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MindShift Power PodcastFailure is the Price of Admission (Episode 103)Send an anonymous text messageEver wondered what it truly takes to build multiple successful businesses from scratch? In this riveting episode of MindShift Power Podcast, entrepreneur Kelvin Abrams reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about his journey from selling toys out of his bedroom window as a child to owning a doggy daycare, coffee shop, gym, and online business platform."I've never been afraid to fail because I've been failing my entire life," Kelvin boldly shares, challenging conventional wisdom about success. As someone who nearly filed for bankruptcy when launching his first official business during...2025-08-1334 min
MindShift Power PodcastMy Brain Is Not a Deficit, Your Research Is (Episode 102)Send an anonymous text messageWhat does it truly mean to be neurodivergent in a world built for neurotypical minds? Shereen Yazdian, a brilliant 24-year-old psychology master's student and award-winning speaker from London, takes us on her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, shame, acceptance, and ultimately empowerment.Diagnosed with ADHD at age eight in Iran, Shereen initially felt broken and defective, keeping her diagnosis secret for nine years. "I remember hearing the words 'attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.' That doesn't sound really fun to a nine-year-old to be told you're different and not in a...2025-08-0630 min
MindShift Power PodcastAre You a Bricklayer or Are You Building a Castle? (Episode 101)Send an anonymous text messageWhat if you could design a life where your work and passions aligned perfectly? In this eye-opening conversation, author and self-described "passionpreneur" George Appling reveals how he built businesses around what truly lights him up – including a medieval theme park where he literally plays dress-up and swings swords for a living.But not everyone needs to merge work and passion completely. Drawing from his bestselling book "Don't Settle," George outlines five distinct paths for creating fulfillment: the Passion Path (making your passion your livelihood), the Independent Path (keeping work and pa...2025-07-2928 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogStop Trying to Crack Open Your Potential—It's Already PerfectThe common approach to unlocking your potential is fundamentally wrong. We're taught to force it, to "crack it open" through sheer will, leading to frustration and burnout. This episode offers a powerful MindShift: your potential isn't something to be built, but something to be nurtured.Using the analogy of an orange seed, we deconstruct why the complete blueprint for your success is already encoded within you. The secret isn't to obsess over forcing the seed to grow, but to cultivate the soil around it.Discover what "cultivating your soil" means in practical terms—managing your environment, habits, and mi...2025-07-2505 min
MindShift Power PodcastYou Have the Key to Your Own Prison Cell (Episode 100)Send an anonymous text messageWhat happens when a 19-year-old youth empowerment speaker pulls back the curtain on what teenagers are really thinking but afraid to say? Lawrence C Harris joins the MindShift Power Podcast to share the four confessions he regularly hears from his peers: "I feel like I can't talk to anyone without being judged," "I don't even know what's wrong with me," "I pretend everything's okay, but I know it's not," and "I love him too much to leave, even when he cheats."With wisdom that belies his age, Lawrence offers practical...2025-07-2328 min
MindShift Power PodcastSuccess is the Best Way to See Where You're Broken (Episode 99)Send an anonymous text messageWhat if the greatest obstacle to your success isn't your strategy, but the stories you tell yourself? Matthew Stafford, managing partner at Build Grow Scale, reveals the profound connection between emotional intelligence and entrepreneurial achievement in this deeply personal conversation.Despite building a successful commercial concrete company and later an e-commerce business that helped over 1,000 store owners thrive, Matthew spent decades sabotaging his own success due to unresolved childhood trauma. It wasn't until his late 40s that he discovered how his violent upbringing created destructive internal narratives that limited his...2025-07-1628 min
MindShift Power PodcastThe #1 Skill That's AI-Proof (Episode 98)Send an anonymous text messageAward-winning novelist John T Blossom takes us on a journey through the creative process, revealing how his 30-year teaching career prepared him for his second act as an author of young adult fiction. His books—ranging from magical realism set in Hawaii to near-future science fiction about robotic football—showcase the diversity of his creative thinking."Creativity is a superpower," Blossom asserts, especially in an age where artificial intelligence handles increasingly complex tasks. What makes human creativity special is precisely what AI lacks: our embodied experience, our connection to the eart...2025-07-0829 min
MindShift Power PodcastYour Good Intentions Won't Buy a Sewing Machine (Episode 97)Send an anonymous text messageWhen two seamstress sisters in Nepal decided to use their skills to protect vulnerable girls from trafficking, they sparked a transformative model of empowerment that ripples through communities. In this powerful conversation with Go Global founder Gina Guddatt, we explore how sustainable solutions rooted in local cultures create lasting change for women and children worldwide.The centerpiece of our discussion is a remarkable sewing school in Kathmandu that recruits at-risk girls from remote villages across Nepal. Girls who might otherwise be sold into trafficking or married off as child brides...2025-07-0229 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogFighting Battles You Don't SeeStop judging what you can't see. In this powerful audio blog, Fatima Bey The MindShifter exposes the invisible battles happening all around you. From high-functioning autism to PTSD from domestic violence, discover why that "awkward" person might actually be the strongest person in the room. Learn to recognize hidden struggles with Tourette's syndrome, speech impediments, anxiety, and more. This isn't just about awareness—it's about fundamentally shifting how you see others and checking your own privilege. A must-listen for anyone who wants to stop making assumptions and start seeing courage where they once saw weakness. Prepare for a mindset transformation th...2025-06-3007 min
MindShift Power PodcastAre You Drinking to Fit In? (Episode 96)Send an anonymous text messageEver wondered why that "one drink" so easily turns into ten? Or why some people can casually enjoy alcohol while others find themselves caught in a destructive pattern? Benny Voncken's story might just hit home.Benny, a Stoic coach who rebuilt his life after alcoholism, takes us through his raw, unfiltered journey from college-party blackouts to sobriety and personal transformation. Unlike the stereotypical rock-bottom narrative, Benny's experience reveals how social drinking and the desperate need to fit in gradually evolved into dependency. "I didn't drink alone," he explains, "but when...2025-06-2526 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogYou're Always West of Somewhere: The Dangerous Myth of Being RightWhat if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't a lack of knowledge, but an excess of certainty? In this groundbreaking episode of The MindShifter Audio Blog, Fatima Bey dismantles the dangerous myth of being "right."We often operate from our own personal library, convinced the single shelf we've mastered contains all the wisdom we need. But what about the thousands of other shelves we can't see? This episode is a masterclass in intellectual humility, teaching you how to transform other perspectives from threats into your greatest strategic asset. It’s a vital lesson for anyone in a position of...2025-06-2011 min
MindShift Power PodcastYoung Woman, Sit Down and Shut Up! (Episode 95)Send an anonymous text messageWhat happens when a woman decides to stop shrinking herself to fit into society's expectations? In this transformative conversation, Claudia Noriega Bernstein shares her remarkable journey from silenced woman to empowered life coach.Born and raised in Peru, Claudia escaped an abusive marriage after losing a pregnancy and rebuilt her life in the United States. Her powerful story reveals how the decision—not the feeling—to create a different narrative for herself and her three daughters became the catalyst for breaking generational patterns of female silence."I didn't want...2025-06-1833 min
MindShift Power PodcastSecrets of the Scalp: Trichology - The Career Path You Never Thought Of (Episode 94)Send an anonymous text messageWhat happens when hair loss transforms from a cosmetic issue into a mental health concern? Kate Hollahan, owner of Hair Therapy UK and certified trichologist, reveals the hidden world of hair and scalp health that exists in the space between cosmetology and medicine.Kate shares powerful stories of patients whose lives have been dramatically affected by conditions often dismissed as trivial—from those who've hidden bald patches from spouses for years to clients who'd skip social events due to dandruff. Her work supporting cancer patients through their hair loss journey hi...2025-06-1033 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogWhen Truth Becomes Medicine: How Embracing Hard Realities Can Transform Your LifeSometimes the very thing we resist most is exactly what our souls are crying out for - the truth. In this deeply personal episode, International MindShift Coach Fatima Bey shares powerful insights about why facing difficult truths is the medicine our spirit desperately needs.Discover why our resistance to truth imprisons us, how to swallow life's bitter pills with grace, and the profound freedom that follows when we stop medicating symptoms and start living authentically. Through real client stories and personal revelations, this episode will help you recognize the truth that's been waiting in your chest and give you...2025-06-0507 min
MindShift Power PodcastFrom McDonald's to Motivational Speaker: 'Power to the People' In Real Life (Episode 93)Send an anonymous text messageLawrence C Harris brings a refreshing authenticity to youth empowerment that cuts through the noise. At just 19, this Philadelphia-based speaker shares how he transformed childhood trauma and his autism diagnosis into powerful tools for connection rather than barriers."You'll never find your real people until the real you shows up," Lawrence explains, describing his journey from isolation to empowerment. Growing up preferring National Geographic while peers played basketball created loneliness, but eventually became his superpower. His natural tendency toward deeper conversations now fuels his success as a speaker who connects...2025-06-0418 min
MindShift Power PodcastWhen Suicide Loss Awakens Your Own Demons (Episode 92)Send an anonymous text messageWhat happens when the darkest moment of your life becomes your greatest teacher? For Elaine Lindsay, losing her best friend to suicide at age 16 became what she calls "the best, worst gift" she ever received—a painful catalyst that eventually transformed her from a self-destructive teen into a powerful advocate for suicide prevention and mental health awareness.In this profoundly moving conversation, Elaine reveals her journey from experiencing unexplained suicidal thoughts as a child to founding Suicide Zen Forgiveness decades later. With raw honesty, she shares how her friend Andrea's su...2025-05-2829 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogThe Story You're Ashamed to Tell Could Save Someone's LifeDiscover why the story you're most ashamed to tell might be exactly what someone else needs to hear. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of honest vulnerability in business and personal relationships. Learn when sharing your struggles can heal others and strengthen connections, plus practical guidelines for knowing when to speak up and when to stay silent. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone who's been through difficult times, this episode will challenge you to see your pain as potential purpose. Find out how strategic honesty can become your greatest tool for impact and why your mess might...2025-05-2406 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogSorry, Your Magical Overnight Transformation Isn't Coming (And Why That's Actually Good News)Tired of failing at change? Discover why your transformation timeline is unrealistic and how to create sustainable growth in both business and personal life. This brutally honest take reveals the uncomfortable truth about why real progress happens in everyday choices, not overnight miracles.For more MindShifting content, please click below:https://www.fatimabey.comClick below to see the original post:https://www.fatimabey.com/sorry-your-magical-overnight-transformation-isn-t-coming-and-why-that-s-actually-good-newsSubscribe to the audio or written versions of The MindShifter Bloghttps://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1545731995The MindShifter Audio Blog: A place for your mind to grow.For more MindShifting content...2025-05-2107 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogStop Hurling Your Brilliant Ideas at People's Heads: Why Your Leadership Approach Might Be Causing ConcussionsDiscover why throwing your brilliant ideas at people rarely works. Learn how to become a more effective leader by meeting people where they are instead of expecting them to adapt to your communication style. Practical tips for reaching others in business and in your personal life.Click below to see the original post:https://www.fatimabey.com/stop-hurling-your-brilliant-ideas-at-people-s-headsFor more MindShifting content, please click below:https://www.fatimabey.comSubscribe to the audio or written versions of The MindShifter Bloghttps://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1545731995The MindShifter Audio Blog: A place for your mind to grow....2025-05-1805 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogAdapt or Die: Why Your Blockbuster Mentality Is Killing Your BusinessIn this no-holds-barred episode, Fatima Bey The MindShifter tackles the uncomfortable truth about business adaptability. Using Blockbuster's catastrophic failure as a cautionary tale, she exposes how clinging to outdated methods is silently killing businesses today. Discover why your "wait and see" attitude toward AI and market changes is actually a death sentence, and learn actionable strategies to ensure your business doesn't become tomorrow's cautionary tale. Whether you're struggling with marketing evolution or battling internal resistance to change, this episode delivers the wake-up call every business leader needs right now.Click below to see the original post:https://www.fatimabey...2025-05-1505 min
MindShift Power PodcastStop Waiting to "Feel Like It": Guy Waltman's Kick-Ass Guide to Discipline & Success (Episode 90)Send an anonymous text messageForget everything you thought you knew about motivation. In this mind-shifting conversation with life coach Guy Waltman, we uncover the profound misconception that's keeping millions stuck in perpetual inaction: waiting to feel motivated before starting."The greatest psychological plague of the planet," Guy explains, "is that people wait in order to feel motivated." Through his original "Windmill of Motivation" concept, Guy reveals how motivation isn't something we possess—it's something we generate, often only after taking that first difficult step. This revelation alone has the power to transform how we ap...2025-05-1438 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogWeird Gets Wealthy: How Business Rebels Crush ConformistsIn "Weird Gets Wealthy," Fatima Bey the MindShifter challenges conventional business wisdom and reveals why the most successful entrepreneurs aren't those who follow the rulebook—they're the ones who toss it aside. Discover why your unique ideas and perspectives aren't weaknesses but your greatest competitive advantages. Through compelling examples of business rebels who transformed entire industries, learn why authentic innovation happens only when you stop trying to fit inside the box of industry standards and best practices. If you're ready to embrace your unconventional thinking and turn it into market dominance, this episode delivers the motivation and practical insights you ne...2025-05-1204 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogFreedom's Hidden Receipt: Stolen Privilege or Earned Right?Freedom isn't free - do you know who paid for yours? In this powerful episode, I challenge you to confront the uncomfortable truth about the liberties we take for granted. Every right you enjoy came at someone else's expense - through protest, imprisonment, and even death. As we explore the concept of "Freedom's Hidden Receipt," I'll push you to question whether you're treating these hard-won freedoms as stolen privileges or honoring them as the earned rights they truly are. This thought-provoking blog post will transform how you view your place in the ongoing struggle for liberty and justice.Click...2025-05-1004 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogDear Sexy Men: Forget Six-Packs, Show Me Your Word-Keeping SkillsIn this episode, I get real about what actually makes a man attractive - and it's not what you think! While muscles and fancy cars might catch our eye, it's integrity that truly sets our souls on fire. Listen as I break down why a man who keeps his word is infinitely sexier than any superficial quality, offering my straight-talking perspective on what women truly value in potential partners. Warning: this might just revolutionize your dating game or enhance your marriage!Click below to see the original post:https://www.fatimabey.com/dear-sexy-men-forget-six-packs-show-me-your-word-keeping-skillsFor more MindShifting content, please...2025-05-0803 min
MindShift Power PodcastTexting Teens to Safety: How a Simple Message Can Change a Student's Life (Episode 89)Send an anonymous text messageWhen teens face mental health challenges today, they're often caught in a difficult position – reluctant to walk into a counselor's office yet desperately needing support. School Pulse fills this critical gap with an elegantly simple solution that's changing outcomes for vulnerable students nationwide.Iuri Melo, co-founder of School Pulse and a clinical social worker with 20 years of experience, joins the MindShift Power Podcast to share how their text-based support service creates a lifeline for struggling teens. What makes this approach revolutionary is its proactive nature – rather than waiting for crisis, Scho...2025-05-0639 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogImposter Syndrome: Your Tourist Stop on the Road to GreatnessFatima Bey The MindShifter offers a refreshing perspective on imposter syndrome by reframing it as a tourist destination rather than a roadblock. Discover why feeling like a fraud is actually a normal part of growth, especially for high achievers. Through creative metaphors of tourist landmarks, learn to acknowledge self-doubt without letting it become your permanent residence. This episode transforms imposter syndrome from something to fight into a meaningful stop on your journey to greatness.Click below to see the original post:https://www.fatimabey.com/imposter-syndrome-your-tourist-stop-on-the-road-to-greatnessFor more MindShifting content, please click below:https://www.fatimabey.com...2025-05-0604 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogFinding Your Sunshine: How to Recognize and Release Negative RelationshipsFatima Bey explores why some people consistently rain on your parade instead of celebrating your achievements. Discover how these "rain makers" affect your confidence, learn to identify damaging relationship patterns, and find practical ways to set boundaries or create distance when needed. It's time to choose people who bring confetti, not rain, to your life's celebrations.Click below to see the original post:https://www.fatimabey.com/finding-your-sunshine-how-to-recognize-and-release-negative-relationshipsFor more MindShifting content, please click below:https://www.fatimabey.comSubscribe to the audio or written versions of The MindShifter Bloghttps://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1545731995The...2025-05-0506 min
MindShift Power PodcastBreaking Free from Unforgiveness: How Bitterness Affects Your Health & Future (Episode 88)Send an anonymous text messageJames Divine transforms his painful past into hope for listeners in this powerful exploration of forgiveness after childhood sexual abuse. As a middle school teacher, musician, and author, James brings unique perspective to the difficult journey of healing from severe trauma.Starting with his own story of abuse from ages 6-9, James reveals how his path to forgiveness began at 16 when he realized the hatred consuming him was destroying his own life. Far from a single decision, he describes forgiveness as "step one on a thousand-mile journey" that he's still...2025-04-2933 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogThe Jealousy Mirror: Confronting the Face that Holds You BackIn this eye-opening episode, I delve into the psychology of jealousy and why it's more than just wanting what others have. Discover how jealousy disguises itself in unexpected ways, from attention-seeking to subtle sabotage, and learn why it's actually draining your energy for success. I share real client stories that reveal the self-defeating cycle of jealousy and provide a clear roadmap for transforming these negative feelings into personal growth. Whether you're experiencing jealousy or are on the receiving end, this episode offers practical strategies to break free from the comparison trap and embrace an abundance mindset that celebrates others while...2025-04-2308 min
MindShift Power PodcastChild of the King: Katherine Norland's Faith-Fueled Rise from Trailer Park to Hollywood (Episode 87)Send an anonymous text messageWhat happens when your self-hatred runs so deep you can't even look in a mirror without crying? And how do you then pursue a career in acting in Los Angeles, competing alongside "the most beautiful women in the world"?Katherine Norland's transformation from a self-loathing young woman to confident actor, author, and coach offers powerful insights for anyone struggling with worthiness. Growing up in a trailer park in Minnesota, Katherine developed deep-seated beliefs about her inadequacy that shaped every aspect of her life. Her breakthrough came not through achieving external...2025-04-2233 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogTransforming Your Life: Why Mindset Matters More Than CircumstancesJoin me as I explore why transforming your mindset can be more powerful than changing your circumstances. In this episode, I share the mindset illusion that keeps us stuck, how to grow through challenges rather than just go through them, and five practical steps to shift your perspective when facing difficult situations. Discover why your perception creates your reality and how mastering mindset shifts can create positive ripple effects throughout your life. If you're facing challenges that seem unchangeable, this episode reveals where your true power lies.Click below to see the original post:https://www.fatimabey.com/transforming-your-life-why-mindset-matters-more-than-circumstances2025-04-1804 min
MindShift Power PodcastBeyond Blank Pages: A Transformative Approach to Teen Journaling (Episode 86)Send an anonymous text messageThe words we use when talking to ourselves carry immense power to shape our identity, confidence, and entire life trajectory. Yet for many young women, that inner voice often becomes their harshest critic. In this enlightening conversation, author Kristina Hardy shares her remarkable journey from severe unhappiness and being 170 pounds heavier to finding joy and self-acceptance through transforming her inner dialogue.Kristina reveals the unique guided journal she created specifically for teen girls that combines poetry with reflective questions. Unlike typical journals with blank pages, her approach guides users through...2025-04-1524 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogTurning Past Mistakes into Future Wisdom: Why Regret Holds You BackIn this thought-provoking episode, I explore how our past mistakes aren't burdens to carry but valuable teachers that shape our wisdom. Learn why holding onto regret keeps you stuck, how to transform painful experiences into personal growth, and why the world needs the unique gifts that come from your journey. If you're struggling with shame over past decisions, this episode offers a powerful perspective shift that can free you to move forward with purpose. Join me as we discover how to turn regrets into stepping stones rather than allowing them to be rocks that crush our potential.Click below...2025-04-1103 min
MindShift Power PodcastTurning Whispers into Roars: How SHYNE Awards Amplify Youth Power (Episode 85)Send an anonymous text message"We're not looking for the superstar—we want that person you see making a turnaround, serving their community, doing things that often go unnoticed." Orlana Darkins Drewery's passionate mission with the Shine Awards transforms how we recognize youth achievement in a world quick to blame teens for society's problems. What started as a one-time event in Pittsburgh has evolved into a 16-year journey celebrating young people ages 13-24 across nine categories—from academics and arts to overcoming obstacles—complete with red carpet, media interviews, and tangible awards.The convers...2025-04-0828 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogIntelligence ≠ Maturity: The Dangerous Assumption We All MakeEver been blindsided by someone who could discuss quantum physics but couldn't handle basic criticism? In this eye-opening episode, MindShift Coach Fatima Bey reveals why we mistakenly equate intelligence with emotional maturity—and how this assumption wreaks havoc in our relationships.Through the revealing story of "Melissa," a professionally brilliant woman whose emotional development stalled at age five, Fatima exposes the warning signs of emotional immaturity hiding behind intellectual prowess. Learn to recognize the red flags that signal when someone's impressive cognitive abilities mask troubling emotional patterns, including the telltale sign of people consistently removing themselves from someone's life.2025-04-0706 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogDon't Let Jerks Turn You Into One: Taking Back Your PowerWe've all encountered those people who make our blood boil and test our patience to the breaking point. In this powerful episode, I explore why responding to jerks by becoming one yourself means handing over the remote control to your behavior. Discover practical strategies for maintaining your emotional garden when others try to trample through it, including setting boundaries, processing anger constructively, and remembering who you truly are. Learn how taking ownership of your reactions isn't a burden—it's the ultimate form of freedom.Click below to see the original post. Don't Let Jerks Turn You Into One: Taking Ba...2025-04-0705 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogPeople Who Aren't Trying to Grow Are Actually ToxicAre you struggling to evolve while surrounded by people who resist change? In this thought-provoking episode, I explore why relationships with people who aren't committed to their own growth can be genuinely toxic to your development. Discover how the "stagnant pond effect" creates drama and negativity, and learn practical strategies for taking inventory of your relationships. I'll show you why maintaining connections based solely on history might be sabotaging your potential and how to create necessary boundaries without abandoning people.Click below to see the original post. People Who Aren't Trying to Grow Are Actually ToxicFor more...2025-04-0704 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogBreaking The Chains of Your Mental PrisonDiscover how the limitations holding you back are often self-created. In this powerful episode, I reveal why most obstacles blocking your dreams exist only in your mind and how these internal barriers can be stronger than any external challenge. Learn practical ways to recognize when self-doubt becomes self-sabotage and how to start dismantling the mental prison you've unknowingly built. This isn't about toxic positivity—it's about reclaiming your power to define what's possible in your life.Click below to see the original post. Breaking The Chains of Your Mental PrisonFor more MindShifting content, please click below. FatimaBey.wo...2025-04-0605 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogUnapologetically You: Why Your Standards Are Non-NegotiableEver been told your standards are "too high"? In this empowering episode of The MindShifter Blog, we explore why your standards aren't just preferences—they're the essential guardrails protecting the life you deserve. Discover how to recognize manipulation tactics that pressure you to lower your expectations, why compromising on your values creates a "false economy" of short-term comfort at the expense of long-term fulfillment, and how to stand unapologetically in your worth without guilt or explanation.Learn to view your high standards not as barriers to connection but as valuable filters ensuring only the right people and opportunities enter yo...2025-04-0607 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogGolden Turds: The Bullshit Dance of AvoidanceIn this no-holds-barred episode, I confront the epidemic of sugarcoated communication that's preventing real growth and progress. I explore how our tendency to avoid discomfort by wrapping harsh realities in polite packaging isn't actually protecting anyone—it's just delaying inevitable pain and hampering genuine transformation. This episode cuts through the pretense to reveal how avoidance acts as a spiritual cancer, eating away at our potential while creating a dangerous gap between reality and perception. I challenge listeners to embrace radical transparency, not as an act of cruelty, but as a form of deep respect—for yourself and others. Discover why succ...2025-04-0502 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogAlone Doesn't Mean Lonely But They Do Swim in the Same PoolIn this reflective episode, I explore the subtle yet profound difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Using the metaphor of swimmers in the same pool, I examine how these two states occupy the same space but create entirely different experiences. I share insights on the "relationship carousel" many people ride to avoid facing themselves, the paradox of feeling isolated in crowded rooms, and why adding another person to your life doesn't automatically cure loneliness. This episode will help you recognize whether you're experiencing peaceful solitude or painful isolation, and how developing comfort with being alone actually creates the foundation...2025-04-0409 min
The MindShifter Audio BlogBreaking Language Barriers: Where There's a Will, There's a WayIn this episode, I share my experience as an alteration manager at one of the nation's busiest bridal shops. Facing a shortage of qualified seamstresses, I took an unconventional approach by hiring refugees who didn't speak English. Despite communication challenges, I developed innovative ways to interview, test, and train these determined individuals. My story demonstrates that language is only a barrier if we allow it to be—with determination, patience, and creative thinking, we can overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. This experience taught me that when we're willing to think outside the box, we open doors not just for ourselves, but fo...2025-04-0404 min
MindShift Power PodcastThe Confidence Conspiracy: Why Society Wants You Small (Episode 84)Send an anonymous text messageWhat if the insecurities haunting you at 13 could still be controlling your life at 50? According to confidence coach Tamsin Broster, this isn't just possible—it's precisely what happens to countless women who never address their fundamental relationship with themselves.Tamsin joins the MindShift Power Podcast to reveal the startling connection between teenage self-doubt and midlife crises. Drawing from her expertise working with perimenopausal women struggling with confidence, she offers a unique perspective on how young women can avoid this fate by building self-belief now.The conversation delves into ho...2025-04-0128 min