She Grabs The Mic

This year-end mindset reset invites you to take stock, reflect on the year that felt like it would never freakin' end, and step into 2026 with a clear one-word mantra to guide the 365 days waiting for you.This season finale and final episode (for now) is my gift to you, your mind, and nervous system. And, it's an invitation to swap that annual resolution list for a practice that wraps up 2025, surfaces all the good that may have gone unnoticed, and sets you up to mindfully rock the hell out of 2026!Reflection questions included in this episode: What set your soul on fire in 2025?What new word, place, joke, fun fact, or quote stuck with you?When did you say yes to something new? How did it change you? How did it challenge you?When did you survive far more than you could have ever imagined? Where did you grow stronger and more resilient as a result?When did you embrace uncertainty and trust something far greater than yourself?What surprised you? What delighted you?What did you navigate that scared the ever living shit out of you?What's one courageous choice you made?How did you grow? What’s your evidence?What are you most grateful for?Whose life did you touch? Who came into your life and left an indelible mark?What are you proud of? How did you amaze yourself?What do you want to do more of in 2026? What’s important and meaningful about that for you?Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

It's been a tough 2025. Many of us feel the hit to our mindset, mood, and money even more during the holidays. This episode breaks down “The Fantastic Four” feel-good chemicals, how they affect your brain and body, and 15 free ways to boost your mindset, mood, memories, and vibe this holiday season and beyond.Resources mentioned: Empowering Your Gut-Brain Axis with Kristina Von Oertzen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowering-your-gut-brain-axis-with-kristina-von-oertzen/id1709538824?i=1000660290238Gallup: U.S. Depression Rate Remains Historically High: https://news.gallup.com/poll/694199/u.s.-depression-rate-remains-historically-high.aspx#:~:text=Story%20Highlights,COVID%2D19%20pandemic%20in%202020American Psychological Association: Stress In America 2025: https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/stress-in-america/2025#:~:text=In%20a%20time%20when%20relationships,about%20disagreement%E2%80%94it's%20about%20disconnectionLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Have you ever wondered why you're so damn hard on yourself? Why it's so easy to tear yourself down and so hard to appreciate the person looking back at you in the mirror? This week, we're talking about self criticism and how to develop a mindset of self appreciation as you head into the home stretch of 2025.You'll learn: 1. Three of the factors that cause self criticism2. How to understand what’s fueling your inner critic’s monologue3. (3) steps to develop self appreciation: the ultimate gift this holiday season, that keeps right on givingLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

The mental weight of emotional residue you're carrying that fuels overthinking, and leaves you feeling tense, wired, scattered, and stuck, can’t be measured on a scale. But what if it could? As we step into December, and wrap up a year that’s been heavy for so many of us, this episode is an invitation to drop the weight.You’ll learn how to:  • Identify the mental weight you’re carrying  • Stop overthinking (and ruminating)  • Drop the mental weight and reset your mind- for goodDrawing from mindset science, emotional intelligence, and two of my proprietary signature coaching frameworks, we're diving into the reality of mental weight and one wildly unconventional mindfulness practice to drop the weight and reclaim your agency to live well.Resources mentioned: Break the Cycle: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/break-the-cycleBook: Shinrin-Yoku: Buy it on Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36531628-shinrin-yokuWashington Post: I Was Skeptical Of Forest Bathing , Then I Tried It With Harvard : https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/10/31/forest-bathing-nature-health/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRINiBzDO_I/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Gratitude can feel like empty words you're supposed to say and a feeling impossible to muster when life is hard. In this episode, I'll teach you a simple mindset practice that turns gratitude into a power source, even when life feels like a shit show.You'll learn how gratitude impacts your mindset, mood, and health, how to gain specific clarity about what and who you're grateful for, and how "pulling on the thread" maximizes gratitude's benefits. No toxic positivity. Just a proven practice that actually works.Resources Mentioned: The Neuroscience of Gratitude & Its Effects on the Brain: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/#:~:text=The%20neuroscience%20of%20gratitude%20shows,%2C%20supporting%20mental%20health%20%26%20resilience.The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7581.The_Book_of_AwakeningLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

 🎉 MILESTONE EPISODE 75! What if the key to living more authentically is in your voice? This week, I'm sitting down with voice activation coach, Lidia Lins, to explore the deep connection between the sound of your voice and the truth of who you are.We talk about how mindset blocks authenticity, why discovering your authentic voice leads to radical transformation, and how something as simple as humming reveals profound truths about you, in the moment. You'll walk away with 3 everyday practices to start activating your authentic voice right now, because when you find your voice, you're a step closer to finding your power.LIDIA'S LINKS: Website: https://www.lidialins.com/Naked Voice 12-Week Group Program: https://www.lidialins.com/your-naked-voice-mentorship?cid=9b631cf1-f081-452f-933f-500272fd2a27Your Voice Matters12-week Self-Paced Course: https://www.lidialins.com/offers/qeRJCRVH/checkoutYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2bRtOrZG7qar59bResSDQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lidialins/?hl=enLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

I spent seven straight days with ChatGPT. Not as a tech expert, but as a mindset coach testing 4 human skills we need to stay ahead, think clearly, and thrive in an AI-driven world.In this solo episode, you’ll learn how mindfulness, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and skillful communication can turn uncertainty into confidence and clarity that trains your AI chatbot to be a collaborator- not a competitor.Tune in to strengthen what I call your "human advantage"- your human capabilities no machine can replicate.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

If the world feels chaotic and uncertain, you’re not alone. Life is asking a lot of us right now. In this episode, we’ll slow things down and use your five senses to get grounded and come back to calm. You’ll learn two simple, science-based practices to ease stress, quiet anxiety, and breathe a little easier, showing you how small, mindful shifts can restore your focus and strengthen resilience. Because even when life feels chaotic and uncertain, you still have the power to come back to calm.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Feeling afraid, anxious or stuck in stress loops? You're not alone. Fear is part of being human, but it doesn’t have to rule your world. This week we unpack fear, how it impacts your brain, body, and emotional resilience. Learn the latest 2025 research on what we fear most and one simple 3-step mindset practice to manage fear, calm your mind, and build confidence every day.Resources cited in this episode: Northwestern University: 5 Things You Never Knew About Fear: Understanding the Science of Fearhttps://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/5-things-you-never-knew-about-fear#:~:text=As%20some%20parts%20of%20your,in%20those%20fearful%2C%20stressful%20momentsChapman University: What Americans Fear Most in 2025: Chapman University’s Annual Survey Reveals Top Fears and the Psychology Behind Themhttps://news.chapman.edu/2025/10/21/what-americans-fear-most-in-2025-chapman-universitys-annual-survey-reveals-top-fears-and-the-psychology-behind-them/#:~:text=Top%20Stories-,What%20Americans%20Fear%20Most%20in%202025:%20Chapman%20University's%20Annual%20Survey,cyber%2Dterrorism%20(55.9%25)Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Unlock your personal growth with emotional intelligence expert, Michele Nevarez. This week, learn how emotional intelligence fuels resilience, strengthens your mindset, and deepens human connection.You'll exit this episode with three practices that will help you grow emotional intelligence for yourself, in your family, and at your workplace. About Michele:Michele Nevarez is the Founder and CEO of Beyond EI and author of Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential. Her vision is to democratize Emotional Intelligence as a means of igniting personal and global agency. This driving force is at the core of how the programs she has designed translate EI from theory to a powerful and practical vehicle for meaningful transformation and lasting habit change. Michele brings 25+ years of executive leadership experience working for industry leaders in healthcare, investment management, management consulting, and manufacturing. A founding member of Rangjung Yeshe Institute based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Michele has been studying Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practicing the wisdom at the core of its contemplative meditation practices for 29 years.Michele received her B.A. in Religion from Bryn Mawr College and Master of Science degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University.Resources mentioned in this episode: Beyond EI : https://beyondei.inc/Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential: https://beyondei.inc/publications/Atomic Habits: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habitsLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, we're wrapping up our "humanity meets tech" series with activating our human edge, and humanity in the age of AI. If you're worried about the future of work, being replaced by AI, being duped by deep fakes, or struggling with how to integrate AI into life and work, this episode is for you. We'll look at AI through the lens of human agency- a topic that's gotten far less airtime but one that holds the power to shape the future of humanity, our planet, and ultimately determine how AI impacts life we look ahead.We'll talk about human intelligence, mindful AI workplace adoption, and the critical human skills we need to build resilience, confidence, and the self reliance needed to navigate our new world, use AI for good, and thrive. RESOURCES TO CONTINUE YOUR AI LEARNING JOURNEY: Tune into this conversation between Jon Stewart and Geoffrey Hinton for a 101 breakdown of how AI was created, how it works, and what it does better (right now) than humans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrK3PsD3APkLearn how daily meditation changes your brain with Dr. Tracey Marks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ihY2TZXuz0Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Have you ever stopped to wonder when online life became more interesting than your real life? This week, we'll look at our social media habits through a real life lens. We'll talk about why agency is the key to waking up from our online coma, and how we can experience more joy, connection, and interest in real life- in real time by switching up our online habits. YOU'LL LEARN:The number one social media factor contributing to loneliness (and it may surprise you)How to understand what keeps you checking, scrolling, and posting to social media like it's your J.O.B.Why personal agency can transform your relationship with social media 3 steps to re-train your brain and form healthy social media habits Resources mentioned in this episode: Oregon State University Research Study: https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/loneliness-us-adults-linked-amount-frequency-social-media-useWorld Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2025-social-connection-linked-to-improved-heath-and-reduced-risk-of-early-deathNational Library of Medicine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11804976/Where Do We Go From Here? Why Breaking Our Smartphone Addiction Is Step 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-do-we-go-from-here-why-breaking-our-smartphone/id1709538824?i=1000728249975How To Re-Train Your Brain And Break Your Smartphone Addiction: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-68-how-to-re-train-your-brain-and-break-your/id1709538824?i=1000729488055Heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, A Secret Third Thing on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglMPlease share the love. Tap the follow button on your phone. Drop a 5-star rating and review telling me why you listen.Learn more about me and mindset coaching: https://colebakerbagwell.com/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

We've trained our brains to reach for our phones. Big tech has conditioned us like Pavlov's dogs to stay engaged. This week, you're invited to look at your smartphone addiction through a mindful lens and start breaking it down.You'll learn mind blowing smartphone data, and why changing your relationship with you smartphone can boost your mindset, mood, and focus. I'll share two questions and one daily practice that will help you retrain your brain, and I'll invite you to say YES! to a big ass call to action as we kick off the month of October. Research, data, and resources cited in this episodeNational Library of Medicine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11804976/Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/research-brief-teens-trust-and-technology-in-the-age-of-aiSQ Magazine: https://sqmagazine.co.uk/smartphone-addiction-statistics/Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-long-does-it-really-take-to-form-a-habit/#:~:text=A%20hallmark%202009%20study%20on,decision%20to%20continue%20the%20behaviorShe Grabs The Mic EP 67: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friction-frustration-failure-the-f-words-that-fuel-growth/id1709538824?i=1000724713315Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Our dependency on technology has reached a saturation point that's threatening our human agency and autonomy. This week, we're kicking off our humanity meets tech series to change the paradigm. You'll learn: How smartphones, social media, and AI are manipulating your mindset, emotions, and choices- by design, courtesy of Big TechData that explains our addiction and dependencyWhy changing your relationship with your smartphone is the first step forward to reclaim your agency, and autonomy and five steps you can take everyday, to get thereLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Life can turn on a dime and get really freakin' hard without a lick of warning. This week, we’re talking about how to improve your mindset, regulate your emotions, and build resilience when unexpected and wildly difficult things coming knocking at your life's door. I'll tell you my own challenging personal story and share actionable three mindset micro-coaching tips that will help you:Find solid ground when life is hardReframe your thoughts and focus with cognitive reappraisalSpot Divine synchronicities to feel less alone, and find gratitude even when you’re in the thick of unexpected and wildly difficult thingsLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

With so much happening in our world right now, it’s easy to feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. If you’re ready to regain control of your mindset and emotions, this episode is for you. This week, we're talking about emotions, mindset, and the mind-body interplay. You'll learn (3) micro mindfulness practices I share with my coaching clients that will help you improve emotional regulation, develop more emotional resilience, tune your mindset, and boost your energy. Resources to explore: Greater Good Berkeley: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_many_different_human_emotions_are_there#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20identifies%2027,together%20in%20our%20everyday%20experience.&text=Psychology%20once%20assumed%20that%20most,surprise%2C%20fear%2C%20and%20disgustDacher Keltner's Interactive Map: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.1702247114&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1757462269232499&usg=AOvVaw3y6jgDU3hpUE3Er_R3KV-iDr. Alia Crum: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://psychology.stanford.edu/people/alia-crum&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1757462269230277&usg=AOvVaw00o7X-9XCwDXV33Y897cbFChange Your Mindset Change The Game Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tqq66zwa7gThink Again by Adam Grant: Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon-Kabat-Zinn: https://goodreads.com/book/show/14096.Wherever_You_Go__There_You_Are_Mindfulness_Meditation_in_Everyday_LifeLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, we’re talking about three F words we’ve been conditioned to avoid in  exchange for the ease, polish, and perfection that are causing us to become a little more numb and dumb everyday.You’ll learn:How a lack of these F words stunts your learning, mind, and growth The connection between these F words and neuroplasticityHow to reframe your thinking, and bring these F words into your life to fuel your mindset, resilience, and growthResources mentioned: Growth Mindset Stanford: https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/teaching-guides/foundations-course-design/learning-activities/growth-mindset-and-enhanced-learningGrowth Mindset National Library of Medicine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6594552/Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.MindsetAndrew Huberman: https://www.hubermanlab.com/Huberman Lab Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/all-episodeshttps://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-grow-from-doing-hard-things-michael-easterLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Over 800,000 people have been laid off in the U.S. as of August 2025. This week, I’m sharing three mindset shifts to clear self-limiting beliefs, recognize new possibilities, and turn your layoff into jet fuel.You'll leave this episode with clarity to think well, adapt, and move toward your next professional chapter with renewed focus and confidence. Resources:Economic Times: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/us-layoffs-july-2025-is-it-ai-or-trumps-policies-us-sees-brutal-140-layoff-spike-in-july-worst-surge-since-early-covid-chaos/articleshow/123261981.cms?from=mdrShe Grabs The Mic Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-choices-and-one-audacious-invitation-that-can/id1709538824?i=1000629553243Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2025/02/08/job-burnout-at-66-in-2025-new-study-shows/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Your life is a direct mirror of your thinking. This week, I'm giving you insight into how you think and what causes you to think the way you do. You'll learn three common thinking traps, their root causes, and three mindful steps you can take to think well, and live better, everyday.Suggested reading: Peace Is Every Step by Thich Naht Hahn Buy on Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14572.Peace_Is_Every_StepLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Change can be a full on ass kicker. In this season opener, we’re talking about managing unexpected change, its emotional tsunami, and your mindset which drives your change experience and whether you flail or thrive on the other side.Learn four every day practices that will help you reframe your mindset, regain your balance, and turn change into a catalyst for growth and positive momentum- no matter what life dishes up next.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, we're talking about staying balanced, grounded, and thriving during this super challenging shit show chapter in human history. You'll walk away from this episode with daily practices and go-to resources to fuel your mindset, heart, and soul, and one unusual invitation that just might help us lock arms, connect, and feel a hell of a lot more supported as we look ahead.Go-to favorite resources mentioned in this episode: Ambient show music by Requisit: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglMAmbient music by Brian Eno: Ambient 1: Music for Airports on Apple https://music.apple.com/us/album/ambient-1-music-for-airports/724435863Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror on Apple https://music.apple.com/us/album/ambient-2-the-plateaux-of-mirror/724653175The Telepathy Tapes podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-telepathy-tapes/id1766382649on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zigaPaUWO4G9SiFV0Kf1cHidden Potential by Adam Grant: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157095669-hidden-potentialPeace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14572.Peace_Is_Every_StepLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, we're talking about supercharging positive action in your personal and professional life by developing your growth mindset and forgetting every self-limiting belief you've had, up until now, about failure. And, as we wrap up International Women's Month, we're pausing to celebrate the strong kick-ass women of the past, the present, and the future. May we move forward with intention and change the world together!Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, Elayne Fluker joins us for a super empowering convo just ahead of International Women's Day. We dive into overcoming the fear narrative and accelerating action in our lives by dropping resistance mindset and asking for support. If you're looking for guidance during these radical times and in everyday life, grab your headphones babe, we've got you.  Meet Our GuestElayne Fluker is the creator and host of the Support Is Sexy podcast, author of the book Get Over I Got It, a celebrated speaker, and executive coach who teaches women how to make empowered asks to stress less and thrive more in life and at work. Visit Elayne's website to learn more about her book, her podcast, and her work: https://elaynefluker.com/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Emotional reactivity is part of being human. Even so, it can lead to a series of regrettable, wtf, "oh shit"thoughts that hijack your clarity, objectivity and your life.This week, we're taking a look at what's under the hood of emotional reactivity to help you respond more mindfully. You'll leave this episode with two powerful practices that will help you develop your emotional regulation muscle and meet every moment with more clarity, ease, and control-from the bedroom to the boardroom.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, we're talking about the self defeating nature of the word 'try' as we explore how our thoughts shape our words and our words shape our mindset, actions, and outcomes. By the end of this episode, you'll understand how 'try' squashes your confidence and potential. You'll walk away with three steps that will help you curb your trying habit and reclaim your power to kick ass in your personal and professional life. Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Manifestation is surfacing as the buzziest word of 2025. Why now? What's behind the buzz? This week, Barbara Bizou, global ritual and spiritual alignment expert shares some of the emerging themes affecting our human consciousness as she speaks to the timely intersection of science and spirituality. Barbara breaks down the do's and don'ts of manifestation and shares the key mindset ingredients that make manifestation powerful. She explains how to tune your mindset and intuition to start actualizing your dreams and goals and she shares three powerful tips to help you kick start your own daily practice to start manifesting whatever you have your sights set on in 2025.Learn about Barbara and register for her upcoming Vision 2025 Experience: https://www.barbarabiziou.com/eventsLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Welcome to Season 4. This week, we're talking about our never ending pursuit of happiness and why mindfully chasing joy is the key to living the good life that's been hiding in plain sight, up until now.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, I'm diving into the 2024 election, challenging the "reality" coming across our screens, looking back to look forward, and inviting you to step into the future we're writing together influenced by the mindset we share.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Imagine being chronically healthy. It's possible. This week, I'm sitting down with Dr. Ellen Langer who explains how we can get there. As an esteemed Harvard professor, the mother of mindfulness, and world renowned researcher, she shares 45 years of data that proves we can think our way to chronic health. In this fascinating conversation, we talk about mind-body unity, reforming our healthcare system with mindfulness, happiness, mindful contagion, living lives of possibility, and her newest book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way To Chronic Health.Dr. Langer has been on the forefront of mindfulness research for nearly five decades. She has taught great minds like Adam Grant and so many others at Harvard University where she was the first woman to be tenured in Psychology. Her newest book is a culmination of the groundbreaking research she has led in The Langer Lab. Every page is filled with science backed, thought provoking guidance for living happier, healthier lives, and realizing untold possibility by simply changing how we think.Episode quote: "With a little effort, our lives can be meaningfully changed."Learn about Dr. Langer:https://www.ellenlanger.me/https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/ellen-langerOrder The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way To Chronic Health:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705365/the-mindful-body-by-ellen-j-langer/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

We're growing spiritually, personally, and professionally to beat the band, in pursuit of self improvement- an industry worth billions of dollars. This week, I’ll turn you on to a few things you may not know about growth, a few little nuggets to keep top of mind if you're on a growth journey, and three practices you can adopt to support, appreciate, and celebrate yourself along the way. Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, we are celebrating the 50th episode of She Grabs The Mic with another super real and relatable conversation. The soulful, funny, and very wise risk taker Sue Willoughby joins us to talk about the beauty of getting out of our comfort zones and growing like the rockstars we are even when we bump our asses the hardest and "fail."Learn more about Sue and Equus coaching for women leaders: https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Dear Amazing One, THANK YOU for tuning in today and over the last 50 weeks! YOU are the why for She Grabs The Mic. This episode is a very special milestone.  🎉 Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, we’re exploring emotional "triggers" and how to manage the emotionally distressing effect they can have on our minds and bodies by thinking about them differently. We’ll talk about: How our minds associate the word "trigger" and whyHow to notice it in our bodiesHow to diffuse the "triggering" sting with language and imagery Three steps you can take to create a positive mindset shift (today) that will empower you to move from victim to victorLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Have you ever wondered about your tendency to feel moody or grouchy? Your entrepreneurial drive or creativity? Why you experience depression, low energy, or struggle with an addiction?This week, we're hosting Dr. J Dunn who will answer questions like these.She's here to share her exciting discoveries about our genetic blueprint to empower us, give us hope, and better understand why we are, the way we are.You'll learn:1. How your genes work and affect you2. How you can change the expression of your genes and take positive action to achieve biochemical nirvana3. How to practice genetic compassion and shift your mindset to accept, love, and empower your whole selfDr. J Dunn, is the creator of Wholistic Kinesiology® Wholistic Methylation and the creator of the My Happy Genes software that looks at your genetic variants and their interplay to understand your biochemistry. With a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, and training in Functional Medicine, she’s been teaching and practicing Natural Medicine for over thirty years. She was introduced to biochemistry and the role it plays in genetic expression.10 years ago, Dr. J shifted her focus to research that would help her identify the root cause of conditions and symptoms that plague millions of people.She and her team have been mapping the genes specifically related to brain chemistry to offer answers and hope and to teach and empower other healthcare professionals to support their patients' holistic health.Visit Dr. J's website to learn more about her work: https://myhappygenes.com/Curious to get your genes tested, learn more about yourself and save $50? Head to Dr J's website then use the She Grabs The Mic coupon code: GRAB50 Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Mid-life pivots are as popular as pickle ball. This week, we're talking about how to pivot and pull off a successful mid-life career transition by building your runway- mindfully. You'll learn...1. Three myths and mind games that weaponize your self-talk and keep you stuck2.  The emotional side of career transitions that are rarely discussed3. Three phases that will help you build your runway, pivot and execute successfully*If you're interested in joining my waitlist for 1:1 coaching or you'd like to enroll in my upcoming Fall 2024 Build Your Runway live, small group course, let's connect. Click my contact link and send me a note: https://colebakerbagwell.com/contact/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

This week, Dr. Mary Alice Mina, Harvard-trained double-board certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and leading expert on skin health and skincare, is in the house to talk about how our superficial beauty obsession is affecting our psyche and choices. We explore fixation mindset, "The Hot Girl Hamster Wheel", social media, the mega beauty industry, and how to feel confident and beautiful in our skin at every age by shifting our mindset.Visit Dr. Mina's website: https://www.theskinreal.com/Listen to the Skin Real podcastOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-skin-real/id1638619358On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fusqoOa7ghC7MNy27PaydFollow Dr. MinaOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drminaskinOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drminaskin(*Dear Listener: A massive storm rolled in during this recording. You will briefly hear our wind chimes and our pups. These are the sounds of life unfiltered. Thanks for your love and understanding.)Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

There's a shit ton of confusion about mindfulness. As more of us search for ways to feel less stressed, disconnected, addicted, and distracted, mindfulness can offer a way of life that's a total game changer. But how do you start practicing when you don't really know what it is? This week, I'm clearing up the confusion and democratizing the hell out of mindfulness.  YOU'LL LEARN:1. What mindfulness isn't and what it is2. Why it improves your mental health, physical health, mood, mindset, and life3. Three simple (and super relatable) everyday ways you can start practicing to build your big beautiful mindfulness muscle. Resources:Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-ZinnOrder your copy on GoodreadsLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

What differentiates Olympians from the rest of us aside from ridiculous talent, super buff bodies, and years of intense training? A mindset of greatness. This week, we'll explore the core mindset qualities these athletes share that make it possible for them to actualize their greatness, overcome adversity and achieve collective greatness that inspires everyone who is watching.I'll call out the life lessons we can learn from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and share three tips to empower you to realize your own greatness and create a chain reaction that has the power to change the world.  Learn more about the 2024 Summer Olympics: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

What keeps us glued to cynical news loops? Why is it so easy to burn hours dooms scrolling social media or watching reality shows that showcase drama inside of the first 2 minutes? Why do we look forward to drama? This week, I'll help you understand how drama shapes your behavior and why it's so damn addictive. YOU'LL LEARN:The scientific connection between drama, stress, and addictionHow drama affects your body, brain, and mindsetThe addiction-behavior connectionThree things you can do to reduce your levels of drama, improve your mindset, health and safeguard your energyRESOURCES CITED:Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22187-cortisolPsychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pain-rehabilitation/202401/5-ways-mindfulness-rewires-your-brain-and-improves-your-lifeVery Well Health: https://www.verywellhealth.com/dopamine-5086831Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

So many things seem to be going wrong in our world right now. Life feels scary as hell, overwhelming, and super hard for millions of people, here in the U.S. and abroad. Knowing how to focus, cope, and be kind has never been more important. All three can feel tough, and even impossible, because our brains are hardwired to focus on negativity and our bodies are feeling the impact. This week, I'm putting the hard stuff on the table so we can look at it together. I'll teach you how to override your brain's hardwiring and develop coping skills by re-focusing your mindset. And, I'll tell you how you can start flexing your kindness muscle like a champ through the lens of science, storytelling and a daring invitation to imagine what's possible.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

My brain fog and fatigue showed up suddenly and steadily got worse. My symptoms were written off as 'normal' by three doctors. 'Normal' could have destroyed my brain, my body, and my life. This week, I'm on a mission to raise awareness about Vitamin B12- the one lab test every adult experiencing symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, moodiness, and low libido should (kindly) demand from their healthcare provider. You'll learn: Why Vitamin B12 is essential for your brain-body healthWhy a Vitamin B12 deficiency may be the underlying cause of 'normal' symptomsWhy Vitamin B12 deficiency is overlooked by so many healthcare providersAnd, I'll tell you my personal journey of struggling with 'normal' symptoms, researching to find answers, and challenging my doctors until I got the one lab test that literally saved my brain, my body, and my life. Learn more about B12 Deficiency:Harvard: https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/vitamin-b12-deficiency-a-to-z#:~:text=Vitamin%20B12%20deficiency%20can,the%20intestines%20to%20be%20absorbed.WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causesKarger.com: https://karger.com/anm/article-abstract/72/4/265/42712/Vitamin-B12-Deficiency-and-the-Role-of-Gender-A?redirectedFrom=fulltextLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Stressed, exhausted, foggy brained, and bloated. We've accepted that feeling crappy is 'normal'.  But these symptoms aren't 'normal'. They're signs that something is out of whack with our health. It's time to take action and we can. This week, I'm inviting you to feel less crappy and more vibrant by spending a little time getting to know the conductor, protector, and unsung hero of your health- your gut.Gut health expert, Kristina von Oertzen, grabs the mic to introduce you to the superpowers your gut holds to help you optimize the gut-brain axis, feel vibrant, look fantastic, and rock your best life.YOU WILL LEARN:What your gut micro-biome is, how it operates, and why it deserves your full love and attentionHow gut health affects your brain and mindset, your emotions, immune system, and digestion, your libido, energy, and what you see when you look in the mirrorThe connection between gut health and that pesky belly fat that's been hanging around The factors that influence your gut health from the "Holy shit!" stress you feel to the good smelling stuff you use to wash your clothesIn addition to her deep wisdom, Kristina shares a few of her best micro-coaching gut health tips to empower you to get your systems back on track and live your best life. You deserve it. We all do babe.Kristina Von Oertzen, is a Certified Transformational Nutritionist, Digestive Health Expert and the Founder of Bloom Lab.  Kristina has made it her mission in life to help other women feel happy and confident in their bodies by helping them improve their gut health.LEARN MORE AND CONNECT Visit Kristina's website: https://bloomlab.health/Take Kristina's gut health assessment: https://bloomlab.health/assessment/Follow Kristina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bloomlab.health/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

If you've ever felt super stressed, anxious or found yourself in the middle of a hellish panic attack, know this. You're not alone babe. Forbes Health says "anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. affecting over 40 million adults, or 19.1% of the population." But, we're not powerless. Not even close.This week, we’re going to meet the She Beasts called Stress and Anxiety head on. I'm going to help you tame your mind, shift your mindset, and get centered in your body when they strike so you can cope, rebound more quickly, and rock your fabulous life. YOU'L LEARNThe difference between stress and anxietyWhy some of us experience anxiety more than othersWhat's happening behind the scenes in your body and mind when The Beasts come  knockingMy (3) mindset coping skills I used to tame my mind, shift my mindset and find center when The She Beasts came to visit me, uninvited, causing my beautiful mind to run like a reckless wild thing.A NOTE TO YOU, AMAZING ONEIf you are struggling with stress and anxiety that are negatively affecting your life and your health, please seek medical help.  Anxiety Hotline: 1-866-903-3787  You deserve to live your best life and you can with the right support and tools.   RESOURCES AND RESEARCH MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEForbes HealthWorld Health Organization HealthlineNational Library of MedicineVery Well MindLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Let me ask you this. When you woke up this morning, did you think of today as a list of to-dos and challenges or as a one of a kind, make the most out of it amazing gift?Too many of us spend our lives time traveling to the past and future- totally missing the magic that's right in front of us. But you know who never misses it? Dogs. This week, we're talking about what we can learn from our fabulous furry canine companions about mindset, optimism, joy, play, and living our best lives- right freakin' now. You'll learn:The story of June Bug, one of my greatest mindset teachers ever. Facts about time, emotions, and brain science that will help you understand why dogs have so much they can teach us.Three tips to help you shift your mindset to more curiosity, joy and optimism so you can start living your best life,  even if you don't have a dog.Resources mentioned: Neil Degrasse Tyson: The Life of A Dog: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1zBitq8TwEQ?app=desktopStanley Coren PhD for Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201303/which-emotions-do-dogs-actually-experience#:~:text=Dogs%20have%20basic%20emotions%20like,guilt%2C%20pride%2C%20and%20shameTakefumi Kikusui's research: https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(22)01132-0Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

When life deals you a colossally shitty hand, you've got two choices. You can fold or you can keep playing and build a hand that changes the trajectory of your life. Our guest this week chose to keep playing. Her She Grabs The Mic story will change your heart and mind, if you let it.  This week, we're talking about overcoming adversity and living your dreams with  Tamaira "Miss Tee" Sandifer: a powerhouse born with fire in her belly and a dream she fiercely pursued when there was nowhere to go but up in her young life.Her story, strength, and perspective will inspire you. Her energy, passion, and impact on tens of thousands of lives will remind you that we are powerful and  everything is possible.  Miss Tee talks with us about:Growing up in extreme poverty amid gang violence and drug addictionTrauma, tenacity, and healingSoul Train, Fame, and Debbie AllenHer dream that ignited her creativity, kept her family safe, and charted her pathHow mindset, faith, and a deep desire to serve others created every step she's taken from then to nowAnd... you'll leave this one with three of Miss Tee's top mindset tips for overcoming adversity, realizing your dreams, and rocking your life. Quote of the episode: "Vague dreams get vague results."Tamaira Sandifer is the founder and CEO of Studiotarts.org  She's an award-winning  leader and visionary, impacting the lives of over 800,000 youth nationwide (so far) through her groundbreaking organization, Studio T Arts & Entertainment. With a mission to instill hope and real-life skills in underserved communities, Miss Tee's dedication has earned her recognition as a Forbes Culture 50 Champion and 'Woman of the Year' by The California Legislative Women's Caucus. Join us as we delve into her journey, from developing Hollywood's most sought-after dancers to spearheading a national expansion that promises to empower the next generation of change makers.Follow Miss Tee on Instagram: @sweetteetime and @studiotdanceLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Imagine how you would feel if you knew you had to perpetually relive the worst minutes and days of your life with zero power to get unstuck.  Thankfully, this is not the case. Brain science has proven a beautiful truth. You and I have the power to choose how we think, feel and live every single minute of our lives. We can stay stuck or we can rock on. Either way, the choice is 100% up to us. Here's the big question. If we have this awesome power, why do we replay our worst minutes and days over and over again in our minds? What causes us to stay stuck in cycles of chaos and stress, sadness, regret, loneliness, fear, heartbreak, frustration and anxiety? The short answer is mindset. This week, we’re talking about mindset-The Big M!We’ll come eye to eye with the wild beast that keeps you in replay mode. We'll explore how to tame your mindset and I'll connect you with why spending time and energy developing your mindset yields the best damn return on investment you will ever have. You'll walk away with a boatload of mind blowing insight and three micro-coaching tips to help you kick start your mindfulness practice, tame your mindset, and transform your life. You're more powerful than you know and you deserve to live your best life. We all do babe. 💗Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

How many times have you faced a really big life challenge that felt like it would crush you? What helped you navigate to the other side? This week, we’re talking about how to turn those big gnarly life challenges into transformational, enriching possibilities from a woman who has been there, done that and is literally flying high!Our guest this week is the fabulously courageous and wise Pat Wetzel: a speaker, storyteller, fellow podcaster, world traveler, and author of the soulful book Bump In The Road: 15 Stories of Courage, Hope and Resilience.  Pat’s life  journeys (so far) have taken her from Wall Street to thirty thousand feet, flying her sailplane over the Sierras. Her story and those she helps other humans tell are a tonic for the soul. In this episode you'll learn about: The series of harrowing, simultaneous challenges Pat experienced that changed everything she knew to be true about herself and the life she was livingHow meditation, mindset, and her sheer will to live led her home to herself and to extraordinary possibilities she'd never imagined Three of Pat's top tips that will help you take flight and soar in the face of challenge Pat and I hope this episode will remind you of three important truths: 1. We all travel together2. If you're going through hell, keep going babe. 3. Brighter skies are waiting for you and you will get there. Visit Pat's website to learn more about her, her book and the human stories she's captured through her podcast: https://bumpintheroad.us/about/Experience what it's like to fly in a sail plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AswliDLhKnYLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

When was the last time you worried yourself into a frenzy and things actually got better?  This week, we're talking about how to worry less to live better, starting today, by shifting our mindset with three solid mindful practices. Worry is a learned and created mindset that puts us into a swirly cycle of shit that disrupts our mental health, physical life and our overall quality of life.  Science has shown a direct link between worry, anxiety and depression and holy smokes we are suffering.  Here's the good news. Science has also proven that we have the power to improve our mental and physical health by integrating tools like breathing, mindfulness and meditation into our every day lives.  You will learn:What worry isThe difference between short term and constant worryWhy we worry Where worry originates in our brainWhat we worry aboutWhat happens to our mental and physical health when we worry(3) mindful practices you can adopt to worry less- starting todayYou are the reason for She Grabs The Mic. It's my sincere hope that this episode leaves you better. You deserve to live your best life. We all do babe. 💗Key words: Worry, fear, mental health, mindset, amygdala, emotional regulation, mindfulnessHeartfelt gratitude for every person who is contributing and working to improve mental health, here in the U.S. and around the world. Resources mentioned: Thank you to Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, and Jeanne Segal for their article in Helpguide.org: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/how-to-stop-worrying.htm#:~:text=Chronic%20worrying%20can%20also%20be,to%20turn%20off%20anxious%20thoughts.Hartgrove Hospital: https://hartgrovehospital.com/relationship-anxiety-depression/Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/adrenaline-rush#:~:text=A%20mind%20full%20of%20thoughts,when%20you%20lie%20in%20bed.Henry Ford Health: https://www.henryford.com/blog/2020/08/the-difference-between-worry-and-anxietyLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

What would change if we felt as much pure joy in our lives as a kid on a playground? What if we greeted each other with the same kind of unbridled, tail waggin'  joy our dogs offer us when we come home from work? So many of us wish for more joy in our lives. Feeling joy can be challenging and sometimes, seemingly impossible.  This week,  joy aficionado, Tash Durkins is here to change that. She connects us with how we can live more joyfully by understanding where joy really comes from. Tash is the CEO and founder of Fiercely Joyful. She is a celebrated keynote speaker and the author of the fabulous new book Fiercely Joyful: 11 Keys to Living Authentically and Creating the Life You Love.  Joy is Tash's passion, gift, and her ‘why.'During our conversation Tash reflects on her She Grabs The Mic moment that changed her life by opening her heart and mind to more joy.  We talk about everything from clean sheets, dogs, and why we settle at work to the back story behind Tash's new book and the connection between joy, authenticity, and mindfulness. You'll learn Tash's secret to personal freedom and her three top tips for living joyfully. Tash and I hope this episode fills your heart and helps you discover a little more joy in your life by the end.LEARN MORE ABOUT TASH AND HER WORK:Visit Tash's website: https://www.fiercely-joyful.com/ Order Tash's new book Fiercely Joyful: 11 Keys to Living Authentically and Creating the Life You Love.  https://www.amazon.com/Fiercely-Joyful-Living-Authentically-Creating-ebook/dp/B0CJDMVG7YConnect with Tash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashadurkins/Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

How many times have you felt disappointed, under appreciated, frustrated, angry, or passed over because your expectations didn't quite pan out?  If you've ever wondered why, don't you worry. I've got you covered. This week, we’re talking about the expectations we have across our lives from our work and our kids to strangers we've never met. You'll learn how and why your expectations are messing with your mind, screwing up your energy, and causing you unnecessary (and totally avoidable) suffering in your life. You'll learn about the downside of expectations that gets you caught in the swirl of mental energies that f*$% up your mindset, mood, thinking, and quality of life.  And, I'll give you examples of a few real life expectations most of us hold so you know you're not alone.  On the upside, I'll give you three micro-coaching tips to help you make a big ass mindset shift away from suffering.  By the end of the episode, you'll be able to start challenging your own expectations so you can say adios to the turbulence they cause and step into the power you have to live your very best life.  You deserve it. We all do babe. ❤️Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

If someone asked you to state your life purpose in one little sentence, what would you say?"What's my purpose" is a question that billions of people have searched for lifetimes to understand. And, 'purpose' is one of the most Googled searches in the world. This week, I'm shaking things up in an effort to crack the code on this deep mystery. I'm inviting you to adopt a new mindset about your purpose so you can stop searching for it and start living it. In this episode, I explain why so many of us struggle with understanding our purpose. I break down three words: purpose, authenticity, and success to make this big existential question much easier for you to answer. You'll learn: How to live your purpose Three micro-coaching questions that will help you shift your mindset about your purpose to experience more joy, optimism, contentment, and freedom in your lifeIt's my sincere hope that this view of purpose will elevate your mind, fill your heart, and leave you better as you and your amazing self head out to meet the world today.Loved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM