The Minds Gym Podcast

The beautiful 3X World Figure Champion Veronica Malloy!  She survives cancer and a rough divorce, that gets her to the podium! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world!  Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen! Now live on The Minds Gym Podcast and YouTube!

The Minds Gym Podcast most emotional interview yet! Veronica Malloy, 39 years old and is originally from Brazil.  She is a 3 time World Natural Olympia Figure Champion and has also been the USA Natural Olympia Team Captain and Competitor.  She has lived in the United States for over 20 years. She is currently married to her second husband and has a daughter from her previous marriage that is seventeen and is going to Utah State University.

While living in Las Vegas she was diagnosed with uterine cancer, got a divorce, had a baby and experienced some very depressing and dark times.  The secrets she shares during her interview are crazy! How she dealt with this devastating disease.  In 2010 she made a decision to drastically change her life, physically and emotionally.  She took up fitness and a stringent nutrition program to feed her mind, body and soul.   She made a decision to become a healthy and emotionally sound human being. She decided to take care of herself, so she could be a strong and an independent woman. She says, “I wouldn’t trade any of my experiences and trials. It made me who I am today!”

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Chris Burkard - The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes the world renown photographer Chris Burkard. He is an amazingly talented photographer, incredible daredevil, has over 3 million Instagram followers, a writer, author and film maker. We discuss how he has learned how to master suffering on a bicycle, his insane 200-800 mile solo nonstop bike races he often does. This interview discusses his mind, his heart and his soul.  He shares about his monkey mind, anxiety, family, traveling, and what makes him tick! What a pleasure it was to have a real conversation with Chris.  His thoughts on the Covid-19 Corona virus and the benefits of it.  We also discuss his new kids book, The Boy Who Spoke To The Earth. He shares briefly about his movie Under An Arctic Sky. A must listen. Hear thoughts about Chris Burkard, you have never heard before!

I highly recommend you watch the recent movie he produced, Under An Arctic Sky!  It’s an amazing movie of hard core weather in Iceland and you see how hard he labors to get the perfect and rarest photos and video! His film project documents a journey to remote corners of Iceland in the middle of winter in search of the perfect surf.  The surfers set sail along the frozen shores of Iceland.  A twenty-five year storm arrives and changes their filming plans. If you want to see some of the most beautiful, scenic and artistic cinematography, then watch, Under An Arctic Sky.

Thanks Chris Burkard for your time, what a treat it was to converse with you. 

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#thework

Gabi Israelsen, is a kind and mature 23 year old, from Alpine, UT.  She was sexually abused by her father who was an LDS bishop at the time of the abuse.  She is currently working towards her master's degree in Social Work at UVU with hopes of becoming a Trauma Therapist. She lost her mom 2 years ago from Lung Cancer which motivated her to start a grief camp for kids called Camp Koah. She also owns a humanitarian company called SAY International. Their mission is to help those living in poverty overcome trauma in order to access the creative part of their minds and ultimately solve their own problems.  They currently work in Fiji, Tanzania, and Peru and run trips every summer!  Her ultimate goal in life is to write a curriculum that can be used in schools around the world to help children learn how to use their minds and problem solve, instead of just filling their minds with information.  She is a young lady on a real mission to change the way we educate children. Her story is delightful and intriguing. Tune in, you’re in for a real treat.  Her mind is well beyond her years. 

The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes, Nelson Lee. 

He is the founder of Building Brain Waves and has recovered from anxiety, OCD, and depression.  He understands and knows how tough navigating the current world of mental health can be. As a result, he created Building Brain Waves, which is dedicated to educating others about building habits, skills, and an environment that will help them successfully improve their mental health. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group classes, speaking engagements, or the content he creates, he is striving to help you live the life you want to be living.  His story is interesting and thought provoking. Listen up and learn some new tools for your lovely mind. 

#buildingbrainwaves, #nelsonlee, #OCD, #anxiety, #depression, #mentalhealth, #themindsgympodcast

Part 2 with Gregg Godfrey he gets very emotional, he shares some very personal life experiences that he’s never shared in public before.  He is the open, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah.

He shares more incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world.He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur.Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney  He figured out a way to do what you love and have financial success doing it. He’s a huge fan of The Work of Byron Katie, after struggling with his devastating recent divorce.

He Pioneered the crazy nitro circus motorcross daredevil industry, led by Travis Pastrana and was in charge of promoting and  putting massive live shows together.

Owner of Godfrey entertainment.

In November 2007, he won the Baja 1000, setting a world record for his 1280-mile, 40-hour-and-22-minute solo motorbike run of the off-road race.

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The vulnerable, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah shares some incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world.

He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur.

Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney  He figured out a way to do what you love and have financial success doing it.

He’s a huge fan of The Work of Byron Katie, after struggling with his devastating recent divorce.

He Pioneered the crazy nitro circus motorcross daredevil industry, led by Travis Pastrana and was in charge of promoting and  putting massive live shows together.

Owner of Godfrey entertainment.

In November 2007, he won the Baja 1000, setting a world record for his 1280-mile, 40-hour-and-22-minute solo motorbike run of the off-road race.

#dieselbrothers, #travispastrana, #gregggodfrey, #nitrocircus, #baja1000, #thework

I’d like to thank all the humans in my life that have assisted in molding me into the human being I have become today. So many people to thank and so many experiences to share. “The work” of Byron Katie has completely changed my perception of reality.  It is the way out of any conflict, crisis, or stressful event.  In my experience it is the solution to any problem that has ever ever existed.   I want to thank you the listeners, the world, Byron Katie, my anxiety and family.  Have a Happy New Year in 2020!  I also share some Ram Dass quotes. What a legacy he left with us.  Thank you all for being you. 

Taylor Church, the well spoken trilingual LDS bachelor, discusses his life, upbringing and his experience with writing books. He is a professional spikeball player (on the #6 ranked team in the world). He has a podcast, Of Stone & Clay.  Author of two books (I’m Trying Here and Return Not Desired). He has a third book, it is finished but not published yet. He has lived in 18 citiies and has travelled to 19 countries. He is a history major at UVU and an omnivorous reader. Enjoy his story, he even asks myself some great questions!  A great guy and a must listen! 

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Cheryl B. Engelhardt is the composer and author of “Luminary” - music and affirmations for mindfulness, focus, and growth. The New York film, commercial, and social justice choral composer turned to creating music specifically for self-awareness after her decade-long struggle with panic attacks. In attempts to find music that supported her anxiety management, writing “Luminary” in a small abandoned mountain town in Greece became her solution. Cheryl graduated from Cornell University and lives in the Hudson Valley in New York.

After graduating from Cornell and spending several months SCUBA diving for the United States Geological Survey, she landed a job at a New York City commercial editing house which led to her next job at a jingle composing studio. There, Cheryl started first as a technology assistant, then as a composer and music supervisor, writing music for Fortune 500 companies' commercials. During this time, her love of performing took over and while working in the ad industry, she put together her band and recorded several albums. Currently she is now focused on her lates project, Luminary.

She has found a way to quell her anxiety with music, meditation, and exercise. She shares her method and her music expertise on The Minds Gym Podcast. Just another way to help calm the mind.

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Jordonel, a twice divorced mother of 4, dealt with racism and it was hard to deal with growing up, she spent a lot of years on a farm her mom purchased so she could have animals and find peace. She came from biracial parents.  Her mom also brought many children from unfortunate situations into their home without pay.

She studied Psychology/Behavioral Science for 6 years at UVU.

Before becoming clinically depressed. She sought help and began gaining weight from medications, and other physical ailments took control of her body and life. She spent 4 years mainly in bed.  She would drink heavily when going out with friends.

In the midst of all of this she was angry and didn't have healthy relationships, nor a positive outlook on the future.  She has been vegan since July 6th 2017.  She has knocked unhealthy addictions out of her life ever since! With a friend she started a 21 Day Vegan Challenge online, it's free. She now helps mentor people through their transition. Life throws challenges but having a healthy mind has dramatically changed how she deals with things.

Last year her oldest son survived having a tumor taken out of his brain and three from his lower spine.  She lost her job, her home, and she has now found faith in humanity.  A great listen, and amazing story of perseverance.