After leaving FLDS polygamy part 2. Andrew Ream then lost him self to drinking and drugs. He lost weight and got a rough taste of the party scene. He was working and trying to make a life for himself outside of the culture. He eventually moves back to Colorado City, AZ, and meets his wife, then immediately asking her dad for permission to marry her…

Andrew Ream - Part 1. He was raised as a polygamist in the FLDS religion in Colorado City and left the culture on his Mom’s birthday, December 10th, 2010, at the age of 21. He left his entire world and belongings behind. He has lived a roller coaster of a life. His story is gripping. His parents have not been in his life since the day he left. He m…

Jenn Drummond, a petite young lady with a huge drive and a world record holder of the 7 second highest summits! She elevates others to master their own summit in life. She is a single Mom of 7 and was in a terrible car accident in 2018 that left her bewildered and confused. Police and paramedics couldn’t imagine how she survived, but she did. That’…

Shawn Feurer survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to currently consulting others on how to be successful. He lost everything, got divorced and had to live in a friends basement just to get by. We talked about his brother that is homeless and oddly enough Shawn was notified that his brother had passed away a few hours after our podcast recording. S…

David K. Williams a complete model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, there was no feeling at all in is lower body. Three surgeries and three and a half months in bed. He shares details of getting back to being able to walk with arm crutches and is still fighting daily. He lost his son to gastric cancer and has been …

Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017 while driving home from a friend’s house. We discuss a bit of her history with drug abuse and the tough life she has had to endure. She is courageous, vulnerable and fearless during our discussion. She is kind, angelic and has an innocent, childl…

My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, being present and an incredible question to consider, what do you absolutely need now? Why asking for what you want is crucial so you can get what you need here. Skiing in Utah and being present! I share just a few tips to consider and assist you along your journey here! Just s…

I facilitate the kind and courageous Betsie Wolford through a Byron Katie worksheet on her mom. Betsie works through the beat up and mental abuse she endured as a young lady. She discovers she may have been more part of the abuse than her mom. A friendly reminder to help Betsie find her beautiful self. A lovely insight into the ego mind and how it …

“Leaving Polygamy” Katie Owen is 22 years old and a sweet soul. She recently left the “The Order”. They are better known as the Kingston Polygamous Clan. A polygamous sect located in Salt Lake City Utah and established in 1935. She has a two year old daughter and has recently divorced and has her daughter part time outside of the Kingston Clan. She…

How was Chace Bickmore dreamed into this world? He talks about how after a 5 day Byron Katie retreat he was the happiest he has ever been in his entire life! We discuss some life lessons and the human mind! #theworkBy themindsgympodcast

The beautiful 3X World Figure Champion Veronica Malloy! She survives cancer and a rough divorce, that gets her to the podium! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world! Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen! Now live on The Minds Gym Podcast and YouTube! The Minds Gym Podcast most emotional interview yet! Veronica Malloy…

Chris Burkard - The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes the world renown photographer Chris Burkard. He is an amazingly talented photographer, incredible daredevil, has over 3 million Instagram followers, a writer, author and film maker. We discuss how he has learned how to master suffering on a bicycle, his insane 200-800 mile solo nonstop bike races he of…

The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes, Nelson Lee. He is the founder of Building Brain Waves and has recovered from anxiety, OCD, and depression. He understands and knows how tough navigating the current world of mental health can be. As a result, he created Building Brain Waves, which is dedicated to educating others about building habits, skills, and an…

Part 2 with Gregg Godfrey he gets very emotional, he shares some very personal life experiences that he’s never shared in public before. He is the open, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah. He shares more incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world.He is the…

The vulnerable, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah shares some incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world. He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur. Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney He figured out a way to d…

I’d like to thank all the humans in my life that have assisted in molding me into the human being I have become today. So many people to thank and so many experiences to share. “The work” of Byron Katie has completely changed my perception of reality. It is the way out of any conflict, crisis, or stressful event. In my experience it is the solution…

Taylor Church, the well spoken trilingual LDS bachelor, discusses his life, upbringing and his experience with writing books. He is a professional spikeball player (on the #6 ranked team in the world). He has a podcast, Of Stone & Clay. Author of two books (I’m Trying Here and Return Not Desired). He has a third book, it is finished but not publish…

Cheryl B. Engelhardt is the composer and author of “Luminary” - music and affirmations for mindfulness, focus, and growth. The New York film, commercial, and social justice choral composer turned to creating music specifically for self-awareness after her decade-long struggle with panic attacks. In attempts to find music that supported her anxiety …

Jordonel, a twice divorced mother of 4, dealt with racism and it was hard to deal with growing up, she spent a lot of years on a farm her mom purchased so she could have animals and find peace. She came from biracial parents. Her mom also brought many children from unfortunate situations into their home without pay. She studied Psychology/Behaviora…

Myself, Brandon Bickmore being interviewed by Todd Sylvester inspires, an amazing belief cast. Feeling devastated after a really difficult move when I was in high school which lead to feeling alone and a difficult beliefs about how to make new friends. After high school I purchased a Subway Sandwich Franchise Store at age 19 which taught me everyth…

Part 2 with Pete Benda, he was in a coma for over 2 months at the age of 14 after falling off of a 30’ high hydraulic scissor lift at Juan Diego Catholic High School in 2012. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and a broken femur. His recovery process has been difficult and miraculous. His dad says, “he worked his tail off” to get where he …

Pete Benda was in a coma for over 2 months at the age of 14 after falling off of a 30’ high hydraulic scissor lift in high school. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. His recovery process has been difficult and miraculous. His dad says, “he worked his tail off” to get where he is today. The human being he has become since the fall is quite…

Rebecca de Azevedo Overson Part 2 Raw and unfiltered Rebecca, she shares more info on how she keeps balanced and what she does on a daily basis to stay focused. She discusses religion, God, and a whole bunch of tools and thoughts about her recovery. She recovered from severe postpartum, anxiety and depression, divorce, and is a now on an amazing pa…

Rebecca de Azevedo Overson She recovered from severe postpartum, anxiety and depression, divorce, and is a now on an amazing path. Rebecca shares all the gifts and lessons she has learned from her journey from not being able to barely take care of her self and her kids to overcome severe depression and simply building an amazing online business. Sh…

Courtney Cudmore, part 2, What event completely turned her life around while in recovery? Is it best to treat the human or the addiction? How does she now find balance? What storm is she still fighting? We discuss the egos job. She talks about her amazing younger sister with Downs Syndrome and how she can now connect with her on another level. Her …

Courtney Cudmore was a full blown alcoholic. She relapsed several times. Her drinking in college and her social drinking with coworkers caused her to be severely addicted to alcohol. She woke up one day and had to drink to calm her nerves, that was the start of a long bumpy road with alcohol. The turnaround and where she is today is absolutely amaz…

Danny Vranes Part 2. Did he survive the Greece mafia experience? Did his best friend survive after being kidnapped? He discusses his professional career in Italy, loneliness, his most stressful event of his life, his divorce, his thoughts on religion, is he driven by money? What did he learn about humans through all his life experiences? You got to…

Danny Vranes discusses his University of Utah college and NBA career with the Philadelphia seventy sizers, family life in the NBA, regrets, tough choices, he talks about Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, he starts into the experience in Greece with the Mafia, how he was paid, and often not paid. Danny threatens to not play in the big game in his …

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Lisa Wilson the Current BYU Cougar mom of quarterback Zach Wilson. She talks kids, life, family, her upbringing, BYU football, raising her kids, thoughts about Kyle Whittingham, Utah Utes football, did they make the right decision for Zach attending BYU instead of Boise State? Is she happy about now wearing blue? Does she think Zach could go pro? D…

In part 2 Mark Rollins discusses how being excommunicated from the Mormon church has really changed him as a human being. How has this affected the family? Did this divide his family? Has this experience pushed him away from God or made him closer? How does his family view him now? Was it humility or sin that caused him to question the religion? Ha…

Excommunicated Mormon, Mark Rollins in Part 1 discusses why and how he was ousted and also the process of being excommunicated from the Mormon religion. He shares his new perspective on how his life is now serving him. He explains how it has divided his family. He goes into great detail on how the LDS church puts their nonconforming members on tria…

Myself, Your Turbo Lover, lets slow down and notice our thoughts! I share a meal preparation and what I experienced while eating slowly. I talk about the importance of exercising your mind with The Work of Byron Katie! A way to slow the mind and reverse anxiety! What’s a tree? Listen and find out! #themindsgympodcast #thework #byronkatie…

Mark Smith recaps his 34 hour 530 mile solo Saints to Sinners bike race from SLC, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada that he completed in August of 2019. He discusses his sleep deprivation, the pain, major cramps, the hallucinations, the mental and physical trials, his major mechanical bike issues, the extreme heat and weather, and will he ever attempt this…

4 year old Barron Bickmore, my nephew. He was my toughest interview yet. He’s charming, funny, loving, and wanted to get to the Ninja Gym. If you want a great laugh this ones for you. You’ll hear about his imaginary friend, Snake. He decided to also ask me a few questions. Yes we went to the Ninja Gym after, but he had flip flops on so he couldn’t …

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The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 14 is with Jojo, she shares her journey of how she found a better way to navigate through life. She shares about her experience at our free biweekly group class we offer in Sandy, Utah. She’s empowering humans through her social media feeds! Check her out! She’s a dialed in young lady! She has a way with language! #the…

Todd Sylvester has been assisting individuals getting over drug addiction for over 20 years. He shares his story with his own drug addiction and how he found a way out of the mess. His story is crazy, incredible and uplifting. He’s changing lives and giving back. He focuses on changing your belief systems, which helps to change your life. This dude…

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 12 is the insane cyclist Mark Smith. He is back to share his mind the week before the nearly impossible attempt to cycle 531 solo miles in over 100 degree weather in under 36 hours in the Saints to Sinners bike race! From Salt Lake City, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada! This race is typically a relay race with 6-10 riders pe…

Dr. Lin is a masterful healer, an author, 5th-degree black belt, and intuitive with decades as a successful entrepreneur. Dr. Lin opens up with us and shares her life’s major struggles, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and how she navigates through life to stay happy and calm. She shares some ideas and gifts with us to help understand our cr…

Brandon Bickmore, the owner of The Minds Gym Podcast, interviews himself! He shares some of his life’s journey with anxiety and depression. Also why he started this podcast and he explains some of his life experiences that have made him who he is today. His moving to Southern California in high school, and also Northern California after high school…

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 9 is thrilled to bring you the amazing story of 64 year young Utah resident Greg Paul and his incredible tale by tale experience of attempting to conquer Everest! His exciting and emotional play by play detail of his harrowing experience is one you do not want to miss. He describes Mount Everest and his personal journe…

Mark Smith, 3 time Lotoja winner and currrently training for a 531 mile solo bike race from SLC, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada it’s called The Saints to Sinners, it’s a team race and he’s doing it solo and the temps may reach 110-120 degrees! He discusses his health issues, several failures, his rough childhood family divorce, not speaking to his mom o…

The popular Michael Banks the owner of Body By Banks fitness program discusses his amazing parents, how he got in the fitness business. He also shares his family with us, death of his sisters and parents, moving from Chicago to Ephraim, Utah and why he moved to Utah and stayed. He discusses his thoughts about God. He shares a hilarious story about …

The Piano Guys, Alan van der Beek, in Ep6 part 2 he discusses addictions and are they necessary for personal growth, Is there another way? Al believes Satan prays on the natural man. What is the natural man? We disagree on the definition of the natural man. Is there consequences? His uncle is an atheist and living his best life. Do you need to read…

The Piano Guys, Al van der Beek resides in Sandy, Utah. He discusses religion, touring with the band, depression, what he wants to be remembered for, what a good dad looks like, shares some fears, who should be your priority, how his wife raises the children, and doe she sacrifice herself too much for the kids? We discuss selfish versus self care a…

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In Part 2 Marriann discusses the role religion played in her life and also how her views have shifted, she talks about heaven and hell, she wonders if she has failed as a parent, she shares her biggest fears and what a counselor told her if she divorced, ouch. She talks about her new definition of success! It was a joy to sit with her and you will …

The Minds Gym Podcast Episode 3- Part 1 Marriann Hough It’s A “Hough Life” Marriann Hough the mother of the Hollywood Dancing with the Stars siblings Julianne and Derek Hough. She discusses her life and all her amazing kids lives. She talks about sending her kids to Europe at the young ages of 10 and 13, her struggles with religion, her love of art…