Mind Triumph: The Talker in You

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn’t the voice in your head… but the fact that you’re negotiating with it? In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks sits down with author, Army combat veteran, Ironman triathlete, inventor, and speaker Scott Lackey for a powerful conversation about the inner voice, discipline, fear, surrender, and what it truly takes to create lasting change. Scott shares...

Why do we make ourselves miserable without even realizing it? In this episode of Mind Triumph, I sit down with psychologist, author, and CBT expert Dr. Randy Paterson to explore the hidden mental habits that quietly fuel anxiety, self-doubt, stress, and unhappiness. Drawing from over 40 years of clinical experience, Randy explains how our minds develop automatic patterns that often try to protect...

In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks speaks with MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, about anxiety, mental wellness, and one of the biggest misconceptions many people have: Thinking more is not the solution to overthinking. Drawing on over 40 years of clinical and teaching experience, MJ shares practical tools and insights that help people move beyond worry and build genuine emotional resilience. Together,...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks speaks with longevity strategist and author Sandy Martin about one of the most overlooked factors in health and longevity: The voice in your head. After a mold-related brain injury forced her to rebuild her health from the ground up, Sandy discovered that lasting wellness isn’t just about adding more supplements, devices, or protocols. It’s about removing wh...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks speaks with Spencer Delisle from Art of Living Canada about the restless modern mind, the “Talker,” and how breathwork can help bring us back into presence. Spencer shares his journey from external success and inner exhaustion into a life centered around meditation, breathwork, awareness, and emotional well-being. Together, they explore: • why the mind becom...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks speaks with Charlie Baldwin from the Art of Living Foundation about breathwork, presence, and the constant noise of the modern mind. Charlie shares how breathwork can help regulate the nervous system, reduce mental chatter, and bring us back into a calmer, more grounded state. Together, they explore why silence feels uncomfortable, how overstimulation affect...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks speaks with Kiana and Andrew Joyner of Soul Journey Therapy & Coaching Services about relationships, communication, and the inner voice that shapes both. They explore how many conflicts aren’t truly about the other person — but about the thoughts, stories, and interpretations we bring into the relationship. This conversation offers a grounded and honest...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks speaks with Shalin Desai from the Art of Living Foundation about breath, presence, and the inner critic. Shalin explains how SKY Breathing helps reduce the intensity of the inner voice — not by fighting it, but by calming the system beneath it. Together, they explore why the mind cannot be managed at the level of the mind, and how breath becomes a direct pat...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Sarah Thomas from Behold Retreats for a different kind of conversation — one about psychedelics, inner healing, and the voice in your head. Sarah explains how psychedelics, when held in the right setting, can help people become aware of the inner dialogue instead of being controlled by it. Throughout the conversation, she frames the Talker as someth...

In this powerful episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Dr. Mark Sherman for a deeply meaningful conversation on healing, mindfulness, and the Inner Critic. Dr. Sherman shares how the Talker often shows up as a scared inner part — one that can feel like identity, but is not the whole self. Together, they explore healing as a movement toward wholeness, meaning, and remembering what is most import...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes John Woychuk for a thoughtful and deeply grounding conversation about overthinking, anxiety, and the Inner Talker. John shares practical tools for observing thought patterns, grounding through the body, and creating space between yourself and the stories your mind keeps repeating. Together, they explore how awareness can gradually loosen the grip of...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Steve Braun for a powerful conversation about adversity, resilience, and transformation. Difficult moments can feel overwhelming — but they can also shape who we become. Steve shares how his own experiences led him to a deeper understanding of growth, meaning, and inner strength. Together, they explore how hardship can become a turning point, and ho...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Xavier Williams for a reflective conversation about self-improvement, identity, and the constant feeling of needing to fix yourself. Many people live with an underlying belief that something is wrong with them — and spend years trying to correct it. But what if that belief itself is the source of the struggle? This episode explores how the Inner Tal...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Sophia Kopelow for a thoughtful conversation about the stories our minds create — and why those stories often feel true even when they’re not Our thoughts can sound authoritative, persuasive, and convincing. But many of them are shaped by fear, past experiences, and learned survival patterns. Sophia explains how the Inner Talker influences our perce...

EP28 – Breaking Free from the Story in Your Head with Holly Emes In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Holly Emes for a reflective conversation about the mental stories that shape how we see ourselves and the world. Many of us unknowingly live inside narratives created by the Inner Talker — stories about who we are, what we deserve, and what we’re capable of. Over time, those stories ca...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Sabrina Evertt for a grounded conversation about chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system regulation. If you’ve ever felt like something is fundamentally wrong with you because you can’t relax, can’t focus, or feel constantly overwhelmed — this episode reframes that story. Stress reshapes the nervous system. Survival mode becomes familiar. And the...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Viktoria, psychotherapist and Founder of Global Therapy, for a grounded conversation about differentiation, anxiety, and emotional maturity in relationships. What does it mean to stay connected without losing yourself? Why do we often sacrifice our needs for love? This episode explores attachment, self-worth, and how the Inner Talker shows up in rom...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Lucia Arreaga, Registered Clinical Counsellor, for a grounded and practical conversation about anxiety, trauma, and nervous system regulation. Rather than treating anxiety as a personal flaw, Lucia reframes it as a protective response — one that makes sense once we understand survival mode. Together, they explore how anxiety shows up in the body, ho...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Dr. Christopher Brown , clinical counsellor and PsyD candidate, for a deep and reflective conversation about the inner voice and the sense of self beneath it. Rather than trying to control or eliminate thoughts, this discussion explores awareness, identity, and the inner systems that shape our experience. Christopher offers a grounded and philosophi...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Lola Rozan , therapist and holistic guide, for a compassionate conversation on anxiety, the Inner Talker, and what real healing can look like. Lola shares insights from her personal journey and therapeutic practice, reframing anxiety not as something to eliminate, but as something to understand. Together, they explore how self-compassion, embodiment...

In this episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks speaks with Brad about creativity, self-doubt, and how community can gently quiet the Inner Talker. Brad reflects on how fear and isolation once amplified his inner critic — and how connection, belonging, and shared purpose helped create space for confidence and authenticity to emerge. This conversation explores how healing doesn’t always come from doing mor...

In this Season 2 opening episode of Mind Triumph , Aleks welcomes Yasaman Madanikia (she/her), RCC, PsyD Candidate , Clinical Director and founder of Expressions Counselling. This conversation explores how culture, immigration, trauma, and perfectionism shape the Inner Talker — and how healing begins when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment. Yasaman shares insights from her person...

What happens when someone at the top finally slows down and listens inward? In this milestone episode, CEO Mike Cook opens up about the invisible pressure of leadership, anxiety behind success, and the Inner Talker that quietly drives high performers harder and harder. This is not a story about quitting ambition — it’s about changing your relationship with it . In this conversation, we explore: •...

What happens when someone spends three decades sitting with the human mind — not trying to fix it, but truly understanding it? In this profound episode, Dr. Gordon Reid brings over 30 years of clinical psychology experience into a deeply human conversation about anxiety, awareness, and the Inner Talker — the voice in our heads that so often shapes our suffering. Together, we explore: • How the Inn...

What if the voice in your head isn’t something to fight… but something to understand? In this thoughtful and grounding episode, Counsellor Nicole McEwen invites us to soften our relationship with the Inner Talker. Instead of resisting thoughts or trying to silence them, Nicole explores the power of curiosity — learning to meet the mind with a gentle “maybe, maybe not.” Together, we explore: • Why...