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Our mindsets determine the way we see the world, as well as, the way we behave and who we are as people. It’s very easy and normal to stay stuck in fixed mindsets – limiting beliefs about our abilities and skills that prevent us to learn new things. We can intentionally cultivate a growth mindset that allows us to stretch our minds and amplify the realm of possibilities of what we do, and who we are. Amplifying our mindsets is one of the secrets of success, for most entrepreneurs, business o ...
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Our mindsets determine the way we see the world, as well as, the way we behave and who we are as people. It’s very easy and normal to stay stuck in fixed mindsets - limiting beliefs about our abilities and skills that prevents us to learn new things. We can intentionally cultivate a growth mindset that allows to stretch our mind and amplify the realm of possibilities of what we do, and who we are. Amplifying our mindsets is one of the secrets of success, from most entrepreneurs, freelancers ...
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Overcoming Assumptions: Third Agreement of the Four Agreements
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“The problem is to believe that the assumptions we make are the truth.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, dives into the intricacies of the third agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz's renowned book, “The Four Agreements”—Don't Make Assumptions. Ana illustrates the detrimental effects of holding assumptions as truth and how this… Co…
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Overcoming Assumptions: Third Agreement of the Four Agreements
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“The problem is to believe that the assumptions we make are the truth.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, dives into the intricacies of the third agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz's renowned book, “The Four Agreements”—Don't Make Assumptions. Ana illustrates the detrimental effects of holding assumptions as truth and how this… Co…
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Internal Vs. External: How Attribution Theory Helps Us Apply The Four Agreements
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“What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian delves into “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing this time on the second agreement, “Don't Take Anything Personally.” Ana breaks down Ruiz's perspective by examining the three core points he presents: nothing others… Continue re…
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Internal Vs. External: How Attribution Theory Helps Us Apply The Four Agreements
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“What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian delves into “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing this time on the second agreement, “Don't Take Anything Personally.” Ana breaks down Ruiz's perspective by examining the three core points he presents: nothing others… Continue re…
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Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth
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“Use words with care and attention.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the timeless wisdom of “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing particularly on the power of words. Ana uncovers the concept of “self-limiting beliefs” or “mindset blind spots” and speaks about how to overcoming these obstacles… Contin…
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Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth
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“Use words with care and attention.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the timeless wisdom of “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing particularly on the power of words. Ana uncovers the concept of “self-limiting beliefs” or “mindset blind spots” and speaks about how to overcoming these obstacles… Contin…
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How the Four Agreements Can Help Uncover Your Mindset Blind Spots
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“I don't have to react. I can choose how to respond.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the powerful concepts presented in “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz and how they relate to mindset blind spots. Ana discusses the importance of recognizing these self-limiting beliefs, which she calls… Continue reading H…
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How the Four Agreements Can Help Uncover Your Mindset Blind Spots
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“I don't have to react. I can choose how to respond.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the powerful concepts presented in “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz and how they relate to mindset blind spots. Ana discusses the importance of recognizing these self-limiting beliefs, which she calls… Continue reading H…
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“We create these virtual lions that are chasing us all the time and keeping the stress up.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves deep into the often-overlooked power of breathing. She brings to light how specific breathing practices can significantly increase our well-being and mental fitness. Ana starts by providing… Cont…
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“We create these virtual lions that are chasing us all the time and keeping the stress up.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves deep into the often-overlooked power of breathing. She brings to light how specific breathing practices can significantly increase our well-being and mental fitness. Ana starts by providing… Cont…
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“Finish every day and be done with it… You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. To-morrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely, and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.” -Ralph… Continue reading Evening Rituals: Finish Every Day The post Eve…
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“Finish every day and be done with it… You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. To-morrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely, and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.” -Ralph… Continue reading Evening Rituals: Finish Every Day The post Eve…
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Exploring Stereotypes & Personal Growth in a Portuguese Restaurant
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“The Zone of Proximal Growth, that zone just outside our comfort zone, but not too far out to paralyze us, yet enough to stretch us and to expand us a little.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, shares an insightful story from her vacation in Portugal that dives deep into the nuances… Continue reading Exploring Stereotypes & Per…
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Exploring Stereotypes & Personal Growth in a Portuguese Restaurant
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“The Zone of Proximal Growth, that zone just outside our comfort zone, but not too far out to paralyze us, yet enough to stretch us and to expand us a little.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, shares an insightful story from her vacation in Portugal that dives deep into the nuances… Continue reading Exploring Stereotypes & Per…
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Breathing New Life into the Red Telephone Booth
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“How can we transform something obsolete into something new that honors the past and brings innovation and joy?” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, takes us on an intriguing journey through the streets of London, where she discovers a reinvented red telephone booth that serves as an inspiring metaphor for innovation and… Continu…
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Breathing New Life into the Red Telephone Booth
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“How can we transform something obsolete into something new that honors the past and brings innovation and joy?” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, takes us on an intriguing journey through the streets of London, where she discovers a reinvented red telephone booth that serves as an inspiring metaphor for innovation and… Continu…
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Anthropology and the Future of AI with Giles Crouch
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“We live in what I call today, a phygital world, physical and digital.” -Giles Crouch In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, dives into the intricate relationship between humanity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with special guest, digital anthropologist Giles Crouch. Ana shares her experience of using an AI avatar as an introduction for her tal…
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Anthropology and the Future of AI with Giles Crouch
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“We live in what I call today, a phygital world, physical and digital.” -Giles Crouch In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, dives into the intricate relationship between humanity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with special guest, digital anthropologist Giles Crouch. Ana shares her experience of using an AI avatar as an introduction for her tal…
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Co-Creating a Better Near Future with AI – Neil Redding
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“Connecting possible with practical is where the near future framework is focused.” -Neil Redding In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human potential with guest Neil Redding. Neil Redding, a keynote speaker, author, innovation architect, and near futurist, brings his …
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Co-Creating a Better Near Future with AI – Neil Redding
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“Connecting possible with practical is where the near future framework is focused.” -Neil Redding In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human potential with guest Neil Redding. Neil Redding, a keynote speaker, author, innovation architect, and near futurist, brings his …
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Press Pause and Sharpen: Unlocking Your Full Potential
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“Choose to press the pause button.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, challenges listeners to imagine themselves as pencils—a seemingly simple tool with untapped potential. She delves into how the pencil symbolizes our innate ability to create, express, and make an impact and the crucial need to “sharpen” ourselves regularly to…
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Press Pause and Sharpen: Unlocking Your Full Potential
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“Choose to press the pause button.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, challenges listeners to imagine themselves as pencils—a seemingly simple tool with untapped potential. She delves into how the pencil symbolizes our innate ability to create, express, and make an impact and the crucial need to “sharpen” ourselves regularly to…
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“Mindsets are habits of mind.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, revisits a significant discussion on leveraging the power of mindsets to unlock human potential. Originally recorded in January 2023, this rebroadcast celebrates the release of her book, “Mindset Zone,” which delves deep into how our mindsets can shape our possibi…
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“Mindsets are habits of mind.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, revisits a significant discussion on leveraging the power of mindsets to unlock human potential. Originally recorded in January 2023, this rebroadcast celebrates the release of her book, “Mindset Zone,” which delves deep into how our mindsets can shape our possibi…
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“Mindsets are habits of mind.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, celebrates the release of her new book, “MINDSET ZONE: Actualize Your Human Potential.” Ana discusses the motivation behind writing the book and shares insights about the diverse definitions of mindset and their origins. She explains how she sees mindsets as habit…
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“Mindsets are habits of mind.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, celebrates the release of her new book, “MINDSET ZONE: Actualize Your Human Potential.” Ana discusses the motivation behind writing the book and shares insights about the diverse definitions of mindset and their origins. She explains how she sees mindsets as habit…
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HELPing Homeless Kids: Dawn Marie Rapaport’s Transformative Organization
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“There's a bigger purpose for you.” -Dawn Marie Rapaport In this episode, host Ana Melikian is joined by Dawn Marie Rapaport, the inspiring founder of HELP (Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership). Dawn Marie shares her remarkable journey from experiencing homelessness herself as a child to creating a transformative organization that now serves over …
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HELPing Homeless Kids: Dawn Marie Rapaport’s Transformative Organization
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“There's a bigger purpose for you.” -Dawn Marie Rapaport In this episode, host Ana Melikian is joined by Dawn Marie Rapaport, the inspiring founder of HELP (Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership). Dawn Marie shares her remarkable journey from experiencing homelessness herself as a child to creating a transformative organization that now serves over …
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“AI is a 100-foot wave. It's going to disrupt everything in a directly or indirectly.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian, delves into the intriguing topic of AI and its impact on our emotions and humanity. Ana explores how AI, much like a 100-foot wave, is a force of disruption that brings with… Continue reading AI – How does it make…
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“AI is a 100-foot wave. It's going to disrupt everything in a directly or indirectly.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian, delves into the intriguing topic of AI and its impact on our emotions and humanity. Ana explores how AI, much like a 100-foot wave, is a force of disruption that brings with… Continue reading AI – How does it make…
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Celebrating Craft in Business & Life with Adam McKee
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“Celebrating craft, celebrating what you're good at, is what I wanna spend my life's work on.” -Adam McKee In this episode, host Ana Melikian is joined by Adam McKee, a visionary small business owner and craftsman from Lincoln, Nebraska. Adam delves into the ethos of celebrating craft in both business and life, sharing his experiences… Continue rea…
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Celebrating Craft in Business & Life with Adam McKee
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“Celebrating craft, celebrating what you're good at, is what I wanna spend my life's work on.” -Adam McKee In this episode, host Ana Melikian is joined by Adam McKee, a visionary small business owner and craftsman from Lincoln, Nebraska. Adam delves into the ethos of celebrating craft in both business and life, sharing his experiences… Continue rea…
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Defying Expectations: Embracing Challenges and Overcoming Limitations
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“You will find the critical points in your life where you defy expectations.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian delves into her personal and inspiring journey of defying expectations, both self-imposed and those set by society. Ana shares fascinating stories from her life, from her experience as a speaker with an accent in… Continue …
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Defying Expectations: Embracing Challenges and Overcoming Limitations
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“You will find the critical points in your life where you defy expectations.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian delves into her personal and inspiring journey of defying expectations, both self-imposed and those set by society. Ana shares fascinating stories from her life, from her experience as a speaker with an accent in… Continue …
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The Power of Colors: Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Hues in Our Daily Lives
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“Colors evoke emotions conditioned by personal associations, our culture, and historical context.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, our host, Ana Melikian, immerses herself in the vibrant world of hues as she unravels the significant role colors play in our lives. Like her cherished collection of scarves, Ana views colors as a means to transform our……
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The Power of Colors: Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Hues in Our Daily Lives
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“Colors evoke emotions conditioned by personal associations, our culture, and historical context.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, our host, Ana Melikian, immerses herself in the vibrant world of hues as she unravels the significant role colors play in our lives. Like her cherished collection of scarves, Ana views colors as a means to transform our……
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Journey to Maximizing Impact: Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
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“We have to be able to see the space between the stimulus and the response.” -Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode of Mindset Zone, Authors Unite founder Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, PhD, for a transformative discussion on the systemic approach to human potential and the management of burnout. Ana introduces the listeners to her… Continue r…
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Journey to Maximizing Impact: Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
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Embracing Tree Hugging Capitalism with Nicole Fende
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“You can find nature everywhere if you look. The the impetus for this tree hugging capitalism was, yes, protecting nature, but also valuing people.” -Nicole Fende In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Nicole Fende, a former CFO and investment banker turned business coach for creatives. Co-founder of Creatopia, Nicole, shares her refreshing per…
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Embracing Tree Hugging Capitalism with Nicole Fende
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“You can find nature everywhere if you look. The the impetus for this tree hugging capitalism was, yes, protecting nature, but also valuing people.” -Nicole Fende In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Nicole Fende, a former CFO and investment banker turned business coach for creatives. Co-founder of Creatopia, Nicole, shares her refreshing per…
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“Intention is more important than attention.” -Ana Melikian In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the importance of intentionality and mental fitness in navigating life's challenges. She emphasizes the power of cultivating intention in our daily lives to achieve our goals and aspirations. Ana highlights the significance…
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“Intention is more important than attention.” -Ana Melikian In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the importance of intentionality and mental fitness in navigating life's challenges. She emphasizes the power of cultivating intention in our daily lives to achieve our goals and aspirations. Ana highlights the significance…
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Harnessing Positivity for Success: Chris Toledo’s Journey from Basketball to Motivational Speaking
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“My trademark brand of positivity is called positosis.” -Chris Toledo In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian talks with Chris Toledo, a former professional basketball player turned motivational speaker, about his career journey and the pivotal role positivity played in his success. Toledo shares his experiences from playing basketba…
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Harnessing Positivity for Success: Chris Toledo’s Journey from Basketball to Motivational Speaking
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“My trademark brand of positivity is called positosis.” -Chris Toledo In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian talks with Chris Toledo, a former professional basketball player turned motivational speaker, about his career journey and the pivotal role positivity played in his success. Toledo shares his experiences from playing basketba…
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Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption
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“It is an odd reality of being human that we are always changing, yet we dislike change. Especially too much, too fast.” -Giles Crouch | Digital Anthropologist In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the paradox of human evolution amidst technological advancement, with a focus on identity shift in the digital era. Drawing insights from… Continu…
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Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption
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“It is an odd reality of being human that we are always changing, yet we dislike change. Especially too much, too fast.” -Giles Crouch | Digital Anthropologist In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the paradox of human evolution amidst technological advancement, with a focus on identity shift in the digital era. Drawing insights from… Continu…
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Overcoming Contradictions and Reclaiming Health with Udo Erasmus
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“98% of the atoms in your body are removed and replaced every year.” -Udo Erasmus In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian discusses the transformative power of nutrition, particularly focusing on the role of fats and oils in human health with guest Udo Erasmus, a renowned figure in the field of health… Continue reading Overcoming Con…
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Overcoming Contradictions and Reclaiming Health with Udo Erasmus
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“98% of the atoms in your body are removed and replaced every year.” -Udo Erasmus In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian discusses the transformative power of nutrition, particularly focusing on the role of fats and oils in human health with guest Udo Erasmus, a renowned figure in the field of health… Continue reading Overcoming Con…
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In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the concept of being boxed in and the ways in which we categorize things in our lives. Ana shares her insights on how our brains are wired to simplify and categorize, leading to the tendency to put things in boxes or categories. She… Continue reading Are you feeling boxed in? The po…
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In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the concept of being boxed in and the ways in which we categorize things in our lives. Ana shares her insights on how our brains are wired to simplify and categorize, leading to the tendency to put things in boxes or categories. She… Continue reading Are you feeling boxed in? The po…
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