Gen X-Unlatched

In this episode, Dr. Mario talks to Naomi Rivers, a writing team comprised of two wives living on the east coast. 

Listen as they discuss: 

• Why they decided to write their first novel

• The joys and pains  of the writing process 

• Their advice to anyone who’s interested in publishing a novel

Share your feedback about the episode. Please rate, review, and share this episode.  

CONNECT WITH NAOMI RIVERS 

In this episode, Dr. Mario talks to Lisa N. Alexander, Director, Producer and Storyteller. Lisa talks to Dr. Mario about her latest independent film, My Father the Queen. 

Listen as they discuss: 

• How her life events inspired the film

• Why Lisa believes the film’s message transcends Generation X

• Her advice to anyone interested in filmmaking and producing     

Share your feedback–please rate, review, and share this episode. 

CONNECT WITH LISA  

In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what it means for Gen Xers to be UNLATCHED. 

Listen as he shares: 

• How he came up with the term and what it means 

• Why he believes Gen Xers can reignite the spirit of their youth to achieve their life goals  

• Simple strategies that help you shift your mindset and get UNLATCHED 

If this episode resonated with you, please rate and review it. Leave some comments about how you’re getting UNLATCHED. 

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In this episode, Dr. Mario talks to Melanie Whittaker, owner of You Are Your Marketing. 

Listen as they discuss: 

• Why taking the leap of faith and relocating to Spain was the best decision  

• What her lifestyle transition has been like moving to a new country 

• How she helps her clients show up for themselves to get the marketing and PR results they want 

Share your feedback about the episode. Please rate, review, and share this episode.  

CONNECT WITH MELANIE 

In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what to do when the people you care about can’t meet your expectations for how you want to be treated.

Listen as he shares:

• 2 questions that help you frame what’s at stake when you’re not getting what we need from people most important in your life
• Quick and easy exercises that help you shift your mindset
• How to get support so you can take your next step in addressing the issue

Please Rate and review this episode, and leave some comments about how you’ve dealt with this issue.

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In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what to do if you rely too much on other people’s opinions.

Listen as he shares:

• How a desire for the approval of others develops into a people-pleasing personality
• Why relying on external validation is problematic, even for people-pleasers
• Resources that help you shift your people-pleasing personality

Lastly, don’t forget to answer this week’s poll question (for Spotify listeners only). Let him know if you’re a people-pleaser on not.

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Let this year be the year you finally step into a new way of living 

Changing your lifestyle can range from something as simple as creating new habits to moving to a new country. The problem with making a lifestyle transition is that most people don’t have a clear vision of the years ahead. That’s why I created the workshop, so you can take your first step towards creating a vision of your ideal style of living.

The honest truth is that lifestyle transitions don’t happen overnight. STOP beating yourself up because you haven’t changed fast enough! I give you permission to stop being so hard on yourself. There’s help for you.

I invite you to gain the clarity you need to finally get out of the neutral zone and make your transition a reality.

Attend my FREE 5-Day workshop where you’ll:

• Create a vision for the lifestyle you desire, using change as an opportunity
• Identify potential obstacles and explore your new learning curve
• Reframe your mindset to change your dysfunctional beliefs to practical ones
• Develop your Lifestyle Transition Blueprint by taking an honest look at the gap between your current reality and your goals
• Identify accountability practices that help you stay on the path to achieving a new way of living

Who should attend?

This workshop works best for busy professionals who:

• Are secretly burned out and have a hard time admitting it
• Experience guilt or shame when they are unable to complete everything on the calendar
• Feel unproductive when relaxing or enjoying downtime
• Have an overwhelming fear of failure that’s keeping them stuck
• Want to understand why they are struggling to make the changes they desire

What should you expect?

Each day, you’ll receive an email from me outlining the day’s activities. The email will contain a short reading and 1-2 questions for you to complete about the day’s topic. Additionally, we will meet via Zoom for a live, 1-hour Q&A session to discuss the questions and expand our learning. The Q&A session is an excellent time for you to get your questions answered and connect with other workshop participants. Overall, you should expect to commit 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete the daily activities. That’s a total of 5 hours for the workshop.

In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what to do when your life vision differs from what your loved ones expect of you.

Listen as he shares:

• A personal experience where he realized some of his family members didn’t support his lifestyle transition goals
• How he dealt with the anger and disappointment arising from the lack of family support
• 4 strategies to deal with negative emotions and how to stay committed to your lifestyle vision

Don’t forget to answer this week’s poll question. Let Dr. Mario know what you think about the role of family support in pursuing your life’s dreams.

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Join Dr. Mario for the first episode of Season 4. In this episode, he explains why you can’t set goals or achieve your dream life without mental clarity.

Listen as he shares:

• The role mental clarity plays in making sustainable life changes
• 4 areas of life that could be preventing you from gaining clarity
• How to gain clarity if you’re struggling

Dr. Mario also shares the inaugural Aww, Hell Nah! award of the week. Don’t forget to answer the poll question, Dr. Mario wants to hear from you. 

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Join Dr. Mario as he recaps Season 3 and shares what’s in store for the next podcast season. Subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss any episodes in Season 4!

Listen as he shares:

• His love for 80s TV dramas like Dynasty, Falcon Crest, and Dallas
• The top 3 episodes to binge listen before the next season begins
• Next season’s show format and a special request for listeners

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In part 2 of this episode, Dr. Mario continues the conversation with a panel of phenomenal ladies–Sophia Best, Ivy Ellis, and Rae Gist–about their dating experiences after age 40.

Listen as the ladies explain:

• What they wished they’d known sooner about dating and relationships
• Their dating nightmares and how they’ve applied what they learned to their current relationships
• How their expectations for love and relationships have developed over time

Subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss Part 2 of the conversation.

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In this episode, Dr. Mario speaks to a panel of phenomenal ladies–Sophia Best, Ivy Ellis, and Rae Gist–about their dating experiences after age 40.

Listen as the ladies explain:

• What they wished they’d known sooner about dating and relationships
• Their dating nightmares and how they’ve applied what they learned to their current relationships
• How their expectations for love and relationships have developed over time

Subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss Part 2 of the conversation.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

You can't miss Dr. Mario's FREE online workshop for busy professionals who are struggling to end burnout and live life on their own terms. Don't wait! Space is limited and you must pre-register to reserve your seat.

In this episode, Dr. Mario discusses 3 major obstacles preventing Gen Xers from living the life they desire. Overcommitting, people pleasing, and a lack of confidence are huge hurdles that Gen Xers must overcome to live life with authenticity.

Listen in as he explains:

• Why overcommitting is an avoidance strategy that protects you from discomfort
• What’s really driving your people-pleasing tendencies
• How a lack of confidence prevents you from making a lifestyle change

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

In this episode, Dr. Mario discusses the reasons why Gen Xers aren’t pursuing the lifestyle they REALLY want. Listen in as he explains:

• Why you’re not clear about the lifestyle you want to live
• The reason why you haven’t committed to doing the work it takes to make your shift
• How your fear of failing is keeping you stuck in your current reality

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

You can't miss Dr. Mario's FREE online workshop for busy professionals who are struggling to end burnout and live life on their own terms. Don't wait! Space is limited and you must pre-register to reserve your seat. 

Are you still waiting to take the plunge into international travel? If you haven’t gotten any further than dreaming of traveling, click play now. In this episode, you’ll learn insider tips that help even the most budget-conscious travelers live their best lives!

Listen as I speak to Nicole Christopher, Co-Fonder of The WonderList Tour Company, as she shares advice for Gen Xers seeking budget-friendly travel options.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The reason why staycations are viable alternatives for traveling abroad
• Why travel insurance is an essential factor for international travel
• How to use Google to plan trips that fit your budget

Connect with Nicole

Are you a Gen X service member? Well, this episode is for you!  Join me as I talk to Lt. Commander Nicholas Jackson, Assistant Nurse Manager for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Community Based Outpatient Clinic, about how to support our active duty and veteran service members as they maneuver the healthcare system.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Common health challenges Gen X service members experience
• How to help Gen X manage their healthcare
• What family members and friends can do to support Gen X service members who are experiencing health issues

In this episode, Dr. Mario discusses:

• Why Gen Xers are waiting for retirement to enjoy life more
• How societal expectations force Gen Xers to play the retirement waiting game
• What happens when the right time never comes along
• How to change your internal narrative about playing the waiting game

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If you’re a Gen Xer, you’ve probably learned lots of approaches to managing your life. But is it possible to manage your life using fitness?

That’s what you’ll learn in this episode of Gen X-Unlatched!

Join me as I talk to Coach Lorelle Woods, Certified Personal Trainer and Motivation Coach, about her innovative approach to fitness and healthy living.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Coach Lorelle’s personal struggles that led her to fitness
• Her signature approach and tools that helps clients realistically achieve a healthy lifestyle
• How she supports clients to manage life through fitness and mindset shifts

Connect with Coach Lorelle

In this special announcement, Dr. Mario shares a FREE online workshop for busy professionals to help them end burnout once and for all. Listen to this short announcement to learn about the Lifestyle Vision Challenge workshop. Don’t wait! Space is limited and you must register to reserve your seat.

Register for the workshop

Dr. Mario talks to Ace Certified Nutrition Specialist and Trainer, Marsha Goldberg about:

• The struggles Gen Xers face with their current body image mindset
• Marsha’s approach to helping clients reach their nutrition and fitness goals
• How to create a healthy, safe space to achieve change by speaking your truth about body image

Connect with Marsha

• IG @trainwithmarsha 

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In this episode, Dr. Mario discusses:

• Common myths about how millennials approach the world of work
• 3 mindsets millennials use in the workplace that help them increase career satisfaction
• How Gen Xers can use what millennials already know to get more out of their careers

Connect with Crystal

In this episode, Dr. Mario discusses:

• Why Gen Xers enmeshed with their career are on the fast track to burnout
• The subtle signs they must pay attention to
• How Gen Xers can shift their mindset to end burnout once and for all

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Are you a Gen Xer ready to transition to a lifestyle with financial freedom but hasn’t made it yet? In this episode, I talk to Michelle Kaufman, CFA, CPWA, and Principal at Prioritas Financial Advisors.

In Part 2 of the episode, we cover:

• Strategies Gen Xers can use to feel more confident about their financial future
• Dr. Mario's favorite game, Rapid Fire Questions

Connect with Michelle

Staying fit after 40 is an uphill battle. Stop beating yourself up if your repeated attempts to transition to a healthier lifestyle have failed.

Really, stop it! It’s not you. It’s your mindset.

Are you a Gen Xer ready to transition to a lifestyle with financial freedom but hasn’t made it yet? In this episode, I talk to Michelle Kaufman, CFA, CPWA, and Principal at Prioritas Financial Advisors.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to develop a mindset that helps Gen Xers achieve their financial goals
• Some typical financial management mistakes Gen Xers
• Strategies Gen Xers can use to feel more confident about their financial future

Connect with Michelle

Have you been thinking about making a lifestyle transition for a while now?

Maybe you’ve seen others do it. And it seems like everyone makes it look so easy.

But for some reason, a successful transition eludes you. Every time you try to make your transition, something happens, and you end up back where you started.

Not this time.

This time you’re going to be armed with Dr. Mario’s 5 questions that help Gen Xers transition to the lifestyle they crave.

Press play NOW to listen to Dr. Mario explain how he used these questions to overcome the obstacles that were blocking his path to living true to his values.

Leave some comments if these questions work for you too!

Let’s keep in touch on social media!

Have you ever missed achieving a goal you set for yourself? Maybe you started doing the work but never arrived at the outcome you wanted. Perhaps your experience was related to how you were showing up to reach your goals.

Join Dr. Mario explains how to show up daily to live the life you desire. You’ll learn:

• The reason why Gen Xers must understand how they are showing up each day to earn the freedoms they wish for in life
• What you can learn from studying your cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns
• How to use your learning to achieve the independence you crave NOW without having to wait for retirement

Listen to the end of the episode, or you’ll miss Dr. Mario’s FREE resources that help you take the guesswork out of identifying which areas of your life need improvement.

Let’s keep in touch on social media!

Cupid is shining his bow and arrow–that means the season of love is officially underway. But this year, some Gen Xers are ending long-term relationships with divorce. Dr. Mario recorded this episode for you if you're going through a divorce.

What does having an owner’s mindset, operating from a space of worthiness, removing the words “I can’t afford it,” and buying your time back all have in common? They’re all helpful pieces of advice for Gen Xers starting a new business.

Join Dr. Mario as he talks to Stephanie D. McKenzie, award-winning marketer, educator, certified coach, author, radio host, and agent of ridiculously undeniable, life-altering change. Steph currently serves as the Communications Director for The Relationship Firm and Education Director for Twenty-Two Fifteen, Inc., a new adventure in education with an emphasis on cultivating the spiritually-driven visionary.

During our conversation, we discuss:

• Obstacles Gen Xers face starting a new business
• How to develop a mindset that results in a successful launch
• How the pandemic impacted Gen Xers’ new business plans

Steph tops off the conversation with helpful tips for Gen Xers transitioning from a traditional 9-5 career to entrepreneurship. Be sure to listen to the end, or you’ll miss learning why having an owner’s mindset versus a worker’s mindset is the key to a successful business. You’ll also find out why Dr. Mario is too cheap to buy expensive toilet paper.

Connect with Steph:

Which freedoms do Gen Xers crave most in life? Financial independence, career freedom, and the freedom to travel top their lists.

So, why are most Gen Xers still dreaming about these freedoms instead of living them?

Listen as Dr. Mario explains why some Gen Xers struggle to attain what helps them live a more fulfilling life.

In this episode, Dr. Mario shares why these Gen Xers don’t make the progress they desire.

You’ll also learn his 3 tips that help you get the results you want. His tips include:

• Managing your mind
• Creating a plan to live a more gratifying life
• Taking daily steps towards your goals

If you’re ready to smash your resolutions this year, don’t miss this episode. Listen to the end of the episode to access Dr. Mario’s FREE resources that help you achieve your goals.

Let’s keep in touch on social media!

Dr. Mario closes out Season 2 with an important message about self-accountability in this episode. Listen as he explains the reasons why Gen Xers need to own their stuff.

What’s Gen Xers stuff? It’s your thoughts, feelings, and actions. And the key to enjoying the freedoms you want in life NOW starts with holding yourself accountable for where you are and where you want to be in life.

During the episode, Dr. Mario explains:

• Why Gen Xers must be accountable for their thoughts, feelings, and actions
• The challenges Gen Xers face when they avoid owning their stuff
• Ways Gen Xers can strike a harmony between self-accountability and accountability to others

Planning goals for the new year? Then, you can’t afford to miss him explaining how his Friend or Foe exercise helps you reach your goals.

If you’re ready to learn what to improve in the new year, download your FREE copy of The Show Up Report. Dr. Mario created the tool to help Gen Xers like you understand how their unique patterns prevent them from enjoying a more fulfilling life.

Ever heard of the term house poor? It refers to a homeowner who spends a significant proportion of their monthly income on monthly mortgage payments, property taxes, maintenance, utilities, and insurance.

For first-time Gen X homebuyers, being house poor after buying a home ruins the American dream and becomes a financial nightmare.

Join Dr. Mario as he talks with Trenette Tucker, Licensed Realtor, as they discuss mindset tips for first-time Gen X homebuyers.

During their conversation, they explain how to create a mindset for:

• Improving credit scores
• Managing the rapid changes occurring in today’s housing market
• Addressing key factors impacting affordability

Trenette also explains how her approach of meeting buyers where they are achieves housing equity for low-income and middle-class families.

If you’re considering buying a new home, contact Trenette at the information below. She’s committed to helping buyers find the house of their dreams without becoming house poor.

Contact Trenette at:

Do you know the dirtiest word in Gen X’s vocabulary? It’s not the F-bomb–it’s FAILURE!

Failure has devastating effects on Gen Xers’ self-esteem, motivation, and overall well-being. But how would it feel to embrace failure as a necessary part of success?

In this episode, Dr. Mario explains:

• What failure is and the role it plays in helping Gen Xers reach their goals
• How Gen Xers can use failure to their advantage and enjoy life’s freedoms
• How to manage your mind when dealing with failure

Dr. Mario also shares how failing at his marriage has helped him become more emotionally available to his loved ones and coaching clients.

Make sure to listen to this episode until the end, or you’ll miss the 3 mindsets (intelligent failure, failing forward, and giving yourself a break) that help Gen Xers bounce back from failure without all the unnecessary pain and drama. 

Press play now and learn how to use failure to your advantage and enjoy living the life you desire NOW!

Let’s keep in touch on social media!

What does back, knee, hip, and shoulder pain have to do with Gen X? They’re all the effects of age on our bodies. Many of us manage these annoying aches and pains daily.

But what happens when you have a major health issue? There’s no handbook explaining how to manage your mind when you’re experiencing problems with your health.

Join Dr. Mario as he explains how Gen Xers can manage their thoughts and emotions when faced with a health scare. In this episode, Dr. Mario will discuss:

• Common health challenges Gen Xers face
• 3 mindset set traps to be aware of when dealing with health issues
• A helpful strategy for managing your mind so you can remain focused on recovery

Dr. Mario also shares his experiences with past and present health challenges. Additionally, he’ll explain why not managing his mind resulted in a constant state of mental exhaustion and overwhelm.

If you’re over 45, you can’t afford to miss this episode. Press play NOW and learn how to keep your brain in check when dealing with a health issue.

Let’s keep in touch on social media!

Remember being a latchkey kid, when your biggest responsibility was taking care of the house while your parents worked? Now you’re an adult, taking care of the house, the kids, AND your parents.

Caring for aging parents and children of your own–sandwich parenting–is a common experience that many Gen Xers must manage. Juggling these responsibilities probably leaves you with little time for bonding with your parents. But it doesn't have to be that way–you can flip the script!

Join Dr. Mario as he shares his personal experiences bonding with his Baby Boomer parents. In this episode, Dr. Mario explains:

• Why it sucks to see your parents aging and how to manage your mind during the process
• How to create deeper bonds with your Boomer parents
• The lessons he learned from bonding with his parents during the pandemic

You’ll also learn how humanizing your parents, setting boundaries, and having difficult conversations helps you create the relationship you want to have with your parents NOW!

If you’re on the wrong side of the relationship you want to have with your parents, it’s time to make a change. Press play NOW to learn how!

Let’s keep in touch on social media!

They once referred to Generation X as slackers, but did you know that they are the BEST educated generation? If you’re a Gen Xer, do you know how to get the most out of your learning superpowers?

Join Dr. Mario as he explains how learning new skills help Gen Xers enjoy the freedoms they want in life NOW. He also describes some of the obstacles Gen Xers encounter as they acquire new learning. SPOILER ALERT–Some of Gen X’s learning strengths can become weaknesses if you don’t know what traps to avoid during the learning process.

If you’re a part of Team Gen X and you’re still waiting for the perfect time to pursue your dreams, you’re making a HUGE mistake. Learn Dr. Mario’s TAME YOUR BRAIN🧠 strategy that helps Gen Xers learn how to enjoy the freedoms they want in life NOW, rather than waiting until the “right time.”

If you’re Team Generation X, click play this episode now! In this episode, Dr. Mario and his special guest, Dr. Thommi Lawson, discuss Gen X's mental health issues during the pandemic.

They also explain:

• The most common issues that are impacting Gen Xers' mental health
• How the pandemic affected their ability to manage their mental health
• What Gen X can do to improve their mental health, given their multiple responsibilities in life

You don’t want to miss Dr. Thommi explain why it’s necessary to know, WHO’S SEATED ON YOUR FRONT ROW? Dr. Mario closes the show with a round of rapid-fire questions, Gen X style.

Want to connect with Dr.Thommi?  

If you’ve ever felt unworthy of your success or that it’s all due to luck, press play right now! In this episode, Dr. Mario shares his views on a topic gaining attention in the workplace—Imposter Syndrome. Listen as he explains how feeling like a fraud blocks the path to living your dream life.

Imposter syndrome has many signs, but perfectionism is the driving force. You can’t afford to let this mindset keep you in a never-ending cycle of self-doubt and anxiety. If you’re a self-proclaimed overachiever, this episode will help you understand how imposter syndrome prevents you from making progress towards your goals.

When was the last time you pursued your life’s joy? Are you spending too much time filling your bank account and not enough time feeding your soul? How are you making time to live a fulfilling life?

Join me as I talk to Nicole Christopher, tax professional and world traveler. We discuss how her love for traveling led her to start The Wonderlist Tour Co. and how reinventing her career as a tax professional helped her to create two businesses with her associates.

Later in the conversation, we discuss how she stays motivated when things don’t go as expected. Nicole also shares her advice for those who are hesitant to take their first step into pursuing new ventures. You don’t want to miss out on learning what she’s planning for her next business.

Here’s how you can get in touch with Nicole:

Are you a control freak? If you answered yes, press play NOW!

In this final installment of the Roadblocks to Success Series, Dr. Mario explains how your need for control drives your fear of the unknown. Listen as he describes how to recognize this thought pattern and how it keeps you going through the motions in life.

Later in the episode, Dr. Mario shares his signature TAME YOUR BRAIN 🧠 technique for managing your fear of the unknown. Using his simple 3-step plan will help you overcome a fear of the unknown once and for all.

Don’t let your fears take control of your life. Take your first step TODAY! Learn how to remove the obstacles blocking you from living your dream life.

When is the right time to pursue your life’s goals?

Once your kids go off to college?

After you retire?

When you get a better job?

The Right Time Is When You’re DOING It!

In this episode, Dr. Mario talks with Carolyn R. Jackson, Kimberly Sinnott, and Dr. Murdell McFarlin about their doctoral education experiences. Each of these amazing women brings a unique perspective to the conversation and shares practical advice for others who may be struggling through this process.

During the interview, the panelists explain how they found the strength to follow their inner truth, how they dealt with imposter syndrome, and the importance of self-care throughout the educational process.

We also discuss:

• The reasons they decided to pursue their doctoral degree.
  
• Why now was the right time for them to return to school.
  
• How they managed their academic challenges.
  

Additionally, we discuss why they believe there’s no right time to go after your dreams. So, if you think you think your time has passed and you can’t live the life you want, listen to this episode. You’ll learn how to develop a mindset that helps you overcome your obstacles and make progress towards your goals.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pursue your dreams, but that time never seems to come, this episode was made for you. In this second installment of the Roadblocks to Success series, Dr. Mario discusses the damaging effect all-or-nothing thinking has on your ability to live a more fulfilling life.

Listen in as he explains:

• How all-or-nothing thinking overwhelms you by flooding your brain with negative emotions
  
• The reason why all-or-nothing thinking works against your motivation for reaching your goals
  
• What’s driving all-or-nothing thinking, and how it's keeping you stuck in life
  

Don’t miss learning Dr. Mario’s TAME YOUR BRAIN🧠technique to help you manage all-or-nothing thinking so you can continue making progress towards creating your dream life. His strategy could be the key to freeing yourself from all-or-nothing thinking once and for all.

*Are you always giving away your “me time” by saying YES to others?

*Do you have a hard time saying NO?

*Is putting other people’s needs before your own taking its toll on you?

These are the hallmarks of people-pleasers. If you identify with these questions, you may not be living life according to your values. And that could be holding you back from living life on your terms.

Join Dr. Mario as he explains how to spot the signs of people-pleasing and why it keeps you stuck in life. Listen as he shares how pleasing people prevented him from living with authenticity. You’ll also find out how people-pleasing negatively impacts 3 MAJOR areas of your life.

If you’re ready to overcome your people-pleasing habits, you can’t afford to miss Dr. Mario’s signature TAME YOUR BRAIN🧠technique to overcome this challenge. Don’t spend another minute making other people's dreams come true without doing the same for yourself.

Are you struggling to create the life you want to live? If you’ve tried to make progress towards creating your dream life but can’t seem to gain momentum, this episode is for you.

You might be blocking your path to the life that’s waiting for you. But how can you tell if you’re working against yourself?

Join Dr. Mario as he shares three thought patterns that keep you from living a more gratifying life. In this episode, Dr. Mario explains how people-pleasing, all-or-nothing thinking, and a fear of the unknown keep you stuck in life’s status quo. If you’re ready to take your first step toward living your dreams, you have to listen to this episode.

Are you still curious about how your life might have turned out if you continued pursuing your life’s dreams? 

If you put your life’s plans on the shelf to take care of others, you have to listen to this episode! Training your brain to use curiosity is the technique that helps you live those dreams you put on hold to fulfill your responsibilities to others. 

In this episode, Dr. Mario explains: 

• What it means to have a curious mindset 
• The role curiosity plays in making BOLD life changes 
• How to practice curiosity to get the results you want in life 

Dr. Mario also explains why he believes curiosity is the “secret sauce” to staying motivated, solving problems, and discovering your unique process for making life changes. Listen as he shares how he used curiosity to start his business and launch the Office Hours podcast. 

If you’re digging this podcast and you want more strategies that help you step into the next chapter of life that’s waiting for you, subscribe to the podcast! 

~What inspires people to become medical doctors? 

~How do they balance the rigors of medical school while honoring their commitments to others? 

~What lessons can we learn from them that help us achieve our life’s goals? 

Join Dr. Mario and his special guest—Dr. Stephen Abbott, Infectious Disease Physician—as they answer these questions. In this episode, Dr. Mario chats with Dr. Abbott about how a leap of faith helped him launch his medical career. 

He explains why there are many paths to achieving your goals and the importance of asking for help to make them a reality. 

We also discuss: 

• Why he waited until later in life to start his medical career 
• His experience in medical school and how he managed his mind throughout the process 
• The life lessons he’s learned that still help him today 

Later in the interview, Dr. Abbott shares why he hated working with cadavers and how he overcame the challenge to complete his studies. Lastly, Dr. Abbott shares a story about a patient that touched his heart—giving him a new perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

If you want to learn more about Dr. Abbott, you can connect with him on Instagram @tonystarke. If you’re digging this podcast and you want more strategies that help you step into the next chapter of life that’s waiting for you, subscribe to the podcast! 

In this episode, Dr. Mario talks with fellow coach, author, and speaker Denise Hill. During the conversation, Denise explains how losing her dream job changed her life. 

She also shares how getting out of her way helped her achieve her goals. You can’t afford to miss her discussion about why “life-giving conversations” are essential to our mental health. 

We also share a story about a professional development training we attended together that went completely off the rails! Lastly, we play my favorite game of rapid-fire questions to close out the show.

Have you given up on one of your life’s dreams? Is the pain of regret haunting you? There’s still time to go after what you want most from life. 

Listen to the second episode of this two-part series where Dr. Mario describes the specific skills you need to learn to get back on your path to living your dreams. Listen as Dr. Mario explains why he thinks there’s still time for you to recapture your dreams no matter your life’s situation.