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Episode Transcript
Hello everyone, This episode is going to be a special one
because it's just me. Why?
Well, as we wrap up this year and step into the brand new one,
I want to take a moment and say a heartfelt and thank you to all
of you who've listened, shared, and supported Mind Blend and to
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every guest who brought their wisdom and lived experience to
the show. You've all made this such an
incredible year. Thank you so much.
So many people have asked me this year, why did you start a
podcast? Well, the answer has always been
the same. I've been lucky enough to meet
so many people with deep expertise and unique stories and
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I really just wanted to spread their knowledge so we can all
learn, grow and apply it to our own lives.
And in these 26 episode in 2025,we did exactly just that.
We started the year with practical conversations about
career, how to position yourself, how to prepare for
opportunities, and how to land the job you want.
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Then we explored what it means to be adaptable in a world that
never stops shifting. We talked about change,
resilience, and staying groundedwhen everything around us feels
uncertain. We also delve into the science
behind who we are, from how our brain chemicals shape our
reactions to the patterns we repeat without even realizing
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it. And we explored a lot on
mindsets, how to build confidence, how to make better
decisions, how to break unhelpful habits, and how to
reframe the stories we tell ourselves.
Through all these conversations,a few powerful themes kept
resurfacing. How to navigate challenges with
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more clarity, how to understand ourselves better, and what to
actually do with that knowledge once we have it.
On the show, my guest and I talked about setting boundaries,
trusting our instincts, embracing discomfort, and giving
ourselves permission to grow at our own pace.
We heard tips on slowing down our thoughts, noticing our
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emotional triggers, and creatingspace for the version of
ourselves we're becoming. So if I had to sum up my biggest
take away from the year, it would be this.
Control what you can control, and the thing that you have the
most control over is you. I've learned so, so much from
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every single guest, and I hope that these conversations have
sparked something meaningful foryou too, whether in your work,
your relationships, or your inner life.
Now, in the year ahead, I'm excited to dive even deeper into
these themes and explore new ones.
The kind that turn a light bulb and make you think, oh, I've
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never thought about it before. So tell me what your favorite
lines or episodes are, what you want to learn about or hear more
next year and drop them in the comments or e-mail me.
Thank you so, so much for being here.
Thank you for a truly wonderful year.
And here's to many more insights, more curiosity, and
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more blends to come. Let's blend.
Thanks for listening to this episode of Mind One.
If you enjoyed the conversation,don't forget to follow and share
it with anyone who needs to hearit.
And let's keep the conversation going.
Connect with me on LinkedIn or leave me a comment.
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Until next time, stay curious, keep exploring, and let's
continue to blend our minds and discover what's possible.
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