The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show

“I learned about overcoming adversity, how to prevail over problems, and how to achieve goals, despite having failed at them numerous times before. “ In this episode, Nick speaks with Eric Todd Johnson, a seasoned attorney who has confronted the challenges that arise in billion-dollar business deals and in billion-dollar litigation, and prevailed.  He struggled until he learned how att...

“Live your life so that you will not have any regrets.” In this episode, Nick speaks with G. Scott Graham about the depth and richness of life that we can only experience by being present. He’s authored 16 books, with more on their way, and we explore what’s led him to write those as well as the experiences that have shaped him along his journey. Buckle up and breathe… this one’s a bit...

“What I’ve found in my life is that if I don’t have a defined “why”, I quit. Because eventually things get hard. You have to do the work.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Chad Osinga, a retired Army Sniper and combat applications instructor. He has faced immense challenges, from war to special needs children and two motorcycle accidents. Despite this, Chad has...

“There’s always more to do, more to see, and more to accomplish.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Troy Stephens about the wisdom he’s learned from his years in the military and technology space and how to connect with and manage people best. He also shares some funny stories and insights throughout. About Troy Stephens Tory has over 18 years of experience working with technolog...

“Get your thoughts, your emotions, and your actions in alignment.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Steve Miller, the founder of “The Manly Club” and “The Powerhouse Men Brotherhood”.  Steve shares what he believes makes a “Powerhouse Man,” what has led to creating the brotherhood, and what he’s learned leading a group of 13K+ men and now building something even greater. About Steve M...

“There’s no way around the pain. You just have to walk through it, which in itself can be traumatizing and very difficult, and can test you to the limits of your ability. But I think that is the only sure way to self-mastery.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Cliff Washington. Cliff is a podcast host and an art director/brand strategist who’s worked in or around advertising and...

“It was the process of getting reconnected to a portion of myself. It allowed me to, over time, get really deeply connected to my spirit and to my voice.” In this episode,  Nick speaks with Heather Viniar,  a life coach, yoga instructor, and the owner of Ignite Your Sunshine. She’s originally from New York, and her struggle with anorexia ultimately led her down a path toward healing wh...

“I strongly believe everybody’s creative. It’s how you look at problems that makes you creative.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Joe Tertel, who runs a marketing team in the healthcare industry, and he joins us today to discuss the topic of creativity. Did you know some people don’t think of themselves as creative? Yeah, well… that’s not really accurate, and we uncover w...

“Just keep moving. And be gracious with yourself.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Eric Hemati about his journey from Seminary to becoming an insurance agent and how he now helps 200 agents across the country manage their mindset and create wealth for themselves while helping other people. About Eric Hemati We asked Eric to tell us about himself… “I got my insurance license in 2003....

“If we can remove ourselves from comparison and know that we have permission to build out our pace in this universe, then we will be able to deliver our message more courageously. “ In this episode, Nick speaks with Liz M. Lopez about her findings from being a career coach during the pandemic and how she’s helped her clients maneuver career and life changes in the midst of everything g...

“You don’t know how you’re gonna learn until you really start deep diving in.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Pat Maguire, who is a creative at heart whose artistic passions led him toward sales, but it was his stature that ultimately set him up for success.  He’s been in sales, both selling for and to Fortune 500 companies, and now he’s starting to branch out and share...

“Being a leader was never my goal. But if there is a lack, if there’s a hole there, if there’s something missing, then I’m a reluctant leader.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Stacey Jenkins about how she grew through a one-two punch of being diagnosed with cancer, then, less than 24 hours later, losing her father, and much more… About Stacey Jenkins Stacey is a tec...

“There were so many times when we could have given up. But now there’s a true belief that it will get there.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Matt Cavanaugh about what it’s like to start a business in college… during a pandemic and how to manage your mindset along the way. About Matt Cavanaugh Matt specializes in the tech industry and aspires to change the world through various...

“I’m on top of the world, but I felt horrible. It was empty saying that. “ In this episode, Nick speaks with Dominic Acello, the owner of a marketing agency in Tampa, Florida, and an audio engineer for some of Tampa’s best in the hip-hop scene. Dom joins us today to get into mindset management throughout the rise and fall moments of life. About Dominic Acello As a small business...

“I don’t think I ever expected for life to not have pain.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Brian Goldsack,  a Financial Advisor and Podcast host who also runs a martial arts studio that was gifted to him by a friend who committed suicide during the pandemic… Yeah, imagine mourning the loss of a friend and taking over their business for them. Brian and Nick discuss how this affe...

“I went from somebody who was super insecure to an ego monster.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Ed Purmalis about his journey in and through sales and how the humbling moments can truly set us on a beautiful path if we allow them to. About Ed Purmalis Ed is a Podcast Advisor for Salescast.co and works with entrepreneurs and businesses all over the world to start and optimize their P...

“If I’m so aggravated that I’m getting noes, why am I doing this? Then, if you go back to your “why”, that should motivate you to move forward and move past the noes.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Heather Elicker about the systems she has in place to control her anxiety as best she can. As a mother, a wife, a business owner, and a faith-driven person, she’s...

“I hope that this podcast keeps you going. I hope that there are moments you listen to this that help you have a better day and help you get on the right path with your mindset.” As the host, Nick mostly speaks with guests about how they manage their mindset and listen intently as they share the stories that shape them. So, this is his opportunity to share with you a bit about my story...

“A lot of it is inner work. It can be a negative because then in my mind, I’m never perfect, I’m always looking for something wrong.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Adrian Smude about the systems he’s put in place to keep himself accountable and continue to grow. When you know the ways you work best, you can seek others who help you do more of that and keep you accountab...

“If your intention is to honestly help people, you don’t have to say yes to everybody who wants to work with you. “ In this episode, Nick speaks with Tyler Newton about the mindset of an entrepreneur who’s moving along their own path and how sometimes it takes being extremely uncomfortable to find some comfort in life. Tyler’s gone through a lot, from losing his Dad as a kid to r...

“Just being aware of what’s happening is a meditation until I learned that meditation was so frustrating. “ In this episode, Nick speaks with Eric Bell to discuss how he’s worked through addiction, ADHD, and running from problems to now having an understanding of himself and how to best operate. About Eric Bell We asked Eric about himself. Here’s what he said…. “I have loved cars...

“One question I always ask is if this was your niece, your cousin, your best friend, and they called you up, and they said he beat me three times. He controls the money and he cheated twice. What would you say to them?” In this episode, Nick speaks with Richard Mollica. Some people say, “My childhood sucked,” or “My parents were awful”… Then there’s Rich, his childhood sucked, and his...

“I’ve had lots of ups and downs along that way that I thought would have broken me. I just kept telling myself, acknowledge it, sit in it.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Jose Rosado. Jose is a behavioral health clinician and adjunct professor in Maryland who has battled ADHD, Depression, and a false diagnosis of bipolar, all of which led him to become a loving husband, father...

“I have a problem, I totally ignored it, but it was the isolation, the drinking, it was just major depression. I, I loathed myself.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Mike “Dags” D’Agostino about how his subconscious was calling out for help. Think about that for a moment. The subconscious knew what to do and was taking steps to help outside of what could seem like its norm...

“I really have come to believe that faith and fear are opposites.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Tim Kassouf, who knows firsthand what addiction can cause, and he also knows firsthand what faith, support, and a healthy lifestyle can change a life. About Tim Kassouf Tim is a Certified Personal Trainer in South Florida. Working with private clients and teaching group fitness classes...