The Mike Muldoon Podcast: Bite-Sized Coaching Sessions Empowering Transformation in Small Doses

Ever feel like you're doing everything right but still not feeling better? You're reading the books, saying the affirmations, drinking water, going to therapy, and journaling—yet that frustrating hum of anxiety remains. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and more importantly, you're not broken.

The truth about personal growth is that it rarely follows the straight, upward trajectory we're s...

Ever feel like you're trapped in a never-ending cycle of notifications, deadlines, and demands? You're not alone. The constant bombardment of information—from alarming headlines to social media feeds full of opinions—has somehow become our normal. But at what cost?

Peace isn't just a nice-to-have luxury—it's the most valuable currency in your life. When we sacrifice our mental well-being to keep up with...

Fear masquerades as our protector, but it's secretly our prison guard. In this powerful episode, I return after a brief hiatus to explore the fundamental truth that most of us misunderstand about fear – it doesn't actually stop death, it stops life.

Having recently experienced my own business ebbs and flows at the bagel shop, I've faced those familiar waves of fear that wash over entrepreneurs during slow pe...

What does it truly cost to chase something with your name on it? After breaking my years-long streak of never missing a podcast episode, I'm back to share why I disappeared—I've been opening a bagel shop in England, despite having zero café experience (I was actually fired from my only restaurant job as a teenager).

Those pre-dawn drives to the shop, when it's just me and the empty motorway, have become unex...

Have you ever stopped to consider how many times you've faced seemingly insurmountable challenges—and conquered them anyway? This profound reality check forms the backbone of this week's discussion as I explore a life-changing quote from Vex King that landed in my inbox courtesy of my wife.

The quote strikes at something we all experience: that peculiar amnesia about our own strength when facing new obstacles. &q...

What does it really mean to be courageous? Contrary to popular belief, courage isn't about being fearless—it's about feeling the fear and moving forward anyway. Drawing from personal experience with panic disorder and anxiety, I explore how true courage emerges not when we feel brave, but when we choose action despite our trembling.

Remember those childhood moments of tying towels around our necks as makeshift su...

Standing at life's crossroads, which path do you choose? The familiar one that promises safety but limited growth, or the overgrown path that both scares and calls to you? This episode explores the profound wisdom behind Robert Frost's famous poem "The Road Less Traveled" and why choosing the path of uncertainty often leads to our greatest breakthroughs.

When we step away from comfort and into challenge...

Have you ever noticed how the thrill of a new purchase or experience fades so quickly? That's what I explore in this episode about the profound difference between pleasure and purpose in our lives.

I share how Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies meaning—serving something bigger than ourselves—as the most powerful driver of lasting satisfaction. Studies show that people who report lives filled with meaning of...

Ever noticed how life seems to break us right when we least expect it? That's what happened to me this week—literally. After weeks of moving boxes, setting up our new shop, and pushing my body to its limits, I found myself flat on the floor with my back completely out. Physical agony has a way of forcing us to slow down and listen.

Broken bones fascinate me. When properly set, they actually heal stronger at the breaki...

What if your identity wasn't something fixed for life but a project you could reinvent every 90 days? Most of us don't resist change because we're lazy—we resist it because we're too loyal to versions of ourselves that no longer fit. We keep showing up as someone who has essentially already left the building.

The 90-Day Identity Loop offers a personal transformation that helps you break free from outdat...

Have you ever noticed how fear shows up right before you're about to do something significant? That nagging voice of doubt appears precisely when you're on the edge of growth—and that's exactly where I find myself today.

Between moving house, setting up a new office, and launching a coffee and bagel shop (something completely outside my wheelhouse), I've been running on excitement, stress, adrenaline, a...

Change isn't the dramatic overnight transformation we often see glorified—it's the quiet victory of showing up for yourself day after day. I'm unpacking this truth while sharing my current adventure of opening a coffee and bagel shop in England (something I know almost nothing about!) while simultaneously moving houses and juggling family life and coaching.

When faced with overwhelming challenges—dealing wit...

The weight of uncertainty bears down on us all. Economic instability, political tensions, wars, and technological disruptions like AI reshape our world daily, leaving many feeling adrift and anxious. But amid this tumult lies a profound truth: while global events spiral beyond our control, our response to them remains firmly in our hands.

This episode explores practical strategies for staying grounded when everything feels...

Remember, seasons shift without fanfare? They never ask permission, never cling to what was, never rush ahead. They simply move with quiet purpose – and so can we.

When life feels cold and bleak like a long winter, we often miss the growth happening beneath the surface. Roots strengthen, resilience builds, and rest serves its vital function. Then one day, something shifts – a spark of energy, a new idea, a glimpse of possi...

We're living in a world that constantly demands more – more work, more success, more commitments – making it dangerously easy to sacrifice inner tranquility for productivity or approval. But at what cost? The science is clear: chronic stress leads to anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments like heart disease. Yet many of us continue pushing through toxic environments and unhealthy relationships, fearing disappointment ...

Ever notice how the more people you ask for advice, the more confused you become? That's exactly what we're diving into this week as we explore the paradox of decision-making in a world full of opinions.

"If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone." This powerful quote forms the foundation of our conversation about why seeking too many perspectives often leads us astray rather than providing c...

What happens when a ship remains anchored in the safety of the harbor? That ship in the harbor might be protected from storms and rough seas, but it's missing its fundamental purpose. This powerful metaphor frames our exploration of personal growth, fear, and the necessity of venturing into uncertainty to discover our true potential.

The harbor represents those places in life where we feel secure — the steady job that...

What would change in your priorities if today was the day your life was turned upside down?  I explore how quickly time passes and why we continue postponing our dreams with the false promise of "tomorrow." Whether it's a devastating diagnosis, sudden loss, or unexpected disaster, these moments instantly render our career ambitions, social media metrics, and material pursuits meaningless. Yet we don't need trage...

Have you ever tackled a problem only to discover you've addressed the wrong issue? Today, we're diving into the transformative mindset shift from problem-solving to problem-finding, focusing on exploring the real root causes of our challenges. In fast-paced environments, jumping straight to solutions can be all too tempting, but without identifying the true underlying problems, we often find ourselves back where we starte...