepreneurs and how to break through plateaus in business.  We discuss how burnout for entrepreneurs doesn’t stem from overwork, and why playfulness and creativity are essential for

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Black Belt Lessons for Business: 8 Lessons from BJJ for Entrepreneurs | Elite Performance Podcast #71

“> “A black belt is someone who got choked, swept and submitted thousands of times and kept coming back for more. Someone who turned those painful lessons into wisdom.” As Itamar gets ready to receive his second stripe on his BJJ black belt, he shares eight crucial lessons from martial arts that have helped him coach

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How to Stop Drinking and Step Into A Stronger Identity w/ James Swanwick | Elite Performance Podcast #70

James Swanwick reveals how high performers can break free from alcohol without willpower or AA. He shares why even occasional drinking costs you money, clarity, and connection – and how an empowering mindset shift makes alcohol freedom feel like an unfair advantage rather than deprivation. Key Topics: Why successful people struggle to give up alcohol

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