The Minds Gym Podcast

After leaving FLDS polygamy part 2.  Andrew Ream then lost him self to drinking and drugs. He lost weight and got a rough taste of the party scene.  He was working and trying to make a life for himself outside of the culture. He eventually moves back to Colorado City, AZ, and meets his wife, then immediately asking her dad for permission to marry her and getting married a few weeks later.  He shar...

Andrew Ream - Part 1.  He was raised as a polygamist in the FLDS religion in Colorado City and left the culture on his Mom’s birthday, December 10th, 2010, at the age of 21.  He left his entire world and belongings behind. He has lived a roller coaster of a life. His story is gripping.   His parents have not been in his life since the day he left. He married an incredible young lady that was also...

Jenn Drummond, a petite young lady with a huge drive and a world record holder of the 7 second highest summits!  She elevates others to master their own summit in life.  She is a single Mom of 7 and was in a terrible car accident in 2018 that left her bewildered and confused. Police and paramedics couldn’t imagine how she survived, but she did. That’s when she realized you don’t get to choose when...

Shawn Feurer survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to currently consulting others on how to be successful.  He lost everything, got divorced and had to live in a friends basement just to get by. We talked about his brother that is homeless and oddly enough Shawn was notified that his brother had passed away a few hours after our podcast recording.  Shawn is now a Universal Mindset Disruptor with 2...

David K. Williams a complete model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, there was no feeling at all in is lower body.  Three surgeries and three and a half months in bed.  He shares  details of getting back to being able to walk with arm crutches and is still fighting daily. He lost his son to gastric cancer and has been through a tremendous amount of obstacles in his...

Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017 while driving home from a friend’s house. We discuss a bit of her history with drug abuse and the tough life she has had to endure.  She is courageous, vulnerable and fearless during our discussion. She is kind, angelic and has an innocent, childlike demeanor. She has been through hell and back...

My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, being present and an incredible question to consider, what do you absolutely need now? Why asking for what you want is crucial so you can get what you need here.  Skiing in Utah and being present! I share just a few tips to consider and assist you along your journey here! Just some quick thoughts for humanity!

I facilitate the kind and courageous Betsie Wolford through a Byron Katie worksheet on her mom.  Betsie works through the beat up and mental abuse she endured as a young lady.  She discovers she may have been more part of the abuse than her mom. A friendly reminder to help Betsie find her beautiful self.   A lovely insight into the ego mind and how it twists reality. Something that we all deal wit...

“Leaving Polygamy” Katie Owen is 22 years old and a sweet soul.  She recently left the “The Order”.  They are better known as the Kingston Polygamous Clan.  A polygamous sect located in Salt Lake City Utah and established in 1935.  She has a two year old daughter and has recently divorced and has her daughter part time outside of the Kingston Clan.  She discusses her trials and reasons for leaving...

How was Chace Bickmore dreamed into this world?  He talks about how after a 5 day Byron Katie retreat he was the happiest he has ever been in his entire life!  We discuss some life lessons and the human mind! #thework

The beautiful 3X World Figure Champion Veronica Malloy!  She survives cancer and a rough divorce, that gets her to the podium! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world!  Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen! Now live on The Minds Gym Podcast and YouTube! The Minds Gym Podcast most emotional interview yet! Veronica Malloy, 39 years old and is originally from Brazil.  S...

Chris Burkard - The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes the world renown photographer Chris Burkard. He is an amazingly talented photographer, incredible daredevil, has over 3 million Instagram followers, a writer, author and film maker. We discuss how he has learned how to master suffering on a bicycle, his insane 200-800 mile solo nonstop bike races he often does. This interview discusses his mind, his h...

The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes, Nelson Lee.  He is the founder of Building Brain Waves and has recovered from anxiety, OCD, and depression.  He understands and knows how tough navigating the current world of mental health can be. As a result, he created Building Brain Waves, which is dedicated to educating others about building habits, skills, and an environment that will help them successfully im...

Part 2 with Gregg Godfrey he gets very emotional, he shares some very personal life experiences that he’s never shared in public before.  He is the open, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah. He shares more incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world. He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepr...

The vulnerable, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah shares some incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world. He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur. Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney  He figured out a way to do what you love and have financial success doing...

I’d like to thank all the humans in my life that have assisted in molding me into the human being I have become today. So many people to thank and so many experiences to share. “The work” of Byron Katie has completely changed my perception of reality.  It is the way out of any conflict, crisis, or stressful event.  In my experience it is the solution to any problem that has ever ever existed.   I...

Taylor Church, the well spoken trilingual LDS bachelor, discusses his life, upbringing and his experience with writing books. He is a professional spikeball player (on the #6 ranked team in the world). He has a podcast, Of Stone & Clay.  Author of two books (I’m Trying Here and Return Not Desired). He has a third book, it is finished but not published yet. He has lived in 18 citiies and has travel...

Cheryl B. Engelhardt is the composer and author of “Luminary” - music and affirmations for mindfulness, focus, and growth. The New York film, commercial, and social justice choral composer turned to creating music specifically for self-awareness after her decade-long struggle with panic attacks. In attempts to find music that supported her anxiety management, writing “Luminary” in a small abandone...

Jordonel, a twice divorced mother of 4, dealt with racism and it was hard to deal with growing up, she spent a lot of years on a farm her mom purchased so she could have animals and find peace. She came from biracial parents.  Her mom also brought many children from unfortunate situations into their home without pay. She studied Psychology/Behavioral Science for 6 years at UVU. Before becoming cli...

Myself, Brandon Bickmore being interviewed by Todd Sylvester inspires, an amazing belief cast. Feeling devastated after a really difficult move when I was in high school which lead to feeling alone and a difficult beliefs about how to make new friends.  After high school I purchased a Subway Sandwich Franchise Store at age 19 which taught me everything I needed to know to run any business which st...

Part 2 with Pete Benda, he was in a coma for over 2 months at the age of 14 after falling off of a 30’ high hydraulic scissor lift at Juan Diego Catholic High School in 2012. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and a broken femur. His recovery process has been difficult and miraculous.  His dad says, “he worked his tail off” to get where he is today.  In part 2 he discusses, fear, love, re...

Pete Benda was in a coma for over 2 months at the age of 14 after falling off of a 30’ high hydraulic scissor lift in high school.  He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. His recovery process has been difficult and miraculous.  His dad says, “he worked his tail off” to get where he is today. The human being he has become since the fall is quite admirable. He’s an amazing young man and his st...

Rebecca de Azevedo Overson Part 2 Raw and unfiltered Rebecca, she shares more info on how she keeps balanced and what she does on a daily basis to stay focused. She discusses religion, God, and a whole bunch of tools and thoughts about her recovery. She recovered from severe postpartum, anxiety and depression, divorce, and is a now on an amazing path. Rebecca shares all the gifts and lessons she h...

Rebecca de Azevedo Overson She recovered from severe postpartum, anxiety and depression, divorce, and is a now on an amazing path.  Rebecca shares all the gifts and lessons she has learned from her journey from not being able to barely take care of her self and her kids to overcome severe depression and simply building an amazing online business. She assist others with building their business and...

Courtney Cudmore, part 2, What event completely turned her life around while in recovery? Is it best to treat the human or the addiction? How does she now find balance? What storm is she still fighting? We discuss the egos job. She talks about her amazing younger sister with Downs Syndrome and how she can now connect with her on another level. Her biggest fear? What’s next for her? Something big I...