Before Disneyland became the Happiest Place on Earth, it was just dirt, orange groves, and a dream most people didn’t believe in.

In Part One of this Disneyland Handcrafted series, I share a powerful mindset lesson inspired by watching the documentary inside Disneyland itself standing in the very place that once existed only as an idea.

This episode is all about reframing the negative:
Why criticism isn’t a stop sign
Why people love to magnify cracks in your story
And how Walt Disney used doubt as fuel, not a verdict

If you’ve ever felt discouraged, misunderstood, or tempted to quit because of what others think, this episode is a reminder that every meaningful dream starts the same way Disneyland did, with belief, courage, and the willingness to begin before everything makes sense.

✨ Next week in Part Two, we’ll talk about why waiting is often the real danger and how action creates clarity.

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

For more information and to SIGN UP for FREE Disneyland Mindset Workshop on January 28, 2026 at 4PM (PST) please click on Silence the Villain: The Disneyland Mindset for Becoming the Hero of Your Story

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What if one of the healthiest habits you could learn was to take nothing personally?

In this episode of the Disney Magical Mindset Podcast, we talk about how other people’s opinions, moods, silence, or decisions can quietly steal our joy if we let them. From not getting invited, to posts not getting liked, to feeling overlooked or misunderstood, we explore how to stop handing our happiness to things we can’t control.

Using real-life moments and lessons inspired by Walt Disney, this episode is a reminder to protect your peace, choose joy, and keep building, even when others don’t see it yet.

If you’ve ever worried about what people think of you, felt discouraged by comparison, or found yourself shrinking because of someone else’s behavior, this one’s for you.

Let them talk.
Let them scroll.
Let them think what they want.

You keep the magic!

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

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What if the key to living the magic is building better boundaries?

In this episode of the Disney Magical Mindset Podcast, learn about the overlooked power of Disneyland’s berm, and how it teaches us to protect our peace, block out distractions, and stop reacting to what we can’t control.

You’ll learn how to build your own “internal Disneyland,” quiet the inner villain voice, and choose how you frame your experiences, no matter what’s happening around you.

✨ Plus, a practical takeaway and a preview of the live online workshop Silence the Villain: The Disneyland Mindset for Becoming the Hero of Your Story, happening Wednesday, January 28 at 4pm PST. Click on the underline link above to sign up!

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, distracted, or stuck this episode is for you.

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

For more information and to SIGN UP for FREE Disneyland Mindset Workshop on January 28, 2026 at 4PM (PST) please click on Silence the Villain: The Disneyland Mindset for Becoming the Hero of Your Story

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How many times have you said, “This is the year things change” and then stayed stuck?

In this episode of the Disney Magical Mindset Podcast, we explore Walt Disney’s advice that still challenges us today:
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”

You’ll hear the powerful true story of the weekend that turned Disneyland from an idea into a sketch, and why starting before you feel ready is often the secret to making progress. And you'll also get practical steps you can take today, to go from procrastinator to dream activator!

If you’re tired of talking about change and ready to finally take action this brand new year, then you're not going to want to miss this episode.

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

For more information and to SIGN UP for FREE Disneyland Mindset Workshop on January 28, 2026 at 4PM (PST) please click on Silence the Villain: The Disneyland Mindset for Becoming the Hero of Your Story

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Why does leaving Disneyland feel so emotional?

This #1 episode of the Disney Magical Mindset Podcast for 2025, explores the deeper reason behind the Disney Blues, and why the magic experienced in the parks isn’t created there, but remembered there.

In The Disneyland Mindset, listeners discover how Disneyland awakens joy, wonder, and belief, and how that same mindset can be carried into everyday life. This episode breaks down why chasing magic doesn’t work, and how intentionally creating it does.

This episode brings the entire message of the Disney Magical Mindset Podcast together in one powerful conversation. For Disney fans, dreamers, and anyone who wants life to feel a little more magical, this is the episode to start with.

Because Disneyland doesn’t give the magic. It reminds you of the magic already inside!

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

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This week in our Top Podcast Countdown of 2025, we’re at #2 and we’re flying Off to Neverland.

In this episode, I revisit the very first podcast I ever recorded and the lesson that started it all: the magic of Disney doesn’t end when you leave the parks. Through Peter Pan and the power of happy thoughts, we explore how Neverland isn’t a place you escape to, it’s a mindset you carry with you.

If you’ve ever wished you could hold onto that Disney feeling a little longer, this episode is your reminder that you were meant to fly and the pixie dust has been in you all along.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

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This week in our Top Podcast Countdown of 2025, we’re at #3 and this one surprised a lot of people.

A Goofy Movie isn’t just a fun ’90s Disney classic. It’s a story that grows up with you. What felt silly and light as a kid now feels deeply emotional as an adult, especially if you’re a parent, a dreamer, or someone realizing how fast time really moves.

In this episode, we unpack three powerful life lessons from A Goofy Movie:
– Why dreams don’t always take the straight path
– How real connection happens when we listen with our hearts
– And why showing up imperfectly still matters more than getting it right

If you’ve ever chased a dream, struggled to connect with someone you love, or looked back and thought, wow…I see this differently now, this episode will hit home.

This is #3 in our 2025 countdown, and a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful lessons come from the stories we thought were “just for kids.”

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

For more information and to SIGN UP for FREE Disneyland Mindset Workshop on January 28, 2026 at 4PM (PST) please click on Silence the Villain: The Disneyland Mindset for Becoming the Hero of Your Story

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Today we’re kicking off the year-end countdown with one of the most replayed episodes of 2025, the one that reminds you to stop staring at the dirt and start seeing the castle.

Walt stood in an empty orange grove and saw Disneyland long before it existed. That mindset, imagining your future so clearly that it feels real, is the same shift that can change your entire life. In this episode, we break down why your thoughts carry more power than you realize, how to silence the villain in your head, and how to start living like the person you’re becoming, not the one you’re trying to escape.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or afraid to dream again, this one will hit you right where you need it.

Let’s jump into episode #4 on our countdown: See the Castle, Not the Dirt.

Helping you silence the villain in your mind and become the hero of your story!

For more information and to SIGN UP for FREE Disneyland Mindset Workshop on January 28, 2026 at 4PM (PST) please click on Silence the Villain: The Disneyland Mindset for Becoming the Hero of Your Story

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