The Minds Gym Podcast

"Leaving the FLDS Polygamous Culture" Andrew Ream Part 2. His battle with drugs, alcohol and his difficult journey to survive leaving polygamy..

After leaving FLDS polygamy part 2.  Andrew Ream then lost him self to drinking and drugs. He lost weight and got a rough taste of the party scene.  He was working and trying to make a life for himself outside of the culture. He eventually moves back to Colorado City, AZ, and meets his wife, then immediately asking her dad for permission to marry her and getting married a few weeks later.  He shares why his mom and dad can not speak to him. He gives some history about the crazy demands of the FLDS leader. Some history about his parents Heidi and Joseph Ream. His grandpa also left the religion just a few years before he passed away.  One thing he would like to ask his mom and dad if they were sitting with us? Another crazy experience about life after leaving polygamy.

Andrew Ream was born and raised in Colorado City, Arizona in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a very strict patriarchal polygamous culture where the children are instructed to do what they are told, "keep sweet, pray and obey” the prophet, Warren Jeffs.

"Leaving the FLDS Polygamous Culture" Andrew Ream Part 1. He left the religion on his Mom’s birthday at the age of 21. He left his entire world and belongings behind.

Andrew Ream - Part 1.  He was raised as a polygamist in the FLDS religion in Colorado City and left the culture on his Mom’s birthday, December 10th, 2010, at the age of 21.  He left his entire world and belongings behind. He has lived a roller coaster of a life. His story is gripping.  

His parents have not been in his life since the day he left. He married an incredible young lady that was also raised in the FLDS organization. They have 2 children, a boy and a girl.  Their son is in need of full time care by Andrew and his wife.  He was born with a very rare disease leaving him incapacitated.  Andrew has literally been through hell and back. His ability to pursue and endeavor this life is remarkable. How he and his wife keep going is astounding. His journey while in the religion and since he left are astonishing.  A must listen for anyone wanting to simply be amazed. 

Andrew Ream was born and raised in Colorado City, Arizona in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a very strict patriarchal polygamous culture where the children are instructed to do what they are told, "keep sweet, pray and obey” the prophet, Warren Jeffs.

Jenn Drummond, Female World Record Holder, The First To Climb The 7 Second Highest Summits!

Jenn Drummond, a petite young lady with a huge drive and a world record holder of the 7 second highest summits!  She elevates others to master their own summit in life.  She is a single Mom of 7 and was in a terrible car accident in 2018 that left her bewildered and confused. Police and paramedics couldn’t imagine how she survived, but she did. That’s when she realized you don’t get to choose when you leave this life…but you sure can choose how you live it. Empowered by this misfortune and her new awareness, she set out to live a more adventurous and fearless life!

After her accident, she was inspired to climb a mountain for her birthday, her son raised the stakes by suggesting Mount Everest.  During her training, her coach upped the ante and suggested that she go for a Guinness World Record and become the first woman to climb the 7 second highest summits. This idea matched her desire to live a life of great significance, not just success.

She’s a very successful business owner and she resides in Park City, Utah.  She’s also an international speaker, an author of Break Proof, and Host of the Seek Your Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to chase their dreams and to live a life of abundance!  This is a must listen for those looking to be inspired!  Jenn's passion for climbing is absolutely palpable.

Shawn Feurer, survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to consulting others on how to be successful. He lost his homeless brother right after our recording!

Shawn Feurer survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to currently consulting others on how to be successful.  He lost everything, got divorced and had to live in a friends basement just to get by. We talked about his brother that is homeless and oddly enough Shawn was notified that his brother had passed away a few hours after our podcast recording.  Shawn is now a Universal Mindset Disruptor with 25+ years of experience. Former business coach, now a transformative mindset mentor, Shawn focuses on revolutionizing thinking patterns to foster freedom, abundance, joy, and love in life. His mission: help individuals transform unproductive habits and shift mindsets to achieve their dreams, epitomized by his motto, "ENJOY THE RIDE." Shawn shares a lot of good information to get your life back on track and how to thrive here.  He is a huge fan of Bob Proctor.

David K. Williams a model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, no feeling at all in is lower body.

David K. Williams a complete model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, there was no feeling at all in is lower body.  Three surgeries and three and a half months in bed.  He shares  details of getting back to being able to walk with arm crutches and is still fighting daily. He lost his son to gastric cancer and has been through a tremendous amount of obstacles in his life.  He has been through hell and back a few times. He has a tremendous amount of grit and quitting is not in his vocabulary!  This gifted man has decided to fight and wants to walk without any assistance as soon as humanly possible.  His story is touching and his will to do the right thing is quite admirable. This podcast is a great listen and a neat lesson for anyone wanting to have the ability to fight at all odds.  He is an accomplished entrepreneur, an author of The Seven Non-Negotiables of Winning - Tying Soft Traits to Hard Results. He has been a guest on most national news ond tv shows. He has 5 children and 6 grand children and has been divorced and is now remarried.  He is definitely a people guy. 

Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017!

Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017 while driving home from a friend’s house. We discuss a bit of her history with drug abuse and the tough life she has had to endure.  She is courageous, vulnerable and fearless during our discussion. She is kind, angelic and has an innocent, childlike demeanor. She has been through hell and back and is working her way towards getting back on the right track!  It’s an intriguing listen for all.

My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, what is needed now, and how to get what you want here!

My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, being present and an incredible question to consider, what do you absolutely need now? Why asking for what you want is crucial so you can get what you need here.  Skiing in Utah and being present! I share just a few tips to consider and assist you along your journey here! Just some quick thoughts for humanity!

The courageous Betsie Wolford dares to do "The Byron Katie Work" with me. Betsie finds an incredible gift that allows her to realize she has been abusing herself for the last 20 years!

I facilitate the kind and courageous Betsie Wolford through a Byron Katie worksheet on her mom.  Betsie works through the beat up and mental abuse she endured as a young lady.  She discovers she may have been more part of the abuse than her mom. A friendly reminder to help Betsie find her beautiful self.   A lovely insight into the ego mind and how it twists reality. Something that we all deal with on this place we call earth.  Now we have one more confident, clear and free human on this planet.  What a neat experience Betsie has just by questioning her ego mind.  She now can see how her own 20 year self abuse cycle wasn’t working for her.   A great lesson for her and all of humanity.  If you have ever been upset at mom, dad, brother, sister, coworker, friend, or in fact anyone, this podcast is for you! Thank you for listening my friends! I hope you see your beautiful self!

"Leaving Polygamy" 22 year old Katie Owen from Utah shares her story of depression, cutting, leaving and her pregancy inside the Kingston Clan.

“Leaving Polygamy” Katie Owen is 22 years old and a sweet soul.  She recently left the “The Order”.  They are better known as the Kingston Polygamous Clan.  A polygamous sect located in Salt Lake City Utah and established in 1935.  She has a two year old daughter and has recently divorced and has her daughter part time outside of the Kingston Clan.  She discusses her trials and reasons for leaving the group. She shares about her severe depression at a young age and what her life looked like inside of “The Order”.  She talks about her “cutting” at a young age and why she had the need to cut herself.  She discusses her sickness throughout her pregnancy and how difficult her situation was through her teenage years.  She shares about the Kingston therapist inside “The Order” and a lot of very interesting facts about the Kingston Polygamous Clan.  The story is pretty incredible and is worth the listen for sure! It’s crazy and beautiful! She is a true gem.

The intelligent Chace Bickmore, how he was dreamed into this world. He shares his recent experience at the Byron Katie 5 Day School for The Work and how it has changed his life!

How was Chace Bickmore dreamed into this world?  He talks about how after a 5 day Byron Katie retreat he was the happiest he has ever been in his entire life!  We discuss some life lessons and the human mind! #thework