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Welcome back to The Unbeatable Mind! This week, Mark is joined by Charles Schwartz and co-host Catherine Divine for a deep dive into the art of self-transformation, leadership, and adapting to rapid change in the age of AI.

Charles shares his remarkable personal evolution—shaped by years working in hospice care—and how confronting mortality shattered his illusions of ego and brute-force ambition. The conversation uncovers how our deepest limiting beliefs and survival strategies—often rooted in childhood trauma—can either hold us back or be integrated as sources of wisdom and growth.

Mark, Charles, and Catherine delve into the power of recognizing and moving between different internal “Personas,” the importance of connecting with one’s personal truth, and why self-acceptance is key to sustainable transformation. As the discussion turns to the accelerating influence of AI, the trio candidly addresses the urgent need for adaptability, curiosity, and ethical leadership in an era where technology is poised to disrupt every industry.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur feeling stuck, a leader navigating the unknown, or someone seeking more meaning and freedom, this episode will leave you inspired to face challenges with awareness and courage—and to reimagine what’s possible in a rapidly changing world.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Mindset Shift: Dive into Charles Schwartz’s journey from a survival-driven ego to a life led by service, love, and efficiency.

• Purpose, Truth & Breaking the ‘Why’ Myth: Is finding your “why” overrated? Charles argues that fulfillment actually starts with ‘who’ you are, not just ‘why’ you do what you do. Once you connect to your true self, your purpose and path become much clearer—and more rewarding.

• Embracing the AI Revolution: AI isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a tidal wave. Charles and Mark discuss why there will soon be two types of companies: those that leverage AI, and those left behind.

Charles Schwartz is an award-winning entrepreneur, strategist, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, best known as the host of The I Am Charles Schwartz Show. With a career spanning over two decades, he has coached countless entrepreneurs on scaling their businesses and achieving financial independence. His podcast features in-depth interviews with industry leaders, offering listeners actionable insights into entrepreneurship, business scaling, and personal development. Beyond podcasting, Schwartz is recognized for his expertise in blending human behavior with business systems, helping over half a million entrepreneurs through his courses, books, and events. His mission is to empower individuals to break free from stagnation and realize their full potential.

Podcast: https://podcast.iamcharlesschwartz.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcharlesschwartz/

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Help-Charles-Schwartz-Books/s?rh=n%3A4736%2Cp_27%3ACharles.%2BSchwartz

Instagram: @iamcharlesschwartz

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Emotional Intelligence–or EQ is now more vital than ever. In today’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark’s daughter Catherine is sitting down for a candid and insightful discussion about emotional development and the evolving landscape of leadership in a world that’s becoming more dominated by AI.

Catherine and Mark explore the limitations of traditional leadership models that prioritize IQ over EQ, touching on how emotional awareness, self-control, and the oft-overlooked concept of “us” in relationships are fundamental aspects of effective leadership. Drawing from their personal experiences, Mark and Catherine dissect the energy of emotions, the mind-body connection, and the importance of radical self-acceptance.

Together, Mark and Catherine emphasize that real growth does not happen in isolation, it’s our most challenging interactions through the emotional landscape that we become better leaders, teammates, and people.

Key Takeaways:

• Relational Development: Discover how the most impactful growth happens not in isolation, but through relationships. Real emotional development is tested through authentic connection and mutual vulnerability.

• EQ VS. IQ: Learn why Mark and Catherine believe EQ is the leadership superpower of the future. When machines can outperform us in data and logic, our unique advantage lies in self-awareness, empathy, and connection.

• The Body-Mind Connection: Understand how acknowledging the somatic side of your feelings can unlock deep growth and healing. Emotions are simply energy in motion—the body plays a key role.

• EQ as a Daily Practice: Recognize how emotional maturity is not a destination—but rather a lifelong journey that requires mindfulness, honest communication, and vulnerability.

Catherine Divine is a leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine, and author of Sacred Silence, Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.

Catherine’s Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinec1/

Kokoro Yoga: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/

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Today on the Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Henry Abbott to dive into the fascinating world of athletic performance, resilience, and the hidden science of injury prevention! Fresh off the release of his new book Ballistic: The New Science of Injury Free Athletic Performance, Henry is chock full of insights from top athletes and breakthrough research from some of the world’s top sports labs.

Mark shares with Henry the details of his recent snowmobile accident, offering a jumping off point for Henry to explore how our bodies and brains adapt and heal. The pair delve into the power of voice and breath work, and why movement is the ultimate key to longevity.

Additionally, Henry shares incredible stories from the front lines of professional sports, including insights on how elite athletes have been able to sidestep potentially career-ending injuries. He and Mark touch on the often overlooked role of play and joy in athleticism, and Henry shares his remarkable findings from his research at P3 in Santa Barbara.

Whether you’re interested in athletic performance, recovering from an injury, or simply looking for ways to feel alive in your own body, Henry’s insights can hold the key for one to not only recover, but re-learn, and potentially reinvent themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Trainable Injury Prevention: Listen to Henry’s research—which shows that dysfunctional movement patterns are highly trainable—with the right training, a person can fix patterns and future-proof their body.

• Play, Adaptability, and Longevity: Discover how the key to longevity doesn’t lie in supplements or routines, but rather playful, functional movement and constantly challenging yourself to adapt.

• Animal Adaptation: Realize how we can learn from animals adapting their perception and movement, and apply the findings to the human body—which has a similar capacity for adaptation given the right stimuli and challenges.

• Neurological Training: Recognize how athletic performance is about more than just muscle and strength—-it’s also about neurological training.

Henry Abbott is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop. He led ESPN’s 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award. He lives in New Jersey.

Henry’s Links:

Website: https://www.henryabbott.com/

TrueHoop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganforsyth/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social

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