Mind Over Habit

‎Are you driving your mind—or is your mind driving you?

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‎In this fascinating conversation, we sit down with researcher, neurophilosopher, and author Alan Bodnar to explore the groundbreaking ideas behind his book The Self-Driving You.

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‎Drawing from more than a decade of studying neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, mindfulness, and human behavior, Alan explains why much of our lives run on automatic programming—and how we can regain control.

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‎We discuss consciousness, deliberate attention, habit formation, emotional regulation, mindfulness, brain rewiring, and the hidden potential within every human being.

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‎If you've ever wondered why change feels difficult or how to create lasting transformation, this episode offers both insight and practical strategies.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎The Self-Driving You framework

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‎Conscious versus automatic behavior

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‎System 1 and System 2 thinking

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‎Deliberate attention and brain rewiring

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‎The neuroscience of habits

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‎Mindfulness and emotional regulation

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‎Human potential and lifelong learning

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‎Practical strategies for personal transformation

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‎Connect with Alan:

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‎Website: theselfdrivingyou.com

What if the biggest secrets in human history were hiding in plain sight?

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‎In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with commercial pilot, former flight school owner, and science fiction author David Brandon. After witnessing a UFO at age thirteen, David began a lifelong journey exploring extraterrestrial life, government disclosure, advanced technologies, consciousness, and humanity's place in the cosmos.

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‎We discuss his novel Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within, the concept of secret space programs, UFO/UAP disclosure, anti-gravity propulsion, spirituality, and what the future may hold if humanity discovers we're not alone.

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‎Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or simply curious, this conversation offers plenty to think about.

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‎In This Episode:

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‎David's childhood UFO encounter

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‎Aviation perspectives on UFO sightings

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‎Secret space programs and Solar Warden

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‎Government disclosure efforts

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‎Consciousness and extraterrestrial life

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‎Advanced technologies and future possibilities

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‎The inspiration behind Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within

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‎Connect with David:

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‎Website: ringsofsaturn.ca

What happens when we stop trying to shrink ourselves to fit someone else’s definition of success?

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‎In this episode of Mind Over Habit, we sit down with Jane Cooke, the Chief Confidence Catalyst and creator of Empowered Brilliance. Jane is a multiple international bestselling author, energy guide, and retired Learning & Development professional who helps women—particularly plus-size leaders—reclaim their confidence, embrace visibility, and recognize the brilliance they already possess.

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‎Jane shares her own journey from feeling pressured to make herself smaller in corporate America to discovering that her greatest power came from embracing her authentic gifts. We explore confidence, self-love, body image, leadership, visibility, shame, and what it really means to stop apologizing for taking up space.

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‎This is a conversation about remembering that you don't need to become someone else to be powerful—you need to become more fully yourself.

What happens when addiction takes you closer to losing everything—and even closer to losing your life?

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‎Today's guest, Timothy Moylan, knows that journey firsthand.

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‎Tim is the author of Rock Bottom Has a Basement: From the Bottle to Borrowed Time, a deeply personal story about alcoholism, legal trouble, loss, a life-threatening heart condition, recovery, faith, accountability, and ultimately rebuilding a life he once thought might be beyond repair.

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‎Today, Tim is a husband, father, Montana business owner, and advocate for hope and second chances.

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‎In this conversation, we'll talk honestly about addiction and recovery, what it really means to reach rock bottom, why accountability matters, the role of family and faith, and how the lessons learned through recovery can transform not only someone's personal life but also the way they lead a business and serve others.

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‎Most importantly, this is a conversation about one powerful idea:

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‎Your worst chapter doesn't have to be your final chapter.

What does it really take to build meaningful connections across cultures, communities, and organizations?

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‎In this episode, we sit down with Mathias Lemos Castillo, a cultural bridge-builder, community engagement consultant, and founder of MLC Consulting.

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‎Born and raised in Uruguay before moving to the United States, Mathias brings a unique bilingual and international perspective to conversations about cultural competency, inclusive leadership, workplace inclusion, and community building.

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‎We explore why diversity alone isn't enough, how organizations can create environments where people genuinely feel included, and what it takes to communicate effectively when people bring different cultures, experiences, and perspectives to the table.

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‎Mathias also shares lessons from his work helping organizations navigate cultural differences, strengthen community relationships, and turn inclusion from an idea into something people actually experience.

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‎If you've ever wondered how leaders can build stronger teams, communicate across differences, or create spaces where people feel heard and valued, this conversation is for you.

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How do successful e-commerce brands turn advertising spend into predictable growth?

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‎In this episode of Mind Over Habit, Moses sits down with Dominic Kronthaler, an e-commerce paid advertising specialist who helps brands scale through online advertising.

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‎With his agency experience contributing to $730 million in total revenue for e-commerce clients over the past seven years, Dominic brings a practical perspective on paid ads, customer acquisition, and what it takes to turn an online store into a scalable business.

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‎We explore the biggest advertising mistakes e-commerce founders make, the difference between simply running ads and building a profitable acquisition system, and how entrepreneurs can approach growth with greater clarity and discipline.

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What happens when you've achieved everything you thought you wanted, but something still feels off?

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‎In this powerful episode of Mind Over Habit, we sit down with Larissa Postell, Certified NLP and Somatics Coach, Business Growth Strategist, and leadership transformation expert, to explore the hidden relationship between personal identity, nervous system regulation, burnout, and business success.

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‎After spending more than two decades in enterprise demand generation and corporate leadership, Larissa discovered that sustainable success isn't built solely through strategy—it begins within the leader themselves.

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‎Together, we explore why burnout is rarely about workload, how unconscious leadership patterns shape business outcomes, the role of the nervous system in decision-making, and what it truly means to lead from an authentic place rather than a conditioned identity.

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‎Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, leader, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation offers profound insights into creating success that doesn't come at the cost of your well-being.

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‎Connect with Larissa:

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‎[Leadership Shadow Quiz](https://larissanicole.com/leadership-shadow-quiz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

What if the stories you tell yourself—and the stories you've lived—hold the key to your growth?

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‎In this inspiring episode of Mind Over Habit, we sit down with Kevin "Kevie The Dreamer" Jackson, creative storyteller, singer, nurse, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Kultivation with Kevie: Stories, Nostalgia and Empowerment.

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‎After hosting nearly 200 conversations with entertainers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and everyday people, Kevie has discovered that our greatest lessons often come from our personal stories, childhood memories, and life's unexpected challenges.

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‎Together, we explore the healing power of nostalgia, the role of storytelling in personal growth, balancing passion with purpose, building confidence through creativity, and what it truly means to "grow through what you go through."

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‎Whether you're navigating a career transition, building a personal brand, rediscovering your purpose, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will leave you encouraged and empowered.

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‎Connect with Kevin Jackson (Kevie The Dreamer): https://www.keviethedreamer.com

What if meditation didn't require sitting cross-legged in silence for 30 minutes?

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‎In this episode of Mind Over Habit, we sit down with Breanna Rae, creator of the Walking Meditation App and founder of the Rebel Mindfulness movement.

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‎Breanna shares how one of the most painful seasons of her life—including grief, career uncertainty, financial struggles, and the sudden loss of her sister—led her to create a completely different approach to mindfulness. Instead of forcing herself to sit still, she began combining movement with meditation and discovered a practice that helped her heal, reflect, and regain her footing.

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‎Together, we explore why traditional meditation doesn't work for everyone, how walking meditation can improve mental clarity and emotional resilience, practical ways to build a mindfulness habit, and why self-improvement doesn't have to be complicated.

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‎Whether you're struggling with stress, grief, burnout, anxiety, or simply looking for a more practical approach to mindfulness, this conversation offers actionable insights and hope.

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‎Connect with Breanna Rae: https://walkingmeditation.org/

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‎Download the Walking Meditation App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walking-meditation-breathe/id6751961541

What happens when you combine chess, artificial intelligence, improv comedy, game design, and creative problem-solving? You get a fascinating conversation about how we learn, create, adapt, and think differently.

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‎In this episode of Mind Over Habit, Moses sits down with Daniel Leeson, creator of Chessferatu, a gothic chess-training game designed to make chess-opening practice more engaging through play.

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‎Daniel shares the story behind Chessferatu and explains how his experiences in Las Vegas improv, immersive entertainment, hospitality, podcasting, and AI-assisted creation shaped the way he approaches creativity.

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‎We explore:

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‎How AI can become a creative tool rather than a replacement for human creativity

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‎Where AI still gets things wrong—and why human judgment matters

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‎What improv can teach us about adaptability and problem-solving

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‎Why games can make learning more engaging and effective

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‎What traditional education can learn from game design

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‎How combining seemingly unrelated ideas can lead to breakthrough creativity

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‎How creators can use AI without losing their originality

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‎What chess can teach us about strategy and adapting to uncertainty

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‎How to turn an unusual idea into a finished product

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‎Daniel offers a refreshing perspective on AI and creativity: the more powerful our tools become, the more important human judgment, curiosity, taste, and critical thinking become.

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‎If you're interested in AI, creativity, entrepreneurship, education, game-based learning, or developing a more adaptable mindset, this episode is for you.

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‎Learn more about Daniel and Chessferatu:

‎[Chessferatu / Daniel Leeson's Website](http://halfcockedtales.com/chessferatu/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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‎🎙️ Listen to Mind Over Habit and discover how changing the way you think can change the way you live, work, and create.

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