Manders Mindset

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with but something you earn by taking action before you feel ready?  What if fear isn’t a sign to stop, but an invitation to step forward anyway? In this episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Devin Gonzalez for a grounded and empowering conversation about mindset, self-belief, and what i...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the patterns you’ve been trying to “fix” the over giving, the overthinking, the holding on too tightly, were never flaws at all, but intelligent survival strategies shaped by the nervous system itself? In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with emotional healing specialist and Lift Oneself founder Natalie “NatNat”...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the key to fighting hate wasn’t politics or arguments online, but one courageous story that makes you feel what’s at stake? In this powerful episode, Amanda is joined by guest, Dr. Robert J. Wolf, retired radiologist and author of Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom . Robert shares his father’s miraculous s...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this short solo episode, I’m sharing a moment from my recent conversation with Laura Bratton, Awoman who became blind as a teenager and learned to anchor herself through her breath. Talking with her reminded me of something so simple but so profound: Even when someone can’t use their eyes, they can still come back home to their breath. It showed me AGAIN...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the biggest block to your growth wasn’t fear... but shame, disguised as perfectionism, procrastination, or self-sabotage? In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset, Amanda Russo sits down with Emma Lyons, a trauma-informed healer and founder of The Trauma Matrix, for an unfiltered conversation about breaking free from the invisible grip of shame....

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the key to your next level of peace, purpose, and alignment was already written... not in your planner, but in your soul’s own records? In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset , Amanda Russo sits down with Bree Delacruz , a CPA turned Akashic Record reader and energy healer, to explore how working with energy and intuition can completely s...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! A Neighbor Listened, A Life Was Saved, And Gratitude Found New Meaning... This episode wasn’t what I planned to share. I had a guest lined up, a topic ready... but life had other plans. Something unexpected happened that brought me face to face with surrender, grace, and the quiet power of human connection. In this deeply personal reflection, I share what i...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if credit card debt isn’t what it seems  and freedom from it starts with changing your mindset, not your payment plan? In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset , Amanda Russo is joined by Tommy Kilpatrick, a reflexologist, former CPA, and self-described “wonderful healer” to explore the hidden truths behind credit card debt and the financial systems...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the real secret to change wasn’t discipline or willpower but learning how to work with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in harmony? In this empowering episode of Manders Mindset , Amanda Russo sits down with Melyssa, a health coach with a master’s in clinical psychology, to explore how lasting change really happens. From her early days as a ma...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if healing wasn’t about being perfect but about being radically honest, fiercely authentic, and relentlessly committed to growth? In this unapologetic and empowering episode of Manders Mindset , licensed clinical social worker Zulma Williams also known as The Swearing Therapist, shares her incredible journey of reinvention. From moving to the U.S. alon...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the key to healing, clarity, and purpose wasn’t about fixing yourself… but about befriending your shadow? In this enlightening episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with author and spiritual guide Justin Shaw to explore the inner work that leads to real transformation. From a childhood marked by emotional isolation to years of add...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the secret to living with joy wasn’t about control or perfection… but about rediscovering curiosity, wonder, and the courage to explore the unknown? In this inspiring episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Aisha Makara, a Mongolian-born artist, engineer, and entrepreneur who has journeyed from being orphaned in Russia to buildin...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if forgiveness wasn’t about letting someone else off the hook... but about setting yourself free? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with public speaker and mindfulness teacher Cesar Cardona to unpack his remarkable journey from gang life and trauma to healing, forgiveness, and inner peace. Cesar...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the path to true health and happiness wasn’t about pushing harder… but about listening to your body and choosing alignment over burnout? In this soulful episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Maddison Sutton, certified integrative health coach and functional nurse nutrition practitioner, to explore how high-achieving women can re...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the secret to motivation, energy, and focus wasn’t about doing more… but about doing things in the right order? In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Andy West , author of Dopamine Mountain , to explore why effort before reward changes everything. Through her journey with bullying, addiction, depression,...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this soul awakening episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo welcomes Clementine Moss , founding drummer of the Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, solo artist, author, and certified spiritual counselor. Clementine shares how her unexpected path into music at age 27 unlocked a deeper connection to joy, breath, and presence and how the drum kit bec...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this soul-expanding episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Kerie Logan , a human consciousness guide, empowerment strategist, and channeler with over two decades of experience helping people around the world align with their highest self. Together, they dive into the unseen layers of emotional energy, spiritual awakening, and how mas...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if success wasn’t about hustle... but about aligning with a vision so bold it scares you? In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Dr. Nona Djavid, international speaker, mindset mentor, and the author of Elevate Your Life . With a background in neurology and chiropractic, and a career that spans entrepreneursh...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! Author and former smoker Jessi Hartnett joins Amanda Russo to share how she broke free from decades of nicotine and marijuana addiction by shifting her mindset, listening to her intuition, and embracing self compassion. In this deeply moving episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Jessi Hartnett, wife, mother, author, and former smoker...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the life you dream of starts with one aligned choice? In this deeply inspiring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by coach, consultant, and founder of the Ardelian Kuzma Group, Aneta, for a conversation about courage, curiosity, and creating a life in full alignment with one’s values. From growing up as a young immigrant navigat...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the adventure you're craving doesn't require more... but less? In this solo episode of Manders Mindset, I dive into a personal reflection sparked by the book Subtract by Leidy Klotz, a gift from my friend, and guest on last week's episode, Glen Van Peski. This read has already begun shifting how I think, move, and breathe, even though...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if doing more starts with taking less? In this thought-provoking episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear and a trailblazer in ultralight backpacking for a candid conversation that stretches far beyond the trailhead. Glen shares how a 4,200-mile bike ride at age 17 and a knack for engineerin...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the biggest breakthroughs in your life came not from doing more but from thinking differently? In this powerful and soul-expanding episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Asara Lovejoy, the brilliant mind behind The One Command, a six-step method that blends neuroscience, brainwave states, and quantum principles to rewire limit...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the most powerful brand you could build… is the one rooted in truth? In this raw and real episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Hersh Rephun, holistic brand therapist, comedian, writer, and the creator of Yes Brand. From a background in screenwriting, stand-up, and advertising, Hersh brings a deeply honest and refreshingly huma...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the adventure you’re craving starts with one honest step? In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by award-winning author and podcaster Teri M. Brown for a conversation that spans heartbreak, healing, and hope. From escaping an emotionally abusive marriage to cycling 3,100+ miles across the U.S. on a...