Unwiring Minds

Have you ever heard that little voice inside your head that seems to want to sabotage the plans you were making? Or that make you doubt every step you are taking? Christiaan Hofman, a man with several passions, explains how to differentiate between our self-critic and our self-cynic, as well as the role of ego in self-identity. This 16-minute episode helps enhance lives, one at a time. For more information, head over to sportnat...

Have you ever been told you have to graduate high school, go to college, go to graduate school or do a high-end job? Brian Hiat, an author, father, psychologist, and motivational coach, explains how you are always on your path, regardless of whether you follow the traditional path or change careers ten times in your life. He also explains how a “high-pressure environment” is truly just a situation you perceive as high-pressure, cha...

Everyone goes through phases in life that are full of change. One that many can relate to is transitioning from high school to college, the workforce, or the military, a change that leads to at least some degree of independence. Susan Miller, a psychologist and author, explains how her books have given her a unique perspective on these changes in life and the challenges and beauty that accompany them. This 15-minute episode helps e...

Have you ever been told that comparison is the thief of joy? Or that personal development means eliminating those bad habits that you keep including in your day to day life? John Cousins, an entrepreneur, investor, tech founder, and author of more than 60 books, is here to tell us why. Why do we want to lead a happy and fulfilling life? And how do we get there? This 18-minute episode helps enhance lives, one at a time. For more inf...

*TW: Suicide* Did you know that suicide rates have increased by 37% from 2000 to 2018? And that 17% of adolescents self-injure? Jenn Johnson, ER nurse, author, mother, and wife, explains her perspectives on the mental health crisis in the United States. She also gives insight into her best advise for youth transitioning from high school to college and into the workforce. This 18-minute episode help enhance lives, one at a time. For...

Have you ever lost someone in your life? Denise Dielwart, a grief trauma specialist, explains the FLOW (feel, let go, overcome, and become whole) grieving method. She emphasizes the core elements of grief, to feel the emotions that come in waves, to understand their meaning, and to transition through them by acknowledging that you are not your emotions. This 16-minute episode helps enhance lives, one at a time. For more information...

Have you ever tried to define what the mind is? Have you ever sat down to think that you may have more than one mind? Dean Graves, an author, podcaster, mental health counselor, researcher, and meditation and mindfulness instructor, explains his perspective on the perception of self and the definition of mind. This 15-minute episode helps enhance lives, one at a time. For more information, head over to ddeangraves.org or read his b...

Have you ever thought about how the kid you were at 12 years old impacts who you are at 20, 40, or 60 years old? Marcus Aurelius Higgs, a communication coach for parents of preteens, explains the lessons that can be learned from preteens. At that young age, we believe that our version of a story or our knowledge is the absolute truth, but what if we start believing that there are two truths? At any age, ego, and pride can take over...

Have you ever gone through a traumatic experience that has made you think you would never live a normal life again? Or did the family you were born in not fit the stereotype of raising a child to become a doctor, lawyer, or CEO? Jeniffer Ginty, a mental health advocate and creator of My Moody Monster, shares how she leads a life with complex PTSD and depression, and how she hasn’t let it become a limitation in her life. This 17-min...

Did you know that training only one hemisphere of your brain makes you show up to situations in only one way? The left hemisphere tends to want to overpower your right hemisphere, and if you let the left one lead the way, then you are missing the qualities that the right hemisphere can bring to your life. Marcy Axelrod explains the two ways that we can show up to life and the value of showing up with both of the hemispheres working...

Have you ever sat down to complete your to-do list, but you become overwhelmed, and didn't get anything done? That is a common feeling for students and professionals who find themselves with too many things to do, and what seems like not enough time to do it. Thomas Jones, co-creator of the Paradox Process, explains that you can take control of your thoughts with several simple techniques. This 16-minute episode helps enhance l...

Many people believe that if you aren’t creative at 18, there is no way you will hold a job that surrounds innovation and that requires a large amount of innovation. However, that is not how our life is meant to go, there is a great opportunity for change and growth throughout one’s lifetime. Shannon Sauer-Zavala, a clinical psychologist and personality change researcher, explains how growth is always a possibility and if there is a...

Did you know that certain people around the world are able to recall every minute of every day of the last 20, 30 years? Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Author, is among these people, and not only does he remember every moment of the last 20 years, but at the age of 64, he remembers everything since he was 6. He explains how having phenomenal memory has helped him, but also how he can help others understand their...