The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show

In this episode, Nick speaks with Michael Reiley Peraza, who shares insights on mental fitness, self-awareness, and how creatives can maintain balance and resilience through practical frameworks like catch, celebrate, choose.

About Michael Reilly Peraza

Michael is an accountability and mental fitness coach who works with solo entrepreneurs around the world to help them overcome the internal obstacles standing between them and the changes they want to make. His multidisciplinary background spans computer science, electrical engineering, business, software development, product and UX design, people leadership, academic research, and intellectual property law, giving him a uniquely broad perspective on how people think, learn, create, and change.

Michael is also an award-winning filmmaker and multi-hyphenate artist whose creative work spans film, theater, music, and radio/podcasting. His personal and professional journey has led him to a central question: how do we intentionally become the people we want to be and build the movements we want to build when so much of what shapes us was learned without our permission or awareness?

https://mrp.coachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/reillym/https://www.instagram.com/reillyperaza/

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Soft Discipline: Finding Balance In Life With Tannaz Hosseinpour

Mental Health Awareness: Uncovering Hidden Patterns with Nick McGowan

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In this episode, Nick explores the concept of self-mastery, especially during bad days, emphasizing the importance of awareness, regulation, and self-compassion. He shares personal insights and practical tips for navigating challenging moments and pursuing authentic self-control.

About Nick McGowan

I’m Nick McGowan, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I’ve been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.

As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous lives by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own.

Throughout my career, I’ve built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I’m leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do.

I’m also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us back to who we are at our core. On this show, we uncover the secret gems others have discovered through trial and error and breakthroughs, so you can fast-track your growth and master your mindset in your pursuit of self-mastery. Check out the latest episode here.

With years of podcasting and two decades of marketing experience, I’ve mastered the storytelling, interview flow, strategy, and technical production that elevate a podcast from “just content” to something truly impactful. Whether you’re a leader looking to amplify your message, a seasoned speaker and podcast host looking to sharpen your edge, or even a beginner who is wondering how to share their message, I mentor thought leaders through every step of having the conversation they’re here to have on this planet.

So, what message are you here to share?!

https://nickmcgowan.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenickmcgowan/

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Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have?Learn how I can help!

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In this episode, Nick speaks with Shel Horowitz about his lifelong journey of activism, from childhood to leading community campaigns. Shel offers practical advice on how anyone can start making a difference in their own way and how small actions can lead to big change.

About Shel Horowitz:

Shel helps businesses find the sweet spot at the intersections of profitability with environmental and social good—creating and marketing profitable products, services, and MINDSETS that make a direct difference on problems like hunger, poverty, war, and catastrophic climate change. He’s also a lifelong activist and is working on his 11th book for elders who want to be activists.

https://goingbeyondsustainability.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelhorowitzethicalmarketer/

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Nick McGowan:

Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show, we have Shel Horowitz. Shel, how are you doing today?

Shel Horowitz:

Great, Nick. How about you?

Nick McGowan:

Good man. I’m excited you’re here. We do know each other from networking and having different conversations. And when we first started talking before we hit record, I was like, how long have we known each other? Because it feels like it’s been a little while, like maybe a year or longer, because we’ve had conversations, but I think it’s just because we’ve already had in-depth conversations. In-depth, excited that you’re here. Why don’t you get us started? Tell us what you do for a living and what’s one thing most people don’t know about you that’s maybe a little odd or bizarre.

Shel Horowitz:

Thank you. Well, I help people find their unique sweet spot where business profitability intersects environmental and social good. So I’ve braided together the two halves of my life, the marketer and the activist. And one thing that people probably don’t know about me is that while I if people say when did you become an activist, I generally answer: age twelve, when I went to a Vietnam War rally in

I heard a little piece of information that shocked me and basically broke everything I thought I knew about how our government worked, which was that the Vietnam War was an undeclared war. I’m like, holy crap! I didn’t know that. Bam! Checks and balances, you know, out, down it came. But the thing that most people don’t know is that before that, way before that, when I was about three.

I took an activist action without thinking of myself as an activist. My parents were throwing a party, and all their friends were in their living room smoking and leaving their cigarette packages on the cigarette and other things, and I, at three, knew that I didn’t want to be breathing that shit.

So I was crawling around under the table taking people’s packs of cigarettes and smashing the cigarettes in half. So that was my one toddler action, and then I didn’t do anything more as an activist until another nine years, which was still pretty early. I’m actually working on a book right now, and I’ve done talks about activism at any age. And the book is aimed mostly at people who want to be an activist when they’re 16 and above. But it’s gonna have older sections on youth activists and about how

age and youth can work together, and I have come across several activists who, sometime between six and ten,n got their start. So it’s never too early. And then on the other end of things, I have had the privilege of going to two different women’s hundredth birthday parties who were still activists and who used their birthdays to increase social change.

Nick McGowan:

So awesome. I want us to pause real quick t, though. Let’s talk about it by itself, because people that listen to the show are smart enough to understand that they know most things, but we all kind of create our own definition of what that looks like. So somebody might think activism is just somebody out there yelling with a picket sign or something, or it’s somebody standing by a stream, or it could be something totally different. If somebody were to say to you, like, well, I don’t get what you’re saying, what really is activism? Like, let’s start at the core of that. What is it?

Shel Horowitz: 

Well, it’s going to be different for different people because there have been at least three hundred and forty-nine identified nonviolent tactics of social change. The first one hundred and ninety-eight were by a man named Gene Sharp, and then somebody who  I actually met this summer added another hundred and fifty or so. And so for some people it’s holding the sign, and that could be one person, it could be three people on a bridge brigade, it could be

A million people protested at Trump’s inauguration. There’s no definition. But the idea is that you are there; there’s an action that makes it better. And there are a gazillion ways to do it. As I said, you could be one of those people that writes postcards and letters or sends texts around to people to get them to vote, or you could be lobbying your elected officials, and I shouldn’t say or, I should say and because none of these things exclude any of the others.

And there’s just so much creativity in the movement. It’s really great. So the only thing they really all have in common is that you’re working, usually with other people, but sometimes alone, for social change and environmental good. And sometimes that takes the form, for example, of scientific research. You can be an activist in making the solutions possible that can curtail catastrophic climate change.

So activism can mean many different things to many different people because there are, you know, almost three hundred and fifty documented types of tactics that activists can use. And they range from holding a sign, or you can do that yourself, or you can do that with a million people,e or anywhere in between. One of the things that’s gotten very common in these last couple of years is bridge brigades, which you can really do with like two or three people and a banner.

I have done some actions where it was just me out on the street with a sign, but I’ve also been part of actions with a million people. I was a peacekeeper at one of those. That was really exciting. I got to help March turn a corner and watch a million people go by all for the same cause. That’s some. But it can also be writing letters and postcards, sending text alerts to get people out to vote, and doing scientific research to make solutions possible.

There’s no limit to creativity. The only thing they all have in common is that the purpose is making the world better. And that’s broad. And you know, it’s a long history, too. If there is a documented instance of nonviolent civil disobedience in the book of Exodus. I think there’s the very first chapter of the book of Exodus, where the midwives, Shifra and Puah, tell the Pharaoh.

Nick McGowan: 

Yeah. Yeah, it’s very broad.

Shel Horowitz: 

Who has ordered them to kill the Hebrew male children as they’re born. We’re so sorry, Pharaoh. We just can’t get there in time. These Hebrew women, they give birth so fast, and then, you know, they’re already nursing the baby. We can’t just grab it out of their hands and kill them. So right there in the Bible is this proud history going back more than three thousand years.

Nick McGowan: 

Hmm. If only the people that say they read the Bible subscribe to that. So I t...

In this episode, Nick speaks with Annie Yatch about her journey from childhood accidents to becoming a leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, emotional release, and holistic healing for personal transformation. Some of the major points they discuss are how self-awareness is a muscle that can be strengthened with practice, holistic health involves mind, body, and neurochemistry integration, and how rapid emotional release techniques can transform long-held patterns.

About Annie Yatch

Annie is a leadership strategist, executive coach, speaker, and former corporate executive dedicated to helping leaders navigate change, build resilience, and lead with greater authenticity. Drawing on decades of experience leading teams and driving organizational transformation, she empowers executives and emerging leaders to strengthen their influence, elevate performance, and create meaningful impact. Annie is passionate about helping individuals move beyond burnout and self-doubt to build sustainable success aligned with their values and vision.

https://reinventionxo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-yatch

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Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Check out Nick’s website for more information: https://nickmcgowan.com/

Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have?

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In this episode, Nick explores how to embrace change and overcome the fear of the unknown through self-awareness, mindset shifts, and incremental actions. He dives into practical insights on navigating life’s inevitable changes with curiosity and resilience.

What to listen for:

“We don’t know where we’re going to go. We don’t know what’s going to happen. But we do know that we’ve done this work to be able to say, well, this is the thing that feels off for me.”

“The change that you’re going through is inevitable. Change is just happening. And how you’re going through those changes really depends on what you do with it.”

About Nick McGowan

I’m Nick McGowan, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I’ve been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.

As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous lives by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own.

Throughout my career, I’ve built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I’m leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do.

I’m also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us back to who we are at our core. On this show, we uncover the secret gems others have discovered through trial and error and breakthroughs, so you can fast-track your growth and master your mindset in your pursuit of self-mastery. Check out the latest episode here.

With years of podcasting and two decades of marketing experience, I’ve mastered the storytelling, interview flow, strategy, and technical production that elevate a podcast from “just content” to something truly impactful. Whether you’re a leader looking to amplify your message, a seasoned speaker and podcast host looking to sharpen your edge, or even a beginner who is wondering how to share their message, I mentor thought leaders through every step of having the conversation they’re here to have on this planet.

So, what message are you here to share?!

Resources:

Check out other episodes about change and transformation.

Are you looking for ways to better manage your daily mindset, live a happier, more fulfilled life, and pursue the depths of your soul on your path to self-mastery?

Schedule a free clarity session with Nick to see if mentoring is a good fit for you. https://tidycal.com/nickmcgowan/mindset-and-self-mastery-clarity-session

Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Check out Nick’s website for more information: https://nickmcgowan.com/

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NIck McGowan (00:03.246)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show, I want to talk about how do we embrace challenges and change and

NIck McGowan (00:19.854)You’ll do that again.

NIck McGowan (00:27.309)Hmm.

NIck McGowan (00:41.454)Three, two. Hello, and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show, I want to talk about how to embrace change when we’re afraid of the unknown. There’s a lot of unknown, a lot of things that happen just throughout life that if you knew that they were going to happen, you would probably, potentially at least, change what you would have done. Let’s be real with each other. There are certain things in life that you’re like,

Man, if I knew I was gonna get to that point, if I knew this is gonna happen, I either would have done that thing sooner or I wouldn’t have done that thing at all. And I get that, but we also can’t do anything about that. And I don’t want to hear the comments or messages about, but science is saying otherwise because there is science that says that we may actually be able to change what happens in our future or even present based on how we handled things in the past and can go back to that.

That’s a whole different level of things. If we look at where we’re at now and what we can do with just our mind and our overall mindset, we want to be able to figure out what is actually happening within the change that is a disruption to us. Because if I were to come to you and say, I’m going to change how much money you make every single month, and you’re going to make 40 times that amount that you’re making, you would probably have questions, but most likely you would go, Great, I’m in.

I can accept that change totally fine. I’ll figure out what to do with the money. Like makes sense. We all would. But if I were to come to you and say this massive change is going to happen and I need you to make all these other little changes, you’re probably going to fight me on it. I know I would. Hell, I do it to myself at times. I’m pointing out that if we know that these things are going to happen and we know what the outcome is going to be, then we could potentially do something different.

But since we don’t know what exactly is going to happen, and we have no idea how the outcome is really going to turn out, life is just going to life how it life. Then what we can do is at least be okay within ourselves to be able to be in a better spot to be able to move forward with the change. I’m going to say something that is probably irritating. We’ve all heard the dumb saying of change is inevitable. The only thing you can expect is change and all that stuff. So let’s get that out of the way.

NIck McGowan (03:07.138)There’s ...

In this episode, Nick speaks with Nichole Lee to explore the depths of self-awareness, intuition, and personal transformation. They discuss how life’s challenges activate hidden gifts, the science behind intuition, and practical steps for self-mastery.

What to listen for:

“The only way our brain and body learn how to grow is if we give it these new experiences that allow it to expand.”

“Who am I? Do I really know who this is, or is it based on what people told me I am? Am I really fulfilled or am I just living in what people deem as happiness?”

About Nichole Lee

Nichole Lee is a certified trauma-informed somatic life, health, and travel coach, intuitive guide, strategist, energy healer, retreat leader, and podcast host guiding purpose-driven women 40+ through life transitions with clarity, confidence, and courage so they can boldly step into their next chapter and create a life they truly love on their terms.

Resources:

Are you looking for ways to better manage your daily mindset, live a happier, more fulfilled life, and pursue the depths of your soul on your path to self-mastery?

Schedule a free clarity session with Nick to see if mentoring is a good fit for you. https://tidycal.com/nickmcgowan/mindset-and-self-mastery-clarity-session

Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Check out Nick’s website for more information: https://nickmcgowan.com/

Thank you for listening!

Please subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089

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Nick McGowan (00:01.957)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show with Nichole Lee. Nichole, how are you doing?

Nichole Lee (00:13.11)Great Nick. I’m so excited that I finally made it! It’s been a journey.

Nick McGowan (00:16.943)I know. Just a little peek behind the curtains, people. I said to her, I was like, when did we first when did we first book this? And she misheard me. And she said five years ago. She thought when she first like did her own thing. And I was like, Five years ago, it’s like about when I started podcast. It’s literally been about a year. but I think the timing to all of it is something that didn’t pass us by, even in us shooting the breeze before we got we hit record, the past year. Let’s just say it’s been a year.

Nichole Lee (00:34.456)Yes.

Nick McGowan (00:46.725)has been monumental, it sounds like in both of our lives. And that’s one of the main things we want to get a get into on on the show today. So Nichole, why don’t you get us started? Tell us what you do for a living and what’s one thing most people don’t know about you. It’s maybe a little odd or bizarre.

Nichole Lee (01:00.042)Awesome. So as I mentioned, I am Nichole Lee. I serve high performing individuals who are navigating loss, grief, and major life transitions. I’ve coined myself the grieving achiever coach because I find that high achievers often get missed in the mix.

when it comes to our transitions and grief, because we’re so resilient, we’re often the ones that are the strong ones, we’re often the ones who can overcome. and so that’s the work that I do in supporting individuals through those major transitions.

Nick McGowan (01:31.847)Cool. So what’s that one thing that most people don’t know about you? It’s a little odd, bizarre.

Nichole Lee (01:35.836)yeah, thanks. So what probably odd is that I have the gift of telepathy. So there are individuals who have actually shared with me the telepathy tapes. But yes, I have a unique gift that when I’m connected with people, sometimes in public with strangers, but mostly individuals that I’m connected with, that I actually can hear them, hear what they’re saying, and often hear what they’re saying before it actually comes out of their mouth, which helps me support my clients in many

situations because sometimes it’s just an opportunity for me to have that connectedness that creates even more of a bond. But it was something that I was very freaked out about, Nick. It’s not something I’ve had my entire life. Yes. and it just came about. I have other gifts as well, but that was the one that was like, is this a real thing? And then when I started telling a few people, you know, coming out of what sometimes people say the spiritual closet,

Nick McGowan (02:17.076)I bet. Who’s talking? Yeah.

Nick McGowan (02:33.698)Mm-hmm.

Nichole Lee (02:35.374)someone sent me the telepathy tapes and I’m like, huh, this is a real thing, not just woo-woo, but like there’s some science around this. So yes, that’s one of my weird or interesting things about myself.

Nick McGowan (02:48.091)That is definitely an interesting thing because I think even if most people would say it, most people be lying. but that’s one of those things where look, let’s just be real. There might be people that listen to this and go, Well, that’s total bullshit. I don’t think it’s I don’t think it makes any sense. Other people are listening that are like, preach because I do it or what have you, or I’ve I’ve heard of somebody else that does it. But for the most part, the people listen to the show are open, but also kind of skeptical in certain ways. And when we think about

Nichole Lee (02:54.018)Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

Nichole Lee (03:03.339)Is it?

Nichole Lee (03:08.414)Yeah, exactly.

Nichole Lee (03:14.092)Mm-hmm. Yes.

Nick McGowan (03:18.183)Telepathy or telekinesis or even what are the ones where they’ll they’ll listen from like thousands of miles away or visions and stuff. Yeah, exactly. There are literal classified, yeah, there are documentations of people doing it. Like literally people doing it. And and lab documentation of them doing it to people. So there’s it’s real. it’s also science-driven. And I think sometimes we as people.

Nichole Lee (03:26.468)like even remote viewing, like remote viewing, yeah. It all fits in this, yeah. Yes. Yes. Yes, exactly. Yep...

In this episode, Nick shares insights on the importance of rest, self-awareness, and listening to your intuition to improve mental health and productivity. He discusses personal experiences and practical questions to help you recognize when you’re feeling “off” and how to realign.

What to listen for:

“Take a moment to rest and ask yourself what feels off, and then move along from there”

“We get to choose: Do I just put some dirt on it and keep going? Or do I pause for a second and ask, “What’s up? Why am I feeling this? What am I actually feeling right now?”

About Nick McGowan

I’m Nick McGowan, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I’ve been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.

As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous lives by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own.

Throughout my career, I’ve built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I’m leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do.

I’m also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us back to who we are at our core. On this show, we uncover the secret gems others have discovered through trial and error and breakthroughs, so you can fast-track your growth and master your mindset in your pursuit of self-mastery. Check out the latest episode here.

With years of podcasting and two decades of marketing experience, I’ve mastered the storytelling, interview flow, strategy, and technical production that elevate a podcast from “just content” to something truly impactful. Whether you’re a leader looking to amplify your message, a seasoned speaker and podcast host looking to sharpen your edge, or even a beginner who is wondering how to share their message, I mentor thought leaders through every step of having the conversation they’re here to have on this planet.

So, what message are you here to share?!

Resources:

Check out other episodes about adjusting our mindset for rest and transition

Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have?Learn how Nick can help!

Learn more about our host, Nick McGowan: https://nickmcgowan.com/

Thank you for listening!

Please subscribe to the show on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089

Listen to other episodes here: https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/

Watch Clips and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHA

Guest Inquiries right here: [email protected]

Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show”

Nick McGowan (00:04.814)Hello, and welcome to the Mindset and Self-Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show, I want to talk about us just taking the time to give ourselves rest. I think there are times where we as people will just drive ourselves crazy. we drive ourselves mad, just doing all these things, all the things that we feel other people are telling us to do or the world tells us to do. Sometimes we just need to rest.

And I wanted to take this time to share a message of suggesting that you rest, partially because it’s coming from a personal experience. I have been working a lot over the past few months, working a lot of a lot of projects for clients. I have my own strategy for the podcast and I’ve updated that. I six months of content I put out and all aligned so that we’re on the same page. I’m not just blasting out random messages and stuff like that.

But doing all that work because of a really challenging end to a chapter that happened recently got me to a point about a week ago where I could feel there’s a little bit of burnout starting to set in. The reason why I’m doing this episode now is today is one of those days where I’ve canceled a few meetings and instead chosen to make a podcast episode. I have a client call later today, some project work to do, and then a bunch of music to play.

And that is my choice, but it’s also my choice to make sure that I’m choosing those things for my health. I think there are times where we will do things consistently and we get into a pattern almost like how you can probably drive to the grocery store without even really thinking about it. We just we just do it subconsciously. We’re just travel there and we’re good. Sometimes we’ll be thinking about something else or you know, maybe you’re texting or looking at your phone or whatever, and you just magically end up at the store.

Sometimes that happens in life more so than we think about it. Going to your office, picking up your kids, going out to meet with friends, whatever the things are, even if they’re novelty or something you don’t do all the time, you can still get in the habit and just be used to doing those things without actually asking yourself, why are you doing those things? Sometimes it’s also really tough to ask yourself, why am I still here? Or why am I doing this? Or

Nick McGowan (02:34.358)Why with whatever it is? Could be a job, could be a relationship, could be something you’re experiencing inside, something that you’re trying to work on or work through. Either way, as those situations happen, we have an opportunity and a responsibility in some ways to be able to look at that and say, well, do I want this? Do I not want this? Is there something underneath that’s telling me, hey, something’s slightly off? And it can be really easy to not listen to that.

You’ve probably gone through things where you look and it’s let’s say the holiday season. Next thing you know, it’s summer. Here we are. I’m recording this in June. So by the time you listen to it, it’ll probably be July, middle of the summer. You might be on vacation, you might be doing different things. There’s a lot of pushing and pulling, of taking people different places or vacations. People come into town, or you go visit different people or

Just a weekend at the beach or the mountains or whatever that thing is. But those things aren’t always as restful as we need them to be. Sometimes the moment that we really need is a bit of a longer moment to just be restful.

In this episode, Nick speaks with Melissa Coloton about her journey from farm life to corporate sales. They talk about high-pressure anxiety and burnout, as well as insights on self-awareness, purpose, and holistic well-being.

What to listen for:

“Support systems are vital for growth.”

“We really focused on reconnecting with myself. It wasn’t like “you must stop having anxiety”. It was like “when you have anxiety, this is the connection point you have to have with yourself.”

About Melissa Coloton

Melissa is a Certified Life Coach and Sales Expert who helps businesses, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs create what she calls aligned success, where purpose, profit, and a fulfilling life all work together. With nearly 20 years of sales leadership experience spanning quota-carrying sales roles, strategy, and executive leadership, she has driven over $1 billion in new business and led high-performing teams to record-breaking growth, particularly in the life sciences sector.

After facing burnout and health challenges at the height of her career, Melissa transitioned to a more sustainable model of success and now serves as a trusted strategic partner to people navigating growth, leadership pressure, and pivotal decisions. She is the creator of The Honor You Method, a framework that blends mindset, emotional capacity, and execution strategy to support high-level performance without sacrificing well-being, and the host of The Honor You Podcast, where she explores building success that truly feels as good as it looks.

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Nick McGowan (00:01.462)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show we have Melissa Coloton. Melissa, how you doing today?

Melissa Coloton (00:11.678)I’m good, Nick. How are you?

Nick McGowan (00:13.442)I’m good. I’m good. I’m glad you’re here. we were just shooting the breeze talking about things podcasting and life and all of that. So I want to kind of continue the conversation, but why don’t you get us started? Tell us what you do for a living and what’s one thing most people don’t know about you that’s maybe a little odd or bizarre.

Melissa Coloton (00:15.767)Me too.

Melissa Coloton (00:30.584)Sure. So what I do for a living is I’m a certified life coach and sales expert and I combine those two things by helping people find success that really means something to them by putting purpose and profit together because one without the other will always make you kinda want more out of life. So I try to not be Pollyanna about purpose without profit and I try not to be too focused on profit because, you know, then if we get too into the weeds about that, then that’s all that matters to us and we

forget what our purpose is. So that’s what I do. And I spent about twenty years in corporate sales. So that’s my background and always wanted to be a life coach since my late twenties. So finally, finally, finally started doing the thing and combined those two very bizarre things and put them together. So actually they’re not bizarre things on their own, but putting them together is a little bit odd.

Nick McGowan (01:18.776)Mm-hmm.

Melissa Coloton (01:23.96)And something that people would find odd about me, which I don’t know if it’s too odd, but I do think people are surprised when I say this, is I’m I’m in my blood, I’m a farm girl. So I grew up on a farm, my dad was a farmer, his dad was a farmer. So and I think people are surprised about that because, you know, I’ve spent a lot of time in corporate. So being very corporate y and wearing the jackets and all the things. And so when I say like I grew up basically in the middle of a field and ate dirt for

for the most of my childhood, people are like, wow, surprising. So yep. I I I would say that I present this, you know, very polished person, but I really do enjoy, you know, a good old backwood bonfire and grew up partying in fields. So yeah. Yeah. Mm-hmm.

Nick McGowan (02:16.556)Nice. I I I like how you slowly kind of got into that and you were like, Yeah, we party a lot in fields. Like that was how it is. Whole lot.

Melissa Coloton (02:22.552)And we partied a lot. Like we had to party on state land because well there was nowhere really to go, right? Like we there was nowhere to go. So we just would all get together in State Land fields. That’s what we did. Yeah.

Nick McGowan (02:31.715)Yeah.

Nick McGowan (02:37.87)Yeah.

That’s cool. I mean, we all have I think we all have situations growing up that some people were a little bit more partiers. I’m trying to be real mindful of how I put this. Some people like partied hard in their like high school years and others didn’t. And then they partied too hard in their early 20s when it was legal to go drink or whatever, and then they got out of it. Some like just never get out of it and like belly up to the bar at 65 years old and it’s the same bar they’ve been bellying up to. but I think there are there’s som...

In this episode, Nick reflects on The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show reaching 200 episodes. He shares personal growth, lessons learned, and insights on self-awareness, trauma, purpose, and authenticity.

What to listen for:

“I felt like there was a conversation on my heart that needed to be had.”

“Mindset, self-mastery, and transformation don’t really mean anything if you can’t see them, if you are not self-aware of them.”

About Nick McGowan

I’m Nick McGowan, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I’ve been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.

As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous lives by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own.

Throughout my career, I’ve built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I’m leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do.

I’m also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us back to who we are at our core. On this show, we uncover the secret gems others have discovered through trial and error and breakthroughs, so you can fast-track your growth and master your mindset in your pursuit of self-mastery. Check out the latest episode here.

With years of podcasting and two decades of marketing experience, I’ve mastered the storytelling, interview flow, strategy, and technical production that elevate a podcast from “just content” to something truly impactful. Whether you’re a leader looking to amplify your message, a seasoned speaker and podcast host looking to sharpen your edge, or even a beginner who is wondering how to share their message, I mentor thought leaders through every step of having the conversation they’re here to have on this planet.

So, what message are you here to share?!

Resources:

Check out some of the episodes from the past 100 episodes of the podcast.

And check out some of my favorite books for your journey toward self-mastery.

Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have?Learn how I can help!

Learn more about our host, Nick McGowanhttps://nickmcgowan.com/

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Nick McGowan (00:00)I’ve learned that self-awareness is the most important part of this. People ask me at times, what does mindset mean? What does self-mastery mean? What does transformation mean? Like, what are all those things mean to you? They don’t really mean anything if you can’t see them, if you are not self-aware of them.

Nick McGowan (00:26)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show, I’m going to talk about this being my 200th episode of the podcast. When I first started, I had no idea I would get, I don’t know, 40 episodes in, let alone 200. It’s kind of nuts what has happened over the past few years. I’ve had the show now as I record in June. I’ve had the show for four and a half years and I started to plan it maybe

Nick McGowan (00:55)a little over five years ago, because it took me about, I don’t know, maybe six, seven months to actually get into this and do it all. But when I really think about it, it actually took me six years, like six whole years to do the podcast. I’d thought about starting a podcast back in probably 2013, 14, something like that. I had a social media marketing company with my ex-in-laws at the time and thought maybe this would be a cool thing to talk about social media.

Nick McGowan (01:24)or something, I don’t know. I looked at it as a way of hopefully trying to bring in leads for the business that I had. I’m glad I didn’t start the podcast at that point because getting the leads isn’t what a podcast is all about. Really the whole point to a podcast in my mind and in my opinion is to be able to share the message that’s on your heart with the ideal people who want to hear it and who can benefit from it. People you can impact with the words you say. I think it’s really cool to put it in a nice and

Nick McGowan (01:55)kind of silly way that I have anybody that listens to this show, that there’s anybody like you specifically, that you listen to this and you come back for my wit or my sarcasm. I hope that you really keep coming back and tuning in to be able to hear how these conversations go. Not only with my solo episodes, which there’s going to be more of those coming up, but also with the guests. Because what I understand and what I’ve really learned over the past two and a half years is that

Nick McGowan (02:24)The people who listen to the show are leaders in what they do. You either own a business or you’re a leader in whatever job you work in, or you’re a leader at home. And maybe it’s all the above. And you know that you’ve done a lot of work, but there’s still more work to do. It’s not about grinding or hustling, but it’s about actually being healthy and aligned with what you’re all about. Over the past two and a half years of doing these past hundred episodes.

Nick McGowan (02:54)There’s been so much growth personally. And I like doing these milestone episodes. It’s a little bit of a recap. If you go back and you listen to episode 100, I literally had cli...

In this episode, Nick speaks with Von Decarlo about the importance of authenticity, resilience through grief, and embracing aging with confidence. Von dives into how she’s embraced aging with confidence and resilience and encourages women to do the same.

About Von Decarlo

Introspective with a touch of class, Von Decarlo explores the quirks of human nature through self-reflection in her stand-up comedy. Her new book, Fine Over Fifty, reframes aging from fear and shame to power and purpose. Through humor and insight, she celebrates life at every stage.

https://www.fineoverfifty.com/

https://www.instagram.com/vondecarlo

https://www.youtube.com/@VonDecarloComedy

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Check out other episodes about embracing our transformation:

Cultivating Self Control: A Beautiful Journey Of Mindfulness And Discipline With Nick McGowan

Survival And Transformation: Unpacking A Five-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey With Shariann Tom

Self-Mastery On The Parenting Journey With Anne Wallen

Are you looking for ways to better manage your daily mindset, live a happier, more fulfilled life, and pursue the depths of your soul on your path to self-mastery? Schedule a free clarity session with Nick to see if mentoring is a good fit for you.

Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? Check out Nick’s website for more information: https://nickmcgowan.com/

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