Best Cesar Cardona Podcasts (2025)

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From gang fights and gun running to Buddhist mindfulness and teaching self-awareness — Cesar Cardona’s story is a masterclass in transformation. 1:16:21

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Send us a text Cesar Cardona grew up torn between two worlds — New York and Jacksonville, Black and Spanish, intellect and street life. Rejected by both sides of his family, he found belonging in violence, drugs, and gangs. By 15 he was running guns and robbing people; by 20 he owned a house and was selling sex to survive. But after nearly losing h…

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145: [Cesar Cardona] Healed People Heal People 39:09

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Content Warning: neglect, miscarriage, gang violence, assault, physical violence, substance use disorder, and suicidal ideation. Cesar Cardona is a survivor, public speaker, and mindfulness educator living in Los Angeles, California. Cesar’s tumultuous youth first set him on a path of self-destruction. But after he faced a brutal, life-altering att…

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Overcoming Adversity with Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth with Cesar Cardona 54:53

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Welcome 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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146: [WCN Presents] Writing & Publishing Your Story 29:24

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If you’ve ever thought about writing your story - whether that's for personal catharsis or for connection to your community - today’s episode is for you. Our goal with this episode is to empower survivors! In it we’re sharing some lesser-known literary world tips and tricks that help you organize, plan, write, and even publish your non-fiction work…

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How to Feel Seen in Love: A Live Couples Session with JJ Brake (Pt. 2) 50:27

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In part two of this powerful conversation, licensed therapist JJ Brake sits down with Foster and Cesar for a live couples session, revealing how her Internal Family Systems and Intimacy from the Inside Out work helps partners connect beneath conflict. You will hear Foster and Cesar unpack a real moment of tension, guided by JJ’s compassionate frame…

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Releasing Shame and Embracing Forgiveness with Cat Mansfield 42:25

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Welcome to a new episode of the Mindful You Podcast! In this heartfelt and illuminating conversation, host Alan Carroll welcomes Cat Mansfield—yoga teacher, retreat leader, and host of the Wild Souls Podcasts—to share the story of her personal mindfulness journey. From her upbringing in organized religion to her transformative travels across Austra…

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The Psychology of Change: Movement, Mindset & Motivation | Melyssa Allen | 164 1:16:25

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Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the real secret to change wasn’t discipline or willpower but learning how to work with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in harmony? In this empowering episode of Manders Mindset, Amanda Russo sits down with Melyssa, a health coach with a master’s in clinical psychology, to explore how lasting c…

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Myrna shares her journey from chaos to connection, and how faith, service, and community helped her rebuild a life worth living. 1:03:18

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Send us a text Growing up surrounded by addiction, Myrna knew recovery long before she ever needed it. Born into a family of AA members but raised amid chaos, violence, and neglect, she found herself repeating the same cycles she swore she’d escape. From losing everything in addiction, including her children, to fighting through family court and fi…

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Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake (Pt. 1) 1:00:37

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By Cesar Cardona & Foster Wilson

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Healing From Toxic Relationships and Embracing Self-Love with Aneta Waclaw 49:53

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The Swearing Therapist: Cancer, Courage and Choosing Yourself | 163 1:05:57

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Falsely accused. 600 lbs. Addicted. Ready to die. Adam Boyd opens up about addiction, fatherhood, and learning how to live again. 52:15

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Send us a text Adam Boyd grew up in chaos — the child of an alcoholic, bullied and angry, pulled into street life early. By adulthood, he’d been falsely imprisoned, lost contact with his children, and was drowning in alcohol and gambling. At his lowest, he weighed 600 pounds, couldn’t walk, and was drinking himself to death. But then something shif…

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144: [JJ Comerford] 40 Years of Emotion // Part 2 29:01

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Content Warning: pedophilia, religious abuse, physical abuse, rape, childhood sexual abuse, childhood sexual assault, child abuse, substance use disorder, professional abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide. JJ Comerford is an author, professional, former servicemember, and survivor from Australia. In these two episodes, J.J. rawly shares…

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The Break Down: Feminine & Masculine Balance 29:35

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In 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 51:01

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Feedback 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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Beaten, broken, and nearly gone — Trish survived 33 years of addiction and violence, and is now finding healing in her culture, her children, and her own power. 34:45

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Send us a text Trish's story is one of deep trauma, family violence, addiction, and survival. From hiding in closets during violent outbursts as a child, to discovering her biological father through a birth certificate, to losing her cousin Neil Stonechild in the notorious “Starlight Tour,” her pain ran deep. She survived brutal domestic abuse, was…

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143: [JJ Comerford] A Toxic Environment // Part 1 29:00

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Content Warning: pedophilia, religious abuse, physical abuse, rape, childhood sexual abuse, childhood sexual assault, child abuse, substance use disorder, professional abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide. JJ Comerford is an author, professional, former servicemember, and survivor from Australia. In these two episodes, J.J. rawly shares…

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Why It’s Never Equal: Gender Roles and Invisible Labor 43:47

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By Cesar Cardona & Foster Wilson

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Letting Go of Ego and Tuning Into Your Spirit with Andrea Ramirez 56:03

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Welcome 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 51:13

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Feedback 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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Riley went from Dark Web drug trafficking and paranoia to recovery, rebuilding family connections, and working in treatment. 57:44

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Send us a text Riley’s story takes us deep into the world of addiction, drug trafficking, paranoia, and ultimately recovery. From selling weed as a teenager to moving pounds of drugs through the Dark Web, Riley lived like his life was a movie—until the money, power, and paranoia consumed him. After near misses with law enforcement, psychosis, and l…

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142: [Ti] Strong & Brave // Part 2 33:30

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Content Warning: substance use disorder, suicidal ideation, assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, rape, stalking, human trafficking, sex trafficking, gun violence, and murder. Ti is an incredibly resilient multi-crime survivor from Madagascar. She first joined a dating app in her mid-20’s with the hope of finding the love of her li…

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Finding Your Light: Healing and Spiritual Growth with Gloria Battini 51:25

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Welcome 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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You Can’t Heal With Hate: Cesar Cardona on Trauma, Forgiveness & Inner Peace | 160 1:15:48

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Feedback 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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Kaliegh River survived years of abuse, reclaimed her voice through poetry, and now raises her daughter in sobriety. 1:06:39

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Send us a text Kaliegh River shares her journey of survival, resilience, and healing after years of intimate partner violence, addiction, and intergenerational trauma. From escaping a life-threatening relationship to finding her voice through poetry, Kaliegh speaks on breaking cycles, reclaiming culture, and raising her daughter in sobriety. Her st…

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141: [Ti] Meant for a Better Life // Part 1 32:04

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Content Warning: substance use disorder, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, child abuse, chilhood sexual abuse, rape, statutory rape, stalking, human trafficking, sex trafficking, domestic violence, and murder. Ti is an incredibly resilient multi-crime survivor from Madagascar. She first joined a dating app in her mid-20’s with the hope of finding…

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A Guided Growth Mindfulness Meditation (BONUS) 10:42

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In 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 51:57

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What 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 53:21

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Welcome 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 54:19

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Feedback 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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Thomas was tortured by bikers, led a Nazi group, and survived suicide. Now he leads a clean and sober biker club across Europe. 56:01

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Send us a text Thomas grew up surrounded by guns, drugs, and violent men. At 14, he was raped. At 16, he was tortured with bats and boiling water by a biker gang. At 24, he was second in command of a violent Nazi movement. But a suicide attempt, a spiritual shift, and a raw surrender to recovery changed everything. Today, Thomas leads one of Europe…

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140: [Alison Duiker] A Reflection of My Mother 46:23

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Content Warning: robbery, rape, domestic violence, domestic abuse, child abuse, missing persons, and suspected murder. Alison Duiker is an educator, author, mother, and survivor from Ohio. Her life was upended days before her fifth birthday when her mom, Lonene, went missing. Over the last forty-four years, Alison has worked diligently to bring awa…

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Healing, Astrology, and Real Talk About Life’s Turning Points with Sasha Shine Bright 1:01:59

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Welcome 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 1:05:18

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Feedback 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 heroin to a holy diner moment: Adam Vibe Gunton’s road to recovery and redemption. 56:30

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Send us a text From a near-death overdose to an encounter with Jesus in a diner, Adam Vibe Gunton's story isn’t just intense—it’s transformational. In this episode, Adam shares how the tragic loss of a friend led to years of addiction, and how surrender, spiritual awakening, and rapid action in recovery finally brought lasting change. Now the found…

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139: [Debbie Riddle] Her Story Is Her Legacy // Part 2 34:38

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Content Warning: vandalism, stalking, harassment, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and physical abuse, arson, and murder. Debbie Riddle is a graphic designer, mother, wife, survivor of stalking, and co-victim of murder from Ohio. In these two episodes, Debbie shares about her role as big sister to Peggy, a shining light of the Klinke family. In 19…

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From Drums to Dharma: Clementine Moss on Rhythm, Meditation & Inner Joy | 157 53:30

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Feedback 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 47:06

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Sexuality 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 44:39

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Welcome 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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Jacob’s liver failed, and no one knew why. He was hiding alcohol, and his shame. This is how hope, honesty, and functional medicine saved his life. 39:51

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Send us a text Jacob didn’t think he had a drinking problem—he had a stocked bar, a man cave, and a fridge full of beer. But beneath the surface, his organs were shutting down. What began as casual drinking escalated into secrecy, daily dependence, and health collapse. His liver began to fail. Doctors said palliative care. But a lifeline arrived. T…

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138: [Debbie Riddle] A Relationship of Power & Control // Part 1 32:37

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Content Warning: vandalism, stalking, harassment, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and physical abuse, arson, and murder. Debbie Riddle is a graphic designer, mother, wife, survivor of stalking, and co-victim of murder from Ohio. In these two episodes, Debbie shares about her role as big sister to Peggy, a shining light of the Klinke family. In 19…

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Breathwork as a Path to Spiritual Growth with Elijah Nisenboim 45:27

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Welcome 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 1:14:03

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Feedback 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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Sean Hemeon was a drug kingpin turned informant by federal agents . Meth, and the shame of being queer nearly killed him. This is his recovery story. 1:23:09

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Send us a text Sean was interrogated by federal agents. They were asking him to turn informant. And he did. That moment — terrifying, surreal — was the culmination of years spent running from trauma, shame, and addiction. Raised Mormon and queer, Sean lived in silence and meth helped him feel connected and accepted. But it almost killed him. From s…

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137: WCN Presents: [Jubilee] SWW S21 E9-12 Updates 45:25

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Content warning: intimate partner violence, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, stalking, religious abuse, and cultic abuse. Something Was Wrong Season 21 episodes 9 through 12 aired in August of 2024 and highlighted Jubilee's abusive experiences as a young new member of the Bethel Church. After receiving a prophecy from a church leader regar…

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Living Your Unreasonable Life with Dr. Nona Djavid | 155 1:14:50

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Feedback 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 39:29

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Foster 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 35:41

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Welcome 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 45:06

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Feedback 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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Hailey was dope sick, vomiting blood, and running with gangsters. Today, she’s clean and giving back through haircuts and hope. 42:12

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Send us a text By age 13, Hailey was self-harming. At 16, she was living in a trap house, using meth and heroin, and hiding across the street from her mother’s school. Her addiction escalated to fentanyl, psychosis, and multiple stints in treatment. She once traded a 65-inch TV for a single pill. But when her body started rejecting the drugs, she k…