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In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset, Em Hollis and Scott Sunderland return to dive deeper into personal transformation, the subconscious mind, and the framework they developed to help people break free from limiting beliefs. They introduce the Quadrant Theory, a powerful system for understanding different aspects of self, navigating emotional cycles, and achieving balance in all areas of life.

They also explore the role of small wins in personal growth, the science of neuroplasticity, and how ketamine-assisted therapy is helping people move past deep-seated mental blocks. Through their own experiences and insights, Em and Scott provide listeners with practical tools to shift their mindset, rewire their brains, and step into their true potential.

🔹 Episode Highlights

[0:35] – Picking up where part one left off: Why small steps lead to big transformation
[3:06] – Shifting identity: Why change isn’t just about habits, but who you are
[3:59] – The Quadrant Theory: Understanding the four quadrants of self and how they shape mindset
[6:30] – The science behind ketamine therapy and how it’s helping people rewire thought patterns
[14:38] – Breaking old cycles: How the brain creates and reinforces identity
 [20:50] – The importance of balance: Why all four quadrants are necessary for growth
[29:33] – Practical ways to apply the Quadrant Theory in daily life
[36:12] – Final reflections: Taking full responsibility for personal transformation

This episode is packed with deep insights and practical strategies for anyone looking to break free from old patterns and step into a new version of themselves. 

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Listen to Em Hollis's Guest Appearance on Breathwork Magic!

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Manders Mindset returns with an eye-opening conversation featuring Em Hollis and Scott Sunderland, founders of The Art of Looking In. As educators, coaches, and mentors, they guide others in uncovering their true potential but their own journeys of transformation are what make their work so powerful.

Scott shares his remarkable story of overcoming complete paralysis through visualization and mindset shifts, while Em opens up about her decade-long battle with addiction and the profound inner work that led her to healing. They dive deep into how childhood experiences shape subconscious beliefs, the ways in which the mind creates reality, and the power of taking full responsibility for personal transformation.

This first part of a two part conversation is filled with raw honesty, powerful realizations, and insights that will challenge listeners to look inward and take control of their own stories.

🔹 Episode Highlights

[0:38] – Manders Mindset returns! Why taking a break can be the best way to move forward.
 [1:57] – Meet Em Hollis & Scott Sunderland: Founders of The Art of Looking In.
[3:41] – Exploring identity: Who are we at our core?
[7:34] – Scott’s journey: From total paralysis to walking again through the power of the mind.
[20:18] – The mind-body connection and how beliefs shape physical reality.
[30:37] – Em’s battle with addiction and the mindset shift that changed everything.
 [43:57] – The life-changing retreat that brought Em and Scott together.
 [53:55] – Why real transformation requires stepping into the unknown.

Whether you're facing health challenges, addiction, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck in old patterns, this episode offers both practical wisdom and profound hope. As Scott beautifully states in his closing words: "Whatever you're looking for...happiness, healing, transformation, it exists for you. So go find it."

Listen to Em Hollis's Guest Appearance on Breathwork Magic!

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Every achievement...whether in fitness, career, or personal growth comes at a cost. Success doesn’t happen without sacrifice, and this solo episode of Manders Mindset dives deep into what it truly takes to reach your goals.

From quitting a stable job to embark on a transformational journey in Bali to working overnight shifts to create a better future, this episode explores real-life examples of making tough but necessary choices. Listeners will be encouraged to reflect on their own aspirations and ask: 

What am I willing to give up to get what I want?

Episode Highlights:

[1:15] - The connection between sacrifice and success
[3:20] - How a last-minute trip to Bali changed everything
[5:16] - Leaving a stable job for personal transformation
[7:28] - Making short-term sacrifices for long-term rewards
[9:20] - How temporary discomfort leads to bigger achievements
[10:29] - Small sacrifices that add up over time
[11:25] - Recognizing which sacrifices are worth making

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Manders Mindset returns from hiatus on March 10th...stay tuned!

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In this episode of Manders Mindset, Amanda Russo is joined by Meghan Escobar, a Master Breathwork Detox Facilitator, who opens up about her transformative journey through trauma, addiction, and healing. From a turbulent childhood to breaking generational cycles, Meghan shares how Breathwork became the tool that shifted her mindset and ultimately her life.

Together, Amanda and Meghan explore the power of choice in personal transformation, emphasizing that true change must come from within. Meghan discusses overcoming addiction, the importance of self-accountability, and how setting boundaries has been a cornerstone of her healing journey. Her raw honesty about breaking cycles and leading with love will leave you inspired to reflect on your own path and take the steps to explore something new.

If you’re ready to shift your mindset and embrace the unknown, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode Highlights:

~ [0:23] Meet Meghan Escobar: Breathwork Detox Facilitator and mentor.
~ [1:39] Unpacking childhood trauma and Meghan’s journey to break family cycles.
~ [6:17] How Meghan overcame addiction and began her healing journey.
~ [17:59] Experiencing her first transformative Breathwork session virtually.
~ [20:53] From participant to leader: Meghan’s path to becoming a Breathwork facilitator.
~ [31:19] Exploring the power of choices versus change in recovery.
~ [48:01] Why boundaries and self-care are essential for growth.
~ [55:29] Meghan’s advice: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

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~ Connect with Meghan Escobar on Instagram: @TheEmotionalAnchor
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In this episode of Manders Mindset, Amanda Russo sits down with Mallory Kiersten, a self-love and "unstuck-yourself" coach who helps recovering perfectionists and people pleasers reclaim their pleasure and fully embrace their authentic selves.

Mallory introduces us to the fascinating world of the Erotic Blueprints, a framework that’s often described as the “love languages” for intimacy and connection. She breaks down the five blueprints—Energetic, Sensual, Sexual, Kinky, and Shapeshifter—and shares how understanding these types can help you invite more joy, passion, and self-expression into your life.

Key topics discussed include:

• Why pleasure isn’t something you need to “earn” and how to embrace it daily.
• The five Erotic Blueprints and how they apply both inside and outside the bedroom.
• Letting go of societal expectations, shame, and perfectionism to live authentically.
• How small shifts in self-talk can radically change your relationship with yourself.
• The role of safety in creating space for joy, creativity, and connection.

To Connect with Amanda:
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~ Explore Amanda’s NEW podcast: Breathwork Magic(Available on all major platforms or you can listen on Apple!)

To Connect with Mallory:
Website: MalloryKiersten.com
Instagram: @thejoygoddess
Facebook: Mallory.Kiersten.888

Learn more about the Erotic Blueprints: Take the Erotic Blueprint Quiz HERE!

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In this empowering episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo chats with Jenny Janssen, a licensed independent social worker, therapist, and certified Adult Chair Master Coach. Together, they explore the transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and living authentically. Jenny opens up about her experiences growing up as the “neon purple sheep” of her family, navigating culture shocks, overcoming a life-changing quarter-life crisis, and discovering her life’s purpose.

Jenny introduces the Adult Chair model as a practical framework to help people understand their inner child, adolescent, and adult selves—and how these stages shape how we show up in life. She also shares actionable tools like breathwork and self-compassion, explaining how they help release stuck emotions and bring us closer to alignment. Whether you’re looking to heal from past experiences, live more intentionally, or simply embrace your truest self, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take the next step.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How the Adult Chair model helps identify and heal emotional patterns from childhood and adolescence.
• Why reparenting yourself with compassion is essential for personal growth.
• How breathwork can unlock stuck emotions and deepen your connection with your body.
• The importance of living authentically and the ripple effect it creates in the world.
• Why every experience—good or bad—can serve as a stepping stone for growth and transformation.

Episode Highlights:

• [2:15] Jenny’s philosophy on living as “love and light” and its impact on raising collective joy.
• [5:42] Growing up as the “neon purple sheep” of her family and how childhood dynamics shaped her emotional world.
• [12:30] Moving from New York to South Carolina and navigating the culture shock at age 11.
• [21:18] Viewing life as a stage: How different aspects of our personality emerge in different situations.
• [27:40] Breaking down the Adult Chair model and understanding how it can guide intentional living.
• [49:15] Reparenting yourself: How to meet your inner child and adolescent with love and compassion.
• [1:08:22] The power of breathwork to release stuck emotions and reconnect with the body.
• [1:16:44] Jenny’s advice on becoming the fullest expression of yourself and finding alignment.

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~ Explore Amanda’s NEW podcast: Breathwork Magic(Available on all major platforms or you can listen on Apple!)

To Connect with Jenny Janssen:
~Website: www.trueconsciousliving.com
~Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @trueconsciousliving

Resources Mentioned:
~ The Adult Chair Podcast by Michelle Chalfant: The Adult Chair
~ Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
~ Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle

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This episode of Manders Mindset features Brigitt Thompson, writer, coach, and host of the Thriving in Plain Sight podcast. Brigitt shares her journey of embracing vulnerability, overcoming shame, and using somatic awareness to navigate life’s complexities. She opens up about her experiences with financial challenges, entrepreneurship, and the lessons that inspired her book, Trust Yourself With Money. Brigitt offers powerful insights on reframing saving as self-care, the importance of connecting with the body, and how small mindful choices can transform your relationship with freedom and agency.

This episode is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and deep reflections on the connection between mindset and life’s challenges.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•Why vulnerability is a gateway to growth and deeper connections.

•How Brigitt Thompson uses the “cartilage metaphor” to reframe the way we think about saving money.

•The role of somatic awareness in calming stress and reclaiming personal power.

•Lessons from Brigitt’s entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of self-employment.

•Why focusing on small, intentional choices can create agency and shift your life.

Episode Timeline Highlights:

[1:10] - An introduction to Brigitt Thompson and her work as a writer, coach, and podcast host.

[2:49] - Brigitt’s core focus on agency and the power of personal choice.

[6:09] - Her academic background in communication and design and its influence on her career.

[9:07] - Insights from self-employment: the challenges and lessons of building a business.

[19:45] - The courage to write Trust Yourself With Money and share her vulnerabilities.

[29:22] - Somatic awareness and its power to transform emotional and mental challenges.

[38:28] - The cartilage metaphor: how reframing saving as a cushion for self-care changes everything.

[53:12] - Brigitt’s journey in podcasting and how it became a space for mindfulness and healing.

[1:05:22] - Brigitt’s advice: the importance of slowing down and embracing humanity.

To Connect with Amanda:

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~ Join the Manders Mindset Facebook Community HERE!
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~ Explore Amanda’s NEW podcast: Breathwork Magic(Available on all major platforms or you can listen on Apple!)

To Connect with Brigitt: 

~Brigitt Thompson’s website: http://www.brigittthompson.com/
~Thriving in Plain Sight podcast: Apple or Spotify
~Trust Yourself With Money: Build Financial Confidence Through the Simple Art of Saving by Brigitt Thompson: Purchase here on Amazon

Resources Mentioned:

•The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden

•The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

Final Thoughts:

Brigitt Thompson’s story is a

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In this inspiring episode of Manders Mindset, Amanda sits down with Lindsay Ford, a mindset coach, podcaster, and advocate for breaking free from limiting beliefs. Lindsay shares her transformative journey of shedding societal expectations, overcoming chronic pain, and embracing intuition to design a life she truly loves. Together, Amanda and Lindsay discuss the importance of identifying the stories we tell ourselves, the role of incremental shifts in creating change, and the power of asking, “Who am I at my core?”

Lindsay’s vulnerable storytelling takes us from her disciplined childhood as a competitive gymnast to her 13-year career in urban planning and her courageous leap into entrepreneurship. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about redefining success, healing from within, and crafting a life off-script.

Key Points:

[2:30] - Lindsay describes how she peeled back the layers of limiting beliefs to rediscover her core identity.
[7:15] - The lasting effects of a competitive gymnastics childhood on Lindsay’s adulthood.
[15:42] - How Lindsay overcame exertion headaches through mindset shifts and incremental changes.
[27:08] - The pivotal decision to leave a secure corporate career and pursue her passion for parenting education.
[35:56] - Redefining success and overcoming societal conditioning around work and income.
[45:10] - Lindsay’s insights into building an amicable co-parenting relationship after divorce.
[55:20] - Why safety—emotional, physical, and mental—is the foundation of personal growth.

To Connect with Amanda:

~ linktree.com/thebreathinggoddess
~ Instagram @thebreathinggoddess
~ TikTok @thebreathinggoddess
~ Join the Manders Mindset Facebook Community HERE!
~ Follow Manders Mindset on Instagram HERE!
~ Explore Amanda’s NEW podcast: Breathwork Magic(Available on all major platforms or you can listen on Apple!)

To Connect with Lindsay Ford:

~ Website: lindsayford.com
~ Instagram: @lindsayford
~ Facebook: Lindsay Ford Coaching
~ Lindsay Ford’s podcast: Break Free with Lindsay

Resources Mentioned:
~ Book recommendation: The Way Out by Alan Gordon and Alon Ziv
~ TED Talk: Tim Ferriss on Fear-Setting

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This episode dives into the transformative power of mindfulness, yoga, and holistic approaches to fertility. The guest, a yoga teacher and fertility coach, shares her personal journey through infertility and how integrating ancient wisdom, meditation, and breathwork reshaped her life. The conversation provides actionable insights on balancing the mind, body, and spirit to overcome challenges, find inner peace, and support overall well-being.

Listeners will learn about the importance of shifting mindsets, addressing energetic blockages, and the role of practices like yoga and meditation in creating harmony. This episode is perfect for anyone navigating fertility struggles or seeking tools to bring greater alignment and calm to their lives.

Key Points:

• [2:10] - Growing up on a Canadian farm and early life influences.
• [6:45] - Moving to New Zealand at 18 and experiencing a cultural shift.
• [15:30] - The first introduction to yoga and its initial impact.
• [21:12] - Transitioning from a "victim mindset" to empowerment through yoga during infertility.
• [34:50] - The role of energetic blockages, particularly in the root and sacral chakras, in fertility struggles.
• [43:30] - How mindfulness practices, such as meditation and yoga, contribute to emotional and physical health.
• [52:15] - The importance of introducing mindfulness and yoga practices to children and schools.

To Connect with Amanda:
~ linktree.com/thebreathinggoddess
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~ TikTok @thebreathinggoddess
~ Join the Manders Mindset Facebook Community HERE!
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~ Explore Amanda’s NEW podcast: Breathwork Magic(Available on all major platforms or you can listen on Apple!)

To Connect with Ashley:
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Ashley's Holistic Fertility Facebook Group

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In this episode of Manders Mindset, Amanda Russo is joined by empowerment coach Janessa Finley Ford. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral modification and energy psychology, Janessa shares her powerful journey of healing and self-discovery, offering insights into how to transform adversity into personal empowerment.

 In This Episode, You’ll Uncover:

How discomfort signals growth and why it’s essential for transformation.

The importance of intuition and aligning with universal laws.

Tips for reframing negative emotions into opportunities for growth.

Practical ways to master decision-making and foster self-leadership.

Why self-acceptance is key to unlocking your full potential.

Key Moments to Tune In:

[3:02] - Janessa’s upbringing in rural Nebraska and her early experiences.

[10:15] - Transitioning from a sheltered childhood to public school and facing bullying.

[23:12] - Unraveling repressed trauma and its impact on relationships.

[40:20] - How negative emotions promote growth and the power of holistic healing.

[52:18] - The importance of intuition in decision-making and transformation.

[1:07:45] - The law of opposites: How challenges signal progress and up-leveling.

[1:17:30] - Embracing self-leadership and the art of turning adversity into adventure.

This episode is packed with practical advice and profound wisdom to help listeners align with their true selves and create a life of purpose. Tune in for a transformative conversation!

Watch this episode HERE on YouTube!

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