In this episode, Daniel interviews his friend Florian, who shares an inspirational story of moving from Germany to the US, experiencing fertility challenges, and undergoing a significant fitness transformation. Florian discusses the hardships of transitioning to life in America, his deep love for the country's ideals, and the trials he and his wife faced while trying to have children. Despite numerous setbacks, Florian chose to prioritize his health for both his family's well-being and his personal growth. The discussion highlights Florian's commitment to fitness, culminating in his participation in a Spartan Beast race, and explores the numerous benefits of saying yes to challenges, maintaining positive self-talk, and breaking down goals into manageable steps. Ultimately, Florian’s tale illustrates the profound impact of physical and mental fitness on all aspects of life, from personal relationships to career achievements.

00:00 Introduction to the Guest and His Journey

00:55 Moving to America: Challenges and Inspirations

04:11 Struggles with Fertility and Overcoming Adversity

06:01 Fitness Transformation: Motivation and Process

13:40 The Spartan Beast Challenge: A Test of Endurance

23:05 Impact of Fitness on Life and Career

30:35 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

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Journey to Authentic Self - A Conversation with Bridger Thurston

In this episode of MindFit Mentor, host Dan welcomes his good friend and client Bridger Thurston. Bridger shares his journey of transformation, focusing on overcoming challenges in fitness, personal relationships, and mindset. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, soul-searching, and living a purpose-driven life. Bridger discusses how meditation, therapy, and being true to one’s identity have played crucial roles in his progress. They explore the significance of continuous self-improvement and being in tune with one's inner needs, urging listeners to seek their true selves for a fulfilling life.

00:00 Introduction to MindFit Mentor

00:07 Meet Bridger Thurston

00:58 Bridger's Early Life and Influences

02:02 The Door-to-Door Sales Mindset

03:25 Struggles with Consistency

05:04 Hitting Rock Bottom

08:47 The Role of Meditation

14:16 Discovering Authenticity

20:19 The Journey of Self-Discovery

26:39 Bridger's Needs and Spiritual Vibes

26:47 Living True to Yourself

27:18 Soul and Body Connection

29:27 Mind, Body, and Spirit

30:46 Taking Action and Overcoming Barriers

35:14 Finding Your Authentic Self

36:36 Moving Forward Authentically

44:47 Advice for Listeners

46:40 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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In this episode of Mindfit Mentor, Felicia Hurst shares her incredible journey of overcoming depression through fitness and emotional work. Felicia, a wife, mother of five, massage therapist, and certified personal trainer, discusses her experiences following her mother's tragic suicide and how this event changed her life's trajectory. She candidly talks about navigating her grief, the significance of therapy, the healing power of fitness, and the transformative moments that led to her realization of self-worth. This heartfelt story highlights the importance of vulnerability, support systems, and relentless self-improvement.

00:00 Introduction to Mindfit Mentor

00:07 Meet Felicia Hurst

00:58 A Life-Changing Event in 2017

03:59 Coping with Grief and Anger

05:37 Fitness as a Lifeline

09:39 Therapy and Emotional Healing

13:04 Struggles During the Pandemic

15:25 Seeking Help and Finding Strength

21:16 Advice for Those Struggling

24:01 Breaking Down Walls: The Importance of Asking for Help

24:36 The Five Pillars of Health: A Holistic Approach

25:05 The Power of Vulnerability in Relationships

26:03 Understanding and Overcoming Pain Addiction

28:22 Facing Your Problems: A Personal Journey

31:58 A Transformative Experience: The Healing Power of Mushrooms

37:59 Emotional Release Through Massage and Meditation

40:35 Achieving Goals: The Bikini Competition Journey

46:39 The Role of Self-Identity in Personal Growth

48:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Healing Through Self-Compassion and Movement: Clarice Paulson's Journey with Eating Disorders

In this episode of MindFit Mentor, host Daniel is joined by Clarice Paulson, a certified life and trauma-informed coach specializing in helping young women with eating disorders through her business, Balanced Recovery. Clarice shares her personal journey with an eating disorder and how it inspired her to aid others in repairing their relationships with food and fitness. She stresses the importance of self-compassion, awareness, and the concept of a 'life worth living' list for a fulfilling life. The conversation explores how societal pressures impact eating habits and the significance of a supportive community in recovery. Clarice and Daniel also discuss practical approaches to cultivate self-love, set achievable health goals, and the role of movement in understanding one's body.

00:00 Introduction to MindFit Mentor

00:08 Meet Clarice Paulson: Life and Trauma Coach

01:31 Clarice's Personal Journey with Eating Disorders

02:36 Understanding the Relationship with Food

04:44 The Emotional Connection to Food

06:10 Steps to Change Your Mindset About Food

07:30 The Importance of Self-Compassion

12:27 Clarice's Continued Journey and Achievements

17:20 Recognizing and Addressing Eating Disorders

21:28 Supporting Loved Ones with Eating Disorders

29:46 Building Self-Confidence and Compassion

33:01 Setting Healthy Goals and Living a Passionate Life

37:58 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Step 1. Deep breath work while sucking in extra air at the top for 3-6ish breaths

Step 2. Induction: start at your feet and then breath in to become aware of where they are in space and how they feel.

Move up slowly along your body as if water is slowly rising and deflating your balloons as you breath out and get into a deep relaxed state

(This just helps to access your subconscious mind and allows for a more in depth body scan)

Step 3. Slowly turn off all of your senses, smell, hearing, taste, touch, and vision

This is where you step into your minds eye and access the pineal gland

Step 4. Targeting a negative emotion, finding where you feel it inside of your body and accepting that it is real and it is there

You will then envision what that looks like and get into the details of how this negative emotion is effecting you.

Step 5. Realize that you can not get rid of that physical and mental feeling alone...

You can verbally say a mini prayer that is asking for God to take this away from you and that you trust him as you picture in your minds eye the savior standing there taking your burden away.

Step 6. Let the light of Christ fill your body in the specific area where you felt the negative emotion and intentially replace it with a positive fruit of the spirit like peace love or joy.

then the light will eventually fill your entire body as then become the light and it radiates through you from your feet to the top of your head.

Step 7. Envision the person you want to become 5 years from now.

How do they behave? How do they feel? What is their daily routine? What are they thinking?

Become that person because that is who you are!!

Step 8 Then slowly come back to conscientiousness and physically walk into that person you saw 5 years from now because that is who you are becoming.

-homeless people (why self identity is important)

Promise: I am going to share with you 3 secrets to help you embrace positive psychology

Proof: I got my degree in psychology and have been studying this for a long time.

Plan: My job isn’t to just teach you how it’s to break your personal false beliefs that are holding you back. These 3 secrets will help you.

1. The actual importance of self identity.

My story about sales and becoming better based on affirmations and identity shifts

2. The body keeps a score/ messages from the body

- Iron cowboy James Lawrence story with his liver and frustration from his book.

3. You are what you repeatedly do

In psychology we teach that you are the sum total of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How can you practice this?

Walk through breaking the habit of being yourself meditation

Master Your Psychology and Mindset: Prioritize Your Time and Change Your Behaviors

Welcome to another transformative episode of MindFit Mentor! This week, we dive deep into mastering psychology and mindset to help you take control of your life.

Learn how to effectively prioritize your time using the 'five F's': faith, family, fitness, finance, and fun.

Discover the six core human needs as outlined by Tony Robbins: certainty, uncertainty, significance, connection and love, growth, and contribution.

We'll explore the powerful concept of habit stacking to gradually change undesired behaviors and the importance of incremental progress with our motivating motto, 'one more.'

Tune in for personal anecdotes that bring these concepts to life and leave with actionable steps to start your journey today.

Don’t forget to share this episode and spread the message of growth and empowerment!

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