ReMinding Yourself

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ReMinding Yourself is a podcast about rebuilding your life from the inside out through honest reflections on mental health, emotional discipline, and personal clarity. Each episode explores what it means to lose your way, hear your own voice again, and move forward with purpose. remindingyourself.substack.com

  1. I Wasn’t the Victim. I Was Building the Wrong Life

    30 apr

    I Wasn’t the Victim. I Was Building the Wrong Life

    All my life I went from relationship to relationship trying to make something work. That is what I thought I was supposed to do. That is what I was told success looked like. And every time it failed, I looked for someone to blame. Sometimes it was me. Sometimes it was them. But the truth was deeper than that. In this entry, I reflect on something that took me years to understand. I was not just unlucky. I was not just abandoned. I was building something that was never meant for me. And I kept trying to force it to work. This episode is about that realization. It is about recognizing when you are walking in the wrong direction and having the awareness to stop. It is about understanding that pain is not random. It is shaping you. It is teaching you how to climb out of the hole you are in so that one day you can build something stronger with the same tools that once saved you. I talk about what it means to stop seeing yourself as the victim and start seeing yourself as the builder. Even when you are broken. Even when you are alone. Even when it feels like everything collapsed. There is a moment where something clicks. Where you realize that everything you went through had a purpose. Not because it felt good. But because it forced you to become someone who cannot be broken the same way again. If you are in that place right now, where nothing makes sense and the pain feels permanent, this is for you. Be patient. Keep moving. Do not rush the process. There is a version of you on the other side of this that understands everything you are going through right now. And don’t forget to Remind Yourself. If someone should check this out, share it. Thanks for reading Reminding Yourself! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    8 min.
  2. When You Can’t See Your Kids

    6 apr

    When You Can’t See Your Kids

    This is one of the hardest realities a man can face. Here I talk about what it feels like when you are kept away from your children. When communication is blocked. When access is controlled. When you are left trying to understand a situation that makes no sense. The kids do not understand what is happening. They do not know why you are not there. They do not know why they cannot talk to you. And the truth is, they should not have to understand. But they are the ones who carry the confusion. This is not a polished message. This is a journal entry from the middle of it. I talk about: * The emotional weight of being cut off from your kids * How the system often works against fathers * The reality of co-parenting conflict * The uncertainty that comes with not knowing what happens next * Why staying mentally strong is the only option There are moments where you feel like everything is out of your control. Where the situation feels unfair, confusing, and heavy. But you still have to keep going. If you are going through something similar, understand this. You are not alone. And no matter how dark it gets, you cannot allow yourself to spiral into hopelessness. Keep your mind strong. Stay present. Keep moving forward. This too will pass. And don’t forget to Remind Yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    5 min.
  3. Give Your Best, Not Your All

    15 mrt

    Give Your Best, Not Your All

    What happens when you give everything to someone and it still is not enough? In this episode of the Reminding Yourself podcast, I reflect on a difficult realization that came through years of relationships, loss, and personal breakdown. Sometimes the people who claim to love you the most can also become the people who hurt you the most. This is a journal entry about the difference between giving your best and giving your all. Giving your best means offering what you genuinely have to give. Giving your all means draining yourself to satisfy expectations that may never be satisfied. Over time, that kind of sacrifice can leave you empty, exhausted, and eventually destructive. In this conversation I talk about abandonment, the emotional damage that happens when someone leaves during your lowest moments, and how those experiences can reshape the way you see love, responsibility, and loyalty. I also reflect on how pain can turn builders into destroyers when they are pushed past their limits. This episode is not about blaming others. It is about understanding your own patterns, learning from them, and protecting your ability to keep building your life instead of burning it down. If you have ever felt abandoned, drained by relationships, or pushed to the point where you had nothing left to give, this episode is for you. Keep moving forward. Do not stall in the dark. And don’t forget to Remind Yourself. #MensMentalHealth #RelationshipLessons #EmotionalHealingForMen #PersonalGrowthForMen #BurnoutRecovery #SelfRebuilding #MasculineGrowth #LifeLessons #HealingAfterBreakup #MotivationForMen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    20 min.
  4. When Your Identity Falls Apart

    16 feb

    When Your Identity Falls Apart

    One of the hardest experiences a man can face is losing the identity that once gave his life direction. In this episode of ReMinding Yourself, I speak openly about what happened after separation from my children and how that loss forced me to confront something deeper than heartbreak. It forced me to confront identity. For years, being a father was not just something I did. It was who I was. It shaped my mornings, my work ethic, my motivation, and my purpose. When that daily presence was suddenly removed, I froze. I could not think clearly. I could not move forward. It felt like the person I was had disappeared. This episode explores what happens when the role that defines you is taken away. What do you do when your identity collapses? How do you function when the reason you get up in the morning is no longer part of your daily life? I reflect on the painful realization that identity is not accidental. It is chosen. And if you do not choose it consciously, life will choose it for you. You become what you repeatedly attach yourself to. And when that attachment is removed, you must decide who you are again. This is not a story about victimhood. It is a reflection on responsibility. On rebuilding. On understanding that even when something sacred is taken from you, you still have the power to choose who you become next. If you are navigating separation, co parenting conflict, loss of purpose, or a major life shift, this episode will speak directly to you. This is a journal entry. A reminder. A record of how identity can die and be rebuilt. And don’t forget to Remind Yourself. Thanks for reading Reminding Yourself! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    5 min.
  5. When You Get Better, People Get Uncomfortable

    11 jan

    When You Get Better, People Get Uncomfortable

    This episode is a raw message for men who are rebuilding. It speaks to the quiet sacrifices required when you are ready to level up, and how uncomfortable that makes the people around you. You will hear truths about: * Outgrowing family and friends * The limits hidden in relationships * When responsibility becomes self-betrayal * Why your partner might resist your gym routine * How settling down becomes a cage for your potential If you have ever felt torn between the man you are becoming and the life you are currently living, this episode is for you. This is not about hype or surface motivation. It is about self-command. It is about choosing discomfort instead of regret. Power instead of permission. Purpose instead of people-pleasing. And don’t forget to Remind Yourself. Thanks for reading Reminding Yourself! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    11 min.
  6. Shadow Frame Light: Rebuilding Without Vanishing

    10 jan

    Shadow Frame Light: Rebuilding Without Vanishing

    In this episode, I talk about the practice I call Shadow Frame Light. It is a version of ghost mode that does not fully detach from the world, but filters it through discipline and minimal exposure. It is the art of working on yourself in public without participating. Being around others while remaining profoundly alone. I have done the locked-in-a-room transformation. The dark solitude. The monk mode. But now I am learning to evolve in plain sight. Not for applause. Not for validation. Just to stay real. I walk through how distraction often hides inside offers that seem like opportunities. How most networking is noise. How to maintain clarity without disappearing from the map. This is not about isolation. It is about sovereignty. The right to be present without performing. The power to stay focused without being visible. The awareness to remain awake without needing to be online. Key themes include: * Ghost mode vs Shadow Frame Light * The psychology of being near people without engaging * Rebuilding your mind in visible spaces * How fake opportunities kill real focus * Eavesdropping as spiritual research * When solitude strengthens you, and when it begins to damage you Recommended Reading: * Deep Work by Cal Newport * The Art of War by Sun Tzu * The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* by Mark Manson This episode is for anyone outgrowing noise, distractions, and the need to be seen. It is for those learning to sharpen themselves in silence, while still moving among the world. And remember to not forget to Remind Yourself! Thanks for reading Reminding Yourself! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    4 min.
  7. The Discipline Hack That Changed My Life: How I Work Out Without Motivation, Mirrors, or a Scale

    17-12-2025

    The Discipline Hack That Changed My Life: How I Work Out Without Motivation, Mirrors, or a Scale

    In this episode of Reminding Yourself, I share the mindset shift that made discipline sustainable. This is not a motivational speech. It’s a system. I explain how I turned the act of getting to the gym into part of my workout. I break down the way I removed motivation from the equation, why I stopped using mirrors or scales, and how I travel across cities without missing a day. This is about more than fitness. It is about identity. In this episode you will hear: * How to train your body to show up even when your mind resists * Why “just get to the car” is my anti-quitting protocol * The trick to making a packed gym bag your accountability partner * How I replaced self-image with self-direction * Why I track motion, not metrics * How I rebuilt discipline while rebuilding myself This was recorded at 6:30am, right after the gym, while heading to get coffee. No script. No filters. Just the real thought process behind how I stay consistent. If you’ve ever struggled with momentum, identity, or emotional resistance to routine, this episode will give you something deeper to work with. Listen and share 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts 📖 Substack post 📕 My book: Downshifting: I Am Where I Am → https://amzn.to/48lMe2R Thanks for reading Reminding Yourself! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    5 min.
  8. When Discipline Slips: The War Between Distractions and Destiny

    03-08-2025

    When Discipline Slips: The War Between Distractions and Destiny

    In this episode, I talk about one of the most dangerous traps you face while doing deep inner work. Distractions often show up looking like opportunities. That is the trick. After seven months of what I call shadow framing, a focused period of spiritual, mental, and physical work, I started to notice something. The better you become, the more things begin to orbit around you. But not all of those things are for you. Some pull you forward. Others pull you off track. So how do you know the difference? This episode is a real-time reflection on what it feels like to slip. To break your discipline. To take a step that seems harmless but leads somewhere else entirely. I also share what to do when that happens and how to get back in alignment quickly. If you are working on yourself and you’ve slipped lately, this episode is for you. One mistake does not erase your progress. What matters is how fast you return to who you are becoming. Not everything that glows is good for you. Pay attention. Adjust faster. And keep going. Thanks for reading Reminding Yourself Podcast! Share this post to someone who may need it. Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remindingyourself.substack.com

    4 min.
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ReMinding Yourself is a podcast about rebuilding your life from the inside out through honest reflections on mental health, emotional discipline, and personal clarity. Each episode explores what it means to lose your way, hear your own voice again, and move forward with purpose. remindingyourself.substack.com

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    Multivision Network
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    When everything breaks, this is what you listen to.
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    2024 - 2026
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