Mind Over Habit

Why do intelligent, capable leaders sometimes make poor decisions under pressure?

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‎Why do so many professionals feel stuck despite having the skills, experience, and ambition to succeed?

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‎In this thought-provoking episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with Dr. Marcia Ruben, executive coach, organizational consultant, graduate leadership professor emerita, and author of The Neuroscience of Leadership: Rewire. Untangle. Lead.

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‎Known as "The Untangle Doctor," Dr. Ruben has spent more than three decades helping leaders understand the hidden mental patterns that create confusion, self-doubt, reactivity, and poor decision-making.

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‎Drawing from neuroscience, leadership development, complexity theory, and years of coaching experience, she explains why even highly accomplished leaders become trapped by what she calls "Thought Knots" and how they can rewire their thinking to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness.

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‎Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, or someone seeking personal growth, this episode will help you understand how your brain influences your decisions and how untangling old patterns can unlock your next level of leadership.

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‎In This Episode, You'll Learn:

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‎Why smart leaders get stuck

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‎What "Thought Knots" are and how they affect performance

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‎The difference between tangled and untangled leadership

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‎How neuroscience influences decision-making

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‎Why leaders react poorly under pressure

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‎Practical strategies for rewiring limiting thought patterns

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‎How to lead with clarity, confidence, and intention

Can trauma truly be healed, or do we simply learn to live with it?

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‎In this powerful episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, we sit down with Jacob Modak, founder of the Trauma Healed Coaching Program and practitioner trained through the C.H.E.K Institute.

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‎Growing up in a home marked by addiction, conflict, blame, and emotional pain, Jacob spent nearly two decades searching for answers. Through his own healing journey, he discovered a holistic approach that helped him overcome anxiety, depression, self-hatred, trauma patterns, and emotional suffering in a lasting way.

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‎Today, he helps others understand the connection between trauma, mental health, the nervous system, the body, spirituality, and personal transformation.

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‎This conversation explores trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, generational trauma, addiction, self-worth, emotional healing, and the hope that healing is possible—even when it feels impossible.

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‎Connect with Jacob via the link below:

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‎https://www.jacobmodak.com/coaching-programs

‎http://www.instagram.com/jacobmodak

‎https://www.youtube.com/@jacobmodakcoaching

What happens when life falls apart, expectations crumble, and you're left searching for meaning?

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‎In this powerful episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, we sit down with Eli Brackenbury, author of Finding God at 50, to discuss his remarkable journey through grief, divorce, identity loss, emotional exhaustion, and an unexpected spiritual awakening that transformed his life.

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‎Eli shares how a simple encounter with God during midlife became the catalyst for healing, renewed purpose, and a deeper understanding of faith beyond religion.

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‎Whether you're navigating loss, questioning your purpose, struggling with your faith, or simply searching for hope, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that it's never too late for a new beginning.

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Why do so many survivors wait years—even decades—before sharing their stories?

What does healing really look like after childhood trauma, and how can creativity, compassion, and community help people reclaim their voice?

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses sits down with Sheryl Hauk—author, retired music educator, survivor advocate, and author of Piece by Piece: A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Creativity.

Sheryl shares her journey from silence to advocacy, revealing why many survivors struggle to speak about their experiences and what finally helped her tell her story after years of carrying it alone. Together, they explore the realities of trauma recovery, the importance of being believed, the role of music and storytelling in healing, and how survivors can find strength without being defined by their past.

This conversation is filled with honesty, hope, wisdom, and practical insights for survivors, loved ones, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of resilience and healing.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Why many survivors stay silent for decades

What healing actually looks like beyond the stereotypes

How creativity and storytelling can support recovery

Common mistakes people make when responding to survivors

The importance of creating safe spaces for difficult conversations

How compassion and validation can change lives

Why resilience is built one step at a time

Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or seeking to better support someone you care about, this episode offers encouragement, understanding, and hope.

Listen now and discover how breaking silence can become the first step toward healing, connection, and transformation

‎What happens when the title you've carried for decades suddenly disappears?

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‎How do you rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and create a meaningful future without losing yourself in the process?

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‎In this empowering episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with Eva Palladino, resilience coach, speaker, and founder of Be Unprecedented.

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‎After spending more than 20 years leading organizational change for Fortune 100 companies, Eva faced an unexpected career disruption that forced her to redefine who she was beyond her professional identity. Instead of returning to the corporate world, she chose reinvention and built a movement dedicated to helping women create resilience, confidence, and sustainable success.

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‎Through her signature E.V.A. Method — Evaluate, Validate, Activate, Eva teaches women how to navigate uncertainty, rebuild self-trust, and move forward with clarity and courage.

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‎This conversation is packed with practical insights on resilience, entrepreneurship, personal growth, confidence, reinvention, and living life on your own terms.

‎What do you do when life doesn't look the way you expected, healing feels slow, and faith feels harder to hold onto?

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‎In this heartfelt episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with Laura Sharp-Waites, licensed minister, speaker, and host of At the Counter with the Baking Pastor. Laura is known for creating space for honest conversations about faith, grief, burnout, emotional healing, and the everyday moments where God quietly meets us.

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‎Together, they explore why healing often doesn't look like progress, the hidden grief many people carry, the pressure to always be strong, and how to recognize God's presence even in seasons of uncertainty and waiting.

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‎This conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating loss, transition, burnout, disappointment, or spiritual exhaustion.

‎What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next level of success is... you?

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‎In this powerful episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with entrepreneur, business strategist, and leadership coach Nate Yoder to explore what it truly means to build a business and life that creates freedom rather than dependence.

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‎From starting his first business at nine years old to building, scaling, and exiting multiple companies, Nate has learned that success alone doesn't guarantee fulfillment. He shares why many leaders unknowingly become the bottleneck in their organizations, how to build systems that scale, and why intentional leadership is the foundation of lasting impact.

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‎This conversation dives deep into leadership, culture, personal growth, purpose, business systems, and creating a legacy that extends beyond financial success.

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‎If you're a leader, entrepreneur, business owner, or someone striving to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing what matters most, this episode is for you.

Call to Action

Link to send listeners to:

https://www.itsnateyoder.com/

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What if success isn't about doing more, but about doing what matters most?

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‎In this episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with Scott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship, certified Human Behavior Consultant, author, coach, and leadership expert. After spending nearly 30 years in education, Scott transitioned into helping individuals discover their calling and align their time, talents, and financial resources with a purpose-driven life.

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‎Together, they explore productivity, stewardship, leadership, personal finance, communication, faith, and the mindset shifts required to move from simply working a job to living a meaningful calling. Scott shares practical strategies for identifying your purpose, overcoming limiting beliefs, managing your priorities, and building a life that reflects your deepest values.

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‎Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for greater clarity and fulfillment, this conversation offers powerful insights to help you live intentionally and create lasting impact.

‎Call to Action

Link to send listeners to:

https://inspiredstewardship.com/

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What if your symptoms aren't the real problem?

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‎What if anxiety, chronic illness, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, weight struggles, and emotional pain are simply signals pointing to something deeper?

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‎In this powerful episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses sits down with Magic Barclay, health practitioner, author, educator, trauma specialist, and host of A Magical Life Podcast.

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‎After surviving cancer, Lyme disease, stroke, diabetes, heart attack, hypoxia, childhood trauma, addiction, and domestic abuse, Magic transformed her life by focusing on one critical principle:

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‎Treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.

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‎Today, she helps people understand the connection between trauma, the immune system, the nervous system, emotional health, and physical well-being through a holistic and integrative approach.

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‎This conversation explores healing, resilience, personal responsibility, trauma recovery, self-love, immune health, and practical ways to create a healthier and more meaningful life.

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‎What if you could remember every single day of your life?

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‎In this fascinating and deeply inspiring episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, Moses sits down with Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor, life coach, author, and one of the very few people in the world living with Hyperthymesia—a condition that allows him to remember virtually every day of his life since the age of six.

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‎Frank shares what it's like to relive decades of memories, the emotional burden of remembering painful experiences, and how he learned to heal from the past instead of being trapped by it. Drawing from over 40 years of counseling experience and insights from his bestselling books, Frank reveals practical strategies for overcoming trauma, reducing stress, achieving happiness, and creating lasting personal transformation.

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‎If you've ever struggled with painful memories, anxiety, stress, or letting go of the past, this episode will give you hope, perspective, and practical tools for healing.

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‎https://healyshealing.com/

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‎You'll find valuable tools, exercises, and insights to help you heal your past and move confidently into your future.

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