Becoming Secure with Magsmindset

Maggie Sandnes
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to Becoming Secure with Magsmindset; a podcast about love, attachment, self-worth, and becoming the safest place you've ever known. I'm Maggie, a life coach, speaker, and endlessly curious student of human behavior. Every week, we dive into attachment theory, relationships, boundaries, faith, masculinity and femininity, and the stories that shape who we become. Some episodes are vulnerable reflections from my own life. Others are conversations with inspiring guests who've experienced heartbreak, healing, grief, growth, and everything in between. My hope is that when you leave an episode, you understand yourself a little better, love yourself a little deeper, and feel hopeful about what's possible for your life and relationships. Because security isn't something you're born with. It's something you become. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    How to Escape Survival Mode and Start Living Again With Paul Padgett

    What if the thing that feels like the end of your life is actually asking you to begin again? In this episode of Becoming Secure with Magsmindset, I'm joined by Paul—a disaster relief contractor, search and rescue pilot and diver, transformational specialist, author, and someone who has spent decades helping people rebuild after unimaginable loss. Paul started his first disaster relief company at just 18 years old. Since then, he's responded to fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and tsunamis, sometimes arriving within hours of families losing virtually everything they owned. His message to them was simple: "I need you to dream again." And that's really what this conversation became about. In this conversation, we explore: ✨ How to recognize when you're living in survival mode ✨ What decades of disaster relief taught Paul about human resilience ✨ Why some of our greatest disasters can become our greatest rebirths ✨ Learning to dream again after losing everything ✨ Breaking subconscious patterns and moving beyond autopilot ✨ Why transformation requires action—not just awareness ✨ Paul's four-step process: reveal, rebuild, execute and reinforce ✨ Learning to measure growth through evidence rather than emotion ✨ Self-love after a lifetime of serving everyone else ✨ Faith, surrender and giving tomorrow to God ✨ The relationship between our thoughts, emotions and behaviors ✨ Creating intentional morning routines ✨ Why right now is ultimately all we have One of my favorite reminders from Paul: Yesterday is a canceled check. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Right now is all we've got. You weren't created merely to survive. Maybe it's time to dream again. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH PAUL Blueprints to Success: https://blueprintstosuccess.com Children's books & education: https://squirrelsville.com 🌸 CONNECT WITH MAGSMINDSET Website & Life Coaching: https://magsmindset.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/magsmindset If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to Becoming Secure with Magsmindset and share this episode with someone who might need permission to dream again. #Magsmindset #SurvivalMode #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Mindset #Transformation #Resilience #Faith #StartingOver #Healing #IntentionalLiving Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 28

    I Finally Know Who I Am - 30th Birthday Special

    I’m turning 30 💛 Instead of mourning my twenties, I find myself looking back at them with an overwhelming amount of gratitude. My twenties broke my heart, challenged me, moved me across countries, introduced me to people who changed me, deepened my faith, and forced me to question so many of the patterns I once thought were simply *who I was*. They taught me about anxious attachment, confidence, heartbreak, self-worth, relationships, God, purpose — and ultimately, what it means to become secure. And then, of course, we're dreaming about what's next. ✨ My twenties were about becoming. My thirties are about being. 💛 Happy birthday to me. 🥂 Stay curious and get to know yourself better. — Maggie #BecomingSecure #MagsMindset #Turning30 #30thBirthday #SelfGrowth #AttachmentTheory #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #BecomingSecurelyAttached #Faith #Confidence #LifeLessons Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 21

    Why Modern Relationships Are Breaking (And How to Fix Them) | Kiana & Andrew

    Why is it so hard to find and keep love today? We're trying to recreate marriages based on old rules in a completely new world — and it's not working. Kiana and Andrew have been married for 13 years and work together as a therapist and coach duo at Soul Journey Project. In this conversation, we unpack why people struggle to commit, how social media has warped our expectations of relationships, what men and women actually need from each other, and why avoiding hard conversations slowly destroys the connection. We also talk about the vulnerability paradox — why romantic relationships consume us more than anything else — and why "choosing your hard" now might save you from a lifetime of pain later. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this episode will change how you think about love, communication, and what it really takes to make a relationship last. Find Kiana & Andrew at souljourneyproject.com and on Instagram & Facebook @SoulJourneyProject. Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Aug 15

    How To Break Generational Patterns and Expectations with Donald Williams

    What do poverty, addiction, education, faith, and 50-year marriages have in common? Generational patterns. Some are meant to be broken, and some are worth carrying forward. Today's guest, Donald Williams, has experienced both, and his story is a beautiful reminder that where you come from can shape you without having to define you. Don't let where you're born dictate what you're going to be. Learn more about Donald Williams and his book Born of Nothing: https://iamdonaldwilliams.com #Magsmindset #PersonalGrowth #GenerationalTrauma #BreakingGenerationalCycles #SelfAwareness #Family #Relationships #AddictionRecovery Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 7

    Breaking the Avoidant-Anxious Cycle with Kameran Alareqi

    Why do anxious and avoidant partners so often find each other, and why is it so hard to let go? In this episode, I'm joined by relationship coach Kameran from Married & Connected to explore the attachment patterns that shape our relationships. Together we discuss how childhood experiences influence the way we connect, why anxious and avoidant attachment styles create such powerful chemistry, and what it really takes to become secure. Along the way, I also share my own journey of healing from an anxious-avoidant relationship and the lessons that ultimately led me to healthier love. In this conversation, we cover: • The difference between dismissive avoidants and narcissists • How childhood shapes adult relationships • Why we repeat unhealthy patterns • The anxious-avoidant cycle explained • Learning to communicate instead of criticize • Becoming emotionally secure without losing yourself • Why healthy relationships are built on curiosity, repair, and friendship If you've ever found yourself stuck in a push-pull relationship, questioning your worth, or wondering why love feels harder than it should, I hope this conversation reminds you that healing is possible. Because becoming secure isn't about becoming perfect. It's about learning to love yourself well enough to build healthier relationships. Learn more about Kameran IG: www.instagram.com/married.and.connected YouTube: www.youtube.com/@marriedandconnected Join my Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/married-connected-4920/about Buy my book- Connected To Me: The Blueprint: https://a.co/d/0a3d2hPx My podcast: Married and Connected found anywhere you get your favorite podcasts Substack: https://substack.com/@marriedandconnected Website: www.recognizingpotential.com Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 31

    Why High-Achieving Women Still Feel Stuck with Amy Kemp

    What if the next level of your life doesn't require more work, but a different way of thinking? This week I'm joined by Amy Kemp, Habit Finder Coach and author of I See You. Together we explore the subconscious habits of thought that shape our lives, why so many women have learned to make themselves smaller, and how growth often requires letting go of people, places, and identities that no longer fit. We also talk about: • Why you can't outwork your thought habits • Feeling "too much" and learning to embrace it • The grief that comes with personal growth • Community, healing, and the importance of being truly seen • Why awareness creates agency—and agency creates freedom If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, self-doubt, fear of change, or the feeling that you're meant for more, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Amy: 🌐 https://amykemp.com Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 25

    "I Lost My Son to Addiction, What I Wish People Knew" with Katie Rizzo

    Before you allow yourself to judge and assume how Nicholas was raised, take a moment to consider that maybe, just maybe, this is more common than you think (especially in America), and can indeed happen to your perfect child. Every mother's worst nightmare is losing a child, but for Katie Rizzo, that loss came wrapped in the added weight of shame, stigma, and a healthcare system that failed her son. In this deeply personal conversation, Katie shares the story of her son Nicholas, his years-long struggle with opioid dependence, and the devastating day she lost him to an overdose. We talk about the guilt so many parents carry, why addiction is so often misunderstood as a moral failing rather than a disease, and how a healthcare system built around profit can leave patients — and their families — with nowhere safe to turn. Katie also opens up about grief, what's helped her keep going, and why she's chosen to speak so openly about Nicholas's life and death. This is a raw, honest conversation about loss, healing, and the importance of talking about what we're often taught to hide. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses death and addiction. Katie's book, "The Trimester of Grief," is available for pre-order now, releasing October 6th. If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. You're not alone. Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jul 17

    Leaving Mormonism: Audra Phelps on Faith, Identity, and Reclaiming Her Life

    Have you ever considered leaving a highly controlled environment? Have you ever felt your freedom being completely controlled by someone else's beliefs? In this episode of Becoming Secure with Magsmindset, I sit down with Audra Phelps to talk about growing up in a strict Mormon household, the high-control dynamics of the faith, and her journey to leaving the church and rebuilding her identity. We dig into grief, parenting after deconstruction, and what it means to reconnect with a more personal spirituality. If you or someone you know is questioning a high-control religion or looking for support after leaving one, Audra's insights on reclaiming your own values and healing your relationship with yourself are not to be missed. Chapters: 0:57 Growing Up Mormon 3:32 Questioning and Doubt 9:42 Moving Overseas and New Perspectives 15:48 Leaving the Church 23:36 Rebuilding Family Values 33:53 Relationship with God Today 40:19 Advice for Others Connect with Audra: mamaaudra.com - Audra is offering a 50% discount on one-on-one coaching. Book a free consult with her to see if you are a fit (mention PODCAST on our call for the discount). #Mormon #Deconstruction #Faith #Podcast #Parenting #Spirituality Wanna watch the episode? Check out my Youtube Channel:3 Thank you for liking and subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Becoming Secure with Magsmindset; a podcast about love, attachment, self-worth, and becoming the safest place you've ever known. I'm Maggie, a life coach, speaker, and endlessly curious student of human behavior. Every week, we dive into attachment theory, relationships, boundaries, faith, masculinity and femininity, and the stories that shape who we become. Some episodes are vulnerable reflections from my own life. Others are conversations with inspiring guests who've experienced heartbreak, healing, grief, growth, and everything in between. My hope is that when you leave an episode, you understand yourself a little better, love yourself a little deeper, and feel hopeful about what's possible for your life and relationships. Because security isn't something you're born with. It's something you become. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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