Mindset Connection

Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O'Connell

Our mission is to provide a place to explore the journey through change and learn from everyday people doing extraordinary things in the mental health and wellness space. In every episode, we will introduce you to incredible changemakers who are making a difference-one step at a time. Join us and learn about how these amazing people may help you take one small step towards creating a stronger and more resilient version of yourself.

  1. 2D AGO

    Mindset Connection Episode 37: Jamie Giovinazzo

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! Thank you for your continued support for our work. We are grateful for every guest that gives us the gift of their time. For our 37th episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Jamie Giovinazzo, Founder and President of Eat Clean Bro-one of the pioneer companies of the meal prep industry. Jamie talked to us about pivoting his life from a career in the military to cooking for friends and family, and finally making the jump to start a business for himself. Jamie stressed the importance of doing hard work, being consistent, and refusing to quit-even when it feels like the world is against you. While Eat Clean Bro is a huge success today, Jamie was very clear about the stressors that come with running a business. Jamie has a strong self-care routine, and sees the power in how food impacts your physical and mental well-being. He puts in the work outside of the business to be a solid husband and father. Jamie also stressed the importance of being of service, and is involved in several events and partnerships that benefit those in need. Jamie’s golden rule is to treat others the way you want to be treated, and he was definitely speaking our language! We hope you find his humor, humility, and passion to be as incredible as we did.  The Changemaker for Promoting Healthy Eating-One Meal at a Time-Jamie Giovinazzo Contact Information for Jamie Giovinazzo Website: eatcleanbro.com Instagram: @eatcleanbro Podcast: The Bro Show _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    43 min
  2. MAR 18

    Mindset Connection Episode 36: Sandra Silverman

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! Thank you for tuning in for our 36th episode. Today, we got to sit in with Sandra Silverman-best selling author, podcast host, model, lifestyle influencer, and lover of all things beauty and wellness related. Sandy was able to schedule us into her full schedule and joined us virtually from Mexico. Sandy was open, honest and genuine about how she has transformed her body inside and out. She told us about getting her first cosmetic procedure when she was in her late 20’s because her husband told her she was getting “soft.” Sandy reported that she has tried everything from Botox to fillers to injections and surgeries-and nothing made her feel truly happy or beautiful until she started working from the inside out. Sandy told us within the first few minutes that you need to love yourself first in order to heal, and that takes action. In addition to cosmetic work, Sandy has also immersed herself in therapy, holistic nutrition, personal training, and body work targeting the reduction of inflammation. She also left her marriage after years of feeling like she was in fight or flight  day after day. Her first book showcases all of the procedures she has gotten as well excerpts from all of the wellness professionals she has worked with. She couldn’t say it enough-Do your research before making any change and start slowly. Sandy continues to heal herself and promote looking and feeling fabulous by hosting her podcast, The Party’s Over. Each episode features a segment for health and wellness, one for relationships, and another for open questions. Her next book, From B******t to Heartbreak will be released in September 2026. The Changemaker for Working on Reversing the Clock-Inside and Out-Sandra Silverman Contact Information for Sandra Silverman Website: sandralenasilverman.com Instagram: @sandralenasilverman Podcast: The Party’s Over _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    39 min
  3. MAR 4

    Mindset Connection Episode 35: Alison Soltis

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! Thank you for tuning in for our 35th episode! Today, we welcomed Alison Soltis-Certified Life Coach and Positive Intelligence Mental Fitness Coach. Alison is the founder for ABC Growth and Purpose and followed her curious mind into a new industry after being in public education for 20 years.  A lifelong runner, Alison realized that she also needed fitness for the mind in order to deal with the stressors of life. Alison talked about ways to quiet the party crashers, or “inner saboteurs” that we all have. She also explained how she uses the ABC’s-Align, Build, and Create to guide her clients to achieve their goals and become grounded, calm and resilient. Alison brought warmth and wisdom to this episode and we hope you feel it as much as we did. The Changemaker for Mental Fitness-Alison Soltis Contact Information for Alison Soltis Website: abcgrowthpurpose.com Instagram: @abcgrowthpurpose FaceBook: @allisonsoltis _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    45 min
  4. FEB 18

    Mindset Connection Episode 34: Emily Fumosa

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast, welcome to a New Year. We are ringing in 2026 with our 34th episode and an amazing conversation with Emily Fumosa from Aya Sacred Ink. We are back seeing guests in person, and ours did not disappoint! Emily runs a private wellness studio that infuses ceremonial body art, reiki, meditation, oracle work and fine line artistry. Emily shared her calling to this work, which started when her father passed unexpectedly. Emily had always been an artist and was in art school, but was swayed towards Allied Health and Anatomy at the fear of becoming a “Starving Artist.” After her father’s passing, she started connecting the “dots” she was finding that led her to infuse both industries. Emily talked with us about the importance of taking time to be present with her clients. She focuses heavily on creating a safe space where this sacred and intentional work of creating body art can be born. Emily is an old soul who sees failure as a way to step out of the circle, and fear as a push to get out of the comfort zone. We can’t wait to see what she does next, including her idea of creating bath and body products that came about after taking one of her energy cleansing showers! The Changemaker for Creating Intentional Sacred Body Art-Emily Fumosa Contact Information for Emily Fumosa Website: ayasacredink.com Instagram: @ayasacredink _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    44 min
  5. FEB 4

    Mindset Connection Episode 33: Dr. Srini Pillay

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast!  Thank you for tuning in for our 33rd episode, and for this one, we went all out. We are back seeing guests in person, and ours did not disappoint! We were honored to spend time with Dr. Srini Pillay, co-founder of Reulay-an AI-driven digital therapeutics company that enhances well-being and healthspan by shifting your mindset. Dr. Pillay is also a Harvard trained psychiatrist, a brain researcher, author, master executive coach, and  world renowned keynote speaker and lecturer. He is also passionate about enjoying life, leading with love, having a good sense of humor, and a killer outfit! Dr. Pillay brought incredible energy to our set. He explained that he accepted our invitation on intuition and felt today was a “dot” that would connect him to another meaningful moment in life. Describing himself as “somewhere between a martini and a meditation,” Dr. Pilly talked to us about the importance of both focusing and unfocusing on tasks, and how becoming the best version of ourselves requires us to find our Center of Gravity. He talked to us about staging in the present moment and not being swayed by what other people are doing.  Dr. Pillay is currently working on multiple projects, including one that is focused on turning the Bronx into a Blue Zone. In addition to all of his academic accomplishments, we learned that Dr. Pillay is a concert trained pianist, spontaneously wrote a musical, hates social media, and struggles like the rest of us to get in his daily step count. He is someone who tirelessly works to help improve the lifespan of others, and works with some of the most prominent and famous people in the industry of health and wellness. However, Dr. Pillay made a point to show us that he is just a person, and does not see himself as someone with titles after his name. We wish we had more time to spend with this unique and highly skilled individual, and you will, too. Good thing he is on almost every platform out there, so you can get your dose of brain science and fashion tips. What an episode! The Changemaker for Allowing the Brain to Focus and Unfocus - Dr. Srini Pallay Contact Information for Dr. Srini Pillay Website: drsrinipillay.com Instagram: @drsrinipillay Facebook: SriniPillay, M.D. Linked In: Srini Pillay, MD Twitter: @drsrinipillay  _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    45 min
  6. JAN 21

    Mindset Connection Episode 32: Linda Pevac

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast!  Thank you for tuning in for our 32nd episode, and our second with a virtual guest. Today, we welcomed writer and adoptee advocate, Linda Pevac-also known as Emma Stevens, who graciously tuned in from Tulsa, Oklahoma. We connected with Linda a few years ago, after hearing about her story and her work on another podcast. We have been waiting ever since to have her on our show! Linda is the writer of a trilogy of books that  detail her life as an adopted child. Linda was adopted into an authoritative and rigid household, and was not given the help she needed to heal from the never discussed trauma of being separated from her birth mother. Later in life, she endured the pain of being misled and manipulated by a mental health professional who she trusted with her recovery. Linda finally found the right provider and started writing under the name of Emma Stevens, in order to allow herself to fully tell her story and begin her healing journey. Today, Linda remains an advocate and a resource for adoptees and families of adopted children. We were inspired by her story and we hope you will be as well.  The Changemaker for Helping Adoptees and Families of Adopted Children to Heal - Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens Contact Information for Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens Website: emmastevenswriter.com Instagram: @emmastevenswriter _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    49 min
  7. JAN 7

    Mindset Connection Episode 31: Dr. Peter Amato

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast!  Thank you for tuning in for our 31st episode, and our first time recording with a guest virtually! Today, we had the privilege of getting to talk with Dr. Peter Amato and his colleague Jacqueline from Inner Harmony Wellness Center. Even though Dr. Amato told us that humility was one of his biggest strengths, it is important to note that he has had amazing experiences and achieved great insight.  In addition to running Inner Harmony Wellness Center, and the incredible Harmony Mountain Retreat Center, Dr. Amato is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, yoga instructor, Reiki Master, Primordial Sound Healer, Zen Master and Lay monk. He is the author of several books, and has written multiple healing programs which he incorporates into his wellness practice with patients. Dr. Amato is a world-renowned leader in the space of addiction recovery. He has traveled the world and has worked with masters in the industry, including Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil, Jon Kabat Zin Tich Nhat Hahn, and the Dalai Lama. Dr. Amato talked to us about his extensive work and research in schools where he has worked for many years to give children a greater sense of peace and a daily dose of “Inner Harmony.” We hope that you will try the relaxation technique he shared with us during the show, and give yourself a chance to experience what Dr. Amato calls, “Waking up.”  The Changemaker for Channeling Peace and Inner Harmony - Dr. Peter Amato Contact Information for Dr. Peter Amato Websites: harmonymountaininstitute.com/ innerharmonywellness.com peteramato.com Instagram: @innerharmonywellnessnepa _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    46 min
  8. 12/24/2025

    Mindset Connection Episode 30: Nicole Hope

    Welcome to the Mindset Connection Podcast! Thank you for tuning in for our 30th episode. We are so grateful to be able to do this work, and share our amazing guests with the world. In this episode, we sat down with Nicole Hope to talk about her work with Expanded Mamas. Nicole is a Holistic Wellness and Breathwork Coach who focuses on helping women build sustainable wellness, and find calm in the chaos of motherhood. Nicole is also the host of the Expanded Mamas podcast, where she offers actionable steps to busy moms to help create balance, ease and expansion to daily life. She has also been a teacher for 20 years, and practices what she preaches in the classroom. Nicole talked about the importance of identifying a starting point, making tasks a priority, and scheduling appointments for herself every day. She also talked to us about how she views rejection as a redirection, and how she is always growing and evolving. If you are a mom and feel you have forgotten who you are, you need the services of Expanded Mamas! The Changemaker for Helping Moms Remember Who They Are- Nicole Hope- Holistic Wellness and Breathwork Coach Contact Information for Nicole Hope Instagram: @expandedmamas Podcast: Expanded Mamas _____________________________________________ Contact Information for Hosts, Jennifer Clearwaters and Cynthia O’Connell: Jen www.mindsetnj.com -Website @mindsetjen-Instagram @mindsetconnectionpod-TikTok Cindy www.mindfulnessconnection.com-Website @mindfulnssconnection-Instagram @mindsetconnctionpod-TikTok @theelevationprinciples-YouTube channel for the book, The Elevation Principles The Elevation Principles is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665307099?ref=myi_title_dp Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube This podcast is produced, recorded, and edited at Black Swallowtail Studios in Eatontown, NJ.

    44 min

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Our mission is to provide a place to explore the journey through change and learn from everyday people doing extraordinary things in the mental health and wellness space. In every episode, we will introduce you to incredible changemakers who are making a difference-one step at a time. Join us and learn about how these amazing people may help you take one small step towards creating a stronger and more resilient version of yourself.