Second Mix: Reflect, Revise, and Remix your life
The Second Mix podcast is about thinking clearly about what you’re building — and why.
Rather than focusing on motivation or surface-level productivity, the conversations center on goals as commitments: what they reveal about priorities, what they cost, and how they shape the direction of a life over time.
Episodes explore questions most people avoid slowing down enough to answer:
Which goals are actually yours?
Which ones are inherited, performative, or outdated?
What happens when clarity replaces pressure?
Through solo reflections and long-form conversations, the podcast invites listeners to write things down, examine tradeoffs, and treat goal-setting as a serious act of self-direction rather than an annual ritual or inspirational exercise.
The emphasis is on choosing deliberately.
The podcast serves as an entry point into the broader Second Mix philosophy — one that values orientation over intensity, clarity over noise, and honest self-assessment over borrowed ambition.
“Don’t wish things were easier, wish you were better.” - Jim Rohn
Episodes
105 episodes
Unshakable Confidence with ex-49ers "Why Coach" Paul Epstein
Ready to redefine success in your life and pivot towards a path of true significance? In this episode, host Matt Bennett sits down with Paul Epstein, an expert in building unshakable confidence and a purpose-driven leader, to share game-changin...
Focus: Lessons from Liam Neeson and Chess for your Entrepreneurial Journey
Imagine harnessing the singular focus of a character like Liam Neeson's Brian Mills in 'Taken', and applying it to your entrepreneurial journey. In the episode, we explore this concept, discussing the power of unwavering determination in achiev...
Why Should They Trust You?
Ever wondered what it takes to become the person that a private money lender can't wait to lend money to? Get ready to redefine your journey to success with me as we traverse the enlightening world of real estate investing. I share how I used r...
Evolving from Operator to Owner with Pete Mohr
Prepare your mind to be enthralled as we sit down with the phenomenal Pete Mohr, a certified business-made-simple coach, owner of ShoeTopia and a seasoned business broker. With almost thirty years in the business world, Pete has a unique unders...
Empowering Growth: Discovering Personal Purpose With Constantin Morun
Constantin's Podcast: Unleash ThyselfIn this thought-provoking episode, Matt and Constantin dive deep into personal growth, self-discovery, and the power of mindset. They explore the concept of ...
Relax and Struggle: This is the Way
Ever found yourself wondering why traditional meditation techniques don't seem to resonate with you? What if the key to effective meditation is simply finding your unique approach to staying present? I, your host, struggled to see the value in ...
Master Blogging, Affiliate Marketing, and Website Investing with Chris Myles: A Journey from 9-5 to Passive Income Streams
Find Chris at bloggerevolution.com. Master the ins and outs of blogging and affiliate marketing with our guest, Chris Myles. Buckle up as we journey through the digital domain of website investing, bu...
Personal Development for Third Graders and All Elementary Ages
This is a special podcast I wrote as a follow-up after visiting Mrs. Webb's third-grade classroom to speak about what I do. It was a wonderful experience, the children asked a lot of good questions, and had a lot of great insights ...
How To Rescript Your Life with Guest Merit Kahn, Speaker, Comedian, and Coach.
Merit Kahn is... CEO of SELLect Sales Development. Sales & Business Development expert.Certified Emotional Intelligence expert. Certified Speaking Professional. Entrepreneur since 1998.Author. Stand-up comedian.<...
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How Can You Be Valuable To Others?
Richard Friesen works with professionals and business leaders who want to increase their personal effectiveness with joy and grace. His neuroscience-based Mind Muscles™ model gives his clients the opportunity to reach their goals with online tr...
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The Wrong Kind of Hope - How To Put Your Faith Where It Counts!
For almost 30 years I had the wrong kind of hope and faith - and it wasted a major portion of my life. Make sure your hope and faith are based on the right things, or you may find yourself in the same position as I was. Follow this journey of t...
What Is An Authentic Life? Reflection, Mindfulness, and Self-Kindness with Coach Eric Teplitz
Eric is an enthusiastic and engaging storyteller who genuinely loves deep conversations about human beings: especially in regard to topics like motivation, happiness, and self-actualization. He has an abundance of life experiences to draw upon ...
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Book Summary vs. Reading - Is It Better To Read Books Or Summaries? My Take on Summaries
This is my personal take on book summaries - Is it better to read books or summaries? When is it okay to read the summary? When should I read the whole book? What kind of value can I get out of a summary? I dig into why sometimes it's better to...
Book Jam - The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson - A short book summary about goals and habits
A Second Mix Book Jam on The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson! Do you have goals that you really want to accomplish, but your habits aren't taking you there? You might need a tiny shift in your philosophy. This book will help you get it. Listen to the...
4 Thoughts For Dealing With The UPS and DOWNS Of Your Life
The ups and downs of life can be frustrating. The down times seem long, and the up times are sometimes dampened by the fact that you know it won't last. How can you handle these "winters" of your life? Here are four thoughts and strategies that...
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The Career Toolikit - Why don't they teach this in school??? - Interview with author Mark Herschberg
Some personal development and career development advice from author (and so much more) Mark Herschberg. Creator of the Brain Bump App, we talk about how to get a little bit better every day, as well as working on expanding your "short side" and...
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Growing on Purpose - Business Development and Business Strategy with Author & Coach Dave Molenda
🚨 Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇✅ https://bit.ly/3RPAkUGDave is the founder of Positive Polarity and grew his start-up business into a $10 Million company before selling it. He no...
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Guest Nate Rifkin: The Standing Meditation, Overcoming Self-Sabotage, and Taoism
In this fascinating interview, we talk about personal development, self-sabotage, Yoda, and so much more. Learn how to meditate without being totally bored, and especially learn how to not connect so much personal meaning to things out of your ...
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How To Make Effective Decisions & How To Communicate Wisely. Tips From Leadership Coach Emily Sander
Join me in a conversation with leadership coach and author Emily Sander as we dive into effective decision-making, communicating, and more. An enlightening conversation with an enlightening guest. Comment below and be sure to get an answer from...
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Don't Start With Why. Start With "Who" - Guest Nathaniel Turner
Author and TED speaker Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, is a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Nate is the author of several books, including the children’s book series, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Rais...
What story do you want your life to tell? With guest Shana Francesca
Our guest today is Shana Francesca, an interior designer, and a life designer. She's full of helpful information for just about everyone. We cover a lot in this episode, but most importantly, We talk about getting crystal clear on the story you...
Where does motivation come from? with Guest David R Edwards
David R. Edwards worked his way through school eventually achieving a BA in Business and MBA in Healthcare Administration. He served mostly lower-income people on 3 continents over the last 35 years and is familiar with the challenges and...
Your Personal Brand with guest Pako Moshaga
What is your personal brand? How do others perceive you in the day-to-day?Today we have personal branding consultant Pako Moshaga with some very practical advice on negative scripts, leadership, and self-image. He also gives us an exerc...
How to Deal with Conflict with guest Jerry Fu - Conflict Resolution Coach
One of the foremost causes of adversity is other people. Let's face it - we all want different things. Even if we're on the same team, heading for the same goal, we have different ideas on how to get there. All of this causes conflict.