Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks

Nick Bracks
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Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks explores how the most successful people think and the mindset that got them there. Hosted by actor, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate Nick Bracks, the show features deep, unscripted conversations with world-class thinkers, performers, and creators. Nick draws from his experience delivering over 1,000 talks worldwide and working in film, television, and mental health advocacy to uncover what drives human potential. Guests have included Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer, UFC Champion Alex Volkanovski, U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis, author Mark Groves, and many more leaders across business, science, sport, and the arts. Each episode dives into the habits, challenges, and mindset shifts that shape success, purpose, and resilience in everyday life - helping listeners build a healthier, more meaningful approach to growth and performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. #279: Porn Recovery Coach On Why Your Brain Needs MORE Extreme Porn - Noah Church

    6 days ago

    #279: Porn Recovery Coach On Why Your Brain Needs MORE Extreme Porn - Noah Church

    Why does porn keep escalating? In this episode, I speak with porn recovery coach Noah Church about why people seek more and more extreme porn, and how it can affect the brain, relationships, and real intimacy. We explore how porn can become a way to escape stress, anxiety, loneliness, shame, and emotional pain. We also talk about desensitisation, porn-induced erectile dysfunction, relapse, fantasy, intimacy, and why so many men struggle to connect in real life after years of using screens to cope. At the heart of the conversation is the bigger question: why so many men numb what they feel instead of facing what they’re carrying. This episode will change how you understand porn, addiction, and emotional avoidance. Noah Church is a porn recovery coach, author of Wack: Addicted to Internet Porn, and someone who has recovered from porn addiction himself. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Why Porn Escalates (00:28) Early Exposure Story (01:31) Desensitization And ED (03:37) Quitting And Relapse (05:37) Rising ED Statistics (08:07) Hollow Rewards Explained (10:49) Recovery Process Basics (12:30) Porn As Emotional Coping (14:59) Healthy Use And Education (16:22) Escalation Twists Sexuality (17:33) Porn Free Masturbation (21:31) Cheating And Secrecy (23:49) Dating Novelty And Comparison (29:30) Host Personal Experience (32:26) Try 30 Days Off (34:08) Fantasy Versus Reality (35:22) Turning Imagination Into Values (36:44) Addiction Traits As Strengths (38:19) Rock Bottom Wake Up Calls (40:48) Recovery As Second Puberty (42:54) Early Exposure And Age Gates (44:23) Porn Industry And Stigma (46:30) OnlyFans And AI Illusions (51:05) Incels Dating Apps And Resilience (01:00:58) Closing Advice Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with Noah: Website: addictedtointernetporn.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 3min
  2. #278: #1 Rumination Expert: You’re Losing Years Trapped In Your Head - Donna Jackson Nakazawa

    19 May

    #278: #1 Rumination Expert: You’re Losing Years Trapped In Your Head - Donna Jackson Nakazawa

    What is rumination really costing you? In this episode, I speak with Donna Jackson Nakazawa, an award-winning science journalist and Oprah-picked author of Mind Drama. We explore why getting stuck in your head can quietly steal years of your life, and why rumination is not just overthinking... it is a survival response that can keep you trapped in old stories, shame, guilt, and self-criticism. We also look at the hidden cost of living in your head: losing focus, presence, relationships, and time you can never get back. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in their own mind and wants to stop rumination from running their life. Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist and author of Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Rumination Steals Life (02:43) Research And Brain Roots (06:03) When Rumination Turns Chronic (09:46) Why We Ruminate More Now (12:58) Childhood Wiring And Belonging (15:11) MIST Framework Explained (17:53) Guided MIST Exercise (22:12) Naming It Brings Relief (24:05) Building A Personal Code (26:33) Personal Stories And Breakthroughs (30:23) Rewriting The Inner Story (33:10) Finding Voice And Freedom (35:44) Healing Through Self Work (37:18) Rumination Versus Processing (39:22) Focus Lost In Thought Loops (41:48) Parenting And Trauma Cycles (43:53) Good Parents Still Miss Needs (50:46) Ambition Or Old Story (56:53) First Step, No Shame (58:39) Modern Stress And Biology (01:02:06) Final Thoughts Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with Donna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnajacksonnakazawa/ Website: https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 4min
  3. #277: Stoicism Expert Explains Why Running From Anxiety Only Makes It Worse - Donald J. Robertson

    12 May

    #277: Stoicism Expert Explains Why Running From Anxiety Only Makes It Worse - Donald J. Robertson

    A lot of us don’t just feel anxious...we get anxious about being anxious. In this episode, I speak with Donald J. Robertson, a psychotherapist and one of the world’s leading voices on Stoicism. We talk about why trying to get rid of anxiety can keep it alive, why overthinking often feels useful when it’s really another form of avoidance, and how facing what we fear can help us move forward. We also get into self-criticism, comparison, external validation, and why so many people chase success without ever questioning if it’s the life they actually want. This conversation is about anxiety, but it’s also about learning to stop fighting yourself. Donald J. Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, author, and leading expert on Stoicism and modern psychology. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Stoicism Meets Anxiety (00:29) Ancient Therapy Roots (01:40) Dichotomy of Control (02:43) Second Order Anxiety (05:27) Avoidance And Exposure (07:15) Worry As Cognitive Avoidance (09:15) Emotions Are Cognitive (14:36) Two Factor Anxiety Model (19:20) Exposure Therapy Works (27:38) Attention Narrows Under Threat (33:01) Premeditation Of Evils (34:03) Worry Versus Imaginal Exposure (35:33) The Paradox Of Worry (41:32) Postpone Worry To Think Clearly (46:12) Control Your Worry (47:14) Values And Comparison Trap (49:06) Upward Vs Downward Comparisons (51:32) Gratitude Through Absence (53:02) Questioning Ambition (55:01) Mortality Resets Priorities (58:05) Character Over Externals (01:01:55) Rigidity Vs Resilience (01:06:03) Anxiety About Anxiety (01:12:30) Social Anxiety Spotlight Effect (01:14:29) Does Money Buy Happiness? (01:17:52) Role Models And Reality (01:24:29) Advice To Younger Self (01:26:52) Closing Thoughts Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with Donald: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldjrobertson/ Website: https://donaldrobertson.name/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 27min
  4. #276: Recovering Man-Child Explains Why Men Feel Lost Today - Zack Watson

    8 May

    #276: Recovering Man-Child Explains Why Men Feel Lost Today - Zack Watson

    Why do so many men feel lost today? In this episode, I speak with Zach Watson, a viral creator and mental load coach helping men take emotional ownership in their relationships and lives. We explore why so many men are struggling with loneliness, emotional numbness, rejection, porn, the internet, and the pressure to pretend they’re fine. We also talk about why boys are often taught to hide what they feel, how that shapes men later in life, and why emotional regulation may be one of the biggest missing skills for modern men. This episode will change how you understand male loneliness, emotional disconnection, and what it takes for men to rebuild themselves. Zach Watson is a viral mental load coach and creator known for helping men understand invisible labor, emotional ownership, and healthier relationships. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Why Men Feel Lonely (00:52) Rejection and Real Life Practice (01:35) Porn and Internet Trap (04:00) Invisible Labor Explained (05:01) Male Privilege Today (09:18) Turning Anger Into Action (14:07) Storytelling That Changes Minds (19:18) Is It Harder for Women? (22:01) Accountability for Misconduct (23:24) Mens Biggest Obstacle (23:44) Emotional Regulation Skills (26:31) Where to Find Zach (26:58) Final Words Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with Zack: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachmentalloadcoach/ Website: https://zachmentalloadcoach.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  5. #275: $2 Billion Lender Explains Why Successful People Feel Empty - James Ostroburski OAM

    6 May

    #275: $2 Billion Lender Explains Why Successful People Feel Empty - James Ostroburski OAM

    Why can success still leave you feeling empty? In this episode, I speak with James Ostroburski OAM, a banking executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mental health advocate. James built and led a lending business that deployed over $2 billion, while privately navigating depression, burnout, ADHD, and the pressure of always needing to achieve more. We talk about ambition, identity, childhood pressure, mental health, and what happens when everything looks successful from the outside but something feels wrong underneath. This episode will change how you think about success, pressure, and the cost of ignoring your mental health. James Ostroburski is the founder of Tyalla Capital and former CEO of Kooyong Group (now Avant Finance), where he led over $2 billion in lending, and continues to be involved in philanthropy and mental health advocacy. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:31) Success, Yet Empty (01:55) Two Speed Childhood (03:39) Ballet Pressure Cooker (09:03) Stoicism And Balance (10:21) Why Finance Chose Him (14:35) ADHD Finally Named (17:16) Investec To Culture Shock (24:10) Grief And Breakdown (26:06) Treatment And TMS (30:47) Quitting And Finding Purpose (32:28) Philanthropy Roots (34:42) Betty Amsden Mentorship (38:57) Starting Kooyong (40:08) Scaling Kooyong Fast (40:35) Insurance Deal Then COVID (43:15) Lockdown Growth Playbook (44:30) Philanthropy And Boards (47:41) Mentorship And Asking (50:43) Writing To Leaders (55:50) Shareholder Power Shift (59:59) Grandfather Loss And Crash (01:10:20) Exit Terms And Aftermath (01:11:39) Rebuilding Health And Business (01:18:01) Trust Lessons And Wrap Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with James: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jostroburski/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 20min
  6. #274: Netflix Psychology Host Explains How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others - Jemma Sbeg

    30 Apr

    #274: Netflix Psychology Host Explains How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others - Jemma Sbeg

    Why is it so hard to stop comparing yourself to others? In this episode, I speak with Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology of Your 20s, a #1 global podcast with over 50 million listens, now streaming on Netflix. We explore why comparison has become so unavoidable, and how it can leave you feeling behind, stuck, and disconnected from your own life. This episode will change how you think about comparison and help you stop chasing someone else’s version of success. Jemma Sbeg is a mental health advocate and host of The Psychology of Your 20s. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction - Why Comparison Hurts (01:25) Stuck in the Template (02:42) Stay in Your Lane (05:01) Circle Not Ladder (06:47) Too Many Options (07:51) Nick’s Business Detours (10:37) Why Twenties Feel Hard (13:36) Be Present in Your Chapter (16:46) Success Doesn’t Fix You (20:45) Reading for Balance (23:29) The Optimization Trap (25:57) Common Sense Over Optimizing (27:29) Health Trends And Irony (28:06) Looksmaxxing And Male Pressure (33:14) Resilience Through Failure (38:08) Success Without Quitting (39:33) Podcast Fame And Pressure (43:53) Dream Bigger And Imposter Syndrome (46:39) Where To Find The Show (47:25) Advice To Younger Self (48:06) Final Thanks Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with Jemma: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/ Website: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  7. #273: Green Beret Explains Why Modern Life Leaves People Feeling Empty - Mike Glover

    23 Apr

    #273: Green Beret Explains Why Modern Life Leaves People Feeling Empty - Mike Glover

    Why does modern life leave so many people feeling empty? In this episode, I speak with Mike Glover, a former Green Beret and CIA contractor. We explore why comfort, instant gratification, and modern convenience may be making people feel more lost, disconnected, and unfulfilled. We talk about purpose, discipline, self-reliance, and why many people don’t change until they’re faced with crisis, regret, or mortality. This episode will challenge the way you think about comfort and what it takes to build a meaningful life. Mike Glover is a former Green Beret and CIA contractor, and founder of Fieldcraft Survival. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:25) Comfort Breeds Complacency (01:24) Outsourced Self-Reliance (03:00) Instant Gratification Trap (04:53) Mortality And Discomfort (06:26) Back To Basics Purpose (07:43) Quitting Alcohol And Self-Love (12:15) Groupthink And Peer Pressure (15:16) Adversity Builds Purpose (17:14) Money Status And Grind Culture (20:37) Midlife Crisis Programming (24:27) Faith, Family And Foundation (28:03) Family Over Identity (30:22) Meaning Without Religion (30:27) Stoicism as Structure (31:52) Why We Need Foundations (33:42) Rebellion and Trauma (34:30) Operators Master Basics (36:34) Social Media and Shortcuts (37:23) The 10,000 Hour Reality (41:26) Failure Builds Growth (43:05) Ten Year Bible Plan (45:30) Instant Gratification Trap (49:01) Marbles and Priorities (53:22) Military Path and Discipline (56:49) Be Present and Final Thoughts Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with Mike: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.a.glover/ Website: https://mikegloveractual.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  8. #272: NFL Hopeful GETS PARALYZED In Car Crash, What He Does Next Is Shocking - Jason Cooper

    15 Apr

    #272: NFL Hopeful GETS PARALYZED In Car Crash, What He Does Next Is Shocking - Jason Cooper

    What would you do if you were told you might never walk again? In this episode, I speak with Jason Cooper, a former high school athlete chasing his dream of playing college football...until a car crash in 2019 left him paralyzed from the neck down. We explore what goes through your mind when everything changes overnight - your identity, your future, and the life you thought you were meant to live. Jason shares the moment he hit rock bottom in a hospital room, the decision that changed everything, and how he began rebuilding his life step by step, mentally and physically. Today, he walks with the help of crutches, trains relentlessly, and is pushing himself to new limits, proving what’s possible when you refuse to accept your limitations. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure if you’re still on the right path, this conversation will change how you see your life. Jason Cooper is an athlete, personal trainer, and speaker who is now pushing to set records as a paraplegic athlete. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Paralyzed Overnight (00:23) Meet Jason Cooper (01:15) The Car Crash Story (03:21) Fear And Growth (05:07) Rehab Mindset Shift (08:18) Doctors Prognosis (09:45) Faith And Training (12:59) Purpose And Fatherhood (16:52) No Losses, Just Lessons (20:35) Greatness Takes Time (21:42) Relentless Work Ethic (24:03) Family Motivation (25:42) Mobility Comeback (26:51) Ignoring the Haters (27:21) Compete With Yourself (28:21) Consistency and Accountability (28:48) Rock Bottom to Faith (30:13) Obsessed With the Craft (32:04) Process Over Popularity (33:19) Mind Over Body (36:05) Athletes and Mental Health (39:36) Time Is Precious (41:29) Disability and Independence (43:37) No Regrets After the Car Crash (45:55) Recovery Progress Update (49:08) Where to Find Jason (49:45) Advice and What Happiness Means (51:28) Final Thanks Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracks Website: http://nickbracks.com Email: contact@nickbracks.com Connect with Jason: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coop.__13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks explores how the most successful people think and the mindset that got them there. Hosted by actor, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate Nick Bracks, the show features deep, unscripted conversations with world-class thinkers, performers, and creators. Nick draws from his experience delivering over 1,000 talks worldwide and working in film, television, and mental health advocacy to uncover what drives human potential. Guests have included Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer, UFC Champion Alex Volkanovski, U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis, author Mark Groves, and many more leaders across business, science, sport, and the arts. Each episode dives into the habits, challenges, and mindset shifts that shape success, purpose, and resilience in everyday life - helping listeners build a healthier, more meaningful approach to growth and performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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