The Mindset Game® Podcast

As we navigate stressful situations in our personal and professional lives, it's common to experience feelings of burnout. However, studies indicate that burnout is often not caused by external factors – such as your profession, your boss, or your workload – but rather by your mindset and the beliefs you may have surrounding your work.  Natalie McVeigh, our guest in Episode 211 of The Mindset Game...

From a young age, we begin developing thoughts and beliefs about ourselves and the world around us based on the interactions and experiences we have with our families and other influential figures in our lives. As we grow up, these beliefs – particularly those that are rooted in trauma – can have a significant impact on our relationships and the choices we make as adults.  After experiencing a ser...

When seeking to reach new levels of greatness in your personal life, your organization, or the world at large, one of the most important steps is to get clear on what you want to achieve and why, in addition to ensuring that you are truly ready to pursue your goals. This requires having an in-depth understanding of where you currently are, where you want to go, and being able to draw a straight li...

From the messages we receive from our families growing up to fad diets trending on social media, we are constantly bombarded with ideas about how we should or should not eat and what our bodies should look like. Unfortunately, for many of us, these messages may lead to disordered eating, harmful emotions surrounding food, or body image issues.  As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro has...

As complex beings, we all encompass many different inner parts, or aspects of ourselves. Often, these parts may conflict, or we may feel ashamed or angered by those parts that we consider "bad" and therefore, try to suppress them. However, each of our parts serves a particular function that is meant to help us in some way, and by understanding where they all might have come from, how they work tog...

Ensuring proper nutrition and staying physically active are the keys to maintaining health and vitality – particularly as we age. However, many of us may encounter setbacks and find ourselves struggling to follow through with the steps required to live a healthier lifestyle. Overcoming this resistance often begins with shifting our mindset.  Whitney Jones, our guest in Episode 206 of The Mindset G...

When seeking to create change in our own lives or within our teams and organizations, one of the biggest challenges is finding a way to ensure that the changes can be sustained over time and desired by all who are affected by them. For leaders in particular, developing an awareness of some of the psychological and neuroscience-related factors behind change – and what often triggers resistance to i...

For all of us, loss is a painful, yet inevitable, part of life – whether we're facing the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job or a dream that didn't come to fruition, or navigating a major change that represents the loss of a previous way of life. As difficult as it may be, the key to successfully persevering through these circumstances may be to face them head on, focusing on the factors we ca...

As companies of all sizes seek to drive valuation, they often encounter challenges that can lead to a disconnect between the steps they are taking to grow and succeed in the market and the results they are delivering for their customers, employees, shareholders, and communities. For business leaders, adopting a growth mindset and a "learn-it-all" culture (rather than a "know-it-all" culture) may b...

When facing chronic health issues or other conditions that may impair your quality of life and longevity, it can be beneficial to address a range of different factors that may be affecting your health. However, conventional Western medicine often disregards some of these factors, so keeping an open mind and being willing to explore various approaches – rather than blindly following medical advice...

Have you ever found yourself pursuing a career or other endeavor and asking, "Is this all there is?" Many of us live our lives by default – following paths because we have found success with them, or because we're trying to live up to the expectations that others may have for us. However, this approach often leads to feelings of burnout, dissatisfaction, or a lack of passion. A more fulfilling alt...

Beginning in early childhood, we acquire beliefs and programming from our families and communities that shape how we interact with the world, as well as various factors throughout our lives, including our physical health. However, it's estimated that we may not even be aware of up to 95% of this programming, which takes place in our subconscious minds and is often disempowering. To create happier,...

When faced with a personal or professional crisis, many people seek to make significant changes in their lives. However, various limiting beliefs and mindsets can create obstacles to implementing these changes, particularly if you are considering a less conventional lifestyle or any path that may diverge from perceived expectations. While each path carries its own potential pros and cons, overcomi...

In interpersonal relationships – particularly those that are romantic in nature – many people desire closer, more intimate connections. However, a variety of factors, from communication challenges to limiting beliefs about ourselves and how relationships work, may create obstacles. Overcoming these obstacles to build healthy, long-lasting, mutually fulfilling relationships often requires not only...

Have you ever felt that your health was less than optimal, yet standard tests such as bloodwork indicated that everything was normal? Often, identifying the root causes of health conditions – and ultimately healing from them – requires digging deeper and exploring the various elements that contribute to your well-being, from the physical to the spiritual and beyond.  As a licensed naturopathic med...

From reduced stress to greater focus, practicing meditation can offer a wide array of physical, mental, and emotional health benefits. However, many people – particularly business leaders and other high achievers – find meditation challenging, as they struggle to quiet their minds and eliminate distractions. Breath work offers a powerful way to access the many benefits of meditation, thereby openi...

Have you ever felt that despite your best efforts, you are falling short of achieving what you truly want in life? For most of us, the road to success and fulfillment contains many pitfalls and diversions, and creating your best life requires key ingredients such as clarity on your goals and values and consistency in your efforts. Nic Peterson, our guest in Episode 195 of The MINDset Game® podcast...

Regardless of our external circumstances, such as our upbringings, educations, or professions, we all have an internal capacity to achieve great things in our own lives and the world around us. To unleash this "inner genius," however, it's crucial to believe in its existence and develop the desire and motivation to reach the goals that we set for ourselves.  Nicknamed the "One Minute Mentor," Pete...

Whether you're changing roles within your organization, seeking a position with a different employer, or pursuing an entirely new career path, navigating a career transition can present a range of emotions, from uncertainty to fear to excitement. While the transition process involves several concrete steps – such as updating your resume or tapping into your professional network – it often requires...

From health problems to challenging interpersonal relationships, we all experience crises of varying degrees throughout our lives. While a common pitfall is to adopt a "victim" mentality, a more empowering approach is to search for the lessons amidst these crises and use them to ignite our growth and evolution.  From the time she was a young child, Lynn Balter has navigated an array of personal cr...

Creativity is often associated with artistic talent, which can cause many of us to identify ourselves as either creative or not creative. In reality, however, we all engage in creative acts numerous times each day – and by enhancing our innate capacities for creativity, we can build resilience and improve our overall well-being. As a researcher and instructor at Harvard University, Dr. Shelley Car...

In the quest for optimum health and healing, many people find it beneficial to combine a variety of practices, ranging from Western medicine to energetic and spiritual techniques. One approach that encompasses several of these practices is known as biofield science, which is playing an increasingly vital role given the challenges and discord facing our world today.  A psychologist, scientist, and...

In today's world, there's a growing sense that change is happening at an unprecedented pace, and the ways that things have been done in the past may no longer serve us in the future. Successfully navigating this evolving, increasingly complex reality will require a new level of leadership, which some experts have referred to as "integral leadership."  In Episode 187 of The MINDset Game® podcast, w...

In a world that feels increasingly divided, it's common to find ourselves in conversations that may result in conflict, misunderstanding, or a general lack of connection. However, by becoming more conscious of the words we use when speaking with others and shifting our mindsets towards cooperation and harmony, we can have more effective conversations and build stronger relationships – even with th...

From minor setbacks to life-altering tragedies, a resilient mindset can help you navigate life's inevitable challenges. Whether you're a parent seeking to nurture resilience in your kids, a leader trying to build stronger, higher-performing teams, or you'd like to enhance your own capacity for resilience, tapping into the power of your mindset can have a transformative impact on those around you. ...