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The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

No Excuses! The Formula for Breaking Records Like Sophie Power!

Mar 18, 2025
15:39
In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Sophie Power, a mom of three who defied all odds - going from an unathletic, overweight teenager to a record-breaking endurance athlete!   Sophie shares how she transformed her mindset, tackled extreme challenges like a 250km race across the Sahara, and set a world record for 48 hours on a treadmill—all while juggling motherhood.   She reveals the key to pushing past fear, taking that first step, and building unstoppable momentum to achieve the impossible. Whether you’re struggling to get started, looking for motivation, or ready to level up your life, this episode will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and take on something bigger than you ever thought possible!   No more excuses—get ready to be inspired!   Timestamps:   00:00 Intro 00:57 Sophie Power, endurance athlete and mother of three 01:20 Balancing extreme challenges with motherhood 01:34 The story behind the name Sophie Power 02:03 From couch to 250km Sahara race at 26 04:55 Personal challenges and support networks 06:10 The importance of taking risks and facing fears 07:08 How challenges rewire the brain 08:29 Pushing limits in a comfortable world 10:01 Deep connections through extreme endurance events 11:05 Advice for those stuck in their comfort zone 14:54  Where to find Sophie   Connect to Sophie:   Website: https://www.sophiepower.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultra_sophie/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/powersophie/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/ultra_sophie

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