Episodes

  • 162. The power of gratitude

    162. The power of gratitude
    Mar 30 2026
    🎙️ The Power of Gratitude Gratitude isn't just a feel-good habit — it's a brain-rewiring practice backed by science. In this episode, we break down why intentional gratitude reduces stress, deepens relationships, and builds real resilience. Simple, practical, and life-changing. Start here. I build brands.
I train minds and bodies. 40+ years in creative work, Zen, and martial arts. Modern AI meets old-school discipline. Clarity. Strength. Execution. Most people separate these worlds. I don’t. https://www.mitchellcreativegroup.com
https://www.toddszen.com
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    25 mins
  • 161. You're the Captain — Navigating AI on Your Terms

    161. You're the Captain — Navigating AI on Your Terms
    Mar 29 2026
    🎙️ You're the Captain — Navigating AI on Your Terms AI will take the wheel if you let it. This episode is about staying in the driver's seat — using AI as a tool that amplifies your thinking, not one that replaces it. Your judgment is your edge. Don't outsource it. I build brands.
I train minds and bodies. 40+ years in creative work, Zen, and martial arts. Modern AI meets old-school discipline. Clarity. Strength. Execution. Most people separate these worlds. I don’t. https://www.mitchellcreativegroup.com
https://www.toddszen.com
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    25 mins
  • 160. How to find a Zen moment, right where you are

    160. How to find a Zen moment, right where you are
    Mar 10 2026
    How to Find a Zen Moment (Anywhere, Anytime) Think you need a silent retreat to experience Zen? Think again. In this episode, I show you how to find a calm, centered moment right where you are—at work, in traffic, or in the middle of chaos. You’ll learn simple awareness practices, breathing techniques, and perspective shifts that create instant grounding. Peace isn’t somewhere else. It’s available now—if you know how to access it.
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    14 mins
  • 159. How to motivate yourself more in the winter

    159. How to motivate yourself more in the winter
    Mar 5 2026
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    13 mins
  • 158. What is qigong anyway?

    158. What is qigong anyway?
    Mar 3 2026
    What is qigong—and why are more people turning to it for stress relief, energy, and long-term health? In this episode, I break down qigong in plain English. No mysticism. No fluff. Just what it is, how it works, and why this ancient Chinese movement practice has stood the test of time. We’ll cover breathwork, posture, energy cultivation, and how beginners can start immediately. If you’re curious about qigong, tai chi, or natural ways to improve vitality, this is your starting point.
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    19 mins
  • 157. 3 ways AI will help humanity

    157. 3 ways AI will help humanity
    Feb 5 2026
    I just want to give you a couple of small little thoughts that may help you feel a little bit better about AI.
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    9 mins
  • 156. Faith, Spirit, and Humanity: A Visual Reflection on World Beliefs

    156. Faith, Spirit, and Humanity: A Visual Reflection on World Beliefs
    Jan 22 2026
    Across the world, human beings have created countless spiritual and religious traditions — each shaped by culture, land, history, and lived experience. This short visual reflection offers a gentle overview of several of those traditions, including Aboriginal, African, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish, Native American, and Shinto perspectives. It is not meant to explain everything, nor could it. There are many traditions not shown here, and they are equally meaningful and worthy of respect. At their core, these paths share something simple and powerful: reverence for life, belief in something greater than the individual self, and a call toward kindness, responsibility, and care for one another. In a time marked by division and violence, this video is an invitation to pause — to remember that behind every belief system is a human being seeking meaning, connection, and a good life. You don’t have to agree with every tradition. You don’t have to follow any particular path. But if we practiced the goodness these traditions teach — compassion, humility, respect, and love — the world would feel very different. And so would our lives. This video is offered simply as food for thought, reflection, and shared humanity. #SharedHumanity #WorldReligions #SpiritualWisdom #UnityInDiversity #FaithInHumanity
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    5 mins
  • 155. When doubt comes in after a decision

    155. When doubt comes in after a decision
    Jan 21 2026
    Made a big decision and now wondering if you chose wrong? You're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the phenomenon of post-decision doubt—that unsettling feeling that shows up right when you need conviction most. Learn to distinguish between useful reflection and destructive second-guessing, and discover strategies to move forward with peace of mind, even when certainty feels out of reach.
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    12 mins