Manders Mindset

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if imposter syndrome was pointing you toward your true self? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Kurt Busch, certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching to unpack the deep roots of self-doubt, false narratives, and the incredible fre...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this magical and mind-opening episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo chats with the incredible Julia Rajagopalan, a writer, instructional designer, certified nutritionist, 400-hour yin yoga instructor, and practicing witch. Julia shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a traditional religious household to embracing her identity as a...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if peace and power could come from within? In this grounded and inspiring episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo welcomes Arlene Cohen Miller—attorney turned transformational coach, certified meditation facilitator, and founder of Jewel Consultancy. Arlene’s journey from high-stress law to wholehearted coaching is one of resilience, reinvention...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if your darkest moment held the key to your greatest purpose? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Tim Thomas, Special Forces veteran, breathwork facilitator, and founder of Breathwork & Bed to explore how pain, isolation, and trauma became the foundation for his mission to help others recl...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! This solo episode of Manders Mindset is one of the most vulnerable I've ever recorded. I'm finally ready to speak my truth, fully and openly, in my own words. Today, I'm sharing a chapter of my life I never thought I'd say out loud. It's a reminder that we are only as free as our deepest, darkest secrets. Holding onto shame keeps us...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this deeply reflective solo episode of Manders Mindset , I take you on a personal journey from Bali 2024 to Bali 2025. Same location, but a completely transformed mindset. Last year, I traveled with fear, control, and uncertainty. This year, I'm returning with trust, intention, and a whole lot of self-assurance. I'm not just going to Bali—I&apo...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the most unexpected path is the one that brings you home to yourself? In this deeply soulful episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Laura West—registered nurse, psychic medium, energy healer, and author to explore the transformative journey of awakening, intuition, and trusting the unseen. Laura opens up about growing up in a...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the key to alignment lies not in climbing the ladder, but in stepping off it completely?   In this heartfelt episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Heceliza—a first-generation Filipino-American, energy healer, and co-creator of a Costa Rican retreat sanctuary, to explore what it really means to rewrite your story and live in al...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if burning it all down is exactly what sets you free? In this soul-stirring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Jeremy Van Wert—a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified psychedelic guide, and former CEO turned transformational coach—to explore what it really means to live in alignment with your true self. From high-s...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! Why do we wait for the things we say we truly want?  Why do we wait for the perfect time to chase our dreams?  In this inspiring solo episode of Manders Mindset, I explore the mindset traps that keep us stuck—fear, hesitation, and the illusion that there’s ever a “right” moment to act. Whether you're holding back on a big move, a creative project, or a...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if letting go of the label is the first step to healing? In this deeply personal episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Eileen Bild—breakthrough spark coach, transpersonal psychology expert, and the founder of Ordinary to Extraordinary Life (OTEL Universe).  With May being Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, this conversation holds extr...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if changing your mind is the key to changing your life? In this eye-opening episode of Mander’s Mindset , Amanda Russo sits down with Dr. Amy Rosner—a PhD in experimental psychology, former professor, and leading hypnotherapist—to explore how the brain’s natural design can be harnessed for fast, lasting transformation. Amy shares her powerful journey f...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! Have you ever felt that unmistakable pull in your gut telling you to speak up, even when it's uncomfortable?  That moment when your intuition screams so loudly you can't ignore it? In this episode, I share a powerful, real-life story from a quiet morning at my local cafe that reminded me what it means to trust that inner voice. This wasn’t about b...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if happiness isn’t something you chase but something you uncover by letting go? In this introspective and eye-opening episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with spiritual teacher, author, and meditation guide Dean Graves. With over two decades of experience in mindfulness, Dean shares the profound insights that took him from a success...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the life you want is on the other side of a single question?  In this revealing and transformative episode of Manders Mindset , I sit down with author, speaker, and international mindset coach Carrie Bradley —a woman whose journey from people-pleasing and perfectionism to deep personal freedom is nothing short of powerful. We dive into how her divor...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! Can you turn pain into power and confusion into clarity? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of Manders Mindset , I sit down with fibromyalgia coach, author, and podcast host Tami Stackelhouse. As someone who’s lived with fibromyalgia for decades—and transformed her experience into hope for others—Tami shares her remarkable journey from misunder...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! Can embracing your confusion lead to the clarity you've been chasing? In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Giovanna Silvestri, author of Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos and founder of the activewear and lifestyle brand Confused Girl in the City . Known for her raw honesty and grounded wisdom, Giovan...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this energizing and eye-opening episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda sits down with the unforgettable Matthew Lesko bestselling author, TV personality, and passionate advocate for helping everyday people access government grants and funding they never knew existed. Recognized instantly by his iconic question mark suit, Lesko brings more than just fla...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this inspiring episode of Manders Mindset , Manders welcomes Jeff Patterson — martial artist, meditation teacher, founder of Northwest Fighting Arts, and creator of The Yielding Warrior . With over 36 years of experience, Jeff shares how ancient meditative and martial arts practices can unlock personal power, emotional balance, and resilience in today’s...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset, Manders welcomes Jim Marshall, author, human development engineer, and creator of Septemics, a revolutionary framework that decodes human behavior through 35 unique seven level scales. After more than 50,000 hours of research, Jim discovered consistent patterns in how people think, act, and evolve. These patterns...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this fascinating and soul-stirring episode of Manders Mindset , Amanda welcomes transformation guide and author Ann Hince , who takes listeners on an extraordinary journey of emotional healing, self-awareness, and physical transformation. From the moment Ann realized that her childhood traumas were still shaping her adult life, to how she learned to rele...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda welcomes the incredible Nick Prefontaine, a nationally recognized speaker and three-time bestselling author who defied the odds after a life-threatening snowboarding accident at just 14 years old. Told he might never walk or talk again, Nick not only made a full recovery — he ran out of the hospital a...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! This episode of Manders Mindset dives into a story of resilience, growth, and unapologetic self-expression. Featuring the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls , Sam Mitchell. The conversation explores what it looks like to own your story, push past societal expectations, and build something powerful from a place of personal truth. From overcoming bullying in scho...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset, host, Amanda sits down with the remarkable Dorothy Erlanger, an unstoppable force who proves that age is just a number and mindset is everything. At 73, Dorothy completed a triathlon, but her journey began decades earlier with no athletic background, a limb difference, and a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. Her...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset, Em Hollis and Scott Sunderland return to dive deeper into personal transformation, the subconscious mind, and the framework they developed to help people break free from limiting beliefs. They introduce the Quadrant Theory , a powerful system for understanding different aspects of self, navigating emotional...