

Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus
Erwin McManus + 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.
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.
Episodes
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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!

Sep 23, 2022 • 56min
ROLLING BLACKOUTS
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus tackle everything from electric cars to football games.
Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and more:
What does it mean that Biden declared that the pandemic is over?
Why does Mexico City continue to have devastating earthquakes on the same date?
Is Battle Ready launching a patreon? (Sneak peek: YES!)
Don’t miss ‘Rolling Blackouts,’ out now!

Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 9min
IMPULSE CONTROL
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus hit on current events across our cultural, geographical, and political landscapes.
Aaron shares a story of a coffee shop verbal altercation that led him to question his impulse control. Should you speak up when someone else is mistreating others around you? Is there a right or wrong way to defend someone?
This episode tackles this topics and more: Is student loan ‘forgiveness’ misleading to the American public? What’s really behind the raid of Mar-A-Lago documents? Why did Los Angeles mayoral candidate Karen Bass get robbed and all that was taken were her two guns?
Don’t miss ‘Impulse Control,’ out now!

Sep 9, 2022 • 1h
ALL OR NOTHING
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss Erwin’s the frequencies of communication, All or Nothing series, and more.
This episode tackles these topics and more: Next phase of Art of Communication All or Nothing with Manchester City & Arsenal Erwin's next book
Don’t miss 'All Or Nothing'!

Aug 19, 2022 • 48min
WORK, REST, WRITE
In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss Erwin’s writing process, the problem with rest and the hurdle of work.
Is a work/life balance really all you need to be happy? Does procrastination create better art?
This episode tackles these topics and more:
The dangerous spiritualization of ‘rest’ in Christian culture
Owning your power to change your life
Why writer’s block is a myth
Don’t miss ‘Work, Write, Rest’ out now!


