Un/Do: Unplugged

Un/Do Mindset
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This podcast is about diving deep into practical tips and strategies for shifting mindsets, fostering positive thinking, and unlocking one's true potential. Each episode brings actionable insights, real-life stories, and expert interviews to guide you to a resilient and empowered mindset.

  1. Why Healing Yourself Improves Relationships | Phillip Quinones

    JAN 26

    Why Healing Yourself Improves Relationships | Phillip Quinones

    Why do the same relationship patterns keep showing up, and what does it actually take to break them? Erin and Daren welcome Phillip Quinones, LMHT and Relationship Coach, to unpack how trauma, emotional regulation, and self-awareness shape the way we connect with others. Phillip shares how many people unknowingly operate from survival mode, how that affects communication and intimacy, and why real relational change starts internally, not externally. Topics Covered: 🔴 Trauma responses and relational patterns🟢 Emotional regulation tools for healthier connections🟣 Why awareness must come before relationship repair CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Understanding Feelings and Thoughts 02:58 The Journey of Healing and Self-Awareness 06:12 Navigating Relationships and Communication 08:56 The Power of Questions in Emotional Processing 12:06 Reflections vs. Questions in Communication 14:47 Tools for Shifting Unhealthy Relationship Patterns 24:44 The Power of Writing Things Down 28:05 Accountability in Relationships 30:36 Understanding Trauma Triggers 32:38 Conscious vs. Subconscious Control 36:16 Navigating Change and Resistance 40:00 The Role of Therapy in Relationships 47:59 Preventative Care in Couples Therapy 52:47 Navigating Relationship Challenges 54:22 The Impact of Trauma on Relationships 56:41 Emotional Safety in Partnerships 58:11 Understanding Emotional Needs 01:00:28 The Complexity of Long-Term Relationships 01:02:03 Expectations and Emotional Fulfillment 01:03:34 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 01:06:26 Rewriting Societal Rules on Emotions CONNECT & RESOURCESGuest:Phillip Quinones — LMHT & Relationship Coach Podcast:🔗 linktr.ee/undounplugged📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undounpluggedpod/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undounpluggedpod/ Un/Do: Unplugged EPISODE CREDITSThis episode is brought to you by: Un/Do: UnpluggedHosts: Erin Harris & Daren NorrisProduced by: Podcast MechanicEdited by: TJ

    1h 12m
  2. How to Build Real Confidence When Self-Doubt Won’t Go Away | Simone Knego

    12/29/2025

    How to Build Real Confidence When Self-Doubt Won’t Go Away | Simone Knego

    NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER MONDAY Connect with Un/Do and support its mission by visiting https://linktr.ee/undomindset. On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undounpluggedpod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingpigpsychotherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this transformative episode, Erin and Daren sit down with Simone Knego—a mom of six who went from chronic self-doubt to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro after asking herself one simple question: "Why am I telling myself I can't do this?" What We Uncovered: 💡 The REAL Method: Respect yourself (most important person), Embrace failure (fail forward), Ask what you want (hardest question), Live without limits (stop saying "just") 🔥 Control-Alt-Delete for your brain: How to reboot negative thought patterns like restarting a frozen computer😢 The word that steals your power: Stop saying "I'm just a stay-at-home mom" or "just a middle manager"—claiming who you are gives your power back Connect with Simone: Website: Simone KnegoPodcast: Her Unshakeable ConfidenceBook: The Extraordinary Unordinary You by Simone KnegoUpcoming book: Real Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakable (February 17, 2025)Social Media: @simoneknego - Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

    41 min
  3. Spiritual Awakening or Psychosis? A Psychologist Explains | Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison

    12/15/2025

    Spiritual Awakening or Psychosis? A Psychologist Explains | Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison

    NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER MONDAY Connect with Un/Do and support its mission by visiting https://linktr.ee/undomindset. On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undounpluggedpod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingpigpsychotherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this profound episode, Erin and Daren sit down with Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a clinical psychologist who bridges conventional trauma treatment with soul-level healing after her brother's tragic death led her to near-death literature. What We Uncovered: 🚨 The feel test: How to distinguish spiritual transformation from delusion—"I get completely calm and buoyant" vs. forced messages with ego involvement 💡 Dissociative schizophrenia exists: Dr. Harrison's co-author Shana doesn't fit traditional DID or schizophrenia—she's both, and possibly a "walking spirit." 🔥 The inner self-helper phenomenon: In extreme DID cases, sometimes an otherworldly part emerges that feels transcendent and brings peace to therapy sessions😢 Compassion as cognitive intervention: Why saying "Hi, nice outfit!" to someone catatonic can create reconnection—we all neuro-regulate each other Actionable Strategies: ✅ For Mental Health Professionals: How to hold space for spiritual experiences without dismissing them as pathology (and without abandoning clinical assessment). ✅ For People with Mystical Experiences: How to honor your transformation without fearing judgment—and finding practitioners who understand the difference. ✅ For Anyone Who Knows Someone "Different": Stop teaching kids to "not say something mean," which becomes "ignore them entirely"—acknowledgment is powerful. Chapters 00:00 The Human Connection: Moments of Vulnerability 02:51 From Conventional to Holistic Healing: A Journey 05:52 Understanding Trauma: The Intersection of Experience and Healing 08:58 The Role of Spirituality in Trauma Recovery 12:12 Navigating Mental Health: The Spectrum of Experiences 14:58 Community and Connection: The Power of Shared Experiences 17:46 Distinguishing Between Psychosis and Spiritual Awakening 20:53 Generational Trauma: The Legacy We Carry 25:24 Understanding Emotions in Therapy 30:07 Merging Psychology and Spirituality 34:54 The Role of Intention in Healing 39:09 Compassion and Connection in Mental Health 45:10 Educating for Empathy and Understanding 48:27 Redefining Societal Norms on Mental Health Connect with Dr. Harrison: Website: Soulwise Solutions Social Media: @soulwiseteam - Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

    51 min
  4. Your Hardworking Personality Might Be a Trauma Response | Laurel Roberts-Meese

    12/01/2025

    Your Hardworking Personality Might Be a Trauma Response | Laurel Roberts-Meese

    NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER MONDAY Connect with Un/Do and support its mission by visiting https://linktr.ee/undomindset. On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undounpluggedpod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingpigpsychotherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this essential episode, Erin and Daren sit down with Laurel Roberts-Meese, a burnout specialist who helps high achievers recognize when their drive to succeed is actually a survival response. What We Uncovered: 🚨 The three degrees of burnout: Mild (cynicism, aches), moderate (health impacts), severe (crisis requiring 3-12 months off) 💡 Why vacations don't work: Burnout is a nervous system injury requiring intentional healing, not a two-week escape where you return more exhausted 🔥 The four-layer prevention framework: Physical health (rule out medical causes), behavioral (sleep, nutrition, movement), social (deep relationships predict health outcomes), and values alignment😢 Exercise that actually helps: Strength-building for anxiety (regulates down), cardio for depression (activates up), not all movement works the same Actionable Strategies: ✅ For High Achievers Who Can't Stop: How to recognize when productivity is masking trauma and worth-wound patterns. ✅ For Burned Out Professionals: Why "falling behind" fears are rooted in childhood messages about earning your space and how to reframe them. ✅ For Anyone Exhausted: The difference between managing symptoms and actually healing your nervous system (spoiler: it takes months, not days). Connect with Laurel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel Therapy Collective Social Media: @laureltherapycollective - Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube.

    31 min
  5. Better Than Yesterday: How I Rewired My Brain After a Coma | Dan MacQueen

    11/17/2025

    Better Than Yesterday: How I Rewired My Brain After a Coma | Dan MacQueen

    NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER MONDAY Connect with Un/Do and support its mission by visiting https://linktr.ee/undomindset. On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undounpluggedpod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingpigpsychotherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this extraordinary episode, Erin and Daren sit down withDan MacQueen, a resilience coach who survived a brain hemorrhage in 2014, woke from a coma unable to walk, talk, or smile, and spent the next 10 years rebuilding his life one 1% improvement at a time. What We Uncovered: 🚨 The decision that saved him: How avoiding the "pity spiral" from day one became his north star 💡 Aim small, miss small: Why 35 minutes to get in a wheelchair (down from 45) was a massive win and how stacking tiny victories builds unstoppable momentum 🔥 Neuroplasticity in action: How to literally rewire your brain, starting with 2 minutes of daily meditation😢 Radical acceptance (even when it slaps): Why acceptance isn't giving up, it's taking control by adapting to the new terms Actionable Strategies: ✅ For Anyone Facing Setbacks: Start with 1% better than yesterday. Don't aim for moonshot goals; ratchet up gradually through small, achievable targets. ✅ For Building New Habits: Start meditation at 2 minutes daily for one week, then 4 minutes the next, scaling up slowly to avoid overwhelm. ✅ For Processing Anger/Grief: Acceptance doesn't mean you like what happened. It means you stop fighting reality so you can move forward. Chapters 00:00 Choosing Resilience Over Pity 02:55 The Journey of Recovery and Resilience 05:49 Aiming Small: The Path to Progress 08:56 The Importance of Small Wins 11:58 Building Resilience Through Consistency 15:10 The Process Over the Product 17:52 Mindset Shifts and Neuroplasticity 20:55 Radical Acceptance and Emotional Growth 23:47 Self-Advocacy and Boundaries 26:58 The Power of Perspective 30:10 Humanity First: A New Approach to Care 33:00 Connecting with Dan MacQueen Connect with Dan: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan MacQueen⁠ Social Media: @MacQueenDan - ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠X

    39 min
  6. From Chef to Wine Tour Guide: Reinventing Your Career After Physical Injury | Nick Elliot

    11/03/2025

    From Chef to Wine Tour Guide: Reinventing Your Career After Physical Injury | Nick Elliot

    NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER MONDAY Connect with Un/Do Mindset and support its mission by visiting https://linktr.ee/undomindset. On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undounpluggedpod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingpigpsychotherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this transformative episode, Erin and Daren sit down with Nick Elliott (The Wine Guy), a sommelier and chef who survived a horrific motorcycle accident on Father's Day 2022. What We Uncovered: 🚨 Why helmets save lives (literally): Nick's helmet saved him twice, and he shares why he made it a non-negotiable rule 💡 The grief of losing your identity: When you can't ride anymore, work in kitchens anymore, or be the person you thought you'd always be 🔥 How to pivot without starting over: Nick went from chef/sommelier to international wine tour guide by pulling from his "grab bag of experience"😢 Baby steps to reinvention: Business plans, asking for help, and why adaptability matters more than having all the answers Actionable Strategies: ✅ For Accident Survivors: How mindset works before trauma can change your entire recovery trajectory. ✅ For Career Changers: It's never too late to pivot, whether you're 25 or 75, and you don't have to throw away what you've already built. ✅ For Anyone Facing a "Now What?" Moment: Stop listening to external noise. The only thing that matters is what's in your heart and head. Connect with Nick: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wine Guy Instagram: @the.real.wine.guy Podcast: Pour & Explore: A Wine, Food & Travel Podcast If you’ve tried any of the strategies discussed or have your own tips, share them with us on social media using #UndoUnplugged.

    47 min
  7. Your Excuses Are Bullsh*t: A Therapist's Guide to Taking Action Without All the Answers | Zulma Wiliams

    10/20/2025

    Your Excuses Are Bullsh*t: A Therapist's Guide to Taking Action Without All the Answers | Zulma Wiliams

    New episodes are released bi-weekly every other Monday. To connect with Un/Do and support its mission, visit https://linktr.ee/undomindset. On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undomindset on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingpigpsychotherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this no-holds-barred episode, Erin and Daren sit down with Zulma Williams (The Swearing Therapist) a social worker who immigrated from Argentina at 31, started her bachelor's at 42, earned her master's at 50, and survived breast cancer in between. What We Uncovered: - Growing up where "the car was only for emergencies" creates survival skills no classroom can replicate - How dropping F-bombs breaks down walls faster than clinical language ever could - The one question that instantly reveals whether someone's behavior is about you or about them Actionable Strategies: ✅ For Anyone Feeling Stuck: You don't need all the answers to take action. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other you've survived 100% of your challenges so far. ✅ For Therapy Seekers: Interview your therapist. If you don't trust them or feel safe, find someone else. Therapy only works when you have psychological safety and authenticity. ✅ For Anyone Personalizing Others' Behavior: Remove yourself from the situation and put someone else in. If the situation stays the same, it's not personal it's about them. Connect with Zulma: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dragon Fly Therapy⁠ Instagram: @theswearingtherapist Podcast: ⁠Keeping It Real with Zulma If you’ve tried any of the strategies discussed or have your own tips, share them with us on social media using #UndoUnplugged.

    45 min
  8. How to Support Someone Grieving Without Saying the Wrong Thing | Lisa Sugarman

    10/06/2025

    How to Support Someone Grieving Without Saying the Wrong Thing | Lisa Sugarman

    New episodes are released bi-weekly every other Monday. To connect with UnDo and support its mission, visit https://linktr.ee/undomindset. On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undomindset on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingpigpsychotherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this raw and unflinching episode, Erin and Daren sit down with Lisa Sugarman (crisis counselor, author, and three-time suicide loss survivor) to dismantle everything society gets wrong about grief. From re-grieving the same parent twice to the loneliness of being the only fatherless kid in fifth grade, they expose why "finding meaning" in loss is often just avoidance with equal parts vulnerability, clinical expertise, and permission to stop pretending you're okay. What We Uncovered: - How Lisa lost her father at 10 to what she thought was a heart attack, then discovered 35 years later he died by suicide - Why did no one ask 10-year-old Lisa how she was doing after her father died - Lisa dismantles the cultural obsession with finding meaning in loss, arguing that sometimes grief is just grief, hard, ugly, and necessary - What to actually say (and not say) when someone you love is grieving Actionable Strategies: ✅ For Anyone Grieving: Give yourself permission to grieve without a timeline, without meaning, without a silver lining. Grief is love, and it doesn't end. ✅ For People Supporting Someone in Grief: Just show up. Say "I don't know what to say" instead of rushing to fix or find meaning. Ask "What can I do for you right now?" ✅ For Everyone: Mention their person's name. Share a memory. Bringing someone back to life for even a conversation is one of the most powerful gifts you can give a griever. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Sharing Stories 03:10 Breaking Down Stigma in Mental Health 06:00 Personal Journeys of Grief and Healing 08:51 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations 11:59 The Help Hub: A Resource for Healing 15:05 The Healing Potential of Vulnerability 17:59 Navigating Grief and Its Layers 23:59 Navigating Grief and Loss 27:17 The Complexity of Grief 30:32 The Challenge of Finding Meaning 35:34 Supporting Those in Grief 38:23 Addressing Suicidal Thoughts 42:55 Breaking the Isolation of Mental Health 45:12 Resources and Community Support Connect with Lisa: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Help Hub Podcast: The Survivors Podcast If you’ve tried any of the strategies discussed or have your own tips, share them with us on social media using #UndoUnplugged.

    49 min
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This podcast is about diving deep into practical tips and strategies for shifting mindsets, fostering positive thinking, and unlocking one's true potential. Each episode brings actionable insights, real-life stories, and expert interviews to guide you to a resilient and empowered mindset.

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  • Creator
    Un/Do Mindset
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Un/Do Mindset
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