#60 Lisa Smith-Batchen, The Peaceful Warrior: How to Break Through Self-Imposed Limits, Use Aging to Your Advantage, and How Purpose Will Transform You

"We can be younger by tomorrow—it’s not about reversing time, but about how we choose to move, think, and approach life with intention. Every day is an opportunity to grow stronger, more resilient, and more connected to what truly matters." 🙌🏾

Lisa Smith-Batchen is a living legend in the world of endurance sports. Lisa’s achievements are awe-inspiring—she’s the only woman to complete the grueling 584-mile Badwater Quad, running from the depths of Death Valley to the summit of Mt. Whitney and back, twice. But what makes Lisa’s story truly extraordinary isn’t just her physical feats—it’s her unshakable purpose. Lisa has used her endurance challenges to raise millions of dollars for clean water, orphan care, and mental health advocacy.

Lisa shares how her age has become her greatest advantage, why purpose is the ultimate endurance test, and how even the “too slow” girl in high school can rewrite her story with grit, joy, and relentless determination. Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or simply someone looking for inspiration to tackle life’s challenges, Lisa’s story will inspire and empower you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why Aging Is Your Superpower:
   Lisa explains how wisdom, perspective, and stress management improve with age, enabling her to achieve feats she couldn’t in her youth.
2. How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Mental Barriers:
   Learn Lisa’s strategies for silencing the inner critic and pushing forward, even when the goal feels impossible.
3. The Power of Purpose:
   Lisa shares how aligning her running with causes like clean water and mental health transformed her life and gave her challenges deeper meaning.
4. Adapting as You Age:
   Why you don’t have to stop doing what you love—just adapt your approach to find joy in every stage of life.
5. Building Resilience Through Discomfort:
   From hallucinating a roadrunner in Death Valley to enduring extreme physical pain, Lisa reveals how embracing discomfort leads to self-discovery and growth.

References:

• Lisa’s advocacy for clean water and mental health: AddictToAthlete
• Lisa’s coaching services and community: Dreamchasers

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