For the last three years, my boy and I have had a pet mouse. We got her from a pet store, and he’s carried her in his hand through so many adventures in forests, beaches, and playgrounds. She sat on many little handmade boats down the creeks of New Zealand. Sand castles and Lego houses built just for her. Drawings and stories for and about her. You’ve never ... Show More
Feb 7
You are what you pretend to be
Your outside doesn’t need to match your inside. You can feel terrified inside, but just pretend to be brave for one minute. By doing that, you were actually brave. You might be a total introvert, but need to attend an event, so you act social for one hour. By pretending to be soc ... Show More
1m 36s
Feb 6
Keep tuning and adjusting
When I got my first guitar, the nice man at the shop put on new strings and tuned it. A week later, I brought it back to the shop because it sounded terrible. He told me it was just out of tune. I said, “But you tuned it already!” He explained that I constantly have to re-tune it ... Show More
1m 2s
Sep 2025
Stop Chasing, You're Already Chosen
<p>How to live in unshakeable confidence that you are chosen and worthy. Letting go of proving yourself to the world and stepping into the identity of, "The King of kings chose me"</p><p>(AKA: "How to Stop Being Thirsty", iykyk)</p><p>Enjoy, and have a beautif ... Show More
57m 1s
Jul 2020
Episode 190: Workaholism: The Only Culturally Celebrated Addiction That's Killing Us and How We Can Stop It
<p>There’s a pattern so many of us have been indoctrinated into that’s depleting our bodies, our relationships, our planet, our innovation, and even our productivity.</p> <p>What makes it so insidious is that we’re celebrated for it, and many of us spend our whole lives in a rewa ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2024
#169: Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It & How to Break Free
<p>In today's episode, we’re diving deep into self-sabotage—those frustrating patterns where we seem to work against our own best interests. Whether it’s procrastination, pushing people away, or avoiding opportunities, self-sabotage can feel like an endless cycle. <br/><br/> ... Show More
25m 46s
Jul 2020
4. Willpower's Not Enough, a Book Review
“Willpower’s Not Enough” is the first book I read in recovery and completely changed my view on my addiction and myself. As the title says, willpower is not enough to recover from an addiction like pornography, but as addicts we keep trying to “white knuckle” our way to sobriety. ... Show More
33m 34s
<p> In this episode I talk about why we force things in life and what we can do to break free of the habit.</p> <p>Visit betterhelp.com/newmindset for 10% off your first month of therapy.</p> <p>Get "The New Mindset Journal", "Single is your Superpower" and "UNBOTHERED" (https: ... Show More
