In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks speaks with MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, about anxiety, mental wellness, and one of the biggest misconceptions many people have:

Thinking more is not the solution to overthinking.

Drawing on over 40 years of clinical and teaching experience, MJ shares practical tools and insights that help people move beyond worry and build genuine emotional resilience.

Together, they explore:

• why overthinking fuels anxiety

• the role of sleep in mental wellness

• self-awareness as a learnable skill

• practical ways to reduce stress

• how the Talker feeds self-criticism

• why compassion matters more than perfection

A practical and deeply valuable conversation for anyone looking to better understand anxiety and create more calm in daily life.

🌿 About MJ Murray Vachon

Mental wellness expert, creator of the Inner Challenge Master Class, and host of Creating Midlife Calm.

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks speaks with longevity strategist and author Sandy Martin about one of the most overlooked factors in health and longevity:

The voice in your head.

After a mold-related brain injury forced her to rebuild her health from the ground up, Sandy discovered that lasting wellness isn’t just about adding more supplements, devices, or protocols.

It’s about removing what the body is fighting first.

Together, they explore:

• the relationship between stress and longevity

• why the Talker loves comfort and certainty

• how judgment impacts health

• why social media may be fueling chronic stress

• the power of letting go

• practical longevity habits that actually matter

A fascinating conversation on biology, mindfulness, health optimization, and living well longer.

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🌿 About Sandy Martin

Creator of the Biological EDGE Framework

Author of Biological EDGE: A Practical Guide to Longevity

Founder of the bioEDGE Longevity Summit

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks speaks with Spencer Delisle from Art of Living Canada about the restless modern mind, the “Talker,” and how breathwork can help bring us back into presence.

Spencer shares his journey from external success and inner exhaustion into a life centered around meditation, breathwork, awareness, and emotional well-being.

Together, they explore:

• why the mind becomes addicted to noise

• why slowing down feels difficult today

• how the Talker grows louder when energy is low

• the role of breathwork in calming the nervous system

• presence, peace, and the deeper Self beyond thought

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation about mental health, modern overwhelm, and reconnecting with yourself through awareness and breath.

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🌿 About Spencer Delisle

Teacher & leader with Art of Living Canada

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdelisle/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spencer.delisle

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdelisle/

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Global: https://www.artofliving.org/us-en

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks speaks with Charlie Baldwin from the Art of Living Foundation about breathwork, presence, and the constant noise of the modern mind.

Charlie shares how breathwork can help regulate the nervous system, reduce mental chatter, and bring us back into a calmer, more grounded state.

Together, they explore why silence feels uncomfortable, how overstimulation affects mental health, and why peace may be much closer than we think.

A practical and deeply human conversation about slowing down, breathing, and reconnecting with yourself.

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🌿 About Charlie Baldwin

Breathwork & mindfulness teacher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charjbaldwin

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charliejbaldwin

🌿 About Art of Living

Global nonprofit focused on stress relief and emotional well-being through breathwork and meditation.

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks speaks with Kiana and Andrew Joyner of Soul Journey Therapy & Coaching Services about relationships, communication, and the inner voice that shapes both.

They explore how many conflicts aren’t truly about the other person — but about the thoughts, stories, and interpretations we bring into the relationship.

This conversation offers a grounded and honest look at how awareness of the inner dialogue can transform connection, reduce conflict, and bring more clarity into how we relate to each other.

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🌿 About Kiana & Andrew Joyner

Founders of Soul Journey Therapy & Coaching Services

Website: https://www.souljourneyproject.com

Instagram & Facebook: @souljourneyproject

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks speaks with Shalin Desai from the Art of Living Foundation about breath, presence, and the inner critic.

Shalin explains how SKY Breathing helps reduce the intensity of the inner voice — not by fighting it, but by calming the system beneath it.

Together, they explore why the mind cannot be managed at the level of the mind, and how breath becomes a direct path back to clarity, calm, and presence.

This is a grounded and practical conversation on how to experience more ease in daily life.

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🌿 About Shalin Desai | Art of Living Foundation

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalindesai/

🌿 About Art of Living

Global nonprofit focused on stress relief and well-being through breathwork and meditation

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks welcomes Sarah Thomas from Behold Retreats for a different kind of conversation — one about psychedelics, inner healing, and the voice in your head.

Sarah explains how psychedelics, when held in the right setting, can help people become aware of the inner dialogue instead of being controlled by it. Throughout the conversation, she frames the Talker as something that can be observed, worked with, and gradually retrained rather than something that defines who we are.  

They explore healing versus expansion, trauma versus suffering, and why support, preparation, and integration matter so much in this kind of work.

Behold Retreats offers legal retreats in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Portugal, with an approach centered on safety screening, small groups, private consultation, coaching, and integration support.  

This episode is thoughtful, surprising, and deeply aligned with the Mind Triumph question:

What happens when we stop identifying with the voice in our head?

🌿 About Sarah Thomas / Behold Retreats

Behold Retreats provides guided psychedelic retreat experiences with a focus on safety, preparation, ceremony, and integration. Their model includes exploratory consultation, tailored support, and post-retreat integration tools.  

Connect with Behold Retreats:

Website: https://www.behold-retreats.com/

Instagram: @behold_retreats

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In this powerful episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks welcomes Dr. Mark Sherman for a deeply meaningful conversation on healing, mindfulness, and the Inner Critic.

Dr. Sherman shares how the Talker often shows up as a scared inner part — one that can feel like identity, but is not the whole self.

Together, they explore healing as a movement toward wholeness, meaning, and remembering what is most important.

This episode is a beautiful reminder:

you are not the voice that judges you.

🌿 About Dr. Mark Sherman
Family Physician | Mindfulness Teacher | Founder of BCALM

🌐 Personal site:
https://livingthismoment.ca/about/

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That voice in your head?

It is not who you are.

In EP33 of Mind Triumph, Dr. Mark Sherman shares a powerful perspective on the Inner Critic, healing, and returning to wholeness.

🎙️ The Talker Is Not Who You Are

A deeply compassionate conversation on fear, healing, and remembering the Self beyond the noise.

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks welcomes John Woychuk for a thoughtful and deeply grounding conversation about overthinking, anxiety, and the Inner Talker.

John shares practical tools for observing thought patterns, grounding through the body, and creating space between yourself and the stories your mind keeps repeating.

Together, they explore how awareness can gradually loosen the grip of fear-driven thinking and help you reconnect with a deeper sense of ease.

This episode is especially powerful for anyone struggling with mental noise, chronic overthinking, or anxiety loops.

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🌿 About John Woychuk

Canadian Certified Counsellor | ADHD, Trauma & Anxiety Support

Mindfulness & Presence-Based Therapy

🌐 Website:

https://www.jwoychukcounselling.ca/

Instagram handle @john.woy

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In this episode of Mind Triumph, Aleks welcomes Steve Braun for a powerful conversation about adversity, resilience, and transformation.

Difficult moments can feel overwhelming — but they can also shape who we become. Steve shares how his own experiences led him to a deeper understanding of growth, meaning, and inner strength.

Together, they explore how hardship can become a turning point, and how shifting perspective can open the door to clarity and purpose.

This episode is a reminder that your hardest moments may carry more value than you think.

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🌿 About Steve Braun

Coach & Speaker focused on resilience, mindset, and personal transformation

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https://www.stevebraun.org/

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@coachstevebraun

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