Beauty in the Break is a new podcast that explores the powerful moments when life shatters—and the unexpected beauty that follows. Hosted by public speaker Cesar Cardona & filmmaker and poet Foster Wilson, each episode dives into conversations of healing, transformation and resilience through self-awareness, storytelling and mindfulness. Whether you’re navigating change or seeking inspiration, this series uncovers the common threads that connect us all, to help you achieve personal or profes ...
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Cesar Cardona Podcasts
Explore the multitude of healing benefits and various applications that mindfulness/space can bring to transform your entire experience of living including the way you speak, listen, think, create and even how you perceive your world. Join me as I engage with a diverse range of leading experts in the fields of psychology, meditation, religion, the arts, science, mindfulness, yoga, communication and healing. Let's journey together and learn how to build your own bridge to this magical transce ...
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Are you feeling stuck or stagnant in your life? Do you envision yourself living differently but have no idea how to start? The answer might lie in a shift in your mindset. Hosted by Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess, who is a former Family Law Paralegal now a Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Healer, and Transformative Mindset Coach. Amanda's journey into mindset and empowerment began by working with children in group homes and daycares. She later transitioned to family law, helping people nav ...
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Overcoming Adversity with Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth with Cesar Cardona
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54:53Welcome back to the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today’s powerful episode, Alan sits down with the multi-talented Cesar Cardona—a musician, actor, artist, public speaker, and certified mindfulness facilitator. Cesar’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born into a turbulent environment in Jacksonville, Florida, he fa…
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You Can’t Heal With Hate: Cesar Cardona on Trauma, Forgiveness & Inner Peace | 160
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1:15:48Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if forgiveness wasn’t about letting someone else off the hook... but about setting yourself free? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with public speaker and mindfulness teacher Cesar Cardona to unpack his remarkable journey from gang life and traum…
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Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake (Pt. 1)
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1:00:37In Part 1 of this moving conversation, Cesar and Foster sit down with Foster’s longtime therapist, JJ Brake, to explore what truly makes relationships thrive. JJ is an expert in couples therapy, parent education, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and shares the three keys to lasting connection. She breaks down how to navigate conflict, communicate…
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Healing From Toxic Relationships and Embracing Self-Love with Aneta Waclaw
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49:53Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Mindful You podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. Today, Alan is joined by Aneta Waclaw — author, and host of the Nourished Inside Out podcast—who shares her compelling journey of personal transformation from the suburbs of Chicago to the heart of Mexico City. Anita opens up about her own struggles with t…
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The Break Down: Feminine & Masculine Balance
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29:35In this laid-back bonus episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar explore the sacred feminine and sacred masculine energies, going beyond gender to uncover how these forces live within all of us. Drawing inspiration from Rise, Sister, Rise by Rebecca Campbell, they unpack balanced vs. unbalanced expressions of feminine and masculine energy, …
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Deepak Meets Tupac: Balancing Light & Shadow for a Better Life | 162
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51:01Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the key to healing, clarity, and purpose wasn’t about fixing yourself… but about befriending your shadow? In this enlightening episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with author and spiritual guide Justin Shaw to explore the inner work that leads to real transformation. From a childh…
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Why It’s Never Equal: Gender Roles and Invisible Labor
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43:47In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar unpack the complexity of gender roles, invisible labor, and how cultural expectations affect everything from parenting and relationships to careers and self-expression. They share deeply personal stories: crying in secret as a boy, being the first girl on a football team, navigating motherhoo…
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Letting Go of Ego and Tuning Into Your Spirit with Andrea Ramirez
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56:03Welcome back to the Mindful You Podcast! In today’s episode, host Alan Carroll takes us on a truly transformative journey with special guest Andrea Ramirez, a spiritual coach, hypnotherapist, and channeler tuning in all the way from Portugal. Andrea shares her deeply personal story growing up in Chile during turbulent times, navigating challenging …
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From Orphanage to Global Explorer: Rebuilding Joy, Resilience, & Purpose with Aisha Makara | 161
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51:13Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the secret to living with joy wasn’t about control or perfection… but about rediscovering curiosity, wonder, and the courage to explore the unknown? In this inspiring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Aisha Makara, a Mongolian-born artist, engineer, and entrepreneur who has j…
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Finding Your Light: Healing and Spiritual Growth with Gloria Battini
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51:25Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today’s conversation, Alan welcomes the inspiring Gloria Batini—a spiritual guide, mentor, and advocate for conscious living—all the way from England. Gloria shares her journey of personal transformation, moving from pain and conditioning toward self…
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A Guided Growth Mindfulness Meditation (BONUS)
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10:42In this bonus meditation episode of Beauty in the Break, Cesar guides you through a Growth Mindfulness meditation to quiet your inner critic and reconnect with the present moment. You’ll learn how to release tension, calm the noise in your mind, and cultivate mindful awareness. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, emotional healing, or a simple pr…
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How to Quiet Your Inner Critic: The 4 Steps of Growth Mindfulness
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51:57What if your loudest inner critic could become your greatest teacher? In this conversation, Foster and Cesar explore Growth Mindfulness, a practice that helps us separate from negative self-talk and uncover the calm, clarity, and confidence already living inside us. From childhood wounds to social fears, they reveal how our thoughts can hold us bac…
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Developing Your Intuitive Mind with Katie Turner
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53:21Welcome back to the Mindful You Podcast, hosted by Alan Carroll. In this episode, Alan sits down with psychologist and spiritual healer, Katie Turner, for a fascinating conversation that bridges the worlds of science and spirituality. Katie shares her personal journey from a strictly rational, scientific approach to psychology into a deeper explora…
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What if your exhaustion isn't laziness, but misalignment? | 159
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54:19Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the path to true health and happiness wasn’t about pushing harder… but about listening to your body and choosing alignment over burnout? In this soulful episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Maddison Sutton, certified integrative health coach and functional nurse nutrition practi…
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Healing, Astrology, and Real Talk About Life’s Turning Points with Sasha Shine Bright
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1:01:59Welcome to another inspiring episode of Mindful You with your host, Alan Carroll! In today’s conversation, Alan sits down with the radiant Sasha Shine Bright, a healer and visionary who has spent the past decade living in the paradise of Bali. Together, they dive deep into Sasha’s remarkable personal journey—from a life of international photography…
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The Order Matters: Why Effort Before Reward Changes Everything | 158
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1:05:18Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the secret to motivation, energy, and focus wasn’t about doing more… but about doing things in the right order? In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Andy West, author of Dopamine Mountain, to explore why effort before reward changes everything. Through her…
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From Drums to Dharma: Clementine Moss on Rhythm, Meditation & Inner Joy | 157
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53:30Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this soul awakening episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo welcomes Clementine Moss, founding drummer of the Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, solo artist, author, and certified spiritual counselor. Clementine shares how her unexpected path into music at age 27 unlocked a deeper connection to j…
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So… Sexuality Isn’t Simple—And We Have Something to Share
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47:06Sexuality isn’t always so simple. And in this intimate, unfiltered conversation, Foster and Cesar share how their identities, attractions, and labels have shifted over time. From growing up in environments that suppressed queerness to exploring pansexuality, demisexuality, and life beyond the binary, they reflect on love, desire, and self-acceptanc…
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From Corporate Life to Spiritual Wisdom with Heather Stewart
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44:39Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In this episode, Alan welcomes Heather Stewart. She's a yoga teacher, transformational coach, and spiritual seeker from Toronto, Canada—on a deep dive into the journey from living a life guided by ego and external expectations to awakening a spiritual path…
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Breathwork as a Path to Spiritual Growth with Elijah Nisenboim
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45:27Welcome to another episode of the Mindful You Podcast! In today’s episode, host Alan sits down with Elijah Nisenboim, the founder of Effiji Breathwork, to explore the profound power of conscious breathing. Elijah shares his unique journey with breathwork an ancient practice rooted in mindfulness that can help us release trauma, connect more deeply …
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5D Living and the Power of Forgiveness | Kerie Logan | 156
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1:14:03Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this soul-expanding episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Kerie Logan, a human consciousness guide, empowerment strategist, and channeler with over two decades of experience helping people around the world align with their highest self. Together, they dive into the unseen layers of em…
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Living Your Unreasonable Life with Dr. Nona Djavid | 155
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1:14:50Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if success wasn’t about hustle... but about aligning with a vision so bold it scares you? In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Dr. Nona Djavid, international speaker, mindset mentor, and the author of Elevate Your Life. With a background in neurology and chir…
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What is Healthy Screen Time? Reclaiming Real Connection
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39:29Foster and Cesar dive deep into our screen habits, asking the vital question: what does a healthy relationship with your phone actually look like? They share their evolving perspectives on smartphones, screen time, and social media, especially as parents who are navigating the decision of when (and how) to introduce tech to their children. They exa…
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Mindful Leadership at Work: Reducing Burnout and Boosting Joy with Victoria Mensch
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35:41Welcome to another episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In this episode, Alan sits down with Victoria Mensch, CEO and Founder of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy to tackle the growing concerns of burnout and stress in the corporate world. Drawing from her vast experience working with executives, Victoria shares pract…
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The Surprising Truth Jessi Learned After Quitting Smoking for Good | 154
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45:06Feedback on the show? Send us a message! Author and former smoker Jessi Hartnett joins Amanda Russo to share how she broke free from decades of nicotine and marijuana addiction by shifting her mindset, listening to her intuition, and embracing self compassion. In this deeply moving episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Jessi …
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How To Leave Corporate Comfort & Find the Courage to Thrive | Aneta Ardelian Kuzma | 153
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49:58Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the life you dream of starts with one aligned choice? In this deeply inspiring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by coach, consultant, and founder of the Ardelian Kuzma Group, Aneta, for a conversation about courage, curiosity, and creating a life in full alignment with one’s va…
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How Meditation and Vision Boards Can Transform Your Reality with Aneta Kuzma
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41:33Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today’s episode, Alan sits down with special guest Aneta Kuzma, a coach, author, and passionate seeker of spiritual growth. Aneta shares her deeply personal journey, from immigrating to the U.S. as a child and striving for success in a demanding corpora…
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The SPACE to Rise: The Mindset Shift We're Not Talking About | 152
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13:02Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the adventure you're craving doesn't require more... but less? In this solo episode of Manders Mindset, I dive into a personal reflection sparked by the book Subtract by Leidy Klotz, a gift from my friend, and guest on last week's episode, Glen Van Peski. This read has already begun shifting how I th…
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Less Stuff, More Purpose with Glen Van Peski | 151
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49:34Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if doing more starts with taking less? In this thought-provoking episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear and a trailblazer in ultralight backpacking for a candid conversation that stretches far beyond the trailhead. Glen shares how a 4,200-mi…
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What We Learned in Therapy (That Everyone Should Know)
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49:29In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar bring you 12 unforgettable therapy lessons that reshaped their lives. Drawing from years of individual therapy, couples therapy, Jungian analysis, and parts work, they share tangible wisdom that listeners can apply to their own healing and communication journeys. Whether you’re navigating fam…
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Building Resilience and Success Stories Through Mindfulness with Dr. Rhonda Parker Taylor
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46:19Welcome back to another episode of the Mindful You Podcast! Today, Alan invites the vibrant Dr. Rhonda Parker Taylor—entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and passionate advocate of leadership and emotional intelligence—for an inspiring and heart-centered conversation. In this episode, Dr. Rhonda shares her powerful personal journey, goi…
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Rewire Your Beliefs and Command a New Life | Asara Lovejoy | 150
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54:32Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the biggest breakthroughs in your life came not from doing more but from thinking differently? In this powerful and soul-expanding episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Asara Lovejoy, the brilliant mind behind The One Command, a six-step method that blends neuroscience, brainwa…
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Transforming Trauma into Strength and Healing with Denise G. Lee
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35:05Welcome to another powerful episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host Alan Carroll. Alan sits down with Denise G. Lee, a remarkable survivor and spiritual healer who has transformed a childhood marked by abuse, trauma, and emotional neglect into a wellspring of healing and inspiration. Denise shares her deeply personal journey from growing …
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Sell The Truth: Personal Branding Without the B.S | Hersh Rephun | 149
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59:54Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the most powerful brand you could build… is the one rooted in truth? In this raw and real episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by Hersh Rephun, holistic brand therapist, comedian, writer, and the creator of Yes Brand. From a background in screenwriting, stand-up, and advertising, H…
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Finding Your Authentic Voice with Mel Collins
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48:12Award-winning jazz vocalist Mel Collins joins Beauty in the Break for a powerful conversation about healing through music, reclaiming identity, and finding joy in your authentic voice. Mel opens up about her journey from musical theater to jazz after years of vocal nodules, depression, and identity loss. When the discovery of one Ella Fitzgerald CD…
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Journey to Mindfulness and Holistic Health with Shruti Sethi
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36:13Welcome back to the Mindful You podcast! In this episode, host Alan Carroll sits down with Shruti Sethi, a wellness entrepreneur rooted in the rich spiritual traditions of India. Shruti shares her inspiring journey, detailing how a life-changing cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for an awakening, a shift from a mindless, stressful existence to a…
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What Happens When You Finally Draw the Line? | Teri M. Brown | 148
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1:01:29Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the adventure you’re craving starts with one honest step? In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by award-winning author and podcaster Teri M. Brown for a conversation that spans heartbreak, healing, and hope. From escaping an emotionally abusive marri…
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Rediscovering Spirituality Through Music, Philosophy, and Mindfulness with Simon Drew
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43:50In this inspiring episode, host Alan Carroll welcomes Simon Drew—poet, musician, and founder of The Walled Garden Philosophical Society—to explore how philosophy, music, and mindfulness intersect on the path to presence. Simon shares his journey from a structured Mormon upbringing to embracing Stoicism, creative flow, and the "big amazing" (his ter…
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What's Actually True? Redefining Self Worth | Kurt Bush | 147
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45:58Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if imposter syndrome was pointing you toward your true self? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Kurt Busch, certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching to unpack the deep roots of sel…
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The Mystery of Life: Death, Spirit Guides & The Beyond (Say More! Vol. 3)
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36:06What if your deepest fears about aging weren’t about wrinkles or retirement—but about forgetting your own name, or being forgotten by the people you love? In this soul-stirring episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar return with their listener-favorite “Say More” series for a deeply personal, unscripted conversation on spiritual connection…
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In this profound solo episode, host Alan Carroll explores the transformative power of emptying the mind and letting go of preconceived judgments to experience life as a "blank canvas." He contrasts the ego’s constant labeling (good/bad, more/less) with the freedom of pure presence, where everything just is. Alan shares practical tools like mindful …
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From Religion to Rituals: Reclaiming Empowered Wellness Julia Rajagopalan | 146
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57:05Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this magical and mind-opening episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo chats with the incredible Julia Rajagopalan, a writer, instructional designer, certified nutritionist, 400-hour yin yoga instructor, and practicing witch. Julia shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a traditional r…
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Finding Your Inner Coach When Life Gets Overwhelming | Arlene Cohen Miller | 145
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46:41Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if peace and power could come from within? In this grounded and inspiring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo welcomes Arlene Cohen Miller—attorney turned transformational coach, certified meditation facilitator, and founder of Jewel Consultancy. Arlene’s journey from high-stress law to wholeh…
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Sobriety is Hot AF: Wisdom from Our Friends (BONUS)
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22:47This bonus episode of Beauty in the Break is an extended compilation of wisdom from Foster & Cesar’s joyfully sober friends—real people sharing powerful, funny, and vulnerable reflections on sobriety, addiction, and healing. You’ll hear from Chan Kinchla, Kate Anthony, Megan Stewart, Glenn Milley, Eve Sturges, Johanna Brown, and others. Whether you…
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Rethinking Happiness & Beliefs with Peter Teuscher
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47:20What if the key to happiness isn’t about changing your life—but changing how you see it? In this profound episode of the Mindful You Podcast, Alan Carroll sits down with Peter Teuscher, a coach and author who transformed his own struggles with depression into a mission to help others rethink their beliefs, break free from fear, and cultivate lastin…
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From Special Forces to Sovereignty: Tim Thomas on Turning Pain into Purpose | 144
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43:42Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if your darkest moment held the key to your greatest purpose? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Tim Thomas, Special Forces veteran, breathwork facilitator, and founder of Breathwork & Bed to explore how pain, isolation, and trauma became the …
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The Secret of Joyful Sobriety: Clarity, Freedom & Feeling Alive
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44:05Are you sober curious? What if sobriety wasn’t a loss—but a doorway to something richer, deeper, and more vibrant? In this episode of Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar explore the concept of joyful sobriety—a term that flips the narrative from shame and scarcity to celebration and self-connection. Whether you're newly sober or just beginning to…
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Today, we’re diving deep into a topic we all know too well—what to do when life throws us off balance and we get upset. Have you ever felt like your emotional “boat” has been capsized by an unexpected wave? In this episode, Alan explores the nature of upsets, why they happen, and—most importantly—how you can right your own ship when turbulent emoti…
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You Are Only As Free As Your Deepest Darkest Secret
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10:03Feedback on the show? Send us a message! This solo episode of Manders Mindset is one of the most vulnerable I've ever recorded. I'm finally ready to speak my truth, fully and openly, in my own words. Today, I'm sharing a chapter of my life I never thought I'd say out loud. It's a reminder that we are only as free as our deepest, darkest secrets. Ho…
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From Fear to Flow: The Bali Mindset Shift You Didn't See Coming
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13:07Feedback on the show? Send us a message! In this deeply reflective solo episode of Manders Mindset, I take you on a personal journey from Bali 2024 to Bali 2025. Same location, but a completely transformed mindset. Last year, I traveled with fear, control, and uncertainty. This year, I'm returning with trust, intention, and a whole lot of self-assu…
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