<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[UNBREAKABLE MIND PODCAST]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><i>he Unbreakable Mind Podcast</i> is a space for real conversations about mental strength, self-discipline, and becoming the strongest version of yourself—one decision at a time.</p><p>Hosted by Crystal, this podcast dives into the daily habits, mindset shifts, and honest moments that shape who we are behind the scenes. From building better routines and overcoming mental blocks, to learning how to slow down, reflect, and take control of your life—each episode is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and move with intention.</p><p>This isn’t about perfection.<br />It’s about awareness, growth, and showing up—especially on the days it feels hardest.</p><p>If you're ready to stop reacting to life and start creating it, you're in the right place.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:27:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/crNKPC6e.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:29:09 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Crystal Hicks]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category><itunes:author>Crystal Hicks</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;he Unbreakable Mind Podcast&lt;/i&gt; is a space for real conversations about mental strength, self-discipline, and becoming the strongest version of yourself—one decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Crystal, this podcast dives into the daily habits, mindset shifts, and honest moments that shape who we are behind the scenes. From building better routines and overcoming mental blocks, to learning how to slow down, reflect, and take control of your life—each episode is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and move with intention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about perfection.&lt;br /&gt;It’s about awareness, growth, and showing up—especially on the days it feels hardest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re ready to stop reacting to life and start creating it, you&apos;re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Crystal Hicks</itunes:name><itunes:email>chicks2567@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[LESSONS TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR TRUAMA]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Crystal shares her powerful journey of surviving pain without letting it define her—whether it was divorce, panic attacks, or life-altering injuries. What she learned is crucial: your struggle doesn't have to be your identity. The truth is, many men are walking around hiding their pain because they believe asking for help is a sign of weakness. But hiding isn’t healing. Suppression can devastate mental health, ruin relationships, and keep men stuck in a cycle of silent suffering.<br />You’ll discover practical tools to help men begin opening up—how partners can create safe spaces for emotional expression, and why shifting the narrative from victimhood to resilience is a game changer. Crystal breaks down how emotional suppression impacts mental health and shares the real power of reframing pain into lessons of strength. This episode is a wake-up call that survival isn’t about putting on a brave face; it’s about learning to breathe, process, and grow—together.<br />Time to challenge what we’ve accepted for too long. The stakes are high—mental health isn’t optional, and no one’s healing journey should be taken in silence. If you’re tired of the stigma and ready to redefine strength, this conversation will uplift you with real solutions and unfiltered honesty.<br />Perfect for men who want to break free from the silence, partners committed to supporting their loved ones, and anyone who understands that true resilience starts with speaking truth. Get ready to see both the pain and the power</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b60e22f0-4277-4b83-8954-a64793085ab0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:46:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/253f2e4d602e7f67b0e00450520ab3a402af1fa0caa3125f4ee42d0bafa8d793/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNjBlMjJmMC00Mjc3LTRiODMtODk1NC1hNjQ3OTMwODVhYjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2Y0Njg5Yy1jN2UzLTRiNjQtYmE5My1lYmQ4NWE4ODAwMzYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNjMDMxMWQ2N2JlODBlMzA0MThkMGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyZjY3NmJhZTZkMzVmZjU2ZTY3MzhlL2NyeXN0YWwtaGlja3MtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTE1X180LTQ2LTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="44069764" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/episodes/b60e22f0-4277-4b83-8954-a64793085ab0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Crystal shares her powerful journey of surviving pain without letting it define her—whether it was divorce, panic attacks, or life-altering injuries. What she learned is crucial: your struggle doesn&apos;t have to be your identity. The truth is, many men are walking around hiding their pain because they believe asking for help is a sign of weakness. But hiding isn’t healing. Suppression can devastate mental health, ruin relationships, and keep men stuck in a cycle of silent suffering.&lt;br /&gt;You’ll discover practical tools to help men begin opening up—how partners can create safe spaces for emotional expression, and why shifting the narrative from victimhood to resilience is a game changer. Crystal breaks down how emotional suppression impacts mental health and shares the real power of reframing pain into lessons of strength. This episode is a wake-up call that survival isn’t about putting on a brave face; it’s about learning to breathe, process, and grow—together.&lt;br /&gt;Time to challenge what we’ve accepted for too long. The stakes are high—mental health isn’t optional, and no one’s healing journey should be taken in silence. If you’re tired of the stigma and ready to redefine strength, this conversation will uplift you with real solutions and unfiltered honesty.&lt;br /&gt;Perfect for men who want to break free from the silence, partners committed to supporting their loved ones, and anyone who understands that true resilience starts with speaking truth. Get ready to see both the pain and the power&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>LESSONS TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR TRUAMA</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[PTSD Changed My Life | How I Survived, Healed & Found Purpose After Trauma
]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A workplace accident changed my life forever. In this episode of the Unbreakable Mind Podcast, I share my personal journey through PTSD, trauma, recovery, healing, and resilience. I talk about the physical and emotional challenges I faced, what helped me heal, and the lessons I learned along the way.</p><p>If you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety, trauma, depression, or a life-changing event, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and practical solutions to help you keep moving forward.</p><p>You are more than what happened to you. Your story is not over.</p><p>Subscribe to the Unbreakable Mind Podcast for real conversations about mental health, healing, personal growth, resilience, and overcoming life's toughest challenges.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">234d67c7-f7cd-4d73-bacc-055fd5ca515f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:53:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5c0563b7687b3096e8c9b7f50e5f280a7295f82087def5cb64e9bfea8c149153/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMzRkNjdjNy1mN2NkLTRkNzMtYmFjYy0wNTVmZDVjYTUxNWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2Y0Njg5Yy1jN2UzLTRiNjQtYmE5My1lYmQ4NWE4ODAwMzYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNjMDMxMWQ2N2JlODBlMzA0MThkMGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyNWNjNDAwYWVkZmFiNmE3MTBkNzM3L2NyeXN0YWwtaGlja3MtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTdfXzIxLTUzLTM2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="75677509" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/episodes/234d67c7-f7cd-4d73-bacc-055fd5ca515f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A workplace accident changed my life forever. In this episode of the Unbreakable Mind Podcast, I share my personal journey through PTSD, trauma, recovery, healing, and resilience. I talk about the physical and emotional challenges I faced, what helped me heal, and the lessons I learned along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re struggling with PTSD, anxiety, trauma, depression, or a life-changing event, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and practical solutions to help you keep moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are more than what happened to you. Your story is not over.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the Unbreakable Mind Podcast for real conversations about mental health, healing, personal growth, resilience, and overcoming life&apos;s toughest challenges.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>PTSD Changed My Life | How I Survived, Healed &amp; Found Purpose After Trauma
</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Social Media Is Quietly Affecting Your Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever scrolled through social media and suddenly felt like everyone else was doing better than you?<br /><br />In this episode of the Unbreakable Mind Podcast, Crystal Hicks explores the hidden psychological impact of social media, comparison culture, validation, self-worth, anxiety, and mental health.<br /><br />We discuss why so many people feel behind, how social media affects confidence and peace of mind, and practical ways to stop comparing your life to everyone else's highlight reel.<br /><br />If you've ever questioned your progress after scrolling online, this conversation is for you.<br /><br />Subscribe for more real conversations about healing, mental health, personal growth, purpose, boundaries, emotional wellness, and building an unbreakable mind.<br /><br />#MentalHealth #healingjourney #motivation <br />#SocialMedia #socialmediagrowth <br />#SelfWorth <br />#PersonalGrowth #growthmindset #comparingnumbers <br />#HealingJourney<br />#Mindset<br />#Anxiety #followers #views<br />#SelfImprovement<br />#ComparisonTrap<br />#Confidence<br />#MentalHealthAwareness<br />#GrowthMindset<br />#Purpose<br />#Motivation<br />#EmotionalWellness<br />#Podcast<br />#UnbreakableMindPodcast<br />#CrystalHicks<br />#LifeLessons<br />#Healing</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2d47fdf3-aa3d-46f6-b202-02c1a3588990</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7e2b8eaaebc3e7cb73ea40dd473364472393fdb78cb703d5673a51561630d45e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZDQ3ZmRmMy1hYTNkLTQ2ZjYtYjIwMi0wMmMxYTM1ODg5OTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2Y0Njg5Yy1jN2UzLTRiNjQtYmE5My1lYmQ4NWE4ODAwMzYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNjMDMxMWQ2N2JlODBlMzA0MThkMGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyMWVlNTgyMGUyZDJlNTkyMWM2YWI1L2NyeXN0YWwtaGlja3MtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTRfXzIzLTMwLTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="80462306" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/episodes/2d47fdf3-aa3d-46f6-b202-02c1a3588990/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever scrolled through social media and suddenly felt like everyone else was doing better than you?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of the Unbreakable Mind Podcast, Crystal Hicks explores the hidden psychological impact of social media, comparison culture, validation, self-worth, anxiety, and mental health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We discuss why so many people feel behind, how social media affects confidence and peace of mind, and practical ways to stop comparing your life to everyone else&apos;s highlight reel.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you&apos;ve ever questioned your progress after scrolling online, this conversation is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Subscribe for more real conversations about healing, mental health, personal growth, purpose, boundaries, emotional wellness, and building an unbreakable mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#MentalHealth #healingjourney #motivation &lt;br /&gt;#SocialMedia #socialmediagrowth &lt;br /&gt;#SelfWorth &lt;br /&gt;#PersonalGrowth #growthmindset #comparingnumbers &lt;br /&gt;#HealingJourney&lt;br /&gt;#Mindset&lt;br /&gt;#Anxiety #followers #views&lt;br /&gt;#SelfImprovement&lt;br /&gt;#ComparisonTrap&lt;br /&gt;#Confidence&lt;br /&gt;#MentalHealthAwareness&lt;br /&gt;#GrowthMindset&lt;br /&gt;#Purpose&lt;br /&gt;#Motivation&lt;br /&gt;#EmotionalWellness&lt;br /&gt;#Podcast&lt;br /&gt;#UnbreakableMindPodcast&lt;br /&gt;#CrystalHicks&lt;br /&gt;#LifeLessons&lt;br /&gt;#Healing&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>How Social Media Is Quietly Affecting Your Mental Health</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Men Suffer in Silence | The Conversation Nobody Wants to Have]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Today on The Unbreakable Mind Podcast, we're having a conversation people avoid.</p><p>I ran into a man who told me he had prostate cancer—but instead of focusing on his own health, he was worried about everyone else around him. That moment made me think about something bigger:</p><p>Why are so many men taught how to provide, survive, and carry pressure—but never taught how to take care of themselves?</p><p>We're talking about survival mode, men's mental health, self-care, trauma, emotional healing, pride, fear, and why so many people suffer in silence.</p><p>Join the conversation below:</p><p>Who taught YOU how to take care of yourself?</p><p>Subscribe and become part of the healing movement.</p><p>The Unbreakable Mind: Where pain meets purpose and broken pieces become power.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c2531cd7-9111-4627-a0c6-b70b6ef9b16e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:23:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/00710424b910f03f35329b57123b952e8bee0a7c772e1408e5c1034dc565912f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMjUzMWNkNy05MTExLTQ2MjctYTBjNi1iNzBiNmVmOWIxNmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2Y0Njg5Yy1jN2UzLTRiNjQtYmE5My1lYmQ4NWE4ODAwMzYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNjMDMxMWQ2N2JlODBlMzA0MThkMGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNDg2MDM1NjBhYWQ4NjYwNWM4YTZkL2NyeXN0YWwtaGlja3MtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTI1X18xOS0yNS0yMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="8394440" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/episodes/c2531cd7-9111-4627-a0c6-b70b6ef9b16e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today on The Unbreakable Mind Podcast, we&apos;re having a conversation people avoid.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I ran into a man who told me he had prostate cancer—but instead of focusing on his own health, he was worried about everyone else around him. That moment made me think about something bigger:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why are so many men taught how to provide, survive, and carry pressure—but never taught how to take care of themselves?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&apos;re talking about survival mode, men&apos;s mental health, self-care, trauma, emotional healing, pride, fear, and why so many people suffer in silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join the conversation below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who taught YOU how to take care of yourself?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe and become part of the healing movement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Unbreakable Mind: Where pain meets purpose and broken pieces become power.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why Men Suffer in Silence | The Conversation Nobody Wants to Have</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Men Suffer in Silence | The Conversation Nobody Wants to Have]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Today on The Unbreakable Mind Podcast, we're having a conversation people avoid.</p><p>I ran into a man who told me he had prostate cancer—but instead of focusing on his own health, he was worried about everyone else around him. That moment made me think about something bigger:</p><p>Why are so many men taught how to provide, survive, and carry pressure—but never taught how to take care of themselves?</p><p>We're talking about survival mode, men's mental health, self-care, trauma, emotional healing, pride, fear, and why so many people suffer in silence.</p><p>Join the conversation below:</p><p>Who taught YOU how to take care of yourself?</p><p>Subscribe and become part of the healing movement.</p><p>The Unbreakable Mind: Where pain meets purpose and broken pieces become power.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">39d3009d-b0a2-4af2-aaf1-e25d990eced0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e846e53375e24ccaa213ea760cdc398e20b2cbe80b5fa101b9b1030378bc1a2b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzOWQzMDA5ZC1iMGEyLTRhZjItYWFmMS1lMjVkOTkwZWNlZDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2Y0Njg5Yy1jN2UzLTRiNjQtYmE5My1lYmQ4NWE4ODAwMzYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNjMDMxMWQ2N2JlODBlMzA0MThkMGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNDg1MWYxNzAwNjcwMzg2Mzc5MjYyL2NyeXN0YWwtaGlja3MtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTI1X18xOS0yMS0zNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="8394440" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/episodes/39d3009d-b0a2-4af2-aaf1-e25d990eced0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today on The Unbreakable Mind Podcast, we&apos;re having a conversation people avoid.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I ran into a man who told me he had prostate cancer—but instead of focusing on his own health, he was worried about everyone else around him. That moment made me think about something bigger:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why are so many men taught how to provide, survive, and carry pressure—but never taught how to take care of themselves?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&apos;re talking about survival mode, men&apos;s mental health, self-care, trauma, emotional healing, pride, fear, and why so many people suffer in silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join the conversation below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who taught YOU how to take care of yourself?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe and become part of the healing movement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Unbreakable Mind: Where pain meets purpose and broken pieces become power.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why Men Suffer in Silence | The Conversation Nobody Wants to Have</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Checking Your Phone First Thing in the Morning (Do This Instead)
]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the first hour of your day determined how your entire life feels?</p><p>Most people wake up and immediately grab their phone—scrolling, reacting, consuming noise before they even check in with themselves. In this video, we talk about why that habit is quietly draining your energy, increasing anxiety, and disconnecting you from your purpose.</p><p>The first hour of your day should belong to you. Your thoughts. Your peace. Your direction.</p><p>When you stop reaching for your phone and start focusing on yourself, everything changes—your mindset, your clarity, your confidence.</p><p>Take your power back. Start your day in silence. Start your day with intention.</p><p>If this message speaks to you, make sure you like, comment, and subscribe—and check the links below for more tools to help you stay grounded and focused.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">10ef2035-34b5-464f-a1cf-eb7324561448</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:32:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/76c11a87de5dcccc0acce7adfca1eb68455428927490d09ec2cf08dc227b696b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMGVmMjAzNS0zNGI1LTQ2NGYtYTFjZi1lYjczMjQ1NjE0NDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2Y0Njg5Yy1jN2UzLTRiNjQtYmE5My1lYmQ4NWE4ODAwMzYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNjMDMxMWQ2N2JlODBlMzA0MThkMGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYTNkZGM0Y2JlM2JkNTZmZTI3YzIwL2NyeXN0YWwtaGlja3MtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTIzX18xNy00Mi0yMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11805823" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/episodes/10ef2035-34b5-464f-a1cf-eb7324561448/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the first hour of your day determined how your entire life feels?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most people wake up and immediately grab their phone—scrolling, reacting, consuming noise before they even check in with themselves. In this video, we talk about why that habit is quietly draining your energy, increasing anxiety, and disconnecting you from your purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first hour of your day should belong to you. Your thoughts. Your peace. Your direction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you stop reaching for your phone and start focusing on yourself, everything changes—your mindset, your clarity, your confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take your power back. Start your day in silence. Start your day with intention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this message speaks to you, make sure you like, comment, and subscribe—and check the links below for more tools to help you stay grounded and focused.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Stop Checking Your Phone First Thing in the Morning (Do This Instead)
</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[“DON’T TOUCH YOUR PHONE”]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone, I’m Crystal, and welcome to The Unbreakable Mind Podcast.</p><p>In this episode, we’re talking about something simple, but powerful—how you start your morning.</p><p>Most people wake up and immediately reach for their phone. Notifications, scrolling, reacting to everything before they even check in with themselves.</p><p>And over time, that creates stress, lack of focus, and a feeling of always being behind.</p><p>But what if you changed that?</p><p>What if the first hour of your day actually belonged to you?</p><p>Your mind in the morning is impressionable. Like wet cement. Whatever you expose it to first shapes your mindset for the rest of the day.</p><p>So instead of starting your day reacting… you can start it with intention.</p><p>Even something as small as not touching your phone right away can create clarity, calm, and control.</p><p>You don’t need a perfect routine. You just need awareness.</p><p>Start small. Sit with yourself. Breathe. Reflect.</p><p>Because when you stop reacting to everything around you… you finally start choosing yourself.</p><p>And that’s how you begin to take control of your mind—and your life.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">51278f42-50fa-4db6-ac60-234254abd572</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Hicks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:25:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1982b457f5806baec268f95c0e463bcb66e9edf5528372f11b0e13e45bda9ae0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MTI3OGY0Mi01MGZhLTRkYjYtYWM2MC0yMzQyNTRhYmQ1NzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2Y0Njg5Yy1jN2UzLTRiNjQtYmE5My1lYmQ4NWE4ODAwMzYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNjMDMxMWQ2N2JlODBlMzA0MThkMGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZWMzZTFlNjBmZjM3MjRlZTA2MmNjL2NyeXN0YWwtaGlja3MtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTJfXzIxLTMwLTQxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="8603001" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/episodes/51278f42-50fa-4db6-ac60-234254abd572/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Hi everyone, I’m Crystal, and welcome to The Unbreakable Mind Podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re talking about something simple, but powerful—how you start your morning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most people wake up and immediately reach for their phone. Notifications, scrolling, reacting to everything before they even check in with themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And over time, that creates stress, lack of focus, and a feeling of always being behind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what if you changed that?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the first hour of your day actually belonged to you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your mind in the morning is impressionable. Like wet cement. Whatever you expose it to first shapes your mindset for the rest of the day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So instead of starting your day reacting… you can start it with intention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even something as small as not touching your phone right away can create clarity, calm, and control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t need a perfect routine. You just need awareness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start small. Sit with yourself. Breathe. Reflect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because when you stop reacting to everything around you… you finally start choosing yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And that’s how you begin to take control of your mind—and your life.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8cf4689c-c7e3-4b64-ba93-ebd85a880036/logos/210c7a76-f7cc-4484-8dd9-e7d479322573.png"/><itunes:title>“DON’T TOUCH YOUR PHONE”</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>