Mindset Zone

“Insights are not enough to sustain lasting change.” – Ana Melikian Welcome to another episode of the Mindset Zone podcast, where we dive deep into the world of personal growth and self-improvement. In today's episode, I'll be exploring a powerful method called the PIE Method – a simple three-step approach that will help you amplify… Continue reading The P.I.E. Method The post The P.I.E. Method appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“Social media has mastered intermittent reinforcements as well, or even better, than a casino's slot machine.“ — Ana Melikian In today's episode, we'll be diving deep into the concept of FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out. Inspired by the insights from Gina Bianchini's book “Purpose,” we explore how FOMO affects our lives and keeps us… Continue reading FOMO is Real The post FOMO is Real appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“A good mission statement, in my opinion, is seven words or less and be answered with a yes or no.” — Josh Patrick Welcome to another exciting episode of Mindset Zone! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Josh Patrick, who will delve into the fascinating world of MVVs, or Mission, Vision, and Values.… Continue reading MVV – Mission, Vision, and Values with Josh Patrick The post MVV – Mission, Vision, and Values with Josh Patrick appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“I'm a human being. I am not a machine. I'm just like you. I just chose a different career.” — Tammy Barlette In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the world of retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Tammy Barlette. With her extensive experience in high-pressure situations, Tammy brings valuable insights as a mental… Continue reading Tactics to Persevere Through Hard Times with Tammy Barlette The post Tactics to Persevere Through Hard Times with Tammy Barlette appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“Recognizing that working harder and more doesn't actually equate to better performance or success.” — Mary Stelletello Mary joins me today to shed light on the profound effects of burnout. Mary candidly shares one of her burnout stories and the toll it took on her. She emphasizes the importance of managing energy levels and prioritizing… Continue reading Breaking the Cycles of Burnout with Mary Stelletello The post Breaking the Cycles of Burnout with Mary Stelletello appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“If we get together as a community to make a difference and keep hope alive, then it is possible to make change.” – Ana Melikian I recently had the opportunity of seeing the premiere of Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope here at the Arizona Science Center with my 14-year-old daughter. Reasons for Hope is a… Continue reading Reasons for Hope The post Reasons for Hope appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“When we use ‘stressed’ and ‘overwhelmed’ as the same, we lose a container for when things get really overwhelming—when we feel upside down and underwater.” – Ana Melikian Have you ever noticed how drinking your morning coffee from your favorite mug makes that experience magical? In her book, Atlas of the Heart, American researcher and… Continue reading Differentiating Stressed from Overwhelmed – Why is this important? The post Differentiating Stressed from Overwhelmed – Why is this important? appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“A dialogue is not an event. It’s a process that’s not going to happen in one meeting, and it’s a journey that requires a lot of commitment to listening, to honesty, and to vulnerability.” – Bhakti Karkare Bhakti joins me today to outline her framework for facilitating dialogue and discuss how it can be used… Continue reading Dialogue: Beyond Speaking & Listening with Bhakti Karkare The post Dialogue: Beyond Speaking & Listening with Bhakti Karkare appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“Teacher’ sounds like you’re supposed to teach when you actually need to lead the learning. Sometimes, we lead the learning by teaching, but there are more ways to lead learning other than teaching.” – Lee Jenkins Lee Jenkins joins me today to discuss how schools are failing our kids and what can be done to… Continue reading How Schools Are Failing Our Kids with Lee Jenkins The post How Schools Are Failing Our Kids with Lee Jenkins appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“We’re all connected as humanity. When we’re not in sync with ourselves, it’s difficult to create harmony and be in tune with everybody else.” – Maris Segal Ken and Maris join me today to discuss the four universal rhythms of relationships at home and work. It’s all about, “Show up with respect, stand up and… Continue reading The RFactor, Relationships at Home and Work with Ken Ashby & Maris Segal The post The RFactor, Relationships at Home and Work with Ken Ashby & Maris Segal appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“The patients would sit up after their veneers had been placed and just cry. For the first time in their lives, they feel like they have the confidence to smile, talk, and eat. That was my ‘why.’” – Mark Willes Mark joins me today to discuss how giving back can give meaning to our work.… Continue reading Give Back a Smile with Mark Willes The post Give Back a Smile with Mark Willes appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“Acting is symbiotic with human life, culture, and how we interact with others.” – Darrell Stern Darrell joins me today to discuss thriving through loss and transforming challenges into opportunities to thrive. He explains how he first got into musical theater and describes how the art helped him get out of his shell. He describes… Continue reading Loss, Acting, and Connection with Darrell Stern The post Loss, Acting, and Connection with Darrell Stern appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“It’s a miracle that we are here—that we are curious beings who want to learn and expand possibilities for ourselves, for the ones around us, for the world, and for the universe.” – Ana Melikian When you were a child, did you get a chance to write a message on a piece of paper, put… Continue reading Message In A Bottle. To The Moon and Beyond. The post Message In A Bottle. To The Moon and Beyond. appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“If you can see the space between stimulus and response, you start having the power to choose your response. This is the core of self-leadership and your self-development” – Ana Melikian What is the difference between a stressor and a stress response? The answer—that the stressor is what triggers the stress response—may be simple and… Continue reading Differentiating Stressors & Stress Responses for Improved Well-being The post Differentiating Stressors & Stress Responses for Improved Well-being appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“We can certainly learn how to be more efficient, how to be high-performance, how to make a bigger positive impact, and still have the energy to enjoy the fruits of our labor—and that is really important.” – Ana Melikian Have you checked in with yourself to see if you’re exhausted at work? Have you asked… Continue reading Understanding Burnout: A Reflection The post Understanding Burnout: A Reflection appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“We need to up our game, think differently, and expand our horizons. Elevating our consciousness and becoming better humans, loving more, taking care of our environment—that’s what represents the best you.” – Bernardo Moya Bernardo joins me today to discuss his journey toward self-development. He explains how wanting to improve his communication and sales skills… Continue reading The Best You with Bernardo Moya The post The Best You with Bernardo Moya appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“Learning to tap into human potential by working smarter and not harder allowed me to achieve my goals without waking up tired every day. I could enjoy life and my family—travel and exercise more.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, I join Jenny Lynne at the Death of a Workaholic podcast to discuss unlocking human… Continue reading Work Smarter, Not Harder: Jenny Lynne Erickson Interviews Ana Melikian The post Work Smarter, Not Harder: Jenny Lynne Erickson Interviews Ana Melikian appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“It takes a team, a village, a nation to move this needle of building more housing and getting individuals out of homeless shelters into stable housing.” – Jenna Juniper Jenna joins me today to discuss the personal experiences that led her to work in—and advocate for—affordable housing. She describes how having access to housing enabled… Continue reading Changing the Mindset of Homelessness with Jenna Juniper The post Changing the Mindset of Homelessness with Jenna Juniper appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“Wine, when aged, is way more expensive. We value antiques because they represent a different age and tell a different story. Why don’t we apply the same thing to people?” – Phyllis Ayman Phyllis joins me today to discuss how we can shift the conversation around aging. She describes life and aging as the stages… Continue reading Rethinking Aging with Phyllis Ayman The post Rethinking Aging with Phyllis Ayman appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

“If you have no idea who you are, then you haven’t been the best you. Work hard and make up for the time and become the best you.” – David Richman David joins me today to discuss transformation, trauma, cancer, and emotions. He describes the wake-up call that made him take ownership of his life’s… Continue reading Transformation, Trauma, Cancer and Emotions. A Conversation with David Richman The post Transformation, Trauma, Cancer and Emotions. A Conversation with David Richman appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..