Reprogramming Your Brain with Brandon Epstein
Do you struggle to maintain a good mindset? Brandon Epstein is a mental performance coach who helps high achievers turn inner resistance into inner power for career-best performances. He has over 15 years working in the space and his clients range from millionaire entrepreneurs to creative artists, to athletes ranging from Pro Boxing, to Pro MMA, to the NHL, to the NFL, to the MLB, to name a few. He is also an entrepreneur who has built businesses that have empowered millions of people worldwide to be their best selves through his educational content. As you all know, mindset is a big part of my life, and it was very enlightening to have this discussion with a bona fide mindset coach. I'm positive you'll take something from this episode. What we discussed: Brandon's backstory, how he got into the mindset coaching profession, and what that entails (1:42) His personal growth journey from college football to meditation app entrepreneurship (2:59) Subconscious beliefs and their impact on life outcomes (5:34) Masculinity, self-control, and personal growth (12:10) Anxiety and beliefs about not doing enough (14:40) Tracking key performance indicators (KPI) , self-coaching for personal growth and career success (21:56) Anxiety management and his plans for a retreat center (24:39) Identifying and removing negative influences in life to improve mental well-being (27:14) Personal routines for starting and ending the day, including sleep hygiene, sunlight exposure, meditation, and stoicism (32:54) Parenting, emotional intelligence, and plant medicine (35:15) Plant medicine and its potential for personal growth, with warnings about seeking exogenous aid without proper guidance (41:50) Overcoming fear and anxiety through self-awareness and vulnerability (44:49) What's coming up in the near future for Brandon (45:50) Where to learn more: Mental Fitness Training Programmed to Fail If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!