Mind Over Matter

In this empowering episode of Mind Over Matter, Faith Spencer—author of The Oneness Guide for Today—shares how cultivating a “oneness mindset” can help teens and young women step away from comparison, perfectionism, and pressure to live more authentically. Faith explains how seeing ourselves as interconnected with others, nature, and a greater source can transform mental health, emotional well-being...

 We’ve all heard the phrase, “Time heals all wounds.” But what if that’s not just wrong—it’s keeping you stuck? In this episode of Mind Over Matter, trauma recovery expert and founder of iReAwake, Mridula Agarwal, challenges the comforting myth that waiting is healing. She reveals why many people stay trapped in pain for years, the invisible patterns running your life, and the exact multi-layered ap...

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we dive deep into the ancient wisdom of the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—and how they can guide us through grief, change, and personal transformation. Licensed social worker, author of Newleaf, and founder of Restoring Legacy, Tashia Martin shares her journey of loss, resilience, and rediscovery. She reveals how these elemental forces not only exist around us ...

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, we dive into the transformative power of physical connection with empowerment coach and author of Rebel Hugger, Melinda Schmitt. Melinda shares how her year-long journey of hugging strangers became a path to healing, self-love, and radical softness. She opens up about the challenges of post-divorce isolation, the lessons animals and nature have taught her about authenticity, and ...

In this explosive episode of Mind Over Matter, we meet Tommy A. Kilpatrick—a former teacher, farmer, and author—who voluntarily took a vow of poverty to uncover the truth about the financial system. After racking up over $85,000 in credit card debt due to a canceled publishing deal, Tommy refused to play by the banks’ rules. Instead, he took on the system pro se, filing federal lawsuits without legal counsel—not to win in court, bu...

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we dive into the literary world of 16-year-old author Shanti Hershenson, a Gen Z powerhouse who has written and published over a dozen books by the age of 16. From writing her first novella in 6th grade to handling trolls after going viral on TikTok, Shanti shares how she navigates the publishing world, maintains daily writing rituals, and crafts characters with depth and purpose. This episode i...

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with evolutionary astrologer Ada Esquerre to explore how relationships can be powerful catalysts for personal transformation. Ada introduces the concept of the “Love Map,” a tool she created to decode how our astrological charts mirror our deepest patterns in love and connection. Rather than focusing on prediction, Ada shares how astrology can act as a reflective tool, helping us und...

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with author and spiritualist Nikki Allen to talk about the raw, unfiltered journey of choosing yourself — especially when it's the hardest thing to do. Nikki opens up about her book Loved You, Hated You and how years of heartbreak, childhood trauma, and toxic patterns led her to a radical act of self-love. From setting boundaries with loved ones to discovering joy through gr...

Can autoimmune diseases be reversed? Is chronic illness really our genetic destiny? In this eye-opening episode of Mind Over Matter, Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple board-certified MD and Director of the International Autoimmune Institute, breaks down the bold truth: chronic disease is not inevitable—and it’s reversible.

Dr. Bilstrom explains how traditional healing methods, science-backed epigenetics, and lifestyle changes can hea...

What if the very idea of "matter" is what's keeping us from experiencing divine presence? In this profound episode of Mind Over Matter, former monastic nun and TEDx speaker Kimberly Braun shares how redefining our relationship with the material world can unlock a deeper, more embodied spirituality. Drawing from her new book Miracles in the Naked Light, Kimberly explores how spiritual seekers often unknowingly reinforce separation b...

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with Damian Bloss—a man who seemed “fine” on the outside while silently battling the weight of unresolved grief and addiction. For over two decades, Damian numbed his pain through alcohol after losing a loved one to suicide, carrying a secret that shaped his downward spiral. But this is not just a story of addiction—it’s a story of radical self-awareness, healing, and choosi...

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya sits down with Angie Hawkins—memoirist, surfer, self-love coach, and fierce boundary-setter—to explore the raw and real journey of rediscovering self-worth after years of silence and shrinking. Angie shares deeply personal stories, including setting the hardest boundary with her own mother, writing her memoir Running in Slippers, and learning the true voice of intuit...

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, Jamie Naegele joins us to discuss how he left behind a successful engineering career to pursue a life of authenticity, joy, and purpose. Jamie unpacks the role of psychology in rebuilding our identity, shares insights on listening to the inner voice over external noise, and explains why self-love is more than just a buzzword. From battling depression and anxiety to becoming an international best...

What if your deepest pain was the key to your awakening? In this profound episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with Kerry Blaser—shamanic mother, writer, and author of My Inner Heroine. Kerry takes us through her powerful journey of heartbreak, psychic reawakening, and emotional rebirth. From surviving a near-suicide to embracing her divine feminine, Kerry shares how trauma became her teacher and surrender her medicine. Tu...

Episode Summary: In this profound and emotionally charged episode of Mind Over Matter, Dr. Gregg Korbon returns to share the extraordinary story of his son Brian—a gifted child who foresaw his own death and, in doing so, shattered his father's scientific worldview. A respected physician and educator, Dr. Korbon once lived by logic and science. But Brian’s passing opened a doorway into the mystical, the unexplainable, and the deeply...

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with Justin and Stacey from Fortify Health Coaching to unpack the silent link between mindset and physical health. With years of experience guiding women through hormone imbalances, gut issues, and chronic stress, they reveal how the real game-changer isn’t just food or fitness—it’s the story we tell ourselves. From rewiring the nervous system to transforming internal langua...

In this soul-shaking episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with Jacks O’Hare—former hospitality executive turned women’s life coach and founder of High Vibe Collective. Jacks shares her raw journey from chronic burnout to radical reinvention. She unpacks how high-performing women get stuck in cycles of self-sabotage, and why awareness, reframing, and choosing yourself—again and again—are the keys to healing. This is not about ma...

In this transformative episode of Mind Over Matter, neuroscientist and Manifest Wellness founder Jamey Maniscalco breaks down why stress isn’t the villain we’ve made it out to be. With over a decade studying stress and the brain, Jamey shares how your mindset about stress—more than the stress itself—can affect your health, decision-making, and longevity. Learn about the science behind stress hormones like cortisol and DHEA, how to ...

In this soul-deep episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya welcomes Samantha Kane—founder of Roots Wings Wellness, Holistic Life Coach, and Soul Guide. From divorce and identity loss to spiritual awakening through motherhood, Samantha shares the raw and sacred moments that shaped her path. She opens up about embracing flow over resistance, tuning into the higher self, and guiding others to distinguish ego-driven choices from soul-le...