S1 · Ep 25: Become More, Do Less — The Sustainable Path to Growth | Maria Cherkasskaya | The MindSpa Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, hosts Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken speak with business and mindset coach Maria Cherkasskaya about sustainable growth that feels aligned, not exhausting. Maria helps entrepreneurs move from clarity to execution, blending practical marketing systems with inner work that truly sticks. She explains why many founders don’t have a mindset issue, they often face a skills and planning gap.Tina, Michelle, and Maria start with a simple audit to turn “what I don’t want” into a clear north star, then translate that vision into daily actions that support long-term goals. Maria breaks down imposter syndrome for both seasoned experts and newcomers, exploring how proof, practice, and community can help move through fear. They discuss social visibility, showing up online authentically, and the value of supportive networks of entrepreneurs, coaches, or therapists to quiet the noise and accelerate learning.Manifestation is given a reality check: visualization can prime your brain to spot opportunities, but progress only happens with action. Maria’s concept of inspired action helps prioritise ideas that carry energy and align with values, so growth feels sustainable. They also explore burnout as an internal conflict between competing values, with practical grounding tools—from presence exercises to meditation habits—that translate mindfulness into everyday leadership.Maria shares insights from her 10-day Vipassana retreat and closes with what’s next for her: scaling her marketing agency, growing Manifest Change Society, and staying open to pivots that keep her work aligned with purpose.Connect With Maria CherkasskayaInstagram | Facebook | LinkedInThe MindSpa PodcastThoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight.HostsTina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health CentreLinkedIn, Instagram, FacebookMichelle Massunken, MSW, RSWCo-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health CentreLinkedIn, Instagram, FacebookMindSpa Mental Health CentreOttawa - Kanata & Gloucesterthemindspa.caLinkedIn, instagramListen onApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube