• #200: How Questioning Societal Norms Can Lead to a Happier, Healthier Life w/ Dr. Ellen Langer
    Dec 20 2024

    What if questioning the way you’ve always done things was the key to unlocking a happier life?


    In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ellen Langer, a psychologist known as the "Mother of Mindfulness" and the first woman to earn tenure in Harvard’s psychology department. Ellen’s been researching the power of mindset for over 45 years, showing how the way we think can literally transform our health, relationships, and overall happiness.


    We talk about breaking free from societal norms, embracing uncertainty, and making small shifts that can completely change how we experience life. This is one of those conversations that’ll leave you questioning everything - in the best way.


    TOPICS:

    1. Questioning societal norms and assumptions.
    2. The power of mindfulness and reframing perspectives.
    3. The impact of mindset on health and happiness.


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    MORE FROM DR. ELLEN:


    https://www.ellenlanger.me/


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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • #199: How Embracing Curiosity Can Shift Your Mindset with Genevieve Hawkins
    Dec 15 2024

    What if building stronger relationships could improve every aspect of your life?


    In this episode, I sit down with Genevieve Hawkins, an expert in helping people navigate change. With over 25 years of experience, she’s seen how small shifts in how we approach challenges can lead to big changes in our personal lives. We explore how building stronger connections, having tough conversations, and embracing vulnerability can strengthen your mental resilience. Genevieve shares how these tools can help you to move through life’s obstacles, no matter what they are.


    TOPICS:

    1. Building mental resilience through life’s challenges.
    2. Creating safe spaces for tough conversations.
    3. The importance of strong relationships for personal growth.


    MORE FROM NICK:


    Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35


    Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/


    Sign up to the website: nickbracks.com


    Connect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn


    MORE FROM GENEVIEVE:


    https://genevievehawkins.com.au/


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    52 mins
  • #198: From Training Sylvester Stallone to Transforming Lives w/ Gunnar Peterson
    Dec 7 2024

    Transforming your body can change your life... and your mind.


    In this episode, I sit down with Gunnar Peterson, a renowned personal trainer who’s worked with everyone from Sylvester Stallone to pro athletes, helping them to unlock their full potential. Gunnar shares lessons from his decades-long career, such as strategies to build lasting fitness routines and mental resilience.

    We explore how small, consistent actions lead to big results, why discipline beats motivation, and the mindset shifts that can turn fitness into a lifelong habit.


    No matter where you are on your journey, Gunnar’s wisdom will inspire you to take control of your health and transform your approach to life.


    TOPICS:

    • Building mental resilience through physical endurance
    • Translating athletic discipline into personal and professional life
    • Preventing and overcoming injuries for sustainable fitness


    MORE FROM NICK:


    Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35


    Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/


    Sign up to the website: nickbracks.com


    Connect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn


    MORE FROM GUNNAR:


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness


    Website: https://gunnarpeterson.com/


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    51 mins
  • #197: How Regular Exercise Builds Resilience to Overcome Life's Toughest Challenges w/ Meg Takacs
    Nov 25 2024

    Pushing your body can help you build mental resilience for all aspects of life.


    In this episode, I sit down with Meg Takacs, an ultra-runner and fitness coach who shares how endurance training transformed her life and mindset. Meg opens up about the grit, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped her journey, revealing how pushing her body’s limits helped her overcome life’s biggest challenges.


    Meg discusses the mental shifts and strategies that keep her—and her clients—motivated and resilient, offering invaluable insights for anyone ready to harness the strength within to tackle any obstacle life throws their way.


    TOPICS:

    • Building mental resilience through physical endurance
    • Translating athletic discipline into personal and professional life
    • Preventing and overcoming injuries for sustainable fitness


    MORE FROM NICK:


    Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35


    Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/


    Sign up to the website: nickbracks.com


    Connect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn


    MORE FROM MEG:


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_takacs


    Website: https://www.megtakacs.com/


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    36 mins
  • #196: The Road to Recovery: How Mark Lucari & Ben Lucock Embraced Imperfection and Redefined Happiness
    Nov 21 2024

    Surviving a life-threatening accident can change everything—from how you see the world to how you live your life.


    In this episode, I sit down with Mark Lucari and Ben Lucock to discuss their road to recovery after a near-fatal skydiving collision that tested their physical and mental limits. Mark and Ben have an upcoming documentary called ‘Impact’ that explores how the collision became a turning point in their lives, inspiring them to confront depression, challenge societal stigmas, find strength in imperfection, and redefine what happiness means.


    TOPICS:

    • Surviving and recovering from a life-altering skydiving accident.
    • Breaking mental health stigmas through vulnerability and resilience.
    • The creation and impact of their award-winning documentary.


    MORE FROM NICK:


    Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35


    Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/


    Sign up to the website: nickbracks.com


    Connect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn


    CHECK OUT THE IMPACT DOCUMENTARY:


    https://www.impactdoco.com/


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    57 mins
  • #195: Losing 40kg & Transforming Mental Strength Through Exercise w/ Charmaine Brillanti
    Nov 15 2024

    Do you ever wonder if you could completely transform your life—both physically and mentally—no matter your starting point?


    In this episode, I sit down with Charmaine Brillanti, who shares her journey of losing 40kg and rebuilding her mental strength through exercise. Charmaine opens up about the challenges she faced and the powerful ways fitness helped her overcome them, not just by changing her body but by reshaping her mindset.

    Charmaine discusses the mindset shifts that helped her achieve lasting change, offering inspiration to anyone ready to take control of their health and wellbeing.


    TOPICS:

    • Physical and Mental Transformation through Fitness
    • Overcoming Stigma and Self-Doubt
    • Importance of Routine and Community in Wellbeing


    MORE FROM NICK:


    Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35


    Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/


    Sign up to the website: nickbracks.com


    Connect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn


    MORE FROM CHARLAINE:


    https://www.instagram.com/ladyhawk33/


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    40 mins
  • #194: Unblock the Best Version of Yourself by Healing Past Trauma w/ Stephan Friedich
    Nov 8 2024

    Do you ever feel like unresolved experiences from your past are holding you back from becoming the best version of yourself?


    In this episode, I sit down with trauma expert, Stephan Friedrich, to explore how understanding and healing past trauma can help you build resilience and unlock your potential. Stephen share tools that anyone can use to make change in their life by addressing the root causes of emotional challenges.


    TOPICS:

    • The impact of early trauma on mental health and behavior
    • Limitations of traditional behavior management techniques
    • The importance of a trauma-informed approach for lasting resilience


    MORE FROM NICK:


    Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35


    Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/


    Sign up to the website: nickbracks.com


    Connect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn


    MORE FROM STEPHAN:


    https://knightlamp.org/


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #193: Overcome Overwhelm by Creating a Simple Routine w/ Tanaye White
    Oct 28 2024

    Do you ever feel like life’s challenges make it hard to stay grounded and keep a clear mind?


    In this episode I speak with Tanaye White, who is a mental health advocate & entrepreneur. We discuss how you can build a routine to overcome overwhelm and stay balanced.


    Tanaye also shares her journey through depression, ADHD, and the transformative impact of finding a structure that works.


    TOPICS:

    • Managing mental health through routines
    • Overcoming overwhelm with structure
    • Benefits and challenges of ADHD


    MORE FROM NICK:


    Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35


    Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/


    Sign up to the website: nickbracks.com


    Connect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn


    MORE FROM TANAYE:


    https://www.tanayewhite.com/


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    41 mins