
Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus
Mind Shift: Destroy Your Internal Limitations.
Mind Shift is a podcast for the mind, body, and soul hosted by father-son duo Erwin Raphael McManus & Aaron McManus.
Formerly known as The Battle Ready Podcast.
Latest episodes

Dec 16, 2022 • 52min
THE BIG TRADE
On this week's Battle Ready, Erwin and Aaron cover a variety of topics ranging from Brittney Griner's release, creating an optimal workplace culture and more
A few other topics covered:
- The World Cup
- Creating Momentum
- Celebrating the small wins
- A tease into the next project coming in January 2023?
Join us as we dive into these topics and more.

Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 15min
CLOSE FRIENDS
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus catch up on an eventful week: from climate change legislation to a new application of The 7 Frequencies, you don’t want to miss this conversation!
Tune in for their take on these topics and more:
- Were Covid-19 restrictions only a precursor to new climate change reforms?
- What does Aaron have against the Netherlands?
- Is Succession the perfect example of the dark side of The 7 Frequencies?
- Was it a mistake for Aaron to put Erwin as one of his ‘close friends?’
Don’t miss ‘Close Friends,’ out now!

Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 21min
WAR ON INNOCENCE
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus cover a wide range of topics from Balenciaga’s new controversial campaign to the juxtaposition of fake and real in our physical and spiritual world.
Tune in for answers to these questions and more:
⁃ Is London better than Los Angeles - and is Aaron trying to be adopted by the new king?
⁃ Who’s to blame for destructive ads - the creator or the employer?
⁃ Did the right country host the World Cup?
Don’t miss ‘War on Innocence,’ out now!

Nov 11, 2022 • 34min
GOOGLE FOUND ME
In this episode exclusively for Patreon supporters, Erwin and Aaron dive into these topics and more:
+ The incredible (or invasive?) advancements of tech
+ Is AI our bright future or our looming doom?
+ The shortsightedness of government overreach
Join our Patreon today to be the first to access episodes and other exclusive content!

Nov 4, 2022 • 60min
RECLAIMING MY FOUNDATION
In this LIVE episode from Mosaic Conference, Erwin and Aaron dive into these topics and more:
+ The Green/Poole fight and which matters more: that the fight happened, or that it was leaked?
+ How to navigate crisis when you’d rather avoid it
+ What Aaron and Erwin each want to reclaim their intention for in this upcoming year
This episode originally aired as an exclusive for members of our Patreon community.
https://www.patreon.com/battlereadypodcast

Oct 28, 2022 • 50min
FREQUENCIES
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus weigh in on the Kanye controversy and give a sneak peek into Erwin’s new Art of Communication module The 7 Frequencies.Tune into the episode for these topics and more:
The secret ingredient to wisdom
How communicators create culture
An exclusive look into two of the 7 frequencies!
Don’t miss ‘Frequencies,’ out now!

Oct 21, 2022 • 42min
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ATTACHMENT
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about the psychology of human attachment and discuss the question "why do the things we have matter to us?"
Tune into the episode for these topics and more:
- Understanding and creating value
- Being fully present
- How to relate to the past and the future.
Don’t miss ‘The Psychology of Human Attachment,’ out now!

Oct 14, 2022 • 57min
POLITICAL AVENGERS
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus play ‘fantasy football’ with the idea of drafting ‘political avengers’ to front a new major political party.
Their draft picks range far and wide as they attempt to choose who would give their party the best chance of succeeding against the Democrats and GOP.
Who would you draft to give your party the best chance of succeeding?
(Tip: Elon Musk was the first-round pick)
Tune into the episode for these topics and more:
- The impact of Mosaic Conference - the highs and lows!
- The crime rise in Los Angeles - should you move?
- The racist slurs leaked from LA City Council members - should they resign?
Don’t miss ‘Political Avengers,’ out now!

Oct 7, 2022 • 50min
SIDE HUSTLE
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus share what they’ve learned about jobs, side hustles, and knowing which to keep and which to quit.
They share a sneak peek at their new clothing project and let us in on the career decisions they’ve made that have changed their lives for better - and for worse!
Tune into the episode for these topics and more:
How does your energy level impact your work output?
Should everyone have a side hustle?
Is there ever a good way to quit your job?
Don’t miss ‘Side Hustle,’ out now!

Sep 30, 2022 • 54min
GOODNIGHT, CHAPEL HILL
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus share what they learned from their recent trip to speak to the UNC Chapel Hill football team.Tune in to hear fresh insights into leadership and the most important ingredient to achieving success under pressure!They touch on these topics and more:
What is ‘tough poise’ and how does leadership emerge in crisis?
How does accountability transform a team?
Is resilience a dirty word?
Don’t miss ‘Goodnight, Chapel Hill,’ out now!