The Mindful Edge

We all grow older, but not everyone grows up emotionally. In this episode, of The Mindful Edge, Cecil and Dr P unpack how you "inner teenager" can quietly run your leadership style trough defensiveness, avoidance, ego battles, people-pleasing, and emotional reactivity. If you've ever wondered why smart leaders self-sabotage under pressure, this conversation will hit home. Check out past episodes at: www.wgte.org/mindfuledge

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Edge, Cecil and Dr. P challenge the toxic narratives of hustle culture and unpack why burnout is not a badge of honor, it’s failure of alignment, boundaries, and sustainable leadership. Together, they explore how chronic overwork impacts mental health, relationships, and decision-making, while offering a new path forward rooted in resilience, presence, and intentional success. If you’ve been taught to glorify exhaustion, this conversation will shift your perspective. www.wgte.org/vau

In this episode of The Mindful Edge, school board member Sheena Barnes joins us for an unscripted “Ask Us Anything” conversation. From leadership under pressure to protecting students in polarized times, nothing is off the table. This isn’t about debate — it’s about modeling courageous dialogue when it matters most.

Life doesn’t slow down when things feel heavy. Deadlines remain. Roles demand. Expectations stack. But somewhere in the middle of it all, it’s easy to lose yourself. In this episode of The Mindful Edge, Dr. P and Cecil explore what it really means to find yourself through the chaos of life. Not by escaping responsibility, but by anchoring in your values, regulating your emotions, and choosing alignment over reaction. If you’ve been functioning but not fully present… leading but not fully grounded… surviving but not fully connected — this conversation is for you. Because chaos doesn’t have to erase you. It can reveal you.

Grief doesn’t pause for the holidays and leaders aren’t exempt from its weight. In this episode, Lynette Crowe joins to discuss how unprocessed loss impacts our presence, our leadership, and our ability to connect. Together we explore compassionate practices, boundary-setting, and the discipline of honoring your emotional landscape while still showing up with purpose.

Welcome to Dr. P Unhinged, where the filters drop and the truth about leadership gets real. In this candid Mindful Edge conversation, Dr. P unpacks the power of resilience, the mindset shifts every leader needs, and the clarity that creates undeniable presence. If you’re ready for a glow up rooted in substance, this episode is your reset.

In this episode of The Mindful Edge, Cecil gets real about growth, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to show up as your whole self. Through stories, laughter, and reflection, he reminds us that being “unhinged” is sometimes exactly what it takes to find our center.

In this deeply honest and illuminating episode of The Mindful Edge, Cecil and Dr. P sit down with Elicia Garces, a passionate advocate for maternal mental health and postpartum well-being. Together, they explore the often under-talked challenges and hidden gifts of the postpartum period, and how mindfulness, emotional resilience, and compassionate self-care can support new mothers in navigating this transformative time.

In this deeply moving episode, iconic DJ Stevie Chanel’s story embodies resilience, faith, and transformation. Inspired by her favorite anthem, “Bounce Back” by DeDe Porter, this conversation is an honest look at what it means to rebuild your life with grace, grit and that no setback is final.

Dr. Victor Coleman, better known as Dr. V the Speaker shares his life story that is both raw and real. He went from early trouble and mugshots to become a nationally known speaker telling kids to stay in school, listen to their parents, and live life differently

In this debut episode, Dr P and Cecil discuss a surprising family connection shaped by pain, loss, and healing. Leadership and mental health intertwined with promise and purpose.