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The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowFrom Chaos To Clarity: Building Discipline One Step At A Time With Nick McGowan“Go directly to your subconscious and say: this is the thing I’m looking for”
In this episode, Nick explores the concepts of self-mastery, discipline, and personal growth. He emphasizes that self-mastery is not a destination but a continuous journey, highlighting the importance of understanding that goals, habits, and disciplines can vary greatly from person to person.
What to listen for:
Self-mastery is a continuous journey, not a destination
Goals and habits are unique to each individual
Understanding the principles behind habits is crucial
Finding what works for you is more important than following trends...
2025-08-1417 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowEmbracing Creativity In Everyday Life With Nick McGowan“Everything that we do has some sort of creative flair to it no matter what—because it’s really our flair to it.”
In this episode, Nick delves into the concept of creativity, exploring its presence in everyday life beyond traditional artistic expressions. He shares personal anecdotes about his journey with music and the creative process, emphasizing that creativity can manifest in problem-solving and interactions with others. Nick encourages listeners to embrace their creativity, trust themselves, and find innovative solutions in various aspects of life, even when faced with challenges.
What to listen for:
Creativi...
2025-07-1712 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowSoft Discipline: Finding Balance In Life With Tannaz Hosseinpour“Discipline is your commitment, it’s your craft.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Tannaz Hosseinpour to dive into the intricacies of the nervous system, the importance of discipline over motivation, and the concept of soft discipline.
What to listen for:
Discipline is more important than motivation
Soft discipline balances the yin and yang within us
Understanding the ‘why’ behind our intentions is crucial
Social media can influence our perceptions of success
Generational trauma affects our current behaviors
Emotional regulation starts with breath control
Self-awareness is key to personal growth
Multiple perspectives can coexist in any sit...
2025-04-1040 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowGetting SuperPsyched About Life With Adam Dorsay“Self-compassion is the way to get better.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Adam Dorsay to explore the intricate relationship between emotions, authenticity, and personal growth. They discuss the pressures faced by individuals, particularly in the realm of sports, and how these pressures can lead to mental health challenges.
What to listen for:
Emotions are universal and affect everyone, regardless of status
Authenticity is crucial for meaningful connections
Diversity in personalities enriches relationships and teams
Self-compassion leads to better outcomes in personal growth
Asking better questions can lead to greater self-awareness
Understanding emotions helps in making better life decisions
Navigating emot...
2025-03-2732 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Transform Your Mindset And Boost Performance With Steve Magness"Confidence demands evidence."
In this episode, Nick speaks with performance coach and author Steve Magness about the intersection of mental health, athletic performance, and personal development.
What to listen for:
Performance coaching helps individuals navigate mental and physical challenges
Trauma can set a brain's prediction to be hyper-responsive to stress
Mental preparation and visualization are crucial for success in high-pressure situations
Self-awareness is key to understanding personal performance and growth
Finding a balance between care and obsession can enhance performance
Confidence is built through evidence and preparation
Visualizing both success and failure helps in managing expectations
Sharing the load with...
2025-03-2036 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowNature Vs. Nurture: Personal Growth And Success With Ex-Navy Seal David Brown“The only easy day was yesterday.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with David W. Brown, a former Navy SEAL and author. David shares his journey from being the smallest kid in school to overcoming adversity and becoming a Navy SEAL.
What to listen for:
Opportunities arise when you least expect them.
Overcoming adversity builds character and resilience.
Success is a personal definition, not a societal one.
The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and essential.
Facing fears reveals true strength and capability.
Not quitting is important, but succeeding is the goal.
Your past experiences shape your future potential.
Embrace challenges as oppo...
2025-03-1330 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowEmpowering Women Through Intuition And Self-Mastery With Angie Biln"Courage is huge."
In this episode, Nick speaks with Angie Biln, a life coach and social worker, about her journey in empowering women, the importance of intuition, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
What to listen for:
Angie's journey as a life coach and social worker spans nearly two decades.
Intuition plays a crucial role in decision-making, especially for women.
Empowering women involves helping them rewrite their life stories.
Overcoming limiting beliefs is essential for personal growth.
Daily practices like gratitude and meditation are vital for self-mastery.
Vulnerability is necessary for healing and personal development.
Consistency in self-care routines leads to better...
2025-03-0624 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowEmpowering Women Through Intuition And Self-Mastery With Angie Biln“Courage is huge.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Angie Biln, a life coach and social worker, about her journey in empowering women, the importance of intuition, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
What to listen for:
Angie’s journey as a life coach and social worker spans nearly two decades.
Intuition plays a crucial role in decision-making, especially for women.
Empowering women involves helping them rewrite their life stories.
Overcoming limiting beliefs is essential for personal growth.
Daily practices like gratitude and meditation are vital for self-mastery.
Vulnerability is necessary for healing and personal development.
Consistency in self-c...
2025-03-0624 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowOvercoming Social Anxiety: A Journey To Emotional Freedom With Kam Knight“I just allow the feelings to take over, and as long as I sit in it, they tend to subside.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Kam Knight about the complexities of social anxiety, emotional intelligence, and the journey of self-discovery. Kam shares his personal experiences with social anxiety, the impact of his upbringing, and how he navigates emotions in various situations.
What to listen for:
Social anxiety can stem from childhood experiences
Sitting with emotions can lead to clarity and insights
Vulnerability is key to overcoming personal struggles
Expressing feelings can alleviate the pressure of holding them in
The impo...
2025-02-2735 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowOvercoming Social Anxiety: A Journey To Emotional Freedom With Kam Knight“I just allow the feelings to take over, and as long as I sit in it, they tend to subside.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Kam Knight about the complexities of social anxiety, emotional intelligence, and the journey of self-discovery. Kam shares his personal experiences with social anxiety, the impact of his upbringing, and how he navigates emotions in various situations.
What to listen for:
Social anxiety can stem from childhood experiences
Sitting with emotions can lead to clarity and insights
Vulnerability is key to overcoming personal struggles
Expressing feelings can alleviate the pressure of hold...
2025-02-2735 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowBalancing Law And Spirit: Boundaries, Burnout, And Personal Growth With Cindy Rendon“We set our own internal limitations.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Cindy Rendon, an attorney who shares her unique approach to law and life through the lens of tarot reading and intuition. Cindy discusses her journey from practicing law to incorporating spiritual practices into her work, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and self-care to combat burnout.
What to listen for:
Understanding the law requires both knowledge and emotional intelligence.
Compassion fatigue can affect professionals in high-stress jobs.
The universe communicates with us through signs and intuition.
Therapy can help professionals navigate their emotional challenges.
Self-care is about replenishing your body...
2025-02-2040 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowBalancing Law And Spirit: Boundaries, Burnout, And Personal Growth With Cindy Rendon“We set our own internal limitations.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Cindy Rendon, an attorney who shares her unique approach to law and life through the lens of tarot reading and intuition. Cindy discusses her journey from practicing law to incorporating spiritual practices into her work, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and self-care to combat burnout.
What to listen for:
Understanding the law requires both knowledge and emotional intelligence.
Compassion fatigue can affect professionals in high-stress jobs.
The universe communicates with us through signs and intuition.
Therapy can help professionals navigate their emotional challenges.
Self-care is a...
2025-02-2040 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Energy Of Creativity And The Journey Toward Self-Awareness With Jeristotle Wells“Self-awareness is truth.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeristotle Wells, exploring themes of creativity, mathematics, and the constructs of religion. Jeristotle shares his unique perspective on the universe's mathematical nature, the social constructs surrounding religion, and the mystical energy of creativity.
What to listen for:
Creativity is seen as a mystical energy that flows through individuals.
The creative process is tied to personal feelings and intuition.
The importance of purpose in creative endeavors. Authenticity is key to connecting with others.
Success should be redefined beyond social media metrics.
Impacting one person positively is enough.
Self-awareness is crucial for personal grow...
2025-02-1343 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Energy Of Creativity And The Journey Toward Self-Awareness With Jeristotle Wells“Self-awareness is truth.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeristotle Wells, exploring themes of creativity, mathematics, and the constructs of religion. Jeristotle shares his unique perspective on the universe’s mathematical nature, the social constructs surrounding religion, and the mystical energy of creativity.
What to listen for:
Creativity is seen as a mystical energy that flows through individuals.
The creative process is tied to personal feelings and intuition.
The importance of purpose in creative endeavors. Authenticity is key to connecting with others.
Success should be redefined beyond social media metrics.
Impacting one person positively is enough.
Self-a...
2025-02-1343 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Entrepreneurial Path: From Comfort To Growth With Gresham Harkless Jr.“I feel like me facing that (skydiving), to me, was more symbolic than anything else.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Gresham Harkless Jr. “Gresh” shares his journey from childhood experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit to facing fears through skydiving. The conversation delves into the impact of military life on Gresh’s upbringing, his transition into entrepreneurship, and the lessons learned from failures.
What to listen for:
Facing fears can lead to personal growth and confidence
Skydiving was a pivotal experience for Gresh in overcoming his fear of heights
Childhood experiences can shape your personality and adapta...
2025-02-0631 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Entrepreneurial Path: From Comfort To Growth With Gresham Harkless Jr.“I feel like me facing that (skydiving), to me, was more symbolic than anything else.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Gresham Harkless Jr. “Gresh” shares his journey from childhood experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit to facing fears through skydiving. The conversation delves into the impact of military life on Gresh's upbringing, his transition into entrepreneurship, and the lessons learned from failures.
What to listen for:
Facing fears can lead to personal growth and confidence
Skydiving was a pivotal experience for Gresh in overcoming his fear of heights
Childhood experiences can shape your personality and adaptability
Entrepreneurship was a natural...
2025-02-0631 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowEmbracing The Enneagram And Surrendering To The Flow Of Life With Chad Prevost“It’s about being able to listen to what’s inside and to give voice to it.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Chad Prevost about his journey of self-discovery and transformation. Chad shares his experiences with self-mastery, the Enneagram, and the importance of surrendering to the flow of life. Chad had a near-death experience that actually brought him closer to life and helped him decide to pursue his calling.
What to listen for:
Self-discovery and transformation require practices and experiences that go beyond intellectual understanding
Letting go of control and surrendering to the flow of life can...
2025-01-3040 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowEmbracing The Enneagram And Surrendering To The Flow Of Life With Chad Prevost“It’s about being able to listen to what’s inside and to give voice to it.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Chad Prevost about his journey of self-discovery and transformation. Chad shares his experiences with self-mastery, the Enneagram, and the importance of surrendering to the flow of life. Chad had a near-death experience that actually brought him closer to life and helped him decide to pursue his calling.
What to listen for:
Self-discovery and transformation require practices and experiences that go beyond intellectual understanding
Letting go of control and surrendering to the flow of life can lead to profound...
2025-01-3040 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowExploring Resilience And The Heart Of An Entrepreneur With Arias WebsterBerry“Adversity doesn’t break you. It builds you.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Arias WebsterBerry to explore themes of resilience, personal growth, and the impact of adversity on one’s journey. Arias shares his unique background, including his experience with competitive jump roping and the challenges he faced growing up in a tumultuous environment. The discussion delves into the importance of choices, the balance between highs and lows in entrepreneurship, and the foundational role of self-mastery in leadership.
What to listen for:
Resilience is built through overcoming adversity
Personal choices significantly shape our paths in life
Sel...
2025-01-2328 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowExploring Resilience And The Heart Of An Entrepreneur With Arias WebsterBerry“Adversity doesn't break you. It builds you.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Arias WebsterBerry to explore themes of resilience, personal growth, and the impact of adversity on one's journey. Arias shares his unique background, including his experience with competitive jump roping and the challenges he faced growing up in a tumultuous environment. The discussion delves into the importance of choices, the balance between highs and lows in entrepreneurship, and the foundational role of self-mastery in leadership.
What to listen for:
Resilience is built through overcoming adversity
Personal choices significantly shape our paths in life
Self-mastery is essential for effective lead...
2025-01-2328 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowRecognizing And Addressing Hidden Pain To Reclaim Your Life With Mark Ross“Learn from the L’s and the wins in life—it’s not a one-sided coin.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Mark Ross, a Marine Corps veteran and host of the Speak Your Truth podcast. Mark shares his journey through mental health struggles, including PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and the impact of his military experience.
What to listen for:
The journey of self-discovery through counseling.
The challenges of wearing a mask in society.
Encouragement for veterans to seek help and compensation for their struggles.
Understanding the importance of learning from both successes and failures.
Self-mastery involves continuous...
2025-01-1635 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowRecognizing And Addressing Hidden Pain To Reclaim Your Life With Mark Ross“Learn from the L’s and the wins in life—it’s not a one-sided coin.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Mark Ross, a Marine Corps veteran and host of the Speak Your Truth podcast. Mark shares his journey through mental health struggles, including PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and the impact of his military experience.
What to listen for:
The journey of self-discovery through counseling.
The challenges of wearing a mask in society.
Encouragement for veterans to seek help and compensation for their struggles.
Understanding the importance of learning from both successes and failures.
Self-mastery involves continuous growth and self-acceptance.
“Sometimes go...
2025-01-1635 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowNavigating Toxic Work Environments: Strategies For Survival And Growth With Jimi Okubanjo“You cannot pour from an empty jug. Taking care of yourself first is not selfish; it’s survival.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Jimi Okubanjo, who shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming an advocate for BIPOC and women professionals. She discusses the challenges faced in the workplace, particularly regarding gender dynamics and mental health. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and understanding generational perspectives on gender roles and the need for boundaries in professional settings, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
What to listen for:
Self-awareness is crucia...
2025-01-0948 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowNavigating Toxic Work Environments: Strategies For Survival And Growth With Jimi Okubanjo“You cannot pour from an empty jug. Taking care of yourself first is not selfish; it's survival.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Jimi Okubanjo, who shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming an advocate for BIPOC and women professionals. She discusses the challenges faced in the workplace, particularly regarding gender dynamics and mental health. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and understanding generational perspectives on gender roles and the need for boundaries in professional settings, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
What to listen for:
Self-awareness is crucial in understanding one's needs and...
2025-01-0948 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowWhy Emotional Curiosity Is The Secret To A Fulfilling Life with Ryan Christensen“Negative emotions aren't actually pain; they are your mind asking for help to solve a problem.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Ryan Christensen, a hypnotist and author, about his journey through childhood struggles, mental health challenges, and the impact of autism on his life. Ryan shares his experiences with suicidal thoughts at a young age, his military service, and the eventual diagnosis of autism and bipolar disorder. The conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, emotional beliefs, and the importance of understanding the root causes of personal struggles rather than just addressing symptoms.
What To Listen For:
Emotions should be v...
2025-01-0243 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowWhy Emotional Curiosity Is The Secret To A Fulfilling Life with Ryan Christensen“Negative emotions aren’t actually pain; they are your mind asking for help to solve a problem.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Ryan Christensen, a hypnotist and author, about his journey through childhood struggles, mental health challenges, and the impact of autism on his life. Ryan shares his experiences with suicidal thoughts at a young age, his military service, and the eventual diagnosis of autism and bipolar disorder. The conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, emotional beliefs, and the importance of understanding the root causes of personal struggles rather than just addressing symptoms.
What To Listen...
2025-01-0243 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Truth About Leadership And Executive Reinvention With Joy Branch“The experiences that got you here won’t necessarily get you to the next stage. A reset is needed to figure out where to go”
In this episode, Nick speaks with executive coach Joy Branch about her journey, the importance of books in her life, and the concept of executive reinvention. Joy discusses her project, The Joy Project, aimed at bridging the gap in leadership and personal development. The conversation delves into the significance of self-awareness, understanding systems in leadership, and navigating organizational change. Joy offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders and emphasizes the importance of self-mastery in becoming effect...
2024-12-2644 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Truth About Leadership And Executive Reinvention With Joy Branch“The experiences that got you here won’t necessarily get you to the next stage. A reset is needed to figure out where to go”
In this episode, Nick speaks with executive coach Joy Branch about her journey, the importance of books in her life, and the concept of executive reinvention. Joy discusses her project, The Joy Project, aimed at bridging the gap in leadership and personal development. The conversation delves into the significance of self-awareness, understanding systems in leadership, and navigating organizational change. Joy offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders and emphasizes the importance of self-mastery in becoming effective leader...
2024-12-2644 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTransforming Trauma And How To Move Forward In Life With Ava Dasya Rasa“What’s in the brain is in the body, and what’s in the body is in the brain.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Ava Dasya Rasa about how trauma changes the way we interact with the world and how various therapies like EMDR, DBT, Brain Spotting, and even talk therapy can help us process, heal, and move forward with joy.
What to listen for:
What it means to be trauma-informed
How trauma affects us throughout our entire lives
How we have more power than we actually believe we do in all situations
Listen in as we di...
2024-12-1939 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTransforming Trauma And How To Move Forward In Life With Ava Dasya Rasa“What’s in the brain is in the body, and what’s in the body is in the brain.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Ava Dasya Rasa about how trauma changes the way we interact with the world and how various therapies like EMDR, DBT, Brain Spotting, and even talk therapy can help us process, heal, and move forward with joy.
What to listen for:
What it means to be trauma-informed
How trauma affects us throughout our entire lives
How we have more power than we actually believe we do in all situations
Listen in as we discuss brain spotting...
2024-12-1939 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowLove and Faith Beyond Identity and Labels With Carl King“The journey to change often has to do with identity and untangling ourselves from the labels put on us by others.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Carl King about the intricacies of change management coaching, the challenges of identity, and the journey of self-discovery. Carl shares his experiences living in an RV, the pressures of societal expectations, and the struggles he faced in separating his identity from that of a preacher.
What to listen for:
Leaving behind a long-held identity can be a painful but necessary process.
Finding freedom often requires confronting uncomfortable truths about oneself.
Incremental steps can lead...
2024-12-1240 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowA Bucket List Journey For Purpose, Community, And Growth With Jeremy George“My darkest moment became a privilege, giving me a near-death perspective without being on a deathbed.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeremy George about the transformative power of bucket lists. Jeremy shares his personal journey of overcoming suicidal ideation by pursuing 52 bucket list goals in 52 weeks, emphasizing the importance of confronting mortality, the role of community in achieving goals, and the necessity of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. The conversation highlights how taking small steps can lead to significant personal growth and fulfillment.
What to listen for:
Bucket lists can serve as a po...
2024-12-0626 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowA Bucket List Journey For Purpose, Community, And Growth With Jeremy George“My darkest moment became a privilege, giving me a near-death perspective without being on a deathbed.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeremy George about the transformative power of bucket lists. Jeremy shares his personal journey of overcoming suicidal ideation by pursuing 52 bucket list goals in 52 weeks, emphasizing the importance of confronting mortality, the role of community in achieving goals, and the necessity of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. The conversation highlights how taking small steps can lead to significant personal growth and fulfillment.
What to listen for:
Bucket lists can serve as a powerful tool for self...
2024-12-0626 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowMentorship, Leadership, And Calculated Growth: The Billion Dollar Business Blueprint With John Hewitt“Without downs, the ups wouldn't be as high.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with John Hewitt, a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Loyalty Brands. John shares his unique journey from playing in the World Series of Poker to founding billion-dollar companies. He emphasizes the importance of purpose, giving back, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. John discusses the significance of mentorship, leadership, and the need for calculated growth strategies in business. He concludes with valuable advice for self-mastery and success, highlighting the importance of perseverance and finding joy in one's work.
What to listen for:
John’s transition from the Wo...
2024-11-2129 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowAn Immigration Story of Family, Grit, and Entrepreneurship With Dan Flores“Maybe this is all happening because I was meant to carry the mission that they started.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dan Flores, a fitness and life coach, who shares his personal journey from overcoming health challenges as a child to navigating cultural transitions as an immigrant. Dan discusses the sacrifices his parents made for a better life, his struggles in the construction industry, and his eventual awakening to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of living each day to the fullest and cherishing the moments we have with loved ones.
What to listen for:
Support from family is crucial duri...
2024-11-1434 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Embrace Your Identity And Inner Strength With Rich Vysion“I want other people to feel liberated in their truth and walk in their power just like I have.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Rich Vysion, a recording artist who recently came out as an LGBT rapper. They discuss Rich’s journey of self-discovery, the challenges of coming out, and the importance of community and support. Rich shares how music has been a healing outlet for him, especially in relation to his mental health and trauma. The conversation emphasizes the power of vulnerability, the significance of rewriting one’s story, and the importance of self-acceptance and empowerment.
What to listen f...
2024-10-3133 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Break Free From Generational Trauma And Reclaim Your Life With Pauline Jones“On paper, I looked good, but internally I was still all jacked up.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Pauline Jones (PJ) to explore the profound effects of trauma on personal development and healing. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the impact of generational trauma, and the necessity of understanding how trauma manifests in the body. PJ shares her journey through therapy and alternative healing modalities, emphasizing that healing is a unique process for everyone. The conversation highlights the significance of mindfulness and mental health strategies in overcoming past traumas and achieving self-mastery.
What to listen for:
How being close to d...
2024-10-2435 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Intersection Of Hypnotherapy, Personal Growth, And The Paranormal With Deborah LeBlanc“You have a choice on how you react to what you think is affecting you.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Deborah LeBlanc, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and paranormal investigator. They explore the intersection of hypnotherapy, personal growth, and the paranormal, discussing how external energies and generational trauma can affect mental health. Deborah shares her journey into ghost hunting, the importance of recognizing and addressing external influences, and the power of hypnotherapy in healing.
What to listen for:
Our own energy plays a crucial role in what we manifest in life.
Recognizing external energies is essential for personal growth and heal...
2024-10-1740 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowWhy You’re Really Overwhelmed (And How to Fix It) With Nick McGowan“When something happens, and we feel overwhelmed, what do we do?”
In this episode, Nick discusses overwhelm and how it relates to trauma. By understanding that overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system perceives it as a threat. Self-awareness in recognizing and managing overwhelm is highly important, and taking a step back, breathing, and reflecting on the situation to prioritize tasks can help you move forward with clarity.
What to listen for:
Overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system sees it as a threat.
Self-awareness is cruc...
2024-10-0325 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowWhy You’re Really Overwhelmed (And How to Fix It)“When something happens, and we feel overwhelmed, what do we do?”
In this episode, Nick discusses overwhelm and how it relates to trauma. By understanding that overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system perceives it as a threat. Self-awareness in recognizing and managing overwhelm is highly important, and taking a step back, breathing, and reflecting on the situation to prioritize tasks can help you move forward with clarity.
What to listen for:
Overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system sees it as a threat.
Self...
2024-10-0325 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowExamining Patterns And Situations For Personal Growth With Nick McGowan“Take a step back and take inventory of what other situations in your life were even remotely similar that can help you put the pieces together and understand why you feel this way.”
In this episode, Nick opens up about his personal journey of self-awareness and growth. He discusses his struggles with grumpiness and frustration, the importance of being present, and how underlying issues from the past or anxieties about the future can influence our reactions in the present. He shares insights from his own experiences in business, life, and mental health coaching, offering practical advice on managing difficult emotions, reco...
2024-09-1223 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowPractical Steps for Self-Mastery: Embracing Your Soul’s Desires With Dr. Susan Nicholas“I was functionally depressed; I could operate at a high level, but when I was alone, I was dying inside.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Susan Nicholas, who shares her journey of spiritual awakening and the crisis that led to it. She discusses the deep sadness and existential crisis she experienced and how she learned to transform and navigate those emotions. They get into the importance of recognizing and understanding the energy within us and how to transform it. Dr. Nicholas also highlights the need for awareness and the responsibility we have to make changes at a soul leve...
2024-09-0550 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome Challenges With Nick McGowan“If an obstacle pops up, you can either get really upset, pissed off about it, or you can look around it, get around it, and figure out what else is there.”
In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of patience and overcoming obstacles. He emphasizes the power of storytelling and practical examples in understanding how to overcome challenges and shares a personal story about dealing with the heat in their tiny house and how they found alternative solutions.
What to listen for:
Explore anecdotal and practical examples from my life that may help you navigate overcoming obstacles.
When faced with chal...
2024-08-2937 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome ChallengesHow To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome Challenges
“If an obstacle pops up, you can either get really upset, pissed off about it, or you can look around it, get around it, and figure out what else is there.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of patience and overcoming obstacles. He emphasizes the power of storytelling and practical examples in understanding how to overcome challenges and shares a personal story about dealing with the heat in their tiny house and how they found alternative solutions.
What to listen for:
2024-08-2937 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe High Cost Of Addiction: A Financial And Emotional Perspective With Ryan Skinner“The more disciplined I am, the more freedom I have.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Ryan Skinner, an entrepreneur, financial advisor, and coach. Ryan shares his journey of recovery from addiction and how it has transformed his life. They discuss the importance of spirituality, routine, and discipline in his recovery and personal growth and the importance of finding a mentor or coach to guide you on your path to self-mastery.
What to listen for:
Discover how Ryan transitioned from a background of low self-esteem and unconventional jobs, such as working as a stripper in college, to building confidence and beco...
2024-08-2229 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowSurvival And Transformation: Unpacking A Five-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey With Shariann Tom“It’s the pit that becomes that transformative place that is the hardest.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Shariann Tom, CEO and founder of the Cancer Journey Institute, about her experience with having cancer five times and the importance of mindset and self-mastery in navigating the journey. They discuss the challenges of facing cancer multiple times, the need for support and understanding from others, and the power of listening and being present for someone going through cancer. Shariann emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, making choices that align with our values, and finding strength and purpose in facing...
2024-08-1540 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Heal From Burnout Through Internal Reflection And Self-Care With Dr. Nekeshia Hammond“You deserve to have emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy. You deserve to have joy. You deserve to be happy.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a psychologist and burnout prevention expert. They discuss the importance of self-care and reflection in preventing burnout, emphasize the need to unlearn the go-go-go mentality, and prioritize mental health and well-being. While it’s not always easy, practicing self-care and reflection can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life, so they discuss strategies for preventing burnout and finding healing.
What to listen for:
Unlearning the go-go-go mentality and priori...
2024-08-0839 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowExploring Generational And Regional Trauma From A Medium’s Perspective With Chris Wasko“Taking baby steps in a healing journey is important; rushing can cause you to miss vital steps”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Chris Wasko, a spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and energy healer. They discuss Chris’s journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a spiritual healer, as well as his experiences with seeing spirits and delivering messages from the other side. Chris shares her insights on healing from narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and taking small steps toward self-mastery, and they dive deep into the topic of generational and regional trauma, partic...
2024-07-2535 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowUnderstanding The Role Of Shame In Personal Growth And Fulfillment With Furkhan Dandia“Therapy was something that really helped me navigate that point in my life. And then, as I was starting to heal childhood patterns and beliefs, I started to realize that all men, in a way, struggle with this.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Furkhan Dandia, an engineer turned therapist, about his journey and the intersection of engineering and therapy. They discuss the importance of therapy as a tool for personal growth and the need for a holistic approach to healing. Listen in as they explore the role of spirituality in the healing process and the concept of viewing challenges as o...
2024-07-1852 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Handle And Successfully Navigate Career Burnout With Luis Báez“Excuses are the tools of idiots. And I’m way too smart to be fucking around with excuses.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Luis Báez, who shares his journey from growing up in poverty to working at top companies like Google and Tesla, and how he experienced burnout in the corporate world. There’s a major emphasis on the importance of self-mastery, inclusion, and the power of asking for what you want in life.
What to listen for:
Learn how determination and hard work can pave the way to remarkable success.
Luis shares how breaking free from societal pressures...
2024-07-1128 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowUncovering The Simple Meaning Of Purpose With Nick McGowan“Follow what lights you up, no matter how crazy, how wild-haired any of it may seem.”
In this episode, Nick explores the concept of purpose and its significance in our lives. He discusses the dictionary definition of purpose, the meaning of purpose in our lives, and the fact that we each have our own unique purpose on this planet. Listen in as he unpacks the importance of contribution and how it is intertwined with purpose but how we’ve been taught, or shamed, into thinking our purpose is too small if it’s not this massive humanity changing effort. Purpose is about...
2024-06-1335 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowFinding Your Purpose And Breaking Out Of The System With Dr. Esther Zeledon“What can you teach the world? What do you like? What’s in alignment? That is your unique superpower.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Esther Zeledon to discuss the importance of purpose, mission, and vision in creating meaningful change in the world. There’s a major emphasis on listening to oneself and breaking free from societal expectations and limiting beliefs. Dr. Zeledon shares her own journey of discovering her purpose and disrupting systems that don’t align with her values and provides advice for those who want to break free from the system and live a more purposeful life.
What...
2024-06-0659 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Be Aligned And Authentically You With Marques Ogden“If you want to be successful in life, be your own CEO.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Marques Ogden, a former NFL player turned speaker and coach, and shares his journey from the NFL to bankruptcy and divorce and how he rebuilt his life. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on your strengths and building from there rather than dwelling on your weaknesses. Marques also highlights the significance of mindset and self-discipline in achieving success and overcoming adversity. He shares his personal experience with therapy and the transformation from a victim mindset to a victor mindset.
What to listen for...
2024-05-2337 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowUnlocking The Mysteries Of Metaphysical Growth With Tarak Uday“Meditation is a state of being, not an activity. The goal is to be able to carry this meditative state into your daily life.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Tarak Uday to dive into self-discovery, lucid dreaming, and alternative healing.
Tarak shares his journey, including a life-threatening heart condition that led him to explore metaphysics and practices beyond traditional medicine. He emphasizes the importance of approaching these practices with a critical mind, not blind faith. Liste in as Tarak shares the transformative experiences he’s had through meditation that have shifted his views on death and existence overall.
What to lis...
2024-05-1646 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowLiving Life Openly By Cultivating Courage Through Neural Mastery (Part 2) With Gazit Chaya “Z” Nkosi“Your body is wise. It will tell you everything you need to know. The timing for growth and change is different for everyone, and that’s okay.”
In this episode, Nick and Gazit Chaya “Z” Nkosi dive into understanding and managing the nervous system to improve overall well-being. They explore how historical trauma and societal conditioning have impacted our nervous systems, leading to various dysregulations. Z emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with our bodies and listening to our signals to navigate stress and emotions effectively. They discuss practical techniques, including mindfulness, movement, and self-inquiry, to support the nervous system’s regulation.
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2024-05-0945 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowRun Toward Your Fears And What Holds You Back With Michele Capots“There’s a big difference between mental health and mental wellness.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Michele Capots, a transformational coach focusing on mental wellness and resilience. Michele shares her personal journey of overcoming fear and self-doubt, driven by her experiences with mental illness and trauma. She discusses the importance of mental wellness, distinguishing it from mental health, and highlights practices such as meditation, somatic work, and embracing the present moment. Michele emphasizes the significance of persistence and facing fears to create the life one desires. She encourages listeners to keep trying, manage fear, and seek out what works for th...
2024-04-2542 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowRun Toward Your Fears And What Holds You Back“There’s a big difference between mental health and mental wellness.”
Episode summary:
In this episode Nick speaks with Michele Capots, a transformational coach focusing on mental wellness and resilience. Michele shares her personal journey of overcoming fear and self-doubt, driven by her experiences with mental illness and trauma. She discusses the importance of mental wellness, distinguishing it from mental health, and highlights practices such as meditation, somatic work, and embracing the present moment. Michele emphasizes the significance of persistence and facing fears to create the life one desires. She encourages listeners to keep trying, manage...
2024-04-2542 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowEasily Reduce Anxiety By Going Calm, Present And Connected“I think a lot of us don’t realize that we’re pretty much anxious often.”
Episode summary:
In this episode of the Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, host Nick McGowan delves into the topic of anxiety and shares a three-step process that has helped him manage his own anxiety. Most people experience anxiety, and some experience it very frequently each day but may not always recognize it. Nick reflects on his own lifelong experience with anxiety and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in identifying and addressing it. He explains that anxiety often stems from past or futur...
2024-04-1825 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowEasily Reduce Anxiety By Going Calm, Present And Connected With Nick McGowan“I think a lot of us don’t realize that we’re pretty much anxious often.”
In this episode, Nick dives into the topic of anxiety and shares a three-step process that has helped him manage his own anxiety. Most people experience anxiety, and some experience it very frequently each day but may not always recognize it. Nick reflects on his own lifelong experience with anxiety and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in identifying and addressing it.
What to listen for:
Where you often land on the anxiety scale each day
Where anxiety comes from
A realization I’ve had about my a...
2024-04-1825 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Tap Into The Greatness Inside Of You Like A Superstar Athlete With Darlene Santore“Break the curse of it, take it, and use it for purpose… but you’ve got to do the work.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Darlene Santore "Coach Dar", an occupational therapist and mental skills coach for professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, etc.. shares insights on resilience, mindset, and overcoming challenges both in sports and in life. Despite being a short white female in the world of professional sports, Coach Dar has worked with athletes across various leagues, helping them harness their mental capital and achieve peak performance.
What to listen for:
Lessons from her journey a...
2024-04-1123 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTelling An Emotional Person To Think Doesn’t Typically Help With Nick McGowan“I had been afraid to really feel my feelings for a long time because I was told everything short of they were not welcome here and that I shouldn’t have them.”
In this episode, Nick delves into the differences between emotional and logical individuals. Drawing from personal experiences, Nick reflects on how he was encouraged to prioritize logical thinking growing up despite being naturally inclined towards feelings and emotions.
What to listen for:
Exploring what resonates more with us, the emotional or logical side.
The difference between emotional individuals who tend to feel things deeply before rationalizing, while logical indivi...
2024-04-0421 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTelling An Emotional Person To Think Doesn’t Typically Help“I had been afraid to really feel my feelings for a long time because I was told everything short of they were not welcome here and that I shouldn’t have them.”
Episode summary:
In this episode of the “Mindset and Self Mastery Show,” host Nick McGowan delves into the differences between emotional and logical individuals. Drawing from personal experiences, Nick reflects on how he was encouraged to prioritize logical thinking growing up despite being naturally inclined towards feelings and emotions.
What to listen for:
Exploring what resonates more with us, the emotional...
2024-04-0421 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Stop Struggling With Secret Compulsions And Not Let Your Porn Habit Define You With J.K Emezi“The more successful you are in life, the more driven you are, the more sophisticated your ways of throwing dirt on this issue are.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with J.K Emezi, the founder of Elevated Recovery, and discusses his journey through addiction recovery, specializing in helping high-performing men with sexually compulsive behaviors and pornography addiction. They discuss the importance of addressing shame associated with addiction, and J.K. shares personal experiences, including the impact of early exposure to pornography and the challenges he faced in his addiction.
What to listen for:
We discuss porn addiction and the effects it h...
2024-03-2855 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTraumatic Echoes And How To Decode The Layers Of Fatherly Influence With Gigi Dennard“I think it’s that you really do have to be willing to embrace the pain of going back through the review part… it’s going to be so worth it on the other end.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Gigi Dennard, an accomplished author, speaker, and commercial loan consultant. Giji shares her unique journey and purpose-driven work. We discuss the formation of her business, Well-Fed Resources, emphasizing its focus on 360-degree wellness, encompassing financial well-being, spiritual growth, and physical health.
Gigi also opens up about the discovery of her life’s thread, centering around the theme of wellness and the impo...
2024-03-2136 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowMan’s Unconventional Path To Love, Purpose, And Peace With Victor J. Giusfredi“If you want to get started, self-mastery, self-awareness, it’s the door.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Victor J. Giusfredi, an author and mindset coach, who shares his remarkable life journey and the transformative lessons he learned along the way. Born in the Malbec capital of the world, Mendoza, Argentina, Victor opens up about overcoming divorces, navigating single parenthood, and losing a six-figure corporate job during the early days of the pandemic. He reflects on the pandemic’s impact, portraying it as an unexpected blessing that allowed him to fully embrace fatherhood.
What to listen for:
Victor delves into his expe...
2024-03-1441 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Manage Our Trauma, Triggers, And Interpretations With Nick McGowan“If we get to the core of it and figure out what happened with that trauma and process through that trauma, then you’ll start to see that the trigger will either have a lot less weight to it because you’re not giving it as many interpretations if any at all.”
In this episode, Nick dives into the concepts of traumas, triggers, and interpretations, exploring their impact on our lives, and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and processing traumas to gain a deeper understanding of triggers and interpretations.
What to listen for:
Nick challenges common misconceptions about trauma, explaining that it...
2024-03-0720 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowUncovering Your Trauma Traits To Make Peace Within Your Soul With Sherry Buckley-Brown“It’s all about decisions. How do you want to show up, and are you sick and tired of this crap?”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Sherry Buckley-Brown, who reveals how a lifetime of losses has shaped her perspective as she reflects on the lingering impact of trauma on individuals and generations. Through her experiences, we confront the question of whether we ever fully heal and how to navigate our anger toward God, the world, and others. Sherry’s story reveals the significance of setting boundaries with negative influences post-healing and the transformative power of finding meaning in suffering. She high...
2024-02-2939 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Break Your Mental Barriers And Master Yourself With Paul Rivera“Vulnerability means that I am strong enough to show you where I am uncertain.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Paul Rivera, who reflects on a life filled with diverse experiences (one of his highest values), including rescuing others, navigating the challenges of different professions, and learning the value of genuine authenticity. You’ll find inspiration in the deep-rooted thread of his purpose that stretches back through the years and learn the importance of giving yourself grace during moments of feeling lost. Paul highlights the significance of community support, setting boundaries, and understanding that we are never truly alone in our st...
2024-02-2249 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowUncovering Purpose And Creativity In The Depths Of Anxiety With Liv Arnold“I didn’t want to be one of those people that just made excuses; it’s all really in the mindset sometimes.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Liv Arnold, who shares the valuable life lessons she gained from her journey, starting with her experience in jujitsu classes, where she discovered the importance of building confidence. Liv reflects on the beginnings of her creative writing career during a period of deep dissatisfaction in her job, highlighting the significance of taking action over making excuses. The conversation also dives into Liv’s early encounters with anxiety and how she tackled it through ne...
2024-02-1532 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Navigate Life’s Treacherous Journey Through Trauma, Anger And ADHD With Roozbeh Khoshniat“The biggest thing is remembering that this is like a long road to recovery. It’s not gonna be done right away.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Roozbeh Khoshniat, who shares the inspiring journey of starting his ADHD coaching business alongside his wife’s therapy practice, unpacking the challenges and triumphs of managing anger and navigating the childhood trauma that continues to affect his present. He opens up about growing up in war-torn Iran, detailing life as a veteran and the complexities of raising children without perpetuating his own traumas. Roozbeh also addresses the stigma surrounding ADHD, urging those in need...
2024-02-0139 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowWisdom From An Empath; Navigating Solitude With Sensitivity And Discernment With Jeff Sera“It takes a lot of work, but you can change any aspect of yourself and how you show up.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeff Sera about his journey of self-discovery, tracing the origins of his heightened sensitivity and the challenges that come with being so empathic at such a young age. Jeff candidly shares his most transformational experiences, from navigating the complexities of abortion with his high school girlfriend to the awakening he experienced at his aunt’s funeral, where he recognized a disconnection between his emotions and physical being, prompting a desire for healing and presence. Jeff’s insigh...
2024-01-1136 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowBehind The Mic: A Beautiful Journey To Episode 100 With Nick McGowan“If there’s pain that’s in there, you can get help. You can get through it. You can actually live that life that you secretly dream about. And if you’re in the middle of it right now, just keep going. There’s a lot more that can be done, and there’s hope within all of this.”
In this episode, we hit a major milestone in the 100th episode of the show. Wow, has it been a hell of a ride so far?! To celebrate how far we’ve come, Nick shares some clips and reflects on topics such as the impo...
2023-12-071h 09
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowCultivating Self Control: A Beautiful Journey Of Mindfulness And Discipline With Nick McGowan“You can either take that emotion that wells up and put it into a box and push it away, or you can take that emotion and do something with it. And that’s where self-control comes into play.”
In this episode, Nick talks about cultivating self-control and what your mindset has to do with that. And there’s just no other way around it. You have to be able to actually think through what’s going on, but you have to also couple it with what you’re feeling in a moment.
What to listen for:
How do we be in control i...
2023-11-2332 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowConversations About Life With A Professional Certified Man Builder Who Helps Broken Men Grow With Dr. Joe Martin“I’m a professional certified man builder. That’s what I do. Now, Nick, you can imagine the response I get, especially if I’m sitting next to a female; what they say, I say I fix broken men. That’s what I do, and so it starts a great conversation, but they put the obvious question is, what is a professional certified man builder?”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Joe Martin about what a “Man Builder” is and the obstacles men face when working toward becoming the best man they can be and living a life of purpose.
What to...
2023-11-0955 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Embrace Our Feelings And Not Shove Them Deep Inside With Nick McGowan“When we embrace those feelings, we can then start to move through them instead of just taking those feelings and boxing them away for good.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick gets into the emotions that we go through and how sometimes we can stop them from actually coming out into the world. Sometimes, it’s a good thing to do; sometimes, it’s really not. And really, when we embrace our feelings, and we don’t shove them deep inside of us, we can actually do something with them.
What to listen for:
The protocol I’ve figured out that works b...
2023-11-0227 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowPost Traumatic Growth, When Trauma Makes You Stronger And More Creative With Christian Ray Flores“I was just clinically depressed, you know, clinically depressed, absolutely rock bottom. And I was playing sports arenas at the time. I had a number-one hit at the time. And that’s where I was.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick speaks with Christian Ray Flores, an international recording artist, entrepreneur, and life coach, with a captivating story that spans four continents and multiple cultures. They discuss how, sometimes in life, we can get swept up in the positive and negative things going on around us and how God can still show up in the midst of it all.
What to lis...
2023-10-2647 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowUnderstanding Your Enneagram Type To Better Your Relationships With Myrna Scales“The Enneagram is kind of looking at ways that we coped with stress and different circumstances as children, and so as a child when you’re going through something times we bring that coping mechanism into adulthood and the ways that we’re doing things, you know, doesn’t always work for our relationships or our professional life.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Myrna Scales about the Enneagram and how understanding our personality type not only helps us understand ourselves better but can help us understand the people around us and can ultimately better our relationships.
What to listen for:
What...
2023-10-1947 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowGive Yourself The Freedom To Evolve With Anthony A. Dicks, Jr.“When you’re being asked to be something that you’ve never been before, and you’re being held accountable for how well you are, that thing that you are being called to be, that you’ve never been before, it’s almost like a catch-22. I don’t know how to do this well, but I’m gonna be held accountable if I don’t do it well. And wrestling through that and trying to figure out, well, how do I position myself to do this well?”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Anthony A. Dicks, Jr., who runs a management consult...
2023-10-1440 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow Sobriety Helped Me See My Alcohol Addiction In A New Light With Nick McGowan“It took me a long time to actually realize that there was a problem with my drinking, but that my problems were actually deeper than my drinking.”
In this episode, Nick shares about his struggles with alcoholism and how he told himself for years, “I don’t have a problem,” only to realize that there's BEEN a problem. A problem much deeper and darker than just alcoholism.
What to listen for:
Alcohol and other substances, as well as hobbies and most things, can become an addiction and/or a crutch if we’re not careful
How understanding our triggers can help us see...
2023-10-0539 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Magical Journey of Discipline and Curiosity With Wayne Faulkner“Joy only comes from within ourselves. It is not external. It’s not an external act, external job. It’s an inside job.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick speaks with Wayne Faulkner, the author of 3 personal development books, to discuss the magical journey of discipline and curiosity. We travel through childhood into adulthood, career, being a musician, and going through heartbreak to discuss how we can manage our mindset and become stronger, clearer, and more on fire for life.
What to listen for:
How our mindset plays a role in every aspect of our lives
What we feel music does to...
2023-09-1446 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowReal Talk About Mental Fitness And Performance Psychology With Chinazom Sunny Nwabueze“Let’s start having those real conversations and really trying to focus on our mental fitness because I feel like for me, that’s the biggest thing. If you have your well-being, you should really try to understand everything about it and how to take care of it.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Chinazom Sunny Nwabueze, who is the Founder of Dreamcatchers Performance and a high-performance leadership coach and behavioral science consultant with BetterUp Inc. Chinazom also created a mental fitness online community, a video chat series, and delivers workshops and presentations on mental fitness. He has amassed over 2,000 hrs of c...
2023-09-0747 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowIt’s Time We Start Talking About Our Mental Health With Nick McGowan“No matter what you’re going through, no matter where you’ve been at in life, no matter what situations happen to you, for you, around you, through you, etc., how we handle our mental health can really affect everything else that we go through.”
In this episode, Nick talks about how imperative it is for us to actually start talking about our mental health. Not just with other people but, first and foremost, with ourselves.
What to listen for:
How we can get lost in our own head
How managing our mental health isn’t just a bunch of buzzwords...
2023-08-3112 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowDo You Fear Failure? With Nick McGowan“Even when you fear failure, you’re not broken. You’re just blocked.”
In this episode, Nick talks about an F word… Failure. Leaning into failure can help us but most people don’t get to the point where failure can be a beneficial thing, they let the fear of failure hold them back before they even begin. Do you fear failure?
What to listen for:
Stories about how my fear of failure held me back for YEARS
What makes us fear failure
The perception people have of “fear” and how leaning in is more than just a nice idea, it’s critical to...
2023-08-2411 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow Trauma Affects Our Mindset With Nick McGowan“It’s not just about managing your mindset. It’s not just about positive thinking your way through it. That’s not how it all works. It’s a piece of it. But it’s not the entirety of the pie. It’s about being able to understand the context, what you’ve been through trauma-wise, and how your brain affects all of that going forward.“
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick talks about how trauma affects our mindset as well as how managing our mindset is ONLY a piece of the equation. If we only try to manage our mindset and don’t...
2023-08-1721 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowLive For Yourself And Live By Your Values With Dr. Benjamin Ritter“It’s a path. That’s it. It’s a path. Keep walking. You can stop, you can smell the roses, you can walk backward. You can stop and think that you’re done. Guess what? You’re not. You’re not until maybe you’re six feet under or however you wanna be, however you wanna go.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Benjamin Ritter about living for yourself and how values tie into everything we do or do not do.
What to listen for:
Dr. Ben’s story from wanting to “go pro” to wanting to help leaders “grow pr...
2023-08-1037 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTaking A Look At Our Shoulds And Should Nots With Nick McGowan“For the most part, a lot of people, I think have an external “should”. Like, well, my parents told me that I should go to college. My parents told me that I should get a great job, or that I should be a doctor, or I should be a lawyer, or I should be this, I should be that. What the fuck do you wanna do, though? Like, what is it? What is it that you feel you should do? Are there times where you feel like, I’m doing this, let’s just say, job, and I don’t really feel...
2023-08-0319 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTaking A Look At Our Shoulds And Should Nots“For the most part, a lot of people, I think have an external “should”. Like, well, my parents told me that I should go to college. My parents told me that I should get a great job, or that I should be a doctor, or I should be a lawyer, or I should be this, I should be that. What the fuck do you wanna do, though? Like, what is it? What is it that you feel you should do? Are there times where you feel like, I’m doing this, let’s just say, job, and I don’t really fee...
2023-08-0319 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow Your First Reaction Helps You Conquer A Mountain Or Slide Down The Side Of It With Nick McGowan“What you do in that specific second where you could react a negative way is going to impact the way that you continue for that climb or that you start the descent downward on the side of the mountain, literally free falling or just going down on your ass and sliding down and having to figure out how to climb your way back up with a lot of extra baggage. And if this is something that you struggle with, understand that you’re not alone.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick talks about reactions, specifically our first reaction, and how we can...
2023-07-2728 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowSaying Goodbye To Social Media With Nick McGowan“I remember taking a step back and thinking, yeah, this needs to be different. This needs to be changed. And that was a piece that I changed. So I guess in some ways this episode is more of a, oh, hey, by the fucking way, I’m no longer on social media, I’ve stepped out of the noise and out of the machine, and I suggest you do the same thing.”
Today on the show, Nick shares about how he recently left social media and how it took years to get to this point. It took that long because of the s...
2023-07-2023 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThere Is Nothing Like A Brain Hemorrhage To Refocus The Mind With Dan MacQueen“So everything I’d been working for a year was taken away from me. Like the carpet was ripped underneath my legs.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dan MacQueen, who had to re-learn how to walk, talk, and smile after a traumatic brain injury in 2014. What he found out along the way might surprise you, there is nothing like a brain hemorrhage to refocus the mind!
What to listen for:
The story about how Dan had to recover from two brain surgeries in less than two years
How having a brain injury, and recovering, can really set your sights on wha...
2023-07-1330 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowFeeling The Trauma That Lives In Our Cells With Nick McGowan“With traumas, for the most part, I think a lot of our stuff that we work through and really the tough shit that we as adult.”
In this episode, Nick talks about feeling trauma in ourselves and what to do with it. When we think about trauma, most people think about the kind of crazy traumas like head traumas or something major like a car accident or even a tragedy where somebody died. There’s also the trauma that a lot of us don’t often talk about, but we all actually have… which are the traumas we experienced at a young ag...
2023-07-0632 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHaving Grace With Ourselves During Our Growth Stages And Our Off Seasons With Nick McGowan“Sometimes having grace with ourselves is really difficult. Sometimes even just understanding that we’re going through shit and not that just we’ve been perpetually off for weeks or months or even years. But having grace with ourselves is where things actually help us to be able to grow.”
In this episode, Nick talks about the importance of showing ourselves grace during our growth stages as well as our off-season from growth.
What to listen for:
How I repealed away from who I was and went a bit too far
What “showing ourselves grace” looks and feels like
Practical steps to bei...
2023-06-2929 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowMaking Major Life Decisions By Trusting Your Intuition With Nick McGowan“Being able to understand what’s actually happening, removing the interpretation and the stories that you can tell about what you think is actually happening. is a key component to being able to separate yourself from any of the bullshit that could flood your system. Once you’re able to do that, you can then actually get to your intuition.”
In this episode, Nick discusses a recent experience of making major life decisions and changes by trusting his intuition and insight as to how you can make decisions through your intuition. Sometimes, life seems to throw curveballs at us, while other ti...
2023-06-2229 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowTimes, They Are A Changin’ With Nick McGowan“The purpose of this show, the mindset and self-mastery show is for us to be able to heal and be able to better manage our mindset and to be able to find our own sense and purpose within our self-mastery. Self-mastery is basically just discipline and being disciplined in different ways and not being restrictive. However, things have changed a bit.”
In this episode, Nick talks about how sometimes we, as podcasts, people, organizations, etc.… need to change, and that change is not only inevitable, but it’s totally ok. Over almost two years of the show’s existence, most of the epis...
2023-06-1515 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowYour Faith Doesn’t Make Your Sexuality Wrong With Dawn Dimicco"I am I’m a catholic lesbian and am out. I guess you’d say now I’m out and proud”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dawn Dimicco, the founder of Epic Redemption Coaching. She’s also a devout catholic who came out as gay and discusses how her religious beliefs comingle with her sexual orientation.
What to listen for:
How she never thought she’d be an author but a book seemingly poured out of her
Her step into being her authentic self as well as stepping deeper into her faith
How her health coaching started and how it’s evolved...
2023-06-0833 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Character Builder Of A One Two Punch With Stacey JenkinsIn this episode, Nick speaks with Stacey Jenkins about how she grew through a one-two punch of being diagnosed with cancer, then, less than 24 hours later, losing her father, and much more…
About Stacey Jenkins
Stacey is a technical Director and IT Agile practitioner with 15+ years experience specializing in Web Development, Systems Implementations and Data Integrations, Product Management, and Project Management in the Digital Media space.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjenkinsdc
In this episode, Nick speaks with Stacey Jenkins about how she grew through a one-two punch of being diagnosed with cancer, then, less than 24 hours later, losing her fa...
2022-04-281h 00
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowWhy Not Choose To Be Joyful? With Brian GoldsackIn this episode, Nick speaks with Brian Goldsack, a Financial Advisor and Podcast host who also runs a martial arts studio that was gifted to him by a friend who committed suicide during the pandemic… Yeah, imagine mourning the loss of a friend and taking over their business for them. Brian and Nick discuss how this affected his relationships and his mindset, so listen closely as he shares some beautiful insights and wisdom he’s learned along his path, most notably within the past 2 years.
About Brian Goldsack
Brian is the co-host of the Success Fundamentals Podcast. The show explores the d...
2022-04-0753 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Man Behind The Mic, Nick McGowanAs the host, Nick mostly speaks with guests about how they manage their mindset and listen intently as they share the stories that shape them. So, this is his opportunity to share with you a bit about my story and what has shaped me.
About Nick McGowan
I’m Nick McGowan, entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I've been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.
As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic an...
2022-03-1752 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowThe Man Behind The Mic, Nick McGowanEpisode Title: The Man Behind The Mic, Nick McGowanEpisode summary: As the host, I mostly speak with guests about how they manage their mindset and listen intently as they share the stories that shape them. So this is my opportunity to share with you a bit about my story and what has shaped me. Guest Name & Bio: Hi, I'm Nick McGowan and I'm a constantly evolving human, on a path toward self-mastery doing the best I can each day to manage my mindset, emotions, and help others do the same. Most days you'll find me ru...
2022-03-1752 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowIntroduction to “The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show” With Nick McGowanWelcome to the Mindset and Self-Mastery show! My name’s Nick McGowan and on this show, my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us and the lives we lead on our path to self-mastery.
I’ve been on a personal development journey for over 20 years, searching for the best ways to manage my mindset, emotions, and overall, life in general.
And because of my never-ending thirst for knowledge and deep passion for great conversation I’m on a search for the stories that have made some of the best and brightest minds in the world and bringing them to you...
2022-01-0901 min