In this episode of The Liberated Mind Podcast, host C. Michael Pickens welcomes Gus Fahrendorf, “The Funnel Philosopher,” for a deep discussion on perseverance — what it truly means to persist through adversity and why it’s essential to success, mastery, and personal growth. This episode is sponsored www.BotanicalEnlightenment.com You can purchase my new book, The Liberated Mind here: https://a.co/d/a9IGYQ9

In this episode of The Liberated Mind Podcast, host C. Michael Pickens sits down with Kalish Morrow, founder of True Grit Fitness, cancer survivor, former mayor, and military spouse. Kalish shares how her journey through childhood autoimmune disease, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and personal loss shaped her mission to empower others through strength training, nutrition, and mindset. She breaks down her M.O.V.E. framework—Motivate, Optimize, Visualize, Embody—offering practical strategies to build musc...

🚀 New Podcast Episode: The Liberated Mind for Sales Mastery 🎙️ What if rejection in sales wasn’t real? What if you could reprogram your subconscious to love making calls, build unshakable confidence, and create success on demand? In this episode, I sit down with C. Michael Pickens — author of The Liberated Mind for Sales Mastery and CEO of Botanical Enlightenment. We dive deep into: ✨ How to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotage ✨ Why fear of rejection is just an illusion (F.E.A.R = F...

Today’s guest is Eli Bowman, a bestselling author, certified Aspire Tour speaker, and seven-figure entrepreneur who went from self-destruction to building a multimillion-dollar company. But the real breakthrough? Realizing success without purpose is just another trap. In this episode, Eli breaks down how unconscious programming, borrowed values, and outdated belief systems keep high achievers stuck. We dive into the financial thermostat, active loop engines, and the powerful framework b...

In this powerful episode, host C. Michael Pickens sits down with longtime friend and prolific author Christopher Armitage, known in the fiction world as Tyler Fontaine. With five books already published this year and a sixth on the way, Chris shares his journey from creative resistance to unstoppable momentum—writing full-time, overcoming deep self-doubt, and building discipline from the inside out. They explore: How Chris overcame crippling self-judgment to become a high-output authorThe pow...

In this insightful episode of The Liberated Mind Podcast, host C. Michael Pickens welcomes Brian Nichols, host of The Brian Nichols Show and author of The CX Compass, to explore the power of customer experience (CX) and how empathy, trust, and connection are transforming modern sales. In a world increasingly shaped by AI and digital illusions, the key to lasting success—both in sales and life—is trust, human connection, and principled communication. Whether you're a salesperson or a seeker of...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jenny Marchuk, a licensed naturopathic doctor with over 16 years of experience in the field of natural medicine. Dr. Marchuk has dedicated her career to supporting cancer patients through holistic and natural approaches, focusing on empowering the body’s innate healing capabilities. Join us as Dr. Marchuk shares her journey, explains the principles of naturopathic oncology, and reveals how she combines nutrition, herbal medicine, detoxification, and mind-...

In this episode of The Liberated Mind Podcast, "Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Negative Subconscious Programming," we dive deep into the invisible barriers that hold you back from reaching your full potential. This episode explores practical strategies, tools, and insights from psychology, neuroscience, and personal development to help you identify and break free from self-defeating thoughts and subconscious patterns. Whether it's overcoming fear, doubt, or past conditioning, this podc...