Mental Conditioning Gym

This week’s episode has a special guest Jason Thompson - the owner/founder of Jay’s Way Moving Company based in Queens, New York.  The guys cover the topics • Jay growing up in Queens • Lessons learned from his parents • Jay being strong-minded as a young child • Starting Jays Way Moving in his early 20s • Tips on things Jay does to perform his job and perform in life.  Contact Jay for your next m...

In this week's episode Elliot had a informative conversation with Verdel Jones (pun intended.. LOL).  They discuss topics that include Verdel's upbringing and inspiration Verdel's 30-year career in education Verdel's recent retirement Adventures in transition Learn more about Verdel and her work IG verdel_jones Nonprofit: Share, Inform, Enlighten Talk Show: Conversations With V...

Welcome to Season 5!  We discuss transforming mindsets to the next Chapter! Elliot gives an update on his own personal journey (rare insight).  Website: www.mentalconditioningmovement.com Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about Elliot Allen and the Mental Conditioning Movement Website Social Media: IG/F...

To commemorate Father's Day, in this week's episode of the Mental Conditioning Gym podcast, Elliot speaks with Mike Dorsey. Mike is a Personal Development coach and host of the Black Father's NOW! podcast. When you have a Mental Conditioning coach and Personal Development Coach on the same episode AND speaking about such a powerful topic as fatherhood then you know this is going to...

In this week's episode, Elliot speaks to fitness trainer and studio owner Brittany Cole to bring together the parallels of physical fitness and mental fitness.   Highlights: Linking physical conditioning to mental conditioning Being "wild" as a child Effects from her parents divorce Surprising career before finding fitness Failure vs Setback Joys and challenges about being a fitness...

May is the month to celebrate motherhood. In today's episode, Rhoda Brown-Blackburn shares with us her story of adopting her son. Elliot speaks to Rhoda about her family's road to adoption. This episode is for anyone that may be thinking about adoption or just curious how the process goes.  Some highlights from today's episode: The mindset needed to prepare being an adoptive parent...

In this week's episode of the Mental Conditioning Gym Podcast, Elliot is emphasizing what mental exercises are needed to build mental muscle in managing Mental Debt Consolidation. He uses the example of everyday financial issues to help you better understand the mind-set aspect needed.  Highlights include: Mental Debt Consolidation vs Financial Debt Consolidation Bills = Life Challenges The O...

This week's podcast, Elliot speaks with Clarine Henderson. Clarine is a Mental Health Awareness Advocate and an advocate for families.  Right in line with our beliefs here at the Mental Conditioning Gym and the Mental Conditioning Movement. Some Highlights: Being a Mental Health Awareness Advocate The value of family Being the oldest of 6 Managing anxiety as a youth Men vs Women managing ment...

In today's solo episode, Elliot talks about how the Pressure of life affects us all. Some highlights include: Evander Holyfield's interesting response to the "bite fight" with Mike Tyson The Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar Slap The New York City Subway Mass Shooting Men are susceptible  Marriages are susceptible  We all have busted a pipe or two in our lifetime How we learn-- no ju...

This week Elliot speaks with two sister who both work in law enforcement. Take a listen to how this all came about and the mindset needed to make it happen.  Highlights: Growing up in Harlem in New York City Public Housing  The inspiration and mindset for both to choose to work in law enforcement Middle Child Syndrome Youngest Child Syndrome Who sent who to the emergency room as kids Influences in...

Welcome back to season 4 of the podcast. New name but same host and the same all important message on the importance of our mindset and mental conditioning. A place to build our mental muscle. Formerly the Life's GPS Podcast.  Highlights: Why the name change? Composer reveal behind the new intro/outro music What is the Mental Conditioning Gym? How we all have a Mental Conditioning Gym but don...

In today's episode of Life's GPS Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kateri Clark. Kateri is the creative brain behind the design our first Mental Conditioning Gym. I had a vision of how I wanted things to look and she made it come to life. Such a talent!   Some highlights of what we discussed: What led her to becoming an artist? What is her creative process? What are some influe...

In today's episode I share details about our first physical space-- Mental Conditioning Gym. This type of gym is the first of it's kind in NY and maybe even in the United States. A place to come and work out your mind and mindset. I also answer some frequently asked questions I've been getting recently. Those start at  20 minutes in.  You can find out more details on the website www...

In today's episode, my wife Michele is our special guest. Michele (with some input from myself also) discuss what it's been like being family caregivers to aging parents these last 10 years especially in the last 1 year. We discuss what we've learned and she gives us some tips to help you if you too are in this phase of life caring for aging loved ones.  Thank you for listening to t...

In today's episode we have special guest Julie Cunningham of Julie's Star Travel Agency and Star's Spice N Tea Shop in Elmont, NY. We discuss how Julie pivoted in her career/business over the years and especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic. We also tackle the current state of the travel industry during the Pandemic.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can wat...

It's been a while and I apologize for the unplanned hiatus, but life took my family on a rough journey these last 6-9 months. In today's episode I do a quick recap of the Life's GPS podcast and what the purpose is for the podcast. In this episode I share some great clips from past episodes over the past 3 seasons that help showcase Mental Conditioning and how we all have it.  You ca...

In today's episode, Elliot speaks with Brian Adams. Brian is a former professional boxer. Currently he does boxing commentating and is the Community Liaison for the NYPD. Mindset and Mental Conditioning is covered from childhood foundation to present day. Today is Part 2 of 2. In this episode we cover Goals Traveling Business of boxing Boxing commentating Mindset to deal with a loss Transitio...

In today's episode, Elliot speaks with Brian Adams. Brian is a former professional boxer.  He is currently a boxing commentator and the Community Liaison for the NYPD. Mindset is covered from childhood foundation to present. This is a 2 part episode. In today's episode they cover Growing up in Brooklyn, New York Childhood Influences Thinking QUICK vs Thinking FAST Influence from his pare...

In this week's episode of Life's GPS, Elliot shares about the recent passing of his older brother over the holidays. He shares how he's been getting through this time of grieving and shares some tips that can help the next person going through a loss of a loved one.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovemen...

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure to interview one of the best DJs I know and respect... Jarell Greene aka DJ CEO. We talk about all things music and dig deep into his foundation. We covered many things including... How DJ CEO got started? Growing up in talent rich Brooklyn, NY The influence from his Dad When he realized he interpreted music differently Having 2 "first gigs&quot...

In today's episode, I discuss ways to do goal setting and how I set my own yearly goals. Let me know if this episode was helpful starting off 2021.  Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about Elliot Allen and the Mental Conditioning Movement Website Social Media: IG/FB/LinkedIn/YouTube @mentalconditio...

This is a dual episode with our sister podcast You Gotta Love Love. My wife and I were fortunate to have Ken and Janice back on for a second show but this time we focused on parenting and in their case parenting with adult children. It was a great episode with many ah-ha moments (as Oprah would say). In this episode we discuss what a quality parent was to them when the kids were babies and now as...

Hello everyone. Life challenges in 2020 but Life's GPS is finally back and we're back for SEASON 3! In today's episode I discuss what to expect from this season. You can email any questions or feedback at mentalconditioningmovement@gmail.com You can listen to current and past episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or directly on our website www.mentalconditioningmovem...

In today's episode I speak with retired Lieutenant Dave Siev. He has been running NYPD boxing events for many years now and even in retirement is still involved. During this interview we cover his decision to retire after 28 years with the NYPD being a boxer with the NYPD Cops and Kids Boxing program growing up in Queens, NY as a bi-racial child  childhood influences how boxing influenced his...

In today's episode we speak with the Rodney's about their experience with the entire family being diagnosed with Corona Virus and it's effect on the marriage and family. This interview is needed today. To hear from people that are living this. Please listen and share with others as we all are effected by the pandemic in some way. We thank Team Rodney for sharing their story with us...