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Mind Set in Stone Podcast
Mind Set in Stone Podcast
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Mind Set in Stone Podcasts is a deep-dive book podcast hosted by Dave, Poppy, Larrell and Jazz, designed to explore the ideas and themes that shape our world. Each episode unpacks the layers of thought-provoking books, offering listeners fresh insights and engaging discussions that inspire curiosity and self-reflection. From timeless classics to modern thought leaders, Dave, Poppy Larrell and Jazz connect stories to life lessons, making each episode a journey into the minds behind the words.
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What if Valentine’s Day wasn’t about cards, flowers, or one perfect night, but about learning how to love in a way that actually lasts? In this Valentine’s Day special, Dave and Poppy explore The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman and unpack what separates short-lived romance from deep, enduring connection. They dive into Chapman’s insights on intentional love, emotional safety, and the everyday habits that keep relationships strong long after the excitement fades. The discussion...
What if the pressure to be perfect is the very thing holding you back from becoming who you’re meant to be? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani, a powerful call to let go of perfectionism and choose courage instead. They explore how many of us, especially women, are conditioned to seek approval, avoid risk, and stay within safe boundaries. Drawing from Reshma’s personal experiences and research, the conversation looks at why striving to be flaw...
What if intention isn’t something you do, but something you align with? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer, a deeply reflective book that reframes intention as a universal force rather than a personal effort. They unpack Dyer’s idea that intention is the invisible energy behind creation and how aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions with it changes how life responds to you. Dave and Poppy discuss the shift from ego-driven goals to purpose...
What if the only thing stopping you from living the life you want is the story you keep telling yourself? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, a bold and uplifting book that blends humour, mindset shifts, and straight-talking advice to help you step into your confidence. They explore Sincero’s core themes around self-belief, fear, money, and personal responsibility, showing how unconscious habits and limiting thoughts keep people stuck. Dave and Pop...
What if managing money stopped feeling overwhelming and started feeling empowering? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche, a practical and compassionate guide to building financial confidence without shame, confusion, or fear. They walk through Tiffany’s ten-step framework for getting your finances in order, from budgeting and saving to investing, credit, and long-term planning. Dave and Poppy explore why so many people feel anxious around mon...
What if your soul, not your ego, is meant to be in charge of your life? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav, a deeply reflective book that invites readers to shift from external power to authentic, soul-led living. They unpack Zukav’s core ideas around intention, responsibility, and emotional awareness, looking at how every choice carries spiritual meaning. Dave and Poppy discuss the difference between fear-based motives and love-based intentions, ...
What if the biggest obstacle to success isn’t your circumstances, but the way you think about them? In this episode, Dave and Poppy revisit Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams, a sharp and practical look at how perception, mindset, and mental framing influence the results you get in life. They explore Adams’ core idea that success comes from learning how to think more effectively rather than trying to control every outcome. Dave and Poppy break down concepts such as reframing failure, foc...
What if the signs you’ve been waiting for aren’t external signals, but shifts happening inside your own brain? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Signs by neuroscientist Tara Swart, a fascinating follow-up that blends brain science, intuition, and conscious awareness to help you recognise opportunities you may be overlooking. They unpack how your reticular activating system, emotional state, and belief patterns influence what you notice and respond to in everyday life. Dave and...
What if the limits you believe in are the very thing holding you back from your true potential? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins, a high-energy classic that explores how personal mastery begins with understanding your mind, emotions, and behaviour. They unpack Robbins’ core ideas around belief systems, emotional state, and the power of focus. Dave and Poppy discuss how language shapes experience, how physiology influences confidence, and why modelli...
What if long-term wealth isn’t about quick wins, but about thinking differently from everyone else? In this episode, Dave and Poppy break down The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom, a clear look at the mindset and principles behind one of the most successful investors of all time. They walk through Buffett’s core approach to investing: understanding businesses rather than chasing markets, staying patient when others panic, and making decisions based on logic rather than emotion. ...
What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the way you think? In this episode, Dave and Poppy take a close look at Believe It to Achieve It by Brian Tracy, a short but powerful guide that explains how your mindset shapes your results more than anything else. They unpack Tracy’s core message: change your beliefs and your behaviour follows. Dave and Poppy explore how self-image influences daily decisions, why confidence is a skill rather than a personality trai...
What if changing just one small routine could reshape your entire life? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, a clear and engaging look at why we do what we do, and how habits can be rebuilt from the inside out. We break down the habit loop of cue, routine, and reward, showing how this simple framework explains everything from morning rituals to career success. Dave and Poppy dig into Duhigg’s real-world examples, including how organisations, at...
What if the key to a happier life isn’t trying to fix everything, but choosing what truly deserves your energy? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, a blunt and refreshing guide that challenges the idea that we should always aim to be positive. They walk through Manson’s core message: life is full of problems, and meaning comes from choosing the ones that matter. Dave and Poppy explore why constant positivity leads to frustration,...
What if the life you want isn’t something you chase, but something you learn to align with? In this episode, Dave and Poppy dive into Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi, a modern guide that blends emotional healing, mindset work, and intentional action into a clear path for personal transformation. They walk through Roxie’s seven steps, being clear in your vision, removing fear and doubt, aligning your behaviour, overcoming tests from the universe, embracing gra...
What if manifesting wasn’t mystical at all, but a skill anyone can learn with the right understanding of how energy, focus, and intention work? In this episode, Dave and Poppy unpack The Magic of Manifesting by Ryuu Shinohara, a clear and practical guide that breaks manifestation down into simple, actionable principles. They explore Shinohara’s core idea that your subconscious mind drives most of your outcomes, and that changing your inner programming is the key to shifting your externa...
What if the key to changing your life isn’t luck, timing, or talent, but the science behind how your brain works? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Source by neuroscientist Tara Swart, a book that blends cutting-edge brain science with practical manifestation principles. Together, they break down how your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and habits physically shape your neural pathways, influence decision-making, and create your lived reality. Dave and Poppy dive into Swart’...
What if the true power to shape your destiny has been within you all along—just waiting to be unlocked? In this inspiring episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, Dave and Poppy explore The Secret of the Ages by Robert Collier, a timeless classic that reveals how your thoughts, imagination, and faith can be harnessed to manifest abundance and success. They uncover Collier’s simple yet profound principles for aligning the conscious and subconscious mind to create the life you desire. Fr...
What if the greatest threat to humanity isn’t war or disease, but our own creation? In this thought-provoking episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, Dave and Poppy explore Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom, a groundbreaking examination of artificial intelligence and the possible futures it could create. From machine learning surpassing human cognition to the moral dilemmas of AI alignment, this discussion dives deep into the ethical, existential, and philosophical questions surroundi...
What if the seed of greatness was already planted within you, just waiting to grow? In this empowering episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy dive into The Seeds of Greatness by Denis Waitley, a timeless classic that reveals how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary success by unlocking the potential already within them. Dave and Poppy explore the ten life-changing principles Waitley calls “seeds,” such as self-esteem, self-discipline, and responsibility, eac...
What if understanding people was as simple as knowing their colour? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy explore Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson, the fascinating breakdown of human behaviour through four distinct personality types: Red (dominant), Yellow (inspiring), Green (stable), and Blue (analytical). Dave and Poppy uncover how recognising these traits can completely transform your communication, relationships, and leadership approach. They d...



