The Shattered Mindset
The Shattered Mindset was founded by Melvin Larry, a seasoned business leader who has navigated over 40 years in corporate management and direct sales, driven by a passion for sharing the transformative power of mindset shifts. The idea was simple yet profound: to create a podcast that could change lives by uncovering the pivotal moments and experiences that define success and personal growth. From its humble beginnings, The Shattered Mindset has evolved into a dynamic platform, featuring solo insights, compelling interviews, and lively co-hosted discussions. Our founder's vision was to explore how real-life stories and lessons can guide others through their own challenges and triumphs. This vision has resonated with a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional development. Today, The Shattered Mindset stands as a testament to the belief that everyone has the potential to unlock greatness. Through our diverse episodes, we offer a space where listeners and viewers can draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Join us in our journey to foster growth, resilience, and success, and become a part of our ever-expanding community dedicated to achieving extraordinary results.about personal growth and self-improvement.
Episodes
Have you ever faced a season of transition — leaving behind the familiar to step into the unknown?
In this special compilation episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry weaves together extended clips from Episodes 19, 37, 51, and 46, showing how reinvention, pain, mental toughness, and letting go all connect to build true resilience.
From leaving the corporate world for entrepreneurship, to learning from pain, to showing...
Have you ever stopped to wonder why you see the world the way you do? Why you believe what you believe about success, failure, money, family, or even yourself?
In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores the invisible forces that shape us — culture, environment, education, and personal experiences. Discover how these influences mold our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, often without us realizin...
Reverend Albert Johnson joins me for a powerful, transparent conversation about calling, identity, leadership, decision-making, and why men need real mentorship and accountability. We dig into his journey from trucking to chaplaincy, lessons from strong male role models, the balance between church and nonprofit work, and how family remains the foundation for a thriving society. If you’re a man in that 35–55 core range (or love one)...
Are the 7 Deadly Sins still relevant today? Absolutely—and not just in the way you might think.
In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry breaks down ancient wisdom and reframes it for our modern lives. This isn't a sermon—it's a real conversation about the patterns that shape us.
Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Wrath, Gluttony, and Sloth aren't just "sins"... they're s...
This episode starts with a handful of lanyards — but it quickly becomes a masterclass on what it really means to learn, grow, and apply.
Melvin Larry unpacks decades of training, workshops, books, and conferences to deliver hard-earned wisdom on why growth isn't automatic and learning is more than showing up — it's about doing something with what you gain.
Whether you're flipping pages or listening on the go, this one ...
"Every one of us wakes up with something pushing us forward — but what really drives us?"
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What truly drives us? In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores the 10 Human Drives from Brendon Burchard’s book The Charge — but through his own lens of experience, growth, and mindset.
Discover how control, competence, congruence, caring, connection, change, challenge, creative expression, con...
In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry opens up about some of the most powerful lessons life has taught him. From the difference between joy and happiness, to health, parenting, money, relationships, and legacy—these timeless truths are reminders to live with love, wisdom, and strength.
You’ll hear personal stories about:
- Why joy is deeper than happiness
- How your health is really in your hands
- Why excellence...
What if your journey wasn’t just about money—but meaning?
In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry sits down with entrepreneur and author Max J. Pilet for a heart-centered and eye-opening conversation about freedom, legacy, and faith-driven success.
Max shares his story of going from college grad to entrepreneur without ever clocking into a traditional 9-to-5. He opens up about:
- How personal dev...
Ever feel stuck using strategies that used to work, but now… don’t?
In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry challenges the belief that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Because sometimes, the things that aren’t falling apart… are just quietly falling behind.
We’re unpacking:
- Why your old habits may be limiting your future
- How to spot tools and beliefs that no longer serve you
- The emotional cost of holdin...
What Moves You When Nothing Makes Sense?
Faith. Fear. Fog. Forward.
What do you do when life doesn’t make sense and you don’t have a clear plan? In Episode 60 of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry shares a heart-to-heart message for anyone navigating uncertainty, setbacks, or transition.
From leaving corporate life without a safety net to confronting moments where clarity is missing, this episode explores how faith...
In this Episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry unpacks how to make peace with your past without letting it define your future. Sharing personal experiences and real tools for emotional healing, we explore the difference between reflection and reliving, and offer a wake-up call for those who may be stuck in old wounds.
Whether you're navigating regret, facing past mistakes, or helping your children or grandchildr...
STEM meets activism, faith, and legacy. In this powerful episode, Cal Burlock shares how he's building two transformational platforms—STEM Reps and the CEO App—to drive economic opportunity, civic engagement, and Black progress. We talk about building systems, the power of education, legacy leadership, and how STEM is more than coding—it's also sales, biotech, and social impact.
Learn how Cal is connecting dots between tec...
Are you carrying too much decision weight?
In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores how decision fatigue shows up in leadership, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. Drawing wisdom from icons like Barack Obama, Steve Jobs, and the Queen’s Guard, he unpacks how simplifying your choices can increase clarity, sharpen focus, and move you forward.
Melvin also shares a powerful per...
In this dynamic episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with marketing genius and kingdom-minded entrepreneur Marquel Russell. From hustling in high school to helping entrepreneurs generate over a billion dollars in revenue, Marquel shares how life lessons, mindset shifts, and **his signature system—youOS—help create sustainable business growth without burnout.
This interview dives deep into the Predictable ...
“What if the reason you feel stuck… isn’t because you’re broken — but because you’ve been sitting too long? Your gift was built to move. Let’s talk about the leaks that happen when purpose is parked.”
When a billionaire’s jet malfunctioned because it wasn’t being flown, it reminded Melvin of his own 1995 Nissan Pickup that started leaking just from sitting idle.
In this powerful solo episode, Melvin shares real stories — including a ...
In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with actor, best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and coach Mel Roberson.
Mel opens up about his personal journey — from surviving being shot, to raising two daughters, to building businesses, to acting on major television shows like Chicago PD and others. This conversation unpacks how trauma, faith, leadership, and mindset transformation interse...
"What if your brand is more about who you become than what you sell?"
In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Yolanda M. Smith — The Brandthrupist & Business Strategist - for a conversation on branding, identity, mindset, and reinvention. Yolanda shares her personal journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship, the setbacks that shaped her, and how she now empowers others to bui...
What does it take to turn childhood insecurities and a three-job hustle into six-figure success and lasting legacy?
In this powerful conversation, Melvin Larry sits down with Eddie Bails Jr.—Entrepreneural leader, host of The Code Freedom Podcast, and a champion for men seeking impact beyond income.
Together, they explore mindset breakthroughs, faith as foundation, redefining manhood, and building a life that wins both at home and i...
In this powerful solo episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry speaks directly to the man holding everything together—quietly, consistently, and without applause. If you’ve ever felt unseen while carrying the weight of leadership, responsibility, or pressure, this episode is for you.
Melvin breaks down what mental toughness really looks like—not bravado or ego, but steadiness in the storm. He shares personal insights o...
This isn’t just another interview—it’s Episode 50!
And it’s personal.
In this milestone episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I sit down with the man who unknowingly mentored me into this podcasting journey—David Shands. From seeing my face in a Profiles of Success booklet at 17, to becoming the #1 voice in entrepreneurship podcasting, David’s story is the embodiment of intentional growth, faith-driven resilience, and legac...
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