Coaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal Growth

Burnout prevention starts with learning how to manage your energy before you reach the breaking point. Michael Rearden speaks with science writer and author Elizabeth Svoboda about pacing, chronic stress, recovery, and why sustainable success requires more than simply pushing harder.

They explore the hidden costs of burnout, the importance of rest, advocating for your limits, understanding your own capacity, and choosing what truly deserves your energy. Elizabeth also explains the idea of selective mediocrity and how pacing can help you pursue meaningful goals without sacrificing your long-term well-being.

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What if preparing for failure could actually make you more confident, resilient, and prepared for success? Life will eventually bring unexpected problems, setbacks, relationship challenges, career changes, and moments that don't go according to plan. 

In Episode 821 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores why preparing for failure isn't about expecting the worst it's about developing the mindset and skills to handle whatever comes next. Failure and setbacks are inevitable parts of life, but being unprepared can make them much harder to navigate. Michael Rearden explores how planning for potential problems can create greater r...

Trying to control everything can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and resentful. The key to personal growth is learning the difference between what you can control and what you can only influence. In Episode 820 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how letting go of unnecessary control can create more freedom, healthier relationships, and a more peaceful life. 

Control and influence are not the same thing. While control involves what you can directly manage, influence is about what you can affect without being able to determine the final outcome.

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A high-performance mindset isn't just about motivation; it's about how you prepare, respond to adversity, and act when things don't go according to plan. Michael Rearden speaks with mindset and performance coach Jaime Elizondo about the beliefs, identity, resilience, and intentionality that shape how we perform in both personal and professional life.

They explore fear of failure, preparing for adversity, surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, the connection between mindset and performance, and why courage is required to pursue meaningful goals. Jaime also introduces his Crush It Formula, a framework designed to help...

Moving forward in life can be difficult when you do not know what happens next. Uncertainty, fear, and the desire to feel completely ready can keep you inside the same comfort zone. In Episode 818 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to deal with uncertainty, trust yourself through change, and take action even when the future is unclear. 

Life rarely provides complete certainty before we are required to make a decision. Michael Rearden discusses how mindset, self-reflection, courage, and personal responsibility influence the way we respond to uncertainty and change.

Building the life of your dreams can be difficult when everyday life keeps you busy. Responsibilities, routines, comfort zones, and constant movement can make it easy to focus on simply getting through the day instead of intentionally creating the future you want.

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to build the life you want while navigating the demands of everyday life. He discusses the importance of mindset, planning for the future, investing in yourself, and understanding the difference between simply moving and actually making progress.

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Fitness over 50 isn't just about exercise , it's about building the strength, mobility, mindset, and purpose to keep living an active life. Michael Rearden and personal trainer and author Glen Owen explore how identity, motivation, consistency, and reliable fitness information can shape long-term health.

They also discuss longevity, muscle mass, comparison and self-esteem, injury prevention, recovery, and the importance of having a strong reason behind your fitness journey. If you want to stay active, overcome obstacles, and build health habits that can last for decades, this conversation offers practical perspective for the journey.

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Self-discovery begins when you stop trying to control everything outside of you and start understanding what's happening within you. Expectations, comparison, perfectionism, and the need for external validation can keep you disconnected from who you really are.

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Indra Rinzler to explore self-discovery, spirituality, astrology, personal growth, and the process of understanding your true self.

They discuss why the desire for control can create emptiness, how expectations can affect happiness, why experiences matter more than perfection, and how...

What is holding you back from growth? Sometimes the biggest barriers aren't outside of us they come from the comfort, fear, ego, and protection mechanisms we create within ourselves.

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores the barriers that keep people from reaching their potential and why personal growth often requires confronting the very things we're trying to protect. From staying comfortable to avoiding hard truths, understanding what holds you back is the first step toward meaningful change.

Your life can change when you...

What if understanding personality types could change the way you communicate, learn, and build relationships? Michael Rearden and Sheila Glazov explore her Brain Color Personality framework and what it can teach us about understanding ourselves and the people around us.

They also discuss the changing role of technology in education, the importance of reading, imagination, creativity, youth development, and why lifelong learning can transform the way we see ourselves and others. From communication and relationships to education and personal growth, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on how understanding differences can lead to greater...

Communication skills can influence how your ideas, leadership, value, and potential are perceived at work. But being effective isn't about being the loudest person in the room it's about communicating with clarity, confidence, self-awareness, and influence.

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with executive presence coach Aletta Rochat to explore what makes communication successful and why strong communication can directly impact professional growth and career advancement.

Aletta explains why capable professionals can struggle to articulate their value, how feedback can reveal the impact you're...

The need for validation can quietly control your decisions, relationships, career, and even the way you see yourself. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores why people seek approval from others and how external validation can prevent personal growth, self-acceptance, and genuine fulfillment.

From childhood and relationships to the workplace and social expectations, the desire to be recognized, accepted, and understood can become a trap. Michael discusses how technology has changed the way we seek validation, why constantly molding yourself to meet other people's expectations can leave you dissatisfied, and why...

Burnout can be a sign that the life you're building no longer feels aligned with who you are. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Becca Eve Young to explore burnout, finding purpose, authentic living, and the courage to question the definition of success you've been taught to follow.

Becca shares her journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, writing, and conscious living. Together, they explore recognizing burnout, slowing down, embracing life's messiness, finding fulfillment in simple moments, and the power of coaching and community during major life transitions.<...

Performance anxiety can make capable people question themselves the moment they have to speak, perform, or compete under pressure. But what if nervousness isn't something you need to eliminate?

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Dr. David Lee Fish to explore performance anxiety, speech fright, stage fright, mindfulness, and what happens in the body when anxiety takes over. Dr. Fish explains why nervousness is a natural human response and how changing your relationship with anxious thoughts can create a more workable experience.

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Self-awareness is powerful, but awareness alone will not change your life. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how self-awareness can sometimes become another form of avoidance when you know what needs to be done but continue putting off the action required to create real change.

There is a major difference between understanding what you need to do and actually doing it. Michael breaks down the connection between self-awareness, procrastination, habits, comfort, distraction, and deliberate action and why some people genuinely want change while others only want it when it is...

Mindset transformation starts with understanding the beliefs shaping your identity, habits, and decisions.

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with transformational guide Lina Viner to explore subconscious beliefs, identity, health, and personal growth. Lina shares her journey from building a successful fashion business to creating the Rewire Method and helping people transform the patterns that influence their lives.

They discuss why self-awareness is the starting point for change, how subconscious beliefs can shape behavior, and why lasting transformation requires more than surface-level personal development...

Healing from trauma isn't a straight line and toxic relationships, negative self-talk, and old relationship patterns can make the journey even harder.

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with therapist, author, and coach Shannon Petrovich to explore what genuine healing can look like after trauma and unhealthy relationships. They discuss why healing takes active engagement, how childhood relationships can influence us later in life, and why recognizing toxic patterns is an important step toward change.

Shannon also explains the relationship we have with our...

Self-confrontation is one of the hardest parts of personal growth because real transformation requires us to look at the parts of ourselves we would rather avoid. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores self-awareness, accountability, fear, recurring patterns, and what it takes to stop avoiding yourself and start creating meaningful change.

Growth requires more than knowing what needs to change. You have to be willing to reflect on your experiences, recognize patterns, confront insecurities, practice new standards, and take action even when the process feels uncomfortable. Michael also discusses mentorship, continuous...

Personal growth can begin when you choose to make a difference in someone else's life. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Morgan DeNicola to explore personal growth, purpose, helping others, cultural understanding, and meaningful impact.

Morgan shares lessons from her work in humanitarian programs and cultural diplomacy, discussing the importance of listening, observing, understanding different perspectives, and building genuine connections.

They also explore adaptability, fear, failure, passion, and the fulfillment that comes from living to uplift others.

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Parenting styles can shape how children see themselves, handle challenges, build confidence, and navigate the real world. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores what effective parenting really looks like and why there is no single perfect way to raise a child.

Parenting is not about having all the answers. It is about understanding your child, building trust, setting boundaries, allowing them to experience life, and knowing when to protect them and when to let them learn through their own mistakes. Michael also discusses discipline, independence, storytelling, family wisdom, teenage years...

Self-deception can keep you stuck in life without you even realizing it. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores self-deception, limiting beliefs, and the stories we tell ourselves that can prevent personal growth, meaningful change, and the life we actually want to create.

Michael explains why awareness alone isn't enough and why confronting hard truths is necessary to overcome self-deception and break patterns that keep us comfortable but stagnant.

You'll learn how the narratives you repeat can influence your mindset, decisions, relationships, confidence, and future, and...

Do you perform at your best under pressure, or does pressure keep you from accessing what you're capable of?

In this Performing Under Pressure episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with performance coach Coach Dave to explore the mental game behind pressure, confidence, stress, and peak performance.

Coach Dave explains why pressure can affect our ability to access our best selves, how confidence is developed through preparation, and why failure should be treated as information rather than a setback. They also explore the impact of social media...

After 800 episodes of Coaching In Session, I've learned that living a purposeful life isn't about waiting for the perfect moment; it's about taking action while you have the opportunity. 

In this milestone episode, I reflect on personal growth, consistency, critical thinking, education, legacy, and the importance of making meaningful contributions with the time we have.

I started Coaching In Session in 2021 during the pandemic with the goal of providing guidance, personal development, and practical perspectives that help people think differently about their lives. Reaching 800 episodes has reinforced one of t...

How do you take action when you already know what you need to do? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores the gap between knowing and doing and explains how taking consistent action, building discipline, and accepting personal responsibility can help you stop procrastinating and move toward your goals.

We live in a world where information is everywhere, yet having more knowledge doesn't automatically create better results. Michael explains why knowing what to do is often the easy part and why execution, consistency, discipline, and accountability are what actually create meaningful...

What if getting older doesn't have to mean feeling older?

In this Longevity and Healthy Aging episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with health and nutrition coach Michael Dorfman to explore plant-based nutrition, mindset, lifestyle choices, and the habits that can support a longer, healthier life.

At 84, Dorfman shares lessons from nearly five decades of exploring nutrition and wellness, including the importance of whole foods, fiber, physical activity, mental engagement, and taking greater responsibility for your health.

They also discuss why people...

How do you deal with problems in life when challenges never completely disappear? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to deal with problems in life by changing your mindset, taking responsibility, choosing the right people for support, and using challenges as opportunities for personal growth.

Michael explains why money, success, and better circumstances don't eliminate life's problems, and why learning to approach challenges with the right problem-solving mindset is more valuable than trying to create a life without problems.

You'll learn why every problem...

How do you get out of your comfort zone when comfort has become part of your everyday life? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to get out of your comfort zone, embrace discomfort, and develop the mindset required for personal growth and continuous improvement.

Modern convenience has made many parts of life easier, but too much comfort can also create complacency, stagnation, and resistance to change. Michael explains why becoming comfortable with discomfort can build resilience, strengthen your mindset, and help you take action toward the future you want.<...

What if the symptoms you're experiencing aren't just problems to manage, but signals your body is asking you to understand?

In this Holistic Nutrition and Cancer Support episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with holistic nutritionist Ellyn McLeod to explore the connection between whole-food nutrition, stress, mindset, lifestyle choices, and overall health. Ellyn shares her perspective on cancer support, processed foods, listening to the body's signals, and taking a more proactive approach to health.

They also discuss why convenience can influence our food choices...

Showing up consistently can change your relationships, career, personal growth, and overall life but showing up doesn't mean being perfect. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to show up consistently for yourself and the people who matter while developing the mindset, preparation, and discipline required to stay present.

Michael Rearden explains why showing up for yourself is just as important as showing up for others, why preparation matters, and how being genuinely present can strengthen relationships and create long-term results. He also explores the difference between passive and active...

Are you taking responsibility for your life, or are you allowing blame, circumstances, and other people to control your future? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how taking personal responsibility can create a powerful mindset shift and help you move from reacting to life to intentionally changing it.

Michael Rearden explains why a responsibility mindset is essential for personal growth, stronger relationships, emotional awareness, and lasting change. He explores how blame culture can keep you stuck, why understanding your thoughts and feelings matters, and how taking ownership of your choices...

Can someone born into poverty create a legacy that changes generations?

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with educator, educational research analyst, and author Donald Williams to explore how overcoming adversity, building resilience, and developing the right mindset can transform your future. From growing up in a South Carolina cotton mill family to becoming the first in his family to graduate from college and earning three degrees, Donald proves that your circumstances do not define your potential.

Together, they discuss the power of lifelong...

Who you look up to can shape who you become, often more than you realize. The right role models can inspire growth, while the wrong influences can quietly shape your habits, decisions, and future.

In this Mindset Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to choose the right role models and why the people, environments, and influences around you play such an important role in personal growth. From childhood experiences and peer groups to social media and adult relationships, the people you observe can influence your mindset, behavior, confidence, and standards.<...

Want to know how to build self-discipline that lasts? The small decisions you make every day determine your future more than the big moments most people focus on.

In this Mindset Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explains how to build self-discipline by making intentional daily choices, embracing challenges, and developing habits that create long-term success. True discipline isn't built overnight it's developed through consistency, accountability, and doing what needs to be done even when motivation fades.

You'll learn why complacency quietly steals your potential, how small...

Is it ever too late to build wealth? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with David Nassief, author of The One-Page Wealth Compass, to discuss how he went from being fired at age 63 and nearly broke to becoming a millionaire by 69.

David shares the mindset shifts, investing principles, and financial habits that transformed his future. Together they explore why financial literacy matters, how procrastination quietly destroys wealth, why simplicity often beats complexity, and how anyone can begin creating a financial roadmap regardless of their age or income.

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What if the life you're living isn't truly your own? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Lynda Leonce, authenticity coach, parenting coach, and author of Inside Out Creation, to explore how societal conditioning can disconnect us from who we truly are and how we can begin living from our authentic selves.

Lynda shares why authenticity isn't something we create but something we uncover. Together, they discuss how self-awareness, curiosity, and intentional reflection help us peel away limiting beliefs, reconnect with our inner truth, and become more present in...

Is your environment helping you succeed or quietly keeping you stuck? The people you spend time with, the habits you build, and the environment you create directly influence your success, mindset, and personal growth.

In this Mindset Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how your environment shapes your success and why changing your surroundings can completely transform your future. Whether you're dealing with toxic relationships, limiting beliefs, unhealthy habits, or a comfort zone that's holding you back, your environment plays a bigger role than you may realize.

High performers often believe burnout comes from working too hard, but what if the real problem is losing connection with yourself? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with executive coach Morice "Coach Mo" Mabry to discuss the power of self-awareness, purpose, and the mindset shifts that help leaders regain confidence, clarity, and control.

Coach Mo introduces his S.W.A.G.™ Framework, explaining how self-awareness, why-power, aligned action, and grit work together to help people overcome self-doubt, avoid burnout, and perform at their highest level. They also discuss the im...

Leadership is tested during life's toughest moments. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Dr. Shanea Clancy to discuss how developing the right leadership mindset helps you navigate adversity, build resilience, and reach your highest potential. Together they explore trauma-informed leadership, emotional intelligence, mentorship, parenting, gratitude, and the mountaineering mindset as powerful tools for personal and professional growth.

Drawing from her experience as a forensic nurse, leadership coach, and mindset strategist, Dr. Clancy explains why true leadership starts with meeting people where they are, embracing challenges, and developing the...

Raising confident, resilient children has never been more challenging. In a world filled with distractions, convenience, and constant outside influences, parents have a unique opportunity to shape the next generation with strength, responsibility, and purpose.

In this Mindset Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to raise strong and resilient children by creating healthy family dynamics, teaching responsibility, and preparing kids for real-world challenges. Strong parenting isn't about being perfect, it's about intentionally developing character, discipline, and emotional resilience.

Michael shares practical parenting strategies that help...

What if most chronic illness isn't caused by bad luck or genetics, but by the daily choices we make?

In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with holistic nutritionist, radio host, and wellness coach Tammy Cuthbert Garcia to discuss the connection between lifestyle, mindset, nutrition, and long-term health. They explore why symptoms should be viewed as signals rather than problems to suppress, how personal responsibility impacts wellness, and why true healing often starts by addressing root causes instead of managing symptoms.

The conversation explores how...