EPISODE 119: AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR ON OVERCOMING FEAR & NEGATIVE THOUGHTS TO MANIFEST YOUR COMEBACK with Angela Gargano

Kristin sits down with four-time American Ninja Warrior, fitness cover model, and resilience expert Angela Gargano to uncover the raw, unfiltered truth behind her remarkable comebacks, from torn ACLs and emotional breakdowns to entrepreneurial pivots and keynote stages. Angela shares the deeply human story behind the spotlight, opening up about the mental health battles no one sees, the mindset shifts that saved her, and how embracing failure led her to her true calling. If you've ever asked yourself, “What if I fail?” This episode dares you to ask, “What if I fly?” A masterclass in radical resilience, embodied leadership, and the real work of rising again. If you’re looking for the insight and motivation to live a healthy, happy life, this episode is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What mindset shifts help turn fear and failure into fuel for growth?
• How do we rebuild after personal and professional rock bottoms?
• How can vulnerability and authenticity empower us as leaders and entrepreneurs?

KEY TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - The pressure to prove yourself

(03:00) - From biochemist to Ninja Warrior

(06:00) - The ACL tear and public collapse

(08:00) - Mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts

(10:00) - Grace, dark moments, and true strength

(15:00) - Manifestation, letting go, and divine timing

(19:00) - Nervous system, trust, and foundations

(26:00) - Shifting from online to keynote impact

(30:00) - Burnout, vulnerability, and real connection

(39:00) - Dealing with negative self-talk

(42:00) - IFS therapy and healing old parts

MENTIONS:

Website: https://www.angela-gargano.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/?hl=en 

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WELLPOWER, Kristin Weitzel, biohacking, health and wellness, women’s health, cold exposure, breathwork, scientific research, heat optimization, radical resilience, Angela Gargano interview, Ninja Warrior mindset, overcoming failure, female empowerment

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