Coaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal Growth

Fitness over 50 isn't just about exercise , it's about building the strength, mobility, mindset, and purpose to keep living an active life. Michael Rearden and personal trainer and author Glen Owen explore how identity, motivation, consistency, and reliable fitness information can shape long-term health. They also discuss longevity, muscle mass, comparison and self-esteem, injury prevent...

Self-discovery begins when you stop trying to control everything outside of you and start understanding what's happening within you. Expectations, comparison, perfectionism, and the need for external validation can keep you disconnected from who you really are. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Indra Rinzler to explore self-discovery, spirituality, astrolo...

What is holding you back from growth? Sometimes the biggest barriers aren't outside of us they come from the comfort, fear, ego, and protection mechanisms we create within ourselves. In this episode of Coaching In Session , Michael Rearden explores the barriers that keep people from reaching their potential and why personal growth often requires confronting the very things we're trying t...

What if understanding personality types could change the way you communicate, learn, and build relationships? Michael Rearden and Sheila Glazov explore her Brain Color Personality framework and what it can teach us about understanding ourselves and the people around us. They also discuss the changing role of technology in education, the importance of reading, imagination, creativity, youth develop...

Communication skills can influence how your ideas, leadership, value, and potential are perceived at work. But being effective isn't about being the loudest person in the room it's about communicating with clarity, confidence, self-awareness, and influence. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with executive presence coach Aletta Rochat to explore what makes...

The need for validation can quietly control your decisions, relationships, career, and even the way you see yourself. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores why people seek approval from others and how external validation can prevent personal growth, self-acceptance, and genuine fulfillment. From childhood and relationships to the workplace and social expectations, the de...

Burnout can be a sign that the life you're building no longer feels aligned with who you are. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Becca Eve Young to explore burnout, finding purpose, authentic living, and the courage to question the definition of success you've been taught to follow. Becca shares her journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurshi...

Performance anxiety can make capable people question themselves the moment they have to speak, perform, or compete under pressure. But what if nervousness isn't something you need to eliminate? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Dr. David Lee Fish to explore performance anxiety, speech fright, stage fright, mindfulness, and what happens in the body when anx...

Self-awareness is powerful, but awareness alone will not change your life. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how self-awareness can sometimes become another form of avoidance when you know what needs to be done but continue putting off the action required to create real change. There is a major difference between understanding what you need to do and actually doing i...

Mindset transformation starts with understanding the beliefs shaping your identity, habits, and decisions. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with transformational guide Lina Viner to explore subconscious beliefs, identity, health, and personal growth. Lina shares her journey from building a successful fashion business to creating the Rewire Method and helping people...

Healing from trauma isn't a straight line and toxic relationships, negative self-talk, and old relationship patterns can make the journey even harder. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with therapist, author, and coach Shannon Petrovich to explore what genuine healing can look like after trauma and unhealthy relationships. They discuss why healing takes active...

Self-confrontation is one of the hardest parts of personal growth because real transformation requires us to look at the parts of ourselves we would rather avoid. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores self-awareness, accountability, fear, recurring patterns, and what it takes to stop avoiding yourself and start creating meaningful change. Growth requires more than knowin...

Personal growth can begin when you choose to make a difference in someone else's life. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Morgan DeNicola to explore personal growth, purpose, helping others, cultural understanding, and meaningful impact. Morgan shares lessons from her work in humanitarian programs and cultural diplomacy, discussing the importance of listeni...

Parenting styles can shape how children see themselves, handle challenges, build confidence, and navigate the real world. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores what effective parenting really looks like and why there is no single perfect way to raise a child. Parenting is not about having all the answers. It is about understanding your child, building trust, setting boun...

Self-deception can keep you stuck in life without you even realizing it. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores self-deception, limiting beliefs, and the stories we tell ourselves that can prevent personal growth, meaningful change, and the life we actually want to create. Michael explains why awareness alone isn't enough and why confronting hard truths is necessary...

Do you perform at your best under pressure, or does pressure keep you from accessing what you're capable of? In this Performing Under Pressure episode of Coaching In Session , Michael Rearden sits down with performance coach Coach Dave to explore the mental game behind pressure, confidence, stress, and peak performance. Coach Dave explains why pressure can affect our ability to access our bes...

After 800 episodes of Coaching In Session, I've learned that living a purposeful life isn't about waiting for the perfect moment; it's about taking action while you have the opportunity.  In this milestone episode, I reflect on personal growth, consistency, critical thinking, education, legacy, and the importance of making meaningful contributions with the time we have. I started Co...

How do you take action when you already know what you need to do? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores the gap between knowing and doing and explains how taking consistent action, building discipline, and accepting personal responsibility can help you stop procrastinating and move toward your goals. We live in a world where information is everywhere, yet having more kno...

What if getting older doesn't have to mean feeling older? In this Longevity and Healthy Aging episode of Coaching In Session , Michael Rearden sits down with health and nutrition coach Michael Dorfman to explore plant-based nutrition, mindset, lifestyle choices, and the habits that can support a longer, healthier life. At 84, Dorfman shares lessons from nearly five decades of exploring nutrit...

How do you deal with problems in life when challenges never completely disappear? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to deal with problems in life by changing your mindset, taking responsibility, choosing the right people for support, and using challenges as opportunities for personal growth. Michael explains why money, success, and better circumstances don't...

How do you get out of your comfort zone when comfort has become part of your everyday life? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to get out of your comfort zone, embrace discomfort, and develop the mindset required for personal growth and continuous improvement. Modern convenience has made many parts of life easier, but too much comfort can also create complacency,...

What if the symptoms you're experiencing aren't just problems to manage, but signals your body is asking you to understand? In this Holistic Nutrition and Cancer Support episode of Coaching In Session , Michael Rearden sits down with holistic nutritionist Ellyn McLeod to explore the connection between whole-food nutrition, stress, mindset, lifestyle choices, and overall health. Ellyn sha...

Showing up consistently can change your relationships, career, personal growth, and overall life but showing up doesn't mean being perfect. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to show up consistently for yourself and the people who matter while developing the mindset, preparation, and discipline required to stay present. Michael Rearden explains why showing up...

Are you taking responsibility for your life, or are you allowing blame, circumstances, and other people to control your future? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how taking personal responsibility can create a powerful mindset shift and help you move from reacting to life to intentionally changing it. Michael Rearden explains why a responsibility mindset is essential...

Can someone born into poverty create a legacy that changes generations? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with educator, educational research analyst, and author Donald Williams to explore how overcoming adversity, building resilience, and developing the right mindset can transform your future. From growing up in a South Carolina cotton mill family to becoming the f...