In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we dive deep into the transformative power of endurance sports with performance coach and marathoner Victor Vizcaino. From running 60+ marathons to coaching busy adults into peak health, Victor shares how long-distance running is not just about crossing finish lines—it’s about rewiring the body, sharpening the mind, and awakening the spirit. He opens up about his journey from unhealthy habits to qualifying for the Boston Marathon, and how endurance sports bec...
Aug 21, 2025•24 min
In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, Dr. Foojan Zeine, globally recognized psychotherapist, author, and creator of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), reveals how to dismantle limiting beliefs, heal the inner voice, and achieve wholeness in an overstimulated world. We dive deep into why so many of us live in mental fragmentation, how subconscious narratives hold us back, and how AIT bridges thought, emotion, and behavior in ways other models fall short. Dr. Zeine also shares her perspec...
Aug 19, 2025•22 min
In this episode of Mind Over Matter, Dr. Portia Preston—TEDx speaker, public health leader, and author of Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go—shares a blueprint for shame-free wellness. Drawing from her work at the CDC, Deloitte, and her lived experience navigating burnout, ADHD, and depression, Dr. Preston unpacks how hustle culture traps us in cycles of shame and self-comparison. She introduces her SANE Cycle (Slow down, Acknowledge, Navigate, Evaluate) and explains how boundaries, self-compassion, and...
Aug 17, 2025•17 min
In this empowering episode of Mind Over Matter, Faith Spencer—author of The Oneness Guide for Today—shares how cultivating a “oneness mindset” can help teens and young women step away from comparison, perfectionism, and pressure to live more authentically. Faith explains how seeing ourselves as interconnected with others, nature, and a greater source can transform mental health, emotional well-being, and life direction. She offers actionable tools like intuition practices, manifestation, forgive...
Aug 16, 2025•25 min
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Time heals all wounds.” But what if that’s not just wrong—it’s keeping you stuck? In this episode of Mind Over Matter, trauma recovery expert and founder of iReAwake, Mridula Agarwal, challenges the comforting myth that waiting is healing. She reveals why many people stay trapped in pain for years, the invisible patterns running your life, and the exact multi-layered approach that can unlock deep healing in as little as 24 to 72 hours. From decoding subconscious loop...
Aug 14, 2025•30 min
Episode Summary In this episode of Mind Over Matter , we dive deep into the ancient wisdom of the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—and how they can guide us through grief, change, and personal transformation. Licensed social worker, author of Newleaf , and founder of Restoring Legacy, Tashia Martin shares her journey of loss, resilience, and rediscovery. She reveals how these elemental forces not only exist around us but also within us—shaping our ability to ground, release, rene...
Aug 12, 2025•25 min
In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter , we dive into the transformative power of physical connection with empowerment coach and author of Rebel Hugger , Melinda Schmitt. Melinda shares how her year-long journey of hugging strangers became a path to healing, self-love, and radical softness. She opens up about the challenges of post-divorce isolation, the lessons animals and nature have taught her about authenticity, and how gentleness can be a form of resistance in a world that often rewar...
Aug 03, 2025•21 min
In this explosive episode of Mind Over Matter , we meet Tommy A. Kilpatrick—a former teacher, farmer, and author—who voluntarily took a vow of poverty to uncover the truth about the financial system. After racking up over $85,000 in credit card debt due to a canceled publishing deal, Tommy refused to play by the banks’ rules. Instead, he took on the system pro se , filing federal lawsuits without legal counsel—not to win in court, but to prove a point. His mission? To reveal the fraud he believe...
Jul 30, 2025•21 min
In this episode of Mind Over Matter , we dive into the literary world of 16-year-old author Shanti Hershenson, a Gen Z powerhouse who has written and published over a dozen books by the age of 16. From writing her first novella in 6th grade to handling trolls after going viral on TikTok, Shanti shares how she navigates the publishing world, maintains daily writing rituals, and crafts characters with depth and purpose. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring authors, young creatives, and anyon...
Jul 26, 2025•18 min
In this episode of Mind Over Matter , we sit down with evolutionary astrologer Ada Esquerre to explore how relationships can be powerful catalysts for personal transformation. Ada introduces the concept of the “Love Map,” a tool she created to decode how our astrological charts mirror our deepest patterns in love and connection. Rather than focusing on prediction, Ada shares how astrology can act as a reflective tool, helping us understand why we attract the partners we do, how heartbreak can be...
Jul 25, 2025•25 min
In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter , we sit down with author and spiritualist Nikki Allen to talk about the raw, unfiltered journey of choosing yourself — especially when it's the hardest thing to do. Nikki opens up about her book Loved You, Hated You and how years of heartbreak, childhood trauma, and toxic patterns led her to a radical act of self-love. From setting boundaries with loved ones to discovering joy through gratitude, Nikki shares what it truly means to let go, heal, and s...
Jul 24, 2025•16 min
Can autoimmune diseases be reversed? Is chronic illness really our genetic destiny? In this eye-opening episode of Mind Over Matter , Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple board-certified MD and Director of the International Autoimmune Institute, breaks down the bold truth: chronic disease is not inevitable—and it’s reversible. Dr. Bilstrom explains how traditional healing methods, science-backed epigenetics, and lifestyle changes can heal not only your body but impact six to eight generations to come...
Jul 22, 2025•27 min
What if the very idea of "matter" is what's keeping us from experiencing divine presence? In this profound episode of Mind Over Matter , former monastic nun and TEDx speaker Kimberly Braun shares how redefining our relationship with the material world can unlock a deeper, more embodied spirituality. Drawing from her new book Miracles in the Naked Light , Kimberly explores how spiritual seekers often unknowingly reinforce separation by aspiring to “transcend” matter—rather than seeing it as sacre...
Jul 17, 2025•20 min
In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter , we sit down with Damian Bloss—a man who seemed “fine” on the outside while silently battling the weight of unresolved grief and addiction. For over two decades, Damian numbed his pain through alcohol after losing a loved one to suicide, carrying a secret that shaped his downward spiral. But this is not just a story of addiction—it’s a story of radical self-awareness, healing, and choosing life. From nearly ending his life to finding a spiritual awak...
Jul 14, 2025•29 min
In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter , host Aanya sits down with Angie Hawkins—memoirist, surfer, self-love coach, and fierce boundary-setter—to explore the raw and real journey of rediscovering self-worth after years of silence and shrinking. Angie shares deeply personal stories, including setting the hardest boundary with her own mother, writing her memoir Running in Slippers , and learning the true voice of intuition over fear. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever...
Jul 13, 2025•20 min
In this episode of Mind Over Matter , Jamie Naegele joins us to discuss how he left behind a successful engineering career to pursue a life of authenticity, joy, and purpose. Jamie unpacks the role of psychology in rebuilding our identity, shares insights on listening to the inner voice over external noise, and explains why self-love is more than just a buzzword. From battling depression and anxiety to becoming an international bestselling author and joyful father, Jamie’s journey is a powerful ...
Jul 10, 2025•26 min
What if your deepest pain was the key to your awakening? In this profound episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with Kerry Blaser—shamanic mother, writer, and author of My Inner Heroine . Kerry takes us through her powerful journey of heartbreak, psychic reawakening, and emotional rebirth. From surviving a near-suicide to embracing her divine feminine, Kerry shares how trauma became her teacher and surrender her medicine. Tune in to explore how suffering can catalyze spiritual evolution and w...
Jul 06, 2025•28 min
Episode Summary: In this profound and emotionally charged episode of Mind Over Matter , Dr. Gregg Korbon returns to share the extraordinary story of his son Brian—a gifted child who foresaw his own death and, in doing so, shattered his father's scientific worldview. A respected physician and educator, Dr. Korbon once lived by logic and science. But Brian’s passing opened a doorway into the mystical, the unexplainable, and the deeply spiritual. This episode explores how loss can become the ultima...
Jul 06, 2025•29 min
In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter , we sit down with Justin and Stacey from Fortify Health Coaching to unpack the silent link between mindset and physical health. With years of experience guiding women through hormone imbalances, gut issues, and chronic stress, they reveal how the real game-changer isn’t just food or fitness—it’s the story we tell ourselves. From rewiring the nervous system to transforming internal language patterns, Justin and Stacey break down how small shifts in wo...
Jul 04, 2025•24 min
In this soul-shaking episode of Mind Over Matter , we sit down with Jacks O’Hare—former hospitality executive turned women’s life coach and founder of High Vibe Collective. Jacks shares her raw journey from chronic burnout to radical reinvention. She unpacks how high-performing women get stuck in cycles of self-sabotage, and why awareness, reframing, and choosing yourself—again and again—are the keys to healing. This is not about making surface-level changes. It’s about burning down what no long...
Jul 03, 2025•20 min
In this transformative episode of Mind Over Matter , neuroscientist and Manifest Wellness founder Jamey Maniscalco breaks down why stress isn’t the villain we’ve made it out to be. With over a decade studying stress and the brain, Jamey shares how your mindset about stress—more than the stress itself—can affect your health, decision-making, and longevity. Learn about the science behind stress hormones like cortisol and DHEA, how to shift into a “stress-is-enhancing” mindset, and three actionable...
Jul 02, 2025•34 min
In this soul-deep episode of Mind Over Matter , host Aanya welcomes Samantha Kane—founder of Roots Wings Wellness, Holistic Life Coach, and Soul Guide. From divorce and identity loss to spiritual awakening through motherhood, Samantha shares the raw and sacred moments that shaped her path. She opens up about embracing flow over resistance, tuning into the higher self, and guiding others to distinguish ego-driven choices from soul-led alignment. Whether you're in a personal unraveling or on the c...
Jun 30, 2025•29 min
On this episode of Mind Over Matter , we speak with holistic interior designer Nan Krueger, who believes that healing doesn’t only happen in therapy rooms—it happens in the environments we live in. Nan explains how our spaces hold the energy of who we are and who we’re becoming. She shares practical, emotionally intelligent design strategies to help you transform your home from a draining backdrop into a nurturing co-pilot for personal growth. Whether you’re mid-transition, healing, or simply re...
Jun 28, 2025•27 min
In this episode of , Lana Rose Berger—founder of Conscious Concierge—joins us to unpack why the booming wellness space often leaves people more confused than healed. She shares her personal journey from burnout in corporate NYC to creating personalized wellness roadmaps that actually work. We discuss why the “one-size-fits-all” approach fails, how to spot red flags in the self-help world, and what true integration looks like beyond a weekend retreat. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by wellness a...
Jun 27, 2025•20 min
On this episode of Mind Over Matter , we explore personal transformation with Layton Fulton, a former oilfield construction leader who stepped away from external success to pursue deeper self-awareness and fulfillment. Layton shares how reaching the “top” in his career left him feeling unfulfilled, prompting a radical internal shift. From shedding outdated identities to confronting the belief of not being enough, Layton now guides others through their evolution—using tools like hypnotherapy, int...
Jun 24, 2025•28 min
In this eye-opening episode of Mind Over Matter , host Aanya sits down with Angela Gioffre, a qualified nutritionist and fierce advocate for food transparency. Angela unpacks the hidden ways pesticides are silently impacting our microbiome, hormones, and long-term health. Drawing from her own transformation as a mother-turned-nutritionist, Angela reveals how even "safe" foods may carry unseen threats—and why the gut holds the key to our immunity, mental well-being, and resilience. Tune in for pr...
Jun 24, 2025•23 min
In this gripping episode of Mind Over Matter , host Aanya sits down with Murphy Monroe—autistic executive, advocate, and director of a national circus school. Murphy shares his powerful journey of late diagnosis, the toll of lifelong masking, and the liberation of finally unmasking. From being featured in The New York Times to leading with authenticity, Murphy sheds light on the hidden labor neurodivergent individuals face just to “fit in.” He also introduces float therapy as a life-changing too...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min
In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter , we sit down with Sara Nativi—clinical hypnotherapist, RTT practitioner, and former professional ballet dancer—to unravel the intricate link between low self-esteem and high-functioning anxiety. Sara shares how perfectionism masks internal self-doubt, especially in high achievers, and how her ballet career shaped her understanding of burnout and emotional resilience. We explore how Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) dives into the subconscious mind...
Jun 19, 2025•25 min
In this deeply reflective episode of Mind Over Matter , mixed media artist Silvina Lanusse opens up about the emotional landscapes that shape her art. Originally from Argentina and now living in British Columbia, Silvina shares how memory, place, and longing guide her creative process. Through torn paper collages, she transforms personal experiences into textured narratives of belonging, loss, and healing. Silvina discusses how subconscious emotions emerge during her creative work, how nature an...
Jun 16, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Mind Over Matter , Dr. George Armendariz shares his unique journey from anesthesiology and military service to the cutting edge of regenerative aesthetics. As founder of True Contour Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Armendariz explains how liposuction, fat transfers, stem cell therapy, and PRP are redefining aesthetic care—not just for beauty, but for vitality and long-term health. He discusses how these procedures can help patients reclaim confidence, improve physical heal...
Jun 15, 2025•20 min
