The Minds Gym Podcast

Courtney Cudmore was a full blown alcoholic.  She relapsed several times. Her drinking in college and her social drinking with coworkers caused her to be severely addicted to alcohol. She woke up one day and had to drink to calm her nerves, that was the start of a long bumpy road with alcohol. The turnaround and where she is today is absolutely amazing. She has put in the work and discovered what...

Danny Vranes Part 2. Did he survive the Greece mafia experience? Did his best friend survive after being kidnapped? He discusses his professional career in Italy, loneliness, his most stressful event of his life, his divorce, his thoughts on religion, is he driven by money?  What did he learn about humans through all his life experiences?  You got to hear this one, it’s a treat!  #themindsgympodca...

Danny Vranes discusses his University of Utah college and NBA career with the Philadelphia seventy sizers, family life in the NBA, regrets, tough choices, he talks about Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, he starts into the experience in Greece with the Mafia, how he was paid, and often not paid.  Danny threatens to not play in the big game in his pro career in Greece if he was not paid in full....

Lisa Wilson Part 2 the Current BYU quarterback mom. She talks kids, thoughts about Kyle Whittingham, Utah Utes football, did they make the right decision for Zach attending BYU instead of Boise State? Will Zach go pro? Does she believe Kilani Sitake is a good coach and a good human? What BYU needs to do to increase game and fan awareness and make BYU football amazing.  Is she driven and does she r...

Lisa Wilson the Current BYU Cougar mom of quarterback Zach Wilson.  She talks kids, life, family, her upbringing, BYU football, raising her kids, thoughts about Kyle Whittingham, Utah Utes football, did they make the right decision for Zach attending BYU instead of Boise State? Is she happy about now wearing blue? Does she think Zach could go pro? Does she believe Kalani Sitake is a good coach and...

In part 2 Mark Rollins discusses how being excommunicated from the Mormon church has really changed him as a human being. How has this affected the family? Did this divide his family?  Has this experience pushed him away from God or made him closer? How does his family view him now? Was it humility or sin that caused him to question the religion? Has it made him a better person? You will enjoy som...

Excommunicated Mormon, Mark Rollins in Part 1 discusses why and how he was ousted and also the process of being excommunicated from the Mormon religion.  He shares his new perspective on how his life is now serving him. He explains how it has divided his family. He goes into great detail on how the LDS church puts their nonconforming members on trial.  Is this right or wrong? Well, that’s up to yo...

Myself, Your Turbo Lover, lets slow down and notice our thoughts! I share a meal preparation and what I experienced while eating slowly. I talk about the importance of exercising your mind with The Work of Byron Katie! A way to slow the mind and reverse anxiety!  What’s a tree? Listen and find out!  #themindsgympodcast #thework #byronkatie

Mark Smith recaps his 34 hour 530 mile solo Saints to Sinners bike race from SLC, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada that he completed in August of 2019. He discusses his sleep deprivation, the pain, major cramps, the hallucinations, the mental and physical trials, his major mechanical bike issues, the extreme heat and weather, and will he ever attempt this incredibly exhausting race again? Why his foot is...

4 year old Barron Bickmore, my nephew. He was my toughest interview yet. He’s charming, funny, loving, and wanted to get to the Ninja Gym.  If you want a great laugh this ones for you. You’ll hear about his imaginary friend, Snake. He decided to also ask me a few questions. Yes we went to the Ninja Gym after,  but he had flip flops on so he couldn’t go on the obstacles.  We will go back soon! #the...

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 15, is with Dr Lin Morel Part 2, she shares so much more, hear about her near death experience, why we are here, her 5 year old daughters intuition, the devil, why we should slow down, and she gives insight on how she stops the crazy mind when it’s in a negative state. Don’t miss this, it’s an amazing listen. 

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 14 is with Jojo, she shares her journey of how she found a better way to navigate through life. She shares about her experience at our free biweekly group class we offer in Sandy, Utah. She’s empowering humans through her social media feeds! Check her out! She’s a dialed in young lady! She has a way with language! #themindsgympodcast

Todd Sylvester has been assisting individuals getting over drug addiction for over 20 years.  He shares his story with his own drug addiction and how he found a way out of the mess.  His story is crazy, incredible and uplifting.  He’s changing lives and giving back.  He focuses on changing your belief systems, which helps to change your life. This dude is on fire.  He has an amazing podcast called...

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 12 is the insane cyclist Mark Smith. He is back to share his mind the week before the nearly impossible attempt to cycle 531 solo miles in over 100 degree weather in under 36 hours in the Saints to Sinners bike race! From Salt Lake City, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada! This race is typically a relay race with 6-10 riders per team, but not this guy he’s attempting it solo!...

Dr. Lin is a masterful healer, an author, 5th-degree black belt, and intuitive with decades as a successful entrepreneur. Dr. Lin opens up with us and shares her life’s major struggles, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and how she navigates through life to stay happy and calm. She shares some ideas and gifts with us to help understand our crazy little minds.  #themindsgympodcast

Brandon Bickmore, the owner of The Minds Gym Podcast, interviews himself! He shares some of his life’s journey with anxiety and depression. Also why he started this podcast and he explains some of his life experiences that have made him who he is today. His moving to Southern California in high school, and also Northern California after high school, his first real entrepreneurial business experien...

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 9 is thrilled to bring you the amazing story of 64 year young Utah resident Greg Paul and his incredible tale by tale experience of attempting to conquer Everest! His exciting and emotional play by play detail of his harrowing experience is one you do not want to miss. He describes Mount Everest and his personal journey like none I have ever heard before. It’s emotion...

Mark Smith, 3 time Lotoja winner and currrently training for a 531 mile solo bike race from SLC, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada it’s called The Saints to Sinners, it’s a team race and he’s doing it solo and the temps may reach 110-120 degrees! He discusses his health issues, several failures, his rough childhood family divorce, not speaking to his mom or younger sister in 35 years! Will he ever see his...

The popular Michael Banks the owner of Body By Banks fitness program discusses his amazing parents, how he got in the fitness business. He also shares his family with us, death of his sisters and parents,  moving from Chicago to Ephraim, Utah and why he moved to Utah and stayed. He discusses his thoughts about God. He shares a hilarious story about his first experience in a Mormon Temple! Was he a...

The Piano Guys, Alan van der Beek, in Ep6 part 2 he discusses addictions and are they necessary for personal growth, Is there another way? Al believes Satan prays on the natural man. What is the natural man? We disagree on the definition of the natural man. Is there consequences? His uncle is an atheist and living his best life. Do you need to read the Bible to be a good human? Al asks, what turne...

The Piano Guys, Al van der Beek resides in Sandy, Utah. He discusses religion, touring with the band, depression, what he wants to be remembered for, what a good dad looks like, shares some fears, who should be your priority, how his wife raises the children, and doe she sacrifice herself too much for the kids? We discuss selfish versus self care and his family upbringing. He shares about his pare...

Ramrod Ruthy! My grandma Ruth McMillan is 96 years old and still going strong.  She spends her summers in Bear Lake, Idaho and her winters in Lehi Utah.  She has been through a ton on this planet. She has some amazing stories and describes growing up in the early 1900’s.  Wagons and horses for transportation, hot bricks for heat, and how they stored food for the winter in the homemade dirt cellars...

Hear about my brother Tony Bickmore's crazy life. He’s sure had an adventurous life. He’s been through the wringer. He married at the age of 19, had 4 children and he was married for 25 years. He was an angry alcoholic for about 20 years. He worked his tail off for several years to only find himself bankrupt at the age of 47.  He retired from the fire department, got divorced, got a girlfriend, mo...

In Part 2 Marriann discusses the role religion played in her life and also how her views have shifted, she talks about heaven and hell, she wonders if she has failed as a parent, she shares her biggest fears and what a counselor told her if she divorced, ouch.  She talks about her new definition of success!  It was a joy to sit with her and you will find again what a sweet gal she is.  She is so k...

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 3- Part 1 Marriann Hough   It’s A “Hough Life” Marriann Hough the mother of the Hollywood Dancing with the Stars siblings Julianne and Derek Hough. She discusses her life and all her amazing kids lives. She talks about sending her kids to Europe at the young ages of 10 and 13, her struggles with religion, her love of art, and her upbringing.  She walk us through some...