The Mind Body Project

Sit & Talk: Under New Management

We talk about what it looks like to put our lives under new management and lead ourselves with intention instead of repeating yesterday on autopilot. We break down how small, honest changes in our thinking, habits, and reactions create real growth over time.  • the “under new management” idea and why it sparks fear or hope  • why people stay the same through repeated thoughts and emotional patterns  • improvement as intentional action rather than accidental growth  • leading ourselves like a manager with goals and direction  • leaving yesterday as information without letting it define us  • self-evaluation and inspection as the path to progress  • decluttering old labels, excuses, and comfort zones  • small changes that compound into big results  https://aarondegler.com/ [https://aarondegler.com/]

Healthy Huddle: The Second Self at The Table

We explore why eating choices can feel easy one moment and confusing the next, and we reframe it as different “selves” taking turns in the driver’s seat. We lay out five common selves that influence nutrition habits and show how inviting your future self into the decision can reduce regret without using guilt.  • the core question of who is showing up when you eat  • the difference between hunger and what state is driving  • the disciplined self as structured and long-term focused  • the tired self as low energy and drawn to easy food  • the emotional self as seeking comfort and distraction  • the social self as choosing connection and belonging  • the future self as wise, calm, and values-aligned  • practical steps to notice the current self and meet the real need  https://aarondegler.com/ [https://aarondegler.com/]

MM Ep 50: Grow At Your Own Pace

We slow things down and remember it’s okay to grow at our own pace, especially when social media makes everyone else look “ahead.” We talk through what growth can look like, how different learning styles affect progress, and how repetition helps real change take root.  • pressure to match other people’s timelines and why it backfires  • how comparison on social media distorts what progress looks like  • different kinds of growth: spiritual, emotional, mental, physical health and wellness  • why learning takes time and why “slower” can still be strong  • choosing a learning style that fits: reading, listening, watching, or combining them  • using repetition and routine to make growth stick  • staying in your lane by setting your speed, tone, and attitude  https://aarondegler.com/ [https://aarondegler.com/]

SoulFit: Biblical Rest for Busy Lives

We challenge the idea that busyness proves our value and remind ourselves that rest is biblical, not laziness. We look at moments when Jesus steps away, sleeps, and sits down, then ask what it would change if we wore a “rest badge” instead.  • busyness used as a badge of honor and why it fuels guilt  • Jesus retreating alone to pray and why solitude is loving, not selfish  • resting with others and staying connected when life gets crowded  • Jesus sleeping through the storm and what faith looks like under pressure  • the “sleep through a storm” farmhand story and how preparation supports peace  • Jesus resting at the well and how pauses can create the moments we need  • rest as recovery that builds us physically, mentally, and spiritually  Have a great Friday, a fantastic Friday, and I’ll see you everybody next week  https://aarondegler.com/ [https://aarondegler.com/]

Sit & Talk: The Blinking Line

We use the “blinking cursor on a blank page” to show how our days get written and why we keep copy-pasting yesterday’s stress into today. We break down how thoughts drive emotions, emotions drive actions, and how taking ownership of your response changes the story you’re building.  • the blinking line as a daily clean slate and a choice point  • copy and pasting frustration, sadness, and anger from yesterday into today  • thoughts shaping emotions, emotions driving actions, actions creating outcomes  • how we give other people and circumstances the “pen” without noticing  • reacting vs choosing, and why “they made me mad” gives away control  • controlling your response when you can’t control events  • writing the day on purpose instead of drifting  • small intentional choices compounding into the story of a life  Thank you, VTU, for joining us on Sit and Talk. I look forward to seeing you right here next time on Sit. https://aarondegler.com/ [https://aarondegler.com/]