The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show

“My darkest moment became a privilege, giving me a near-death perspective without being on a deathbed.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeremy George about the transformative power of bucket lists. Jeremy shares his personal journey of overcoming suicidal ideation by pursuing 52 bucket list goals in 52 weeks, emphasizing the importance of confronting mortality, the role of community in achieving...

“There’s no end game or ceiling to self-mastery; it’s a journey” In this episode, Nick speaks with executive coach Ariffa Bevin about mindfulness, self-empowerment, and the discipline found in martial arts. They explore the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, the art of teaching, and how personal experiences shape our understanding of resilience and growth. Ariffa shares her journe...

“Without downs, the ups wouldn’t be as high.” In this episode, Nick speaks with John Hewitt, a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Loyalty Brands. John shares his unique journey from playing in the World Series of Poker to founding billion-dollar companies. He emphasizes the importance of purpose, giving back, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, as well as the significance of mentorshi...

“Maybe this is all happening because I was meant to carry the mission that they started.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Dan Flores, a fitness and life coach, who shares his personal journey from overcoming health challenges as a child to navigating cultural transitions as an immigrant. Dan discusses the sacrifices his parents made for a better life, his struggles in the construction industry,...

“You’re not cognitively holding onto that unsafety. It’s your body that’s holding the unsafety.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Cecile Tucker about the complexities of trauma, exploring its various forms and impacts on individuals. They discuss the importance of understanding trauma beyond major life events, the daily chaos that can contribute to trauma, and the significance of experiential cou...

“I want other people to feel liberated in their truth and walk in their power just like I have.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Rich Vysion, a recording artist who recently came out as an LGBT rapper. They discuss Rich’s journey of self-discovery, the challenges of coming out, and the importance of community and support. Rich shares how music has been a healing outlet for him, especially in rel...

“On paper, I looked good, but internally I was still all jacked up.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Pauline Jones (PJ) to explore the profound effects of trauma on personal development and healing. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the impact of generational trauma, and the necessity of understanding how trauma manifests in the body. PJ shares her journey through therapy and altern...

“You have a choice on how you react to what you think is affecting you.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Deborah LeBlanc, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and paranormal investigator. They explore the intersection of hypnotherapy, personal growth, and the paranormal, discussing how external energies and generational trauma can affect mental health. Deborah shares her journey into ghost huntin...

“If something were to happen to me today, would I be happy? Would I be fulfilled living the kind of life that I’m living right now?” In this episode, Nick speaks with Utkarsh Narang to explore the themes of self-mastery, personal development, and the importance of deeper conversations. Utkarsh shares his insights as an executive coach, emphasizing the need for awareness, acceptance, and action in...

“When something happens, and we feel overwhelmed, what do we do?” In this episode, Nick discusses overwhelm and how it relates to trauma. By understanding that overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system perceives it as a threat. Self-awareness in recognizing and managing overwhelm is highly important, and taking a step back, breathing, and reflecting on the...

“ It’s not important to be who everyone else wants you to be, but you have to stand up for your truth. ” In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nicole Bradford, who shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma and finding her purpose in helping others. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, faith, and taking control of one’s own life. Dr. Bradford emphasizes the need to find the posit...

“I grew up thinking that a lot of things were tied to education and poverty. I could get a great education, and if I wasn’t poor, none of the other problems, including racism, for example, would exist.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Corey Williams about her experiences growing up in Alabama and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She shares how her upbringing and fa...

“Take a step back and take inventory of what other situations in your life were even remotely similar that can help you put the pieces together and understand why you feel this way.” In this episode, Nick opens up about his personal journey of self-awareness and growth. He discusses his struggles with grumpiness and frustration, the importance of being present, and how underlying issues from the p...

“I was functionally depressed; I could operate at a high level, but when I was alone, I was dying inside.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Susan Nicholas, who shares her journey of spiritual awakening and the crisis that led to it. She discusses the deep sadness and existential crisis she experienced and how she learned to transform and navigate those emotions. They get into the importance o...

“If an obstacle pops up, you can either get really upset, pissed off about it, or you can look around it, get around it, and figure out what else is there.” In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of patience and overcoming obstacles. He emphasizes the power of storytelling and practical examples in understanding how to overcome challenges and shares a personal story about dealing with the...

“The more disciplined I am, the more freedom I have.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Ryan Skinner, an entrepreneur, financial advisor, and coach. Ryan shares his journey of recovery from addiction and how it has transformed his life. They discuss the importance of spirituality, routine, and discipline in his recovery and personal growth and the importance of finding a mentor or coach to guide y...

“It’s the pit that becomes that transformative place that is the hardest.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Shariann Tom, CEO and founder of the Cancer Journey Institute, about her experience with having cancer five times and the importance of mindset and self-mastery in navigating the journey. They discuss the challenges of facing cancer multiple times, the need for support and understanding fro...

“You deserve to have emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy. You deserve to have joy. You deserve to be happy.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a psychologist and burnout prevention expert. They discuss the importance of self-care and reflection in preventing burnout, emphasize the need to unlearn the go-go-go mentality, and prioritize mental health and wel...

“Self-mastery and creating the life you want is an inside job.” In this episode, Nick interviews James Madison, the co-founder of On Purpose Life, about finding purpose and living a life in alignment with one’s purpose. They discuss the misconception that purpose must be grand and how it can look different for everyone. James shares his own experience with procrastination and how he has learned to...

“Taking baby steps in a healing journey is important; rushing can cause you to miss vital steps” In this episode, Nick speaks with Chris Wasko, a spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and energy healer. They discuss Chris’s journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a spiritual healer, as well as his experiences with seeing spirits and delivering messages from the other side. Chris sha...

“Therapy was something that really helped me navigate that point in my life. And then, as I was starting to heal childhood patterns and beliefs, I started to realize that all men, in a way, struggle with this.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Furkhan Dandia, an engineer turned therapist, about his journey and the intersection of engineering and therapy. They discuss the importance of therapy as...

“Excuses are the tools of idiots. And I’m way too smart to be fucking around with excuses.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Luis Báez, who shares his journey from growing up in poverty to working at top companies like Google and Tesla, and how he experienced burnout in the corporate world. There’s a major emphasis on the importance of self-mastery, inclusion, and the power of asking for what you...

“Make room for the emotional, make room for the intuitive, make room for the vibrational.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Jason Del Gandio, A Temple University Professor, about the concept of vibes and the exchange of energy between people. Jason shares his expertise in studying the theory and practice of social justice, as well as his passion for understanding the vibe, and explains how he got...

“I’m called to be gay because I’m here to minister to the Q plus community because no one else wants to talk to” In this episode, Nick speaks with Karmen Michael Smith, who shares his journey of self-discovery and healing as a queer black man growing up in a religious and conservative environment. He talks about the challenges he faced in finding acceptance and belonging within his family and soci...

“To notice that you feel some kind of way and to ask in the moment, what is going on? Why am I pissed off right now?”* In this episode, Nick speaks with Jeremy Stegall, a writer, coach, and speaker, who shares his journey of self-discovery and personal growth through hockey. He discusses how hockey provided an outlet for his aggression and frustration, allowing him to channel his energy and develo...