About: Ana Melikian, Ph.D.

Bio: Ana Melikian, Ph.D. is the host of the MINDSET ZONE podcast. Her keynote, "The Happiness Fallacy" uncovers the 7 blind spots preventing us from achieving our highest potential. Learn more about Ana here.


Be More Intentional With Your Attention

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“Intention is more important than attention.” -Ana Melikian In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the importance of intentionality and mental fitness in navigating life’s challenges. She emphasizes the power of cultivating intention in our daily lives to achieve our goals and aspirations. Ana highlights the significance of redirecting our… Continue reading Be More Intentional With Your Attention

Harnessing Positivity for Success: Chris Toledo’s Journey from Basketball to Motivational Speaking

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“My trademark brand of positivity is called positosis.” -Chris Toledo In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian talks with Chris Toledo, a former professional basketball player turned motivational speaker, about his career journey and the pivotal role positivity played in his success. Toledo shares his experiences from playing basketball in college and… Continue reading Harnessing Positivity for Success: Chris Toledo’s Journey from Basketball to Motivational Speaking

From Resistance to Embracing Mel Robbins’ #5SecondRule

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I still remember clearly walking down the stairs in my family house where I grew up in Portugal, thinking about something I wanted to do.  Without saying anything to my mom about my desires, she would somehow suggest the same thing I had been thinking. And just like that, her suggestion was the kiss of… Continue reading From Resistance to Embracing Mel Robbins’ #5SecondRule

Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption

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“It is an odd reality of being human that we are always changing, yet we dislike change. Especially too much, too fast.” -Giles Crouch | Digital Anthropologist In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the paradox of human evolution amidst technological advancement, with a focus on identity shift in the digital era. Drawing insights from… Continue reading Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption