Coaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal Growth

Want to strengthen your mental fortitude and develop unshakable resilience? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how strength and resilience are not just physical but deeply mental and emotional, and why cultivating a proactive mindset is key to personal growth, high performance, and overcoming life’s obstacles. Learn practical strategies to build confidence, courage, a...

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden talks with Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, about how to study smarter, overcome procrastination, and retain information more effectively. Tom shares his journey from a struggling student to building a $200K/year education business and explains neuroscience-based strategies that help students and adults learn efficiently. You’ll disc...

Want to break free from seeking approval from others and discover your true sense of ownership and identity? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores the difference between external validation and self-validation, showing how societal pressures and materialism can distort our sense of worth. Learn how to identify what truly belongs to you, shed the weight of others’ expecta...

Looking to find life alignment, gain clarity, and create consistent personal growth? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden breaks down what true alignment really means and why so many people feel stuck, disconnected, or out of sync with their goals. This conversation explores how alignment is built through self-awareness, intentional daily actions, and ongoing course correction,...

In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Michael Rearden sits down with Eric Gee, personality coach, author, and creator of the Youtopia Project, to explore how understanding personality types can unlock deeper self-awareness, personal growth, and authentic identity. Eric breaks down how society often rewards certain personality traits while suppressing others and how this disconnect c...

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Michael Rearden sits down with John Miles to explore the transformative concept of mattering, why feeling seen, valued, and emotionally connected is essential to our well-being, especially for children. John shares insights from his work and writing on how parental presence, kindness, and intentional connection shape a child’s sense of self-worth and...

Want to create lasting change in your life through small, intentional actions? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explains the ripple effect and how tiny decisions in your daily life can lead to massive results over time. Learn why developing a growth mindset, taking small steps toward your goals, and maintaining perseverance are essential for personal growth, mindset coaching...

Living authentically isn’t about perfection it’s about self-acceptance, compassion and having the courage to be vulnerable. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with life coach and author Karin Velická to explore self-love, mindset, and the inner work required for real personal growth. Karin shares her journey from a career in finance to coaching, and how vulnerability...

Looking to navigate life’s challenges and grow through hardship? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how embracing difficulties in personal growth, relationship coaching, and life coaching can transform hard times into opportunities for mastery, resilience, and fulfillment. From parenting struggles to the process of grief, you’ll learn why life can feel hard until it b...

Want to build healthy relationships with standards and boundaries that actually last? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden breaks down what love with standards really means and why strong relationships depend on clear relationship boundaries, shared relationship standards, and healthy communication in relationships. This relationship coaching conversation explores why many relat...

What does it truly take to unlock human potential both as a leader and as an individual? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Ahmet Bozer, former Coca-Cola executive and author of Self-Surgery of the Soul, to explore leadership, personal growth, and the inner work required to live a fulfilling life. Drawing from decades of global leadership experience, Ahmet share...

Marketing today isn’t just about tactics, it’s about how you show up, communicate and position yourself in a rapidly changing digital world. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with marketing coach Kyle Asperger to explore authentic marketing, mindset and how entrepreneurs can adapt in the age of AI. Kyle shares his journey from graphic design to coaching and explains...

Strong relationships aren’t built by chance, they’re built on solid foundations. In this episode of Coaching In Session, relationship and mindset coach Michael Rearden breaks down the hidden structure behind lasting relationships by comparing them to building a home. Just like a house, relationships collapse when the foundation is weak, neglected, or never properly built in the first place. Michae...

Why do so many smart, capable people stay stuck in planning mode while others move forward even without having everything figured out? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with entrepreneur and founder of the FSTEP Initiative, Art Harrison, to explore the mindset required to overcome overthinking and take action. Art shares insights from over 25 years of entrepreneursh...

How do you truly show up in your life with purpose, intention, and presence instead of simply going through the motions? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Marcy Axelrod, behavioral scientist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, to explore what it really means to show up fully in both personal and professional life. Drawing from decades of research in behavior...

Healthy relationships don’t thrive on chemistry alone they grow when both partners are committed to personal growth. In this episode of Coaching In Session, relationship and mindset coach Michael Rearden explores why personal development is the foundation of strong, lasting relationships. He explains how relationships stagnate when growth stops, why responsibility and communication matter more tha...

Communication is more than exchanging words it shapes our relationships, mindset and overall happiness. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Jem Fuller, global adventurer, coach, author, and retreat leader, to explore how conscious communication transforms personal and professional life. Jem shares insights on how modern communication has become transactional and...

Strong relationships don’t collapse overnight, they slowly break down when values are unclear, misaligned, or never communicated. In this episode of Coaching In Session, relationship and mindset coach Michael Rearden explores the critical role values play in building healthy, lasting relationships. He breaks down how understanding your own values and recognizing whether they align with your partne...

Many relationships don’t fail because of one big mistake they break down due to lack of self-awareness, poor communication and misaligned values. In this episode of Coaching In Session, relationship and mindset coach Michael Rearden breaks down the real reasons relationships fail and what it actually takes to build a healthy, lasting partnership. This conversation explores how entering relationshi...

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden talks with Timothy Ward, a longevity wellness strategist, author, and fitness mentor, about living longer, stronger, and healthier. Timothy shares his philosophy on preemptive health, resistance training, nutrition and sustainable lifestyle changes to maximize lifespan and vitality. They explore how choices in youth impact health in later lif...

Mental adversity doesn’t always come from one major event more often, it builds quietly through small, unresolved obstacles that slowly drain clarity, confidence, and focus. In this episode of Coaching In Session, mindset coach Michael Rearden explores how mental adversity develops, why people often rely on coping mechanisms instead of real solutions, and how a proactive mindset creates resilience...

Momentum, not motivation, is what determines whether goals actually turn into results. In this episode of Coaching In Session, mindset coach Michael Rearden breaks down how to build and maintain momentum when the initial excitement wears off. While motivation can spark action, momentum is what creates consistency, discipline, and long-term success. This conversation explores why most people strugg...

In this inspiring episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Maureen Scanlon, a Certified Life Coach, bestselling author, and relationship expert, to explore the transformative power of life coaching, self-worth, and personal development. Maureen shares how experiences shape our desires and why coaching is essential in today’s fast-paced world. Michael and Maureen delve into pr...

In this powerful episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Allyson Hurley, a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, for a transformative conversation about nutrition, wellness, mindset and behavior change. If you’ve ever struggled with diet confusion, unrealistic fitness expectations, or the pressure of society’s body standards, this episode delivers clarity and direc...

In this episode of Coaching In Session, host Michael Rearden explores the powerful concept of identity evolution and how who you believe you are directly shapes the life you create. Identity is not fixed it evolves through every life stage and when we consciously shift it, we unlock new levels of clarity, purpose, and personal transformation. Michael breaks down the four stages of identity evoluti...