The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show

“It’s not important to be who everyone else wants you to be, but you have to stand up for your truth.” Episode summary: 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...

Episode summary: 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 family shaped her perspective on race and class and how she has evolved in her understanding of privilege and marginalized identities. She challenges the notion of a meritocracy and highlights t...

“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.” Episode summary: 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...

“I was functionally depressed; I could operate at a high level, but when I was alone, I was dying inside.” Episode summary: 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...

How To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome Challenges “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.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of patience and overcoming obstacles. He emphasizes the power of storytelling and practical examples in understanding how...

“The more disciplined I am, the more freedom I have.” Episode summary: 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...

“It’s the pit that becomes that transformative place that is the hardest.” Episode summary: 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...

“You deserve to have emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy. You deserve to have joy. You deserve to be happy.” Episode summary: 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 ment...

“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...

“Follow what lights you up, no matter how crazy, how wild-haired any of it may seem.” In this episode, Nick explores the concept of purpose and its significance in our lives. He discusses the dictionary definition of purpose, the meaning of purpose in our lives, and the fact that we each have our own unique purpose on this planet. Listen in as he unpacks the importance of contribution and how it i...

“What can you teach the world? What do you like? What’s in alignment? That is your unique superpower.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Esther Zeledon to discuss the importance of purpose, mission, and vision in creating meaningful change in the world. There’s a major emphasis on listening to oneself and breaking free from societal expectations and limiting beliefs. Dr. Zeledon shares her own...

“We focus on queer community, non-monogamy, sexual health, and sexual positivity.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Ann Russo, a psychotherapist and entrepreneur, about her work with diverse communities and her experience with religious shame and sexuality. They discuss the intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ issues, the harm caused by religious shame, and the importance of understanding differen...

“If you want to be successful in life, be your own CEO.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Marques Ogden, a former NFL player turned speaker and coach, and shares his journey from the NFL to bankruptcy and divorce and how he rebuilt his life. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on your strengths and building from there rather than dwelling on your weaknesses. Marques also highlights the signi...

“Meditation is a state of being, not an activity. The goal is to be able to carry this meditative state into your daily life.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Tarak Uday to dive into self-discovery, lucid dreaming, and alternative healing. Tarak shares his journey, including a life-threatening heart condition that led him to explore metaphysics and practices beyond traditional medicine. He empha...

“Your body is wise. It will tell you everything you need to know. The timing for growth and change is different for everyone, and that’s okay.” In this episode, Nick and Gazit Chaya “Z” Nkosi dive into understanding and managing the nervous system to improve overall well-being. They explore how historical trauma and societal conditioning have impacted our nervous systems, leading to various dysreg...

“I’m very interested in understanding how people get through being on this planet. I find it to be one of the most confusing and beautiful and heartbreaking and incredible phenomena that we’re all here doing this.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Gazit Chaya “Z” Nkosi, who shares their journey from being raised in a fundamentalist evangelical Christian environment to becoming a coach focusing on...

“There’s a big difference between mental health and mental wellness.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Michele Capots, a transformational coach focusing on mental wellness and resilience. Michele shares her personal journey of overcoming fear and self-doubt, driven by her experiences with mental illness and trauma. She discusses the importance of mental wellness, distinguishing it from mental hea...

“I think a lot of us don’t realize that we’re pretty much anxious often.” In this episode, Nick dives into the topic of anxiety and shares a three-step process that has helped him manage his own anxiety. Most people experience anxiety, and some experience it very frequently each day but may not always recognize it. Nick reflects on his own lifelong experience with anxiety and emphasizes the import...

“Break the curse of it, take it, and use it for purpose… but you’ve got to do the work.”  In this episode, Nick speaks with Darlene Santore "Coach Dar", an occupational therapist and mental skills coach for professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, etc.. shares insights on resilience, mindset, and overcoming challenges both in sports and in life. Despite being a short white female in t...