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The Minds Gym Podcast"Leaving the FLDS Polygamous Culture" Andrew Ream Part 2. His battle with drugs, alcohol and his difficult journey to survive leaving polygamy..After leaving FLDS polygamy part 2. Andrew Ream then lost him self to drinking and drugs. He lost weight and got a rough taste of the party scene. He was working and trying to make a life for himself outside of the culture. He eventually moves back to Colorado City, AZ, and meets his wife, then immediately asking her dad for permission to marry her and getting married a few weeks later. He shares why his mom and dad can not speak to him. He gives some history about the crazy demands of the FLDS leader. Some history about his par...
2024-06-041h 50The Minds Gym Podcast"Leaving the FLDS Polygamous Culture" Andrew Ream Part 1. He left the religion on his Mom’s birthday at the age of 21. He left his entire world and belongings behind.
Andrew Ream - Part 1. He was raised as a polygamist in the FLDS religion in Colorado City and left the culture on his Mom’s birthday, December 10th, 2010, at the age of 21. He left his entire world and belongings behind. He has lived a roller coaster of a life. His story is gripping.
His parents have not been in his life since the day he left. He married an incredible young lady that was also raised in the FLDS organization. They have 2 children, a boy and a girl. Their son is in need of full time care b...
2024-05-232h 13The Minds Gym PodcastJenn Drummond, Female World Record Holder, The First To Climb The 7 Second Highest Summits!Jenn Drummond, a petite young lady with a huge drive and a world record holder of the 7 second highest summits! She elevates others to master their own summit in life. She is a single Mom of 7 and was in a terrible car accident in 2018 that left her bewildered and confused. Police and paramedics couldn’t imagine how she survived, but she did. That’s when she realized you don’t get to choose when you leave this life…but you sure can choose how you live it. Empowered by this misfortune and her new awareness, she set out to live a mor...
2024-05-072h 26The Minds Gym PodcastShawn Feurer, survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to consulting others on how to be successful. He lost his homeless brother right after our recording!Shawn Feurer survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to currently consulting others on how to be successful. He lost everything, got divorced and had to live in a friends basement just to get by. We talked about his brother that is homeless and oddly enough Shawn was notified that his brother had passed away a few hours after our podcast recording. Shawn is now a Universal Mindset Disruptor with 25+ years of experience. Former business coach, now a transformative mindset mentor, Shawn focuses on revolutionizing thinking patterns to foster freedom, abundance, joy, and love in life. His mission: help individuals transform un...
2024-04-252h 23The Minds Gym PodcastDavid K. Williams a model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, no feeling at all in is lower body.David K. Williams a complete model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, there was no feeling at all in is lower body. Three surgeries and three and a half months in bed. He shares details of getting back to being able to walk with arm crutches and is still fighting daily. He lost his son to gastric cancer and has been through a tremendous amount of obstacles in his life. He has been through hell and back a few times. He has a tremendous amount of grit and quitting is not in his vocabu...
2024-04-032h 38The Minds Gym PodcastAlexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017!
Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017 while driving home from a friend’s house. We discuss a bit of her history with drug abuse and the tough life she has had to endure. She is courageous, vulnerable and fearless during our discussion. She is kind, angelic and has an innocent, childlike demeanor. She has been through hell and back and is working her way towards getting back on the right track! It’s an intriguing listen for all.
2024-03-112h 52The Minds Gym PodcastMy quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, what is needed now, and how to get what you want here!My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, being present and an incredible question to consider, what do you absolutely need now? Why asking for what you want is crucial so you can get what you need here. Skiing in Utah and being present! I share just a few tips to consider and assist you along your journey here! Just some quick thoughts for humanity!
2024-03-0537 minThe Minds Gym PodcastThe courageous Betsie Wolford dares to do "The Byron Katie Work" with me. Betsie finds an incredible gift that allows her to realize she has been abusing herself for the last 20 years!I facilitate the kind and courageous Betsie Wolford through a Byron Katie worksheet on her mom. Betsie works through the beat up and mental abuse she endured as a young lady. She discovers she may have been more part of the abuse than her mom. A friendly reminder to help Betsie find her beautiful self. A lovely insight into the ego mind and how it twists reality. Something that we all deal with on this place we call earth. Now we have one more confident, clear and free human on this planet. What a neat experience Betsie has just by qu...
2024-02-162h 28The Minds Gym Podcast"Leaving Polygamy" 22 year old Katie Owen from Utah shares her story of depression, cutting, leaving and her pregancy inside the Kingston Clan.“Leaving Polygamy” Katie Owen is 22 years old and a sweet soul. She recently left the “The Order”. They are better known as the Kingston Polygamous Clan. A polygamous sect located in Salt Lake City Utah and established in 1935. She has a two year old daughter and has recently divorced and has her daughter part time outside of the Kingston Clan. She discusses her trials and reasons for leaving the group. She shares about her severe depression at a young age and what her life looked like inside of “The Order”. She talks about her “cutting” at a young age and why she had the ne...
2024-02-073h 24The Minds Gym PodcastThe intelligent Chace Bickmore, how he was dreamed into this world. He shares his recent experience at the Byron Katie 5 Day School for The Work and how it has changed his life!How was Chace Bickmore dreamed into this world? He talks about how after a 5 day Byron Katie retreat he was the happiest he has ever been in his entire life! We discuss some life lessons and the human mind! #thework
2024-02-022h 23The Minds Gym PodcastThe beautiful Veronica Malloy, cancer and divorce survivor, a 3X World Figure Champion! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world! Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen!The beautiful 3X World Figure Champion Veronica Malloy! She survives cancer and a rough divorce, that gets her to the podium! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world! Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen! Now live on The Minds Gym Podcast and YouTube!
The Minds Gym Podcast most emotional interview yet! Veronica Malloy, 39 years old and is originally from Brazil. She is a 3 time World Natural Olympia Figure Champion and has also been the USA Natural Olympia Team Captain and Competitor. She has lived in the United States for ov...
2020-05-061h 51The Minds Gym PodcastChris Burkard the world renown photographer, author, film maker, long distance cyclist and over 3 million Instagram followers. We tap into his kind monkey mind.Chris Burkard - The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes the world renown photographer Chris Burkard. He is an amazingly talented photographer, incredible daredevil, has over 3 million Instagram followers, a writer, author and film maker. We discuss how he has learned how to master suffering on a bicycle, his insane 200-800 mile solo nonstop bike races he often does. This interview discusses his mind, his heart and his soul. He shares about his monkey mind, anxiety, family, traveling, and what makes him tick! What a pleasure it was to have a real conversation with Chris. His thoughts on the Covid-19 Corona vir...
2020-04-241h 37The Minds Gym PodcastGabi Israelsen, is amazing, kind, mature and was sexually abused by her father and is now on a mission to change the world at the young age of 23.Gabi Israelsen, is a kind and mature 23 year old, from Alpine, UT. She was sexually abused by her father who was an LDS bishop at the time of the abuse. She is currently working towards her master's degree in Social Work at UVU with hopes of becoming a Trauma Therapist. She lost her mom 2 years ago from Lung Cancer which motivated her to start a grief camp for kids called Camp Koah. She also owns a humanitarian company called SAY International. Their mission is to help those living in poverty overcome trauma in order to access the creative part of...
2020-01-3000 minThe Minds Gym PodcastNelson Lee, recovered from anxiety, OCD, depression and created Building Brain Waves to help others with mental health.The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes, Nelson Lee.
He is the founder of Building Brain Waves and has recovered from anxiety, OCD, and depression. He understands and knows how tough navigating the current world of mental health can be. As a result, he created Building Brain Waves, which is dedicated to educating others about building habits, skills, and an environment that will help them successfully improve their mental health. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group classes, speaking engagements, or the content he creates, he is striving to help you live the life you want to be living. His story is...
2020-01-221h 41The Minds Gym PodcastGregg Godfrey Part 2, he gets very emotional, and shares some very personal and intriguing life stories!Part 2 with Gregg Godfrey he gets very emotional, he shares some very personal life experiences that he’s never shared in public before. He is the open, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah.
He shares more incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world.He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur.Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney He figured out a way to do what you love and have financial success doing it. He’s a huge fan of The...
2020-01-151h 26The Minds Gym PodcastGregg Godfrey, Nitro Circus founder, his raw and unfiltered insane life experiences!The vulnerable, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah shares some incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world.
He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur.
Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney He figured out a way to do what you love and have financial success doing it.
He’s a huge fan of The Work of Byron Katie, after struggling with his devastating recent divorce.
He Pioneered the crazy nitro circus motorcro...
2020-01-0852 minThe Minds Gym PodcastI want to thank you the listeners, “the work”, the world, my anxiety, and my family for your support. Have a Happy New Year! Ram Dass, thanks for sharing your mind with us.I’d like to thank all the humans in my life that have assisted in molding me into the human being I have become today. So many people to thank and so many experiences to share. “The work” of Byron Katie has completely changed my perception of reality. It is the way out of any conflict, crisis, or stressful event. In my experience it is the solution to any problem that has ever ever existed. I want to thank you the listeners, the world, Byron Katie, my anxiety and family. Have a Happy New Year in 2020! I also share some Ram Da...
2020-01-0128 minThe Minds Gym PodcastTaylor Church, the trilingual author, spike ball pro and well traveled LDS bachelor.Taylor Church, the well spoken trilingual LDS bachelor, discusses his life, upbringing and his experience with writing books. He is a professional spikeball player (on the #6 ranked team in the world). He has a podcast, Of Stone & Clay. Author of two books (I’m Trying Here and Return Not Desired). He has a third book, it is finished but not published yet. He has lived in 18 citiies and has travelled to 19 countries. He is a history major at UVU and an omnivorous reader. Enjoy his story, he even asks myself some great questions! A great guy and a must listen! ...
2019-12-251h 46The Minds Gym PodcastCheryl B. Engelhardt, music composer, 10 years of anxiety attacks to finding solace.Cheryl B. Engelhardt is the composer and author of “Luminary” - music and affirmations for mindfulness, focus, and growth. The New York film, commercial, and social justice choral composer turned to creating music specifically for self-awareness after her decade-long struggle with panic attacks. In attempts to find music that supported her anxiety management, writing “Luminary” in a small abandoned mountain town in Greece became her solution. Cheryl graduated from Cornell University and lives in the Hudson Valley in New York.
After graduating from Cornell and spending several months SCUBA diving for the United States Geological Survey, she landed a...
2019-12-1855 minThe Minds Gym PodcastJordonel from racism, drugs, divorce, lost job, a sick son, and losing her house to trusting humanity and becoming vegan!Jordonel, a twice divorced mother of 4, dealt with racism and it was hard to deal with growing up, she spent a lot of years on a farm her mom purchased so she could have animals and find peace. She came from biracial parents. Her mom also brought many children from unfortunate situations into their home without pay.
She studied Psychology/Behavioral Science for 6 years at UVU.
Before becoming clinically depressed. She sought help and began gaining weight from medications, and other physical ailments took control of her body and life. She spent 4 years mainly in be...
2019-12-111h 38The Minds Gym PodcastMyself, Brandon Bickmore being interviewed by Todd Sylvester inspires, I share surviving an avalanche, crippling anxiety, and a difficult move.Myself, Brandon Bickmore being interviewed by Todd Sylvester inspires, an amazing belief cast. Feeling devastated after a really difficult move when I was in high school which lead to feeling alone and a difficult beliefs about how to make new friends. After high school I purchased a Subway Sandwich Franchise Store at age 19 which taught me everything I needed to know to run any business which started my entrepreneurial career.
Overcoming an issue with drinking. I discuss surviving an avalanche I caused and buried a friend more than 10 feet deep for about 15 minutes. I recently suffered from a cri...
2019-12-0458 minThe Minds Gym PodcastPete Benda Part 2, in a coma for over 2 months, recovered from a TBI, and his story and message to us all is divine!Part 2 with Pete Benda, he was in a coma for over 2 months at the age of 14 after falling off of a 30’ high hydraulic scissor lift at Juan Diego Catholic High School in 2012. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and a broken femur. His recovery process has been difficult and miraculous. His dad says, “he worked his tail off” to get where he is today. In part 2 he discusses, fear, love, religion, God, his regrets or lack there of, and he shares his hope for mankind. A fortunate young man to still be alive and functioning at full throttle. What a bl...
2019-11-271h 00The Minds Gym PodcastPete Benda, in a coma for over 2 months, suffered a traumatic brain injury and a broken femur. His incredible story of recovery and hope!Pete Benda was in a coma for over 2 months at the age of 14 after falling off of a 30’ high hydraulic scissor lift in high school. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. His recovery process has been difficult and miraculous. His dad says, “he worked his tail off” to get where he is today. The human being he has become since the fall is quite admirable. He’s an amazing young man and his story is well worth the listen. His mind is amazing and the kindness and clarity he exudes is a lesson for us all. He has a mind I ad...
2019-11-2047 minThe Minds Gym PodcastRebecca de Azevedo Overson Part 2, she shares more tools that have assisted her in recovery from depression and her daily life practice to keep her balanced.Rebecca de Azevedo Overson Part 2
Raw and unfiltered Rebecca, she shares more info on how she keeps balanced and what she does on a daily basis to stay focused. She discusses religion, God, and a whole bunch of tools and thoughts about her recovery. She recovered from severe postpartum, anxiety and depression, divorce, and is a now on an amazing path.
Rebecca shares all the gifts and lessons she has learned from her battle with depression. Her journey from barely being able to take care of her self and her kids to simply building an amazing...
2019-11-131h 31The Minds Gym PodcastRebecca de Azevedo Overson, she has recovered from severe postpartum, anxiety and depression, divorce and is a now on an amazing path.Rebecca de Azevedo Overson
She recovered from severe postpartum, anxiety and depression, divorce, and is a now on an amazing path.
Rebecca shares all the gifts and lessons she has learned from her journey from not being able to barely take care of her self and her kids to overcome severe depression and simply building an amazing online business. She assist others with building their business and has a great online presence in the massage industry.
I met her at the gym, our stories with anxiety and depression are similar and very relatable.
2019-11-061h 06The Minds Gym PodcastCourtney Cudmore part 2, alcoholism to a new and improved young woman! What was her big turnaround in rehab?Courtney Cudmore, part 2, What event completely turned her life around while in recovery? Is it best to treat the human or the addiction? How does she now find balance? What storm is she still fighting? We discuss the egos job. She talks about her amazing younger sister with Downs Syndrome and how she can now connect with her on another level. Her biggest fear? What’s next for her? Something big I’m sure!
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2019-10-3049 minThe Minds Gym PodcastCourtney Cudmore and her incredible journey from alcoholism to sobriety!Courtney Cudmore was a full blown alcoholic. She relapsed several times. Her drinking in college and her social drinking with coworkers caused her to be severely addicted to alcohol. She woke up one day and had to drink to calm her nerves, that was the start of a long bumpy road with alcohol. The turnaround and where she is today is absolutely amazing. She has put in the work and discovered what a neat soul she is without alcohol. She’s happy and thriving today. She’s going to make a difference on this planet, she’s got it!
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2019-10-2355 minThe Minds Gym PodcastDanny Vranes Part 2, did he and his best friend survive the kidnapping experience in Greece?Danny Vranes Part 2. Did he survive the Greece mafia experience? Did his best friend survive after being kidnapped? He discusses his professional career in Italy, loneliness, his most stressful event of his life, his divorce, his thoughts on religion, is he driven by money? What did he learn about humans through all his life experiences? You got to hear this one, it’s a treat!
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2019-10-1650 minThe Minds Gym PodcastDanny Vranes, shares his life threatening mafia experience in Greece, being the Utah Ute golden boy, NBA career, and his life storyDanny Vranes discusses his University of Utah college and NBA career with the Philadelphia seventy sizers, family life in the NBA, regrets, tough choices, he talks about Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, he starts into the experience in Greece with the Mafia, how he was paid, and often not paid. Danny threatens to not play in the big game in his pro career in Greece if he was not paid in full. Which caused his best buddy to get beat up, kidnapped and held hostage while in Greece. Does Danny end up playing in the big game to save a...
2019-10-091h 06The Minds Gym PodcastBYU’s new Cougar mama, Part 2 Lisa Wilson the mother of the current BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, receiving vulgar text messages, will Zach go pro? Who has her back?Lisa Wilson Part 2 the Current BYU quarterback mom. She talks kids, thoughts about Kyle Whittingham, Utah Utes football, did they make the right decision for Zach attending BYU instead of Boise State? Will Zach go pro? Does she believe Kilani Sitake is a good coach and a good human? What BYU needs to do to increase game and fan awareness and make BYU football amazing. Is she driven and does she really have ADD? The Cougar board forum, what’s going on there? She explains some of the vulgar text messages she receives from random fans and death threats Zac...
2019-10-0251 minThe Minds Gym PodcastBYU’s new Cougar mama, Lisa Wilson the mother of the current BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, shares her upbringing, work ethic, child rearing and how she stays on!Lisa Wilson the Current BYU Cougar mom of quarterback Zach Wilson. She talks kids, life, family, her upbringing, BYU football, raising her kids, thoughts about Kyle Whittingham, Utah Utes football, did they make the right decision for Zach attending BYU instead of Boise State? Is she happy about now wearing blue? Does she think Zach could go pro? Does she believe Kalani Sitake is a good coach and a good human? What BYU needs to do to increase game and fan awareness and make BYU football amazing. Is she driven and does she really have ADD?
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2019-09-2550 minThe Minds Gym PodcastPart 2 Mark Rollins, the excommunicated former Mormon, this experienced pushed him, the question is where?In part 2 Mark Rollins discusses how being excommunicated from the Mormon church has really changed him as a human being. How has this affected the family? Did this divide his family? Has this experience pushed him away from God or made him closer? How does his family view him now? Was it humility or sin that caused him to question the religion? Has it made him a better person? You will enjoy some funny conversation and some great insight in this episode! Thanks Mark for your clever mind!
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2019-09-1843 minThe Minds Gym PodcastEp19 Part 1 My good buddy Mark Rollins, excommunicated from the LDS church, he shares his mind, the experience and the process of being ousted by his Mormon religion.Excommunicated Mormon, Mark Rollins in Part 1 discusses why and how he was ousted and also the process of being excommunicated from the Mormon religion. He shares his new perspective on how his life is now serving him. He explains how it has divided his family. He goes into great detail on how the LDS church puts their nonconforming members on trial. Is this right or wrong? Well, that’s up to you the listener. Enjoy this episode of The Minds Gym Podcast.
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2019-09-111h 10The Minds Gym PodcastEP18 Myself, Your Turbo Lover, lets slow down the mind and notice our thoughts! What’s a tree?Myself, Your Turbo Lover, lets slow down and notice our thoughts! I share a meal preparation and what I experienced while eating slowly. I talk about the importance of exercising your mind with The Work of Byron Katie! A way to slow the mind and reverse anxiety! What’s a tree? Listen and find out!
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2019-09-0433 minThe Minds Gym PodcastEp17 The final recap of the insane cyclist Mark Smith’s 530 mile solo cycling race!Mark Smith recaps his 34 hour 530 mile solo Saints to Sinners bike race from SLC, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada that he completed in August of 2019. He discusses his sleep deprivation, the pain, major cramps, the hallucinations, the mental and physical trials, his major mechanical bike issues, the extreme heat and weather, and will he ever attempt this incredibly exhausting race again? Why his foot is in a cast? Was it all worth it? Is surgery is in his future? He also lost two toenails during the race. Oh boy did he sacrifice his body! An amazing mentally and physically...
2019-08-281h 29The Minds Gym PodcastEp16 Barron Bickmore, my 4 year old nephew, my best little buddy, it’s a hilarious, loving, and precious listen!4 year old Barron Bickmore, my nephew. He was my toughest interview yet. He’s charming, funny, loving, and wanted to get to the Ninja Gym. If you want a great laugh this ones for you. You’ll hear about his imaginary friend, Snake. He decided to also ask me a few questions. Yes we went to the Ninja Gym after, but he had flip flops on so he couldn’t go on the obstacles. We will go back soon!
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2019-08-2129 minThe Minds Gym PodcastEp15 The intuitive Dr Lin Morel is back with part 2! Her near death experience and she lends lots of advice on how to live life!The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 15, is with Dr Lin Morel Part 2, she shares so much more, hear about her near death experience, why we are here, her 5 year old daughters intuition, the devil, why we should slow down, and she gives insight on how she stops the crazy mind when it’s in a negative state. Don’t miss this, it’s an amazing listen.
2019-08-141h 17The Minds Gym PodcastEp14 A young seeker, JoJo shares her wisdom and her life’s journey at a young age!The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 14 is with Jojo, she shares her journey of how she found a better way to navigate through life. She shares about her experience at our free biweekly group class we offer in Sandy, Utah. She’s empowering humans through her social media feeds! Check her out! She’s a dialed in young lady! She has a way with language!
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2019-08-071h 04The Minds Gym PodcastEp13 Todd Sylvester shares his battle with drug addiction and how he found a way out! His story is nuts, crazy, amazing and inspiring!Todd Sylvester has been assisting individuals getting over drug addiction for over 20 years. He shares his story with his own drug addiction and how he found a way out of the mess. His story is crazy, incredible and uplifting. He’s changing lives and giving back. He focuses on changing your belief systems, which helps to change your life. This dude is on fire. He has an amazing podcast called Todd Sylvester inspires, a beliefcast.
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2019-07-311h 34The Minds Gym PodcastEp12 The insane cyclist Mark Smith, the week before the big 531 mile Saints to Sinners solo bike race in over 100 degree temps!The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 12 is the insane cyclist Mark Smith. He is back to share his mind the week before the nearly impossible attempt to cycle 531 solo miles in over 100 degree weather in under 36 hours in the Saints to Sinners bike race! From Salt Lake City, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada! This race is typically a relay race with 6-10 riders per team, but not this guy he’s attempting it solo! He elaborates on his biggest fears, his nutrition, his training regimen, his doctors warning and he shares about his support crew! Let’s all cheer this dude o...
2019-07-241h 28The Minds Gym PodcastEp11 The highly sought after, Dr Lin Morel shares her battle with depression, anxiety, life’s struggles and how she found her way home!Dr. Lin is a masterful healer, an author, 5th-degree black belt, and intuitive with decades as a successful entrepreneur. Dr. Lin opens up with us and shares her life’s major struggles, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and how she navigates through life to stay happy and calm. She shares some ideas and gifts with us to help understand our crazy little minds.
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2019-07-171h 04The Minds Gym PodcastEp10 Myself Brandon Bickmore, I share my struggle with crippling anxiety and some of my life’s journey.Brandon Bickmore, the owner of The Minds Gym Podcast, interviews himself! He shares some of his life’s journey with anxiety and depression. Also why he started this podcast and he explains some of his life experiences that have made him who he is today. His moving to Southern California in high school, and also Northern California after high school, his first real entrepreneurial business experience, his stress of owning a door and molding business for 18 years that brought him to his brink and what he is doing today to keep his mind clear. We hope you enjoy!
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2019-07-101h 09The Minds Gym PodcastEp9 Mount Everest harrowing summit attempt by Greg Paul, an incredible description of his whole experience.The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 9 is thrilled to bring you the amazing story of 64 year young Utah resident Greg Paul and his incredible tale by tale experience of attempting to conquer Everest! His exciting and emotional play by play detail of his harrowing experience is one you do not want to miss. He describes Mount Everest and his personal journey like none I have ever heard before. It’s emotional, motivational and a must listen! Does he achieve his goal of reaching the summit? Tune in to find out. Also he shares his battle with depression after returning home an...
2019-07-033h 23The Minds Gym PodcastEp8 The insane cyclist Mark Smith, 3 time Lotoja winner, currently training for a 531 mile solo bike race! He shares his crazy life and rough upbringing and his hard core mindset!Mark Smith, 3 time Lotoja winner and currrently training for a 531 mile solo bike race from SLC, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada it’s called The Saints to Sinners, it’s a team race and he’s doing it solo and the temps may reach 110-120 degrees! He discusses his health issues, several failures, his rough childhood family divorce, not speaking to his mom or younger sister in 35 years! Will he ever see his mom and sister again? Is there a family reunion in the near future? He explains what it took to win Lotoja 3 times! He promises his wife he’ll...
2019-06-262h 47The Minds Gym PodcastEp7 Michael Banks the owner of the popular Body By Banks fitness program shares his mind and world with us. He discusses his upbringing, family, religion, life and a hilarious Mormon Temple visit!The popular Michael Banks the owner of Body By Banks fitness program discusses his amazing parents, how he got in the fitness business. He also shares his family with us, death of his sisters and parents, moving from Chicago to Ephraim, Utah and why he moved to Utah and stayed. He discusses his thoughts about God. He shares a hilarious story about his first experience in a Mormon Temple! Was he a Mama’s boy? And does he enjoy single life? And a whole lot more! His biggest fear, is it love?
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2019-06-192h 44The Minds Gym PodcastEp6 Part 2 The Piano Guys. Al van der Beek, discusses addiction and the natural man, is his dad possessed? We discuss Satan and does he exist? The mind, what is it? And his biggest fear and more!The Piano Guys, Alan van der Beek, in Ep6 part 2 he discusses addictions and are they necessary for personal growth, Is there another way? Al believes Satan prays on the natural man. What is the natural man? We disagree on the definition of the natural man. Is there consequences? His uncle is an atheist and living his best life. Do you need to read the Bible to be a good human? Al asks, what turned myself away from organized religion? The mind, what is it? Are we selfish or self caring? Should we let kids just be as parents...
2019-06-122h 20The Minds Gym PodcastEp6 Part 1 The Piano Guys, the raw and unfiltered Al van der Beek, shares his thoughts on religion, his parents strained relationship, depression, the highs and lows, and touring with the band.The Piano Guys, Al van der Beek resides in Sandy, Utah. He discusses religion, touring with the band, depression, what he wants to be remembered for, what a good dad looks like, shares some fears, who should be your priority, how his wife raises the children, and doe she sacrifice herself too much for the kids? We discuss selfish versus self care and his family upbringing. He shares about his parents strained relationship. His Dads severe depression/agoraphobia and rarely leaving his home in the last 9 years. What fear was instilled in him? The cause of fear and anxiety. D...
2019-06-051h 25The Minds Gym PodcastEp5 She put 3 in the grave, 96 year old Ramrod Ruthy, survived the depression, she’s fierce and determined, my Grandma Ruth Mcmillan, 1st ever Lehi Utah Rodeo Queen, still sharp as a tack!Ramrod Ruthy! My grandma Ruth McMillan is 96 years old and still going strong. She spends her summers in Bear Lake, Idaho and her winters in Lehi Utah. She has been through a ton on this planet. She has some amazing stories and describes growing up in the early 1900’s. Wagons and horses for transportation, hot bricks for heat, and how they stored food for the winter in the homemade dirt cellars. Gardening and farming was their way of life. She discusses running a bowling sports shop that eventually she had to close in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ended up being...
2019-05-292h 18The Minds Gym PodcastEp4 - My bro, Tony Bickmore, Alcoholic, workaholic , divorce, held at knife point. All this lead him to a simple and peaceful life in Nicaragua. No accidents here in this world!Hear about my brother Tony Bickmore's crazy life. He’s sure had an adventurous life. He’s been through the wringer. He married at the age of 19, had 4 children and he was married for 25 years. He was an angry alcoholic for about 20 years. He worked his tail off for several years to only find himself bankrupt at the age of 47. He retired from the fire department, got divorced, got a girlfriend, moved to Nicaragua, got held at knife point, soon after his girlfriend moved back to Utah. He then found another girlfriend and finally found a relaxing simple affordable way t...
2019-05-221h 53The Minds Gym PodcastEp3 Part 2 It's a "Hough Life" Marriann Hough the mother of Dancing with the Stars siblings Julianne and Derek Hough, shares her life story!In Part 2 Marriann discusses the role religion played in her life and also how her views have shifted, she talks about heaven and hell, she wonders if she has failed as a parent, she shares her biggest fears and what a counselor told her if she divorced, ouch. She talks about her new definition of success! It was a joy to sit with her and you will find again what a sweet gal she is. She is so kind hearted and it shows. Thanks again Marriann, it was my pleasure to be with you and I thank you!
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2019-05-151h 14The Minds Gym PodcastEp3 Part 1 It's a "Hough Life" Marriann Hough the mother of Dancing with the Stars siblings Julianne and Derek Hough, shares her life story!The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 3- Part 1 Marriann Hough
It’s A “Hough Life” Marriann Hough the mother of the Hollywood Dancing with the Stars siblings Julianne and Derek Hough. She discusses her life and all her amazing kids lives. She talks about sending her kids to Europe at the young ages of 10 and 13, her struggles with religion, her love of art, and her upbringing. She walk us through some of the tough experiences that assist her in finding herself through hard work and perseverance. Her story is amazing and you don’t want to miss it! Tha...
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The Minds Gym PodcastEp2 Alcoholic, psychosis, addict, adrenaline junkie, to peace - Burke PriestMy good buddy Burke Priest went from a true living hell to finding peace and a sense of normalcy. His life was going completely off the rails. He lost his mind in the destruction of addiction, was running from his ego and losing all he had and loved. He hit rock bottom while speeding in his vehicle, being pulled over under the influence with a loaded gun. His life was no longer serving him. He was an entrepreneur with a wonderful wife, family and speeding through life looking for his next high. You will hear how he changed his l...
2019-05-011h 27The Minds Gym PodcastEp1 College golfer to a "quiet depression" - Chace BickmoreAn interview with my little bro Chace. Discussing a journey through his life and how it has assisted him in finding a better version of him. We hear about his up bringing, golf life to a life of "quiet depression", family life, work, and his definition of success. This guy's soul is well beyond his human years. He sees the world differently than most of the 35 year olds I have had conversations with. He is an amazing listener and a kind soul. Thank you Chace for allowing me the time to interview you!
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