My Freedom Grove Podcast

It seems like some people have their whole life together naturally. Were they born having everything they needed to have a great life? No. Many happy, successful people started off having it rough and had setbacks along the way. There's always a crossroad where you get to decide: do I want to be upset about life?  Or do I want to create a life I desire? Today's guest shares how growing up without...

It happened again.  Something really good popped up in your Facebook feed that you just had to have.  A new course, a new gadget, a preview to the next Netflix binge worthy show. You got derailed from your goal plan. Your goal is really important to you.  But this thing, this shiny object, it seemed worthy of your time. Don't get discouraged. Shiny Object Syndrome is more common than you think. Th...

The worst kind of unexpected thing can happen...death of a loved one.  You don't want it to be true.  But it is. It's painful.  It's overwhelming.  What do you do next? This is what I faced last week when my Aunt Mary passed away from Covid. Several of the members of the Men's Feelings Matter community also experienced loss of loved ones within the same few weeks. I'm sharing my experience, and th...

2020 The Year of Disruptions.  So much has come in sideways this year.  How much can you handle? The changes and tough stuff are too big to ignore.  What if Covid hits your family? Trying to stuff it all down is going to backfire.  It is time to take care of you. How do you protect your mental health when life comes in sideways?  Simplicity might be the best thing for you.  I got you.

Your goals are important and so are you.  Obstacles are always going to pop up.  That is just the nature of doing something new. When you focus energy on experiments, you'll resolve the obstacles and clear your path.  Achievement of your goal is easy and inevitable. You can just run with the experiment idea and try whatever.  But your progress may be haphazard.  You deserve to have maximum progres...

Do you feel called to change the world?  It's possible. Each act of courage creates a butterfly effect nobody can anticipate. When my guests had to hide their authentic selves, BY LAW, allies stepped up. Laws were changed to pave the way for safety, authenticity and inclusion. In 2011 Dan and Gary became the United States first legally married same sex military couple. They are the allies now, pay...

Your intentions are really good.  You honestly want to help the other person.  Yet, every time you try, it backfires. What gives?  Why is this always happening? An underlying dynamic is at play.  It is more common than you realize.  Mindsets are being influenced in unintended ways leading to unnecessary drama. Becoming aware of this dynamic, and it's healthier alternative, empowers you to have vib...

How many days out of the month do you feel judged? Maybe the better question to ask is how many days did you not feel judged? What would it feel like if judgement was erased from your life all together? Other people's words, actions and body language can send you into a spiral of judgement and unnecessary suffering. Learn how to harness the power of your brain to dissolve the feeling of judgement...

Can you imagine going through life being told you don't exist? Sexuality is confusing enough.  Imagine being a young kid being attracted to both boys and girls.  Yet, everywhere you turn, you get the message that it is not possible to like both. September 23rd of every year is Bisexual Visibility Day.  It is the day to reflect on the very real existence of the "B" in LGBTQ. Join my guest, to hear...

That's it!  I quit!  This is too hard.  I can't do it. How many times have you said that to yourself?  Was it about a job, a relationship, a big dream? I get it.  The path from point A to point B is not easy.  Add "Just do it" and "No excuses" on top and you have a recipe for crippling shame. There is a better way.  An easier way.  A way that puts your mental health first and keeps you moving forw...

It's so easy to allow comparison to send us into a shame spiral that prevents us from taking action going forward on our journey. Comparison is inevitable. We don't live on this planet all by ourselves. We're all just trying to figure out how to do this thing called life. We go out looking for ideas. Sometimes ideas will just come and present themselves to us, whether we wanted it or not.   What y...

What would it be like if you left your corporate job and went all in on starting  your own business? The creative freedom would feel great right?  You get to create your own schedule and your own rules.  No need to worry about workplace dynamics. Complete freedom. What's stopping you? Fear of the unknown, failing, the learning curve, money...all of this comes up. 1 full year after leaving corporat...

Are you facing a transition point in your day job? Job loss, loss of morale, or facing a physical or mental health challenge may feel like doom and gloom. You have the opportunity to live your purpose and create your legacy.  You get to light your own soul on fire. When my guest, Fred Brown, faced a life with cancer, he knew his old way of living wasn't going to work anymore. He decided to change...

Your mind is incredibly powerful.  You can create anything you want.  You also can  create a life that keeps you limited and frustrated. How many times have you uttered "That's not possible" or "That's how we've always done it"? Perhaps you really believe there is only one way of living or doing things. Just because a belief is in your mindset doesn't mean it is true.  And it doesn't mean it has t...

How much time have you spent on quick fixes or ignoring an emotional problem, hoping it will just go away?  The build up of emotional pain can damage your self confidence, relationships and business. Feeling better is closer than you think.  Fixed mindset thoughts and beliefs cause unnecessary suffering.  Once you know how to switch to Growth mindset thoughts, you will finally feel better. Learn t...

What makes one person more likely to grow and flourish than another? When you are feeling pain or discomfort, chances are some fixed mindset thoughts have been triggered. When you are feeling alive and energetic, you have growth mindset thoughts activated. When was the last time you explored your mindset?  Perhaps you are suffering needlessly. Did you know that your good intentions can influence a...

I thought I was doomed to live with depression and anxiety my whole life.  My coping mechanisms and medication were backfiring. Why did life have to be so hard?  30 years of suffering, I was done. Fed up. Ready to let go. I made one last small question to the universe.  Is there an easier way of living? The answer was yes. Clues were revealed to me. I learned and implemented. I evolved into a diff...

What becomes possible when we see people, just like us, doing the things we always wanted to do? It paves the way.  It lets us know there is a spot for us too. What are the hard parts, for you, to step into the spotlight?  To even be the first one, like you, to be visible? What support do you need to make it through the hard parts?   My guest shares the essential support that made it possible for...

You don't have to spend your life feeling alone.  Have you ever been in a room full of people and still felt alone?  It may be because you haven't found your right people.  Or it could be because you have built up walls for your own self protection. Today's guest shares how he made the decision to not be isolated anymore.  He went on to create opportunities for himself and others to have deep, mea...

My strong friend, you have one life to live. Do you want to spend it being disrespected?   Fear of losing a job, a relationship or a customer may lead to not enforcing consequences for boundary violations.  But, do you really want people around you that are not going to respect your boundaries? You are worthy and lovable.  Would you like a life full of people that see you that way too and treat yo...

Do you know the 3 major buckets of value that are most important for a business to succeed? You can become a valuable business, business owner or employee by knowing and supporting these 3 value buckets.   Not supporting each value bucket is a recipe for struggle, disengagement and ultimately loss.  Loss of employment, loss of customers, loss of good employees, loss of mental health and potentiall...

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to have magnetic attraction?  They can just walk into a room and people are drawn to them? Sure, some of it may have to do with appearance.  But, there is something more.  They have a particular energy and charisma. What if you could have that?  How would your life be different?  In this episode you'll learn some of the secrets to having magnetic attracti...

There comes a time in each person's life where they feel like they don't fit in.  Celebrating your differences and authenticity is a developed skill.   What if you felt like you didn't belong at home or at school?  Fellow Mindset Coach, Nel Peralta Jr., shares his story of living between two cultural & socioeconomic worlds while becoming aware of his sexuality.  Nel experienced the power of coachi...

Life gives us challenges.  It takes something special inside to create a meaningful destiny out of it.  My guest, Caribbean Chef Herbert Henry, had to say goodbye to his home and beloved career in St. Lucia to seek critical medical care in another country for his daughter who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that left her wheelchair bound.  This was not the life he expected. Depressio...

The people of the United States are in pain.  Protests and divisiveness are prevalent and increasing.  We may have thought we had peace at one time.  But, we were diverting our attention and not acknowledging the problems that existed. When a problem exists, and is not resolved, it gets bigger.  And creates more problems.  The collection of problems gets so big until it can not be ignored anymore....