LIFE CHANGES AND A TITANIUM MINDSET W/ Sam Mazola

**Show Notes: Episode with Samantha from Boston****Introduction:**- Welcoming Samantha Mazola as a special guest from Boston, a life coach specializing in health and wellness, and a personal trainer.- Samantha shares her journey, starting with becoming a parent at 18 and the subsequent focus on family and stability.- A transformative experience during the pandemic led Samantha to reevaluate her life and make significant changes.**Shifting Mindsets and Views:**- Samantha emphasizes the importance of viewing setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.- Recommends the use of affirmations to shift mindset and shares her personal practice.- Mentions the book "Mind Control" by Dr. De Silva on training the brain for a positive mindset.- Stresses the choice of happiness every day and acknowledges that being happy is a continuous effort.**Maintaining a Growth-Oriented Mindset:**- Discusses the challenge of choosing to be happy daily, irrespective of life circumstances.- Highlights the misconception that being healed means being happy all the time.- Emphasizes the importance of making the choice to be happy every day.**Incorporating Fitness into Busy Lives:**- Samantha addresses the common concern of time constraints for fitness, especially among busy moms.- Advocates for organizing daily routines, delegating tasks, and prioritizing self-care.- Stresses the significance of preparation, including meal prepping and finding time for workouts.**Compound Interest and Investing in Yourself:**- Talks about the concept of compound interest and relates it to personal development.- Encourages investing more time in oneself than in a regular job.- Highlights the need for a hard conversation with oneself to identify areas for improvement.**Mindset Evolution and Key Influences:**- Shares the evolution of her mindset, moving from a negative place to a positive outlook.- Attributes the positive shift to understanding the impact of healthy foods and incorporating therapy.- Recognizes the gym as a transformative element in her journey, providing stress relief and a positive mindset.**Upcoming Projects and Resources:**- Samantha reveals her upcoming projects, including a cookbook and a podcast called "Talk About It with Sam."- Emphasizes her focus on men's mental health within the black community.**Positive Closing Words:**- Offers affirmations for the community, emphasizing self-worth and the importance of trying every day.- Encourages speaking positive words out loud to influence the subconscious.- Recommends love affirmations, such as "I love myself, I love my family, I am enough" as daily rituals.**Closing:**- Expresses gratitude to Samantha for sharing her insights and knowledge.- Teases the possibility of having Samantha back for future episodes to share more tips in the upcoming year.**Outro:**- Promotes Samantha's website (coachingintotransformation.com) and Instagram (@training.w.sam) for further engagement.- Mentions Samantha's meal guide and upcoming cookbook in spring 2024.- Highlights Samantha's podcast, "Talk About It with Sam," available on various platforms.