MindForce: Mental Fitness, Leadership & Life Stories

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Former Lieutenant Colonel Mike McClain shares his journey from military service to healthcare reform advocate, exploring how authentic identity, healthcare transparency, and global giving can transform lives and systems. Mike reveals how finding his true purpose led him to leave a promising military career to pursue his calling of redeeming healthcare in America.

• Identity flows from underst...

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Sam and Nate explore the critical importance of mental health awareness, the stigmas that prevent people from seeking help, and the journey toward emotional intelligence and healing from trauma. They discuss practical ways to support mental fitness through meditation, journaling, exercise, and connecting with safe people who can hold space for vulnerability.

• Mental health support should be ...

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Ondra, a mindset coach and best-selling author, shares his powerful journey from severe social anxiety and depression to building a successful career helping others transform their mindset and social health. From his darkest moments contemplating suicide to discovering personal development through a Google search for "how to be happy," his story demonstrates how intentional community and inn...

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Josh Grandinetti, a firefighter and paramedic with 15 years of experience, shares his journey of discovering mindfulness meditation as a solution to the anxiety and post-traumatic stress that developed during his career. His mission is to help first responders take charge of their mental health proactively through his organization Foundation Fortify, offering free meditation resources specifically des...

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Meet Jane Utesk, a 17-year-old high school junior who owns a Card My Yard franchise, and her mother Jillian, an accidental AI developer who supports her daughter's entrepreneurial journey. Together they discuss how their business spreads joy through yard signs for special occasions while teaching valuable life lessons about resilience, service, and authenticity.

• Jane shares how owning ...

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Neuroscientist Dr. Rob Kelly shares his revolutionary approach to healing trauma through neuroscience-based coaching with a 97% success rate. He explains how childhood trauma creates neural pathways that drive addiction, depression, and self-sabotage, and offers practical techniques anyone can use to rewire their brain.

• Understanding addiction as a neurological condition affecting the hypot...

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Brian Heilig shares his powerful journey from the birth of his micro preemie son in Mexico to finding faith, purpose, and a mission to help others. His story reveals how crisis moments can transform our lives and lead us to deeper connections with God and community.

• Brian's son Grayson was born at exactly 26 weeks weighing only 1.6 pounds after his wife developed severe preeclampsia

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Licensed therapist Solomon Richburg shares powerful insights on men's mental health, breaking down the barriers that prevent men from seeking support and setting healthy boundaries. We explore why healthy social connections are the foundation of mental wellness and how small steps can lead to profound change.

• Boundary setting is crucial yet challenging for men who often default to peop...

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Sharon Riddle shares how adopting a stoic mindset has transformed her approach to entrepreneurship, parenting, and personal challenges, emphasizing the power of focusing only on what we can control.

• Transitioning to entrepreneurship after 9/11 due to economic uncertainty in the aerospace industry
• Developing marketing skills outside her comfort zone as a numbers-driven analyst
• Na...

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Uma Patil, holistic coach and childhood trauma healing expert, shares her journey from abandonment trauma to healing and how childhood experiences shape our adult behaviors and mental health.

• Trauma is subjective and personal—what traumatizes one person may not affect another
• Childhood trauma manifests in adulthood as people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, or narcissistic ...

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Anne Alexander-Seder shares her journey as an American actor who reinvented her career in Germany after following love abroad and taking a 16-year detour through voice-over work and motherhood. She reveals how asking one simple question launched her career and how organizing acting workshops became her pathway back to on-screen performance at age 47.

• Moved to Germany for love rather than ca...

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Dallas Collis shares his transformational journey from addiction and self-sabotage to radical responsibility, revealing how questioning his life story led to profound liberation. Through powerful insights on trauma, identity, and present-moment awareness, he demonstrates how reimagining—rather than recovering—ourselves creates lasting change.

• Viewing our identities as stories we've con...

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What happens when acting, singing, and writing talents converge into a single creative mission? Megan Murphy's journey provides a roadmap for anyone pursuing multiple creative passions.

From the moment fourth-grade Megan watched high schoolers perform "Guys and Dolls," she knew performing arts would shape her life. Now, with over 20 years of professional acting experience, she&...

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Olivia Rose, success and productivity coach for women with ADHD, shares her journey of discovering how connecting mind, body, and heart wisdom can transform lives and help break free from "Wonder Woman Syndrome."

• Creativity is a superpower for those with ADHD, allowing innovative problem-solving and thinking outside conventional boundaries
• Understanding ADHD beyond stereotyp...

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Allie’s difficult yet inspiring journey navigating her diagnosis of Fanconi Anemia (FA) illuminates the power of resilience. Reflecting on self-love and acceptance, she shares how her experience shaped her life and led her to become a doula.

• A deeper understanding of Fanconi anemia and its implications 
• The transformative power of self-love and acceptance 
• Writing as a tool for ...

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Today, we explore the transformative power of setting boundaries and the journey to self-discovery with self-love coach Nadia Hagen. Our discussion emphasizes personal growth, the courage to advocate for oneself, and why saying no can be an empowering act.

- Nadia shares her journey as a self-love coach 
- The importance of recognizing and asserting personal boundaries 
- Real-life st...

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In this conversation, Nathan Francis uncovers the journey towards health, spirit, and personal development, emphasizing the importance of unlocking one’s potential for a happier life. The episode provides deep insights into how early influences shape our habits and the power of mindfulness in overcoming challenges.

• Nathan's transformative life experiences 
• Discussing the impact o...