Disney Magical Mindset Podcast
Calling all Dreamers and Disney Fans! If you’ve ever wished the magic could follow you home after leaving the parks, this podcast is for you. Together, we’ll explore how to silence the villain in your mind, conquer fears, overcome obstacles, and step boldly into your role as the hero of your story. With inspiration from Disney Parks, the wisdom of Walt Disney, and timeless lessons from our favorite Disney characters, you’ll discover how to achieve your dreams and create your happily ever after. Hit play, and let’s sprinkle a little pixie dust into your everyday life! Here we go...Off to Neverland!
Episodes
51 episodes
2025 Top Podcast Countdown #3: A Goofy Movie (It Hits Different Now)
This week in our Top Podcast Countdown of 2025, we’re at #3 and this one surprised a lot of people.A Goofy Movie isn’t just a fun ’90s Disney classic. It’s a story that grows up with you. What felt silly and l...
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Episode 50
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20:20
2025 Top Podcast Countdown #4: See the Castle, Not the Dirt
Today we’re kicking off the year-end countdown with one of the most replayed episodes of 2025, the one that reminds you to stop staring at the dirt and start seeing the castle.Walt stood in an empty orange grove and saw Disneyland long b...
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Episode 49
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22:47
The Walt Disney Mindset You Need Before 2026
For the final episode of the year, we’re closing things out with one of Walt Disney’s most underrated statements: “It’s all been a dress rehearsal...we’re just getting started.”In this episode, we break down why this line from Wal...
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Episode 48
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19:33
The Power Of Gratitude: Your FastPass To A Happier Life
In this Thanksgiving-week episode, we’re diving into the one mindset shift that can change your entire story: gratitude. From Walt Disney’s wisdom to the magic of the old school FastPass, we’re unpacking how gratitude can lift you out of compar...
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Episode 47
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19:57
Why You’re Missing The Magic Right In Front Of You (and How to Get It Back)
This week, we’re talking about the trap that steals more joy than anything else: living life on rewind or fast-forward. Most of us are either replaying yesterday or bracing for tomorrow… and then wondering why we can’t feel any magic in the mom...
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Episode 46
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20:21
The Matterhorn Moments: How To Get Through The Bumps Without Breaking
Ever feel like life went from calm lagoon energy to Matterhorn chaos in about three seconds? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about the “Matterhorn moments” of life—the seasons where you’re getting tossed around, everything feel...
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Episode 45
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21:35
How to Fly Without the Feather (A Dumbo Mindset Episode)
I rode Dumbo at Disneyland recently and something hit me mid-flight. I remembered, Dumbo didn’t start flying because he held the feather. He started flying when he lost it.Because that’s when he finally realized: The magic wasn’t in the ...
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Episode 44
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22:35
The 3 Fears That Freeze Your Magic (and How to Break Free)
This week we’re calling out the real villain in your story: fear.Not the jump-scare kind, the sneaky kind.The kind that whispers:• “What will people think?”• “What if I fail?”• “What if everythin...
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Episode 43
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20:42
Seize Your Moment: Three Magical Mindset Lessons From Coco
Halloween’s almost here, so we’re heading straight into one of Pixar’s most powerful films, Coco.Yeah, it’s colorful and fun, filled with family, music, and marigolds…but underneath it all, Coco is about legacy. About c...
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Episode 42
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23:02
The Disneyland Mindset: Living The Magic Beyond The Park
Ever leave Disneyland and feel that little ache in your chest...the Disney Blues?Do you wish that you could bottle up the magic and bring it home?In this episode, Ruben shares what he calls The Disneyland Mindset, a way of l...
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Episode 41
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23:09
See the Castle, Not The Dirt: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Walt Disney didn’t just dream, he felt his future before it existed. He didn’t wait to see it before he believed it. He believed it until everyone else could see it too. In this episode, we dive into the mindset that turned a ...
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Episode 40
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20:49
A Disney Pep Talk For The Hero Of The Story (That’s You)
Sometimes we all need a little reminder: you’re doing better than you think. And if no one's told you lately, you've come a long way and are doing amazing! In this episode, I’m cheering you on like a true Disney sidekick, reminding ...
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Episode 39
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17:58
Dangerously Consistent Like Walt Disney | Part 3: Fall In Love With The Process
This is Part 3 (series finale) of my “Dangerously Consistent Like Walt Disney” series. Three powerful lessons on how to stay consistent and finally make your dreams come true. Dreams don’t come true overnight, they come true step by step. Most ...
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Episode 38
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22:02
Dangerously Consistent Like Walt Disney | Part 2: Plan To Fail
This is Part Two of my “Dangerously Consistent Like Walt Disney” Series. Three powerful lessons on how to stay dangerously consistent and make your dreams come true. Failure isn’t the end, it’s part of the plan. Here’s the tr...
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Episode 37
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22:33
Dangerously Consistent Like Walt Disney | Part 1: Why Desire Isn’t Enough
This is Part One of my “Dangerously Consistent Like Walt Disney” Series. Three powerful lessons on how to stay dangerously consistent and make your dreams come true. Walt Disney didn’t build magic on desire, he built it on de...
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Episode 36
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16:48
Imposter Syndrome: The Villain That Lies to You
The villain isn’t out there, it’s in your head. Let’s defeat imposter syndrome together!This week we’re talking about a villain that doesn’t show up in a Disney movie, but it shows up in our heads: Imposter Syndrome.It’s ...
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Episode 35
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22:35
From Victim To Hero: How To Rewrite Your Story!
We all love a good Disney hero, but too often we cast ourselves as the victim in our own lives. I know, because I've been there. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story of when I played the victim, and how I flipped the script to become t...
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Episode 34
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20:48
Becoming A Villain To Your Fears
Fear isn’t just a villain in Disney stories, it’s the villain in your story too. In this episode learn powerful lessons from Maleficent and Captain Hook that Ruben learned at Oogie Boogie Bash. You’ll also discover why Walt Disney never fe...
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Episode 33
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21:18
The 8-Year-Old Inside You: Magic or Meltdown?
There’s an 8-year-old living inside you. The question is are they sprinkling pixie dust or throwing tantrums?In this episode, I’m mixing Walt Disney’s wisdom, Peter Pan’s “never grow up” magic, and real-life emotional growth strategies t...
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Episode 32
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22:23
Don’t Wait for Someday: Begin Your Happily Ever After Today
We’re in August and for so many people, this is when the motivation starts to fade. Goals feel forgotten. Dreams get pushed to “someday.” But not you. Not this year.In this episode, I’m sharing two powerful mindset shifts to help you get...
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Episode 31
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21:19
The 2 Questions Every Disney Dreamer Must Ask To Get To The Next Level
What if the reason you're stuck isn’t your dream… but your identity?In this powerful episode of The Disney Magical Mindset, we're diving into the two questions Walt Disney — and every Disney hero — had to answer be...
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Episode 30
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23:57
No Conflict, No Story: Why Struggle Makes the Magic
What if the thing you’re running from… is actually the very thing that will make your story unforgettable?In this episode of The Disney Magical Mindset, we explore one of the most powerful truths behind every great Disney story—...
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Episode 29
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24:17
70 Years of Magic: Why Disneyland Still Inspires Me to Dream Big
This week marks 70 years since Disneyland first opened its gates—and in this special birthday episode, I’m reflecting on why Walt’s park is still my favorite place on Earth.From the bench where the dream began to the only attrac...
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Episode 28
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24:32
If You're Winning at Work but Losing at Your Magic Kingdom (Home)…You're Losing
In this powerful episode of the Disney Magical Mindset Podcast, we dive into a truth that many dreamers wrestle with: how do you chase your goals for tomorrow without losing the people you love today?Through the words and legacy...
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Episode 27
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22:29
Don’t Wait Until Tomorrow to Find Your Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland was one of Walt Disney’s most ambitious visions—and one of his biggest challenges. In this episode of the Disney Magical Mindset podcast, we explore the powerful story behind the land that was never quite finished… and why...
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Episode 26
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22:56