MindShift Power Podcast

Fatima Bey The MindShifter
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"There's POWER in shifting your thinking!" MindShift Power Podcast is the world’s only international platform dedicated to teen perspectives and the next generation of leaders. With voices from all over the world, the show creates conversations that go beyond borders and reflect the realities shaping young people today. Each episode brings together a powerful mix of voices. Teens share their lived experiences alongside educators, innovators, and professionals who work directly with youth. Together, these conversations explore the issues that matter most right now, including mental health, education, technology, leadership, and global challenges affecting the next generation. What sets this platform apart is its approach. Conversations are unfiltered and grounded in real experiences. Guests speak openly about what they are navigating, what they are questioning, and what they are building. The goal is not to control the narrative, but to understand it. With active listeners in over 100 countries and availability across more than 60 streaming platforms, MindShift Power Podcast has become a global hub for understanding teen perspectives and the future they are stepping into.

  1. If You Write It Down, Make It Accurate. I'm Autistic (Episode 140)

    1d ago

    If You Write It Down, Make It Accurate. I'm Autistic (Episode 140)

    Most people talk about autism. Far fewer can tell you what it actually feels like to walk into a workplace while autistic and wonder if the rules are about to change without warning. We sit down with Sam Mitchell, executive director of Autism Rocks And Rolls, for a raw, practical conversation about fear, literal instructions, and why a job that “looks fine on paper” can become overwhelming the moment reality doesn’t match the written expectations.  Sam breaks down the hidden stressors many employers and co-workers never notice: the anxiety around management, the pressure of workplace social interaction, and the painful pattern of being misunderstood or mistreated. He explains why it’s often not getting hired that’s hardest, it’s keeping the job and surviving the unwritten social code. We also dig into the difference between quantity-driven workplaces and the autistic drive for quality, accuracy, and doing things the right way, even when the culture rewards speed over care.  We move from challenges to solutions: what kinds of roles can be a better fit, why clear direction and predictable routines matter, how online work can reduce social strain, and what it looks like to “bend” on schedules while still keeping healthy boundaries. Sam also shares how he built real leadership skills running a nonprofit, including the importance of surrounding yourself with a board that covers your weak spots.  If you’re autistic, love someone who is, or manage people for a living, this conversation will change how you think about hiring, retention, and human potential. Subscribe to Mind Shift Power Podcast, share this episode with a manager or educator, and leave a review telling us: what workplace change would make the biggest difference? 🔗 Connect with Sam Mitchell: https://info@autismrocksandrolls.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    25 min
  2. Damn! I Ran Into War Zones (Episode 139)

    3d ago

    Damn! I Ran Into War Zones (Episode 139)

    What would you do if the news you were producing no longer felt like the truth? We sit down with author and activist Susan Burgess Lent, who walked away from broadcast journalism and chose to learn firsthand what conflict and poverty do to people, from post-genocide Rwanda to Darfur and the slums of Nairobi. She doesn’t romanticize humanitarian aid or conflict reporting. She tells the story the way the field teaches it: through risk, relationships, and the realities you can’t “unknow” once you’ve witnessed them. We talk about how real relief projects begin, not with grand plans, but with listening. Susan explains why the most ethical international development work is rooted in humility, cultural awareness, and local leadership, and why treating communities as “projects” is a fast path to harm. She also makes a strong case for trauma-informed care and mental health support in war zones and chronically under-resourced communities, where the psychological toll can be as devastating as the physical shortages. For younger listeners who want to help, we get practical: the toolkit you need, the role mentors play, why language and geography matter, how safety decisions get made, and what people misunderstand about the UN, NGOs, and how humanitarian funding actually reaches the ground. Susan also shares where to find her books and the bigger idea she still believes in: women’s centers as safe resource hubs in refugee camps, displaced persons camps, and urban slums. If this conversation challenges you, share it with someone who wants to make a difference, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What kind of advocate are you willing to be? 🔗 Connect with Susan Burgees-Lent: https://susanburgesslent.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    42 min
  3. Released From Prison - What Now? (Episode 138)

    Jun 30

    Released From Prison - What Now? (Episode 138)

    “Aren’t you glad you’re free?” sounds like a celebration, but for many young men coming home from prison it lands like pressure, confusion, and a thousand urgent questions. We sit down with Tavon J. Partlow Sr. from Maryland, founder of Re-entry Recovery and Beyond, to talk about the real first moments after incarceration and the parts most people never think to ask about. We get honest about the mental and emotional overwhelm of reentry, including how probation and parole can keep you feeling like you are still on trial. Tavon breaks down why communication matters so much when prison teaches a survival style of speaking and reacting, and why learning your triggers and building self-awareness can protect your relationships and your future. We also talk mental health support, therapy stigma, and how state insurance and benefits can make counseling possible when funding is tight. Then we move into the systems that block progress: employment after incarceration, housing barriers, and the label that follows a criminal record. Tavon shares practical strategies like turning prison work into resume experience, building new networks, and choosing accountability without letting the past become a permanent address. We also speak directly to families, partners, and friends about what support looks like in real life: patience, sensitivity, and treating someone like fragile glass without taking away their dignity. If you care about prison reentry, reducing recidivism, and helping returning citizens rebuild with purpose, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review. What’s one way you think we should treat people who are trying to change? 🔗 Connect with Tavon (Founder Low): https://www.reentryrecoverybeyond.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    36 min
  4. He's Not Spoiling You - He's Breaking You In (Episode 137)

    Jun 23

    He's Not Spoiling You - He's Breaking You In (Episode 137)

    The “windowless van” story is not what puts most teens at risk. The real danger often looks like attention, gifts, flattery, and a private message that slowly turns into a demand. We sit down with Basil Bass, founder of the Association for the Recovery of Children, former CIA operative, and former U.S. Marine Corps captain, to talk plainly about how trafficking recruitment and grooming work in the real world and why common myths can leave families exposed. We break down what predators actually look for: vulnerability, isolation, low self-worth, and a teen who feels unseen at home. Basil explains the grooming ladder, how the “help” always comes with a price, and why the most important question is, “What do they want in return?” We also talk about how social platforms can be used to identify and exploit kids, how bold abductions can still happen, and why prevention requires more than a one-hour awareness talk. Fatima shares a direct message to teens about boundaries, identity, and refusing to be treated like a commodity. Basil offers practical next steps for getting help safely, including involving trusted parents and reputable law enforcement, plus ways his organization supports reports through its tip line and training. If you care about teen safety online, child trafficking prevention, and recognizing grooming tactics before they escalate, this conversation is built for you. Subscribe, share this with a parent or teen you care about, and leave a review with the most important red flag you want more people to recognize. 🔗 Connect with the Association for the Recovery of Children: https://www.recoveryofchildren.org/ Review Bazzel's Books: https://bazbooks.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    50 min
  5. Surviving is NOT Your Real Personality (Episode 136)

    Jun 16

    Surviving is NOT Your Real Personality (Episode 136)

    Your body doesn’t “overreact” for no reason, and your habits aren’t random. We’re joined by Patty Cabot, a New York based author whose story cuts through diet culture and goes straight to the root: how childhood sexual abuse can shape weight, boundaries, self-worth, and the way we show up in relationships for decades. Patty shares how she spent more than 20 years gaining and losing 50 to 75 pounds at a time, becoming “great at dieting” while still feeling stuck. The real shift happens when she finds a therapist who understands eating disorders and trauma, and says the quiet part out loud: the weight is a symptom. From there, we unpack what trauma looks like in real life: shutting down during intimacy, feeling like you can’t say no, self-medicating to get through dates, and living with a nervous system trained for freeze when fight and flight were never options. We also talk about the taboo of child sexual abuse, how shame and secrecy keep survivors isolated, and why “normal” can become dangerously distorted when harm is familiar. Patty explains the difference between a trauma mindset and a healthy mindset, and why simple truths like “sex can be an expression of love” can feel like a lightning bolt when your history taught you otherwise. She offers her book, Not That Girl Anymore, to help others feel less alone and to show that healing and love are still possible, even if it takes real work. If any part of this conversation hits close to home, share it with someone who needs it, subscribe for more honest conversations, and leave a review so more survivors and supporters can find this show. For a free download fo Patty's book 'Not That Girl Anymore', please visit: https://www.fatimabey.com/136 If you would like to support her and purchase her book, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Not-That-Girl-Anymore-Childhood/dp/B0CKCVQ3VX Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    39 min
  6. Exhausted From Pretending to Be Normal (Episode 135)

    Jun 9

    Exhausted From Pretending to Be Normal (Episode 135)

    You can be “high functioning” on the outside and barely surviving on the inside. That’s why this conversation hits so hard: Randy Lee Boslaw, an author, YouTube host, mental health advocate, and former high-level kickboxer, shares what it’s like to fight depression for decades before discovering in her mid-30s that she’s autistic. One sentence from her child set the whole thing in motion, and suddenly a lifetime of confusion, masking, and shame started to make sense. We dig into autism and depression in real-life terms, not textbook terms. Randy explains how masking ramps up in the teen years, why school can feel like an endurance sport, and how the crash often happens only when you get home. We also talk about the difference between being tired and being emotionally exhausted: if you sleep eight hours and still wake up drained, it may be burnout, stress, or mental health overload. Randy shares practical coping tools like writing things down to get them out of your head, paying attention to memory blanks as a red flag, and staying consistent with prescribed antidepressants instead of stopping cold when you feel better. Then we get into the mindset that helped her through invisible battles, chronic illness, and darker moments: “Don’t tap out too tired.” Sometimes “one day at a time” is too big, so we shrink it to one minute, or even one breath. We end with a message that every neurodivergent teen and overwhelmed adult needs to hear: normal is overrated, and you can find your people. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s been masking too long, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories. 🔗 Connect with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh: https://www.rbwriting.ca/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    32 min
  7. You're Not Confused - You're Being Played (Episode 134)

    Jun 2

    You're Not Confused - You're Being Played (Episode 134)

    Phones didn’t just change how teens communicate, they changed what it feels like to grow up. When a device becomes your social currency, your identity mirror, and your constant audience, pressure stops being an occasional thing and turns into a 24/7 weight you carry everywhere. We talk with Tara Hodgson, a teacher and young adult author from Alberta, Canada, about what she sees in the classroom that many parents never hear: FOMO that gets sharper every time you watch an event you weren’t invited to, comparison culture powered by highlight reels and edited images, and the quiet fear of falling behind socially. Tara explains why “just put the phone down” rarely works, and why understanding social media algorithms is essential for teen mental health. If you linger on depressed content, the feed can serve you more of it, pulling you deeper into anxiety and isolation. We also go where adults often look away. Bullying no longer ends after school, it can hit at 3 AM through Snapchat. Tara connects this always-on exposure to rising anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and we lay out what actually helps: open communication with a trusted adult, boundaries that block the garbage, and a commitment to stop judging teens when they finally tell the truth. Tara shares how her fiction tackles suicide, intimate photo sharing, trafficking, and online predators in a way that gives teens language for what they can’t always say out loud. If you’re a teen, a parent, or anyone who cares about digital wellbeing, this conversation is a wake-up call and a toolkit. Subscribe, share this with someone raising a teen, and leave a review so more people find it. What’s one piece of media you’re ready to question today? 🔗 Connect with Tara: http://www.tarahodgson.ca/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    34 min
  8. He Was My Brother, Not My Family (Episode 133)

    May 26

    He Was My Brother, Not My Family (Episode 133)

    Someone you trust hurts you. You reach for the person who should protect you. Instead, you hear disbelief and blame. That moment can change how you move through the world, and it can take years to name what it stole from you. We sit down with Jojo Campbell, host of No Hard Feelings Kinda, to tell a story that’s painfully common and still rarely spoken out loud: sexual assault followed by family denial, loyalty to the wrong person, and the pressure to “keep the peace” at any cost. Jojo walks us through the events that led from a first violation to a second, more severe assault, and what it did to her sense of safety. We talk victim blaming, coercion, and the specific trauma that hits when a relative chooses reputation or friendship over your wellbeing. We also get honest about the internal tug-of-war survivors face: guilt that isn’t theirs, the instinct to minimize, and the exhaustion of staying on guard around people who claim to love you. From there, we shift into healing and boundaries. Jojo explains why she went no contact, what staying connected would have done to her mental health, and how chosen family can be more real than blood ties. We also dig into her focus on healing with humor and why dark humor can help people survive heavy experiences, as long as it doesn’t become the only coping mechanism. If you’ve ever questioned your instincts, struggled to set boundaries, or wondered whether you’re allowed to love someone from afar, this conversation gives language and clarity. Subscribe to MindShift Power Podcast, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more survivors can find support. What boundary are you ready to set next? 🔗 Connect with JoJo: https://sites.google.com/view/nhfkpodcast Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    49 min
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"There's POWER in shifting your thinking!" MindShift Power Podcast is the world’s only international platform dedicated to teen perspectives and the next generation of leaders. With voices from all over the world, the show creates conversations that go beyond borders and reflect the realities shaping young people today. Each episode brings together a powerful mix of voices. Teens share their lived experiences alongside educators, innovators, and professionals who work directly with youth. Together, these conversations explore the issues that matter most right now, including mental health, education, technology, leadership, and global challenges affecting the next generation. What sets this platform apart is its approach. Conversations are unfiltered and grounded in real experiences. Guests speak openly about what they are navigating, what they are questioning, and what they are building. The goal is not to control the narrative, but to understand it. With active listeners in over 100 countries and availability across more than 60 streaming platforms, MindShift Power Podcast has become a global hub for understanding teen perspectives and the future they are stepping into.

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  • Creator
    Fatima Bey The MindShifter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 MindShift Power Podcast
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    MindShift Power Podcast