Wise Minds, Wild Hearts - The Podcast for Soulful High Achievers

If asking for help feels like failure—or if you're the one everyone else leans on—this episode is your wake-up call. We'll blow up the outdated myth that real success is forged in solitude, reframing support not as a crutch, but as a catalyst.

From Olympic athletes to billion-dollar CEOs to spiritual leaders, the most successful people in the world actively seek out strategic help. Why shouldn’t you?

In this punchy, permissi...

If you've ever achieved something big and wonderful in your life but found yourself asking "Why do I feel so... empty inside?," you're not alone.

Over 2/3 of high achievers report experiencing this kind of emptiness at least once in their life, and most experience it repeatedly.

In the latest episode of the Wise Minds, Wild Hearts podcast, we'll explore:

• Why external success doesn’t always lead to inner sati...

There's an invisible weight that many high-achieving women carry. It’s a kind of emotional dissonance between whatyour life looks like and how your life feels. You’ve ticked the boxes, played the game, and won the accolades—yet there’s a gnawing sense that something is missing.

It’s not failure. It’s not burnout. It’s a deeper misalignment.

Psychologist Barry Schwartz, in The Paradox of Choice,reminds us that more success or reco...

Have you ever wondered why some people can set amazing, big-ass goals and hit their mark every time? Or why other people never seem to figure out how to see a goal or project through to its completion? Well, my friend, the answer may be discovered within the fabulous Phases of Growth - those beautiful, sometimes-challenging, always-necessary phases we all go through (ok, most of us go through them...).

In this episode we'll take a ...

Have you ever hit a big goal—whether in your career, finances, relationships, or health—only to feel like it still wasn’t enough? High achievers are wired for growth, but if we never define what “enough” actually looks like, we risk endless striving, burnout, and dissatisfaction.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden pressures that keep us chasing more, why scarcity thinking is so dangerous, and how to redefine "enough&q...

Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly running on empty? Do you dream of a life where you have time for the things that truly matter, but no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to make it happen? You're not alone!

Many of us struggle with the feeling of never having enough time, and we often blame our time management skills. But what if the problem isn't how you manage your time, but why you'...

Most people think change is complete once they hit a big goal—whether it’s breaking a bad habit, launching a new business, or finally sticking to a workout routine.But real transformation isn’t about reaching a finish line—it’s about becoming the person who no longer needs to chase it.

In this final episode of our3-part series on the stages of change, we explore:
✔Why maintenance is the make-or-break phase—and how to solidify your ne...

Ever found yourself stuck in preparation mode, endlessly planning but never quite taking action? Or maybe you’ve jumped into action, only to realize your efforts aren’t actually moving you forward? If so, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the3rd and 4th levels of change from James Prochaska’sChanging for Good—thePreparation Stage and theAction Stage—where resistance, self-doubt, and busywork often disguise th...

Uncertainty is everywhere right now—politics, the economy, regional wars, and even our personal lives seem more unpredictable than ever. But what if uncertainty isn’t something to fear? What if it’s actually the launchpad for your next big breakthrough?

In this episode, we’re adopting a different take on uncertainty and showing you how toturn fear of the unknown into your greatest advantage. You’ll learn:

✅ Why your brain is hard...

Ever feel like motivation is eitherthere or it’s not? Or that you have to be motivatedbefore you can take action? The truth is,motivation is a process, not a switch, and understanding how it works can be the key to lasting change.

In today’s episode, I break downJames Prochaska’s Stages of Change model and explore how motivation shifts as we progress (or get stuck) in different phases of transformation. Whether you’re trying to chan...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a simple yet transformative concept that can revolutionize your life: the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule.

What if focusing on just 20% of your efforts could 10x your results in your career, health, relationships, finances, and personal growth? I’ll walk you through how to identify and amplify the activities, habits, and relationships that truly move the needle while eliminating...

When it comes to setting and achieving goals, most people use their Present Identity to do that. They then work towards their goal, which is out somewhere in their future.

A far more powerful and energizing way of achieving our goals is to visualize who we would be when we've achieved them. We then bring that Future Self's qualities, characteristics, habits, perspective, decision-making abilities, and so on, into the presen...

If you've been thinking of taking your business, your health & fitness, your relationships, your finances, or any other area of your life to new levels of growth this year, you'll want to tune in to this episode!

Learn how the mindset around 2x growth can actually slow you down, keep you stuck in a rut, and actually prevent you from seeing the kind of growth & expansion you want.

This conversation is based on the work of Da...

Many people set New Year's Resolutions with every intention of succeeding, and every year around the beginning of February those intentions begin to wane or drop off altogether. This year, why not set yourself up for success by creating a solid foundation upon which to realize your goals in a way that will last? Tune in to this episode for some powerful questions that will help set you up for lasting success, not just for this year...

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the game-changing difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. A fixed mindset is like hitting pause on your potential, believing your talents are set in stone—while a growth mindset flips the script, reminding you that every skill can be developed with effort and persistence. It’s inspired by Carol Dweck’s research, but Kip makes it practical and fun, with real-life example...

In this episode, we'll look into the subtle yet pervasive ways "present absence" can undermine your personal & professional success and your relationships. This phenomenon, in which people show up physically but not mentally—whether in work, relationships, or personal goals—creates a ripple effect of missed opportunities and disconnected interactions.

Drawing on the idea that "how we do one thing is how we do everything," we'l...

Do you often find yourself running on fumes, working hard over long hours to accomplish everything on your endless To-Do list, rarely having enough time to slow down, rest, and restore your energy reserves? It's hard to sustain over time, and it eventually leads to chronic stress, burnout, and even illness.

A better way to go is to organize your life around "Seasons" - there are times to plant seeds for future growth, times to eng...