EP 197: Stubborn with Kaleigh Kurtz

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Kaleigh Kurtz — professional soccer player and self-proclaimed "work in progress" — for an honest conversation about resilience, self-trust, and the mental endurance required to navigate both sport and life. Kaleigh shares her journey from a perfection-driven young athlete to a more grounded, connected leader, reflecting on the lessons she's learned about authenticity, teamwork, and staying true to who she is — especially when life doesn't look the way she hoped. Joe and Kaleigh dive into the realities behind her record-breaking consistency on the field, exploring how she's persevered through self-doubt, career challenges, and the pressure to perform. Kaleigh opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder and highlights the importance of compassion, language, and supportive relationships in healing.The conversation expands into emotional growth, mindful responses, and the power of choosing how we show up — on the field, in relationships, and in everyday moments. This episode is a reminder that endurance is more than physical—it's a daily practice of mindset, honesty, and growth. Give this episode a listen as we explore Kaleigh's story and what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to her.

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