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Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks
by Nick Bracks
Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks explores how the most successful people think and the mindset that got them there. Hosted by actor, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate Nick Bracks, the show features deep, unscripted conversations with world-class thinkers, performers, and creators. Nick draws from his experience delivering over 1,000 talks worldwide and working in film, television, and mental health advocacy to uncover what drives human potential. Guests have included Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer, UFC Champion Alex Volkanovski, U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis, author Mark Groves, and many more leaders across business, science, sport, and the arts. Each episode dives into the habits, challenges, and mindset shifts that shape success, purpose, and resilience in everyday life - helping listeners build a healthier, more meaningful approach to growth and performance. <p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em
Episodes
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#299: Viral Dating Coach Explains Why You Keep Choosing the Wrong Person - Sabrina Zohar
What happens when the person who treats you well feels boring, and the one who keeps you guessing feels like love? In this episode I sit down with Sabrina Zohar, the dating and relationship coach and author of Why Am I Like This?, to explore why so many of us keep choosing the wrong person. We…
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#298: Masculinity Expert Explains Why Young Men Fall for Andrew Tate - Michael Kimmel
What happens when young men are so desperate to prove they're real men that they'll follow anyone who promises to show them how? In this episode I sit down with Michael Kimmel, the sociologist and author of Guyland who has spent decades studying how boys become men, to explore why young men fall...
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#297: 90210 Star Explains Why Childhood Trauma Fractures Your Identity - AnnaLynne McCord
What happens when the trauma you survived as a kid splits you into parts you don't even know are there? In this episode I sit down with AnnaLynne McCord, the 90210 star who went public about her assault years before Me Too and later revealed her dissociative identity disorder diagnosis, to…
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#296: Therapist Who Stole Millions From Alanis Morissette Explains Why You Self-Sabotage - Jonathan Todd Schwartz
What happens when you already know there's no winning, and you keep going anyway? In this episode I sit down with Jonathan Todd Schwartz, a former Hollywood business manager who embezzled millions from a handful of clients, including Alanis Morissette, and is now an addiction therapist, to…
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#295: AI Expert Warns Against Using AI as Your Therapist - David Dean
We're told the answer to hard feelings is to talk them out. But what if the thing you're talking to isn't actually listening at all? In this episode I sit down with David Dean, an enterprise AI strategist with 20 years of transformation experience and author of An Inbox Between Us, to explore…
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#294: World-Leading Twin Researcher Explains Why You Can’t Escape Who You Are - Dr. Nancy Segal
We're told that if we want to change who we are, we just need to change our habits, our environment and the way we think. But what if parts of who you are were there long before you ever had a choice? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Nancy Segal, a leading twin researcher, psychologist, author...
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#293: Buddhist Monk Explains Why Men Can't Stop Watching Porn - Jeremy Lipkowitz
Most men don't think they have a porn problem. They think they just have a habit. Something they do late at night, alone, that nobody needs to know about. But according to today's guest, that habit isn't really about sex. It's about something much harder to face. In this episode I sit down with...
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#292: Why You Don’t Need to Have Your Life Figured Out - Jeremy Walton
There’s no perfect timeline for figuring out your life. But when everyone around you seems to be moving forward, it can be difficult to believe you’re not falling behind. In this episode I sit down with film producer Jeremy Walton to explore why there is no normal path through life, and why...
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#291: Can You Train Yourself To Stop Asking Everyone What To Do? - Dr. Sue Morter
Your mind is designed to keep you safe. But what happens when it starts protecting you from threats that aren't actually there? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Sue Morter to explore why we can stay trapped in survival mode long after the danger has passed, and how fear can quietly shape the...
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#290:Attention Scientist Reveals How To Stop AI Eroding Your Mind - Dr. Gloria Mark
Our attention span has collapsed from around two and a half minutes on a screen to just 47 seconds. And according to psychologist and attention researcher Dr. Gloria Mark, the problem is much bigger than simply spending too much time on our phones. In this episode I sit down with Gloria to…
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#289: Here's How to Survive Your Darkest Day (This 9/11 Survivor’s System) - Tim Brown
He lost nearly 100 friends on September 11th. Twenty-five years later, he says he has a wonderful life. In this episode, I sit down with retired FDNY firefighter and 9/11 survivor Tim Brown, who was inside the World Trade Center on the morning of the attacks and came within seconds of dying when...
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#288: Cult Survivor Turned Army Spy Exposes the Cult Playbook in 10 Steps - Daniella Mestyanek Young
She was born three generations into one of the most extreme cults in American history - where child abuse was doctrine and children were the product. She escaped at 15 with nothing. In this episode I sit down with Daniella Mestyanek Young, who went from a childhood in the Children of God cult to...
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#287: Revealing The Truth About Homelessness & What Rebuilds a Man's Life - Mark Horvath
Most of us walk past someone sleeping on the street and tell ourselves a story about how they got there. In this episode I sit down with Mark Horvath, founder of Invisible People, and he challenges pretty much everything I thought I knew. We talk about why most homeless people are actually sober,...
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#286: Lawyer-Turned-Therapist Exposes Therapy's Dirty Secret - Mark A. Michaels
Most of us assume the person with the credentials knows us better than we know ourselves. In this episode, I sit down with lawyer-turned-therapist and author Mark A. Michaels to explore why that assumption might be therapy's biggest blind spot. We talk about the authority of the therapist versus...
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#285: Mental Expert Explains What REAL Mental Strength Looks Like - Amy Morin
Many of us have been taught that being mentally strong means pushing through, hiding our emotions, and pretending we're okay. In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin to explore the difference between mental toughness and mental strength. We talk about...
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#284: Mathematician Reveals Why Your Brain Miscalculates Reality - Spencer Greenberg
When you're feeling intense emotions, your mind can start convincing you of things that aren't true. In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Greenberg, a mathematician and psychology researcher, to explore why our brains distort reality, why painful thoughts can feel so convincing, and how to…
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#283: $2M Kingpin Turned CEO Reveals The TRUTH To Reinventing Yourself - Cos Marte
At 19 years old, Coss Marte was making millions of dollars a year running one of New York City's largest drug operations. A few years later, he was facing life in prison. Most people would assume that was the end of the story. It wasn't. In this episode, I sit down with Coss Marte, a former drug...
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#282: I Survived a Landmine and NEVER Once Felt Like a Victim - Chris Moon
Most of us have been through difficult experiences. We’ve been hurt, let down, rejected, traumatised, or faced challenges we never asked for. The question is: what happens next? In this episode, I sit down with Chris Moon, a former military officer, landmine survivor, former Khmer Rouge prisoner,...
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#281: Gary Vee's Coach Reveals The Biggest Lies In Fitness - Jordan Wyatt
Most people think getting healthy requires extreme discipline, perfect routines, and complicated fitness advice. In this episode, I speak with Gary Vee's long-time coach Jordan Syatt about the biggest lies we've been sold about health and fitness, and why the simple things often matter most. We...
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#280: Yale Psychologist Exposes The Hidden Data On Why Men Cheat - Dr. Bill von Hippel
This conversation starts with a confronting question: are men actually built to be faithful? In this episode, I speak with Yale psychologist Dr. Bill von Hippel about the biology behind male variety-seeking, modern dating, commitment, dopamine, and why chasing more options often leaves people...
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#279: Porn Recovery Coach On Why Your Brain Needs MORE Extreme Porn - Noah Church
Why does porn keep escalating? In this episode, I speak with porn recovery coach Noah Church about why people seek more and more extreme porn, and how it can affect the brain, relationships, and real intimacy. We explore how porn can become a way to escape stress, anxiety, loneliness, shame, and...
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#278: #1 Rumination Expert: You’re Losing Years Trapped In Your Head - Donna Jackson Nakazawa
What is rumination really costing you? In this episode, I speak with Donna Jackson Nakazawa, an award-winning science journalist and Oprah-picked author of Mind Drama. We explore why getting stuck in your head can quietly steal years of your life, and why rumination is not just overthinking... it...
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#277: Stoicism Expert Explains Why Running From Anxiety Only Makes It Worse - Donald J. Robertson
A lot of us don’t just feel anxious...we get anxious about being anxious. In this episode, I speak with Donald J. Robertson, a psychotherapist and one of the world’s leading voices on Stoicism. We talk about why trying to get rid of anxiety can keep it alive, why overthinking often feels useful...
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#276: Recovering Man-Child Explains Why Men Feel Lost Today - Zack Watson
Why do so many men feel lost today? In this episode, I speak with Zach Watson, a viral creator and mental load coach helping men take emotional ownership in their relationships and lives. We explore why so many men are struggling with loneliness, emotional numbness, rejection, porn, the internet,...
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#275: $2 Billion Lender Explains Why Successful People Feel Empty - James Ostroburski OAM
Why can success still leave you feeling empty? In this episode, I speak with James Ostroburski OAM, a banking executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mental health advocate. James built and led a lending business that deployed over $2 billion, while privately navigating depression, burnout,...
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#274: Netflix Psychology Host Explains How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others - Jemma Sbeg
Why is it so hard to stop comparing yourself to others? In this episode, I speak with Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology of Your 20s, a #1 global podcast with over 50 million listens, now streaming on Netflix. We explore why comparison has become so unavoidable, and how it can leave you feeling...
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#273: Green Beret Explains Why Modern Life Leaves People Feeling Empty - Mike Glover
Why does modern life leave so many people feeling empty? In this episode, I speak with Mike Glover, a former Green Beret and CIA contractor. We explore why comfort, instant gratification, and modern convenience may be making people feel more lost, disconnected, and unfulfilled. We talk about...
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#272: NFL Hopeful GETS PARALYZED In Car Crash, What He Does Next Is Shocking - Jason Cooper
What would you do if you were told you might never walk again? In this episode, I speak with Jason Cooper, a former high school athlete chasing his dream of playing college football...until a car crash in 2019 left him paralyzed from the neck down. We explore what goes through your mind when...
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#271: Why You Keep Choosing The Wrong People - Jessica Baum
Why do you keep choosing the wrong people? In this episode, I speak with Jessica Baum, a psychotherapist, relationship coach, and author of Anxiously Attached. We explore why you keep choosing the wrong people and what that reveals about your deeper relationship patterns. We unpack how early...
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#270: FINALLY, THIS Is What Society Gets WRONG About Men's Struggles - George from The Tin Men
Why are so many men struggling in silence? In this episode, I speak with George from The Tin Men, a writer and advocate focused on the hidden realities of men’s mental health. We discuss why suicide is the biggest risk to men under 50, what society keeps getting wrong about men’s struggles, and…
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#269: Ted Bundy Psychologist Explains Why People Stay in Abusive Relationships - Dr. Peter Salerno
Why do people stay in abusive relationships? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Peter Salerno, a psychologist and expert in trauma and abusive relationships. We explore what happens psychologically when someone is being abused - from the early signs to the long-term effects on the mind and nervous...
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#268: What to Do When You Feel Lost in Life (Psychologist Explains) - Dr. Adam Formal
What does it mean when you feel lost in life? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Adam Formal, a clinical psychologist who works with elite athletes and people dealing with burnout and addiction. We explore why so many people feel lost and how small daily decisions can slowly pull you away from who...
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#267: Why You Can't Outsource Self-Love - Sandra Silverman
How do you know when you’re abandoning yourself? And why do so many of us stay in situations that slowly erode our sense of self? In this episode, I’m joined by Sandra Silverman, an author who shares her journey of rebuilding her life after leaving a 27-year toxic relationship. We talk about the...
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#266: Why You Feel Shame (Evolutionary Psychologist Explains) - Debra Lieberman
Why do we feel shame? Why does guilt hit so deeply? And why do some people seem to carry these emotions far more intensely than others? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debra Lieberman — evolutionary psychologist, professor at the University of Miami, and Editor-in-Chief of Evolution and Human...
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#265: How to Stop Being a People Pleaser - Greg Everett
Comparison can quietly destroy your life. Most of us default to upward comparison… we fixate on what everyone else has that we don’t. And we rarely do the opposite - noticing what we’ve built, what we’ve survived, and what other people would trade places with us for in a second. That’s why you…
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#264: How to Stop Being a People Pleaser - Dr. Alana Greko
Do you say yes when you want to say no, then wonder why you feel exhausted? In this episode I talk with Dr. Alana Greco about why people-pleasing forms, how it quietly erodes self-worth, and how to stop the cycle. We trace the pattern back to childhood survival, discuss the four types of…
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#263: Why You Can’t Outthink Your Anxiety - Dr. Jenn Rapkin
If you’ve been trying to outthink your anxiety - replaying the same thoughts, searching for the perfect solution, telling yourself “once I figure this out, I’ll be fine” - this episode will land. Because anxiety doesn’t just live in your mind. It lives in your body. And when you try to solve a…
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#262: Stop Caring What People Think (Do This Instead) - Jordan Bornensztajn
If you’re exhausted from replaying conversations, second-guessing your choices, and filtering your personality through “what will they think?” - this episode will help. I’m joined by Jordanna Bornensztajn (comedian, communication expert, keynote speaker) to unpack the real reason so many...
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#261: The Mental Health Industry Is Failing You - Here’s Why - Dr. Will Dobud
Do you feel like you’ve tried therapy, self-help, maybe even medication, but you’re still stuck thinking… why am I not better yet? I’m joined by Dr. Will Dobud, a social worker, researcher and educator who has worked with adolescents and families across the United States, Australia, and Norway…
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#260: Stop Proving Yourself (It’s Burning You Out) - Nick Orchard
Do you feel like you’re doing everything “right”… but still can’t shake the feeling that you’re not enough? In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Orchard (founder of The Big Refresh and Uncut Coaching) to unpack the hidden driver behind burnout that nobody talks about: trying to prove yourself. We...
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#259: Your Brain Is Doing Unpaid Overtime (Why You Can’t Switch Off After Work) - Dr. Guy Winch
Do you ever get home from work exhausted… but then your brain won’t stop replaying everything that happened? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Guy Winch — psychologist, bestselling author, and the speaker behind one of the most-watched TED Talks on emotional first aid — to explain what’s really...
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#258: Why You Feel Lost on the Journey to Finding Yourself - Wallis Day
Do you ever feel lost on your journey to finding yourself - even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, actor Wallis Day breaks down what years of rejection, uncertainty, and comparison can do to your mind… and why feeling lost is often a sign you’re in the middle of growth. Quick...
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#257: How to Stop Fearing Time - Ishan Shivanand
Do you ever feel like you’re running out of time? Feeling like you’re behind in life, even when everything looks fine on the outside? In this episode, I’m joined by Ishan Shivanand, a former monk and mental health researcher, to explore why fear of time shows up so powerfully, and how changing…
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#256: Change Your Relationship with Your Past - Vienna Pharaon
Have you ever been triggered in a relationship and thought, “Why am I reacting like this?” In this episode, I’m joined by Vienna Pharaon, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to explain how your past shapes your nervous system, and why that’s what’s really running your relationship patterns....
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#255: What Happens When You Quit Alcohol? (It’s Not What You Think) - Kathryn Elliott
Do you ever wake up after a night of drinking feeling anxious, ashamed, and confused - like you can’t trust yourself… even if nothing “that bad” happened? In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Elliott, a Specialist Binge Drinking and Alcohol Coach, to break down what binge drinking is doing to...
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#254: Living in My Dad’s Shadow (And How It Kept Me Lost)
For as long as I can remember, I felt like I was living in my dad’s shadow...and it made me question everything. In this first solo episode of Move Your Mind, I share how comparison and the need for validation can destroy self-trust, and the mindset shifts that helped me step out of that shadow....
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#253: NYC’s #1 Dating Coach: Why You Feel “Creepy” Approaching Women - John Keegan
Do you ever want to approach someone… but freeze because you’re scared you’ll come off creepy, awkward, or like you’re bothering them? In this episode, we break down why this fear is so common and why it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. Most of the time, your mind is entering into...
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#252: Why Healthy Eating Feels Impossible (It’s Not Willpower) - Ashley Bizzell
Does healthy eating feel impossible? Do you keep starting with good intentions only to end up overwhelmed, confused, and off track? In this episode, we explore why so many people struggle to eat well in a world full of conflicting advice. When every diet promises answers and information is coming...
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#251: John Broadbent - The Real Reason Life Gets Confusing in Your Late 30s & 40s
If you’re in your late 30s or early 40s and feel like you should be further ahead by now, this episode is for you. In this episode, I speak with John Broadbent about why life can feel disorienting in your late 30s and 40s. When the identities that once defined you stop working, certainty fades…
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#250: Dr. Joy Kong - How to Get Unstuck When You Feel Lost
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t that you’re failing… it’s that you’re waiting to feel certain before you move? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Joy Kong about what happens when you feel lost in life, and how to get unstuck when you don’t have clarity, confidence, or a perfect plan. We…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks explores how the most successful people think and the mindset that got them there.
Hosted by actor, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate Nick Bracks, the show features deep, unscripted conversations with world-class thinkers, performers, and creators. Nick draws from his experience delivering over 1,000 talks worldwide and working in film, television, and mental health advocacy to uncover what drives human potential.
Guests have included Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer, UFC Champion Alex Volkanovski, U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis, author Mark Groves, and many more leaders across business, science, sport, and the arts.
Each episode dives into the habits, challenges, and mindset shifts that shape success, purpose, and resilience in everyday life - helping listeners build a healthier, more meaningful approach to growth and performance.
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