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 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

When The Mind Shift Tool Doesn't Work 08/12/2025

When The Mind Shift Tool Doesn't Work Sometimes even the best mindset tools don’t work because deeper processes take over — like trauma responses, old neural pathways, grief, or stress hormones flooding the system. When the amygdala hijacks the brain, rational thinking temporarily goes offline, making regulation harder in the moment. This is a normal human experience, and giving yourself grace creates the space needed for your nervous system to reset and your tools to work again. Schedule your RYM Institute Coach Certification Interview at www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37766985

Move Forward with Your Passion 08/05/2025

Move Forward with Your Passion If others have called out your wisdom, strength, or gifts—and you’ve felt a pull toward something more—this episode will inspire you to move forward with your passion. Diana shares the story of a moment that shaped her calling and how repeated encouragement from others eventually led her to become a life coach. If you’ve ever been told you’re meant to help people, this is your sign to start saying yes. Schedule Your RYM Institute Interview: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37686455

Loving Hanging Out with Me 07/30/2025

Loving Hanging Out with Me In this episode, Diana explores the often-overlooked foundation of fulfilling relationships: enjoying your own company. When you genuinely like being with yourself, connection becomes easier and more authentic. Learn how to shift your inner story, treat yourself like a best friend, and become someone you love to hang out with. Schedule Your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call at www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37603255

How Coaching Changed My Mind… and My Life 07/22/2025

How Coaching Changed My Mind… and My Life In this episode, Diana shares how becoming a life coach radically transformed her life from the inside out. She walks through powerful shifts in mindset, emotional regulation, presence, and whole-person health that coaching helped her develop. Whether you're simply working on renewing your mind or considering becoming a certified coach yourself, this episode is filled with inspiration for your own growth journey. To learn more, schedule your RYM Institute interview at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37509970

Taking Responsibility for Your Emotions 07/16/2025

Taking Responsibility for Your Emotions Ever feel like other people are in charge of how you feel? In this episode, I’m showing you how to take your emotional power back—no more waiting for someone else to act right so you can feel okay. Let’s talk about how owning your emotions creates peace, clarity, and way less drama. Sign up for Thinking on a Thursday weekly email at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37422185

Listener Question: Dealing with a Difficult Coworker 07/10/2025

Listener Question: Dealing with a Difficult Coworker Description: Listener Question Episode - Dealing with difficult people can leave you feeling frustrated, drained, or unsure how to respond—especially when it’s someone you have to be around every day. In this episode, we’ll talk through how to stay grounded in your values, protect your peace, and handle toxic behavior without getting pulled into the drama. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call and Renew Your Mind Institute Coach Certification Link: www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37342045

Renewing the Mind: Returning and Becoming 07/01/2025

Renewing the Mind: Returning and Becoming This episode explores how renewing your mind is both a return to who you truly are and a becoming of who you’re meant to be. It’s about reconnecting with your core values and choosing thoughts that reflect the woman you want to be. When you’re thinking aligns with truth and strength, you grow into someone grounded, free, and confident. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call and Renew Your Mind Institute Coach Certification Info: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37150570

You Don't Have to Do Anything 06/24/2025

You Don't Have to Do Anything This episode revisits a powerful concept that can change everything: shifting from “I have to” to “I choose to.” Diana shares personal stories and coaching moments that show how this simple shift ditches overwhelm and pressure for confidence and empowerment. Maybe you don’t have to do anything—but when you choose to, that’s where your power is. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call and Renew Your Mind Institute Coach Certification Link: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37114850

Guide Your Brain to Peace 06/17/2025

Guide Your Brain to Peace Peace isn’t something you earn by fixing your life—it’s something you feel when you stop letting frantic thoughts run the show. In this episode, Diana gets real about how to train your brain to access the deep, steady peace God already offers. You’ll get practical, no-fluff thought prompts to help you calm the chaos and feel better, right now. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call and Renew Your Mind Institute Coach Certification Link: www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/37033345

I Can Figure This Out - Revisited 06/10/2025

I Can Figure This Out - Revisited Let’s revisit a simple thought that can change how you approach just about anything: I can figure this out. Learn how this simple mind shift opens the door to confidence, creativity, and problem-solving instead of dread or avoidance. Walk away ready to take one small step forward—whatever you’re facing right now. You just might adopt this as one of your go-to thoughts whenever life throws you a challenge. Try a Free Mind Shift Coaching Call, schedule at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36937655

Let Me: The Case for Self-Compassion 06/04/2025

Let Me: The Case for Self-Compassion You’ve practiced “Let Them”—now it’s time for “Let Me.” In this episode, we explore what it means to let yourself be tired, emotional, joyful, imperfect… be you… be human. Discover how this simple shift toward self-compassion can quiet inner criticism, calm your nervous system, and create space for real healing and growth. More Resources at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36842440

When I Quit Drinking for Good 05/27/2025

When I Quit Drinking for Good In this special episode, I share the raw, pivotal moment I quit drinking—forever—and how that single decision became the catalyst for my mind renewal journey. I read from my personal journal entries written in the early months of sobriety, when discomfort, grief, and resolve collided. Choosing to feel instead of escape wasn’t easy, but it was the beginning of a new life. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make a deep, lasting change, this episode is for you. Connect with Diana at . /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36732170

"It's Hard, Oh, No!" vs. "It's Hard. Okay." 05/20/2025

"It's Hard, Oh, No!" vs. "It's Hard. Okay." In this episode of The Renew Your Mind Podcast, we’re talking about what to do when life or growth feels hard. You’ll learn the difference between reacting with “Oh no!”—which brings fear, overwhelm, and self-doubt—and choosing “Okay,” which invites calm, confidence, and strength. If you’ve ever felt like hard things meant something was wrong, this episode will help you shift your thinking and stay grounded through it all. Mind Renewal Resources to help you today! Check out: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36640775

When You’re Tired of Working on Yourself 05/14/2025

When You’re Tired of Working on Yourself Sometimes working on yourself gets exhausting. You’ve been doing the work—learning new things, shifting your mindset, setting boundaries—and it can start to feel like too much. In this episode, we talk about what to do when personal growth wears you out. You’ll learn how to take a break without losing momentum, how to recognize when rest is part of the process, and how to stay steady without burning out. It’s okay to slow down—you’re still growing. Renew Your Mind Institute Life Coach Certification: https://www.dianaswillinger.com/rym-institute/ /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36565615

When People Reject You for Getting Healthy 05/07/2025

When People Reject You for Getting Healthy What do you do when your personal growth makes others uncomfortable? In this episode, we talk about why people might react negatively when you start getting mentally, emotionally, or physically healthier—and how to stay grounded and keep going anyway. You'll learn how to stop making their discomfort your problem and keep growing, even if not everyone appreciates you. Join the Renew Your Mind Group Coaching Experience May 2025 (for women): https://ryminstitute.thinkific.com/courses/Level-One-Group /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36462975

Overwhelmed by Others’ Complaining 04/29/2025

Overwhelmed by Others’ Complaining In this episode, I answer a powerful question from a listener who feels overwhelmed and resentful when her husband complains about housework. We talk about how easy it is to fall into the habit of trying to fix other people’s moods and what it looks like to take your power back instead. You'll learn practical ways to stay peaceful, protect your energy, and make choices based on your values—not someone else’s behavior. Free Class and Facebook Community at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36361230

The Voice in Your Head Isn’t Always Telling the Truth 04/23/2025

The Voice in Your Head Isn’t Always Telling the Truth Your inner voice isn’t always speaking the truth, but you don’t have to keep believing everything it says. In this episode, you’ll learn where those critical thoughts come from and how they’ve been shaped by past programming. You’ll also hear about an upcoming opportunity that can help you break free from old narratives and start thinking like someone who is deeply loved… because you are. Join the Renew Your Mind Group Coaching Experience May 2025: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36277625

Mind Renewal: Your Greatest Accomplishment 04/15/2025

Mind Renewal: Your Greatest Accomplishment In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most powerful things you’ll ever do—renewing your mind. It’s the behind-the-scenes work that fuels every accomplishment, every relationship, and every step of personal growth. You’ll be reminded and inspired by why this inner work matters and how it is critical to creating the life you want. Join the Renew Your Mind Group Coaching Experience May 2025: Try a Free Mind Shift Coaching Call: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/36160740

Inviting the Holy Spirit into Your Mind Renewal with Michele Vrabel 04/08/2025

Inviting the Holy Spirit into Your Mind Renewal with Michele Vrabel In this episode, Michele Vrabel shares her personal journey of renewing her mind and inviting the Holy Spirit into the process. We talk about how our experiences with God and others shape our thoughts and growth. Through her story, you'll gain insight and inspiration for your own mind renewal journey. Connect with Michelle at: More mind renewal tools from Diana at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35826520

Part 2: What About Considering Others More Important Than Yourself? 04/01/2025

Part 2: What About Considering Others More Important Than Yourself? Continuing from last week with Philippians 2:3, let’s look at what it truly means to consider others more significant than ourselves—without neglecting our own well-being- and break down how humility is not about self-deprecation but about balanced love, and how Jesus Himself modeled self-care while serving others. If you’ve ever wondered how to apply this verse in a healthy way, especially in difficult relationships, this episode will give you clarity and encouragement. Mind Renewal Resources and More at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35794130

What About Considering Others More Important Than Yourself? 03/25/2025

What About Considering Others More Important Than Yourself? In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into Philippians 2:3 and explore what Paul really meant when he said to consider others more significant than ourselves. We will look at the original Greek words, the historical and cultural context, and whether Paul was using a rhetorical strategy to challenge extreme thinking. This episode will help you understand how humility fits into a life of faith—without losing yourself in the process. Schedule Your Free Mind Shift Coaching Call Here: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35794100

Let Them, Without Them Taking Advantage of Me 03/18/2025

Let Them, Without Them Taking Advantage of Me In this episode, Diana answers a listener question about the ‘Let Them’ concept and how it works with setting boundaries. She explains the difference between informing someone of a boundary and letting go of the need for them to change. Mastering the Let Them Strategy allows you to reclaim your peace, focus on what IS in your control, and let go frustration. Let them. Diana’s Let Them Blog (2019): Renew Your Mind Episode 110, “Let Them” /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35656655

Forward Vs. Backward-Facing Emotions 03/11/2025

Forward Vs. Backward-Facing Emotions Some emotions keep us stuck in the past, replaying old stories that hold us back, while others help us move forward and create change. In this episode, we’re breaking down backward-facing emotions that keep us spinning our wheels and forward-facing emotions that fuel growth, action, and possibility. You’ll learn how to recognize the difference and start shifting your emotions in a way that moves you toward the life you want. Free Mind Shift Coaching Call and More at: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35645525

Letting Go of Approval – You Don’t Need Everyone to Like You 03/04/2025

Letting Go of Approval – You Don’t Need Everyone to Like You Too many people shape their identity around what other people think about them, but living for other people’s approval can be exhausting and keeps you from being your best self--who you were meant to be. In this episode, we’re talking about how to break free from people-pleasing, trust yourself, and make decisions that align with your values. It’s time to embrace that you don’t need everyone to like you—your worth is already established, regardless of the stories in their brains. Free Mind Shift Coaching Calls still available. Sign up at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35456965

Embracing Who You Are, Not Who You Think You Should Be 02/25/2025

Embracing Who You Are, Not Who You Think You Should Be We walk through life with an idea of who we think we’re supposed to be—more successful, more outgoing, more like “them.” That pressure leads to self-doubt, overthinking, and perfectionism, making it harder to feel confident and at peace. This episode is about releasing those expectations, embracing the person you already are, and fully stepping into the life that was meant for you. RYM Interview and other resources at: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35424445

Expand Your Comfort Zone with More Confidence 02/19/2025

Expand Your Comfort Zone with More Confidence Confidence changes everything—how we show up, how we handle challenges, and how we go after what we really want. In this episode, I’m breaking down what confidence really is, how it grows, and why it helps us step outside our comfort zone. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, you’re not alone, but the good news is that confidence is something we can build—one thought, one step, and one challenge at a time. Set up your 30 minute session with Diana at /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35350300

The Loving Myself List - 100 Things to Love 02/11/2025

The Loving Myself List - 100 Things to Love Noticing what you love about yourself isn’t always easy, but it should be! In this episode, I’m sharing 100 things I love about myself—not to brag, but to spark ideas for your own self-love list. If showing yourself appreciation or choosing to love you feels awkward or unfamiliar, this is exactly what you need. Grab a notebook, press play, and let’s start celebrating you! FREE CLASS: Think Like a Coach-Transform Your Life, sign up at: /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35232040

Diana Interview Renew Your Mind Institute Life Coaches 02/06/2025

Diana Interview Renew Your Mind Institute Life Coaches Thinking about becoming a life coach? Whether you want to support the people in your life, start a coaching business, or really deepen your own personal transformation, certification can be a powerful step. In this episode, three Renew Your Mind Institute Certified Coaches share their journey—what led them to certification, how it has transformed their lives, and how they’re using their skills today. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and real-life experiences. Connect with them here: Andi Marks: https://www.instagram.com/andreatheutahagent/ Loretta Savri: [email protected] Stephanie Fish: [email protected] Schedule your RYM Institute Interview here: www.rympodcast.com. /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35166085

Growing Our Emotional Intelligence 02/04/2025

Growing Our Emotional Intelligence Some emotions are easy to recognize, while others seem to be hiding out in the background, influencing our thoughts and reactions in ways we don’t always notice. This episode explores emotional intelligence and how identifying our emotions helps us process them, shift our thoughts, and move through emotions instead of ignoring them. Naming what we feel is a powerful step toward growth, healing, and greater emotional awareness. Schedule an life coach certification interview with Diana at www.rympodcast.com /episode/index/show/rympodcast/id/35153430

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