"Mindset2Results" with Elena Apalkova

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Sep 2026

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Welcome to Mindset2Results with Elena Apalkova. We unlock the power of your mind to achieve real-world success. Join us for transformative insights, expert guests, tools you need to turn your dreams to reality. Subscribe now! Unleash your full potential!

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October 4, 202642 min

Anxiety as a Body Signal: Root Causes, Nervous System Reset, and Healing Habits

Elena Apalkova speaks with Dr. Anthony Salzarulo about anxiety as a body signal and what it can reveal about underlying health issues. They discuss how mold exposure, Lyme disease, childhood diet, toxins, sleep disruption, stress, hormones, gut health, inflammation, and nervous system dysregulation can all contribute. The conversation also covers why anxiety can seem random, how small triggers can lead to panic, and practical ways to calm the system through breathing, L-theanine, morning sunlight, better sleep routines, device limits, diet changes, and consistent habits.

October 1, 202647 min

Dreams, Intuition, and AI: Listening to Your Inner World for Wellness

Elena Apalkova speaks with Amy Perez about dreams, intuition, and the subconscious as tools for wellness and self-understanding. Amy shares a dream that exposed the hidden cost of career success, leading to a major life reset after leaving government and traveling. They discuss how dreams can process stress, how to tell intuition from ego and body signals, and how journaling and support can help with interpretation. The conversation also covers the MyDream app, dream trends, burnout versus life transition, and the limits of AI in self-knowledge and dream analysis.

September 30, 202642 min

Anxiety as a Body Signal: Root Causes, Nervous System Reset, and Healing Habits

Elena Apalkova speaks with Dr. Anthony Salzarulo about anxiety as a signal from the body and mind, not just a mental state. They discuss why anxiety is becoming more common, how mold, Lyme disease, toxicity, deficiencies, childhood diet, and nervous system dysregulation can contribute, and why it may seem to appear without a clear cause. The conversation also covers hormones, gut health, inflammation, and the vagus nerve, along with practical support through breathing, daily resets, L-theanine, sunlight, sleep routines, and consistent diet changes.

September 30, 202645 min

AI, Mindfulness, and Stress Resilience: Rewiring Beliefs for Better Results

Elena Apalkova speaks with Allen Imbarrato about adapting to the AI revolution while strengthening mindfulness and stress resilience. They discuss how AI affects adults, children, and entrepreneurs, and how chronic stress keeps the nervous system in survival mode. The conversation explores lessons from ashram life, meditation, and presence, along with ways to notice stress signals and identify common triggers. They also cover AI mindfulness coaching, subconscious fears and beliefs, why affirmations alone are not enough, and a four-step process for building resilience through new beliefs, neuroplasticity, and somatic awareness.

September 29, 202642 min

Zero Waste Marketing: Daniel Morel on PASS, AI, and Systemized Growth

Elena Apalkova speaks with Danielle Morrill about zero waste marketing and the PASS framework for building clearer, more measurable business growth. They discuss why many businesses market reactively, how to use existing leads, referrals, and repeat customers more effectively, and how to tell whether a problem is traffic or conversion. The conversation also covers support for reviews and referrals, a florist case study, fixing systems before spending on ads, and how AI can reduce waste when used for the right tasks.

September 25, 202635 min

Root Cause Healing: Dr. Anthony Salzarulo on Fatigue, Anxiety, and Foundational Health

Elena Apalkova speaks with Dr. Anthony Salzarulo about root-cause healing and the patience it takes to address chronic health issues. They use the check engine light analogy to explore persistent symptoms, medication side effects, and the value of listening to the body’s signals. The conversation covers fatigue, anxiety, sleep, circadian rhythms, sunlight, detoxification, processed foods, and the “human garden” idea of meeting basic health needs. They also discuss practical habits, whole-food choices, hydration, stress, and simple ways to support the nervous system, with anxiety set aside for a future episode.

September 23, 202646 min

From Insight to Change: Carol Smaldino on Vulnerability, Growth, and Authenticity

Elena Apalkova speaks with Carol Smaldino about self-understanding, growth, and the gap between insight and real change. They discuss the influence of Alice Miller, Winnicott, and inner child work, along with shadow, fear, vulnerability, and asking for help. The conversation also looks at social media performance, therapy and trauma, and how helping others can become a way of avoiding oneself. They explore acceptance without stagnation, business as human connection, curiosity around addiction and beliefs, and the value of humility, authentic conversation, and shyness in an AI-driven world.

September 21, 202631 min

Unlocking Brain Health: David Tomen on Focus, Supplements, and Nootropic Insights

Elena Apalkova is joined by David Tomen to delve into his journey from struggling with focus and an ADD diagnosis to becoming a Nootropics Expert. David shares his challenges with Ritalin, a pivotal health crisis, and his transition into a new career. The discussion emphasizes the importance of addressing brain health first, covering topics such as brain energy, blood flow, and identifying brain issues. David highlights the essential role of vitamins, minerals, and Omega-3s, along with the benefits of phosphatidylserine, magnesium, and Vitamin D. The episode wraps up with plans for future episodes and final reflections.

September 18, 202650 min

From Expertise to Enterprise: Sam Shah on Growth, Vision, and Entrepreneurial Success

Elena Apalkova chats with Sam Shah about the mindset and strategies for success. Sam highlights the importance of willingness to succeed, learning velocity, and recognizing expertise. They debunk the myth of job security, discuss turning experience into a business, and challenge the idea of salary as safety. Sam stresses doing what you love, personal values, and reciprocity. They explore the gap between knowledge and action, key client success factors, and creating a high-frequency space. Sam shares steps to start a consulting business, overcome visibility challenges, and navigate saturated markets, ending with key takeaways and embracing failure.

September 16, 202645 min

Boosting AI Visibility: Paul Rowe on GEO, Reviews, and Business Optimization

Elena Apalkova and Paul Rowe discuss AI's impact on business recommendations. Paul shares insights on why AI might highlight competitors and how it chooses businesses. They cover the shift from traditional SEO to generative engine optimization (GEO), questioning SEO's relevance today. The episode explores blog post effectiveness for AI, testing AI visibility, and skepticism around GEO. Paul outlines his company's role in enhancing GEO and improving AI recognition. They also discuss AI's role in video content, balancing authenticity, and offer final advice for business owners.