Mindset Mutiny

In this episode, I give you a raw recap of my 12-week prep for the 20-mile trail race. From the highs of locked-in training sessions to the lows of battling fatigue and doubt, I break down the process, the lessons, and the mindset shifts that got me here. It hasn’t been easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. Now, with race day closing in, I’m ready to crush it. Tune in to hear the unfiltered truth abo...

At 4:00 a.m., under the green glow of a headlamp, I took the road most people avoid—straight into the dark. In this episode, I break down why “night operations” sharpen your edge, how the Compass of Discomfort always points to the work you’re dodging, and why discipline isn’t a mood—it’s a mission. We’ll talk training in total darkness, choosing friction on purpose, and building the kind of intern...

I’m twenty days from a 20-mile trail race and on a mission to drop 10 pounds—no guessing, no “good enough.” In this episode, I break down the shift: a new diet, the food scale as non-negotiable, and every gram with a purpose. I unpack the six-day full stop, the three-week rebuild from burnout, and how I treated recovery like training—sleep, hydration, mobility, boundaries—so the system could come...

This week I studied rest the same way I study training—and the truth is brutal: if you don’t master recovery, you’re not disciplined, you’re sloppy. Rest isn’t retreat. It’s a reload. In this episode, I break down how deliberate recovery keeps your edge sharp, your mind clear, and your performance dangerous. Then I lay out the 10 Commandments of Rest I’m building into my life.

In this episode of Mindset Mutiny , I pull back the curtain on the brutal cost of ignoring recovery. I talk about how chasing progress without rest left me burned out, drained, and questioning everything. I break down the signals I missed, the crash that followed, and the lessons I learned the hard way about respecting recovery as part of the grind—not the enemy of it. But it’s not all about slowi...

In this episode of Mindset Mutiny , I break down the slow, sneaky crawl of burnout—the mood swings, the exhaustion that sleep can’t fix, the body pain that makes even sitting unbearable. I share how I rationalized my own signs, pushed past my limits, and what it took to reset before crashing. I also open up about my current Sunday routine, the power of deliberate recovery, and how running keeps my...

Invited by Dr. Anna Elton, LFMT & PhD, Mike Ivanov steps into a brutally honest conversation about breakdowns, identity loss, and the decision to fight back. From hitting rock bottom to building Mindset Mutiny , Mike shares what it really takes to rebuild yourself—mentally, physically, and spiritually. This episode cuts through the noise. No fluff. No filters. Just the truth about what it mean...

This is where it all began. No scripts. No filters. Just the raw, unrelenting truth. In this episode, I open the vault and take you back to the moment my life almost ended—and the exact second I made the decision to fight. You’ll hear the pain, the darkness, and the desperation… but more importantly, you’ll hear how I flipped the switch , rewired my mind, and began the brutal climb back to life, p...

On October 19, 2019, I was ready to give up. I stood at the edge of my life and made a choice: fight or die. That moment didn’t just change me—it rebuilt me. In this raw, unfiltered speech delivered in front of 6,000 people, I share how mountain biking, mindset, and radical accountability pulled me out of the darkness and into purpose. This is the real story behind Mindset Mutiny —not some polishe...

You say you want to lead? Be elite? Build a life of discipline and power? Then let’s start with the shopping cart. No rules. No rewards. No one watching. Just you… and the truth. This episode exposes the brutal reality behind your daily habits—the ones you think don’t matter. The cart is a mirror, and most people don’t like what they see. If you can’t win the smallest battle, you’ll get crushed in...

Your old highlight reel won’t save you today. The game has changed—and if you’re still clinging to who you used to be, you’re already losing. This episode is a war cry for those stuck in the past, coasting on yesterday’s accomplishments while wondering why they feel empty now.

This episode is a war cry for anyone who's been sleepwalking through life. You’ve been sold a lie—the script of obedience, safety, and fitting in. But you weren’t born to follow someone else’s blueprint. You were born to lead, to rise, to become undeniable. In this episode, I rip the mask off mediocrity and show you exactly how to step into your power.

In this episode, I take you with me on a ride down Black Bear in Northeast Kingdom VT—where the air is clean, the climbs are tough, and the scenery hits like a deep breath for the soul. From winding forest trails to wide-open views, it’s a reminder of why we move our bodies and get out into the wild. And to top it all off? I found the best gluten-free pizza in the entire Northeast—no exaggeration....

Five months ago, I walked onto the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats feeling uncertain, vulnerable, and completely out of my element. But in that discomfort, I discovered something powerful. This episode pulls back the curtain on my first 5-month journey in BJJ—a humbling experience of ego-checking, self-discovery, and personal growth. I’ll share stories of getting tapped out, facing fears head-on, and lea...

This isn’t just about coffee, donkeys, or trail running. This is about healing. In this episode, I take you inside the rhythm that’s rebuilt my life — one quiet act at a time. Every Saturday, I show up to the same farm I found during the darkest season of my life. I feed the same animals, walk the same dirt paths, and reconnect with the part of me that never gave up. Every Sunday, I run alone thro...

In this episode, I rip the lid off the lie that goals and hype will save you when life explodes. They won’t. Your baseline will. That invisible floor you fall to when chaos hits— that’s what decides if you rise or break. I walk you through five ruthless, battle-tested principles I’ve lived, bled, and built my life on. From auditing your habits, to choosing pain, to tracking with brutal honesty, to...

Your baseline defines your life—it's what you do without fail, especially when it's hardest. In this episode, Mike cuts through the excuses and exposes why most people settle for mediocrity. Discover how intentionally raising your minimum standard can transform you into someone unbreakable. Stop coasting. Stop hiding. It's time to build a baseline that makes you savage.

I went out for a run in Mexico just to clear my head—and ended up having the most profound experience of my life. A barefoot stranger. No words. Just presence. He didn’t just run beside me—he brought me back to life. And then a man named Benny sealed it with a message in the sand that shattered me in the best way. This wasn’t just a run. It was a divine checkpoint. A reminder that the mission matt...

Forget the filtered highlight reel. This is what growth really looks like—lonely, violent, and unforgiving. It’s death to your old self. It’s pressure, silence, failure, and pain by choice. If you're not ready to suffer, you're not ready to grow. This is the side no one talks about. The part that makes most people quit. But if you’re still here, you're built for this. Let’s burn the comfort. And b...

This is where the mask comes off. No edits. No filters. Just the raw, unrelenting truth behind the Mindset Mutiny movement. In this first episode of the Behind the Mutiny series, I take you inside the weight, the fear, and the grind of keeping this thing alive. This isn’t about hype—it’s about what it costs to keep showing up when your mind says quit. If you’re in the dark, fighting to climb—this...

There’s a voice inside you that won’t shut up. A pull you can’t ignore. It’s not just ambition—it’s your calling. And here’s the truth: it’s already chosen you. In this raw and unfiltered episode, I dive deep into what it means to feel that fire and fear at the same time. Your job might pay the bills, but your calling is what sets your soul on fire—and if you don’t answer it, the regret will haunt...

Your life is your responsibility—period. If you’re waiting for a rescue that doesn’t exist, making excuses, or blaming the world for your situation, it’s time to face the truth: you are the problem, and you are the solution. In this episode of Mindset Mutiny , we dismantle the weak, self-defeating victim mentality and replace it with the mindset of a warrior. It’s time to rewrite your story, take...

You want to level up? Then stop skipping steps. In this episode of Mindset Mutiny , we go deep into the grind and pressure of progression—what it really takes to push past your limits, adapt under fire, and forge yourself into someone who can't be stopped. I break down why stress is your proving ground, why skipping the fundamentals will leave you exposed, and how locking in each level is the only...

Every level you reach demands more. More discipline. More sacrifice. More resilience. Most people want the rewards without the work, the success without the struggle. But here’s the truth—you don’t level up just because you want to. You level up because you earn it . In this episode, I break down what it really takes to advance in life. No shortcuts. No skipping steps. Just the raw, unfiltered tru...

In this episode of Mindset Mutiny , I sit down with Trent Sanders , co-founder of Mutt Society and managing partner at 36 Creative —a guy who knows how to build businesses, push limits, and make an impact. We dive into everything from the grind of entrepreneurship to the freedom of two wheels, the mental battles that come with both, and why surrounding yourself with the right people changes everyt...