The Everyday Millionaire and Mindset Matters Podcast

Mindset Matters - Episode #215 - Why You Get Triggered and How to Change the Story

In this Mindset Matters conversation, Patrick and Steffany explore one of the most misunderstood emotional patterns people face daily. They unpack the real reason we get triggered and why the trigger is rarely the event itself. Instead, it is the story we attach to the moment that activates our nervous system and sends us into reactivity. With honesty, humour and real life examples, they dive into the hidden beliefs and identity based narratives that sit beneath the surface and shape how we respond.
Patrick opens with a playful question about whether he triggers Steffany, which leads into a deep discussion about what actually activates our stress responses. They explore how tone of voice, bureaucracy, expectations, old identity wounds and subconscious beliefs like I am not enough or I have to get this right can all intensify the reaction. They also highlight how triggers often clash with meta values like freedom, security or integrity, creating emotional friction that feels bigger than the moment.
Together, they offer practical insights for how to pause, breathe and interrupt old patterns. Rather than blaming the person or circumstance, they emphasize the importance of asking What is the story I told myself in that moment. They share personal anecdotes, including Patrick’s well known airport frustrations and a humorous look at “Prince Patrick,” to help listeners see that awareness dissolves emotional charge.
This episode is a powerful look at emotional responsibility, self awareness and the freedom that comes from understanding your inner world. It teaches listeners how to stay grounded, reduce reactive behaviour and create healthier relationships by owning their responses with clarity and compassion.

TEDM – Nick Jonsson – Men, Leadership and Mental Health: A Candid Conversation with Nick Jonsson (Episode 234)

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Patrick sits down with Nick Jonsson, a global keynote speaker, international bestselling author, and leading authority on executive loneliness. Nick’s work centers on dismantling the silent struggles many high achieving leaders face, including isolation, burnout, addiction, and the heavy emotional toll that comes with relentless performance.
Nick shares how his holistic leadership framework was born from his own lived experience. After climbing the corporate ladder across Asia and overseeing large teams, he found himself burnt out, anxious, and ultimately at rock bottom. His recovery prompted a transformation that now fuels the work he does with leaders today. Through a five part model of surrender, connection, purpose, goals, and discipline, Nick helps clients build resilience, restore balance, and reclaim their lives with clarity and intention.
Patrick and Nick explore the concept of success beyond titles and revenue, challenging listeners to consider whether they are living the vision they have for their life. They discuss the importance of community, peer support, and surrounding yourself with people who lift you up. Nick also speaks candidly about sobriety, accountability, hidden beliefs, relationship dynamics, and why leaders must learn to ask for help before everything unravels.
This episode is a reminder that leadership is not just a professional identity. It is a human journey that requires honesty, humility, and courage. Whether you’re a CEO, an entrepreneur, or someone striving for a more aligned life, Nick’s insights offer both practical direction and deeply meaningful perspective.

Mindset Matters - Episode #214 - Why Critical Thinking Is Disappearing and How to Get It Back

In this thought provoking episode of the Mindset Matters podcast, Patrick and Steffany unpack a powerful rant by journalist and influencer Jasmine Lane about the loss of critical thinking in today’s polarized world. Jasmine’s message sparked a deep conversation about how society has shifted into extremes, where nuanced discussion has been replaced with instant outrage, judgment, and fear based reactions. Patrick and Steffany explore why so many people feel unsafe expressing their opinions, and how this cultural shift is shaping relationships, workplaces, families, and personal identity.
Drawing from their work in mindset, performance psychology, and human behavior, they examine the rise of divisiveness, the collapse of civil debate, and the mental toll that comes from living in a climate where people feel forced to silence themselves. They speak openly about values, integrity, generational differences, political tension, and how fear has contributed to anger, anxiety, and emotional burnout.
The conversation shifts toward practical insight as they look at how individuals can manage this cultural chaos. They discuss the importance of clearing mental clutter, staying grounded in personal values, speaking truth without hostility, and finding safe spaces to think, question, and express ideas. Patrick and Steffany also highlight how living out of alignment with one’s values creates stress, resentment, and even physical symptoms.
This episode encourages listeners to rise above the noise, elevate their mindset, and reconnect with curiosity instead of conflict. It is a timely reminder that the ability to think clearly, hold two ideas at the same time, and stay true to personal values is essential for emotional resilience and healthy relationships in a fast changing world.

Mindset Matters - Episode #213 - The Secret to Courageous Conversations in Life and Business

In this powerful episode of the Mindset Matters podcast, Patrick and Steffany dive into one of the most universal, misunderstood and avoided human skills. conflict resolution. Whether it shows up in relationships, family dynamics, business teams or society as a whole, conflict is something we all experience but rarely learn to navigate with maturity, clarity and compassion.
Patrick and Steffany explore why conflict avoidance has increased in recent years and how fear of judgment, cancel culture and divisiveness have made open dialogue more difficult. They break down the difference between healthy conflict and destructive conflict, and why courageous conversations are essential for growth, connection and emotional health.
Using real stories from their thirty plus year marriage, their coaching work and their personal leadership journeys, Patrick and Steffany reveal the practical tools that allow them to stay aligned even when they disagree. They discuss rules of engagement for conflict, how to communicate without personal attacks, the importance of emotional regulation, and why entering the conversation where the other person is already standing is the foundation of effective resolution.
Listeners will learn how agreements, boundaries, alignment and emotional maturity create an environment where conflict becomes productive instead of painful. This episode also highlights the role of self awareness, respect and shared outcomes in navigating difficult conversations with confidence and compassion.
If you want to strengthen your relationships, elevate your leadership or build a high performance team culture, this episode will give you a reliable framework for handling conflict in a healthier and more empowered way.

TEDM – Alex Mehr – Will AI Take Your Job Or Build Your Wealth? Positioning Your Tribe (Episode 233)

In this powerful and wide ranging conversation, Patrick sits down with entrepreneur, former NASA scientist, and AI innovator Dr. Alex Mehr to explore what it really takes to ride the fastest growing technological wave of our time. With clarity and candor, Alex explains how he identified the potential of artificial intelligence long before most people understood its impact and why embracing AI early gave him a unique strategic advantage as a builder and founder.
Drawing on his experiences in science, engineering, and app development, Alex breaks down the repeatable pattern he uses for spotting massive trends, positioning himself correctly, and then pivoting rapidly until he reaches product market fit. He shares valuable insights on how AI entrepreneurs can use A/B testing, system level prompt engineering, and data driven decision making to build better tools faster. Patrick and Alex also dive into one of the most pressing questions of our time: will AI take jobs or create new opportunities? Alex offers a grounded and practical perspective on how individuals, families, and business owners can position themselves to benefit from the AI revolution rather than be harmed by it.
Together they explore the macro concerns surrounding technology, global uncertainty, and the future of work, while reconnecting listeners to the importance of micro action, critical thinking, and focusing on what is actually within your control. From startup pivots and failures, to billion user ambitions, to the role of personal responsibility in the age of automation, this episode delivers high value insights for anyone who wants to stay relevant, competitive, and strategic.
If you are an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, or curious learner who wants to understand how AI is reshaping everything we do, this is a must listen episode.

Mindset Matters - Episode #212 - Throwback Thursday: The Six Human Needs That Shape Your Life

This Throwback Thursday episode of the Mindset Matters podcast revisits one of Patrick and Steffany’s most powerful conversations about the six fundamental human needs that shape our behavior, influence our decision making, and determine our personal growth. As coaches, entrepreneurs, and partners, Patrick and Steffany explore why understanding these needs is essential for self mastery, leadership, and building meaningful relationships.
They dive into the essential needs identified by psychologist Chloe Madanes which include certainty, variety, significance, connection, growth, and contribution. Patrick and Steffany share real life examples from coaching clients, athletes, business environments, and their own marriage to illustrate how these needs show up differently for each person depending on life stage, personality, and values.
The discussion highlights how certainty provides stability and direction, while variety fuels creativity and adaptability. They unpack how significance influences our sense of purpose, how connection anchors belonging, and how growth and contribution allow us to move forward with clarity and meaning. Steffany adds her perspective from decades of Olympic level coaching, emphasizing the importance of the “champions paradox,” which blends both certainty and uncertainty to create breakthroughs.
This throwback episode offers listeners practical insights on self awareness and leadership. Patrick and Steffany invite listeners to reflect on which needs are currently being met, which feel depleted, and how simple shifts in attention can create powerful momentum. They also remind listeners to join their upcoming free decision making working session, designed to help people identify what gets in their way, unlock clarity, and move forward with confidence.
This renewed release is packed with timeless wisdom and remains one of the most popular conversations for a reason. It is a grounded reminder that understanding your human needs helps you design a life, a mindset, and relationships that truly work.

Mindset Matters - Episode #211 - Wired For Survival Not Happiness

Our brains are not wired for happiness. They are wired for survival. That simple insight explains why many of us replay the past, scan the future for threats, and unconsciously sabotage our peace. In this episode, Patrick and Steffany unpack how ancient survival software still runs in modern contexts. No snakes in the grass, yet our amygdala fires in meetings, relationships, and business. The result is a predictive loop of anxiety, drama, and cortisol that drowns out serotonin and keeps us on edge.
They explore how this wiring shows up as addiction to tension. When life gets calm, many people manufacture friction by doom scrolling, picking fights, or over analyzing markets. Quiet feels unsafe because stress has been normalized. Patrick shares entrepreneurial examples of worrying during slow weeks and the trap of management by fire. Steffany highlights the value of emotional regulation, asking what if I am wrong, and creating safe spaces to challenge old belief systems.
The antidote is awareness, intention, and small actions. Motivation is not something you wait to feel. It follows movement. A simple nature walk can shift neurochemistry and unlock creative flow. Silence also becomes a powerful training ground. Ten to fifteen minutes without phone or music helps you meet your thoughts without distraction. This is MindShui in action. Clear the mental clutter, observe the Operating System of Identity, and retrain the pattern. You are not broken. Your brain is programmable. With practice, you can carry stress differently, choose healthier challenge, and allow calm to feel normal. The invitation is to normalize peace, not drama, and to let clarity create velocity in every area of life.

TEDM – Bogdan Micov – How Emotional Deletion Unlocks True Freedom (Episode 232)

In this powerful episode of The Everyday Millionaire Podcast, host Patrick Francey sits down with transformation expert Bogdan Micov, creator of The Relentless Method — a system that permanently erases emotional baggage and subconscious sabotage.
After surviving a stroke at just 33 and walking away from a $50M high-ticket sales career, Bogdan rebuilt his life around one radical truth:
“You don’t need more mindset work. You need deletion.”
Together, Patrick and Bogdan unpack how our deepest emotions — fear, guilt, anger, and anxiety — aren’t things to “manage,” but signals to delete at the root. Through quantum linguistics, polarity integration, and NLP mastery, Bogdan explains how deleting emotional patterns can instantly unlock clarity, calm, and performance.
They dive into:
How hidden emotions fuel burnout, overwhelm, and health breakdowns
Why “mindset work” often fails — and what real transformation requires
The link between repressed emotion and chronic physical pain
What it means to un-become who you were taught to be
How high achievers can finally find peace without losing drive
Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or someone ready to stop fighting your emotions — this episode will change how you think about healing, growth, and high performance.
🎧 Listen now and discover why true freedom begins where mindset ends.

Mindset Matters - Episode #210 - Why Doom Scrolling Is Destroying Your Focus

In this episode of the Mindset Matters podcast, Patrick and Steffany dive into one of today’s most pervasive habits—doom scrolling—and explore how the endless stream of information we consume can shape our mindset, emotions, and even our sense of time.
They discuss how social media platforms are designed to keep us hooked, feeding us more of what we linger on. This cycle of “content without context,” Patrick says, drains our energy, limits our creativity, and contributes to anxiety and disconnection. Without a framework or purpose for what we’re taking in, information simply evaporates—like water without a container.
Steffany adds a powerful perspective from her work with athletes, emphasizing that growth only happens when information is placed within a clear process or purpose. The pair unpack how overconsumption leads to comparison, emotional burnout, and dopamine dependency, and how the antidote lies in awareness, intention, and having a vision.
The conversation closes with practical wisdom: reclaim your focus by creating context for your content. Choose what you consume with clarity and purpose, slow down, write things by hand, and give yourself the space to reconnect with what truly matters. As Patrick reminds us, “Content without context is just more information. Give it purpose, and it becomes transformation.”

Mindset Matters - Episode #209 - The 7 Hidden Costs of Creating a Life by Design

In this episode of the Mindset Matters podcast, Patrick and Steffany unpack one of the most profound truths about personal growth: everything worth having comes with a cost of entry. Creating a life by design requires more than intention or vision—it asks for commitment, awareness, and the willingness to pay the invisible prices of self-mastery.
Patrick introduces the Seven Costs of Entry as essential truths for anyone pursuing growth and transformation. Each cost represents the discomfort required to evolve into the best version of yourself:
Uncertainty is the cost of achievement. True success has no guarantees. If you need certainty, you’ll trade your dreams for comfort.
Imposter syndrome is the cost of growth. Feeling unqualified means you’re stretching into new territory.
Loneliness is the cost of transformation. As you evolve, not everyone will evolve with you.
Embarrassment is the cost of progress. Growth is messy, and fear of looking foolish keeps many people stuck.
Courageous conversations are the cost of meaningful relationships. Authentic connection requires honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Criticism is the cost of excellence. The higher you climb, the more visible—and judged—you become.
Boredom is the cost of success. True mastery is built on repetitive, often unglamorous consistency.
Through relatable stories and practical insights, Patrick and Steffany connect these seven costs to the MindShui Way—clearing mental clutter, embracing discomfort, and aligning with purpose. Their message is simple but powerful: the world belongs to those willing to pay the real price of growth.
Tune in to explore how reframing discomfort as the natural cost of progress can help you step into clarity, confidence, and a truly meaningful life.