Choice Before Chance : A Broaden Mindz Podcast

About Choice Before Chance : A Broaden Mindz Podcast

Choice Before Chance is a Broaden Mindz podcast focused on mindset, growth, and the power of intentional choices. Through conversations and insights, the show encourages listeners to broaden their thinking and take control of their future.

Publisher

Vanita Prisha Daryanani

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Mar 2026

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Your Inner World Creates Your Outer Reality - Here’s Why (A Conversation with Arnold Beekes)

   In this conversation, Arnold Beekes reveals why your brain, emotions, and habits are trainable, and how to stop living on autopilot long enough to build a clearer, steadier, more intentional life. If you have ever felt stuck, burned out, or trapped in the same patterns, this conversation gets to the root of it: change is uncomfortable, but it is also learnable. Arnold, who has spent 20 years in technology and organizational leadership and another 20 in psychology and personal leadership, shares the idea behind brain fitness and “brain athletes,” a practical way to train your mind and nervous system the same way you train your body. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why purpose is not a single lifelong assignment and how it can evolve as you do * How responsibility and freedom go hand in hand * Why pain often becomes the real trigger for transformation * What it means to turn your inner critic into an inner cheerleader * How curiosity, awe, and a beginner’s mindset can change your inner world and your outer life. Vanita guides the conversation through the everyday choices most people miss, from victim thinking and resistance to change to the quiet power of awareness. Arnold shares why he believes we create our own reality to a large extent, why most people are never taught how to change, and why paying attention to your inner noise matters more than the endless noise of social media, television, and constant distraction. This episode also introduces Arnold’s three brain perspective head, gut, and heart, and why listening to the heart brain can be a game changer for better decision making, increased energy, and a deeper sense of direction. Learn more about Arnold Beekes and his work at https://www.brainathletes.club/ (https://www.brainathletes.club/) Because the life you want isn't waiting on chance — it's waiting on your next choice.

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Why Aging Well Starts With Rejecting Other People’s Expectations (A Conversation with Jo Blackwell)

   Growing older can feel like a loss of control, until you realize it can be the most liberating choice you ever make. In this honest conversation, Jo Blackwell explores how midlife, menopause, and ageism can affect confidence, identity, and health, and why the answer isn’t resignation, but radical self trust. After facing anxiety, depression, arthritis, and the assumption that her best years were behind her, Jo chose to write a new chapter through writing, podcasting, YouTube, and her book Aging Wonderfully Well. In this episode, you’ll discover: How the language we use around aging can shape how we live Why positive beliefs about aging may influence longevity The difference between reacting and responding to life’s challenges Why midlife can be a crisis of identity—not just age How intergenerational relationships can restore perspective and purpose Why it’s never too late to redefine yourself We discuss menopause, the empty nest, family boundaries, confidence, and the pressure many women feel to disappear after 50. Jo shares how she rebuilt her life by refusing to let other people define what she could still do, wear, say, or become. This episode is essential listening for anyone who has ever felt invisible, been told they’re too old, or found themselves at a crossroads wondering who they are now. Learn more about Jo Blackwell and her work at http://joblackwell.co.uk (http://joblackwell.co.uk/) Because the life you want isn't waiting on chance — it's waiting on your next choice.

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   The Truth About Authenticity (A Conversation with Lynda Leonce)

   Authenticity is not a personality trait—it is a practice, and it changes everything when you stop outsourcing your life to chance. Lynda Leonce , authenticity coach, author, and mentor, for a conversation that challenges the idea that there is only one path forward. Lynda shares the turning point that pushed her from a stable IT career into a more aligned life, including the relationship moment that taught her what happens when you finally speak up. From there, the discussion opens into a bigger question: How many of your choices are truly yours, and how many are driven by fear, people-pleasing, or the voice in your head that never stops negotiating? You’ll discover: 1. Why Lynda sees choice as an endless set of possibilities, not a single fork in the road 2. How to tell the difference between the “mind-made self” and the deeper, more authentic self 3. The flashlight exercise that helps you shift attention from fixing your outer life to noticing your inner patterns 4. Why gratitude, fulfillment, and contentment can be better signals of alignment than constantly wanting the next thing 5. A simple practice for testing authenticity by following what genuinely excites you for a few hours or a full day If you’ve been feeling disconnected, restless, or ready to stop living by default, this episode offers a clearer way to listen to yourself and make your next choice with greater intention. It’s essential listening for anyone craving more alignment, courage, and a stronger relationship with their inner voice. Find Lynda at: livefromyourtruth.com (http://livefromyourtruth.com/) Because where you start may shape your story — but the choices you make can change where it goes.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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