The Renew Your Mind Podcast

The Renew Your Mind Podcast, hosted by Diana Swillinger, shares how to examine your thoughts, understand how they influence your emotions, and start managing them to better your relationships, life, and faith. Transform your life by the renewing of your mind.

The Keys to Building Trust in Your Important Relationships 03/03/2026

The Keys to Building Trust in Your Important Relationships Diana interviews communication expert, Pat Quinn in this special episode! When trust is missing, conversations feel tense, guarded, or surface-level. We second-guess each other’s motives, overanalyze tone, and walk away feeling misunderstood or unseen. At work, it shows up as micromanaging or withholding ideas; at home, it shows up as defensiveness, resentment, or emotional distance. Establishing trust on purpose matters because without it, even small issues feel heavy—and with it, hard conversations become safer, clearer, and far more productive. Get Pat Quinn’s Trust Cues Book Now! Book: More mind renewal strategies at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/40304800

Exhausted, Numb, and Ready to Give Up 02/24/2026

Exhausted, Numb, and Ready to Give Up There was a time I wanted to get in my car with nothing and disappear to some tiny town in New Mexico where no one would think to look for me. I was raising four kids, working two jobs, going to school, living with anxiety, depression, and a cruel husband — exhausted, numb, and in excruciating pain all at the same time. Today I’m talking about that season honestly, because if you’re quietly surviving something heavy, I want you to know you’re not crazy… and you’re not alone. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/40218325

How to Take Care of You - Bonus Episode 02/18/2026

How to Take Care of You - Bonus Episode Are you exhausted from always putting yourself last? Is taking care of you a mystery or an afterthought? In this episode, we talk about why your needs matter, how you may have learned to ignore them, and how to start taking care of yourself—physically, emotionally, and mentally—without guilt. Taking care of you isn’t selfish; it’s essential to getting your energy, clarity, and peace back. Schedule your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at . And scroll down to the bottom to sign up for Thinking on a Thursday so you never miss an invite to join classes or coaching groups. /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/40153040

Pulling Back the Curtain on Personal Growth 02/10/2026

Pulling Back the Curtain on Personal Growth The biggest shift in your personal growth isn’t going to come from trying harder—but from learning how your mind actually works. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on mind renewal and how learning life coaching skills can change your life in ways you never expected, starting with your relationship with yourself. We explore what really creates change (and what doesn’t), along with practical tools you can use right now to feel calmer, clearer, and more connected to yourself—plus how you can go deeper into this work now to get the change you have been wishing for. RYM Institute Coach Certification: www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/40067180

When It’s Time to Take a Step Forward 02/03/2026

When It’s Time to Take a Step Forward It happens to all of us—overthinking, second-guessing, feeling mentally stuck. It’s exhausting. In this episode, we break down five reasons it may be time to take the next step in renewing your mind—and why trying harder on your own often isn’t enough. We talk about how to manage your thoughts differently so life feels calmer, clearer, and more manageable, and how to get the support you need in this life-changing process. Take the next step today at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39919200

You Are Not Behind in Life 01/28/2026

You Are Not Behind in Life Feeling like you’re behind in life is one of the most common thoughts I hear, even from people who are thoughtful, growing, and fully engaged in their lives. In this episode, we slow that belief way down and question the imagined timelines, comparisons, and measuring sticks that quietly steal peace from the present moment. You’ll learn why it’s not actually possible to be behind—and how acceptance, self-trust, and enjoying your life now are the foundation for real growth. Make sure you check out for your next step! /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39904530

Following Your Passion - The Coaching Series 01/21/2026

Following Your Passion - The Coaching Series In this episode, you’ll hear a real coaching session with guest Miles Carmichael as he works through self-doubt and hesitation around stepping into his passion and joining the Renew Your Mind Institute Coach Certification Program. We talk honestly about the fears that come up when you feel called to something meaningful but your mind starts offering reasons to stay safe. This conversation shows what it looks like to gently question those thoughts, create clarity, and move forward without needing to feel 100% ready. If you’ve ever felt torn between what you want and what your fear is telling you, this episode will feel very familiar. Schedule and RYM Institute Interview at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39812215

We Need More Male Coaches 01/14/2026

We Need More Male Coaches In this episode, I’m joined by life coaches and friends Zach Spafford and Joey Mascio for an honest conversation about why they became coaches and what drew them into the mind renewal space. We talk about why we need more male coaches, especially in work that helps people understand their thoughts, emotions, and choices. Zach and Joey share how men bring clarity, steadiness, and powerful perspective to coaching in a way that deeply supports growth and peace. This episode is an invitation to rethink what great coaching looks like—and who it’s for. Renew Your Mind Institute: Joey Mascio, Sidekick to Hero: Zach Spafford, Thrive Beyond Pornography: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39723585

The Coaching Series: Fear of Failure 01/06/2026

The Coaching Series: Fear of Failure In this episode, I coach a client who wants to start her own career and business, but keeps getting stopped by thoughts about money, rejection, and “what if it doesn’t work.” You’ll hear how we unpack these fears, separate real decisions from imagined outcomes, and help her move forward without needing certainty or confidence first. If your brain is holding you back while telling you it’s just being realistic, this episode is for you. Schedule Your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39636535

Time to Invest in You! 12/30/2025

Time to Invest in You! This episode is a reminder that now—not someday—is the perfect time to invest in you, because waiting for life to calm down only keeps you stuck. You’ll hear why renewing your mind is the most powerful, practical way to change how you feel, how you show up, and what you create in your life, without needing a dramatic overhaul. As the new year begins, this conversation invites you to stop abandoning yourself, take responsibility for the story in your head, and choose thoughts that support peace, strength, and real change. /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39566860

Having Christmas Presence 12/23/2025

Having Christmas Presence This holiday episode is your invitation to let go of managing, fixing, and performing—and simply be present this Christmas. We’ll talk about releasing the pressure to make the day meaningful or perfect, and how real peace comes from allowing the moment, the people, and your emotions to be exactly as they are. If you want a calmer, more grounded holiday experience, this episode will help you choose presence over pressure. Mind Renewal Resources: www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39460500

You Don’t Need to Fix It 12/18/2025

You Don’t Need to Fix It As we head into the holidays, this episode is a reminder that peace doesn’t come from managing conversations, situations, or people—it comes from letting go of the urge to fix. We’ll talk about why fixing feels so urgent for helpers, fixers, and people pleasers, and how that urgency is often about escaping our own discomfort rather than truly caring. If you’re feeling drained, over-responsible, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you pause, release what isn’t yours, and find more peace right where you are. /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39448585

Staying Immune to Drama 12/10/2025

Staying Immune to Drama Drama doesn’t have to pull you in, and today Diana shows you how to stay centered when others get reactive or emotional. You’ll learn how to be present, loving, and supportive without absorbing chaos or losing your own grounding. Walk away with a clear mindset and practical tools you can use in any challenging moment—holiday gatherings included. Don't Miss the Weekly Thinking on a Thursday Email! Sign up at www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39349345

Stop Giving Advice 12/03/2025

Stop Giving Advice If you’ve ever felt responsible for solving other people’s problems, this episode is for you. Diana teaches how to stop giving unwanted advice and start offering presence, curiosity, and compassion instead. Learn how to hold space without carrying the burden of fixing anyone. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call: www.rympodcasst.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39246350

In The Moment - Coffee Thoughts 11/26/2025

In The Moment - Coffee Thoughts In this Coffee Thought, Diana reflects on what it really means to “live in the moment,” especially when the past is gone, the future doesn’t exist yet, and tomorrow never actually arrives. She invites you to consider the truth that the only thing we ever have is this moment—this breath, this experience, this now. And if that’s true, what would change if we chose to fill each moment with gratitude? Mind Renewal Resources at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39175725

What Will Others Think? The Coaching Series 11/18/2025

What Will Others Think? The Coaching Series In this coaching session episode, Diana helps a client unravel the fear of judgment that has been stopping her from creating YouTube videos and sharing her gifts. Together, they uncover how imagined criticism can shut down creativity and keep us playing small. Listen in as Diana guides her toward grounded confidence, self-trust, and the freedom to show up boldly—no matter what anyone else might think. Schedule Your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39085395

When Relationships Don't Make Sense: The Coaching Series 11/12/2025

When Relationships Don't Make Sense: The Coaching Series In this real coaching session, Diana helps Erin process the deep emotions that come from not being able to see her new grandson and navigating a complicated relationship with her adult son. Together, they explore how to make sense of what doesn’t make sense, release what’s out of her control, and focus on what she can take responsibility for—herself. This episode offers a powerful reminder that peace begins when we stop trying to fix others and start tending to our own hearts. Schedule Your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at www.rympodcast.com See past episodes about processing emotion: Ep. 9: Processing Emotions, Ep. 16: Good vs. Bad Emotions, Ep. 117: Allowing Emotions is Your Superpower /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/39008835

Creating Confidence from Within: The Coaching Series with Julie Shanks Howard 11/04/2025

Creating Confidence from Within: The Coaching Series with Julie Shanks Howard In this coaching session, Diana helps client, Julie Shanks Howard, uncover why her confidence has been tied to the approval of others. Together, they explore how years of self-doubt and people-pleasing have shaped her sense of worth—and how her new relationship is stirring up those old patterns. Listen in as Julie begins the powerful work of creating confidence from within, learning to see her value as steady, strong, and entirely her own. Schedule your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38863430

Finding Your Confidence: The Coaching Series 10/29/2025

Finding Your Confidence: The Coaching Series In this coaching session, I help a teacher and coaching client, Becca McBride, discover how to walk into the classroom with genuine confidence — not the kind that depends on perfect lessons or student results. We explore where real confidence comes from and how to access it no matter what’s happening around you. If you ever feel like your worth comes from performance, this episode will set you free. Schedule Your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38819210

Bonus Replay: When People Are Right About You 10/23/2025

Bonus Replay: When People Are Right About You Sometimes people are wrong about you — and sometimes, they’re right. In this bonus episode, Diana explores what it means to stay humble and secure enough to hear truth from others without shame or defensiveness. Learn how being teachable and confident in your worth can turn even uncomfortable feedback into an opportunity for growth and deeper connection. Mind Renewal Resources at: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38756130

Bonus Replay: When People are Wrong About You 10/22/2025

Bonus Replay: When People are Wrong About You When people are wrong about you, it can stir up anger, defensiveness, or deep hurt. In this bonus episode, we’ll talk about how to stay grounded and peaceful even when others misunderstand or misjudge you. You’ll learn how to let go of the need to prove yourself and trust the truth that you already know who you are. Mind Renewal Resources at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38736720

The People Pleasing Cure 10/14/2025

The People Pleasing Cure So many women have asked me to create something to finally break free from people pleasing—and I did. In this episode, I share real stories, client emails, and a powerful testimonial that reveal why we stay stuck trying to keep everyone else happy and what it takes to stop. You’ll hear the heart behind The People Pleasing Cure and how this six-week journey can help you find real peace, confidence, and freedom. FREE CLASS: The Myths of People Pleasing. Sign up at The People Pleasing Cure, 6-Week Class with Coaching from Diana: Sign up at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38585390

Are You Afraid of Peace? 10/08/2025

Are You Afraid of Peace? Many people-pleasers think they just hate conflict, but sometimes the real fear is peace itself. In this episode, Diana explores how chaos can feel familiar—and why calm can feel unsafe—when your nervous system has learned to equate busyness with safety. You’ll learn how to retrain your brain and body to experience peace as something steady, safe, and deeply good. FREE CLASS: The Myths of People Pleasing. Sign up at The People Pleasing Cure, 6-Week Class with Coaching from Diana: Sign up at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38504680

I Am Not a People Pleaser! 10/01/2025

I Am Not a People Pleaser! I used to think I wasn’t a people pleaser because I said no all the time—but I later realized I was still bending over backwards for certain people. People pleasing isn’t always obvious; it can hide under good intentions, over-functioning, and quietly abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable. In this episode, I share how to spot the subtle ways it shows up and the first steps toward getting your life back! Find The People Pleasing Cure and other resources at . /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38418140

The Coaching Series - Stop People Pleasing 09/23/2025

The Coaching Series - Stop People Pleasing In this episode, I coach Shonni through the pain of difficult family relationships and the deep emotions that come with them—grief, sadness, overwhelm, and fear. Together we uncover how her anxiety, thought patterns, and people-pleasing tendencies are shaping the way she relates to her adult daughter. You’ll hear how we begin to shift her perspective toward finding confidence, bringing the love, and embodying a healthier way to connect. The People Pleasing Cure starts October 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://ryminstitute.thinkific.com/courses/People_Pleasing_Cure /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38332340

"I See You." 09/17/2025

"I See You." Being seen is a powerful human need that grounds us, heals us, and reminds us we matter. In this episode, I share how chasing approval through people pleasing leaves us invisible, and how learning to truly see ourselves changes everything. When we see ourselves first, we show up more authentically, connect more deeply, and finally feel the belonging we’ve been craving. /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38252000

The Power of Curiosity 09/10/2025

The Power of Curiosity Curiosity changes everything about how we show up—with others, with ourselves, and with life. In this episode, Diana shares how shifting from judgment to wonder opens the door to compassion, growth, and peace. You’ll hear practical ways to pause, get curious, and discover new possibilities in everyday moments. More Mind Renewal Resources at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38151415

Inside the Renew Your Mind Institute Life Coach Certification 09/03/2025

Inside the Renew Your Mind Institute Life Coach Certification In this episode, Diana takes you behind the scenes of the Renew Your Mind Life Coach Certification. You’ll hear the story of why she created it, what makes it unique, and how it transforms both students and the people they coach. If you’ve ever wanted to grow personally while helping others renew their minds, this episode will give you a clear picture of what the program is all about. Schedule your RYM Institute Interview at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/38066635

Thinking in Questions Instead of Answers 08/27/2025

Thinking in Questions Instead of Answers When you stop pressuring yourself for the “right” answer and start asking better questions, everything shifts. In this episode, I share how the mindset of curiosity opens the door to learning, growth, and fresh possibilities in your daily life. You’ll also practice a simple question that helps you move from stuck to open and grounded in possibility. /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37973545

The Coach’s Mindset in Daily Life 08/20/2025

The Coach’s Mindset in Daily Life Thinking like a coach isn’t just for coaches—it’s a lifestyle and mindset that brings more calm, clarity, patience, and compassion into everyday life. In this episode, I share how shifting into curiosity instead of judgment changed a tense moment with one of my kids into real connection. You’ll learn simple ways to use the coach’s mindset in your own life so relationships feel smoother, your self-talk is kinder, and you feel more grounded day to day. Save Your Spot at the free class: Think Life a Life Coach, Transform Your Life at www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37885060

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