Jennifer Slawson, a leader in the tech industry, reflects on a season of change that led her to reevaluate her marriage and career. She shares how her journey to become a certified coach has transformed her as a leader and as a human being.
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At one point, Jason Portnoy thought he had it all – wealth, prestige, an amazing family, and an unstoppable career in middle of Silicon Valley’s first dot com boom. But beneath the surface, he knew he was living a double life, shrouded in secrets and lies. In this episode, Jason shares his journey of change from secrets to truth, from brokenness to healing, from self-betrayal to self-love. Jason shares more of his story in his recently published memoir – Silicon Valley Pornstar.
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In this special episode, Jun invites his therapist, Dr. Steven Reed, to talk about the practice of “dream tending.” As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Reed believes dreams and imagination can help us unleash our inner wisdom and guide our lives especially through seasons of change.
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Reverend Gail Song Bantum knows that embracing our full, authentic selves is the key to successful change. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” she shares how she has led changes in her own career and in her church by allowing space for authenticity – resulting in mutual flourishing.
This episode features “Belly of the Deepest Love” by Tow’rs.
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Choosing Us Book: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/choosing-us/408440
TW: Suicide, acts of violence.
Ricardo Ruiz returns from the military a deeply angry man, with no practice or encouragement in sharing his feelings. He turns to alcohol, lashing-out at those around him and ready to end his own life. Listen to Ricardo’s inspiring change story and how he finds the courage to confront his rage and give a voice to the voiceless.
This episode features poems from ‘We Had Our Reasons’, read by the author. Learn more about him and the book at www.PoetRuiz.com or his social handle @poetruiz.
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TW: Suicidal ideation, self-harm
Kelsie Hurula falls into a deep, all-consuming depression because of a terrible mistake that blows up her life. Alone and ashamed, she hides in her bedroom for months, convinced that she doesn’t deserve to get better. Listen to Kelsie’s inspiring change story and how she finds the path to forgiveness and self-acceptance.
This episode is dedicated to the inspiring young voices of Beloved Arise – a non-profit that celebrates and empowers LGBTQ+ youth of faith.
This episode features “Here Right Now” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset.
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TW: Suicidal ideation
In this episode, inner child healing life coach, Evelyn Huynh shares how she had to heal her own generational trauma before she could help others do the same. Stuck in destructive patterns of self-sabotage, Evelyn changes her life by standing up to the bullies of past and present.
This episode features “No Place to Fall” by Tow’rs.
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Trigger warning: This episode contains depictions of domestic violence that you may find disturbing.
A near-death experience led Becky Strauss to evaluate her marriage and how she was leading her life. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Becky shares how that turning point in her life helped her understand the value of self-love and the importance of prioritizing herself.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there’s help at the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Please visit thehotline.org
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In this episode, we meet politician, entrepreneur, and change-maker – Roxy Ndebumadu. After working a few years in high tech, at the age of 26, Roxy decides to make a huge career and life change by running for public office in Maryland. Roxy shares how she overcame fear and self-doubt, and how this change ultimately transformed who she is as a person and a leader.
This episode features “Belly of the Deepest Love” by Tow’rs.
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When Gilza Fort-Martinez chose a career in therapy instead of the law, her father was outraged. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Gilza shares how helping her clients get a new perspective helps them manage change – an approach that also helped her father accept her career change.
This episode features “Water under the bridge” by Tow’rs.
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After years of struggling with addiction, Meghan Opbroek realized she would never realize her life's dream of becoming a therapist unless she got sober. In this episode of "A Change Mindset," Meghan shares how a supportive friendship and the desire to fulfill her life's purpose helped her find recovery.
This episode features "Girl in Calico" by Tow'rs.
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After a devastating betrayal, award-winning novelist Justina Chen endured major life changes that were thrust upon her. In this episode of “A Change Mindset,” Justina shares with us how she discovered how a mantra of being better, not bitter, could help her through hard changes.
This episode features “No Place to Fall” by Tow’rs.
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Season two kicks off with host Jun Love Young and his new husband Drew sharing their own change story, which is also their love story. Four years ago, Jun and Drew had all but given up on the idea of marriage. But to their surprise, they fell in love. In this episode, recorded a few days before their wedding, Jun and Drew share how they each changed to give love a second chance and how the love they discovered led to profound changes in each of them.
This episode features “Feels Like Home” by Tow’rs.
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