Nurture The Mind

Hello friends, it is officially 2023. This podcast/video actually took some forethought on my part this time. I wanted to encourage people by telling my story of how I got through my toughest experience with anxiety and depression. I think a lot of what plagues our society today is the victimhood mentality. People complain endlessly because it garners attention and sympathy from other people on th...

Hey guys, just a quick little message here. I wanted to put out a video/podcast talking about the New Year's Resolutions that are bound to pop up in the next week or so. We all know those people who say every time New Years rolls around that they are going to make significant, positive changes in their lives and this is going to be the year to do it. Don't fool yourself and please don&ap...

This week I had to address the breaking up of the best boyband since One Direction, none other than Brockhampton. It's a sad occasion, it really is. "The Family" and "TM" just dropped on November 17th and its begun to really set in that these two projects may very well be their last two albums as a group. Although, "The Family" is mainly highlighted by Kevin Abst...

In advance, I apologize for the constant shaking of the camera in the video version of this podcast. I tend to speak with my hands quite often and to get my point across, I kept hitting the table. In this podcast I go on a rant/discussion about finishing the Live Hard program over the last year, I talk about the loneliness epidemic we're facing across the globe right now, and I even mention a...

This week's episode was a different twist. I was sitting out in nature during my walk and having a conversation with myself out loud about where I'm at in life at this current moment. After I began to talk, I felt deeply moved by the insight, reflection, and analysis I was having. I thought it would be a good idea to tap the record button on my phone. I will look back at this moment in t...

Hey there guys! I'm finally back with a podcast where I have an actual guest! My guest is my client, Heather Sage! We met back in April when I became a personal trainer at Norwalk Anytime Fitness. She just recently completed 75 Hard and joined the podcast to discuss her results, insights, and personal development. This is the longest podcast I've ever done, but I enjoyed it so much. Heat...

It's been awhile since I made an actual video/podcast!  That changes this week! For the entire month of August I wanted to place a challenge on myself and see if I could pull through. The challenge was to do 1,000 push ups and stretch everyday for 10 to 15 minutes. In this video I go over 5 key benefits I experienced as a result of doing the challenge. The results surprised me and are likely...

In this week's chat I speak on the idea of Input = Output. Essentially what you put into the universe is what you will ultimately receive. I've experienced this reality many times over in the last year and a half. In this video I go over at least three different examples where my effort eventually payed off. I think this is such an underrated topic that more people should talking about a...

Welcome back to another episode of Nurture the Mind. This week I talk about leadership and how we all are in a position to lead other people, we just don't know it. Since I started working my new job a few months ago and even last year when I was still at my old job, I started to see that I had an impact on people. I was able to influence people in a way that I had never realized before. It i...

In this episode/podcast I talk about a podcast I listened to last week off of the Real AF podcast by Andy Frisella. In that episode Andy had a message for men specifically. The message essentially was....BE BETTER. Stand up for what is right. Choose the path of most resistance. Let your voice be heard. Tell the truth. Be courageous. Don't let this country go down in flames to the tyrants who...

We've all had those moments where we hold back from letting ourselves fully feel an emotion, or a feeling, or we let our thoughts dictate how our reality is shaped. I think this is the most frustrating part about mental health, which is no matter how far each one of us has come in our journey, there always seems to be setbacks, challenges, and difficulties that send our mind back to what feel...

Hey there, chickens.  It's ya boi, Cole Poots back at it again with another video/podcast. This one is kinda like a vlog style format like I did when I was out in Utah. You'll hear the story, but yesterday I totally forgot about a concert I was supposed to go. And the incredible thing is it was going to start in 7 hours and I needed to decide if I was going to drive down to Lawrence, Kan...

In this week's video/podcast I go over the very recent purchase of Twitter by the accomplished entrepreneur, Elon Musk. I pulled three articles from the internet to help paint the full picture for what this acquisition might mean for society at large.  My opinions/viewpoints are on full display as I illustrate the corruption/hypocrisy that's been taking place on these social media platfo...

What's up, my homies? This week I'm talking all things being alone versus the associated feeling of being lonely. Believe it or not, there is a distinction between these two and you probably didn't even know how you are the one who is causing that emotional reaction. Don't worry though, this is something I've been dealing with over the last 3 weeks or so. You are not alone...

Hey there, folks! In this week's episode/podcast I talk about some of the recent changes/transitions I've been going through here recently. Mainly the new job I got a few weeks ago. I talk about the necessity of getting out of your comfort zone and doing things that scare you. If we lived our entire lives without challenging ourselves, nothing would change inside of our core. I've d...

Hey there, folks! In this week's episode/podcast I talk about why journaling is so important for our mental and physical health as humans. I share some of my experiences with it and highlight the benefits I've received from doing it on a consistent basis. In my opinion, I believe it is one of the best habits you could ever form. For me, the benefits are pretty clear: reduction in stress,...

In this week's video I discuss some of the ideas that have been ruminating in my head over the last week or so. One being this idea of keeping yourself balanced in chaos and order. One foot being firmly planted in structure, routine, and predictability. The other foot being dropped into a place of uncertainty, exploration, and the willingness to transcend one's self. These ideas were dis...

This week's video/podcast is my 100th video on YouTube and it also just so happens to be my 25th birthday. In order to celebrate this momentous occasion, I thought I'd make a video detailing 25 lessons/things I've learned in my 25 years roaming this planet earth. I had a lot of fun making the video and I hope it provides some insight for some of you people out there. I look forward...

In this week's podcast I decided to take a break from 'Music Monday.' Although I love reacting to music, this week called for something a little different. Lately I've been going through some changes in my life and it's left me to feel unsettled. I've always struggled with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and ADHD. And sometimes it can feel debilitating, scary, confusing,...

In this week's episode I dive into the one single tactic that I've used over the last two years that's helped me set some really solid intentions while moving into each new year. With the new year finally upon us, I know a lot of people out there talk about New Year's resolutions and how all of a sudden they are going to motivate themselves to destroy all of the negative habits...

In this episode, I decided to rock it solo! I wanted to talk about where I'm at in my 75 hard challenge journey. This recording was from yesterday, which was day 52 out of 75. In this podcast, I talk about what I've noticed so far during the challenge, what's changed in me since partaking in this program, and how I anticipate what the future is going to hold. I also mentioned some s...

On this week's podcast of Nurture the Mind, we welcome Harry Dudley, a fifth-year senior at Simpson College here in Indianola, Iowa. Harry has been competing in cross country ever since he was in high school and has found a love for the sport. In this discussion, we really focused on how his mindset has changed to approaching life since he started running consistently. We also talked about th...

BEFORE YOU GUYS FREAK OUT THE PODCAST AUDIO VERSION CUT OUT WHILE RECORDING. THE FULL VERSION IS STRICTLY ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. I WOULD ADVISE YOU ALL TO START THERE IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE WHOLE EPISODE. This is a special episode of Nurture the Mind and one I'm very proud to share with you guys! Kirk Gibson is the owner of Max Belief, which is a business that helps people overcome obstacles...

Liv Allen is a returning guest and this is her second time appearing on the show. In this discussion, we cover mental health and how to navigate it in a world that seems to be constantly imploding with topics that get covered in the media. We spoke about one of our favorite topics, music. We debated the differences between Donda by Kanye West and CLB by Drake. Liv shared her experience of the firs...

So many gems in this podcast! I tell you what; it is amazing to catch up with friends that you love and care about and to see how much growth has taken place in both of your lives. This is Natalie Wilkinson's third time on Nurture the Mind Podcast and we talked about all the things that have been going on in our lives as of late. Natalie moved out to Washington D.C. back in May and I recently...