After leaving FLDS polygamy part 2.  Andrew Ream then lost him self to drinking and drugs. He lost weight and got a rough taste of the party scene.  He was working and trying to make a life for himself outside of the culture. He eventually moves back to Colorado City, AZ, and meets his wife, then immediately asking her dad for permission to marry her and getting married a few weeks later.  He shares why his mom and dad can not speak to him. He gives some history about the crazy demands of the FLDS leader. Some history about his parents Heidi and Joseph Ream. His grandpa also left the religion just a few years before he passed away.  One thing he would like to ask his mom and dad if they were sitting with us? Another crazy experience about life after leaving polygamy. Andrew Ream was born and raised in Colorado City, Arizona in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a very strict patriarchal polygamous culture where the children are instructed to do what they are told, "keep sweet, pray and obey” the prophet, Warren Jeffs.

Andrew Ream - Part 1.  He was raised as a polygamist in the FLDS religion in Colorado City and left the culture on his Mom’s birthday, December 10th, 2010, at the age of 21.  He left his entire world and belongings behind. He has lived a roller coaster of a life. His story is gripping.   His parents have not been in his life since the day he left. He married an incredible young lady that was also raised in the FLDS organization. They have 2 children, a boy and a girl.  Their son is in need of full time care by Andrew and his wife.  He was born with a very rare disease leaving him incapacitated.  Andrew has literally been through hell and back. His ability to pursue and endeavor this life is remarkable. How he and his wife keep going is astounding. His journey while in the religion and since he left are astonishing.  A must listen for anyone wanting to simply be amazed.  Andrew Ream was born and raised in Colorado City, Arizona in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a very strict patriarchal polygamous culture where the children are instructed to do what they are told, "keep sweet, pray and obey” the prophet, Warren Jeffs.

Jenn Drummond, a petite young lady with a huge drive and a world record holder of the 7 second highest summits!  She elevates others to master their own summit in life.  She is a single Mom of 7 and was in a terrible car accident in 2018 that left her bewildered and confused. Police and paramedics couldn’t imagine how she survived, but she did. That’s when she realized you don’t get to choose when you leave this life…but you sure can choose how you live it. Empowered by this misfortune and her new awareness, she set out to live a more adventurous and fearless life! After her accident, she was inspired to climb a mountain for her birthday, her son raised the stakes by suggesting Mount Everest.  During her training, her coach upped the ante and suggested that she go for a Guinness World Record and become the first woman to climb the 7 second highest summits. This idea matched her desire to live a life of great significance, not just success. She’s a very successful business owner and she resides in Park City, Utah.  She’s also an international speaker, an author of Break Proof, and Host of the Seek Your Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to chase their dreams and to live a life of abundance!  This is a must listen for those looking to be inspired!  Jenn's passion for climbing is absolutely palpable.

Shawn Feurer survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to currently consulting others on how to be successful.  He lost everything, got divorced and had to live in a friends basement just to get by. We talked about his brother that is homeless and oddly enough Shawn was notified that his brother had passed away a few hours after our podcast recording.  Shawn is now a Universal Mindset Disruptor with 25+ years of experience. Former business coach, now a transformative mindset mentor, Shawn focuses on revolutionizing thinking patterns to foster freedom, abundance, joy, and love in life. His mission: help individuals transform unproductive habits and shift mindsets to achieve their dreams, epitomized by his motto, "ENJOY THE RIDE." Shawn shares a lot of good information to get your life back on track and how to thrive here.  He is a huge fan of Bob Proctor.

David K. Williams a complete model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, there was no feeling at all in is lower body.  Three surgeries and three and a half months in bed.  He shares  details of getting back to being able to walk with arm crutches and is still fighting daily. He lost his son to gastric cancer and has been through a tremendous amount of obstacles in his life.  He has been through hell and back a few times. He has a tremendous amount of grit and quitting is not in his vocabulary!  This gifted man has decided to fight and wants to walk without any assistance as soon as humanly possible.  His story is touching and his will to do the right thing is quite admirable. This podcast is a great listen and a neat lesson for anyone wanting to have the ability to fight at all odds.  He is an accomplished entrepreneur, an author of The Seven Non-Negotiables of Winning - Tying Soft Traits to Hard Results. He has been a guest on most national news ond tv shows. He has 5 children and 6 grand children and has been divorced and is now remarried.  He is definitely a people guy. 

Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017 while driving home from a friend’s house. We discuss a bit of her history with drug abuse and the tough life she has had to endure.  She is courageous, vulnerable and fearless during our discussion. She is kind, angelic and has an innocent, childlike demeanor. She has been through hell and back and is working her way towards getting back on the right track!  It’s an intriguing listen for all.

My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, being present and an incredible question to consider, what do you absolutely need now? Why asking for what you want is crucial so you can get what you need here.  Skiing in Utah and being present! I share just a few tips to consider and assist you along your journey here! Just some quick thoughts for humanity!

I facilitate the kind and courageous Betsie Wolford through a Byron Katie worksheet on her mom.  Betsie works through the beat up and mental abuse she endured as a young lady.  She discovers she may have been more part of the abuse than her mom. A friendly reminder to help Betsie find her beautiful self.   A lovely insight into the ego mind and how it twists reality. Something that we all deal with on this place we call earth.  Now we have one more confident, clear and free human on this planet.  What a neat experience Betsie has just by questioning her ego mind.  She now can see how her own 20 year self abuse cycle wasn’t working for her.   A great lesson for her and all of humanity.  If you have ever been upset at mom, dad, brother, sister, coworker, friend, or in fact anyone, this podcast is for you! Thank you for listening my friends! I hope you see your beautiful self!

“Leaving Polygamy” Katie Owen is 22 years old and a sweet soul.  She recently left the “The Order”.  They are better known as the Kingston Polygamous Clan.  A polygamous sect located in Salt Lake City Utah and established in 1935.  She has a two year old daughter and has recently divorced and has her daughter part time outside of the Kingston Clan.  She discusses her trials and reasons for leaving the group. She shares about her severe depression at a young age and what her life looked like inside of “The Order”.  She talks about her “cutting” at a young age and why she had the need to cut herself.  She discusses her sickness throughout her pregnancy and how difficult her situation was through her teenage years.  She shares about the Kingston therapist inside “The Order” and a lot of very interesting facts about the Kingston Polygamous Clan.  The story is pretty incredible and is worth the listen for sure! It’s crazy and beautiful! She is a true gem.

How was Chace Bickmore dreamed into this world?  He talks about how after a 5 day Byron Katie retreat he was the happiest he has ever been in his entire life!  We discuss some life lessons and the human mind! #thework

The beautiful 3X World Figure Champion Veronica Malloy!  She survives cancer and a rough divorce, that gets her to the podium! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world!  Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen! Now live on The Minds Gym Podcast and YouTube! The Minds Gym Podcast most emotional interview yet! Veronica Malloy, 39 years old and is originally from Brazil.  She is a 3 time World Natural Olympia Figure Champion and has also been the USA Natural Olympia Team Captain and Competitor.  She has lived in the United States for over 20 years. She is currently married to her second husband and has a daughter from her previous marriage that is seventeen and is going to Utah State University. While living in Las Vegas she was diagnosed with uterine cancer, got a divorce, had a baby and experienced some very depressing and dark times.  The secrets she shares during her interview are crazy! How she dealt with this devastating disease.  In 2010 she made a decision to drastically change her life, physically and emotionally.  She took up fitness and a stringent nutrition program to feed her mind, body and soul.   She made a decision to become a healthy and emotionally sound human being. She decided to take care of herself, so she could be a strong and an independent woman. She says, “I wouldn’t trade any of my experiences and trials. It made me who I am today!”   #themindsgympodcast, #hotvmalloy, #veronicamalloy, #cancersurvivor, #cancer, #pnba, #olympianaturals, #saveyourlovelyself, #courage, #trust, #strong, #beautiful

Chris Burkard - The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes the world renown photographer Chris Burkard. He is an amazingly talented photographer, incredible daredevil, has over 3 million Instagram followers, a writer, author and film maker. We discuss how he has learned how to master suffering on a bicycle, his insane 200-800 mile solo nonstop bike races he often does. This interview discusses his mind, his heart and his soul.  He shares about his monkey mind, anxiety, family, traveling, and what makes him tick! What a pleasure it was to have a real conversation with Chris.  His thoughts on the Covid-19 Corona virus and the benefits of it.  We also discuss his new kids book, The Boy Who Spoke To The Earth. He shares briefly about his movie Under An Arctic Sky. A must listen. Hear thoughts about Chris Burkard, you have never heard before! I highly recommend you watch the recent movie he produced, Under An Arctic Sky!  It’s an amazing movie of hard core weather in Iceland and you see how hard he labors to get the perfect and rarest photos and video! His film project documents a journey to remote corners of Iceland in the middle of winter in search of the perfect surf.  The surfers set sail along the frozen shores of Iceland.  A twenty-five year storm arrives and changes their filming plans. If you want to see some of the most beautiful, scenic and artistic cinematography, then watch, Under An Arctic Sky. Thanks Chris Burkard for your time, what a treat it was to converse with you.  #themindsgympodcast #chrisburkard #underanarcticsky #cycling #photography #yourturbolover #saveyourlovelyself #burkardstudio #tedtalk #youtube #monkeymind #surfphotography #surfing #saintstosinners #chrisburkardstudio #mothernature #nature #biking #adventure #iceland #theboywhospoketotheearth #utah #lds #california #tribecafilmfestival #unnur #thework

The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes, Nelson Lee.  He is the founder of Building Brain Waves and has recovered from anxiety, OCD, and depression.  He understands and knows how tough navigating the current world of mental health can be. As a result, he created Building Brain Waves, which is dedicated to educating others about building habits, skills, and an environment that will help them successfully improve their mental health. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group classes, speaking engagements, or the content he creates, he is striving to help you live the life you want to be living.  His story is interesting and thought provoking. Listen up and learn some new tools for your lovely mind.  #buildingbrainwaves, #nelsonlee, #OCD, #anxiety, #depression, #mentalhealth, #themindsgympodcast

Part 2 with Gregg Godfrey he gets very emotional, he shares some very personal life experiences that he’s never shared in public before.  He is the open, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah. He shares more incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world.He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur.Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney  He figured out a way to do what you love and have financial success doing it. He’s a huge fan of The Work of Byron Katie, after struggling with his devastating recent divorce. He Pioneered the crazy nitro circus motorcross daredevil industry, led by Travis Pastrana and was in charge of promoting and  putting massive live shows together. Owner of Godfrey entertainment. In November 2007, he won the Baja 1000, setting a world record for his 1280-mile, 40-hour-and-22-minute solo motorbike run of the off-road race. #dieselbrothers, #travispastrana, #gregggodfrey, #nitrocircus, #baja1000, #emotional, #daredevil, #crazy

The vulnerable, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah shares some incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world. He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur. Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney  He figured out a way to do what you love and have financial success doing it. He’s a huge fan of The Work of Byron Katie, after struggling with his devastating recent divorce. He Pioneered the crazy nitro circus motorcross daredevil industry, led by Travis Pastrana and was in charge of promoting and  putting massive live shows together. Owner of Godfrey entertainment. In November 2007, he won the Baja 1000, setting a world record for his 1280-mile, 40-hour-and-22-minute solo motorbike run of the off-road race. #dieselbrothers, #travispastrana, #gregggodfrey, #nitrocircus, #baja1000, #thework

I’d like to thank all the humans in my life that have assisted in molding me into the human being I have become today. So many people to thank and so many experiences to share. “The work” of Byron Katie has completely changed my perception of reality.  It is the way out of any conflict, crisis, or stressful event.  In my experience it is the solution to any problem that has ever ever existed.   I want to thank you the listeners, the world, Byron Katie, my anxiety and family.  Have a Happy New Year in 2020!  I also share some Ram Dass quotes. What a legacy he left with us.  Thank you all for being you. #thework, #ramdass, #anxiety, #thankyou, #happynewyear2020, #happynewyear, #love, #recovery, #reality, #byronkatie

Taylor Church, the well spoken trilingual LDS bachelor, discusses his life, upbringing and his experience with writing books. He is a professional spikeball player (on the #6 ranked team in the world). He has a podcast, Of Stone & Clay.  Author of two books (I’m Trying Here and Return Not Desired). He has a third book, it is finished but not published yet. He has lived in 18 citiies and has travelled to 19 countries. He is a history major at UVU and an omnivorous reader. Enjoy his story, he even asks myself some great questions!  A great guy and a must listen!  #taylorchurch, #spikeball, #ofstoneandclay, #themindsgympodcast

Cheryl B. Engelhardt is the composer and author of “Luminary” - music and affirmations for mindfulness, focus, and growth. The New York film, commercial, and social justice choral composer turned to creating music specifically for self-awareness after her decade-long struggle with panic attacks. In attempts to find music that supported her anxiety management, writing “Luminary” in a small abandoned mountain town in Greece became her solution. Cheryl graduated from Cornell University and lives in the Hudson Valley in New York. After graduating from Cornell and spending several months SCUBA diving for the United States Geological Survey, she landed a job at a New York City commercial editing house which led to her next job at a jingle composing studio. There, Cheryl started first as a technology assistant, then as a composer and music supervisor, writing music for Fortune 500 companies' commercials. During this time, her love of performing took over and while working in the ad industry, she put together her band and recorded several albums. Currently she is now focused on her lates project, Luminary. She has found a way to quell her anxiety with music, meditation, and exercise. She shares her method and her music expertise on The Minds Gym Podcast. Just another way to help calm the mind. #anxiety, #luminary, #panicattacks, #meditation, #music, #mindfulness, #wellness, #affirmations, #growth, #themind, #themindsgympodcast, #mindmanagement, #imagination

Jordonel, a twice divorced mother of 4, dealt with racism and it was hard to deal with growing up, she spent a lot of years on a farm her mom purchased so she could have animals and find peace. She came from biracial parents.  Her mom also brought many children from unfortunate situations into their home without pay. She studied Psychology/Behavioral Science for 6 years at UVU. Before becoming clinically depressed. She sought help and began gaining weight from medications, and other physical ailments took control of her body and life. She spent 4 years mainly in bed.  She would drink heavily when going out with friends.While in bed for years she began researching ways to heal. Worried she would be dependent on pharmaceutical drugs, she started dropping as many as possible.  She went from about 20 drugs a day to being off drugs completely. In the midst of all of this she was angry and didn't have healthy relationships, nor a positive outlook on the future.  She has been vegan since July 6th 2017.  She has knocked unhealthy addictions out of her life ever since! With a friend she started a 21 Day Vegan Challenge online, it's free. She now helps mentor people through their transition. Life throws challenges but having a healthy mind has dramatically changed how she deals with things. Last year her oldest son survived having a tumor taken out of his brain and three from his lower spine.  She lost her job, her home, and she has now found faith in humanity.  A great listen, and amazing story of perseverance. #themindsgympodcast #trust #faith #love  

Myself, Brandon Bickmore being interviewed by Todd Sylvester inspires, an amazing belief cast. Feeling devastated after a really difficult move when I was in high school which lead to feeling alone and a difficult beliefs about how to make new friends.  After high school I purchased a Subway Sandwich Franchise Store at age 19 which taught me everything I needed to know to run any business which started my entrepreneurial career. Overcoming an issue with drinking.  I discuss surviving an avalanche I caused and buried a friend more than 10 feet deep for about 15 minutes. I recently suffered from a crippling and debilitating bout with anxiety.  This lead to severe suicidal thoughts. Through the Byron Kaite Program, I learned to love life again.  Tune in and you will be inspired by this story and how I live and love life now. Thanks Todd Sylvester, you are an amazing soul! #brandonbickmore #themindsgympodcast #safe #courage #overcome #strong #anxiety #belief #choice #suicideprevention #present #mentalhealth #love #beliefcast #tsinspires