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
87 episodes
Ep 87: Procrastination Isn’t the Problem — Misaligned Systems Are
Procrastination isn’t a character flaw—and it’s not a lack of motivation. In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry challenges the way we label ourselves when we feel stuck and offers a deeper, more compas...
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Episode 87
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Ep 86: What Shaped Your Mindset Before You Knew It
We like to believe we chose who we are. But much of how we think, react, and decide was shaped long before we were aware it was happening.In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores th...
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Episode 86
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Ep 85: Growth Doesn’t Always Look Like Motion
Some experiences don’t change your direction — they confirm it. In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry reflects on his second year attending Podfest 2026 in Orlando. This is not a recap of ses...
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Episode 85
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Ep 84: The Power of Being Truly Heard and Understood with Daniel Kobryner
What if success isn’t the problem — but silence is? What happens when you’ve checked all the boxes… and still feel disconnected?In this deeply reflective conversation, Melvin Larry sits down with Daniel Kobryner, a former...
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Episode 84
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Ep 83: The Quiet Signals Life Sends Before Change
Life doesn’t usually force change out of nowhere. It whispers first — and most of us explain those whispers away.Life rarely shocks us without warning.In this solo episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin L...
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Episode 83
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Ep 82: Your Body Is a Messenger of Belief with Dr. Leona Allen
What if your body isn’t failing you—but communicating with you? In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with Dr. Leona Allen for a powerful, grounded conversation about how mind...
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Episode 82
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Ep 81: Letting People Overhear Me Think
There are moments in life when you stop rushing forward and finally pause long enough to notice where you’ve been, what shaped you, and who you’re becoming.In this deeply reflective episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast
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Episode 81
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Ep 80: Why Tenacity Trains What Talent Can’t
What if the real education for success doesn’t come from books, seminars, or certifications? In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin P. Larry breaks down a powerful truth that emerged from a simple ob...
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Episode 80
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Ep 79: The New Middle — Navigating Identity, Work, and AI
We’re living in a moment where the ground is shifting under all of us. You’re not who you used to be, but you’re not yet who you’re becoming. And the world you grew up prepared for is not the world you’re living in today.In this episode ...
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Episode 79
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Ep 78: When Life Speaks — Are You Listening?
Life doesn’t always speak in big moments. Most of the time, it whispers. A nudge. A pattern. A restlessness. A moment that keeps returning. And if you’ve been feeling pulled, pressed, or unsettled lately… this episode is for y...
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Episode 78
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Ep 77: Problems vs Situations
What if most of what you call a “problem” is really just a situation you’re walking through? In this episode, Melvin breaks down the difference and shows how that simple shift can change your peace, your decisions, and your life.Descr...
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Episode 77
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Ep 76: What Everyday Moments Taught Me About Life
Life is loud. Stress is real. But sometimes the truth about where we are shows up in the simple, everyday moments we’ve been walking right past.Life doesn’t always speak through the big dramatic moments. Sometimes it tells the t...
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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 with Lydia Nicole
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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Episode 73
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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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Episode 70
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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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Episode 68
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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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Episode 67
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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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Episode 66
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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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Episode 65
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