The Shattered Mindset
The Shattered Mindset was founded by Melvin Larry, a seasoned business leader who has navigated over 40 years in corporate management and direct sales, driven by a passion for sharing the transformative power of mindset shifts. The idea was simple yet profound: to create a podcast that could change lives by uncovering the pivotal moments and experiences that define success and personal growth.
From its humble beginnings, The Shattered Mindset has evolved into a dynamic platform, featuring solo insights, compelling interviews, and lively co-hosted discussions. Our founder's vision was to explore how real-life stories and lessons can guide others through their own challenges and triumphs. This vision has resonated with a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional development.
Today, The Shattered Mindset stands as a testament to the belief that everyone has the potential to unlock greatness. Through our diverse episodes, we offer a space where listeners and viewers can draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Join us in our journey to foster growth, resilience, and success, and become a part of our ever-expanding community dedicated to achieving extraordinary results.about personal growth and self-improvement.
Episodes
75 episodes
Ep 75: What Hurting Men Wish You Knew
“Most men don’t want to stop living — they just want to stop hurting. And that silent pain? It’s taking lives every single day.”When was the last time you heard a man say, “I’m not okay”? In this episode I open a co...
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Episode 75
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Ep 74: The Hidden Cost of Comfort
Why do most people stop right before the finish line? In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry unpacks the hidden cost of comfort and how it keeps so many from experiencing their next breakthrough.Yo...
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Ep 73: From Harlem to Hollywood — Her Real Journey
From Spanish Harlem to Hollywood — Lydia Nicole’s story is one of faith, grit, and purpose. She didn’t just find her way; she built it.DescriptionIn this episode, Melvin Larry sits down with Lydia Nicole — act...
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Ep 72 Grace in the Grind with Kendall Ficklin
In this episode, Melvin Larry sits down with Kendall Ficklin, a man whose journey from cutting hair to business leader is as inspiring as it is transformative.Kendall opens up about his early years, his entrepreneurial driv...
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Episode 72
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Ep 71: Faith, Family, and Fatherhood w/ Tony J. Reese
In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with Tony J. Reese — Greatness & Growth Consultant, pastor, entrepreneur, and Kingdom leader from Fort Worth, Texas.Tony shares ...
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Episode 71
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Ep 70: When Growth Feels Stuck!
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not moving forward? In this episode, Melvin P. Larry explores what it really means to hit a plateau — and why feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’ve failed....
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Ep 69: Resilience in Transitions - a Compilation
Have you ever faced a season of transition — leaving behind the familiar to step into the unknown?In this special compilation episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry weaves together extended clips from Episodes 19...
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Episode 69
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Ep 68: Shaping Mindsets – The Invisible Hand of Culture & Environment
Have you ever stopped to wonder why you see the world the way you do? Why you believe what you believe about success, failure, money, family, or even yourself?In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Lar...
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Ep 67: Faith, Manhood & Mentorship with Reverend Albert Johnson
Reverend Albert Johnson joins me for a powerful, transparent conversation about calling, identity, leadership, decision-making, and why men need real mentorship and accountability. We dig into his journey from trucking to chaplaincy, lessons fr...
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Ep 66: The 7 Deadly Sins and Their Opposites — The Battle Within
Are the 7 Deadly Sins still relevant today? Absolutely—and not just in the way you might think. In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry breaks down ancient wisdom and reframes it f...
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Ep 65: Lanyards, Lessons, and Legacy: What Learning Has Taught Me
This episode starts with a handful of lanyards — but it quickly becomes a masterclass on what it really means to learn, grow, and apply.Melvin Larry unpacks decades of training, workshops, books, and conferences to deliver hard-...
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Ep 64: What Really Drives Us?
"Every one of us wakes up with something pushing us forward — but what really drives us?"DescriptionWhat truly drives us? In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores the 10 H...
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Ep 63: Lessons Life Has Taught Me
In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry opens up about some of the most powerful lessons life has taught him. From the difference between joy and happiness, to health, parenting, money, relationships, and legacy—...
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Ep 62: From Job-Free to Time-Rich w/ Max Pilet
What if your journey wasn’t just about money—but meaning?In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry sits down with entrepreneur and author Max J. Pilet for a heart-centered ...
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Episode 62
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Ep 61: Old Keys Don’t Open New Doors – Letting Go of What Got You Here
Ever feel stuck using strategies that used to work, but now… don’t?In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Larry challenges the belief that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Because sometimes...
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Ep 60: Faith Fear and Forward Motion
What Moves You When Nothing Makes Sense?Faith. Fear. Fog. Forward. What do you do when life doesn’t make sense and you don’t have a clear plan? In Episode 60 of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, host Melvin Lar...
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Ep 59: Making Peace with Your Past Without Pitching a Tent There
In this Episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry unpacks how to make peace with your past without letting it define your future. Sharing personal experiences and real tools for emotional healing, we explore the dif...
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Episode 59
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Ep 58: S.T.E.M., Power and Progress w/ Cal Burlock
STEM meets activism, faith, and legacy. In this powerful episode, Cal Burlock shares how he's building two transformational platforms—STEM Reps and the CEO App—to drive economic opportunity, civic engagement, and Black progress. We talk ...
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Ep 57: What Strong Leaders Get Wrong About Decisions
Are you carrying too much decision weight? In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores how decision fatigue shows up in leadership, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. Drawi...
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Ep 56: From Hustler to CEO: Marquel Russell’s Journey
In this dynamic episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with marketing genius and kingdom-minded entrepreneur Marquel Russell. From hustling in high school to helping entrepreneurs generate over...
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Ep 55: When Purpose Sits Too Long
“What if the reason you feel stuck… isn’t because you’re broken — but because you’ve been sitting too long? Your gift was built to move. Let’s talk about the leaks that happen when purpose is parked.”When a billionaire’s jet malfunctione...
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Ep 54: Deserve vs Desire w/ Mel Roberson
In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with actor, best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and coach Mel Roberson.Mel opens up about his personal journey — from surviving being shot, ...
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Episode 53
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Ep 53: Yolanda M. Smith - Build Your Brand & Break Patterns
"What if your brand is more about who you become than what you sell?"In this powerful episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Yolanda M. Smith — The Brandthrupist & Business Strategist - for a conversation ...
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Episode 53
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Ep 52: Eddie Bails Jr. – Faith, Focus & Freedom
What does it take to turn childhood insecurities and a three-job hustle into six-figure success and lasting legacy? In this powerful conversation, Melvin Larry sits down with Eddie Bails Jr.—Entrepreneural leader, host of The Co...
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Episode 52
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Episode 51: The Mental Toughness Advantage
In this powerful solo episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry speaks directly to the man holding everything together—quietly, consistently, and without applause. If you’ve ever felt unseen while carrying the weight of le...
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