The Only Way To Conquer Fear, Build Your Dream Life & Stop Caring What People Think | Sifan Hassan

This episode is brought to you by: AG1: Get 10 FREE Travel Packs and Welcome Kit worth $80 visit: https://bit.ly/43FwxQl BON CHARGE: Save 20% off with code LIVEMORE https://boncharge.com/livemore WHOOP: Get WHOOP 5.0 and your first month free https://join.whoop.com/livemore It’s easy to be inspired by success, but the real lessons often lie in what it took to get there. After all, true strength isn’t just physical; it’s found in how we face change, challenge and the unknown. In this episode of my Feel Better, Live More podcast, I sit down with one of the most extraordinary athletes of our time, Sifan Hassan. Sifan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner, celebrated for her versatility and achievements in athletics. Born in Ethiopia and raised in the Netherlands as a refugee, she is known for competing at the highest level in a wide range of distances, including the 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, and the marathon. She is a two-time World Champion, an Olympic medallist, and holds multiple European Championship titles. Her journey from refugee to Olympic and World Champion has captivated the world, not just for what she’s achieved, but for how she approaches life. Sifan’s story is one of courage, faith, and relentless curiosity. In this wonderful conversation, we explore: ● How growing up in Ethiopia and later seeking asylum in the Netherlands shaped Sifan’s inner strength, perspective and deep appreciation for opportunity ● The role running played in navigating life in a new country, and how it offered focus, purpose and belonging ● Why failure, fear and self-doubt have been central to her journey, and how she’s learned to embrace them as essential parts of growth and performance ● How Sifan continues to find joy in running, despite the pressures of elite sport, and why staying curious matters more to her than winning ● What her training now looks like behind the scenes - including the shifts she’s made to prioritise recovery, longevity and mental balance ● Why she sees rest, sleep and routine as forms of discipline, and how simplicity keeps her grounded ● What she’s come to understand about identity, letting go of perfection, and finding peace with who she is, beyond the medals You don’t need to be an athlete to connect with Sifan’s story; it speaks to something deeply human in all of us. In a world that often celebrates outcomes, this conversation invites us to embrace the process of becoming, adapting, and learning. Sifan’s perspective is a beautiful example of what it means to stay rooted in who we are, even when life takes us far from where we began. #feelbetterlivemore ---- Find out about Sifan: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sifanhassan/ X https://x.com/SifanHassan Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealsifanhassan/ #feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast ------- Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Dr. Rangan ChatterjeehostSifan Hassanguest

Oct 8, 20251h 18mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released: October 8, 2025
Duration: 1h 18m
Channel: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
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This episode is brought to you by: AG1: Get 10 FREE Travel Packs and Welcome Kit worth $80 visit: https://bit.ly/43FwxQl BON CHARGE: Save 20% off with code LIVEMORE https://boncharge.com/livemore WHOOP: Get WHOOP 5.0 and your first month free https://join.whoop.com/livemore It’s easy to be inspired by success, but the real lessons often lie in what it took to get there. After all, true strength isn’t just physical; it’s found in how we face change, challenge and the unknown. In this episode of my Feel Better, Live More podcast, I sit down with one of the most extraordinary athletes of our time, Sifan Hassan. Sifan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner, celebrated for her versatility and achievements in athletics. Born in Ethiopia and raised in the Netherlands as a refugee, she is known for competing at the highest level in a wide range of distances, including the 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, and the marathon. She is a two-time World Champion, an Olympic medallist, and holds multiple European Championship titles. Her journey from refugee to Olympic and World Champion has captivated the world, not just for what she’s achieved, but for how she approaches life. Sifan’s story is one of courage, faith, and relentless curiosity. In this wonderful conversation, we explore: ● How growing up in Ethiopia and later seeking asylum in the Netherlands shaped Sifan’s inner strength, perspective and deep appreciation for opportunity ● The role running played in navigating life in a new country, and how it offered focus, purpose and belonging ● Why failure, fear and self-doubt have been central to her journey, and how she’s learned to embrace them as essential parts of growth and performance ● How Sifan continues to find joy in running, despite the pressures of elite sport, and why staying curious matters more to her than winning ● What her training now looks like behind the scenes - including the shifts she’s made to prioritise recovery, longevity and mental balance ● Why she sees rest, sleep and routine as forms of discipline, and how simplicity keeps her grounded ● What she’s come to understand about identity, letting go of perfection, and finding peace with who she is, beyond the medals You don’t need to be an athlete to connect with Sifan’s story; it speaks to something deeply human in all of us. In a world that often celebrates outcomes, this conversation invites us to embrace the process of becoming, adapting, and learning. Sifan’s perspective is a beautiful example of what it means to stay rooted in who we are, even when life takes us far from where we began. #feelbetterlivemore ---- Find out about Sifan: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sifanhassan/ X https://x.com/SifanHassan Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealsifanhassan/ #feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast ------- Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
host
Medical doctor and podcast host on health and wellbeing.
Sifan Hassan
guest
Elite distance runner and Olympic champion known for track and marathon racing.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Sifan Hassan, The Only Way To Conquer Fear, Build Your Dream Life & Stop Caring What People Think | Sifan Hassan explores sifan Hassan on embracing fear, curiosity, gratitude, and bold risks Sifan Hassan attributes her global appeal to joyfulness, curiosity, and repeatedly doing what others consider “impossible,” such as moving between track and marathon at the highest level.

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