Legacy, Pain, and Purpose: How to Build an Unbreakable Mind I E7: André Belibi

André Belibi has redefined what the human body and mind can endure. Born in France to a father who walked and swam his way from Cameroon to Europe, André carries a legacy of resilience that has shaped every extreme challenge he has taken on.

In this conversation, we explore how he ran 3,000 km from France to Morocco, then crossed the United States on foot with a 15-kg pack, survived winter storms, rebuilt himself through breathwork, and eventually pushed into elite cold-exposure feats — from long-distance barefoot runs at –30°C to a world-record ice immersion.

 

We dive into:

• The origin story of his father’s 4-year migration through Africa and across the Atlantic

• 77 marathons in a row with a bleeding back

• Running across the USA and the moment he faced failure in Pennsylvania

• The role of “worthy cause” in sustaining impossible effort

• Breathwork protocols that fuel endurance, resilience, and cold tolerance

• Using stress and adversity as a training ground

• The Svalbard Arctic run — 250 km at 78° North in shorts and shoes

• How to build real resilience for everyday life, not just extreme athletes

• His upcoming expedition across Norway to the Nordkapp

André’s story is a masterclass in purpose, grit, and the physiology of human potential — a reminder that resilience is trained at the edge, one breath at a time.

Follow André on Instagram at @andre_belibi and reach out through https://andrebelibicoaching.com/