Manders Mindset

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the secret to living with joy wasn’t about control or perfection… but about rediscovering curiosity, wonder, and the courage to explore the unknown? In this inspiring episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Aisha Makara, a Mongolian-born artist, engineer, and entrepreneur who has journeyed from being orphaned in Russia to buildin...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if forgiveness wasn’t about letting someone else off the hook... but about setting yourself free? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with public speaker and mindfulness teacher Cesar Cardona to unpack his remarkable journey from gang life and trauma to healing, forgiveness, and inner peace. Cesar...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the path to true health and happiness wasn’t about pushing harder… but about listening to your body and choosing alignment over burnout? In this soulful episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Maddison Sutton, certified integrative health coach and functional nurse nutrition practitioner, to explore how high-achieving women can re...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the secret to motivation, energy, and focus wasn’t about doing more… but about doing things in the right order? In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Andy West , author of Dopamine Mountain , to explore why effort before reward changes everything. Through her journey with bullying, addiction, depression,...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this soul awakening episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo welcomes Clementine Moss , founding drummer of the Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, solo artist, author, and certified spiritual counselor. Clementine shares how her unexpected path into music at age 27 unlocked a deeper connection to joy, breath, and presence and how the drum kit bec...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this soul-expanding episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Kerie Logan , a human consciousness guide, empowerment strategist, and channeler with over two decades of experience helping people around the world align with their highest self. Together, they dive into the unseen layers of emotional energy, spiritual awakening, and how mas...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if success wasn’t about hustle... but about aligning with a vision so bold it scares you? In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Dr. Nona Djavid, international speaker, mindset mentor, and the author of Elevate Your Life . With a background in neurology and chiropractic, and a career that spans entrepreneursh...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! Author and former smoker Jessi Hartnett joins Amanda Russo to share how she broke free from decades of nicotine and marijuana addiction by shifting her mindset, listening to her intuition, and embracing self compassion. In this deeply moving episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Jessi Hartnett, wife, mother, author, and former smoker...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the life you dream of starts with one aligned choice? In this deeply inspiring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by coach, consultant, and founder of the Ardelian Kuzma Group, Aneta, for a conversation about courage, curiosity, and creating a life in full alignment with one’s values. From growing up as a young immigrant navigat...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the adventure you're craving doesn't require more... but less? In this solo episode of Manders Mindset, I dive into a personal reflection sparked by the book Subtract by Leidy Klotz, a gift from my friend, and guest on last week's episode, Glen Van Peski. This read has already begun shifting how I think, move, and breathe, even though...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if doing more starts with taking less? In this thought-provoking episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear and a trailblazer in ultralight backpacking for a candid conversation that stretches far beyond the trailhead. Glen shares how a 4,200-mile bike ride at age 17 and a knack for engineerin...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the biggest breakthroughs in your life came not from doing more but from thinking differently? In this powerful and soul-expanding episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo sits down with Asara Lovejoy, the brilliant mind behind The One Command, a six-step method that blends neuroscience, brainwave states, and quantum principles to rewire limit...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the most powerful brand you could build… is the one rooted in truth? In this raw and real episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by Hersh Rephun, holistic brand therapist, comedian, writer, and the creator of Yes Brand. From a background in screenwriting, stand-up, and advertising, Hersh brings a deeply honest and refreshingly huma...

Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the adventure you’re craving starts with one honest step? In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Manders Mindset , host Amanda Russo is joined by award-winning author and podcaster Teri M. Brown for a conversation that spans heartbreak, healing, and hope. From escaping an emotionally abusive marriage to cycling 3,100+ miles across the U.S. on a...

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...