Self-Powered
I'm Mandi Le Grange and this podcast is all about taking your life and mental state into your own hands and learning how to take control of who you are now and create who you want to become. I'll give you mindset tools, new perspectives, personal growth and development techniques, and practical tools you can implement in your life immediately! I am a certified life coach and my mission is to help you take full responsibility for your life, because as soon as you do that you take back your power to create the life and mental state you want! Let's get into it!
Episodes
65 episodes
Ep.63 Bad Emotions Are Good? What No One Ever Taught You About Your Feelings.
What if your anger, sadness, and fear aren't the problem — you just were never taught how to use them?In this episode, I explore why so-called "negative" emotions are actually specialized tools shaped by thousands of years of human evol...
Ep.62 When Is “More” No Longer Better? Success, Productivity & Freedom
Sometimes the idea of dropping everything and running away sounds tempting. But why do we feel like that?In this episode, I explore the question: At what point does being productive stop improving your life? When does what you put in outwei...
Ep.61 Finding Hope When There's No Solution: A Personal Story.
This episode is about finding hope when solutions seem impossible. We often believe we have complete control, but life sometimes challenges that. Sometimes, the answer isn't visible yet – it's just waiting to be revealed.This episode sh...
Ep.60 How to Trust Yourself Again (When Everyone Has Advice)
Are you stuck in advice overload, second-guessing your every move, and feeling more disconnected from your own voice than ever? In this episode, I share the quiet shift that changed everything: learning to trust myself again.From filtering ...
Ep.59 Stop Overthinking: The Truth About "Right" & "Wrong" Decisions
We put so much pressure on ourselves to make the right decision—one with no regrets, no doubt, no what-ifs. But what if there’s no such thing?In this episode, I explore why we never really know whether a decision was right or wrong until we...
Ep.58 What Self-Love REALLY Is!
Forget the clichés—real self-love is about having your own back and how you treat yourself every day. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal take on what real self-love looks like and how you can start building a better relationship with your...
Ep.57 Set Boundaries Without Guilt: Protect Your Time and Energy.
Learn how to say "no" without guilt, protect your time and energy, and create a life you genuinely enjoy. We'll also cover practical tips for setting clear boundaries in various situations.Time to philosophize about creating freedom, ba...
Ep.56 How To Deal With Negative Thoughts!
Tired of your thoughts running the show?Join me as we explore practical tools and insights to help you manage your thoughts effectively. Learn how to detach from emotionally charged thoughts, recognize the influence of your circumstance...
Ep.55 How to Shift from External to Internal Validation: 3 Building Blocks
Shifting from external validation to internal validation is one of the most powerful changes you can make in your life. In this episode of The Self-Powered Podcast, we dive into how to cultivate self-trust, build confidence, and measure progres...
Ep.54 Are You Chasing the Right Goals? Here’s How to Know.
Are you setting goals that truly align with who you want to become? Many people chase outcomes without considering if the journey itself is fulfilling. In this video, I share my personal experiences with goal setting, why some goals left me emp...
Ep.53 Expect more from yourself and take back your power!!
Tired of feeling let down by others? In this video, I'll explain why expecting more from yourself than from others is the ultimate game-changer for your relationships AND your self-esteem. Learn how to break free from disappointment, take contr...
Ep.52 How to Stop Judging Others and Yourself!
Judgment doesn’t just harm others—it affects our own well-being too. By replacing it with understanding and compassion, we can create a more peaceful, joyful life for ourselves and those around us.Imagine a world without judgment—starting w...
Ep.51 Change How You Experience Life By Changing the Meaning of Any Situation.
What if the stories we tell ourselves about life’s challenges are the real obstacles holding us back? In this episode, we explore how the meaning we attach to situations shapes our experiences—and how changing that meaning can transform our liv...
Ep.50 Man In The Arena: Easy Tip For Dealing With Self-Criticism!
In this episode, we dive into the powerful practice of breaking free from self-criticism and self-doubt. It's not just about handling external judgment; it's about learning to deal with the harshest critic of all—ourselves.I share my fa...
Ep.49 Gratitude & Ambition: Why You Can (and Should!) Have Both!
Do you ever feel torn between being grateful for what you have and wanting more out of life? In this episode, we explore how gratitude and ambition can work together to create a fulfilling, meaningful journey. I’ll share a personal story about ...
Ep.48 Flow With Life 🌊 | Inspired by Eckhart Tolle
What if the toughest moments in your life were chosen by a wiser version of you? 💡In this episode, I explore a life-changing concept inspired by Eckhart Tolle’s quote from The Power of Now: "Whatever the present moment contains, accept ...
Ep.47 Face Your Dragons: A Guide to Overcoming Fear
What’s the real cost of your fear? 🌟Eleanor Roosevelt, known for her shyness and fear of public speaking, didn’t let fear stop her from becoming a trailblazer for human rights. Her story reminds us of the incredible potential we all hav...
Let's Chat! High-speed Personal Development: What you learn from starting your own business.
Business, personal development, and trusting yourself. In this conversation, I am joined by Ilonka Ras to discuss the trials and tribulations of being a business owner. We dive into the importance of being mindful of what you want for your busi...
Ep.46 Burn the Boats! How to Commit to Your Goals Like Never Before.
🎯 Setting goals is easy, but truly committing to them?! That's a whole other game! In today’s video, we’re diving into the mindset you need to take your goals seriously and go after them with everything you've got. Inspired by the story of Cort...
Ep.45 Be Happier by Understanding Your Locus of Control!
Ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly achieve their goals while others struggle against life's challenges? The answer might lie in a powerful concept called locus of control.Discover how your beliefs about your own agency c...
Let's Chat! Be The Change! Everyone Else Is Waiting For You. With Helen Kruger
✨ Key takeaway: Every great change starts with one person deciding to make today better than yesterday. Are you ready to be that change?In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Helen Kruger, the driving force behind the Boksburg Commu...
Ep.44 Why We Don't Want An Easy Life!
In this episode, we dive into the concept of duality and how life’s opposing forces—light and dark, joy and sorrow—are essential for personal growth. By embracing both the highs and lows, we can find greater meaning in our experiences and becom...
Ep.43 The Pursuit of Happiness...Or The Root of Unhappiness?!
In this episode, I explore why the pursuit of happiness might actually lead to unhappiness. Could it be that constantly chasing happiness is what keeps it out of reach? I share my thoughts on why happiness should be a natural part of our journe...
Ep.42 How Self-Perception Is Directly Influencing Your Success!
The direct link between self-perception and success: Ever wonder why you are less successful even if you know you are equally talented and educated as others who are crushing it? Our lives reflect what we think we deserve. In this episode, we l...
Ep.41 What's the deal with PROCRASTINATION? And how to beat it!
Procrastination. It's a struggle as old as time, and we've all been there. If you know what you need to do but just can’t get yourself to do it, I’m here for you, buddy, I face this on a daily basis too. Through work on myself and with my clien...