Enter The Mind

Are you really running the show? Or are you simply following the scripts in your mind? Today’s episode began as a discussion about change but soon turned into a very fruitful conversation about the various characters of the mind. Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceFirst Kyra Carlin Instagr...

Do you beat around the bush? Ever want to speak in a more direct and straightforward way? What’s holding you back? Is there such as thing as straightforward thinking? Does your mind ever beat around the bush? How can we constantly harness positive, forward energy? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. 00:00 Topic for the day...

Psychological health—deep down do we already know what it is? What if you were in an acting class and the instructor told you to play the role of someone psychologically healthy? You could certainly make a good faith effort. Moreover, if Will Smith is right about method acting, then what if you completely forgot your old self? What if you completely adopted this new persona and became fully immers...

Body language secrets are often not taught in school even though communication might be taught in school. Body language basics might be taught in school, such as open versus closed body language, but this simply place body language into categories and does not add much. One small example is understanding the evolutionary context of open versus closed body language. What about the mental aspects of...

Today’s discussion of relationship non-negotiables turned the corner and became a conversation about social dynamics and reading people. How do you know the communication style of the person in front of you? How can you tailor your communication to that person’s style? Why do schools teach us to read books but not people? When is discrimination a good thing? Find out more in this week’s episode of...

Having rules for life is a theme is many modern self-help books, but how do we come up with these rules? Are they as powerful as they are claimed to be?  In what different areas of our lives can we implement rules? And how can they serve to keep the mind disciplined? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. 00:00 Settling in 02:...

Our most powerful asset may be the mind. Although it sometimes gets us into trouble, a disciplined mind can get us through the toughest of circumstances. Find out how in this week's episode. 00:00 Introduction 01:49 When the mind behaves 02:50 Flip side of the mind 06:20 How strong is your mind? 07:45 Reward the mind 10:05 Staying clear and focused 12:50 Challenge your mind 13:20 The mind as...

Ever had emotionless sex? Is it different than sex where there is connection? How about sports, art, or even personal development? Do empty affirmations work or do they need emotion? How do you become more aware of this invisible force called emotion? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. 00:00 Settling in 02:24 Topic Intro:...

Why do we depart so easily from reality? Why do we forget that other people suffer from the same things we do? Do we try too hard sometimes to be someone else? How can we be aligned with reality? Does mindfulness bring the mind closer to reality? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. 00:00 Settling in 00:57 Introduction of To...

Is it a bad idea to look in the mirror and state affirmations? Can you change your life by stating affirmations? Change your health? Become rich? Get a nicer apartment? What keeps people from trying new techniques? How do you know when an affirmation works? How can we use affirmations to prime ourselves to take action? How is affirmation work similar to acting out a role? Find out more in this wee...

The Tools of Motivation (part 1) Is motivation misunderstood? What is it and how does it work? Should we wait to be motivated? Is the answer to become more engaged in your external world? Can you have an abundance mentality in regards to motivation? Is motivation related to energy flow? Do you need a support structure to be motivated? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-...

Know how you are perceived When you know that people perceive you a certain way, how does this affect your behavior? How many different personas do you carry with you in your back pocket, pulling them out one by one as you interact with each person throughout your day? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. Robert Nelson Insta...

Enter The Mind #33: Have more mental energy We think of energy as the calories we get from food that we use to keep our bodies running, but is there a type of energy that is more closely related to the mind or soul, and does it ever leak out unnecessarily? Find out more in this week's episode. The quotes I share are from Vadim Zeland's book, Reality Transurfing. I definitely recommend it...

Enter The Mind #32: How to thrive after the pandemic How can we come out the pandemic as our best selves? With lots of emotional stability? Embracing our new self? Adapting to change but staying grounded? Find out how in this week's episode. Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceFirst Kyra Carlin Instagram @souldesignedfuture This podcast is also available on YouTube Disclaimer: This content is n...

What’s the difference between the heart and mind? It’s common to hear that you should follow your heart, but is this overly simplistic? How do you know when your mind is talking versus your heart? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceFirst Kyra Carlin Instagram @souldesignedfuture Disclaimer...

Enter The Mind #30: Be less insecure How do we get over our insecurities? In this week's episode, Kyra and Robert share insecurities of their own and pick them apart, revealing common threads and techniques for getting past one's insecurities. Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceF...

What is an insecurity? Where does it come from? Does it have anything to do with safety? Judgment from others? Would you be insecure if you were the only person on the planet?  Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceFirst Kyra Carlin Instagram @souldesignedfuture Disclaimer: This content is ne...

Enter The Mind #28: Why you should not take things personally The common self-help advice is to not take things personally. The deeper perspective to this advice is that by looking objectively at our interactions with our environments and looking for patterns, we cease to take things personally. Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of th...

Stop negative self-talk motivation What does self-talk sound like? How should we relate to it? How should we relate to our minds? What are proactive ways of thinking that support our mental health? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceFirst Kyra Carlin Instagram @trytragedy Disclaimer: This...

Enter The Mind #26: Self-talk psychology Does self-talk take the form of only words? Or can it be images, feelings, etc.? How do actors take on a role if it's not necessarily who they truly are? Could we possibly apply principles of self-help and personal development when examining our own self-talk? And how could this have an effect on our self-esteem, our body image, our friendships, and ou...

Enter The Mind #25: Manifestation techniques that really work We all want to achieve goals at times, but things get in the way. Sometimes it's other people, sometimes it's circumstances, and sometimes it's our own mind, but we have to find a way to arrive at what we want. Various areas have developed to address this: affirmations, law of attraction, the secret, manifestation, and so...

Who brings out the best in you? How does the presence of others affect us? How does our perspective affect others? What’s the secret to chemistry between people? Is it ok to ditch people who always make you feel negatively? What sort of energetic interdependence do we have with the world? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind....

In today's episode, we answer a listener's question of how to thrive in the pandemic. We discuss the following -growth mindset -staying action-oriented -how to stay positive during corona -how to stay focused during quarantine -thinking positive during the pandemic -motivation for quarantine -opportunity mindset Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podc...

In this episode, we ask poet and writer Janessa to talk about how she promotes her self-care and well-being through poetry and through sound therapy with singing bowls. Find her on Instagram @co.burn https://www.cosmiccoburn.com/ Book coming out soon: Eye Bloom Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceFirst Kyra Carlin Instagram @trytragedy Disclaimer: This content is neither medical advice nor therapy....

What values should we bring into 2021? How about humility? How about grit? What’s the number one obstacle to personal change? How do we persuade our subconscious mind to be okay with changing? Find out more in this week’s episode of the most real-talk, no-nonsense podcast on the empowering of the mind. Robert Nelson Instagram @ExistenceFirst Kyra Carlin Instagram @trytragedy Disclaimer: This conte...