Life's GPS

This week's episode has a special guest Jason Thompson - the owner/founder of Jay's Way Moving Company based in Queens, New York. The guys cover the topics• Jay growing up in Queens• Lessons learned from his parents• Jay being strong-minded as a young child• Starting Jays Way Moving in his early 20s• Tips on things Jay does to perform his job and perform in life. Contact Jay for your next move (in and outside of NY).Facebook @jaysway.usInstagram @jayswaymovingWebsite: www.jayswaymoving.comThank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about Elliot Allen and the Mental Conditioning Movement Website Social Media: IG/FB/LinkedIn/YouTube @mentalconditioningmovement Purchase Elliot's latest book "12 Rounds of Mental Conditioning" on Amazon

In this week's episode Elliot had a informative conversation with Verdel Jones (pun intended.. LOL). They discuss topics that includeVerdel's upbringing and inspirationVerdel's 30-year career in educationVerdel's recent retirementAdventures in transitionLearn more about Verdel and her workIG verdel_jonesNonprofit: Share, Inform, EnlightenTalk Show: Conversations With Verdel Jones - YoutubeThank you for listening to this week's episode! You can watch this episode on Youtube @mentalconditioningmovement Learn more about Elliot Allen and the Mental Conditioning Movement Website Social Media: IG/FB/LinkedIn/YouTube @mentalconditioningmovement Purchase Elliot's latest book "12 Rounds of Mental Conditioning" on Amazon

Welcome to Season 5! We discuss transforming mindsets to the next Chapter! Elliot gives an update on his own personal journey (rare insight). Website: www.mentalconditioningmovement.com

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:Influences and examples of manhood growing upLove is commitmentManhood foundation for FatherhoodWhat is a "quality" man?Family StructureRaising SonsRaising DaughtersTo learn more about Mike and his podcast Black Father's NOW! visit his websiteSupport the podcast by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen. Share episodes with others. To learn more about the Mental Conditioning Gym and our services visit our website

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 conditioningBeing "wild" as a childEffects from her parents divorceSurprising career before finding fitnessFailure vs SetbackJoys and challenges about being a fitness trainerCreating community and a "safe place" for womenMultitasking business with being newly married and being a new momBrittany's Fitness Studio--- Website: Killer Body Fitness  Instagram: Killer Body Fitness You can support the podcast by sharing episodes with others, subscribing, and leaving reviews wherever you may listen. To learn more about the Mental Conditioning Gym and any upcoming sessions visit our website. 

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 parentRhoda and her husband's "WHY" for adopting3 types of adoptionAdoption misconceptionsThe selection process for choosing your childBeing adoptive parents in their 50sThe step by step process in adoptingState adoption vs Private adoption agencyMeeting their son for the first timeWhy their son chose Rhoda and her husband as his parentsDealing with the foster parents during the transition phaseAdvice for anyone interested in adoptionYou can support the podcast by leaving a comment, subscribing, and sharing the episode with others. To learn more about the Mental Conditioning Gym and any upcoming events/classes visit the website .  

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 ConsolidationBills = Life ChallengesThe OverwhelmApplying the 4 Principles of Mental Conditioning to help manage mental debt consolidationMental Exercises to build Mental Muscle dealing with Mental Debt ConsolidationTo learn more about the Mental Conditioning Gym and the various programming happening visit our website. Sign up for the newsletter and follow us on social media to stay in the loop of any upcoming events. You can support the podcast by leaving a comment wherever you may listen and sharing episodes with others. Don't keep us as your personal secret!

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 AdvocateThe value of familyBeing the oldest of 6Managing anxiety as a youthMen vs Women managing mental healthMental Health Awareness and DatingConflict Resolution in relationshipsTransitioning CareersManaging FearResults from ignoring your mental healthYou can support the podcast by subscribing and leaving a comment. Also share the podcast with anyone that you feel would benefit. Don't keep us a secret!To learn more about the Mental Conditioning Gym and any upcoming events/trainings visit the  website. 

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 TysonThe Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar SlapThe New York City Subway Mass ShootingMen are susceptible Marriages are susceptible We all have busted a pipe or two in our lifetimeHow we learn-- no judgementYou can learn about the Mental Conditioning Gym by visiting the website to get more information and see upcoming workshops/discussions. You can help the podcast by subscribing and leaving comments where ever you listen. 

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 enforcementMiddle Child SyndromeYoungest Child SyndromeWho sent who to the emergency room as kidsInfluences in life of what NOT to doFulfilling childhood dreamsYou can learn more about the host Elliot aka the Mental Conditioning Coach and the Mental Conditioning Gym by visiting the website.You can support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a comment, and sharing an episode or two with others. Feel free to email us your feedback. If you want to be on the podcast or want to recommend someone please email mentalconditioningmovement@gmail.com

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 musicWhat is the Mental Conditioning Gym?How we all have a Mental Conditioning Gym but don't realize itSeason 4 expectationsYou can support by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing episodes with others. For more information visit the Mental Conditioning Gym website. 

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 MillennialYou can listen to today's episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or directly on the website www.mentalconditioningmovement.com

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

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. 

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. 

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 on my website www.mentalconditioningmovement.com

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 coverGoals TravelingBusiness of boxingBoxing commentatingMindset to deal with a lossTransitioning out of being an active boxerBeing a Community Liaison with NYPDYou can hear this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or directly on Elliot's website www.mentalconditioningmovement.com/podcasts

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 YorkChildhood InfluencesThinking QUICK vs Thinking FASTInfluence from his parentsWinning vs Getting BeatMindset Needed to Train for a fightYou can hear this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or directly on Elliot's website www.mentalconditioningmovement.com/podcasts 

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.

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, NYThe influence from his DadWhen he realized he interpreted music differentlyHaving 2 "first gigs"The vibe he gets when he dj'sMusic's effect on society and radioYou can follow him on IG @DJ CEO

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.

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 discusswhat a quality parent was to them when the kids were babies and now as grown menraising African-American boysraising boys to become menhow respect is maintained in the homeparenting adult childrenKen has a new children's book out titles "The Me That Needs To Be". You can purchase on Amazon.Janice is a interior, floral, and event designer. You can see her amazing her on her FB or IG page Janice Harvey Designs. You can also visit her website www.janiceharveydesigns.com for more information on how to work with her.

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 mentalconditioningmovement@gmail.comYou can listen to current and past episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or directly on our website www.mentalconditioningmovement.com

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 coverhis decision to retire after 28 years with the NYPDbeing a boxer with the NYPDCops and Kids Boxing programgrowing up in Queens, NY as a bi-racial child childhood influenceshow boxing influenced his childhoodwhy he chose to go into law enforcementproducing his first boxing eventlaw enforcement suicide ratesIf you would like to make a donation or learn more about the Cops and Kids Boxing program which allows kids and cops to come to the gyms for free and learn boxing then you can visit www.nypdboxing.com . Community policing at its best. To learn more about the smoker events visit the Facebok page Smoker Talk

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-19SymptomsFear factorDay to Day experienceExplaining to the kids about Covid-19Recovery processHow Covid-19 effected their marriage

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 include you all, the listeners, to join us two ways on this challenge. First we encourage you to also to do a similar challenge with you family. Each of you come up with a family vacation for next year. Email us how that goes. Second we are asking you all to email which vacation presentation from our family do you think is best. We would love to hear your opinion. email: mentalconditioningmovement@gmail.com

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.

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?

In today's episode, we conclude our Millennial Men's Panel. These young men really came with some great perspective. We coveredAs a man what is femininity to you?What is masculinity?Gender rolesAre there "quality women" out here today?Social media and datingDealing with the independent of womenFinancial stability in relationshipsBeing "submissive"Thoughts on marriage today

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 includingWhat 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

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 womenMale vs female maturity todayDating today with the invention of social mediaHow men deal with women making moneyMen executing or not executing their goalsThe idea of "submission"The idea of wanting to be married today

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 todayWhat makes a quality man?What is femininity?What makes a man masculine?Deciphering what a "bad boy" isDo men today show qualities of being a quality man?What is important to you in a relationship?How friends/family effect your dating life

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.

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!

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 coveredhis childhood in Queens, NYinfluence of his father being an entrepreneurlife lessons from his fatherhigh school life attending the famous Andrew Jackson High Schoollife skills learned participating in high school COOP Programhis first impression of meeting Elliot while at the FOCUS Retreat summer 2019joining the Air Force and lessons learnedtransitioning from the Air Force into the family businessself-evaluation as a fathergrowing a money mindset

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 startedTransitioning from living in Jamaica and coming to the United StatesRacial tensions growing up in New YorkThe positive influence of their grammar school teacher Teacher SaamsBecoming entrepreneursAdvice for today's youthHow to support the podcast:Subscribe to this podcast and share with others. Don't keep it a secret! Leave a comment and/or rating in Apple podcastsSend in questions or comments to mentalconditioningmovement@gmail.com and it may be chosen to be read on the air. Any information about the Mental Conditioning Movement can be found on our website www.mentalconditioningmovement.comThank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you! -- Elliot Allen

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 himhis love for readinghis job at the local donut shop as a teenagerworking at Dunkin Donutsbeing the Lebron James of donut makinghow Cuzin's Duzin got startedlearning and applying lessons on entrepreneurship in business and lifeimportance of having a faith foundationhis business partnership with Eric "Easy Glaze" SantiagoWebsite: www.cuzinsduzin.comSocial MediaIG: @cuzinsduzin @thedonutologist @easyglaze @sweetdreamsminidonutsFB: Cuzin's Duzin Locations: Queens Center Mall and Dekalb Market MallHow to support the podcast:Subscribe to this podcast and share with others. Don't keep it a secret! Leave a comment and/or rating in Apple podcastsSend in questions or comments to mentalconditioningmovement@gmail.com and it may be chosen to be read on the air. Any information about the Mental Conditioning Movement can be found on our website www.mentalconditioningmovement.comThank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you! -- Elliot Allen

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 down2. Decision-making

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 estateThe process of becoming a realtorHome buying processPre-approval processCredit ScoresReal Estate taxesDown payment amountsHome selling processShort SalesYou will find out Yadlynd has realtor connections in other states so if you're interested in buying/selling a home contact her. email: yadlynd@gmail.comwebsite: www.yadlynd.comFB: Yadlynd Cherubin-Licensed Realtor IG @yadlynd

In this episode we are preparing for the holidays and I discuss the mindset for the holidays 4 different ways:PositivelyNegativelyIntrospectivelyExploratory

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 showGetting a full ride to editing schoolMoving back to NY after being let go and the Big Picture it setThe message from God that transitioned him to becoming a morticianMastering jobs and becoming "bored"The want to starting a family and being marriedWhat commercial gave him the idea as a child to move to CaliforniaGetting back into security and working on the production of the movie "Salt" and working with Angelina JolieMaking security an official businessExpanding Whole Armour Protection to Las Vegas in 2020For your executive protection services needs you can contact Mustafa at http://www.wholearmourprotection.com/

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 coveredGrowing up in Brooklyn, NY and moving to Queens, NYBeing one of 3 Black families on the blockInfluences of his Father and Mother Coping with his father passing away from cancerExecuting to get his first car and transitioning into manhoodLL Cool J storyEntering the entertainment industryGoing to the Million Man MarchMoving to CaliforniaBeing security for Mary J. BligeMustafa's executive protective services: Whole Armour Protection LLC

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 disagreements4 Steps to Mentally Connecting the DotsGetting the language right in our lives

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 marriageDiscussing Fantasia's comments about submission in marriageHaving vision and importance of men having visionWhat are the gender roles in marriage

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 coverWhat 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

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.

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 marriageStatement made on radio about marriage rates decliningIs having a career oriented woman a problem?

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 listen and join in the conversation. Comment, inbox, or email us your thoughts. We love open dialog. How to support the podcast:Subscribe to this podcast and share with others. Don't keep it a secret! Leave a comment and/or rating in Apple podcastsSend in questions or comments to mentalconditioningmovement@gmail.com and it may be chosen to be read on the air. Any information about the Mental Conditioning Movement can be found on our website www.mentalconditioningmovement.comThank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you! -- Elliot Allen

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