"Mindset2Results" with Elena Apalkova

Elena Apalkova
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Jun 25, 2025 • 42min

Fighting Plastic Waste with Innovation | Bertie Stephens on Clean Planet Solutions

In this episode, Elena Apalkova talks with Bertie Stephens about tackling climate change and plastic waste. They explore the scale of plastic production, recycling limitations, and Clean Planet Group's innovative solutions. The discussion highlights the crucial role of regulation, government support, and public advocacy in shaping environmental policies. Bertie also shares efforts in environmental education through books and "Hapsy" comics for youth, as well as the novel "Element and the Material Matter." The conversation balances idealism with pragmatism, empowering listeners to take action. The episode ends with a call to action. (0:00) Introduction of Bertie Stephens and discussion on climate change and plastic waste (7:07) The scale of plastic production and waste issues (10:24) Limitations of mechanical recycling and Clean Planet Group's innovative solution (17:33) The role of regulation and government support in solving the plastic waste problem (22:05) The impact of public advocacy on environmental regulations (27:45) Environmental education through books and "Hapsy" comics for youth (33:52) "Element and the Material Matter" - A novel with science-based adventure themes (35:07) Balancing idealism with pragmatism in environmental solutions (36:27) Empowering individuals and communities for environmental action (40:42) Conclusion and call to action for listeners
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Jun 20, 2025 • 53min

Breaking Barriers. Week 16. Chapter 15: Transforming Doubt into Confidence and Achieving Success

In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Paul Angelle delve into the nature of fear and strategies to overcome it. They discuss fear's historical context and practical methods to outwit it, identifying three main enemies: indecision, doubt, and fear. The conversation covers transforming fear into desire, the psychology of sales, and mastering thoughts via the subconscious. They share strategies to manage six basic fears, emphasizing self-discipline, emotional monitoring, and eliminating mental barriers. The episode wraps up with insights on empowerment through knowledge, self-analysis, and future book recommendations. (0:32) Welcome and final chapter introduction (1:11) Overcoming fear: Historical context and practicality (3:06) Book as a roadmap: Preparing the mind and outwitting fear (4:07) The three enemies: indecision, doubt, and fear (6:15) Transforming fear into desire and understanding the nature of fear (7:10) The psychology of sales and the price of achieving goals (9:02) Identifying and managing the six basic fears (11:15) Mastery over thoughts and the role of the subconscious mind (14:52) Transmuting energy and overcoming specific fears (19:35) Recognizing and dealing with the ghosts of fear (22:25) Symptoms of fear and strategies for fear management (27:42) Breaking through fear: Terror barriers and the cocoon to butterfly analogy (31:12) Empowerment: Understanding fear and taking actionable steps (34:10) Self-discipline, emotional monitoring, and definiteness (36:02) Creating success by eliminating mental poisons (39:32) The negative impact of fear on mental faculties and the call to courage (42:23) Gaining confidence and competing with awareness (46:34) Empowerment through knowledge and self-analysis (49:02) Reflecting on fears, future actions, and community engagement (51:14) Closing thoughts and future book recommendations
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Jun 20, 2025 • 30min

Unlocking Communication: Face Profiling and Leadership Insights with Alan Stevens

In this episode, Elena Apalkova hosts Alan Stevens, an expert in face profiling and communication. Alan shares his journey into the science of reading faces and how it enhances communication skills. They discuss the role of intuition and childhood experiences in understanding people better. The conversation highlights the importance of genuine interest and active listening in improving communication, along with the golden and platinum rules for business success. Alan emphasizes the impact of attitude and respect in leadership and introduces The Campfire Project, which focuses on personal growth through face profiling. The episode wraps up with insights on learning face profiling and maintaining an open mind, followed by a preview of future episodes. (0:00) Introduction and background of guest Alan Stevens (1:37) The science of reading faces and improving communication (5:29) Utilizing intuition and childhood skills in people reading (9:32) Enhancing communication through genuine interest and active listening (19:14) The golden and platinum rules of effective communication in business (23:23) The impact of attitude and respect in success and leadership (25:58) The Campfire Project and personal growth through face profiling (28:28) How to start learning face profiling and keeping an open mind (29:49) Closing remarks and future episodes preview
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Jun 18, 2025 • 32min

How to Find Fulfillment & Profit in Your Purpose Matt Ley on Ikigai & ROI

In this episode, Elena Apalkova speaks with Matt Ley about his journey to fulfillment and the concept of fulfillment ROI. They delve into the Ikigai formula, emphasizing the importance of delegating tasks, forming partnerships, and distinguishing progress from mere activity. The conversation explores marrying passion with profitability, defining success, and strategies for rebalancing life. Matt shares insights on aligning financial goals with personal values through self-awareness and essential management skills for both personal and business growth. They discuss the Working Genius model for enhancing team dynamics and conclude with ways to connect with Matt Ley. (0:00) Introduction and Matt Le's journey to fulfillment (2:58) Understanding fulfillment ROI and the Ikigai formula (7:20) Delegating, partnering, and distinguishing progress from activity (11:48) Marrying passion with profitability and personal fulfillment (19:51) Defining success and strategies for life rebalancing (25:17) Aligning financial goals with personal values and self-awareness (28:34) Essential management skills for personal and business growth (31:10) Working Genius model for effective team dynamics (31:48) Closing remarks and connecting with Matt Le
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Jun 18, 2025 • 51min

Visualize, Act, Achieve: Steve Gamlin's Guide to Authentic Growth and Goal Setting

In this episode, Elena Apalkova chats with Steve Gamlin about the power of visualization and goal setting. Steve shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing challenges for growth and the impact of societal expectations on individuality. They explore authenticity vs. social media pressures, the ripple effect of kindness, and the pitfalls of comparison. The discussion covers effective goal setting, sensory engagement in visualization, and the role of action in achieving goals. Steve highlights the significance of energy, frequency, and positive influence. Practical steps for goal achievement and daily gratitude practices are shared, along with future podcast plans. (0:00) Introduction and Steve Gamlin's journey in visualization and goal setting (3:22) The significance of life's challenges and personal growth (6:53) Embracing individuality and the impact of societal expectations (9:59) Authenticity vs. social media pressures (11:03) The ripple effect of kindness and the use of unique gifts (20:06) Personal fulfillment and the dangers of comparison (24:07) Goal setting and the path to personal transformation (29:16) Visualization techniques and engaging the senses (32:22) Understanding manifestation and the subconscious mind (35:17) The role of action in achieving goals: The lottery analogy (41:08) The significance of energy and frequency in personal growth (44:26) How positive energy influences others (46:39) Practical steps for goal achievement and daily gratitude practice (50:23) Closing remarks and future podcast plans
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Jun 16, 2025 • 52min

Mastering Intuition in Business | Emotion vs Logic with Georgina Halabi

In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Georgina Hallaby explore intuition in decision-making. Georgina discusses balancing emotion and logic for entrepreneurs, while Elena shares her experiences with intuition in business. They delve into Buddhist insights, the impact of beliefs on perspective, and techniques to strengthen intuition. Learn about using imagination, fostering positive thinking, maintaining present focus, reducing overthinking, and controlling reactions. The episode concludes with advice for driven business owners on faith and visualization. (0:00) Introduction with guest Georgina Hallaby (1:02) Georgina Hallaby's background and intuition in decision-making (4:01) Balancing emotion and logic for entrepreneurs (7:48) Buddhist insights on heart and mind balance (10:02) Paradigms, beliefs, and the power of perspective (19:09) Elena's experiences with intuition in business (27:18) The power of trusting your inner voice and bold actions (30:38) Strengthening intuition and using imagination in business (36:12) Positive thinking patterns and achieving business goals (41:26) Techniques for present focus and reducing overthinking (45:19) Controlling reactions and giving meaning to situations (46:10) Advice for driven business owners on faith and visualization
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Jun 16, 2025 • 43min

Inner Whispers: Embracing Intuition, Positivity, and Growth with Nancy Heart

Join Elena Apalkova and Nancy Heart as they dive into intuition and internal guidance in this episode. They discuss distinguishing between internal saboteurs and the sage voice, meditation, and managing the monkey mind. Explore emotional triggers, learning from negative feelings, and finding internal happiness. They also touch on relationship balance, fulfilling personal passions, and the impact of parenting on self-expression. Discover the power of kindness, overcoming childhood hardships, and maintaining high energy vibrations. The episode wraps up with thoughts on energy transfer, challenges, and karma, along with an invitation for future episodes. (0:00) Introduction and greetings (0:13) Discussing "Whispers" and intuition with Nancy (1:12) Distinguishing internal voices: saboteurs vs. sage (3:20) Meditation, monkey mind, and addressing negative voices (8:22) Emotional triggers and learning from negative feelings (12:27) Finding internal happiness and balance in relationships (18:38) Attracting the right people by fulfilling personal passions (23:18) The role of parenting in self-expression and growth (25:55) Acts of kindness and overcoming childhood hardships (32:20) Focusing on positivity and personal growth (35:16) Managing emotions and maintaining high energy vibrations (39:29) Energy transfer, overcoming challenges, and belief in karma (41:57) Concluding remarks and invitation for future episodes
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Apr 25, 2025 • 36min

Embracing Unity: Spiritual Connection, Open-Mindedness, and Universal Giving

In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Ashley Rutledge delve into the transformative power of connections and perspectives. They emphasize the importance of open-mindedness and global unity, discussing Elena's Infinite Horizons community and insights from religious practices. The conversation explores the universal law of giving and receiving, highlighting the need to balance information overload with spiritual needs. They discuss the significance of connecting to the source and appreciating creation's beauty. The episode underscores serving others, self-awareness, and spiritual connection, aligning with God's desires in the quest for truth. It concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude. (0:00) Opening greetings and introduction to the power of connections and perspectives (2:11) The importance of open-mindedness and global unity (7:26) Elena's Infinite Horizons community and religious practice insights (13:08) Exploring the universal law of giving and receiving (17:09) Balancing information overload with spiritual needs (21:28) Connecting to the source and appreciating the beauty of creation (28:42) Serving others and the necessity of self-awareness and spiritual connection (33:06) Aligning with God's desires and the quest for truth (35:21) Closing remarks and gratitude
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Apr 20, 2025 • 43min

Healing from Trauma: Nancy Kohne on Self-Worth, Empowerment, and Embracing New Beginnings

In this episode, Elena Apalkova welcomes Nancy Coney to share her journey from abuse to recovery. Nancy discusses her legal battles, the creation of her podcast, and the importance of intuition and recognizing red flags in abusive relationships. They explore the impact of manipulation on children, addressing past traumas, and the necessity of support networks and self-love. The conversation offers empowering advice on self-worth and new beginnings, the effects of childhood trauma on adult relationships, and tools for visualizing a better future. The episode concludes with an invitation to join the Circle of Fame community. (0:00) Introduction of guest Nancy Coney and topic of the day (1:13) Nancy Coney's journey through abuse and recovery (6:33) Legal battles and the start of Nancy's podcast (9:24) The role of intuition and ignoring red flags in abusive relationships (14:22) Effects of manipulation on children and discussing past traumas (20:10) The importance of support networks and sharing experiences (22:22) Emphasizing self-love and recognizing abuse (26:11) Empowering advice for women on self-worth and new beginnings (28:47) Symbols of overcoming challenges and supporting children's beliefs (34:11) Childhood trauma's impact on adult relationships and confidence building (39:02) Tools for visualizing a better future and embracing uniqueness (41:29) The role of mothers in shaping children's lives (42:13) Joining the Circle of Fame community and closing remarks
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Apr 19, 2025 • 31min

Overcoming Challenges and Unleashing Potential | Insights with Daryl Dittmer & Dr. Lisa Thompson

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Daryl Dittmer to discuss his transformative journey from early lessons through overcoming addiction. Daryl shares his insights on redefining success and finding personal happiness, emphasizing the necessity of breaking out of comfort zones and fostering self-belief. The conversation explores the impact of persistent challenges and the importance of setting intentions to unleash potential and growth. Dr. Lisa Thompson joins the discussion to highlight cognitive therapy's role in mindset shifts, offering techniques and examples for success. Daily routines and mindset maintenance are addressed, along with listener challenges and resources. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a teaser for upcoming topics. (0:00) Introduction of guest Daryl Dietmar (0:29) Daryl's journey: From early lessons to overcoming addiction (4:25) Redefining success and steps to personal happiness (7:33) Breaking out of comfort zones and the power of self-belief (15:22) The journey from persistent challenges to setting intentions (24:02) Unleashing potential and growth with Daryl's insights (30:55) Dr. Lisa Thompson on cognitive therapy and mindset impact (33:05) Techniques and real-world examples for a successful mindset shift (35:30) Sponsor: BrainBoost Supplements (36:00) Daily routines and mindset maintenance (37:10) Listener mindset challenges and Dr. Thompson's resources (39:00) Closing remarks and upcoming episodes teaser

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