Mental Conditioning Gym

Fatherhood Discussion with Mike Dorsey

To commemorate Father's Day, in this week's episode of the Mental Conditioning Gym podcast, Elliot speaks with Mike Dorsey. Mike is a Personal Development coach and host of the Black Father's NOW! podcast. When you have a Mental Conditioning coach and Personal Development Coach on the same episode AND speaking about such a powerful topic as fatherhood then you know this is going to be a GREAT episode filled with a lot of takeaways. Gentlemen get your pen and paper! Episode Highlights: Infl...

The Killer Body Queen with Brittany Cole

In this week's episode, Elliot speaks to fitness trainer and studio owner Brittany Cole to bring together the parallels of physical fitness and mental fitness.   Highlights: Linking physical conditioning to mental conditioning Being "wild" as a child Effects from her parents divorce Surprising career before finding fitness Failure vs Setback Joys and challenges about being a fitness trainer Creating community and a "safe place" for women Multitasking business with being newly married and be...

The Power of Adoption with Rhoda Brown-Blackburn

May is the month to celebrate motherhood. In today's episode, Rhoda Brown-Blackburn shares with us her story of adopting her son. Elliot speaks to Rhoda about her family's road to adoption. This episode is for anyone that may be thinking about adoption or just curious how the process goes.  Some highlights from today's episode: The mindset needed to prepare being an adoptive parent Rhoda and her husband's "WHY" for adopting 3 types of adoption Adoption misconceptions The selection proc...

Mental Debt Consolidation

In this week's episode of the Mental Conditioning Gym Podcast, Elliot is emphasizing what mental exercises are needed to build mental muscle in managing Mental Debt Consolidation. He uses the example of everyday financial issues to help you better understand the mind-set aspect needed.  Highlights include: Mental Debt Consolidation vs Financial Debt Consolidation Bills = Life Challenges The Overwhelm Applying the 4 Principles of Mental Conditioning to help manage mental debt consolidati...

The Button Pusher with Clarine Henderson

This week's podcast, Elliot speaks with Clarine Henderson. Clarine is a Mental Health Awareness Advocate and an advocate for families.  Right in line with our beliefs here at the Mental Conditioning Gym and the Mental Conditioning Movement. Some Highlights: Being a Mental Health Awareness Advocate The value of family Being the oldest of 6 Managing anxiety as a youth Men vs Women managing mental health Mental Health Awareness and Dating Conflict Resolution in relationships Transitioning Car...

Pressure Busts Pipes

In today's solo episode, Elliot talks about how the Pressure of life affects us all. Some highlights include: Evander Holyfield's interesting response to the "bite fight" with Mike Tyson The Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar Slap The New York City Subway Mass Shooting Men are susceptible  Marriages are susceptible  We all have busted a pipe or two in our lifetime How we learn-- no judgement You can learn about the Mental Conditioning Gym by visiting the website to get more information and ...

The Boss Sisters with Janelle and Sharisse Sanders

This week Elliot speaks with two sister who both work in law enforcement. Take a listen to how this all came about and the mindset needed to make it happen.  Highlights: Growing up in Harlem in New York City Public Housing  The inspiration and mindset for both to choose to work in law enforcement Middle Child Syndrome Youngest Child Syndrome Who sent who to the emergency room as kids Influences in life of what NOT to do Fulfilling childhood dreams You can learn more about the host E...

Season 4! Let's Go!!!

Welcome back to season 4 of the podcast. New name but same host and the same all important message on the importance of our mindset and mental conditioning. A place to build our mental muscle. Formerly the Life's GPS Podcast.  Highlights: Why the name change? Composer reveal behind the new intro/outro music What is the Mental Conditioning Gym? How we all have a Mental Conditioning Gym but don't realize it Season 4 expectations You can support by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a r...

The Life Artist with Kateri Clark

In today's episode of Life's GPS Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kateri Clark. Kateri is the creative brain behind the design our first Mental Conditioning Gym. I had a vision of how I wanted things to look and she made it come to life. Such a talent!   Some highlights of what we discussed: What led her to becoming an artist? What is her creative process? What are some influences in her life? Mindset being a Millennial You can listen to today's episode on Apple Podcasts, Spo...

Introducing The Mental Conditioning Gym!

In today's episode I share details about our first physical space-- Mental Conditioning Gym. This type of gym is the first of it's kind in NY and maybe even in the United States. A place to come and work out your mind and mindset. I also answer some frequently asked questions I've been getting recently. Those start at  20 minutes in.  You can find out more details on the website www.mentalconditioninggym.com

Parenting Parents with Michele Allen

In today's episode, my wife Michele is our special guest. Michele (with some input from myself also) discuss what it's been like being family caregivers to aging parents these last 10 years especially in the last 1 year. We discuss what we've learned and she gives us some tips to help you if you too are in this phase of life caring for aging loved ones. 

Mindset Travel Agent with Julie Cunningham

In today's episode we have special guest Julie Cunningham of Julie's Star Travel Agency and Star's Spice N Tea Shop in Elmont, NY. We discuss how Julie pivoted in her career/business over the years and especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic. We also tackle the current state of the travel industry during the Pandemic. 

Life's GPS Foundational Review

It's been a while and I apologize for the unplanned hiatus, but life took my family on a rough journey these last 6-9 months. In today's episode I do a quick recap of the Life's GPS podcast and what the purpose is for the podcast. In this episode I share some great clips from past episodes over the past 3 seasons that help showcase Mental Conditioning and how we all have it.  You can listen to this episode and any other past episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or directly ...

The Golden Mind with Brian Adams (part 2 of 2)

In today's episode, Elliot speaks with Brian Adams. Brian is a former professional boxer. Currently he does boxing commentating and is the Community Liaison for the NYPD. Mindset and Mental Conditioning is covered from childhood foundation to present day. Today is Part 2 of 2. In this episode we cover Goals Traveling Business of boxing Boxing commentating Mindset to deal with a loss Transitioning out of being an active boxer Being a Community Liaison with NYPD You can hear this podcast ...

The Golden Mind with Brian Adams (part 1)

In today's episode, Elliot speaks with Brian Adams. Brian is a former professional boxer.  He is currently a boxing commentator and the Community Liaison for the NYPD. Mindset is covered from childhood foundation to present. This is a 2 part episode. In today's episode they cover Growing up in Brooklyn, New York Childhood Influences Thinking QUICK vs Thinking FAST Influence from his parents Winning vs Getting Beat Mindset Needed to Train for a fight You can hear this podcast on Apple Podc...

Developing The Mindset To Deal With The Death Of A Loved One

In this week's episode of Life's GPS, Elliot shares about the recent passing of his older brother over the holidays. He shares how he's been getting through this time of grieving and shares some tips that can help the next person going through a loss of a loved one. 

Music Is A Mindset with DJ CEO

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure to interview one of the best DJs I know and respect... Jarell Greene aka DJ CEO. We talk about all things music and dig deep into his foundation. We covered many things including... How DJ CEO got started? Growing up in talent rich Brooklyn, NY The influence from his Dad When he realized he interpreted music differently Having 2 "first gigs" The vibe he gets when he dj's Music's effect on society and radio You can follow him on IG @DJ CEO 

New Year Goal Setting

In today's episode, I discuss ways to do goal setting and how I set my own yearly goals. Let me know if this episode was helpful starting off 2021. 

Parenting and Adult Children with Ken and Janice Harvey

This is a dual episode with our sister podcast You Gotta Love Love. My wife and I were fortunate to have Ken and Janice back on for a second show but this time we focused on parenting and in their case parenting with adult children. It was a great episode with many ah-ha moments (as Oprah would say). In this episode we discuss what a quality parent was to them when the kids were babies and now as grown men raising African-American boys raising boys to become men how respect is maintained...

Season 3 Intro: Let's Talk!

Hello everyone. Life challenges in 2020 but Life's GPS is finally back and we're back for SEASON 3! In today's episode I discuss what to expect from this season. You can email any questions or feedback at [email protected] You can listen to current and past episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or directly on our website www.mentalconditioningmovement.com

Smoker Talk Conversation with Dave Siev

In today's episode I speak with retired Lieutenant Dave Siev. He has been running NYPD boxing events for many years now and even in retirement is still involved. During this interview we cover his decision to retire after 28 years with the NYPD being a boxer with the NYPD Cops and Kids Boxing program growing up in Queens, NY as a bi-racial child  childhood influences how boxing influenced his childhood why he chose to go into law enforcement producing his first boxing event law enfo...

In Sickness And In Health--Corona Virus Testimony with Kendall and Athenia Rodney

In today's episode we speak with the Rodney's about their experience with the entire family being diagnosed with Corona Virus and it's effect on the marriage and family. This interview is needed today. To hear from people that are living this. Please listen and share with others as we all are effected by the pandemic in some way. We thank Team Rodney for sharing their story with us and being transparent. We covered a few things including... Pre-diagnosis thoughts/beliefs about Covid-19 Sym...

Family Vacation- Annual Family Fun Challenge

Today's episode is something a little different. My wife and I have been dying for a vacation and lets be honest....after all this Covid-19 pandemic. Due to Covid-19 we won't be able to have our annual Family Fun Challenge as usual. So we decided to do something a bit different and challenged our kids to plan our family vacation for 2021. Whoever has the better presentation is the trip we will do next year in 2021. Today's episode is each of us presenting our trips.  We also wanted to includ...

What Does Mental Muscle Look Like?

Over the next few weeks I am going to re-air podcast episodes that are relevant to today. We are going through chaotic times right now and it's going to be necessary for us to stay in the Mental Conditioning Gym. Mental strength is what we need to get through. I hope this will help someone out here today struggling with the new norm. 

Resistance

In today's episode of Life's GPS we are in the Mental Conditioning Gym working out the need for resistance. We cover resistance in the body, Spirit, and mind. What it is and why we need it?

Family Series: Men Talk - Millennial Panel (part 2 of 2)

In today's episode, we conclude our Millennial Men's Panel. These young men really came with some great perspective. We covered As a man what is femininity to you? What is masculinity? Gender roles Are there "quality women" out here today? Social media and dating Dealing with the independent of women Financial stability in relationships Being "submissive" Thoughts on marriage today

Family Series: Men Talk- Millennial Panel (part 1 of 2)

In today's episode I finally am able to bring the men's millennial panel to complement the two part women's millennial panel that aired a couple weeks ago. All I can say it's another great episode with some amazing young men. We covered many topics including What is a quality man? How important is appearance as a man? Are there any pressures from peers/family/society as a man? What's giving you that drive to stay focused? What's a quality woman? Maturity level of young men today

Going To The Next Level

Family Series: Women Talk-Millennial Panel (part 2 of 2)

So today we continue with our female millennial panel conversation from last week. We light the fire even higher with part 2. Take a listen!  We covered: How men respond to independent women Male vs female maturity today Dating today with the invention of social media How men deal with women making money Men executing or not executing their goals The idea of "submission" The idea of wanting to be married today

Family Series: Women Talk-Millennial Panel (part 1 of 2)

Today we continue with the male/female panels discussing relationships and life in today's society. For the next two episodes we will play a panel we had with younger women from the Millennial generation and their take on things. Some questions repeat from the first panels but it's eye opening to hear their take on the answer to these questions posed to them.  What is a quality woman? Challenges with being a quality woman today What makes a quality man? What is femininity? What makes a ...

Kobe Bryant Tribute: Ultimate Mental Conditioning Warrior

In today's episode I am diverting from my usual set up and decided to air my Mental Conditioning Monday episode from this week. I recorded this the day we all learned Kobe Bryant had suddenly passed away in a helicopter crash. Continued prayers are going all to all the families effected by this tragedy. 

Mind Of A Champion!

In today's episode I was inspired by a clip of an interview I watched with Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. Take a listen!

Mr. Financial Diversity with Phil Ager

What better way to start off 2020 than with another great guest interview. In today's episode I spoke with Phil Ager. We had so much to cover that this ended up being a 2 part interview. The next part will be part of our Informational series. Today we covered his childhood in Queens, NY influence of his father being an entrepreneur life lessons from his father high school life attending the famous Andrew Jackson High School life skills learned participating in high school COOP Program ...

REWIND: Friends Navigating Friends with Raymond DeLeon and Trevor Goulbourne

Today I went into the crates to re-play a fan fave interview from Season 1.  In this week's episode I speak with long time friends Raymond DeLeon and Trevor Goulbourne. Full disclosure Raymond is my father-in-law and Trevor has been around the family as far back as I can remember. In this episode we cover quite a few topics including: How their friendship started Transitioning from living in Jamaica and coming to the United States Racial tensions growing up in New York The positive influ...

Rewind: DONUT Underestimate Your Passion with Todd "The Donutologist" Jones

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Today we are doing a re-wind of one of my favorite episodes from Season 1. New content coming after New Years.  In today's episode we spoke with one of my Mental Conditioning Hall of Fame-ers Todd Jones aka The Donutologist. This man's Mental Conditioning is like no other. So enjoy a powerful packed show.  In this episode we cover a lot but here is a list of just some of the things we spoke on: what lessons his mom and dad taught him his love for reading his job at the local...

Staying The Course in 2020

Forward Progress in 2020 (part 1)

In today's episode, Elliot discusses some steps we can follow to get things moving for 2020.  A new year...A new decade!! 1. Honest self-evaluation of where you are-- journal, vision board, writing things down 2. Decision-making

Informational: Let's Talk Real Estate with Yadlynd Cherubin-Eide

In our first episode in the Informational series for Season 2, I sit with NY state licensed realtor Yadlynd Cherubin-Eide and discuss the in's and outs of home ownership. These informational episodes are meant to educate. No one knows everything so these episodes are to help you learn. In this episode we covered: How and Why she became interested in real estate The process of becoming a realtor Home buying process Pre-approval process Credit Scores Real Estate taxes Down payment amoun...

Mindsets For The Holidays

In this episode we are preparing for the holidays and I discuss the mindset for the holidays 4 different ways: Positively Negatively Introspectively Exploratory

Mr. Executioner with Mustafa Gill (part 2)

In today's episode I continue with part 2 of my interview with my childhood friend Mustafa Gill. A lot of foundation principles are revisited from part 1 and we also discussed... Becoming a Production Assistant on Judge Judy television show Getting a full ride to editing school Moving back to NY after being let go and the Big Picture it set The message from God that transitioned him to becoming a mortician Mastering jobs and becoming "bored" The want to starting a family and being marr...

Mr. Executioner with Mustafa Gill (part 1)

In today's episode, I am so happy to have interviewed a childhood friend who was a mentor to me growing up (unbeknownst to him)--Mustafa Gill. It was so much we covered I had to break this interview in to two parts. In Part 1, we covered Growing up in Brooklyn, NY and moving to Queens, NY Being one of 3 Black families on the block Influences of his Father and Mother  Coping with his father passing away from cancer Executing to get his first car and transitioning into manhood LL Cool J ...

Mentally Connecting The Dots: Recap of the State of Womanhood and Manhood Panels

In today's episode I am wrapping up the State of Manhood and Womanhood Panels. The panels inspired today's topic of mentally connecting the dots. In the show I discuss... Mentally connecting the dots through conflicts and disagreements 4 Steps to Mentally Connecting the Dots Getting the language right in our lives

Family Series: Women Talk (part 2 of 2)

In today's episode it's part 2 of the Women's panel discussing the state of womanhood. Man the grease gets even hotter than part 1. In this half we cover... The decision making process in your marriage Discussing Fantasia's comments about submission in marriage Having vision and importance of men having vision What are the gender roles in marriage

Family Series: Women Talk (part 1 of 2)

I had the Men Panel just a few weeks ago so it's only fair to hear the ladies opinion on the state of womanhood today. In part 1 the ladies and I cover What do you consider to be a quality woman? What do you consider to be a "real" man or a quality man? How can you identify good qualities in a man when dating? Dating "broken" men/"bad boys" How's today's society changing the definition of womanhood

Listening With A Purpose: A Recap of the Manhood Panel

In today's episode we recap the last two episode which was an all male panel that discussed the state of manhood today. We discussed it from the context of listening to one another. 

Family Series: Men Talk (part 2 of 2)

In today's episode, we are airing the last half of the all male panel conducted by Elliot discussing manhood today. We continue on the topics for part 1 but also dive into the topics of: Singer, Fantasia Barrino, statement made during an interview about submission in marriage Statement made on radio about marriage rates declining Is having a career oriented woman a problem?

Family Series: Men Talk (part 1 of 2)

Welcome back to the first official episode of Life GPS second season! We are starting it off with a bang. In this episode I have a panel of men and we discuss the state of manhood today. Some topics in this episode include: What do you consider to be a "real man"? What do you look for in a woman? What are you looking for your daughters to be as women? How has social media/TV altered the definition of what a quality man or woman is? What is the decision-making process as a man? Take a l...

Season 2 Intro Trailer

In this episode I go over what the plans are for Season 2 of the Life's GPS podcast. 

Relationship with SELF

In today's episode we discuss the importance of having a relationship with SELF. We discuss what are some things to build that relationship relationship with self requires work the rewards for having a relationship with self

Making It Happen with Jay Velz