This week’s episode has a special guest Jason Thompson - the owner/founder of Jay’s Way Moving Company based in Queens, New York. The guys cover the topics • Jay growing up in Queens • Lessons learned from his parents • Jay being strong-minded as a young child • Starting Jays Way Moving in his early 20s • Tips on things Jay does to perform his job and perform in life. Contact Jay for your next move (in and outside of NY). Facebook @jaysway.us Instagram @jayswaymoving Website: ww...
In this week's episode Elliot had a informative conversation with Verdel Jones (pun intended.. LOL). They discuss topics that includeVerdel's upbringing and inspirationVerdel's 30-year career in educationVerdel's recent retirementAdventures in transition Learn more about Verdel and her work IG verdel_jones Nonprofit: Share, Inform, Enlighten Talk Show: Conversations With Verdel Jones - Youtube Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube ...
Welcome to Season 5! We discuss transforming mindsets to the next Chapter! Elliot gives an update on his own personal journey (rare insight). Website: www.mentalconditioningmovement.com Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about Elliot Allen and the Mental Conditioning Movement Website Social Media: IG/FB/LinkedIn/YouTube @mentalconditioningmovement Purchase Elliot's latest book "12 Roun...
To commemorate Father's Day, in this week's episode of the Mental Conditioning Gym podcast, Elliot speaks with Mike Dorsey. Mike is a Personal Development coach and host of the Black Father's NOW! podcast. When you have a Mental Conditioning coach and Personal Development Coach on the same episode AND speaking about such a powerful topic as fatherhood then you know this is going to be a GREAT episode filled with a lot of takeaways. Gentlemen get your pen and paper! Episode Highlights: Influ...
In this week's episode, Elliot speaks to fitness trainer and studio owner Brittany Cole to bring together the parallels of physical fitness and mental fitness. Highlights: Linking physical conditioning to mental conditioning Being "wild" as a child Effects from her parents divorce Surprising career before finding fitness Failure vs Setback Joys and challenges about being a fitness trainer Creating community and a "safe place" for women Multitasking business with being newly married an...
May is the month to celebrate motherhood. In today's episode, Rhoda Brown-Blackburn shares with us her story of adopting her son. Elliot speaks to Rhoda about her family's road to adoption. This episode is for anyone that may be thinking about adoption or just curious how the process goes. Some highlights from today's episode: The mindset needed to prepare being an adoptive parentRhoda and her husband's "WHY" for adopting3 types of adoptionAdoption misconceptionsThe selection process f...
In this week's episode of the Mental Conditioning Gym Podcast, Elliot is emphasizing what mental exercises are needed to build mental muscle in managing Mental Debt Consolidation. He uses the example of everyday financial issues to help you better understand the mind-set aspect needed. Highlights include: Mental Debt Consolidation vs Financial Debt ConsolidationBills = Life ChallengesThe OverwhelmApplying the 4 Principles of Mental Conditioning to help manage mental debt consolidationM...
This week's podcast, Elliot speaks with Clarine Henderson. Clarine is a Mental Health Awareness Advocate and an advocate for families. Right in line with our beliefs here at the Mental Conditioning Gym and the Mental Conditioning Movement. Some Highlights: Being a Mental Health Awareness Advocate The value of family Being the oldest of 6 Managing anxiety as a youth Men vs Women managing mental health Mental Health Awareness and Dating Conflict Resolution in relationships Transitioning...
In today's solo episode, Elliot talks about how the Pressure of life affects us all. Some highlights include: Evander Holyfield's interesting response to the "bite fight" with Mike TysonThe Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar SlapThe New York City Subway Mass ShootingMen are susceptible Marriages are susceptible We all have busted a pipe or two in our lifetimeHow we learn-- no judgement You can learn about the Mental Conditioning Gym by visiting the website to get more information and see u...
This week Elliot speaks with two sister who both work in law enforcement. Take a listen to how this all came about and the mindset needed to make it happen. Highlights: Growing up in Harlem in New York City Public Housing The inspiration and mindset for both to choose to work in law enforcementMiddle Child SyndromeYoungest Child SyndromeWho sent who to the emergency room as kidsInfluences in life of what NOT to doFulfilling childhood dreams You can learn more about the host Elliot...
Welcome back to season 4 of the podcast. New name but same host and the same all important message on the importance of our mindset and mental conditioning. A place to build our mental muscle. Formerly the Life's GPS Podcast. Highlights: Why the name change?Composer reveal behind the new intro/outro musicWhat is the Mental Conditioning Gym?How we all have a Mental Conditioning Gym but don't realize itSeason 4 expectations You can support by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review,...
In today's episode of Life's GPS Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kateri Clark. Kateri is the creative brain behind the design our first Mental Conditioning Gym. I had a vision of how I wanted things to look and she made it come to life. Such a talent! Some highlights of what we discussed: What led her to becoming an artist?What is her creative process?What are some influences in her life?Mindset being a Millennial You can listen to today's episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
In today's episode I share details about our first physical space-- Mental Conditioning Gym. This type of gym is the first of it's kind in NY and maybe even in the United States. A place to come and work out your mind and mindset. I also answer some frequently asked questions I've been getting recently. Those start at 20 minutes in. You can find out more details on the website www.mentalconditioninggym.com Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episo...
In today's episode, my wife Michele is our special guest. Michele (with some input from myself also) discuss what it's been like being family caregivers to aging parents these last 10 years especially in the last 1 year. We discuss what we've learned and she gives us some tips to help you if you too are in this phase of life caring for aging loved ones. Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about El...
In today's episode we have special guest Julie Cunningham of Julie's Star Travel Agency and Star's Spice N Tea Shop in Elmont, NY. We discuss how Julie pivoted in her career/business over the years and especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic. We also tackle the current state of the travel industry during the Pandemic. Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about Elliot Allen and the Mental Conditioni...
It's been a while and I apologize for the unplanned hiatus, but life took my family on a rough journey these last 6-9 months. In today's episode I do a quick recap of the Life's GPS podcast and what the purpose is for the podcast. In this episode I share some great clips from past episodes over the past 3 seasons that help showcase Mental Conditioning and how we all have it. You can listen to this episode and any other past episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or direc...
In today's episode, Elliot speaks with Brian Adams. Brian is a former professional boxer. Currently he does boxing commentating and is the Community Liaison for the NYPD. Mindset and Mental Conditioning is covered from childhood foundation to present day. Today is Part 2 of 2. In this episode we cover Goals Traveling Business of boxing Boxing commentating Mindset to deal with a loss Transitioning out of being an active boxer Being a Community Liaison with NYPD You can hear this podcast o...
In today's episode, Elliot speaks with Brian Adams. Brian is a former professional boxer. He is currently a boxing commentator and the Community Liaison for the NYPD. Mindset is covered from childhood foundation to present. This is a 2 part episode. In today's episode they cover Growing up in Brooklyn, New York Childhood Influences Thinking QUICK vs Thinking FAST Influence from his parents Winning vs Getting Beat Mindset Needed to Train for a fight You can hear this podcast on Apple ...
In this week's episode of Life's GPS, Elliot shares about the recent passing of his older brother over the holidays. He shares how he's been getting through this time of grieving and shares some tips that can help the next person going through a loss of a loved one. Thank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about Elliot Allen and the Mental Conditioning Movement Website Social Media: IG/FB/LinkedIn/Yo...
In this week's episode, I had the pleasure to interview one of the best DJs I know and respect... Jarell Greene aka DJ CEO. We talk about all things music and dig deep into his foundation. We covered many things including... How DJ CEO got started?Growing up in talent rich Brooklyn, NYThe influence from his DadWhen he realized he interpreted music differentlyHaving 2 "first gigs"The vibe he gets when he dj'sMusic's effect on society and radio You can follow him on IG @DJ CEO Thank you f...