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MIKE RASHID: Mastering Mindset, Masculinity & Modern Power| EPISODE 8
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What does it mean to be powerful in today’s world? In this gripping episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with fitness icon, entrepreneur, and thought leader Mike Rashid for a raw and deeply philosophical conversation on discipline, spiritual alignment, mental mastery, and breaking free from societal systems.
Mike shares:
🧠 How breathwork and mindfulness can dissolve anxiety
🥊 Lessons from boxing that shaped his life philosophy
📈 The rise of his supplement empire and the truth about "clean" living
🍄 How functional mushrooms transformed pre-workouts
🚫 Why most people are trapped in the matrix—and how to break free
📚 His journey from fugitive to author and thought leader
💬 The real meaning of masculinity, leadership, and legacy in 2025
From street survival to spiritual evolution, this episode is a masterclass in reclaiming your life—mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.
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📍 Recorded at: The Maybourne Beverly Hills www.maybournebeverlyhills.com
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🎧 Hosted by Viktorija Pashuta, Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine
🎵 Music by Brandon Dalo: brandondalo.com
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Chapters
1. The Power of Breath & Spirit Mike breaks down why mastering your breath is the foundation of emotional control and spiritual strength. (00:00:00)
2. Overcoming Anxiety with Conscious Breathing How to calm your nervous system and reclaim your focus through breathwork. (00:02:20)
3. The Brain’s Fear Center & the Modern Mind A deep dive into the amygdala, anxiety disorders, and how to train your brain for peace. (00:03:45)
4. Morning Routine, Discipline & Real Self-Control Mike shares his daily structure and why real fun lies in staying disciplined. (00:06:00)
5. Limbic Brain vs. Higher Consciousness Understanding the difference between survival instincts and mindful planning. (00:08:15)
6. Processed Food, Buzzwords & the System A sharp takedown of food myths, organic marketing, and the capitalist health illusion. (00:10:40)
7. Escaping Modern Slavery: Create Your Own System Mike unpacks how to break free from financial and societal traps with self-ownership. (00:16:45)
8. Raising Sons with Purpose, Not Paychecks Why Mike believes in building skills, not punching clocks, during youth. (00:23:30)
9. Training Since 11: Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime How boxing shaped his mental toughness, consistency, and emotional resilience. (00:30:00)
10. Steroids, Supplements & Misconceptions A provocative conversation on enhanced performance, TRT, and media misinformation. (00:33:40)
11. Miseducation of the American Mind The truth behind modern systems: school, pharma, prison, and war — all profit-driven. (00:44:00)
12. Study Like a Philosopher: Words, Wisdom & Etymology Mike’s unique method of studying language to gain true mastery of thought. (00:46:00)
13. Rebuilding After the Fall: From Fugitive to Founder The turning point that sparked his transformation — and how he beat the odds. (00:51:00)
14. Radical Ownership & Rewriting Your Story No blame, no victimhood. Just making life your own — fully. (00:59:00)
15. Writing 'The Divine Quintessence' How the loss of his mother inspired a year-long commitment to finish his first book. (01:02:00)
16. Practical Wisdom: One Lesson, One Action Mike shares a powerful rule: teach what you’ve learned, sharpen your mind, move intentionally. (01:06:50)
17. Escaping the Matrix by Building Your Own Don’t just rebel — create. A masterclass in courage and system design. (01:13:00)
18. Wealth, Legacy & What Truly Matters Marriage, generosity, and dying empty: Mike’s future is rooted in giving, not hoarding. (01:19:00)
19. Legacy Without Offspring How influence, energy, and wisdom live on — with or without children. (01:26:00)
20. Final Advice: The Free Practices That Transform Everything Prayer, mindfulness, fasting, movement — the tools that change your life cost nothing. (01:30:00)
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