‎What if your greatest setbacks could become the foundation of your greatest success?

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‎In this inspiring episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with Jordan Mendoza—entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, podcast host, LinkedIn growth expert, and Founder & CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting.

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‎Jordan shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity, from childhood challenges and life-threatening experiences to leaving a stable career to build a thriving business and personal brand. He reveals how every obstacle became a lesson that helped shape his unique approach to leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and social media growth.

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‎Together, they discuss the power of storytelling, personal branding, LinkedIn growth strategies, entrepreneurship, and how anyone can transform adversity into their competitive advantage.

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‎In This Episode You'll Learn:

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‎How to turn adversity into opportunity

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‎The mindset required to overcome major life challenges

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‎Why personal branding matters more than ever

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‎How Jordan grew a massive audience on LinkedIn

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‎The secrets to building an engaged online community

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‎How storytelling can grow your influence and business

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‎The importance of resilience in entrepreneurship

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‎Lessons learned from leaving a traditional career

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‎How to launch and grow a successful newsletter

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‎Practical ways to blaze your own trail in life and business

What does it take to rise from adversity, become a CEO, lead organizational transformation, and inspire thousands around the world?

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‎In this powerful episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with Victoria Pelletier—award-winning executive leader, board director, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and one of the world's leading voices on leadership, resilience, personal branding, and workplace transformation.

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‎Known as the "Turnaround Queen" and "CEO Whisperer," Victoria shares her incredible journey from overcoming early-life trauma to becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at age 24, President at 35, and CEO at 41.

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‎Together, they explore the principles of Whole Human Leadership, the future of work in the age of AI, building authentic personal brands, creating inclusive cultures, and developing the resilience needed to thrive through life's greatest challenges.

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‎This conversation is packed with leadership wisdom, practical strategies, and inspiration for anyone looking to grow personally and professionally.

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‎In This Episode You'll Learn:

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‎How adversity can become your greatest strength

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‎The mindset behind resilient leadership

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‎What Whole Human Leadership really means

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‎How to build a powerful personal brand

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‎The future of leadership in an AI-driven world

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‎Why diversity and inclusion matter for business success

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‎How relationship-based leadership drives results

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‎Lessons from leading large-scale business transformations

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‎What if your most meaningful years are still ahead of you?

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‎In this inspiring episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, Moses Dada sits down with Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author, and Vital Aging expert David McNally to explore purpose, resilience, leadership, and how to make the next chapter of life your best one yet.

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‎Drawing from a lifetime of helping people unlock their potential—as well as his own experiences navigating grief, cancer, caregiving, and personal transformation—David shares practical wisdom on living with purpose regardless of age or circumstance.

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‎Whether you're approaching retirement, navigating a major life transition, or simply seeking a deeper sense of meaning, this conversation will remind you that if you're alive, your mission on earth isn't finished.

What if aging wasn't about decline, but about expansion, contribution, and purpose?

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‎In this thought-provoking episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses Dada sits down with Dr. Deborah Heiser, Applied Developmental Psychologist, TEDx Speaker, author of The Mentorship Edge, and founder of The Mentor Project.

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‎Drawing from decades of research in psychology, aging, mentorship, and human development, Dr. Heiser challenges many of society's misconceptions about growing older. She explains why mentorship is a natural human drive, how purpose evolves throughout life, and why some of our most meaningful contributions often happen later in life.

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‎Together, they explore the science of generativity, the power of mentoring relationships, preparing for retirement with purpose, mental wellbeing across the lifespan, and how every person can create a meaningful legacy.

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‎This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone seeking personal growth, stronger relationships, greater purpose, and a more optimistic perspective on aging.

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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.