Your Mind Creates Your Reality Part 1 with Em Hollis & Scott Sunderland | 122

03/10/25 • 78 min

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Manders Mindset returns with an eye-opening conversation featuring Em Hollis and Scott Sunderland, founders of The Art of Looking In. As educators, coaches, and mentors, they guide others in uncovering their true potential but their own journeys of transformation are what make their work so powerful.

Scott shares his remarkable story of overcoming complete paralysis through visualization and mindset shifts, while Em opens up about her decade-long battle with addiction and the profound inner work that led her to healing. They dive deep into how childhood experiences shape subconscious beliefs, the ways in which the mind creates reality, and the power of taking full responsibility for personal transformation.

This first part of a two part conversation is filled with raw honesty, powerful realizations, and insights that will challenge listeners to look inward and take control of their own stories.

🔹 Episode Highlights

[0:38] – Manders Mindset returns! Why taking a break can be the best way to move forward.
[1:57] – Meet Em Hollis & Scott Sunderland: Founders of The Art of Looking In.
[3:41] – Exploring identity: Who are we at our core?
[7:34] – Scott’s journey: From total paralysis to walking again through the power of the mind.
[20:18] – The mind-body connection and how beliefs shape physical reality.
[30:37] – Em’s battle with addiction and the mindset shift that changed everything.
[43:57] – The life-changing retreat that brought Em and Scott together.
[53:55] – Why real transformation requires stepping into the unknown.

Whether you're facing health challenges, addiction, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck in old patterns, this episode offers both practical wisdom and profound hope. As Scott beautifully states in his closing words: "Whatever you're looking for...happiness, healing, transformation, it exists for you. So go find it."

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This first part of a two part conversation is filled with raw honesty, powerful realizations, and insights that will challenge listeners to look inward and take control of their own stories.

🔹 Episode Highlights

Listen to Em Hollis's Guest Appearance on Breathwork Magic!

To Connect with Em & Scott:

~ Youtube

~ https://theartoflookingin.com/

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Success Requires Sacrifice: What Are You Willing to Give Up? | 121

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Every achievement...whether in fitness, career, or personal growth comes at a cost. Success doesn’t happen without sacrifice, and this solo episode of Manders Mindset dives deep into what it truly takes to reach your goals.

From quitting a stable job to embark on a transformational journey in Bali to working overnight shifts to create a better future, this episode explores real-life examples of making tough but necessary choices. Listeners will be encouraged to reflect on their own aspirations and ask:

What am I willing to give up to get what I want?

Episode Highlights:

[1:15] - The connection between sacrifice and success
[3:20] - How a last-minute trip to Bali changed everything
[5:16] - Leaving a stable job for personal transformation
[7:28] - Making short-term sacrifices for long-term rewards
[9:20] - How temporary discomfort leads to bigger achievements
[10:29] - Small sacrifices that add up over time
[11:25] - Recognizing which sacrifices are worth making

Manders Mindset returns from hiatus on March 10th...stay tuned!

Next Episode

Breaking Old Patterns Means Breaking Your Identity Part 2 with Em Hollis & Scott Sunderland | 123

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In this transformative episode of Manders Mindset, Em Hollis and Scott Sunderland return to dive deeper into personal transformation, the subconscious mind, and the framework they developed to help people break free from limiting beliefs. They introduce the Quadrant Theory, a powerful system for understanding different aspects of self, navigating emotional cycles, and achieving balance in all areas of life.

They also explore the role of small wins in personal growth, the science of neuroplasticity, and how ketamine-assisted therapy is helping people move past deep-seated mental blocks. Through their own experiences and insights, Em and Scott provide listeners with practical tools to shift their mindset, rewire their brains, and step into their true potential.

🔹 Episode Highlights

[0:35] – Picking up where part one left off: Why small steps lead to big transformation
[3:06] – Shifting identity: Why change isn’t just about habits, but who you are
[3:59] – The Quadrant Theory: Understanding the four quadrants of self and how they shape mindset
[6:30] – The science behind ketamine therapy and how it’s helping people rewire thought patterns
[14:38] – Breaking old cycles: How the brain creates and reinforces identity
[20:50] – The importance of balance: Why all four quadrants are necessary for growth
[29:33] – Practical ways to apply the Quadrant Theory in daily life
[36:12] – Final reflections: Taking full responsibility for personal transformation

This episode is packed with deep insights and practical strategies for anyone looking to break free from old patterns and step into a new version of themselves.

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Listen to Em Hollis's Guest Appearance on Breathwork Magic!

To Connect with Em & Scott:

~ Youtube

~ https://theartoflookingin.com/

Manders Mindset - Your Mind Creates Your Reality Part 1 with Em Hollis & Scott Sunderland | 122

Transcript

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Welcome to the Manders Mindset Podcast . Here you'll find both monologue and interviews of entrepreneurs , coaches , healers and a variety of other people when your host , Amanda Russo , will discuss her own mindset and perspective and her guest's mindset and perspective on the world around us . Manders and her guests will help explain to you how shifting your mindset will shift your l