Iron Minds
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn business and life, operating with a strong mind and a present heart is the key to success. Join San Diego entrepreneurs Cesar Vallin and John Robinson as they delve deep into mental health issues, powerful stories of trauma and redemption all while learning techniques to strengthen your own mental resolve and wellbeing. Each episode contains compelling information and words to live by to help you on your journey to master the 6 pillars of an Iron Mind: Honor, Intent, Tenacity, Courage, Commitment, Pain.
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Unpacking Trauma and Gaslighting with Kahila Hedayatzadeh, M.A. | Part 1
October 11, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome to the Iron Minds Podcast! 🎙️ In our very first episode of a captivating two-part series, your hosts Cesar and John delve deep into the realms of mental health and relationships with our extraordinary guest, Kahila Hedayatzadeh, M.A. Join us as we embark on an insightful journey, exploring topics like trauma and gaslighting within the context of relationships. Kahila's expertise and personal experiences provide invaluable insights that can help you navigate the complexities of these...
Latino Perspectives on Law and Life with personal injury lawyer, David Munoz
September 28, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWelcome back to another exciting episode of Iron Minds, the podcast where we dive deep into intriguing conversations that empower and inspire. In this episode, your hosts Cesar Vallin and John Robinson are joined by a very special guest, the esteemed Personal Injury Lawyer, David Munoz, who also happens to be the managing partner of Mission Personal Injury Lawyers in sunny San Diego! Join us for an enlightening discussion as David Munoz, or @Imdavidmunoz on social media, shares his remarkab...
Chase Fisher, CEO of Blenders Eyewear talks about his new found success and how to balance it all
September 21, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBWelcome back to another inspiring episode of the Iron Minds Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship, mental health, and self-improvement with a special guest who's a true trailblazer in the business world. Join us as we sit down with Chase Fisher, the brilliant mind behind the incredible success story of Blenders Eyewear. Chase Fisher started his journey as a young entrepreneur with a vision to disrupt the eyewear industry, and he did just that! Fr...
RaqC | EP 15 | Iron MInds | FULL EPISODE
March 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBSpecial Guest Raquel “RaqC” Cordova has been coined The Queen of Spanglish Media. Raquel’s radio career began in 2000 at U92.7 in Palm Springs as the morning show co-host. Shortly after, Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. offered her an on-air position with the regional Mexican station, La Ley 107.9 in Chicago. Her successful run in Chicago allowed her to master the art of radio, as well as fine-tune her second language, Spanish. When learning that a station in Los Angeles was being restructu...
DOMINICK CRUZ | EP 13 | Iron Minds | FULL EPISODE
February 17, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBSpecial Guest Dominick Cruz is one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time. Dominick Rojelio Cruz (born September 3, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion and was also the final bantamweight titleholder of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). Cruz is noted for his unorthodox movement, powerful wrestling base, quick striking, and his tendency to attack fro...
DOMINICK CRUZ | EP 14 | Iron Minds | FULL EPISODE
February 17, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBSpecial Guest Dominick Cruz is one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time. Dominick Rojelio Cruz (born September 3, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion and was also the final bantamweight titleholder of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). Cruz is noted for his unorthodox movement, powerful wrestling base, quick striking, and his tendency to attack fro...
FRANKIE J | Iron Minds | Ep 13 | FULL EPISODE
February 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBSpecial Guest Frankie J is a Multi-platinum Mexican-American singer & songwriter. Tijuana-born and San Diego-raised R&B artist Frankie J was musically raised on Latin music and American artists like Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye. In 1999, Frankie became a member of Los Kumbia Kings. After a few years with the group, Frankie went solo with 2003's What’s a Man to Do?, released on Columbia Records. One (2005), Un Nuevo Día (2006), and Priceless (also 2006) followed. After parting ways with Co...
GEENA THE LATINA | Iron Minds | Ep. 12 | FULL EPISODE
January 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBSpecial Guest Geena the Latina is a prominent radio personality in San Diego, CA. Originally from Los Angeles, now residing in San Diego, Geena the Latina has been a staple on San Diego’s #1 Hit Music Station Channel 933 for more than 15 years now. Arguably one of the most recognized and beloved radio personalities in San Diego, Geena is the host of “The Geena the Latina and Frankie V Morning Show.” She was voted as “Best Radio Personality” in the San Diego Union Tribune in 2019. In 2018, s...
JEREMY STEPHENS | Iron Minds | Ep 11 | FULL EPISODE
January 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSpecial Guest Jeremy Stephens is an accomplished MMA fighter who exudes courage and confidence.Stephens was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 26, 1986, and came from a broken home. When he was eight years old, Stephens parents divorced and he constantly switched between schools while also living in various apartments, shelters, and even in his mother’s car before moving to Norwalk, Iowa with his father, who was granted custody of Stephens when he was in the fifth grade. Growing up, Stephens p...
JOSE MARTINEZ | Iron Minds | Ep 10 | FULL EPISODE
December 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBSpecial Guest Jose Martinez is a purple heart recipient and an adaptive surfer for Team USA.Jose is a retired army specialist who was born in Compton, CA. On March 3, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan, Jose’s life changed forever. He stepped on an I.E.D and instantly lost both legs and his right arm. In a harrowing rescue, Jose against all odds made it to Walter Reed Medical Center. He remained there for 2 years recovering.Jose would not let his injury defeat him, so he started challenging ...
NATE BOYER | Iron Minds | Ep 9 | FULL EPISODE
December 02, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBSpecial Guest Nate Boyer is a renaissance man. He’s a former active-duty Green Beret, who is also a world traveler, a philanthropist, and a community leader. Boyer played college football as a walk-on for the prestigious University of Texas despite never playing a down of organized football. He is a former member of the Seattle Seahawks professional football team. In 2016, Nate met with Colin Kaepernick during his protest, and inspired him to take a knee instead of sitting during the nation...
HECTOR RODRIGUEZ | Iron Minds | EP 8 | FULL EPISODE
November 25, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBSpecial Guest Hector Rodriguez is a challenge seeker and ultramarathon runner that resides in San Diego, CA. Hector’s ultrarunning journey started in late 2018 after seeing people close to him start to have cracks in their mental mindsets. He began to see people in his circle use alcohol and other substances to help them deal with their depression, anxiety, and anger. He knew he had to be the one to lead by example so he grabbed David Goggin’s Can’t Hurt Me book and set off on a journey to...
JOSUE BARRON | EP 7 | Iron Minds | FULL EPISODE
November 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBSpecial Guest Josue Barron is a retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient. Growing up in Cudahy, CA, Josue did not have many opportunities or role models, so at the age of 13, he joined a gang. After a few years of living a dangerous lifestyle in the streets of Los Angeles, Josue knew it was time for a change. After graduating high school in 2007, he decided to live by a different code––that of the U.S. Marine Corps. After Infantry training, he joined the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5) i...
PAIN BODY | EP 6 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
October 28, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBJohn and Cesar are at their most vulnerable when discussing their relationship with unresolved pain and trauma. They delve into the perceived causes of their pain and have impactful cathartic moments. They challenge each other to examine how negative emotions manifest in their lives affect their behavior and decision-making. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (:40) John discusses how his unprocessed pain and suffering led to him not coming off as intended in this episode’s initial recording. (9:51) Ces...
PAIN BODY | EP 6 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
October 28, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBJohn and Cesar are at their most vulnerable when discussing their relationship with unresolved pain and trauma. They delve into the perceived causes of their pain and have impactful cathartic moments. They challenge each other to examine how negative emotions manifest in their lives affect their behavior and decision-making. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (:40) John discusses how his unprocessed pain and suffering led to him not coming off as intended in this episode’s initial recording. (9:51) Ces...
COMMITMENT | EP 5 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
October 14, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJohn and Cesar dive deep into negative and positive commitments while sharing the tools and strategies they personally use to remain committed to what they really want. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (1:15) John explains how being conscious and present-minded is imperative to staying committed. (4:47) John shares one of the most transformational questions we should all ask ourselves, “What do I really really really want?” (16:40) Cesar reveals how his past struggles and destructive behavior f...
COURAGE | EP 4 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
September 30, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBCesar and John reveal how courage came into play during their business and life experiences and discuss the choices they made along the way. They instill the various processes and methods they currently utilize to promote courageous decisions. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (1:52) Cesar and John discuss courage as a business owner during early Covid-19 shutdowns and the fallout of those decisions. (8:36) Cesar discusses Tim Ferris’ fear setting process and how it applies to him. (9:43) John ...
COURAGE | EP 4 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
September 30, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBCesar and John reveal how courage came into play during their business and life experiences and discuss the choices they made along the way. They instill the various processes and methods they currently utilize to promote courageous decisions. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (1:52) Cesar and John discuss courage as a business owner during early Covid-19 shutdowns and the fallout of those decisions. (8:36) Cesar discusses Tim Ferris’ fear setting process and how it applies to him. (9:43) John ...
TENACITY | EP 3 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
September 16, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBFrom running marathons to dealing with alcoholism and addiction, learn how Cesar and John approach tenacity on a daily basis. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (1:32) Cesar discusses how he fell in love with tenacity during his first marathon and recounts his life-changing experience finally crossing the finish line. (20:28) John explains how to build tenacity as a muscle and shares his mindset of play.(27:54) Cesar and John examine self-discipline’s relationship with tenacity, and Cesar opens up abou...
INTENTIONALITY | EP 2 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode 2 - Intention Cesar and John discuss their approach to intention in their personal and professional lives, while sharing techniques to guide the listener on the path of intention. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (0:38) John recaps episode 1 and tackles the topic of honor. (2:55) John and Cesar articulate the concept of intention and give advice on how to stay motivated during adversity. (26:25) Cesar delves into neuroplasticity and how it affects the body and the mind. (43:02) ...
MULLIGAN | EP 1 | Iron Minds | FULL Episode
August 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBSan Diego entrepreneurs Cesar Vallin and John Robinson introduce themselves and delve deep into past pain and current practices. They discuss the core values of an Iron Mind and why it is important for success. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: (0:19) John takes us through an exercise to get your mind present. (8:45) Cesar and John talk about the inception of the podcast and why it is important. (32:15) Cesar shares his mental and physical transformation from 2014-present. (51:13) John and Cesar...