The Mind Body Project

Do you ever feel like you're settling for an average life?  Are you ready to discover the power of being anti-average, anti-superficial, and anti-cynical? This episode is a call to arms for anyone ready to step out of the mundane and step into a life of authenticity, growth, and victory.  Aaron discusses the importance of rejecting mediocrity and invites you to live every day as the best vers...

It's been a remarkable journey!  We're at a significant milestone - our 100th episode of the Mind Body Project!  I want to take you back to the very beginning, tracing the remarkable conversations, the amazing guests, and the incredible content I have shared. The past two years' worth of content has been a voyage of personal growth and evolution, with me often playing the role of gu...

Have you ever felt drained without knowing why?  Are you struggling to stay energized, despite doing all the right things?  Today's episode is going to reveal the possible culprits - energy thieves. They are all around us, in the form of people, places, or situations that drain our vitality. We'll delve into the concept of energy thieves, discuss how they operate, and reveal how somethin...

Are you ready to ditch the hard-core fitness challenges and discover a more attainable, sustainable approach to well-being?  Aaron will be taking you on a journey through my experiences in the health and wellness industry, revealing how my approach to fitness has evolved over the years.  Once a proponent of 300 minutes of cardio per week and stringent food logging, my perspective has now shifted t...

Do you find yourself saying "I'll do anything but that" when it comes to achieving your goals?  Are you held back by the invisible prison of your comfort zone?  In this episode, we explore how breaking free from our self-imposed limitations allows us to reach our full potential. Drawing inspiration from the classic film, The Shawshank Redemption, we discuss the power of routines and...

Would you believe that I ran 48 miles by my 48th birthday?  Inspired by a client's friend, I embarked on this challenge and realized it was the perfect preparation for an even bigger goal - overcoming obesity by my 50th birthday.  In this episode, I share my journey and reflect on the importance of setting and achieving major goals, just like I did at 38 when I set my sights on finishing coll...

As my son walked across the stage with his law school diploma, I couldn't help but marvel at the journey he took to achieve his dreams.  Starting law school amid the pandemic, he managed to graduate in just three years, and I share the inspiring story of his transformation, reminding us that if you dream it, you can achieve it. Together, we'll explore the process of attaining goals, the...

Have you ever felt undervalued or struggled to recognize your own worth?  Join us as we share a powerful story of a father and son, teaching us the importance of knowing our worth and finding our place in the world.  We also discuss the recent Professional Bull Riding Finals, where rookie Rafael Jose de brito won a staggering $1.5 million, showcasing the value of knowing one's worth and being...

What if unlocking your full potential was just a matter of mindset? Join us as we explore the powerful connection between our mindset and our physical body, and how you can create a limitless life with our special guest, Aaron Degler.  Aaron shares his inspiring journey and his mission to raise awareness for small businesses and positive people in his community. Discover the inception of the Mind...

If someone asked you who are the five people you need in your life you would probably begin thinking of names.   As you think of names would you also be thinking about why you would pick that person?   In today's episode Aaron shares with us the five types of people we all need in our lives.  As he shares those people take time to think about the people in your life and if you can connect som...

How do we pour water out of an empty cup?   We can't.  It is impossible.   We must first have something in our cup to be able to pour out of our cup.   How do we fill our cup in order to pour out on others?   We must fill up the cup in three areas.  We must nourish our mind, body, and soul so that we can effectively pour out to others.   In today's episode Aaron shares with us how to nou...

Welcome back to the Mind Body Project! In today's episode Aaron sits down with long time client and friend, Deb Murdock.   Deb is a retired nurse after over 30 years of being involved in the medical field.  Deb shares with us that after being part of the medical field for all of those years she has discovered a more holistic approach to health and wellness.   Almost two years ago Deb witnesse...

Welcome back to The Mind Body Project! When was the last time you picked up your kids and hugged them? When was the last time you changed a diaper? When was the last time you left a job? When was the last time you saw a loved one? As you think back on those last times...Did you know it was The Last Time? Often times we go through life with last times that we know without a doubt it is the last tim...

Happiness... We are all in pursuit of the feeling of happy.   In today's episode Aaron shares how we can create happiness in just 3 simple ways that we can all start doing today.  Aaron even adds in a bonus at the end for being happy.   Finding the secret to happiness is a secret that lies within each of us.  Join Aaron today has he helps us discover and pull out those secrets in all of us.  ...

Have you ever thought about being the Captain of your own life?   Why did Captain Kirk in Star Trek keep a Captain's log?   He wanted to be able to know what had happened in the past on his journey so that he could course correct if needed, keep the same path if needed, or ask for help if needed.   In today's episode Aaron shares why we should all keep a Captain's log when we decide...

How many times have you walked past a penny and never paid it any attention?   If you are like many of us you have walked by that penny laying on the ground almost every time.  What if you had a goal of collecting 100 pennies?  Would you be more likely to pick up the penny?   Picking up those pennies to add up to the 100 pennies make a big difference.   We have those penny actions that we miss eve...

An anchor is something heavy that is attached to a rope or chain to keep a vessel from moving.   If wee want to keep from moving when storms or rougher seas come our way we need to attach ourselves to a heavy anchor like our habits to keep us in the small place so that we do not get off course.   How do we form those anchor habits that helps us remain constant in those tough times?   In today&apos...

Self Actualization is the fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities.  Self actualization can be found at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs.   The first four needs on Maslow's Hierarchy must first be met in order for each of us to reach the top of the pyramid which is self actualization.   Join Aaron in today's episode as he takes you through the some strategies to he...

Stop being a dreamer, start becoming a visionary.   In today's episode Aaron shares with us the difference between a dreamer and a visionary.   There is only one real difference between being a dreamer and a visionary and each of us are capable of rising to the challenge to become a visionary.   Many of us are guilty of being day dreamers.  How many times have you drifted off looking out and...

We are talking about the three letter word many use to describe themselves to themselves but many do not like to hear.   That is right...we are talking about being FAT and how to stop being fat for good.   The words stop being fat seem so simple yet when those words are put into practice the process of to stop being fat can be a dizzying maze.   In today's episode Aaron shares how each of us,...

Join Aaron in today's episode as he shares 3 of the biggest mistakes we make when trying to change.  Aaron's has only shared this perviously with his weekly inner circle group.   Not only will Aaron share with us today what those Big 3 are but we will also offer solutions to those Big 3 mistakes that each of us have made from time to time when wanting to create change.   You will be able...

With the Superbowl just a few weeks ago, join Aaron in today's episode as he discusses how easy it seems to make calls from the grandstands.   We are all guilty of making those calls from the stands when we can see the whole field.  Aaron is talking about the field of life and the type of armchair quarterbacks we experience in life.  Maybe even you have been one of those armchair quarterbacks...

Welcome back to The Mind Body Project.   Join Aaron as he sits down with Mark Neese, PHD as they discuss human behavior and the DISC assessment Mark uses with his coaching and consulting clients.   Mark shares with the power of knowing how we fit, in the DISC assessment.  The DISC assessment shows users what type of person they are and how to further understand themselves.   Mark shares with us, t...

In an earlier episode Aaron discussed the four letter word that everyone knows and everyone is afraid to say, Fear.   Aaron shared four types of fear which are fear of responsibility, fear of ruin, fear of regret, and fear of rejection.   In this weeks episode Aaron breaks down the four letter word fear to the one letter word that is responsible for the four letter word.    The one letter word lie...

Do you enjoy people watching?   It may be safe to say we all enjoy doing some people watching.   In this week's episode Aaron breaks down what it means to W.A.T.C.H. those around us.   Often times we being to become like those around us that we spend time W.A.T.C.H.ing.   Spend a little time with Aaron this week as he shares with us some ways to W.A.T.C.H. those around us to ensure we watchin...