What if your biggest limitations aren’t rooted in truth—but in unexamined beliefs?

In this mind-bending episode of the Personal Mastery & Growth podcast, we explore the powerful difference between what’s true and what simply feels true because it’s been repeated—internally or externally.

Prepare to:

🧠 Understand How Beliefs Are Formed

Learn how your early environment, repeated experiences, and emotional associations write “code” that gets accepted as truth—often without your awareness.

🔬 Explore the Brain’s Truth Bias and the Illusory Truth Effect

Discover why your brain is wired to favor consistency over accuracy, and how it tends to reinforce whatever you’ve heard the most—even if it’s limiting or false.

🚨 Identify Beliefs That Feel True but Hold You Back

From “I’m not creative” to “People like me don’t succeed,” we break down how disempowering stories form—and what they cost you.

🛠️ Use 6 Questions to Challenge and Reframe Old Beliefs

Learn a practical process to question inherited beliefs, identify emotional roots, and create new stories aligned with your truth—not your conditioning.

This episode is an invitation to become the editor of your internal narrative—and choose belief systems that align with who you’re becoming.

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🔍 HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Intro

01:45 – The difference between belief and truth

02:44 – Confirmation bias

04:01 – The illusory truth effect

05:23 – Common disempowering beliefs and where they come from

07:06 – Six questions to rewrite your beliefs

08:38 – This week’s challenge: belief reframing in action

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You’ve started doing the work… but suddenly you feel stuck, confused, or ready to quit.

Don’t panic—that resistance you’re feeling? It’s not failure. It’s a sign that growth is happening beneath the surface.

In this episode of the Personal Mastery & Growth podcast, we unpack what really happens when you start to shift your mindset—and why the old patterns always try to pull you back in.

Prepare to:

🧠 Understand the Neuroscience of Resistance

Learn why your brain fights change, how “change fatigue” sets in, and why confusion and frustration often mean you're building new neural pathways. Jose even shares a powerful lesson from teaching Tai Chi that reframes frustration as progress.

🚨 Recognize the Sneaky Ways Old Mindsets Sabotage Your Growth

From overthinking and procrastination to imposter syndrome and emotional reactivity, you'll learn how to spot the telltale signs of your old programming fighting for survival.

🛠️ Apply 6 Grounding Tools to Push Through Resistance

Discover practical, proven strategies to stay aligned, reset your nervous system, celebrate internal shifts, and return to your growth path with clarity and confidence.

This isn’t about powering through with hustle—this is about honoring the process and recognizing the signals that transformation is underway.

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HIGHLIGHTS

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:13 Resistance is a sign of progress

0:03:11 The science behind why your brain resists change

0:03:49 Confusion is a sign of growth

0:05:21 The ways that resistance shows up

0:06:17 6 tools to stay grounded

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Did you consciously choose your mindset?

Probably not.

From the moment you were born, your mind began absorbing information—modeling behavior, internalizing expectations, and writing code that would quietly run in the background for years.

In this powerful episode of the Personal Mastery & Growth podcast, we peel back the layers to reveal where your mindset really comes from—and how to finally take back control.

Get ready to:

🧠 Understand the Origin of Your Mindset: Explore how early childhood experiences, emotional environments, and modeled behavior form the default beliefs you carry today—often without conscious awareness.

🔬 Learn the Neuroscience of Belief Formation: Discover how your brain encodes early beliefs in “hypnotic” theta brainwaves, why confirmation bias reinforces old scripts, and how neuroplasticity gives you the power to rewire your mind for growth, confidence, and resilience.

🚨 Identify Inherited Mindsets That May Be Holding You Back: From the “hard work equals worth” trap to fear of disappointment, uncover common patterns that stem from survival strategies—not personal truth.

🛠️ Apply 6 Research-Backed Tools to Reprogram Your Mindset: Go beyond awareness with actionable tools to challenge limiting beliefs, write future-self scripts, interrupt outdated patterns, and create new mental habits that align with who you're becoming.

This episode isn’t about blame—it’s about breakthroughs.

It’s about reclaiming authorship over your life by rewriting the invisible code that drives your decisions, behaviors, and sense of self.

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0:02:48 How your beliefs become programmed

0:04:54 Common mindset patterns that may be holding you back

0:05:55 6 tools to help you rewrite your internal scripts

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What if the biggest barrier between you and the life you want isn’t your skills, resources, or circumstances—but your mindset?

In this foundational episode we’ll unpack the often-overlooked force that silently shapes every thought, action, and outcome: your mindset. Think of it as the invisible operating system behind everything you do. If it’s outdated, even your best intentions can fall flat.

Prepare to:

🧠 Understand the Operating System of the Mind

Explore the powerful analogy of mindset as mental software—one that governs how you interpret experiences, take action, and navigate challenges. Learn why most people are still running on outdated code—and how that code got written in the first place.

🔬 Dive Into the Neuroscience of Change and Regulation

Discover how cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience (including insights from Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. Richard Davidson) reveals that mindset is not fixed—it’s trainable. Learn how cultivating a growth-oriented mindset enhances emotional regulation and activates the prefrontal cortex, allowing you to remain clear, calm, and capable—even under stress.

⚙️ Spot the Signs of a Mindset in Need of an Update

We’ll explore the mental red flags that show up when you're stuck in old programming—like procrastination, fear of failure, and chronic self-doubt—and why these are signs of conditioning, not personal flaws.

🔧 Implement Six Practical Mindset Upgrades

Get equipped with six actionable strategies to start rewiring your mental operating system. From thought audits and reframing tools to daily visualization and curated inputs, these tips will help you make real, lasting change—starting today.

This episode sets the stage for everything that follows in your Mindset Makeover journey. It’s not just about awareness—it’s about transformation. Because when you upgrade your mindset, you upgrade your life.

Join me as we begin this powerful series on rewiring your internal narrative and creating a mindset that’s aligned with the person you’re becoming.

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Highlights:

0:01:14 Your invisible operating system

0:02:55 Neuroplasticity, growth mindset, and emotional regulation

0:05:09 How do you know when your mindset needs an upgrade?

0:05:48 Six tools to help you upgrade your mindset

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Are you ready to make the upcoming year your best one yet?

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect, set new goals, and prepare for a fresh start. But what’s the key to creating the future you desire? Your mindset. It’s the lens through which you perceive the world, and it shapes your thoughts, behaviors, and outcomes.

Whether you’re aiming to overcome challenges, enhance your professional life, or simply find more peace in your everyday experiences, transforming your mindset can open the door to new possibilities.

In this episode of the Personal Mastery and Growth podcast, we explore five powerful mindset shifts that will help you create meaningful change in the new year. These shifts aren’t just inspiring ideas—they’re actionable strategies you can start using today.

In this episode, you’ll:

✔️ Learn how celebrating your wins and learning from your losses builds resilience and self-awareness.

✔️ Discover why becoming comfortable with discomfort is essential for personal growth and unlocking your potential.

✔️ Understand how to make friends with fear and use it as a tool for self-discovery and empowerment.

✔️ See the power of prioritizing the process over the outcome to achieve sustainable success.

✔️ Explore the benefits of focusing on being rather than doing to cultivate presence and balance in your life.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with the tools and insights needed to embrace these transformative shifts and step into the new year with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Remember, it’s not just about setting goals; it’s about becoming the person who can achieve them. Start your mindset journey today and make the new year truly transformative.

Ready to grow? Press play and begin your journey to a brighter, bolder future!

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HIGHLIGHTS

03:13 The importance of celebrating your wins

04:13 Why you need to learn from your setbacks

05:19 Five strategies to help you celebrate your wins and learn from your loses

07:06 Why you need to become comfortable being uncomfortable

08:44 Five strategies to embrace being uncomfortable

11:01 Making friends with fear

13:20 Five strategies to make fear your friend and not your enemy

16:00 Why you should focus on the process instead of the outcome

19:03 Five strategies to cultivate a process-oriented approach

22:26 The benefits of focusing on being instead of doing

24:13 Five strategies to cultivate a being mindset

When was the last time you used your birthday as more than just a reason to eat cake and blow out candles? What if you could turn that special day into a powerful tool for reflection, growth, and setting your life’s course for the year ahead?

Well, that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the past few years.

In this episode of the Personal Mastery and Growth podcast, I share a transformative birthday ritual that has helped me reset, realign, and create a vision for the future. Instead of treating my birthday as just another day on the calendar, I use it as a chance to reflect on the past, set intentions for the future, and even give myself some meaningful gifts (don’t worry—they’re not material things).

Whether you’re looking to grow personally or professionally, this birthday ritual can serve as a way to realign with your values, reset your goals, and take charge of your own growth.

In this episode, you’ll:

✔️ Learn how to turn reflection into a powerful tool for personal growth.

✔️ Discover the importance of journaling in clarifying your thoughts and goals.

✔️ Explore how giving yourself gifts like forgiveness and self-compassion can unlock new possibilities.

✔️ Create a vision for the next year of your life and align it with your long-term goals.

✔️ Understand how this ritual can be a yearly reset to ensure you’re on the right path.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a practical, simple birthday ritual that will help you reset and realign every year, ensuring your growth and development stay on track. You’ll be empowered to approach your birthdays—and your life—with more clarity, intention, and purpose.

So, are you ready to give yourself the ultimate birthday gift? Tune in now and start your own journey of reflection and realignment!

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HIGHLIGHTS

02:12 How I started my birthday ritual

03:51 The role of journaling in the reflection process

05:49 Give yourself the gifts that you need

08:53 My personal birthday journal entry

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Are you a leader? Believe it or not, the answer is “Aye, Matey!”

Whether you're the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, a teacher inspiring young minds, a parent nurturing your children, a teammate pushing your peers to new heights, or simply someone who leads by example in your everyday life, we all are leaders to some degree, whether we like it or not.

But just like in everything, there are good leaders, there are bad leaders, and there are GREAT leaders.

So, are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and guide your team to new heights?

Join me in this episode of the Personal Mastery and Growth podcast, where we dive deep into the Seven C’s of Leadership—Clarity, Communication, Consistency, Commitment, Compassion, Congruence, and Courage. These essential qualities are the cornerstones of effective leadership, helping you to inspire, motivate, and lead your team with integrity and purpose.

In this episode, you’ll:

✔️ Discover how Clarity acts as your leadership compass, providing direction and purpose.

✔️ Learn the importance of Communication in bridging your vision with your team's actions.

✔️ Understand how Consistency builds trust and reliability within your team.

✔️ Explore how Commitment drives you and your team forward, even in challenging times.

✔️ See how Compassion fosters a positive work environment and strengthens team cohesion.

✔️ Recognize the importance of Congruence in aligning your values with your actions and the mission of your organization.

✔️ Embrace Courage as the foundation of leadership, empowering you to take risks, admit mistakes, and lead with authenticity.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of these seven leadership principles and practical strategies to apply them in your daily leadership practices. You’ll be equipped to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose.

Get ready to set sail on a leadership journey that will transform not only your leadership style but also the way you inspire and empower others.

Tune in now and take the helm with the Seven C’s of Leadership!

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Highlights

03:52 The importance of clarity

07:36 The role of communication

10:25 Practical ways to enhance communication skills

11:22 Why you need consistency

14:39 Four key practices for consistency in leadership

15:57 Why commitment is the cornerstone of leadership

18:48 Five key practices to cultivate and sustain commitment

20:22 The overlooked skill of compassionate leadership

23:44 Six keys practices to become a more compassionate leader

25:22 Why commitment is the glue that holds your team together

29:04 Five practical steps to become a more congruent leader

30:42 Why leaders need to be courageous

34:23 Five ways to become a more courageous leader

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of perspective and see how it can transform your understanding of the world?

Join me for this episode of the Personal Mastery and Growth podcast, where we delve into the power of perspective, exploring its significance, the impact of cognitive biases, and practical tools to shift your mindset. Discover how expanding your perspective can lead to greater understanding, empathy, and personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll:

✔️ Learn the profound lesson from the ancient Hindu story, "The Blind Men and The Elephant," about the nature of perspective.

✔️ Understand how our perspectives are shaped by our unique backgrounds, experiences, and cultural contexts.

✔️ Discover the importance of seeking diverse viewpoints to broaden your understanding and enhance problem-solving.

✔️ Explore common cognitive biases like confirmation bias, affinity bias, and the availability heuristic, and how they influence our decisions.

✔️ Gain practical strategies to overcome cognitive biases, such as seeking diverse perspectives, practicing mindfulness, and slowing down decision-making.

✔️ Reflect on insightful questions to challenge your current viewpoint and open up new ways of thinking.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how perspective shapes your reality and practical strategies to expand your viewpoint and overcome cognitive biases. You'll learn how to cultivate a more balanced and insightful approach to life.

Get ready to embark on a journey that will change the way you think about perspective. Tune in now and start your path to a more empowered, empathetic, and understanding life in 2024 and beyond!

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Highlights

01:39 The Blindmen and the Elephant

03:43 Why diversity is more than a buzzword

05:19 The role of diversity in problem-solving

06:27 The four key reasons why perspective matters

08:58 The seven cognitive biases that may be distorting your perspective

13:23 Six tips to short-circuit cognitive bias

15:55 The ten questions you should ask yourself to shift your perspective

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