The Mindset Game® Podcast

In our modern age, many of us go through life feeling disconnected from our own bodies and from one another. In addition to fueling conflict and other large-scale problems facing humanity today, this sense of disconnectedness can impair our ability to lead others.

Born out of his lifelong interest in psychology, spirituality, and martial arts, Richard Strozzi-Heckler – our guest in Episode 97 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – made it his mission to help leaders achieve true transformation in their organizations and the world at large. As the author of several books and the founder of the Strozzi Institute, Richard has introduced numerous different ideas and practices to help individuals achieve "embodied leadership" in a variety of settings. In this episode, Richard shares:

• The concept of somatics – which comes from the Greek word "soma," or the living body in its wholeness – and how gaining an understanding of somatics can have an impact on individuals, organizations, and the world
• How embodiment can improve your effectiveness as a leader
• The power of verbal declarations – particularly one that states "I am a commitment" to something you're seeking to create
• The concept of conditioned tendencies, and why it's important to become aware of your own conditioned tendencies and work on reversing those that are no longer serving you

Richard also guides us through a powerful centering exercise that you can practice at any time to become more present, open, and connected.

To learn more about Richard and embodied leadership, visit https://strozziinstitute.com.

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Have you ever taken a leap and said yes to an opportunity, even if you did not feel fully prepared for it? If so, did you find that it unlocked new opportunities that you otherwise may not have foreseen?

Early in her career, Naomi Rhode – our guest in Episode 96 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – accepted an opportunity to speak in front of several hundred professionals, despite her lack of public speaking experience at the time. While she easily could have declined, she was driven to share her passion about the topic at hand. Naomi's willingness to say yes to the opportunity sparked an incredible career that has enabled her to inspire countless people as a renowned professional speaker.

In this episode, Naomi discusses the following:

• The "Four S's" that we traverse on the path to a fulfilling life – student, success, significance, and servant leader – and steps to take at each phase in order to ensure that you move on to the next
• How to make the most of the "halftime" along your journey – the point at which you can examine your life and determine what you need to say yes or no to
• Why you should consider establishing a mission statement for your life, just as organizations create mission statements to help guide their actions

Today, Naomi is a highly sought-after speaker who has appeared before audiences in every state and 15 countries. She's also the President of the International Federation of Speakers, author of three inspirational books, Past President of the National Speakers Association, and one of the first women to receive the coveted Council of Peers Award of Excellence from the National Speakers Association for her outstanding speaking skills and professionalism.

To hear more, subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast by visiting www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

In both your personal and professional lives, your ability to influence others is a key element in determining how successful you will be in any given endeavor. However, in striving to become more influential and effective leaders, many people find that they are held back by self-limiting beliefs and mindsets.

As a best-selling author who has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world and has spoken in front of audiences as large as 25,000 people, Chris Widener has mastered the art of influence. In Episode 95 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Chris discusses the following:

• The difference between two types of influence: hard power and soft power, and why soft power is more effective at inspiring lasting transformation
• Why taking time for self-development and improvement – even if you start with just a few minutes a day – will help you achieve better results in the long run
• Ideas for how you can better understand your own mindset and belief systems and start reconditioning any beliefs that may be holding you back from what you truly want
• The importance of improving your self-awareness, and how the people closest to you can help you become more self-aware

In addition to his international speaking career, Chris is the author of 22 books, many of which have earned spots on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller lists. To learn more, visit his website at https://chriswidener.com.

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For most of us, the relationships we have with our spouses or significant others are key parts of our lives. However, facing challenges in romantic relationships is a nearly universal experience, from trying to find the right partner to having arguments with one another to dealing with issues related to sex and intimacy. Often, these challenges are rooted in past experiences and traumas that may cause us to develop patterns that prevent us from attaining healthy, fulfilling relationships.

After leaving her own unfulfilling marriage, Alina Frank devoted her professional journey to helping people build the relationships they deserve. Since 2019, she has specialized in certifying relationship coaches using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and has trained, mentored, and certified hundreds of EFT practitioners through the EFT Tapping Training Institute™, which she founded with her husband, Dr. Craig Weiner.

In Episode 94 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Alina discusses the following:

• Steps to take and questions to ask yourself if you find you are in an unhappy relationship, as well as when it may be best to seek the help of a professional
• The importance of examining your own role in relationship problems
• How gaining insight into your relationship patterns—and then allowing yourself to follow your intuition and the universe to work its magic—can help guide you to the right partner
• The role of intention in building strong relationships

In addition to her work with EFT practitioners, Alina is the best-selling author of How to Want Sex Again, and has been a contributing author of eight books on EFT, including the Clinical EFT Handbook.

If you are interested in working with a relationship coach or becoming one, visit https://www.eftrelationshipcoach.com

To learn more about Alina and the EFT Tapping Training Institute, visit https://www.efttappingtraining.com

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Have you ever felt like there were invisible barriers preventing you from achieving your goals or getting to where you wanted to be in life? For many of us, these barriers are the result of traumatic experiences that have negatively impacted the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. While various therapeutic modalities seek to help individuals overcome trauma, a technique called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) may deliver powerful and efficient results.

In Episode 93 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Megan McQuary – a Certified EMDR Clinician and Trainer, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and an Advanced Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – shares the following:

• The goals of EMDR and an overview of how it works, including the key things that Megan focuses on when conducting an EMDR session
• A metaphor to help understand how your brain operates, and why it can be difficult to think logically or make decisions effectively when you are overwhelmed by stress or other negative emotions
• The power of bilateral stimulation and how it is used in EMDR

At the end of the episode, Megan guides us through a guided visualization using bilateral stimulation. This empowering session is designed to help you reflect on how far you've come in life and discover where you are in relation to the achievement of your goals.

Megan McQuary formerly owned and operated one of the largest treatment centers for substance abuse and trauma in Southeast Idaho, which was voted best in practice for 2019. Her trainings have helped thousands of clinicians across the U.S. get the most out of EMDR, trauma and addiction based skills and practices. She has been invited to train internationally at the International Society of Addiction Medicine in India, the International Conference on Addiction Research and Therapy in Amsterdam and at the Psicologia Institute of Italy. Megan has extensively been trained on the use of EMDR as a treatment protocol and uses EMDR in her practice to achieve improved outcomes with a broad spectrum of clients in the areas of trauma, abuse, attachment and substance abuse. She is an expert witness at the State and Federal level for her expertise in areas surrounding trauma.

Megan is the author of EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD: Skills to Manage Triggers, Move Beyond Traumatic Memories, and Take Back Your Life set to be released by New Harbinger Publications in late 2022. She earned her master's in Clinical Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University in 2011 and is an active member of the International Society of Addiction Medicine and the National Association of Social Workers. She currently owns and operates her own Counseling, Consulting and Training Business and is passionate about genuinely changing the landscape of trauma treatment through an authentic, hands on perspective, that she has uniquely made her own.

To learn more about Megan and EMDR, visit her website at https://thementalsurvivalist.com.

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From the time we are young children, most of us begin incurring some forms of trauma. As we move into adulthood, it may seem that these traumatic experiences remain in the past – but in reality, they are often still a part of us, impacting our worldviews and our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. While many different therapeutic modalities aim to help overcome trauma, the 'Time-Light' method offers a unique approach by re-examining conventional understandings of time.

Bryan Hubbard, the creator of the 'Time-Light' method and our guest in Episode 92 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, struggled with chronic depression for years due to the emotional abuse that he suffered for much of his childhood. His path to healing began with a revelation: time is an energy rather than a dimension, and addressing the past traumatic experiences that we still carry is the key to returning to our natural, "time-light" state.

In this episode, Bryan discusses the following:

• The goal of the 'Time-Light' method and how it differs from conventional therapy
• The difference between being time-light and time-heavy – and the benefits of attaining a time-light state
• The power of thought and why it's important to question all the assumptions you have about yourself and your life

With an extensive background as a journalist, editor, and publisher, Bryan is also the author of Time-Light and The Untrue Story of You. To learn more, visit https://time-light.co.uk.To subscribe to The MINDset Game® podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

Have you ever heard a piece of music, or even a sound such as falling rain, that instantly evoked a strong emotional state? If so, you've likely experienced the power of music and sound, which are capable of penetrating our conscious thoughts and beliefs to unlock repressed emotions and intuitive guidance. When used therapeutically, different sound frequencies can have different effects on the mind and body, inducing a state of harmony and helping to bring about transformative healing.

Mei-lan Maurits, our guest in Episode 91 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, has made it her mission to use the healing power of sound to raise the frequency of our planet and help others achieve positive breakthroughs in their lives. However, Mei-lan's journey to finding her higher calling included many years during which she struggled with significant anxiety and trauma. After a conversation with a friend led her to reexamine her self-critical thought patterns, Mei-lan began striving to affirm her own inherent worthiness and connect with a sense of purpose. Now a world-renowned intuitive singer, Mei-lan shares the following in this week's episode:

• Why music and sound can have such profound effects on your mind and body, and how different frequencies can be used to bring about healing
• Why taking time to quiet down the noise around you and focus on your breathing is an essential step in the process of discovering your higher calling
• A beautiful song to introduce you to her vibrationally powerful music

To learn more about Mei-lan or listen to her music and meditations, visit https://mei-lanmaurits.com

Here are the links to Mei-lan's Social Media channels:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeilanMauritsRise/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Meilanmaurits/

This is the link to Mei-lan's music streaming App, the Music Sanctuary: https://www.mei-lan.app

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For most of human history, we were closely connected to the earth, spending a great deal of time barefoot and in physical contact with nature. However, around 1960, the use of plastics in shoes, carpets, and other products started to become widespread, thereby creating a barrier between our bodies and the earth.

Over the past six decades, another trend has emerged: a significant increase in autoimmune disorders and other inflammation-related health conditions. While the two trends may not initially seem to be related, several studies have indicated that by re-establishing our physical connection with the earth through a practice called "grounding" (or earthing), we may be able to reduce inflammation and access a wide variety of benefits.

After health challenges drove him to retire from his career in the cable TV industry at age 54, Clint Ober embarked on a journey to heal his body and find a higher purpose in life. Recalling his childhood in the 1950s – when spending time barefoot was far more common – Clint began to explore how the disruption in our natural state of being grounded to the earth could impact our health. In Episode 90 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Clint discusses:

• The science behind grounding and how physical contact with the earth affects various processes in the body, thereby reducing inflammation, alleviating pain and stress, and enhancing overall well-being
• How various studies conducted on subjects ranging from premature babies to elite athletes have demonstrated the power of grounding
• Practices and products that can help you incorporate grounding into your daily life

To learn more about grounding or to purchase the products that Clint recommends, visit https://www.ultimatelongevity.com.

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The following are additional resources on Grounding and related products (affiliate link):

• The Science & Benefits of Grounding PLUS... How to ground in the comfort of your home with INDOOR GROUNDING PRODUCTS by CLINT OBER

Learn more about the science behind grounding and how you can ground indoors with indoor grounding devices designed and produced by Clint Ober. These products are similar to the devices that were used during the research studies that were conducted on the benefits of grounding:

• DOWN TO EARTH (runtime: 15:20)

DOWN TO EARTH is a fascinating 15 minute documentary that chronicles the fascinating discovery of grounding and provides a quick but thorough overview of the science and benefits. This documentary gives an excellent introduction to the concept of grounding.

• THE EARTHING MOVIE (runtime: 1:16:01)

Winner of the Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Film at the 2019 Dances with Films Festival in Hollywood, CA, THE EARTHING MOVIE chronicles the fascinating true story and the impressive science behind the awe-inspiring discovery of grounding — what many have called 'The Most Important Health Discovery of All Time'.

• THE GROUNDED Documentary Film (runtime: 1:04:46)

THE GROUNDED is an inspiring full-length documentary film chronicling the astonishing healing transformation of one man and his profound impact on the residents of his small hometown in Alaska. Filmed and produced by renowned National Geographic wildlife filmmaker, Steve Kroschel.

• Accelerated Wound Healing & Athletic Recovery (in the Tour de France) [runtime: 2:48]

Presented by 8-time Tour de France winning team doctor Dr. Jeffrey Spencer, D.C., this 3 minute video highlights Dr Spencer and his team as he discusses the vital role grounding played in accelerated wound healing and athletic recovery. Jeff explains why he believes grounding was a major contributing factor to his team's several Tour de France victories.

The grounding patches used for wound recovery in this video are available in the Ground Therapy Patch Kit

• Inflammation & Pain Thermography Imaging Research Study on Grounding (see astonishing before and after images)

Medical thermography (infrared imaging) is used by doctors and scientists to photograph inflammation and poor circulation in the body. The 20 medical thermography case studies documented in this clinical research study provide before and after thermography images showing the elimination of inflammation and return of normal circulation after grounding. Each case study also includes a summary of each patient's original issues and the life-changing improvements they received after grounding.

• The Science Behind Grounding (20+ peer-reviewed research studies)

Get a quick overview of the results of the extensive scientific research conducted on grounding. Then dive deep with easy-to-read summaries of 12 of the over 20 impressive peer-reviewed research studies.

• Tips for Grounding Outdoors & Indoors

The practice of meditation offers numerous, science-backed benefits for our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, yet many people find it too difficult or frustrating to make a part of their daily lives. In Episode 89 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Artie Isaac joins us to highlight the true simplicity of meditation and how anyone can harness its many benefits.

With over 47 years of experience practicing dozens of different meditation techniques, Artie has in-depth knowledge of how meditation can improve various aspects of our lives — ranging from greater energy and focus to the alleviation of physical ailments—as well as common challenges that people encounter when trying to adopt a meditation practice. In this episode, Artie discusses:

• His definition of meditation — essentially, an activity that helps us engage in the present moment and actively withdraw from the distractions of the day
• A simple technique to use if you find yourself feeling distracted or stressed when meditating
• The spectrum of different types of meditation, ranging from low-activity, lower-intention methods such as lying down to walking meditations to Metta meditation, which focuses on compassion for yourself, others, and the world
• Why meditation inherently has an altruistic component
• A virtually effortless meditation technique that anyone can employ during daily situations, such as waiting in line

In addition to his extensive experience with meditation, Artie is also a keynote speaker, executive coach, creativity trainer and more. To learn more, visit https://artieisaac.com.

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Have you ever formulated a clear plan for what you wanted to achieve at a certain stage of life, only to have circumstances outside of your control require you to change your plans? While situations like these may feel devastating at the time, they also represent opportunities to tune into your intuition and find a calling more closely aligned with your deeper self.

As a teenager living in Israel, Rabbi Pinchas Allouche planned to join the Israeli army and then study to become an attorney. However, when a genetic health condition prevented him from entering the army, he embarked on a journey that ultimately led him to his higher purpose. In Episode 88 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Rabbi Allouche discusses the concept that as humans, we each have infinite potential. He shares various steps you can take in order to access this infinite potential, including:

• An acronym to help you gain clarity on your purpose every day: "POPP," which stands for personality, opportunities, places, and people
• A simple mindset shift to implement in order to transform challenging situations into positive opportunities
• Three steps to take if you want to become more attuned to your deeper self and higher purpose, but don't know where to begin
• The importance of taking action and trying different things – even if they don't necessarily work out as planned

Today, Rabbi Allouche is the founder and spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as highly sought-after lecturer, blogger, and author of several essays on the Jewish faith, mysticism, and social criticism. To learn more about Rabbi Allouche and his teachings, visit his website at https://www.rabbiallouche.org or the Congregation's website at https://www.bethtefillahaz.org.

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