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Coaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal Growth

Michael Rearden - Mindset Coach | Reven Concepts

Coaching In Session is the mindset and personal development podcast for ambitious professionals, purpose-driven leaders, and anyone ready to break free from limitations.


Hosted by Master Life Coach Michael Rearden, Founder of Reven Concepts, this podcast gives you the tools to think sharper, live bolder, and lead your life with intention.


Each episode dives into real coaching strategies, practical mindset shifts, and powerful techniques that help you grow in your career, relationships, and personal life.


You’ll hear from top coaches, doctors, educators, and thought leaders—plus weekly solo episodes that get straight to the heart of what’s holding you back.


Expect real talk, raw insight, and breakthrough moments that help you trade fear for confidence, excuses for action, and doubt for unstoppable belief.


New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—because your mindset work doesn’t stop.


This isn’t just a podcast. It’s your mindset upgrade.


 Tune in and start your transformation today.

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  • S1 · E827
    Wednesday · 37 min

    How Mind-Body Healing Can Transform Your Health and Well-Being with Banya Lim | Coaching In Session EP.827

    Can the mind-body connection change how you approach your health and well-being? Discover how emotional awareness, mindset, and holistic approaches can offer a fresh perspective on healing and personal growth. Banya Lim, spiritual acupuncturist and Wealth Activation Coach, joins Michael Rearden to explore the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. They discuss emotional blockages, listening to your body's signals, traditional medicine versus holistic approaches, and the importance of understanding the factors that influence overall well-being. The conversation also challenges the idea that wealth is only financial. Discover why health, emotional balance, and personal fulfillment deserve a place in your definition of abundance. If you're interested in personal growth and holistic wellness, this conversation offers new perspectives to consider. What You'll Learn How Banya Lim's background in acupuncture and healing shaped her approach to wellness. What spiritual acupuncture and wealth activation mean in the context of her work. How conventional medical practices and holistic approaches can differ. Why the mind-body-spirit connection matters when considering overall well-being. Why paying attention to your body's signals can support greater self-awareness. How emotional experiences and mindset may influence your approach to personal challenges. Why wealth can include health, well-being, and purpose, not just money. How to reflect on your own health journey and consider mindful adjustments to daily life. Why personal growth can begin with greater awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and habits. Key Takeaways ✅ Healing can involve physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the human experience. ✅ Paying attention to your body's signals can help you become more aware of your needs. ✅ Acupuncture has a long history as a healing practice in Asia. ✅ Mindset and self-awareness can influence how you approach personal challenges and growth. ✅ Wealth extends beyond financial success to include health, well-being, and purpose. ✅ Exploring different approaches to wellness can help you make informed decisions about your health journey. ✅ Small, mindful adjustments can be a starting point for greater awareness and positive change. Guest Links — Banya Lim Website: https://banyalim.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maayaa888 X: https://x.com/BanyaLim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wingmaker8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banya_lim_energy_coach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/banyalim/ Banya Lim's Website and Free Clarity Session https://banyalim.com/ (Visit Banya's website to learn more about her work, explore her programs, and sign up for a free Clarity Session to experience mini-coaching.) Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Coaching In Session on your favorite podcast platform, share this episode with someone who could benefit from a fresh perspective on health and personal growth, and keep exploring ways to elevate your mindset and well-being. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E826
    Monday · 25 min

    How a Transactional Mindset Affects Your Relationships and Life | Coaching In Session EP.826

    What happens when every interaction starts to feel like a transaction? A transactional mindset can quietly affect your relationships, family, career, and even the way you view your own worth. In Episode 826 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how transactional thinking can create dissatisfaction and imbalance and what happens when you begin replacing it with genuine connection, generosity, and an abundance mindset. Society often teaches us to think in terms of getting something in return, but not every interaction in life needs to be a transaction. Michael Rearden explores how a transactional mindset can influence relationships, family dynamics, parenting, professional environments, and personal fulfillment. This episode examines the difference between transactional thinking and genuine giving, including how expectations can create disappointment when we constantly measure what we give against what we receive. Michael also discusses communication, needs, boundaries, self-worth, and the importance of valuing your work without turning every relationship into an exchange. The conversation ultimately challenges listeners to consider whether they are keeping score in their relationships and encourages a shift toward abundance, emotional intelligence, generosity, and authentic connection. What You'll Learn in This Episode • What a transactional mindset is and how it can affect your life • How consumer culture can influence the way we approach relationships • Why not every interaction needs to be an exchange • The difference between transactional thinking and genuine giving • How expectations can create dissatisfaction in relationships • Why healthy relationships require communication about needs and desires • How transactional thinking can affect parenting and family dynamics • How transactional relationships can appear in professional environments • Why giving without constantly expecting something in return can create deeper connection • How an abundance mindset can support greater fulfillment Key Takeaways ✅ A transactional mindset can turn relationships and everyday interactions into constant exchanges. ✅ Not everything you do for another person needs to come with an expectation of receiving something back. ✅ Healthy relationships require communication rather than keeping score. ✅ Children can learn responsibility and contribution without every household task becoming a financial transaction. ✅ Transactional thinking can influence both personal and professional relationships. ✅ Valuing your work and maintaining self-worth doesn't require turning every human interaction into a transaction. ✅ An abundance mindset can create more room for generosity, connection, and fulfillment. Read the Full Blog - https://www.revenconcepts.com/transactional-mindset/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Download and listen to the full episode of Coaching In Session to explore how a transactional mindset can affect your relationships, family, work, and personal fulfillment. Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who may benefit from creating more genuine connection in their life. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E825
    November 6 · 42 min

    Personal Growth, Healing, and Self-Discovery with Dr. Helena Kate | Coaching In Session EP.825

    Personal growth often begins with understanding yourself, your relationships, and the challenges shaping your life. Michael Rearden speaks with psychologist and spiritual guide Dr. Helena Kate about the human experience, healing, self-discovery, and the intersection of psychology and spirituality. They explore how modern society and information overload can affect personal growth, why relationships and guidance matter, and how mentorship and community can help us navigate difficult seasons. The conversation also looks at aspiration, inspiration, life skills, and why life's challenges can become opportunities for growth and change. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How psychology and spirituality can offer different perspectives on the human experience Why modern society can create challenges for mental and emotional well-being How information overload can interfere with personal growth Why relationships play an important role in learning and development Why healing is a personal journey How self-discovery can help you better understand your life Why mentorship and guidance can matter when navigating challenges How aspiration and inspiration can influence personal growth Why parents have an important role in inspiring their children Why community and support can help people navigate life's difficulties KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ The human experience is complex and requires us to look at ourselves from multiple perspectives. ✅ Modern society can create challenges that affect how we experience life and pursue personal growth. ✅ Too much information can become a barrier to clarity and meaningful growth. ✅ Relationships can be powerful sources of learning, development, and understanding. ✅ Healing is a personal choice and a journey that requires individual reflection. ✅ Self-discovery can help us better understand who we are and what we want from life. ✅ Life will inevitably present challenges, making guidance and support valuable. ✅ Mentorship can help people navigate challenges and identify new possibilities for growth. ✅ Aspiration and inspiration can encourage people to strive for more in their lives. ✅ Community and meaningful relationships can provide important support when facing difficult seasons. DR. HELENA KATE'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – https://helenakate.com/ 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/helenakatephd/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/helenakatephd/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/helenakate EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who is on their own journey of healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E824
    November 4 · 30 min

    How to Start Over in Life and Create a New Future | Coaching In Session EP.824

    What if starting over in life isn't about becoming someone new, but finally changing the patterns that have been holding you back? If you feel stuck, trapped in survival mode, or ready for a fresh start, this episode of Coaching In Session explores how mindset, discipline, self-awareness, and action can help you create a new future. Michael Rearden discusses how to start over in life by recognizing what isn't working, learning from difficult experiences, embracing change, and taking responsibility for what comes next. Trauma and adversity can become powerful teachers when we use them to understand our patterns instead of allowing them to define our future. You'll also discover why preparation matters, why people often delay change until a new year or the "right" moment, and why the best time to begin creating a different life is now. Whether you're rebuilding your life, changing your mindset, breaking negative patterns, or simply ready to move forward, this episode is a reminder that meaningful change begins with a decision to take action. What You'll Learn in This Episode • How to start over in life when your current direction isn't working • Why mindset is essential for meaningful progression and growth • How recognizing patterns can help you create lasting change • Why trauma and difficult experiences can become powerful teachers • How to move from survival mode toward growth and intentional living • Why preparation and discipline make change more sustainable • How ignoring red flags can keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns • Why you don't have to wait for a new year or perfect moment to begin • How taking action today can help create a different future Key Takeaways ✅ Your mindset influences how you respond to change and adversity. ✅ Starting over requires recognizing the patterns that are no longer serving you. ✅ Difficult experiences can teach you valuable lessons when you choose to learn from them. ✅ Many people remain in survival mode because they tolerate patterns that need to change. ✅ Discipline and preparation help turn intentions into meaningful progress. ✅ You don't have to wait for January, a perfect opportunity, or someone else to change your life. ✅ Taking action today is what begins creating a different future. Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Download and listen to the full episode of Coaching In Session, and take the next step toward creating meaningful change in your life. If this episode resonates with you, download it, follow the podcast, and share it with someone who may be ready for a fresh start. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E823
    November 2 · 27 min

    Feeling Unfulfilled in Life and How to Find Deeper Meaning | Coaching In Session EP.823

    You can have a career, relationships, accomplishments, and the things you once wanted and still feel like something is missing. Feeling unfulfilled in life can be a sign that your daily choices aren't fully aligned with your values, desires, and deeper sense of meaning. In Episode 823 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores why success, productivity, and material achievements don't always create fulfillment and how to begin living a more meaningful life. Many people spend years pursuing the version of success they were taught to want, only to discover that achievement doesn't automatically create happiness or fulfillment. Michael Rearden explores the difference between simply existing, achieving goals, finding purpose, and actually feeling fulfilled. This episode examines how societal expectations, family influences, work, possessions, and the pressure to stay busy can distract us from understanding what we genuinely need. Michael also explores the internal conflicts that can arise when your life looks successful on the outside but doesn't feel meaningful on the inside. The conversation ultimately focuses on self-awareness, personal values, relationships, health, purpose, and creating a life that reflects who you actually are not simply the life you're expected to live. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why you can feel unfulfilled even when your life appears successful • The difference between purpose, success, happiness, and fulfillment • How societal expectations can influence the life you choose • Why being busy doesn't necessarily mean you're fulfilled • How material possessions can distract from deeper needs • Why neglecting health and relationships can create dissatisfaction • How internal conflict can reveal a disconnect from your values • Why self-awareness is essential for creating a fulfilling life • How to identify what may be missing from your current life • Practical ways to begin aligning your life with your values and desires Key Takeaways ✅ Success and achievement don't automatically create fulfillment. ✅ Feeling unfulfilled can be a signal that something deeper needs your attention. ✅ Many people follow societal or family expectations without questioning whether those expectations match their own values. ✅ Purpose and fulfillment are connected, but they aren't necessarily the same thing. ✅ A fulfilling life involves more than work, possessions, or accomplishments. ✅ Health, relationships, self-awareness, and personal meaning all contribute to how fulfilled you feel. ✅ True fulfillment requires understanding yourself and intentionally creating a life aligned with your values and desires. Read the Full Blog - https://www.revenconcepts.com/feeling-unfulfilled-in-life/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Download and listen to the full episode of Coaching In Session to explore why you may feel unfulfilled in life and how greater self-awareness, alignment, and meaning can help you create a more fulfilling life. Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who may be questioning what's missing in their life. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E822
    October 30 · 45 min

    Burnout Prevention and Stress Management with Elizabeth Svoboda | Coaching In Session EP.822

    Burnout prevention starts with learning how to manage your energy before you reach the breaking point. Michael Rearden speaks with science writer and author Elizabeth Svoboda about pacing, chronic stress, recovery, and why sustainable success requires more than simply pushing harder. They explore the hidden costs of burnout, the importance of rest, advocating for your limits, understanding your own capacity, and choosing what truly deserves your energy. Elizabeth also explains the idea of selective mediocrity and how pacing can help you pursue meaningful goals without sacrificing your long-term well-being. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why burnout prevention requires managing your energy over time How chronic stress can affect long-term well-being Why rest and recovery are essential for sustainable performance How to recognize warning signs before burnout reaches a breaking point Why pacing matters in work, personal growth, and everyday life How to advocate for your limits in the workplace Why self-knowledge helps you understand your personal capacity What “selective mediocrity” means and why prioritization matters How proactive recovery can help prevent mental and physical exhaustion Why life requires a sustainable pace rather than constant maximum effort KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Burnout prevention begins with understanding how to manage your energy over time. ✅ A sustainable pace can help you pursue long-term goals without constantly exhausting yourself. ✅ Rest and recovery are essential for maintaining motivation, performance, and mental clarity. ✅ Chronic stress can create hidden costs that accumulate when warning signs are ignored. ✅ Pacing applies far beyond athletics and can influence work, relationships, goals, and everyday life. ✅ Advocating for your limits is an important part of protecting your long-term well-being. ✅ Self-knowledge helps you understand when to push yourself and when recovery is necessary. ✅ Selective mediocrity allows you to stop trying to maximize everything and focus on what matters most. ✅ Proactive recovery is more sustainable than waiting until you reach a breaking point. ✅ Mental fitness requires intentional effort, recovery, and the courage to adjust your pace. ELIZABETH SVOBODA'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – https://www.elizabethsvoboda.com/ 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.svoboda 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/svobodster 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethsvoboda 🌐 The Art of Pacing by Elizabeth Svoboda - https://www.elizabethsvoboda.com/ Explores how finding a sustainable pace can help people balance ambition, effort, rest, and long-term well-being. EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who could benefit from a more sustainable approach to work, ambition, recovery, and personal growth. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E821
    October 28 · 31 min

    How to Prepare for Failure and Build Resilience | Coaching In Session EP.821

    What if preparing for failure could actually make you more confident, resilient, and prepared for success? Life will eventually bring unexpected problems, setbacks, relationship challenges, career changes, and moments that don't go according to plan. In Episode 821 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores why preparing for failure isn't about expecting the worst it's about developing the mindset and skills to handle whatever comes next. Failure and setbacks are inevitable parts of life, but being unprepared can make them much harder to navigate. Michael Rearden explores how planning for potential problems can create greater resilience, flexibility, and peace of mind. From backup plans and financial preparation to relationships, career changes, and unexpected challenges, this episode examines how a proactive mindset can help you respond instead of simply react. The goal isn't to live in fear of what could go wrong, but to prepare yourself so that setbacks don't completely derail your progress. Michael also discusses critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and the importance of appreciating the good moments while remaining prepared for life's inevitable challenges. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why preparing for failure can strengthen your mindset • How a proactive mindset helps you navigate unexpected challenges • Why preparation can reduce the impact of setbacks • How to create backup plans without living in fear • Why relationships require preparation and honest communication • How financial preparation can create greater peace of mind • Why flexibility and adaptability are essential during difficult times • How facing challenges builds resilience • Why problem-solving and critical thinking matter when things go wrong • How to prepare for adversity while still enjoying the good moments Key Takeaways ✅ Preparing for failure isn't about expecting the worst; it's about being ready to respond when things don't go according to plan. ✅ A proactive mindset can help reduce the impact of unexpected setbacks. ✅ Resilience develops through facing challenges and learning how to solve problems. ✅ Backup plans, financial preparation, and practical preparation can provide greater peace of mind. ✅ Relationships and careers can experience unexpected challenges, making flexibility and adaptability important. ✅ You can't eliminate life's uncertainty, but you can become better prepared to navigate it. ✅ Preparing for difficult moments allows you to appreciate the good moments without taking them for granted. Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Download and listen to the full episode of Coaching In Session to learn how preparing for failure can help you build resilience, navigate setbacks, and handle life's unexpected challenges. Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who could benefit from preparing for what comes next. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E820
    October 26 · 34 min

    Control vs Influence and How to Stop Trying to Control Everything | Coaching In Session EP.820

    Trying to control everything can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and resentful. The key to personal growth is learning the difference between what you can control and what you can only influence. In Episode 820 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how letting go of unnecessary control can create more freedom, healthier relationships, and a more peaceful life. Control and influence are not the same thing. While control involves what you can directly manage, influence is about what you can affect without being able to determine the final outcome. Michael Rearden explores how the desire for control can create exhaustion, resentment, micromanagement, and unnecessary conflict. Through examples involving parenting, relationships, leadership, and professional environments, this episode examines how to guide others while still allowing them the freedom to make their own choices. The conversation also addresses boundaries, standards, communication, personal responsibility, and self-awareness. Learning what belongs within your control and what you need to release can help you create greater balance, freedom, and fulfillment. What You'll Learn in This Episode • The difference between control and influence • Why trying to control everything can lead to exhaustion and resentment • How to recognize what you can actually control • Why freedom of choice matters in relationships • How to influence people without trying to control them • The difference between control and influence in parenting • How effective leadership creates clarity and trust instead of micromanagement • Why boundaries and standards still matter when letting go of control • How self-awareness can help you release unnecessary control • How finding balance between control and influence can lead to a more fulfilling life Key Takeaways| ✅ Control involves what you can directly manage; influence involves what you can affect but cannot determine. ✅ Trying to control people and outcomes can create unnecessary exhaustion and resentment. ✅ Freedom of choice is an important part of healthy relationships and personal satisfaction. ✅ Parenting requires appropriate control for safety while still allowing children opportunities to learn and make choices. ✅ Effective leadership is built through clarity, trust, communication, and accountability, not constant control. ✅ Personal growth requires recognizing the difference between what is yours to manage and what you need to let go. ✅ The goal isn't to eliminate influence or standards; it's to create a healthier balance between guidance and freedom. Read the Full Blog - https://www.revenconcepts.com/control-vs-influence/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Download and listen to the full episode of Coaching In Session to explore the difference between control and influence and learn how letting go of unnecessary control can create more freedom, balance, and peace. Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who may be trying to control what they can't. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E819
    October 23 · 41 min

    High Performance Mindset and Resilience with Jaime Elizondo | Coaching In Session EP.819

    A high-performance mindset isn't just about motivation; it's about how you prepare, respond to adversity, and act when things don't go according to plan. Michael Rearden speaks with mindset and performance coach Jaime Elizondo about the beliefs, identity, resilience, and intentionality that shape how we perform in both personal and professional life. They explore fear of failure, preparing for adversity, surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, the connection between mindset and performance, and why courage is required to pursue meaningful goals. Jaime also introduces his Crush It Formula, a framework designed to help people stop waiting for the right moment and start taking action. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What a high performance mindset actually requires beyond motivation How intentionality influences performance and achievement Why fear of failure can prevent people from pursuing their goals How resilience helps you respond to adversity and setbacks Why surrounding yourself with successful people can accelerate growth How identity, beliefs, and mindset work together Why preparing for adversity before it happens matters How connection influences business culture and relationships Why courage is necessary to take meaningful action How Jaime's Crush It Formula can provide a framework for pursuing success KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ High performance begins with intentionality rather than simply hoping for better results. ✅ Many people abandon their dreams before they ever give themselves the opportunity to pursue them. ✅ Fear of failure can become a major barrier to taking action. ✅ Resilience helps us continue moving forward when adversity inevitably appears. ✅ Identity, beliefs, and mindset work together to influence how we respond to life's challenges. ✅ Preparing for adversity in advance can help us respond more effectively when challenges arrive. ✅ Surrounding yourself with successful and growth-oriented people can influence your own development. ✅ Connection is essential for healthy relationships, strong teams, and productive business cultures. ✅ You often fall to the level of your training, making preparation a critical part of performance. ✅ Courage means being willing to take action, embrace failure, and pursue the goals that matter to you. JAIME ELIZONDO'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – https://jaimeelizondo.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/coach_elizondo/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-elizondo/ 📰 Substack – https://substack.com/@jaimeelizondo1 🌐 The CRUSH-IT Formula - https://jaimeelizondo.com/ Learn more about Jaime Elizondo's work, performance coaching, and The CRUSH-IT Formula through his website. EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who is working to strengthen their mindset, overcome adversity, and take action toward their goals. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E818
    October 21 · 27 min

    How to Deal With Uncertainty and Move Beyond Your Comfort Zone | Coaching In Session EP.818

    Moving forward in life can be difficult when you do not know what happens next. Uncertainty, fear, and the desire to feel completely ready can keep you inside the same comfort zone. In Episode 818 of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to deal with uncertainty, trust yourself through change, and take action even when the future is unclear. Life rarely provides complete certainty before we are required to make a decision. Michael Rearden discusses how mindset, self-reflection, courage, and personal responsibility influence the way we respond to uncertainty and change. This conversation explores why waiting for the perfect moment can prevent progress, how expanding your comfort zone creates opportunities for growth, and why trusting yourself is essential when facing fear or unfamiliar circumstances. Michael also discusses gratitude, discipline, supportive relationships, resilience, and the importance of pursuing excellence while creating a meaningful impact. What You’ll Learn • Why waiting for the perfect moment can prevent personal growth • How uncertainty can become part of the growth process • Why self-reflection helps you understand your past, present, and future • How to trust yourself when facing fear, anxiety, or change • Ways to expand your comfort zone through new experiences • Why change requires a choice, commitment, and consistent effort • How gratitude can be developed through reflection • Why a supportive network can strengthen personal development • How to stay disciplined while navigating life’s ups and downs • Why your choices and mindset influence the life you create Key Takeaways ✅ Uncertainty is a normal part of life and should not automatically stop progress. ✅ Growth often begins when you move before you feel completely ready. ✅ Trusting yourself is essential when facing fear and unfamiliar situations. ✅ Expanding your comfort zone requires intentional action and repeated effort. ✅ Change is a choice that demands commitment and consistency. ✅ Your mindset and daily decisions play a major role in shaping your future. ✅ A strong support system can help you remain disciplined and resilient. ✅ Making an impact requires courage, strength, and a willingness to keep growing. Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Download and listen to the full episode of Coaching In Session, and take the next step toward moving forward with greater confidence, courage, and clarity. If this episode resonates with you, download it, follow the podcast, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E817
    October 19 · 28 min

    Building the Life of Your Dreams and Creating Lasting Success | Coaching In Session EP.817

    Building the life of your dreams can be difficult when everyday life keeps you busy. Responsibilities, routines, comfort zones, and constant movement can make it easy to focus on simply getting through the day instead of intentionally creating the future you want. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to build the life you want while navigating the demands of everyday life. He discusses the importance of mindset, planning for the future, investing in yourself, and understanding the difference between simply moving and actually making progress. You'll also discover why creating something that lasts requires intention, consistency, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. Your current life matters but so does the life you're building for your future. If you're ready to stop simply staying busy and start intentionally building a life aligned with your goals, this episode will give you practical steps to reconsider your direction and take meaningful action. What You'll Learn in This Episode • How to build the life of your dreams while managing everyday responsibilities • Why the life you're building is just as important as the life you're currently living • How mindset influences fulfillment, purpose, and long-term success • Why investing in yourself is just as important as financial investment • How comfort zones can prevent meaningful personal growth • The difference between movement and actual progress • Why creating lasting value matters for your future • How to use action steps to align your current life with your dreams • Why consistently reviewing your direction is essential for growth • How intentional effort can help you build a life worth remembering Key Takeaways ✅ Being busy doesn't mean you're making progress toward your dreams. ✅ The life you're building deserves as much attention as the life you're currently living. ✅ Your mindset plays a major role in fulfillment and purpose. ✅ Investing in yourself is one of the most important investments you can make. ✅ Comfort can keep you moving without actually helping you grow. ✅ Movement and progress are not always the same thing. ✅ Building something meaningful requires intention and long-term thinking. ✅ Your daily actions should connect to the future you want to create. ✅ Regularly reviewing your direction helps prevent you from drifting away from your goals. ✅ A life worth remembering is built through consistent choices and intentional action. Read the Full Blog - https://www.Revenconcepts.com/the-life-you-are-building/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Follow Coaching In Session on Buzzsprout for more conversations about personal growth, mindset, purpose, confidence, self-improvement, and creating a meaningful life. Listen to the full episode and take the next step toward building the life you want. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E816
    October 16 · 40 min

    Fitness Over 50 and Healthy Aging with Glen Owen | Coaching In Session EP.816

    Fitness over 50 isn't just about exercise , it's about building the strength, mobility, mindset, and purpose to keep living an active life. Michael Rearden and personal trainer and author Glen Owen explore how identity, motivation, consistency, and reliable fitness information can shape long-term health. They also discuss longevity, muscle mass, comparison and self-esteem, injury prevention, recovery, and the importance of having a strong reason behind your fitness journey. If you want to stay active, overcome obstacles, and build health habits that can last for decades, this conversation offers practical perspective for the journey. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How purpose and identity can influence your approach to health Strategies for staying motivated when obstacles get in the way How to find reliable fitness information in an age of misinformation Why consistency and small improvements matter for long-term health The connection between muscle mass, longevity, and quality of life How comparison and self-image can affect your fitness journey Practical considerations for injury prevention and recovery Why having a strong “why” can help you stay committed to fitness How community, accountability, and coaching can support sustainable habits KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Purpose and identity can play an important role in maintaining long-term health. ✅ A strong reason for exercising can help sustain motivation when obstacles arise. ✅ Reliable fitness information matters in an environment filled with conflicting advice. ✅ Consistency and small improvements can create meaningful long-term progress. ✅ Maintaining muscle mass is an important part of the conversation around longevity and quality of life. ✅ Comparison and self-image can influence motivation, confidence, and how we approach fitness. ✅ Injury prevention and safe training can help people remain active as they age. ✅ Community, accountability, and coaching can make sustainable health habits easier to maintain. GLEN OWEN'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – https://www.glenowen.ca/ ▶️ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@iamglenowen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/glen.owen.fitnesspro/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenowenpersonaltraining/ 🌐 Free First Five Chapters - https://www.glenowen.ca/donedifferently/ Listeners can get the first five chapters of DONE DIFFERENTLY for free with no purchase required, just an email. The opening chapters challenge commonly accepted fitness advice for adults over 50 and introduce Glen's perspective on movement, longevity, and staying active as you age. EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who wants to stay stronger, healthier, and more active as they age. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E815
    October 14 · 53 min

    Self-Discovery, Spiritual Growth, and Letting Go of Control with Indra Rinzler | Coaching In Session EP.815

    Self-discovery begins when you stop trying to control everything outside of you and start understanding what's happening within you. Expectations, comparison, perfectionism, and the need for external validation can keep you disconnected from who you really are. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Indra Rinzler to explore self-discovery, spirituality, astrology, personal growth, and the process of understanding your true self. They discuss why the desire for control can create emptiness, how expectations can affect happiness, why experiences matter more than perfection, and how healing the inner child can reveal patterns that influence your choices. The conversation also explores self-sabotage, comparison, trusting your gut, self-love, and why true fulfillment comes from within rather than from external validation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How astrology can be used as a tool for self-awareness Why changing yourself can be the beginning of changing your world Why the desire for control can lead to emptiness How expectations can create stress and disappointment Why living in the moment can lead to greater happiness Why experiences can be more valuable than perfection How conditioning influences your expectations and choices Why letting go of control can create greater freedom The difference between naivety and wisdom when making life choices How healing the inner child can support personal growth Why recognizing behavioral patterns is important for change How self-sabotage can affect your personal journey Why comparison can lead to unhappiness How expectations can keep you from experiencing peace Why trusting your gut can lead to more conscious decisions Why self-love is fundamental to personal fulfillment How letting go of external validation can change your perspective Why no one else is keeping score of your journey KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Self-awareness is an important part of meaningful personal growth. ✅ Changing yourself can be the beginning of creating change in the world around you. ✅ The desire to control everything can create unnecessary stress and emptiness. ✅ Living in the moment can help you experience greater happiness and freedom. ✅ Expectations can create disappointment when reality doesn't match what you imagined. ✅ Experiences can be more valuable than trying to make everything perfect. ✅ Conditioning can influence the expectations and choices you make. ✅ Letting go of control can create space for greater freedom and wisdom. ✅ Wisdom comes from understanding your true desires and learning from your experiences. ✅ Healing the inner child can help reveal unresolved patterns that influence adult behavior. ✅ Recognizing patterns of self-sabotage is an important step toward change. ✅ Comparing your journey to other people's lives can take you away from your own path. ✅ The mind isn't always the best decision-maker; learning to trust your gut can help you make more conscious choices. ✅ Self-love is fundamental to creating genuine fulfillment. ✅ True fulfillment comes from within rather than from external validation. ✅ No one else is keeping score of your journey. INDRA RINSLER'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – http://indrarinzler.com/ 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indra.rinzler/ ▶️ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBt4MS4XGTTxP1pckE7P9w 🌐 Indra Rinzler Website - http://indrarinzler.com/ (Connect with Indra and learn more about his work involving spirituality, Vedic astrology, self-awareness, and personal growth.) EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed the episode? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who is navigating self-discovery, personal growth, healing, or the challenge of letting go of expectations. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E814
    October 12 · 26 min

    What Is Holding You Back From Growth and How to Move Forward | Coaching In Session EP.814

    What is holding you back from growth? Sometimes the biggest barriers aren't outside of us they come from the comfort, fear, ego, and protection mechanisms we create within ourselves. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores the barriers that keep people from reaching their potential and why personal growth often requires confronting the very things we're trying to protect. From staying comfortable to avoiding hard truths, understanding what holds you back is the first step toward meaningful change. Your life can change when you stop protecting the version of yourself that you're trying to outgrow. What You'll Learn in This Episode • What is holding you back from personal growth • Why people choose comfort over growth • How protection mechanisms can keep you stuck • The role of ego and pride in personal development • Why taking risks is necessary for meaningful change • How self-reflection can reveal hidden barriers • How to confront the things you're avoiding • Why small changes can create major breakthroughs • How to change the narrative you have about your life • Why growth requires stepping outside your comfort zone Key Takeaways ✅ Comfort can feel safe while quietly limiting your growth. ✅ Your mindset determines what possibilities you are able to see. ✅ We sometimes protect ourselves from things that are actually necessary for growth. ✅ Ego and pride can become barriers to personal development. ✅ Taking calculated risks is part of creating a more fulfilling life. ✅ Self-reflection helps you identify what is really holding you back. ✅ You have to confront what you're avoiding if you want to move forward. ✅ Small shifts in your thinking and behavior can create significant change. ✅ You have the power to change the narrative you're living by. ✅ Real growth begins when you stop allowing comfort to dictate your future. Read the Full Blog - https://www.Revenconcepts.com/what-is-holding-you-back-from-growth/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Follow Coaching In Session on Buzzsprout for more conversations and insights on personal growth, mindset, self-awareness, confidence, purpose, and meaningful change. Listen to the full episode and discover what may be holding you back from becoming the person you're capable of becoming. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E813
    October 9 · 49 min

    Understanding Personality Types and How They Affect Communication with Sheila Glazov | Coaching In Session EP.813

    What if understanding personality types could change the way you communicate, learn, and build relationships? Michael Rearden and Sheila Glazov explore her Brain Color Personality framework and what it can teach us about understanding ourselves and the people around us. They also discuss the changing role of technology in education, the importance of reading, imagination, creativity, youth development, and why lifelong learning can transform the way we see ourselves and others. From communication and relationships to education and personal growth, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on how understanding differences can lead to greater connection and growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How personality types can improve communication and relationships What Brain Colors can reveal about how people think and interact Why education is an act of service and influence How technology is changing the way people learn and read Why reading should be presented as a joyful experience How books can contribute to personal development and lifelong learning Why dialogue between generations is essential How young people are influenced by social pressure and acceptance The difference between executive decision-making and critical thinking Why imagination is essential for creativity and innovation How educators and parents can adapt to changing times Why understanding different perspectives encourages empathy and growth Key Takeaways ✅ Personality differences can influence communication, relationships, and decision-making. ✅ Understanding Brain Color Personalities can help us appreciate different perspectives. ✅ Technology is changing how we learn, read, and communicate. ✅ Educators and parents must adapt while continuing to nurture imagination and creativity. ✅ Reading should be an enjoyable experience that inspires curiosity and lifelong learning. ✅ Books can provide powerful insights for personal growth and self-awareness. ✅ Young people benefit from mentorship, guidance, and intergenerational dialogue. ✅ Lifelong learning and different perspectives can create deeper understanding and personal growth. SHEILA GLAZOV'S Guest Links 🌐 Website – https://sheilaglazov.com/ ▶️ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SheilaGlazov Substack – https://substack.com/@sheilanglazovauthor 🌐 Sheila Glazov’s Website - https://sheilaglazov.com/ (Visit Sheila’s website to learn more about her books, explore customized programs and workshops for businesses, organizations, and schools, and take one of the eleven Brain Color Personality Quizzes._ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Coaching In Session on Buzzsprout, download the episode, and share it with someone interested in personality types, education, reading, communication, or personal development. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E812
    October 7 · 32 min

    Executive Presence, Communication Skills, and Career Growth with Aletta Rochat | Coaching In Session EP.812

    Communication skills can influence how your ideas, leadership, value, and potential are perceived at work. But being effective isn't about being the loudest person in the room it's about communicating with clarity, confidence, self-awareness, and influence. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with executive presence coach Aletta Rochat to explore what makes communication successful and why strong communication can directly impact professional growth and career advancement. Aletta explains why capable professionals can struggle to articulate their value, how feedback can reveal the impact you're actually having, why understanding your audience matters, and how self-promotion, credibility, empathy, and workplace culture can shape your ability to be heard and influence others. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE What makes communication truly successful Why communication skills are essential for professional success How self-awareness improves communication and influence Why understanding your audience matters when presenting ideas How to articulate your value and recognize your strengths Why self-promotion can be necessary for career advancement How to become heard without being the loudest voice in the room Why feedback is essential for personal and professional growth How executive presence skills apply across different areas of life How leadership styles influence team dynamics and workplace culture Why workplace culture and personal values need to align How empathy can transform difficult professional relationships How criticism can become an opportunity for growth Why everyone is capable of more than they may realize KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Effective communication should lead to action, influence, or change. ✅ Ambition and self-awareness can help you become a stronger communicator. ✅ Understanding your audience is essential when presenting ideas. ✅ Being heard doesn't require being the loudest person in the room. ✅ Articulating your value is an important part of career advancement. ✅ Recognizing your own strengths and superpowers can change how you show up professionally. ✅ Feedback can reveal how your communication is actually impacting others. ✅ Executive presence skills can be applied across professional and personal situations. ✅ Workplace culture can significantly influence how people communicate and thrive. ✅ You have the ability to influence the culture around you. ✅ Empathy can make difficult relationships more productive. ✅ Criticism can become a source of growth when approached with curiosity. ✅ Everyone has more potential and influence than they may realize. ALETTA ROCHAT'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – http://www.interviewsurvivalguide.com/ 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/aletta.rochat 🐦 X – https://www.twitter.com/AlettaRochat 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/alettarochat/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alettarochat/ 🌐 Free Executive Presence Coaching Session - https://forms.gle/FkuHaePRhNBWp6pc9 (If you want to build executive presence and accelerate your career, you can apply for Aletta's special 1-on-1 Build Your Executive Presence Coaching Session. The session is designed to help you clarify the results and reputation you want to build, uncover challenges that may be affecting your leadership and team building, and identify practical next steps for your leadership journey.) EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed the episode? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who wants to strengthen their communication, executive presence, and professional influence. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E811
    October 5 · 26 min

    The Need for Validation and How to Stop Seeking Approval | Coaching In Session EP.811

    The need for validation can quietly control your decisions, relationships, career, and even the way you see yourself. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores why people seek approval from others and how external validation can prevent personal growth, self-acceptance, and genuine fulfillment. From childhood and relationships to the workplace and social expectations, the desire to be recognized, accepted, and understood can become a trap. Michael discusses how technology has changed the way we seek validation, why constantly molding yourself to meet other people's expectations can leave you dissatisfied, and why knowing yourself matters more than getting everyone else to approve of you. True personal growth requires learning to trust yourself, establish boundaries, understand your own values, and stop allowing external approval to determine your sense of worth. If you've ever felt pressured to live a certain way because of what others expect from you, this episode challenges you to reclaim your power and define success for yourself. What You'll Learn in This Episode – Why the need for validation is so deeply ingrained in human behavior – How seeking approval can hinder personal and professional growth – How technology has changed the way people seek validation – Why molding yourself to meet other people's expectations can become exhausting – The difference between external validation and self-validation – How societal expectations can influence your definition of success – Why self-understanding is essential for personal fulfillment – How boundaries can protect your time, energy, and values – Why balancing career and personal life matters for genuine fulfillment – How to begin letting go of the need for constant approval Key Takeaways ✅ External validation can become a trap that keeps you dependent on other people's opinions. ✅ The need for approval can influence decisions more than we realize. ✅ Being accepted by others does not automatically create personal fulfillment. ✅ Self-validation starts with understanding and accepting who you are. ✅ Societal expectations can cause you to pursue a life that doesn't actually align with your values. ✅ Technology has created new ways to seek recognition and approval. ✅ Healthy boundaries help protect your identity and priorities. ✅ Career success means little if it comes at the expense of your personal life and relationships. ✅ You don't have to change yourself to fit everyone's expectations. ✅ Real change begins when you are willing to prioritize what genuinely matters to you. Read the Full Blog - https://www.revenconcepts.com/need-for-validation/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If you're ready to stop living for other people's approval and start creating a life aligned with your own values, follow Coaching In Session and listen to or download this episode. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E810
    October 2 · 46 min

    Burnout, Finding Purpose, and Authentic Living with Becca Eve Young | Coaching In Session EP.810

    Burnout can be a sign that the life you're building no longer feels aligned with who you are. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Becca Eve Young to explore burnout, finding purpose, authentic living, and the courage to question the definition of success you've been taught to follow. Becca shares her journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, writing, and conscious living. Together, they explore recognizing burnout, slowing down, embracing life's messiness, finding fulfillment in simple moments, and the power of coaching and community during major life transitions. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck between who you've been and who you're becoming, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out before you take the next step. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How burnout can reveal deeper questions about fulfillment and purpose Why societal expectations can shape the way we define success Recognizing when it may be time to make a meaningful change The importance of slowing down and listening to your inner voice Why embracing life's messiness can lead to greater authenticity The role coaching and community can play during personal transitions Why asking for help is a strength Why taking action matters more than waiting for the perfect moment How failure can become part of the growth process Building a life around authenticity rather than societal expectations KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Burnout can be a signal that something in your life needs attention. ✅ Success doesn't have to be defined by someone else's expectations. ✅ Authenticity requires listening to what genuinely matters to you. ✅ Fulfillment can often be found in simplicity, presence, and connection. ✅ Community can help reduce isolation during challenging transitions. ✅ Coaching can provide valuable guidance when you're navigating change. ✅ Failure can become an important part of learning and growth. ✅ Entrepreneurship requires patience, discipline, and consistency. ✅ Asking for help is not weakness, it can be part of moving forward. ✅ You don't need the perfect moment to take meaningful action. GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – https://www.beccaeveyoung.com/ 📘 Facebook – https://facebook.com/rebeccaeveyoung 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/accounts/beccaeveyoung 💼 LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/beccaeveyoung 🌐 Website - https://www.beccaeveyoung.com/ (Visit Becca's website to learn more about her book, coaching, and work centered around personal growth, purpose, authentic living, and navigating life's messy transitions.) EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who may be questioning the life they've been told they should want. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E809
    September 30 · 37 min

    Performance Anxiety, Public Speaking Confidence, and Mindfulness with Dr. David Lee Fish | Coaching In Session EP.809

    Performance anxiety can make capable people question themselves the moment they have to speak, perform, or compete under pressure. But what if nervousness isn't something you need to eliminate? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Dr. David Lee Fish to explore performance anxiety, speech fright, stage fright, mindfulness, and what happens in the body when anxiety takes over. Dr. Fish explains why nervousness is a natural human response and how changing your relationship with anxious thoughts can create a more workable experience. The conversation also introduces the READ Method, a practical framework built around engagement, acceptance, and detachment to help people stay focused on their core values and the task in front of them. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE What performance anxiety actually is and where it comes from Why the body's threat response can create nervousness How adrenaline can affect performance Why there is nothing wrong with you for getting nervous How mindfulness can help manage anxiety Why detaching from anxious thoughts is important The difference between accepting nervousness and avoiding it How the READ Method can help in high-pressure situations Why focusing on the task can improve performance How to approach public speaking and performance as a beginner Why performance anxiety can be managed rather than simply trying to eliminate it KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Anxiety is a natural human response to perceived threat. ✅ Nervousness does not mean something is wrong with you. ✅ The body's internal protection system is designed to help us respond to perceived danger. ✅ Anxiety can become an opportunity to change how you approach pressure. ✅ Mindfulness can help create distance from anxious thoughts and feelings. ✅ Acceptance can make nervousness more workable rather than turning it into another problem. ✅ Performance anxiety is common and can be managed. ✅ The READ Method provides a structured approach for working with anxiety during performance. ✅ Staying engaged with the task and your core values can help redirect attention away from anxiety. ✅ Starting as a beginner is a necessary part of personal growth and development. DAVID LEE FISH'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – https://riseupeight.com/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidleefish 🌐 Rise Up 8 – Speak with Confidence - https://riseupeight.com/ (Visit Rise Up 8 for the free introductory lesson of Speak with Confidence, Dr. Fish's online course focused on overcoming speech fright and experiencing his approach firsthand.) EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who struggles with public speaking, performance anxiety, or nerves under pressure. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

  • S1 · E808
    September 28 · 23 min

    Self-Awareness Without Action Keeps You Stuck | Coaching In Session EP.808

    Self-awareness is powerful, but awareness alone will not change your life. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how self-awareness can sometimes become another form of avoidance when you know what needs to be done but continue putting off the action required to create real change. There is a major difference between understanding what you need to do and actually doing it. Michael breaks down the connection between self-awareness, procrastination, habits, comfort, distraction, and deliberate action and why some people genuinely want change while others only want it when it is convenient. Personal growth requires more than being aware of your patterns. It requires stepping outside of what is familiar, developing new habits, doing uncomfortable work, and taking consistent action toward the life you say you want. What You'll Learn in This Episode – How self-awareness can become a form of avoidance – Why knowing what to do doesn't mean you will actually do it – The difference between wanting something and wanting it enough – How awareness without action leads to procrastination – How habits can reinforce avoidance patterns – Why staying busy doesn't always mean making progress – How comfort can prevent personal growth – Why deliberate action is necessary for transformation – How to recognize the gap between intention and action – Why seeking guidance can help you finally move forward Key Takeaways ✅ Self-awareness is a starting point, not the solution. ✅ Knowing what needs to change means little without action. ✅ Awareness can sometimes become an excuse to delay doing the work. ✅ Procrastination can become a deeply established habit. ✅ Being busy does not necessarily mean you are making progress. ✅ Real growth requires doing things differently—not simply understanding them. ✅ Comfort can keep you repeating the same patterns. ✅ You have to want your goals enough to take deliberate action. ✅ Change requires consistent effort even when the process is uncomfortable. ✅ Asking for help can be an important step toward breaking patterns of avoidance. Read the Full Blog - https://www.revenconcepts.com/self-awareness-as-avoidance/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If you're ready to stop knowing and start doing, follow Coaching In Session and listen to or download this episode so you can revisit these lessons whenever you need them. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts If you’re getting value from the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

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