Mind Set in Stone Podcast

What if Valentine’s Day wasn’t about cards, flowers, or one perfect night, but about learning how to love in a way that actually lasts? In this Valentine’s Day special, Dave and Poppy explore The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman and unpack what separates short-lived romance from deep, enduring connection. They dive into Chapman’s insights on intentional love, emotional safety, and the eve...

What if the pressure to be perfect is the very thing holding you back from becoming who you’re meant to be? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani, a powerful call to let go of perfectionism and choose courage instead. They explore how many of us, especially women, are conditioned to seek approval, avoid risk, and stay within safe boundaries.  Drawing from R...

What if intention isn’t something you do, but something you align with? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer, a deeply reflective book that reframes intention as a universal force rather than a personal effort. They unpack Dyer’s idea that intention is the invisible energy behind creation and how aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions with it changes...

What if the only thing stopping you from living the life you want is the story you keep telling yourself? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, a bold and uplifting book that blends humour, mindset shifts, and straight-talking advice to help you step into your confidence. They explore Sincero’s core themes around self-belief, fear, money, and personal responsib...

What if managing money stopped feeling overwhelming and started feeling empowering? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche, a practical and compassionate guide to building financial confidence without shame, confusion, or fear. They walk through Tiffany’s ten-step framework for getting your finances in order, from budgeting and saving to investing, credit,...

What if your soul, not your ego, is meant to be in charge of your life? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav, a deeply reflective book that invites readers to shift from external power to authentic, soul-led living. They unpack Zukav’s core ideas around intention, responsibility, and emotional awareness, looking at how every choice carries spiritual meaning. ...

What if the biggest obstacle to success isn’t your circumstances, but the way you think about them? In this episode, Dave and Poppy revisit Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams, a sharp and practical look at how perception, mindset, and mental framing influence the results you get in life. They explore Adams’ core idea that success comes from learning how to think more effectively rather than trying...

What if the signs you’ve been waiting for aren’t external signals, but shifts happening inside your own brain? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Signs by neuroscientist Tara Swart, a fascinating follow-up that blends brain science, intuition, and conscious awareness to help you recognise opportunities you may be overlooking. They unpack how your reticular activating system, emotional sta...

What if the limits you believe in are the very thing holding you back from your true potential? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins, a high-energy classic that explores how personal mastery begins with understanding your mind, emotions, and behaviour. They unpack Robbins’ core ideas around belief systems, emotional state, and the power of focus. Dave and Po...

What if long-term wealth isn’t about quick wins, but about thinking differently from everyone else? In this episode, Dave and Poppy break down The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom, a clear look at the mindset and principles behind one of the most successful investors of all time. They walk through Buffett’s core approach to investing: understanding businesses rather than chasing markets, s...

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the way you think? In this episode, Dave and Poppy take a close look at Believe It to Achieve It by Brian Tracy, a short but powerful guide that explains how your mindset shapes your results more than anything else. They unpack Tracy’s core message: change your beliefs and your behaviour follows.  Dave and Poppy explore how self-...

What if changing just one small routine could reshape your entire life? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, a clear and engaging look at why we do what we do, and how habits can be rebuilt from the inside out. We break down the habit loop of cue, routine, and reward, showing how this simple framework explains everything from morning rituals to career succe...

What if the key to a happier life isn’t trying to fix everything, but choosing what truly deserves your energy? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F *ck by Mark Manson, a blunt and refreshing guide that challenges the idea that we should always aim to be positive. They walk through Manson’s core message: life is full of problems, and meaning comes from choosin...

What if the life you want isn’t something you chase, but something you learn to align with?  In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi, a modern guide that blends emotional healing, mindset work, and intentional action into a clear path for personal transformation. They walk through Roxie’s seven steps, being clear in your vision, removin...

What if manifesting wasn’t mystical at all, but a skill anyone can learn with the right understanding of how energy, focus, and intention work?  In this episode, Dave and Poppy unpack The Magic of Manifesting by Ryuu Shinohara, a clear and practical guide that breaks manifestation down into simple, actionable principles. They explore Shinohara’s core idea that your subconscious mind drives most of...

What if the key to changing your life isn’t luck, timing, or talent, but the science behind how your brain works?  In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Source by neuroscientist Tara Swart, a book that blends cutting-edge brain science with practical manifestation principles.  Together, they break down how your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and habits physically shape your neural pathways, in...

What if the true power to shape your destiny has been within you all along—just waiting to be unlocked? In this inspiring episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , Dave and Poppy explore The Secret of the Ages by Robert Collier, a timeless classic that reveals how your thoughts, imagination, and faith can be harnessed to manifest abundance and success.  They uncover Collier’s simple yet profound...

What if the greatest threat to humanity isn’t war or disease, but our own creation? In this thought-provoking episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , Dave and Poppy explore Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom, a groundbreaking examination of artificial intelligence and the possible futures it could create.  From machine learning surpassing human cognition to the moral dilemmas of AI alignment, th...

What if the seed of greatness was already planted within you,  just waiting to grow? In this empowering episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , hosts Dave and Poppy dive into The Seeds of Greatness by Denis Waitley, a timeless classic that reveals how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary success by unlocking the potential already within them. Dave and Poppy explore the ten life-changing pr...

What if understanding people was as simple as knowing their colour? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , hosts Dave and Poppy explore Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson, the fascinating breakdown of human behaviour through four distinct personality types: Red (dominant), Yellow (inspiring), Green (stable), and Blue (analytical). Dave and Poppy uncover how recognising these traits...

What if the hero you’ve been waiting for has been you all along? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , hosts Dave and Poppy dive into Hero by Rhonda Byrne, the fourth book in The Secret series.  This inspiring guide shares the journeys of twelve of the world’s most successful people, revealing how they overcame challenges, discovered their true calling, and followed their dreams to gr...

What if your imagination is the most powerful tool you have to create the life you want? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , hosts Dave and Poppy explore Shakti Gawain’s timeless classic Creative Visualization . This groundbreaking book shows how harnessing the power of mental imagery and affirmations can turn dreams into reality. Dave and Poppy break down the core techniques of vis...

What if the biggest obstacle you face isn’t out there, but within you? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , hosts Dave and Poppy dive into Brianna Wiest’s transformative book The Mountain Is You .  This empowering read reveals how self-sabotage often stands between us and the life we truly want, and how turning inward can help us break cycles, heal patterns, and build resilience. Tog...

What if the way you give, or take, determined your success in life and work? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , Dave and Poppy dive into Adam Grant’s groundbreaking book Give and Take .  Grant reveals a surprising truth: while some people climb the ladder by taking, and others struggle by giving too much, true long-term success comes to those who give strategically. Dave and Poppy...

What if the lies you’ve been telling yourself are the very things holding you back from happiness and fulfilment?  In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast , Dave and Poppy dive into Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, a bold, no-nonsense guide that challenges the falsehoods women (and men too!) often internalise about worth, success, and happiness. Together, we unpack Hollis’ raw and e...