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Episodes

EPISODE 25: Thriving in Challenging Times - Dr. Lee Baucom
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EPISODE 25: Thriving in Challenging Times - Dr. Lee Baucom

We sit down with relationship expert Dr. Lee Baucom to discuss why many marital issues are actually symptoms of biological negativity bias and survival reactions. Tune in to discover how personal accountability and simple mindset shifts can transform your entire relationship dynamic.

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EPISODE 20: Growing People Through Coaching Athletes - Tom Maxon
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EPISODE 20: Growing People Through Coaching Athletes - Tom Maxon

Morningside University head soccer coach Tom Maxon reflects on his 40-year career to share his core philosophy of "growing people" through athletics. He emphasizes that meaningful player development relies heavily on building self-awareness, personal reflection, and fundamental human skills rather than focusing solely on technical ability.

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EPISODE 19: Culture-Driven Hiring: Aligning Your Team for Success
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EPISODE 19: Culture-Driven Hiring: Aligning Your Team for Success

How can an organization succeed? According to Jacob Crockett, co-founder of HireAligned and co-author of Culture-based Hiring and Recruiting for the Trades, it’s through aligning culture with employee values.

Learn how behavioral interviewing and data-driven rubrics can help identify job candidates whose personal motivations harmonize with an organization’s core values.

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EPISODE 18: Intrinsic Value and the Authentic Self
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EPISODE 18: Intrinsic Value and the Authentic Self

The doctors sit down with Sheri Smith, founder of the Indigo Impact Initiative, to talk about the importance of aligning students and young adults with their true selves and values in their career paths and life decisions. 

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EPISODE 15: Shifting to an ‘Asset’ Mindset For Success
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EPISODE 15: Shifting to an ‘Asset’ Mindset For Success

Want to shift your perspective? Start using an ‘asset model’ to build on natural strengths instead of identifying weaknesses with a ‘deficit model’. Drs. Ron Bonnstetter and Dave Gosselin learn from Randy Vlasin, head of Personal Horizons Consulting. 

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EPISODE 14: From Doing to Being: Self-Awareness in Action
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EPISODE 14: From Doing to Being: Self-Awareness in Action

Let’s end the year strong! What was the MindScience Playbook’s biggest lesson from 2025? Leaders must first understand and manage themselves before they can lead others. Explore the hidden self-awareness gap, why psychological safety is non-negotiable, and how neuroscience reshapes what high-performing teams need to thrive.

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