What if the only thing holding you back from greatness is sitting quietly between your ears—your own mindset?

Get ready to have your mind blown on this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, as we dive into the fascinating world of mindset mastery, self-hypnosis, and performance breakthroughs with celebrity hypnotist, motivational speaker, and author, Ricky Kalmon.

In this genuinely eye-opening interview, Lou and Ricky break down the real science (and a bit of the “magic”) behind mindset transformation—from reducing stress, banishing mental clutter, and boosting productivity to transforming how you play golf, pitch in the boardroom, and show up in life. Ricky shares the wild story of how his comedy hypnotist show for corporate events evolved into game-changing growth mindset keynotes, why he believes all hypnosis is actually self-hypnosis, and how training your brain is now recognized as a powerhouse hard skill across industries.

You’ll hear about:

• The critical difference (and surprising overlap) between meditation and hypnosis—and why YOU are already your own most powerful hypnotist.
• How a CEO slashed his golf handicap and discovered it changed his business leadership just as much.
• The secret to clearing mental clutter (and why even Ricky listens to his own advice to stay on his A-game).
• Why focusing your mindset is key to thriving, whether you’re an executive, athlete, or just someone looking to lower your score (on the green or in life).
• Ricky’s approach to corporate performance, personal reset routines, and why sometimes you have to “listen more” to both yourself and the world around you.

Plus, you’ll get some fun insights into Ricky’s preferences (snappy cookies over soft, sushi fan, and why The Godfather is his ultimate “golf” movie). And if you love golf, don’t miss the insider story behind Ricky’s new book, Leverage Your Mindset for Golfers—even though he doesn’t play!

Ready to unlock your hidden mental superpowers? Hit play and thrive loud with mindset maverick Ricky Kalmon!

Episode Overview:

00:00 – Lou’s energetic introduction & why mindset matters

01:06 – Meet Ricky Kalmon: His journey from hypnotist to corporate mindset expert

03:57 – Why has it taken so long for mindset to get its due?

06:07 – Meditation vs. hypnosis: What’s the difference?

08:45 – How suggestions and self-hypnosis can shape your life

10:41 – The real challenge: Decluttering the mind for peak performance

13:25 – How Ricky practices what he preaches (even listening to his own audios)

15:06 – Golf, mindset, and the story behind Leverage Your Mindset for Golfers

18:12 – Ricky’s surprising admission: he doesn’t golf, but his methods work everywhere

20:26 – Feedback and transformative results from clients (leaders and athletes alike)

22:30 – Where to find Ricky, his books, and app

24:31 – Fun Street: Ricky’s favorite “golf” movie, food, routines, places, and more

29:40 – Ricky’s top pick of magical golf courses and favorite destinations

30:47 – Final thoughts, thanks, and outtro

Tune in and discover how your mindset can change your world—one thought at a time!