The Mindrise Podcast

On paper, your life may look successful.

You have the career, the title, the responsibilities, the accomplishments—and yet something still feels off.

In this solo episode, Bailey explores why so many high-achievers become experts at showing up for everyone else while quietly disappearing from their own lives.

Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and personal experience, she explains why self-abandonment isn't a character flaw—it's often a survival strategy. When our nervous system perceives threat, whether in our careers, relationships, finances, or identity, we instinctively prioritize belonging over authenticity.

But there comes a point where surviving is no longer enough.

Bailey introduces a new way of thinking about personal growth: showing up for yourself isn't selfish—it's the next level of emotional maturity.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why high-achievers often lose connection with themselves
• How survival mode keeps you stuck in self-abandonment
• The role your nervous system plays in your decisions
• Why reflection is one of the fastest accelerators for growth
• Three simple questions that help you reconnect with yourself and raise your standards

If you've built a life that looks impressive but feels increasingly disconnected, this conversation is an invitation to stop performing your life—and start participating in it.

In this deeply honest conversation, Bailey sits down with Jessica Ball to talk about what it really looks like to get back up again — after burnout, postpartum identity shifts, career pivots, fear, failure, and seasons of feeling disconnected from yourself.

Jessica shares the story of walking away from a secure Homeland Security career at 21, moving to the Outer Banks with no real plan, becoming an ocean rescuer despite having almost no experience, and eventually finding purpose in EMS, motherhood, and community-building as the founder of Rize Run Club.

Together, Bailey and Jessica unpack the tension so many high-achievers live inside of: being successful on paper while quietly feeling stuck, numb, disconnected, or deeply unfulfilled internally.

This episode is about discomfort, evolution, courage, identity, and the willingness to take the next right step before you feel ready.

It's about learning that growth rarely feels graceful while it's happening — and realizing that sometimes the life that changes you most begins with a terrifying "Here I go."

What if the exhaustion you feel isn't coming from how much you're carrying… but from the story you've been carrying about yourself? In this deeply honest conversation, Bailey sits down with storytelling expert, narrative intelligence trainer, and author Michael McRay to explore the hidden narratives shaping our relationships, identity, healing, and sense of worth. Together, they unpack:

• Why so many high-achievers secretly feel disconnected from themselves
• How childhood wounds quietly become adult operating systems
• The "dark forest" season between your old identity and your next chapter
• Why self-awareness alone doesn't create transformation
• The difference between self-improvement and self-recovery
• How storytelling can bypass defensiveness and create real healing
• The concept of the "wild twin" — the parts of yourself you abandoned to stay accepted
• Why curiosity may be the most overlooked form of self-compassion

This episode is for the person who looks successful on paper… but knows something deeper still feels unresolved. You are not broken. But the story you've been living inside might need to change. For more links and show notes, visit www.themindrise.com/mindrise-podcast

You've done the work. You've built the life. On paper, it looks solid—maybe even impressive. So why does it still feel like something's… off?

In this episode of the Mindrise Podcast with Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW, we're unpacking the comparison trap—but not in the way you've heard before. Because this isn't just about scrolling social media and feeling "less than." It's about something deeper—and more subtle. It's about the fact that most of us aren't comparing ourselves to reality. We're comparing ourselves to a story we've created about someone else's life… and then using that story as a measuring stick.

And the cost of that? Disconnection. From yourself. From your life. From what actually matters to you.

Inside this episode, we explore:

• Why comparison pulls you out of your real life—and into a false one
• The invisible standards you're trying to live up to (without realizing it)
• How high-achievers get stuck chasing alignment instead of actually living it
• The moment awareness changes everything
• And the question that brings you back to what's actually yours

This isn't about "stop comparing yourself." It's about understanding why you do—and what it's quietly costing you. If you've ever felt successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside… this conversation will hit home.

Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW sits down with intuitive coach Gervase Kolmos for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it actually feels like to be a high-functioning woman in a system that never lets you catch up.

From the seemingly small stress of being "7–12 minutes behind" to the deeper pattern of constantly tracking everyone else's emotions, this episode unpacks the invisible mental load so many women carry—and why it's leaving them overwhelmed, disconnected, and exhausted.

Together, Bailey and Gervase explore:

• The nervous system impact of hypervigilance and over-attunement
• Why "helping" others is often a way to regulate ourselves
• The subtle ways women abandon themselves to keep the peace
• How self-containment becomes the bridge back to authentic connection
• And why learning to feel your feelings is both terrifying—and necessary

This conversation is equal parts science, lived experience, and truth-telling—offering a powerful reframe for women who are tired of holding everything together while losing themselves in the process.

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still feel off, behind, or disconnected… this episode will hit home.

For more information visit: www.themindrise.com and www.GervaseKolmos.com

Is AI a threat to your career—or a tool to unlock your greatest potential?

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Morrison, Global Head of People at Beamery Ltd., to explore how AI is transforming the human side of business. With a career spent shaping high-performing teams at top global tech companies, Scott brings a grounded, real-world perspective on how AI is being used to enhance—not replace—people in the workplace.

If you're a business owner, executive, or high-achiever feeling both curious and cautious about AI, this conversation is for you. Scott unpacks the fears so many of us feel—Will AI take my job? Will it make me lazy? Will I still be valuable?—and replaces them with clarity, confidence, and possibility.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why AI creates fear—and how to move past it

• Real examples of AI being used in HR and talent optimization

• The evolving role of leadership in an AI-enabled workplace

• How to stay human in a world of automation

• Scott's personal take on balance, ambition, and purpose in today's fast-paced world

About Our Guest: Scott Morrison is the Global Head of People at Beamery Ltd., where he leads innovative people strategies across global teams. With deep expertise in organizational design and employee engagement, Scott is passionate about aligning talent with impact. Outside of work, he lives near Columbus, Ohio with his husband Daniel and their dog Winston. He's a sci-fi reader, bourbon enthusiast, and a firm believer in living fully—both at work and at home.

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At Mindrise, we help ambitious leaders break free from burnout and realign with purpose. Our powerful coaching programs and courses are designed to help you reclaim your energy, sharpen your leadership, and create a life that actually feels as good as it looks.

👉 Learn more and enroll at www.themindrise.com/courses

In this episode of The Mindrise Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Gunther Heyder, a successful dentist who built and exited a thriving practice — all before the age of 40. While most professionals are doubling down on their careers at this stage, Dr. Heyder made a bold and uncommon move: stepping away to be present with his wife, his 2-year-old daughter, and their growing family.

But what happens after you step off the hamster wheel?

This conversation is a deep dive into the emotional, practical, and psychological journey of a high-performer who chose intentional living over endless achievement. We explore how Dr. Heyder built his business, what burnout looked like for him, why he chose early retirement, and how he's now navigating the uncertainty of "what's next."

If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or high-achiever who feels stuck in the grind but afraid to let go — this episode will challenge, inspire, and ground you in what truly matters.

• What drove Dr. Heyder to step away at the height of his career

• The hidden trade-offs of building a successful business

• How becoming a father shifted his values and time priorities

• What it feels like to sit in the "in-between" phase with no next step mapped out

• Advice for high-performers questioning whether the life they built is still the life they want

• Mindset shifts that can lead to more freedom, presence, and meaning

Gunther Heyder is a father, husband, and multifaceted entrepreneur who knows firsthand the balance between success and struggle. In this episode, Gunther opens up about recently stepping away from his dental practice partnership, sharing the reasons behind his decision, the challenges he faced, and the positives that come with change. Tune in for a candid conversation on how to manage life's highs and lows, dig deep into self-understanding, and redefine what it truly means to succeed.

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In this episode of The Mindrise Podcast, we sit down with Brooks Rossman—a leader known for transforming underperforming teams into top performers. Brooks shares his journey from rebuilding a sales force to cultivating leaders, and how a values-driven approach fueled exceptional results in the challenging world of medical device sales.

Why You'll Love This Episode:

1. Discover how a consultative leadership style grounded in authenticity, accountability, integrity, and purpose can drive real team transformation.

2. Learn strategies for hiring, training, and promoting key talent to build a high-performing organization.

3. Gain insights into operational optimization and strategic alignment that deliver tangible, region-leading results under pressure.

• Values-Driven Culture: Embedding authenticity and accountability unlocks team potential.

• Talent-Centric Growth: Hiring strategically and providing development opportunities fuels results.

• Data-Informed Decisions: Leveraging metrics helps fine-tune strategy and drive execution.

• Leadership Pipeline: Investing in people results in sustainable leadership renewal.

About Brooks:

Brooks Rossman is a seasoned and dynamic leader in medical device sales, renowned for transforming underperforming territories into high‑achieving teams. As Senior Regional Sales Manager in Sports Medicine, he led three distinct regions—South Texas, Pacific, and Ozark—empowering a team of 58 sales professionals with a culture grounded in authenticity, accountability, integrity, and purpose.

Undaunted by challenges, Brooks built a standout team in South Texas, growing his sales force from 6 to 23 and implementing operational processes that drove reproducible success. He also revitalized the Gulf Coast region, elevating it from last place to the consistently top-performing region in the division. In 2020, his region was the only one across 26 divisions to successfully meet its annual quota.

At the heart of Brooks's leadership style is a consultative and mission‑driven mindset—he blends strategic foresight with operational discipline, applying keen analysis of sales metrics and trends to design winning strategies. He's equally committed to people development, having hired, nurtured, and promoted five representatives into Regional Sales Manager roles.

On the podcast, Brooks will bring insights on how to develop yourself as a leader and elevate your team, rooted in real-world experience, strategic clarity, and purposeful leadership.

Connect with Brooks: Linkedin

Book Recommendation: Legacy by James Kerr

In this episode, Bailey Frumen sits down with Georgina Noel, a Certified Advanced EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner, to explore the power of mental resilience in transformational healing and performance. Georgina's journey began over 12 years ago when she discovered EFT to navigate profound grief after losing a close friend. That pivotal experience sparked a path—one that led her through healing physical trauma and into reclaiming her career with clarity and purpose.

If you've ever:

• Felt the pull to heal deeper than the "surface level,"

• Wondered if your internal blocks might be preventing your next move, or

• Longed for practical tools that move the emotional and mental needle…

…this episode is your guidepost. Georgina's story exemplifies how personal crises can become catalysts—not just for recovery, but for reinvention.

• Personal Resilience in Real Time: Georgina vividly shares how EFT helped her when traditional medicine could take her no further—during one of the toughest moments of her life.

• From Trauma to Transformation: This isn't just theory—it's lived experience. She reveals how tools like EFT and NLP helped her not only survive, but thrive.

• Grief as a Gateway to Growth: Georgina opens up about how grief pushed her to explore new healing modalities—and ultimately set her on the path to becoming a coach.

• Creating Aligned Change: By drawing from her background and training, she offers insight into how to shift mindset and actions when you're feeling stuck.

• Bringing Professional and Personal Together: Her work blends clean technique (via AAMET-certified EFT and NLP frameworks) with soulful, somatic healing—helping you move through obstacles from a place of self-trust.

Georgina Noel is a Certified Advanced EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Practitioner and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, based in Jersey, Channel Islands. She discovered EFT over eight years ago as a powerful tool for processing grief following the tragic loss of a close friend. That personal healing journey transformed her understanding of emotional wellness—and ultimately redirected her career.

Since then, she has applied EFT to help overcome a wide spectrum of challenges—from physical trauma (in one striking instance, EFT contributed to her recovery after she was stabbed, even while awaiting a skin graft when traditional medical options had been exhausted) to navigating career roadblocks and advancing her professional growth. Georgina is also a respected member of AAMET (Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques), reflecting her commitment to integrity, excellence, and community in her healing work.

Links to Find Georgina:

www.georginanoel.com

www.instagram.com/georginanoeleft

Meditations with Georgina

Join Bailey as she reflects on a pivotal journey that began in 2012, when after practicing therapy since 2007, she began to uncover a new path forward. This episode offers an intimate look at how she transitioned into coaching and built a multi‑six‑figure business that empowers her with freedom—of time, location, and creative expression. Listeners can expect candid insights into the emotional and practical steps of redefining one's career, the mindset shifts required, and the strategies behind creating a thriving, fulfilling coaching practice.

• The internal and external inspirations that sparked Bailey's desire to pivot from therapy to coaching.

• Practical steps she took to reinvent her career—what worked, what didn't, and what she wishes she'd known sooner.

• Core mindset shifts essential for embracing entrepreneurship and identifying your unique superpower.

• How she structured her business to support autonomy and creative freedom.

• Encouragement for fellow professionals considering their next chapter—validation that transformation is possible.

Here's a selection of recent Mindrise Podcast episodes that complement the themes of transformation, purpose, and personal growth:

• How to Reinvent Yourself with Craig Honeycutt (June 18, 2025) — Exploring strategies for personal reinvention.

• Why You Need to Be in The Room: The Value of Entrepreneurial Communities with Justin Davis (May 21, 2025) — The power of connection and community in building momentum.

• Self‑Quest: Finding Calm in the Chaos with Caroline Zwickson (April 16, 2025) — Discovering clarity amidst life's turbulence.

• Living and Leaving a Legacy with Eriksen Dickens (March 23, 2025) — Reflecting on purpose and generational impact.

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If you haven't already seen episode #65 on How to Reinvent Yourself, watch it here!