Better Mind

What separates good from G.O.A.T.? MindsetIn this episode of The G.O.A.T. Series, powered by NESTRE™, we sit down with Joe Byerly—retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Joe brings a rare perspective on what it actually takes to lead, make choices and keep[ a level head under high stress. We discuss Joe's Mental and Cognitive data that was captured in the NESTRE Neuro labs, and break down the cognitive ceilings and floors of his mind. Founder of From The Green Notebook, Joe is helping people rethink leadership through journaling, reflection, and learning how to apply the “cognitive currency.” concept to his routine to better optimize his life. We discussCognitive currencyJournaling as data trackingBecoming an observer of your own patternsHow self-reflection translates to better leadershipMaking choicesIf you have a brain, this episode is for you. Let's Go.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

Step inside the mind of greatness. This isn’t just about medals or records—it’s about mindset.In the second episode of The G.O.A.T. Series, we go inside the life and mindset of Calvin Johnson—husband, father, CEO, Detroit Lions legend, Hall of Famer, and one of the most dominant wide receivers of all time… Megatron.Chloe DeLuca & Dr. Tommy Shavers the founder and CEO of NESTRE, Calvin sits down with The Better Mind Podcast providing a thoughtful conversation and an insightful look inside of Calvin's mind and brain.Take a listen to this raw, honest and empowering conversation amongst friends, and find out for yourself what your NESTRE mindset profile score is. Do you have a mind & brain like Megatron.. A.K.A. Calvin Johnson?Take Your Mindset Profile Assessment Here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id644339https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=en3462Want to get wired up like Calvin Johnson to find out your G.O.A.T.? Email us here & tell us the podcast sent you [email protected] G.O.A.T. Series provides our viewers a chance to “look under the hood” of a world-class performer and walk away with insights you can actually apply to your own life. Lets Go!Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

Step inside the mind of greatness—this isn’t just about medals or records, it’s about mindset.To kick off The G.O.A.T. Series, we sit down with soon-to-be mom Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone—a 4× Olympic gold medalist, 400m hurdles world record holder, and 400m American record holder.Co-hosted by former teammate Chloe DeLuca and Dr. Tommy Shavers, founder & CEO of NESTRE Health & Performance, this Better Mind Podcast episode offers a thoughtful, insightful look inside Sydney’s mind and brain.From her new journey into motherhood to her love for event planning, Sydney shares how her mind thrives on structure and order, and what it’s like to take the NESTRE Mindset Profile Assessment—giving her language to recognize and understand the patterns she experiences daily.Tune into this raw, honest, and empowering conversation among friends—and discover your own NESTRE mindset profile score. Do you have a mind like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone?Take Your Mindset Profile Assessment Here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id644339https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=en3462The G.O.A.T. Series provides our viewers a chance to “look under the hood” of world-class performers and walk away with insights you can actually apply to your own life. Lets Go!Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

In this final chapter of our journey, we arrive at the epilogue — the place where Being meets reality. We began with Existing, moved through Essence, and expanded into Extension, exploring who we are at our core and who we become through connection with others. Now, we bring the series full circle by focusing on the people who shape us, the purpose that anchors us, and the pursuits that align with who we truly are. We confront the reality of progression — the truth that every life has an arc, a shelf life, and a moment that asks us to choose who we will be. Let’s dive into the final episode of this four-part series on The Better Mind Podcast.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

Welcome back to The Better Mind Podcast, powered by NESTRE, with Dr. Tommy Shavers and Chloe DeLuca. This episode marks the third chapter in our four-part series exploring the reality of being human. In Episode 1, we laid the foundation by unpacking what it truly means to exist, and in Episode 2, we explored human essence and the importance of honoring others wherever they are on their journey of self-discovery. Today, we move into the science of togetherness — why social connection isn’t optional, but essential for human thriving. To bring this conversation to life, we’re joined by the people in our own lives who help us thrive in every aspect of being human. As always, come curious, leave reframed, and let’s dive in.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

We were meant to do MORE than just… be. We were made to live!In this first episode of our 4 part series, we explore what it means to simply exist. We break down the idea of Being — from the inner, biological level to the bigger, philosophical one.We talk about:How the body and brain work to stay balanced (homeostasis)Why that balance matters for our mental, emotional, and physical stabilityThe difference between being and doing — and why so many of us feel pressured to always be “on”Simple tools you can use right now to ground yourself in the present momentThis episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series. Come curious and leave reframed!Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

We were meant to do MORE than just… be. We were made to live!In this first episode of our 4 part series, we explore what it means to simply exist. We break down the idea of Being — from the inner, biological level to the bigger, philosophical one.We talk about:* How the body and brain work to stay balanced (homeostasis)* Why that balance matters for our mental, emotional, and physical stability* The difference between being and doing * Simple tools you can use right now to ground yourself in the present momentThis episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series. Come curious and leave reframed!Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

In this episode of The Better Mind Podcast, we unpack what it truly means to be the CEO of yourself — and how authenticity plays a deeper role within teams, organizations, relationships and high-performance environments. Authenticity isn’t just about being yourself and being however you feel; it’s about understanding how your individual identity integrates into the collective whole. We dive into the tension between personal expression and team cohesion, and how effective leaders learn to balance both. This episode challenges you to think differently about self-awareness, responsibility, and what it means to truly operate as one unit. Because when you realize that someone else’s success is tethered to how you show up — that’s when performance, purpose, and authenticity align.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

How well do you really know yourself — right now?In this episode of The Better Mind Podcast powered by NESTRE™, Dr. Tommy Shavers and Chloe Abbott talk about the power of self-awareness and why being honest about where you are is key to becoming who you’re meant to be. They explore how self-awareness shapes your relationships, mindset, and growth. You are more than able Come curious, and leave reframed.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

On this episode of The Better Mind Podcast – powered by NESTRE™, Dr. Tommy Shavers and co-host Chloe Abbott take on one of the most common but rarely discussed challenges: imposter syndrome. Together, they break down where it comes from, why high achievers and everyday people alike experience it, and how reframing your perspective can transform self-doubt into confidence.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

What does failure mean to you, and how often are you using this word to describe yourself or your efforts? Have you eve thought of failure being hard to achieve? In this episode, Chloe Abbott & Dr. Tommy Shavers discuss what failure really means and unpack how negative self-talk often starts with someone else’s words before it becomes our own. They break down why protecting your headspace matters, the importance of unlearning false narratives, and how to replace them with the truth about who you really are. If you still have breath in your lungs, you are far from over—and the only way you fail at becoming is if you quit. Come curious, and leave reframed!Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

What is an unbreakable mind? Can you train your mind to become unbreakable , or are you just born with it? In this episode, we answer these questions alongside our first guest on the podcast Dr. Vonda Wright—double–board-certified orthopedic sports surgeon and globally recognized longevity expert—who’s also been a NESTRE client and ambassador  for training the mind like we train the body. We dive deep into what building an unbreakable mindset looks like, with the desire to equip you with tools and hope as you continue your journey to better! Come curious and leave reframed! Lets go!Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

Did you know that you have the power to shape your own success story? In this episode, Chloe Abbott and Dr. Tommy Shavers explore how storytelling, reflection, and intentional role modeling can help you identify the traits and values that matter most to you. Together, they discuss how to build your personal “recipe for success” by pulling inspiration from others and crafting a life that aligns with your purpose.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

In this episode of The Better Mind Podcast, we dive into the power of win stacking—how small wins can build momentum even in the face of adversity. Dr. Tommy explores the Mental Framing Method and breaks down the often-heard phrase, “Control what you can control.” What does that really mean, and how can we reframe it in a way that serves our growth?We talk about the neuroscience behind perspective, and how to stay anchored in the pursuit of better—even when life feels heavy. Whether you're navigating a personal setback or just looking for practical tools to stay mentally strong, this episode will equip you to shift your mindset, stack your wins, and move forward with intention.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0

Let’s Talk About SufferingWelcome to the very first episode of The Better Mind Podcast Powered by NESTRE — In this kickoff episode, we get to know more about founder & CEO of NESTRE Dr. Tommy Shavers & professional track and field athlete Chloe Abbott as they dive into a topic that most people avoid: suffering. This is a raw, insightful conversation to kick things off — and a taste of what’s to come on The Better Mind Podcast.Support the showSupport: Leave us a review on all streaming platforms!Download the NESTRE app for more tips on how to win through hardships : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nestre-mind-brain-training/id6443393462Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nestrebetter/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestreWatch us on YouTube : https://youtu.be/LBOd2rt83c0