For 25 years, Angie Mays lived in the cycle of severe depression, relying on increased medication, and sacrificing herself to constant burnout and narcissistic relationships. 

She learned the hard way that the only path to true self-mastery wasn't a pill—it was mastering her mindset and learning to put herself first.

In this incredibly human and values-driven conversation, Angie walks us through her darkest hour, detailing the physical and emotional exhaustion caused by overworking and suppressing her feelings with alcohol. 

She explains the profound realization that her thoughts were creating her reality (CBT), the shift from reacting to responding, and why practicing mindset is like going to the gym—requiring constant, inner work. 

This raw episode is dedicated to anyone tired of the endless grind who is ready to cancel the negative thoughts, find their inner strength, and build a life of alignment and joy.

Key Takeaways (What You'll Hear):

• How reaching the highest dose of medication forced Angie to look for a non-chemical cure for her depression.

• The psychological tools (CBT) she used to break the cycle of negative thoughts, feelings, and actions.

• Why constantly saying "yes" to 12-hour shifts and forgiving abusive partners showed a complete lack of self-worth.

• The life-changing mindset shift from reacting to responding, which helps her handle stress without reverting to shouting or tantrums.

• Why putting your children first can still lead to exhaustion and burnout if you don't first put on your own "oxygen mask".

• The importance of treating mindset like exercise in the gym—requiring constant, small efforts to keep your mind fit.

• Why her life changed completely once she committed to her "You First" method, even attracting a partner who mirrors that self-respect.

Tools & Weapons:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The foundational framework for understanding how thoughts lead to feelings, which dictate actions.

• The Mindset Muscle: The analogy that working on your inner mindset is like going to the gym—it requires constant, repetitive inner work, even when you don't see immediate results.

• Respond vs. React: Learning to pause and evaluate a situation instead of shouting or having a tantrum when a problem arises.

• Gratitude & Positive Energy: Recognizing that where energy goes, energy flows, and choosing positivity eliminates the "heavy" feeling that negativity creates.

• Find Your Phoenix: The idea of recognizing your own power to be reborn and empowered through self-mastery.

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