Building the Mindfulness Muscle: Stephen Schettini’s Practical Approach

The function of mindfulness is to expose your own reactivity so that it’s no longer unconscious so that you see it.” – Stephen Schettini In this episode, Ana Melikian sits down with former Buddhist monk turned author, coach, and teacher, Stephen Schettini, to delve deep into the practice of mindfulness. Stephen, who spent eight years… Continue reading Building the Mindfulness Muscle: Stephen Schettini’s Practical Approach

AI and Education: Shifting Paradigms with Nick Potkalitsky

Technology is like the great disruptor or the great amplifier.” -Nick Potkalitsky In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, is joined by Nick Potkalitsky to delve into the multifaceted world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. They discuss the current challenges students face with AI, often due to a lack of proper mental frameworks and… Continue reading AI and Education: Shifting Paradigms with Nick Potkalitsky

From Fixed to Growth: Transform Your Mindset

We have a growth mindset in certain areas of our lives, but have fixed mindsets in other areas. The fixed mindsets that we are not aware of can prevent us from being successful.” -Ana Melikian. Ph.D. In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the transformative concept of the growth mindset. Rebroadcasting a classic… Continue reading From Fixed to Growth: Transform Your Mindset

Resilience Training: Using Failure as a Tool to Enhance Success

Resilience is that quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever.” -Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Ana Melikian delves into the essential yet challenging topic of resilience in the face of failure. Revisiting an episode from 2014, Ana corrects her previous notion of merely accepting… Continue reading Resilience Training: Using Failure as a Tool to Enhance Success

The Power of Yet: Unlocking Growth Mindset and Expanding Possibilities

Every time you hear a voice saying “You are not______.”Add YET: “I am not ______ YET. -From Dr. Dweck’s Mindset work. In this episode, host Ana Melikian delves into the concept of the “power of yet” and its pivotal role in fostering a growth mindset. Drawing from the renowned work of Dr. Carol Dweck, Ana… Continue reading The Power of Yet: Unlocking Growth Mindset and Expanding Possibilities

AI Audio Overview of the MINDSET ZONE Book

“The first step is just acknowledging that we all have them. These biases exist. We all have them.” – Ana Melikian, Ph.D. Exploring insights from her book, “Mindset Zone: Actualize Your Human Potential,” Dr. Ana Melikian uses this new AI-driven podcast format to help make complex ideas more accessible and actionable. Ana introduces the amazing… Continue reading AI Audio Overview of the MINDSET ZONE Book

How To Disagree Respectfully with Justin Jones-Fosu

 We can vehemently disagree with someone’s ideology and yet still passionately pursue their humanity.” -Justin Jones-Fosu In this episode, Ana Melikian speaks with the extraordinary Justin Jones-Fosu, a speaker, author, and social entrepreneur, about mastering the art of respectful disagreement in an increasingly divided world. They delve into Justin’s latest book, “I Respectfully Disagree,” which… Continue reading How To Disagree Respectfully with Justin Jones-Fosu

Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth

“Use words with care and attention.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the timeless wisdom of “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing particularly on the power of words. Ana uncovers the concept of “self-limiting beliefs” or “mindset blind spots” and speaks about how to overcoming these obstacles… Continue reading Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth

Breathing New Life into the Red Telephone Booth

“How can we transform something obsolete into something new that honors the past and brings innovation and joy?” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, takes us on an intriguing journey through the streets of London, where she discovers a reinvented red telephone booth that serves as an inspiring metaphor for innovation and… Continue reading Breathing New Life into the Red Telephone Booth

Exploring Mindset Definitions

“Mindsets are habits of mind.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, revisits a significant discussion on leveraging the power of mindsets to unlock human potential. Originally recorded in January 2023, this rebroadcast celebrates the release of her book, “Mindset Zone,” which delves deep into how our mindsets can shape our possibilities. Ana… Continue reading Exploring Mindset Definitions