Mind Bully

Today’s guest is Brandone Francis. He’s a professional basketball player, and a former collegiate athlete at Texas Tech University. He joins the pod as the “heart and soul” of Texas Tech’s best team ever. @brand1fr In this episode, we discuss on some of the requirements needed while chasing your dreams.  Brandone Francis ON Humble Beginnings (4:10) Leaving the Dominican Republic to chase his Dream...

Hi guys, no guest this week, just Norense here. I'm back, and here to talk MARCH MADNESS BABY! But not in the way that you'd typically expect..Actually, not at all. Listen in to hear on how most teams will feel, once this month is over...Here's the honest truth. Stephen A Smith joins the pod (2:05) #1 Lesson No Team wants to learn in March (6:50) “We Already Won” (8:50) What Coachin...

Todays guest is Nicole Cochrane. She’s a Director of Marketing for a logistics company, a Tik Tok influencer (@itsnicolefaith), and a member of the Cochrane family. A resilient family who went from 35 million to food stamps.(11 Days — JC Cochrane). Nicole joins the show to speak on healing, and the road ahead in loving yourself again. She shares how a near death experience helped strengthen her fa...

Today’s guest is Etin Odiase. My big sister. She works in finance, is a “Madridista” (die-hard Real Madrid fan), and a twin. A “younger” twin, just like me. She joins the pod as the most opinionated person I know.  In this episode, we discuss the challenges in finding yourself when constantly being compared to others. Etin shares her journey with self discovery, building self confidence, and provi...

Hi guys, no guest this week, just Norense here. I'm back, and I've got some things to get off my chest... If you're feeling anxious in this moment, this episode is for you. Continue the conversation by connecting with the pod!  We’d love to hear from you! Send your topic requests and questions to: contact@mindbully.com Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/mindbullypodcast http...

Todays guest is Keenan Evans. He’s a professional basketball player for Euroleague powerhouse, Maccabi Tel Aviv. He’s a former collegiate athlete at Texas Tech University, where he led his squad to an Elite Eight appearance, 1st in school history. He joins the show not just as a superstar talent, but as my best friend. On this love day, we’ll talk about love and the many challenges in finding love...

 Todays guest is Kaleb Castro. He’s in Talent Management, an independent A&R, and a former collegiate athlete at the University of Memphis. He’s also a good friend. He joins the show to chat about self awareness, and the need to make healthy connections to build strong relationships. @kalebcastro Kaleb Castro ON Prep School Journey (7:38) What To DO When Your Dreams Don’t Come True (12:48) IF...

Todays guest is Ericka May. She’s a project manager, a former collegiate athlete, and the talent behind the ever-growing food page @erickaeats_  She joins the show as one of the inspirations behind the Mind Bully podcast. Watching her creatively showcase her talents, motivated me to do the same. Ericka joins the pod to chat on leadership, self-determination, goal-setting, and much more! Ericka May...

Today’s guest is Tevin Orr. He’s a network engineer, an Airman, but more importantly, a drip god from the 314. He also happens to be my best friend, go figure, drip loves drop(that was bad) BUT. He joins the pod to chat about friendships, relationships, adulthood, and of course the drip!  Tevin Orr ON: ON Moving To Find His Identity (4:30) ON Finding His Support System(7:00) ON Sperry’s to Rick Ow...

Today’s guest is Julie Doles. She's a Director of Communications for a sports and entertainment brokerage. She's a TCU Graduate, and more importantly, a good friend. This Michigander drops GEMS on a daily, she joins the pod with me about identity, finding community, and setting personal boundaries. @juliedoles RED RAIDERS ON TOP OF THE WORLD (2:08) Julie Doles ON ON Moving States To Clai...

Episode 16 of the Mind Bully podcast starts with a lengthy life update, followed by a rant-ish style episode on the transition out of sports, and the struggles no one talks about.  Lengthy Life Update (3:45) What your Mind Bully sounds like during your transition out of sport (12:50) Struggle #1 Losing your "Identity" (13:15) Struggle #2 Staying in Physical shape-Fitness and Nutrition (1...

Episode 15 of the Mind Bully podcast starts with Norense celebrating the new year! He then gives a life update, which leads into the first episode of 2022. Check-IN (3:50) How To Stop Losing in 2022 (5:50) Resilient VS Coward (10:30) Step 1: REFLECT (11:15) What worked VS What didn't (14:30) “Connection Is Important” -Nick Odiase Jr (15:55) Step 2: RESET (18:50) You Cant Do Anything Without T...

Today’s guest is Andrew Sorrells. He’s a former Texas Tech Men's Basketball player, a people leader, and my best friend. Andrew joins as host of Drew's Crew Podcast, and Associate Director of Development at Texas Tech University.  From being a walk-on, to getting swarmed with interviews at the Final Four. Drew’s story is unlike any other. His 2021 was unlike any other.  So I could not wa...

Episode 13 of the Mind Bully podcast starts with Norense whining about how he lost the 1st recording of this episode. He then checks in with the squad, leading into this weeks episode on cleaning up your mental mess.  Christmas Challenge (2:40) Check-IN (3:50) 1 Question We All Have, & The Many Answers We Get (6:30) You Must Lose This To Find Clarity (8:40) ALL PARENTS MUST DO THIS (12:15) 1 T...

Today’s guests are Jordan Kennard & Caleb Banks. Jordan joins as host of Say More Than Less Podcast, and co-owner of 94 Pours, a wine company based in Fort Worth, TX. Caleb joins as @banksnowitzki a viral influencer (400K+ on Tik Tok) & C. Banks, an artist out of Fort Worth, TX. Fort Worth GOT Talent HYM…But more importantly, I love these guys. These are my Day 1s. Listen in as we have an...

Today’s guest is @justjazzzyidk host of Bringing Baggage Podcast She’s a Tik Tok influencer who quit college at 19 to start her career in real estate, where she reached over 1 Million in sales, in just her first 30 days. Thats all great, but more importantly, she’s my friend. Jaz hails from the forgotten for a reason state of Alaska, where she spent her childhood. Before moving to literally every...

Today’s guest is Nick Odiase Jr. He’s a med school student, people leader, and a twin. My twin. He joins me as the 1st ever guest to Mind Bully Podcast.  In this episode we discuss the mindset required to push through adversity, and the stain of confidence needed to achieve success. Nick then speaks on social anxiety, and what that looks like in high performers. He then speaks on leadership, balan...

Episode 9 of the Mind Bully podcast starts with Norense showcasing sweet Adele-esque vocals. He then check- ins with his audience, displaying his current mental state. No then dives into Purpose, for the second straight episode. This time, from the Patience Perspective.  Check-IN (2:45) Navigating The Unexpected(4:35) New Year, New Me…I Think(6:00) 1 Lie We All Fall For(10:15) The Purpose of YOUR...

Episode 8 of the Mind Bully podcast starts with Norense updating the audience where he is currently mentally and physically. No then announces the winner of the giveaway contest held on IG which leads to the topic of this episode, the cons of being the constant competitor.  Check-IN (2:45) Giveaway Winner (8:16) Being Competitive Compromises Your Calling (9:35) 5 Why's to Find Your True Purpo...

On this episode of the Mind Bully podcast Norense shares his grief process surrounding the biggest tragedy in his life.   What Losing A Loved One Feels Like (2:00) #1 Lesson On Grief (2:59) Your Mind Bully Uses This While You’re Grieving (4:47) Living Your Best Life To Contemplating Living Anymore (6:00) The Worst Day Of My Life (15:30) I Would Die To Get This Moment Back (20:00) When Guilt Strike...

Episode 6 of the Mind Bully podcast dives into to topic of relationships. Norense breaks down the different types of relationships kicking it off with loving yourself.  No then speaks about strengthening his relationships with his family, followed by the importance true unconditional love plays in his life. Which leads to Norense, for the first time publicly, expressing his feelings about his form...

Episode five of the Mind Bully podcast starts off with Norense doing a check-in with the audience.  No then introduces the topic of this episode by encouraging everyone to take off their mask (and no not that mask).  Next No speaks about his battle with self discovery, how to recognize when you have your mask on, and defining who you are as a person.  He then gets into societal pressures, writing...

On this episode of the Mind Bully podcast, Norense gives the audience a looks at his current mental state as he has a vent session.  You Can’t Outwork Your Anxiety (4:30) #1 Practice When Facing Your Fears (8:20) Struggling With Performance Anxiety (20:50) Feeling Anxious? Ask Yourself This 1 Question (30:10) You Are Powerful, You Just Need To Do THIS (33:25) Key Takeaways (38:37) Continue the con...

Episode three of the Mind Bully podcast begins with Norense encouraging the audience to choose to fight against their mind bully.  No then tells a couple stories from his freshman year of college where he chose to fight.  The first being about his first game in the hostile West Virginia environment, followed by the story about a night out after an upset win. He then speaks on the power of proclaim...

Episode two starts off with Norense showing his appreciation for the amount  of support the inaugural episode of the Mind Bully podcast received, as well as his love/hate relationship with feedback. No then tells a story about the "red mongoose with the pegs" he always wanted.  He then gets into the voice of his mind bully that tells him he can always do something better, followed by sto...