Coaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal Growth

Michael Rearden - Mindset Coach | Reven Concepts
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Coaching In Session is the mindset and personal development podcast for ambitious professionals, purpose-driven leaders, and anyone ready to break free from limitations. Hosted by Master Life Coach Michael Rearden, Founder of Reven Concepts, this podcast gives you the tools to think sharper, live bolder, and lead your life with intention. Each episode dives into real coaching strategies, practical mindset shifts, and powerful techniques that help you grow in your career, relationships, and personal life. You’ll hear from top coaches, doctors, educators, and thought leaders—plus weekly solo episodes that get straight to the heart of what’s holding you back. Expect real talk, raw insight, and breakthrough moments that help you trade fear for confidence, excuses for action, and doubt for unstoppable belief. New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—because your mindset work doesn’t stop. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s your mindset upgrade.  Tune in and start your transformation today.

  1. 1d ago

    Performance Anxiety, Public Speaking Confidence, and Mindfulness with Dr. David Lee Fish | Coaching In Session EP.809

    Performance anxiety can make capable people question themselves the moment they have to speak, perform, or compete under pressure. But what if nervousness isn't something you need to eliminate? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Dr. David Lee Fish to explore performance anxiety, speech fright, stage fright, mindfulness, and what happens in the body when anxiety takes over. Dr. Fish explains why nervousness is a natural human response and how changing your relationship with anxious thoughts can create a more workable experience. The conversation also introduces the READ Method, a practical framework built around engagement, acceptance, and detachment to help people stay focused on their core values and the task in front of them. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE What performance anxiety actually is and where it comes fromWhy the body's threat response can create nervousnessHow adrenaline can affect performanceWhy there is nothing wrong with you for getting nervousHow mindfulness can help manage anxietyWhy detaching from anxious thoughts is importantThe difference between accepting nervousness and avoiding itHow the READ Method can help in high-pressure situationsWhy focusing on the task can improve performanceHow to approach public speaking and performance as a beginnerWhy performance anxiety can be managed rather than simply trying to eliminate it KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Anxiety is a natural human response to perceived threat. ✅ Nervousness does not mean something is wrong with you. ✅ The body's internal protection system is designed to help us respond to perceived danger. ✅ Anxiety can become an opportunity to change how you approach pressure. ✅ Mindfulness can help create distance from anxious thoughts and feelings. ✅ Acceptance can make nervousness more workable rather than turning it into another problem. ✅ Performance anxiety is common and can be managed. ✅ The READ Method provides a structured approach for working with anxiety during performance. ✅ Staying engaged with the task and your core values can help redirect attention away from anxiety. ✅ Starting as a beginner is a necessary part of personal growth and development. DAVID LEE FISH'S GUEST LINKS 🌐 Website – https://riseupeight.com/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidleefish 🌐 Rise Up 8 – Speak with Confidence - https://riseupeight.com/ (Visit Rise Up 8 for the free introductory lesson of Speak with Confidence, Dr. Fish's online course focused on overcoming speech fright and experiencing his approach firsthand.) EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Coaching In Session, download the episode, and share it with someone who struggles with public speaking, performance anxiety, or nerves under pressure. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

  2. 3d ago

    Self-Awareness Without Action Keeps You Stuck | Coaching In Session EP.808

    Self-awareness is powerful, but awareness alone will not change your life. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how self-awareness can sometimes become another form of avoidance when you know what needs to be done but continue putting off the action required to create real change. There is a major difference between understanding what you need to do and actually doing it. Michael breaks down the connection between self-awareness, procrastination, habits, comfort, distraction, and deliberate action and why some people genuinely want change while others only want it when it is convenient. Personal growth requires more than being aware of your patterns. It requires stepping outside of what is familiar, developing new habits, doing uncomfortable work, and taking consistent action toward the life you say you want. What You'll Learn in This Episode – How self-awareness can become a form of avoidance – Why knowing what to do doesn't mean you will actually do it – The difference between wanting something and wanting it enough – How awareness without action leads to procrastination – How habits can reinforce avoidance patterns – Why staying busy doesn't always mean making progress – How comfort can prevent personal growth – Why deliberate action is necessary for transformation – How to recognize the gap between intention and action – Why seeking guidance can help you finally move forward Key Takeaways ✅ Self-awareness is a starting point, not the solution. ✅ Knowing what needs to change means little without action. ✅ Awareness can sometimes become an excuse to delay doing the work. ✅ Procrastination can become a deeply established habit. ✅ Being busy does not necessarily mean you are making progress. ✅ Real growth requires doing things differently—not simply understanding them. ✅ Comfort can keep you repeating the same patterns. ✅ You have to want your goals enough to take deliberate action. ✅ Change requires consistent effort even when the process is uncomfortable. ✅ Asking for help can be an important step toward breaking patterns of avoidance. Read the Full Blog - https://www.revenconcepts.com/self-awareness-as-avoidance/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If you're ready to stop knowing and start doing, follow Coaching In Session and listen to or download this episode so you can revisit these lessons whenever you need them.  Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

  3. 6d ago

    Mindset Transformation, Rewiring Beliefs, and Personal Growth with Lina Viner | Coaching In Session EP.807

    Mindset transformation starts with understanding the beliefs shaping your identity, habits, and decisions. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with transformational guide Lina Viner to explore subconscious beliefs, identity, health, and personal growth. Lina shares her journey from building a successful fashion business to creating the Rewire Method and helping people transform the patterns that influence their lives. They discuss why self-awareness is the starting point for change, how subconscious beliefs can shape behavior, and why lasting transformation requires more than surface-level personal development. The conversation also explores health and wellness, habit change, fear, identity, and the courage to embrace a different future. If you're ready to question the beliefs holding you back, strengthen your mindset, and create meaningful change, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on personal transformation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE  How subconscious beliefs can influence identity and behavior  Why self-awareness is the starting point for transformation  The connection between mindset, health, and habits  What the Rewire Method is designed to address  Why people often wait for a crisis before changing  How fear can prevent meaningful personal growth  Why changing identity can change expectations and behavior  The importance of curiosity during self-discovery  Why sustainable health changes require long-term habits  How to recognize your potential for personal transformation  KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Transformation begins with self-awareness and curiosity. ✅ Subconscious beliefs can influence our identity and behaviors. ✅ Rewiring negative beliefs can create opportunities for personal growth. ✅ Fear of change can keep people stuck in familiar patterns. ✅ Health transformation involves both mindset and physical habits. ✅ Sustainable change requires more than temporary motivation. ✅ Support and guidance can strengthen the transformation process. ✅ Our beliefs influence what we expect from ourselves and our lives. ✅ Personal transformation is unique to each individual. ✅ You can intentionally work toward becoming the person you want to be. LINA VINER'S GUEST LINKS & RESOURCES 🌐 Website – https://linaviner.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/linaviner/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/linaviner/ 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED - https://linaviner.com/ (Visit Lina's website to learn more about her work, The Rewire Method, and her approach to mindset, health, wellness, and personal transformation.) EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If this conversation gave you a new perspective on mindset, identity, or personal transformation, subscribe to Coaching In Session and download EP.807 to revisit the insights and continue your growth journey. Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

  4. Sep 23

    Healing From Trauma, Toxic Relationships, and Negative Self-Talk with Shannon Petrovich | Coaching In Session EP.806

    Healing from trauma isn't a straight line and toxic relationships, negative self-talk, and old relationship patterns can make the journey even harder. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with therapist, author, and coach Shannon Petrovich to explore what genuine healing can look like after trauma and unhealthy relationships. They discuss why healing takes active engagement, how childhood relationships can influence us later in life, and why recognizing toxic patterns is an important step toward change. Shannon also explains the relationship we have with our own inner voice, the impact of negative self-talk, the importance of self-compassion, and why healthy relationships require self-awareness, boundaries, and personal responsibility. If you're working through trauma, navigating a toxic relationship, or trying to build healthier patterns, this conversation offers practical perspective on awareness, healing, and reconnecting with yourself. What You’ll Learn in This Episode  Why healing from trauma is not a linear process  How toxic relationships can affect us long after they end  The connection between childhood relationships and adult patterns  Why self-care requires more than temporary comfort  How negative self-talk can influence personal growth  The importance of recognizing relationship red flags  Why boundaries matter in unhealthy relationships  The role of self-contentment in healthy relationships  How awareness can create opportunities for change  Why self-compassion is essential to the healing journey  Key Takeaways ✅ Healing cannot be placed on a specific timeline. ✅ Understanding trauma can help us recognize patterns in the present. ✅ Self-care involves actively rebuilding yourself, not simply pampering yourself. ✅ Toxic relationships can create lasting emotional patterns. ✅ Negative self-talk can reinforce unhealthy behaviors and beliefs. ✅ Awareness is the first step toward changing destructive habits. ✅ Recognizing red flags can help people make healthier relationship choices. ✅ Boundaries are essential when dealing with toxic relationship patterns. ✅ Self-contentment can strengthen healthier relationships. ✅ Compassion toward yourself is an important part of personal growth. SHANNON PETROVICH'S GUEST LINKS & RESOURCES 🌐 Website – https://www.therapisttalks.com/ 🐦 X – https://twitter.com/ShannonPetrovi4 ▶️ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TherapistTalks 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/therapisttalks/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-petrovich-lcsw-lisac-bcd-658a317b/ 📚 Shannon Petrovich (Therapist Talks) - https://www.therapisttalks.com/ (Visit Shannon's website for additional support, information about her coaching/masterclass on healing from narcissistic and other toxic relationships, her book, blog, videos, and newsletter.) 📖 Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR Shannon's book, Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR: Journaling to Help You Heal from Toxic Relationships, provides a journaling-based resource related to healing from toxic relationship patterns. EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If this conversation gave you a new perspective on healing, relationships, or your own patterns, subscribe to Coaching In Session and download the episode to revisit the insights that resonate with you. New episodes help you strengthen your mindset and create meaningful personal growth.  Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

  5. Sep 21

    How to Stop Avoiding Yourself and Grow Through Self-Confrontation | Coaching In Session EP.805

    Self-confrontation is one of the hardest parts of personal growth because real transformation requires us to look at the parts of ourselves we would rather avoid. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores self-awareness, accountability, fear, recurring patterns, and what it takes to stop avoiding yourself and start creating meaningful change. Growth requires more than knowing what needs to change. You have to be willing to reflect on your experiences, recognize patterns, confront insecurities, practice new standards, and take action even when the process feels uncomfortable. Michael also discusses mentorship, continuous learning, consistency, and thinking about the person you are becoming. What You'll Learn in This Episode – Why self-confrontation is essential for personal growth – How avoiding yourself can make life harder – How reflection can help you understand your journey – How to identify recurring patterns that keep you stuck – Why accountability is necessary for lasting change – How to confront fears and insecurities – Why new standards have to be practiced, not just understood – How mentorship can support personal transformation – Why consistency matters when changing your life – How to embrace discomfort as part of your growth journey Key Takeaways ✅ You cannot transform what you refuse to confront. ✅ Self-awareness begins with being honest about your patterns. ✅ Reflection can reveal lessons that are easy to miss while moving through life. ✅ Accountability gives you the power to change what is within your control. ✅ Transformation requires action, not just awareness. ✅ Your fears and insecurities can become opportunities for growth when you confront them. ✅ New standards must be practiced consistently before they become part of who you are. ✅ Mentorship can help you see what you may not be able to see on your own. ✅ Growth may be uncomfortable, but avoiding growth has its own cost. ✅ Your future self is shaped by the decisions you make today. Read the Full Blog - www.Revenconcepts.com/confronting-the-parts-of-yourself-you-avoid/ Explore More With Michael Rearden 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If you're ready to keep growing, follow Coaching In Session and listen to or download this episode so you can come back to these lessons whenever you need them.  Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

  6. Sep 18

    Personal Growth, Purpose, and Making a Difference with Morgan DeNicola | Coaching In Session EP.804

    Personal growth can begin when you choose to make a difference in someone else's life. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Morgan DeNicola to explore personal growth, purpose, helping others, cultural understanding, and meaningful impact. Morgan shares lessons from her work in humanitarian programs and cultural diplomacy, discussing the importance of listening, observing, understanding different perspectives, and building genuine connections. They also explore adaptability, fear, failure, passion, and the fulfillment that comes from living to uplift others. Sometimes, meaningful change starts with helping one person. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  How helping one person can create meaningful change  Why cultural understanding matters when helping others  The importance of listening and observing  How adaptability supports personal growth  Why fear and failure are part of growth  How purpose can influence the way you live  Why genuine connections matter  How helping others can create greater fulfillment  KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Personal growth can happen through helping and uplifting others. ✅ Meaningful change doesn't always require a massive starting point. ✅ Cultural sensitivity creates stronger connections. ✅ Listening and observing are essential to understanding others. ✅ Growth requires adapting to change. ✅ Fear and failure can be part of pursuing meaningful goals. ✅ Changing passions can lead to new ways of serving others. ✅ Living to uplift others can create greater fulfillment. MORGAN DeNICOLA'S LINKS & RESOURCES 🌐 Website – https://www.morgandenicola.com/ 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/morgan.denicola/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/morgan.slikerdenicola/ 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-denicola-1a416696 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@morganslikerdenicola?lang=en 📚 Connect With Morgan DeNicola - https://www.morgandenicola.com/ (Visit Morgan's website to learn more about her work and discover ways to connect with her around outreach, cultural understanding, and making a difference.)  EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN 🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ 🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe to Coaching In Session and download the episode for more conversations about mindset, personal growth, purpose, and meaningful transformation.  Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

  7. Sep 16

    Parenting Styles: How to Raise Independent, Resilient Children | Coaching In Session EP.803

    Parenting styles can shape how children see themselves, handle challenges, build confidence, and navigate the real world. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores what effective parenting really looks like and why there is no single perfect way to raise a child. Parenting is not about having all the answers. It is about understanding your child, building trust, setting boundaries, allowing them to experience life, and knowing when to protect them and when to let them learn through their own mistakes. Michael also discusses discipline, independence, storytelling, family wisdom, teenage years, digital boundaries, and preparing children for challenges they will eventually face on their own. What You'll Learn in This Episode Different parenting styles and why there is no one-size-fits-all approachHow to understand the unique needs of your childWhy children need freedom to experience life and learn from mistakesHow storytelling can pass wisdom from one generation to anotherWhy preparing children for the real world mattersThe difference between protection and overprotectivenessHow parents can build trust through honesty and communicationWhy parents should be willing to admit when they are wrongHow family guidance and traditions can strengthen parentingWhy raising independent children requires balance Key Takeaways ✅ There is no single right way to parent every child. ✅ Every child has unique needs that parents must learn to understand. ✅ Children need opportunities to make mistakes and learn from experience. ✅ Parents can strengthen relationships by admitting mistakes and apologizing. ✅ Storytelling can preserve wisdom, values, and important life lessons. ✅ Preparing children for real-world challenges builds resilience and independence. ✅ Overprotecting children can prevent them from developing confidence and problem-solving skills. ✅ Strong parent-child relationships are built through trust, communication, and consistency. ✅ Parents should never be afraid to seek guidance when they need help. ✅ Good parenting requires learning, adapting, and growing alongside your children. Explore More With Michael Website – https://revenconcepts.com/ Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ Work with Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If this episode helped you think differently about parenting, follow Coaching In Session, listen to more episodes, and download this episode to revisit the lessons that matter most.  Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

  8. Sep 14

    Self-Deception: How the Stories You Tell Yourself Keep You Stuck | Coaching In Session EP.802

    Self-deception can keep you stuck in life without you even realizing it. In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores self-deception, limiting beliefs, and the stories we tell ourselves that can prevent personal growth, meaningful change, and the life we actually want to create. Michael explains why awareness alone isn't enough and why confronting hard truths is necessary to overcome self-deception and break patterns that keep us comfortable but stagnant. You'll learn how the narratives you repeat can influence your mindset, decisions, relationships, confidence, and future, and why taking action is necessary to turn self-awareness into real personal development. Michael also explores how comfort and denial can gradually become barriers to growth and why becoming honest with yourself is one of the most important mindset shifts you can make. If you've ever felt stuck, repeated the same patterns, made excuses, or wondered why you aren't progressing despite knowing what needs to change, this episode will challenge you to examine the story you're telling yourself. You are not powerless over your story, you can confront the truth, change your thinking, take action, and begin creating a different future. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  What self-deception is and how it keeps you stuck  How the stories you tell yourself affect your life  Why awareness alone isn't enough to create change  How comfort can become a barrier to personal growth  Why confronting hard truths is necessary for growth  How limiting beliefs influence your decisions  How to recognize deceptive narratives  Why taking action matters more than awareness alone  How self-awareness can lead to meaningful change  How to rewrite the story you're telling yourself  KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ Self-deception can keep you trapped in patterns that prevent growth. ✅ The stories we tell ourselves can become false narratives. ✅ Awareness is only the beginning; action creates change. ✅ Comfort can slowly turn into stagnation. ✅ Confronting hard truths requires honesty and courage. ✅ Limiting beliefs can influence how we see our potential. ✅ Letting go of old narratives can create freedom. ✅ You are responsible for the actions you take in your life. ✅ Self-awareness becomes powerful when it leads to action. ✅ You have the ability to rewrite your story and create meaningful change. RESOURCES 📖 Read the Full Blog - https://www.revenconcepts.com/self-deception-keeps-you-stuck/ EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDEN Website - https://revenconcepts.com/ Podcast - https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/ WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN - https://www.revenconcepts.com/ If this episode gave you a new perspective on self-deception and personal growth, follow and download Coaching In Session so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with someone who needs to challenge their own limiting beliefs  Send us a Message Support the show Website: www.Revenconcepts.com Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

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Coaching In Session is the mindset and personal development podcast for ambitious professionals, purpose-driven leaders, and anyone ready to break free from limitations. Hosted by Master Life Coach Michael Rearden, Founder of Reven Concepts, this podcast gives you the tools to think sharper, live bolder, and lead your life with intention. Each episode dives into real coaching strategies, practical mindset shifts, and powerful techniques that help you grow in your career, relationships, and personal life. You’ll hear from top coaches, doctors, educators, and thought leaders—plus weekly solo episodes that get straight to the heart of what’s holding you back. Expect real talk, raw insight, and breakthrough moments that help you trade fear for confidence, excuses for action, and doubt for unstoppable belief. New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—because your mindset work doesn’t stop. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s your mindset upgrade.  Tune in and start your transformation today.

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