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Ep. #67 | Angela Gargano | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show
In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with Angela Gargano, a former college gymnast, American Ninja Warrior, fitness coach, and keynote speaker. Angela reveals how she accidentally found herself competing on American Ninja Warrior and describes the thrill of embracing the sport and community. She opens up about her devastating ACL injury on the show, the identity crisis that followed, and her powerful journey through recovery, resilience, and mental transformation. Angela shares tactical mindset shifts, the “What If It All Goes Right?” framework, and stories of finding purpose through adversity, all with a passionate focus on empowering others to overcome their own obstacles.
0:00 – Ninja Warrior’s Journey and Setback.
4:30 – Athlete’s Identity Crisis Post-Injury.
8:29 – Overcoming Adversity in Sports.
10:13 – “What If It All Goes Right?”
13:50 – Embracing Simple Tactics for Healing.
19:00 – Overcoming ACL Recovery Challenges.
23:38 – Confident Against the Odds.
27:54 – Embracing Discomfort for Growth.
31:04 – “You vs. You: Mindset Game”.
32:59 – Uncertain About Generational Fit.
36:14 – Unstoppable Stage Energy.
39:32 – Passion Over Profit: Life’s Rule.
44:29 – Best Wishes for Speaking Career.
