TheUPside Podcast — Episode Summary

Episode Title: Mindset Reset: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
Host: Theresa Flood
Date: September 23, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of TheUPside Podcast, hosted by Theresa Flood, centers on the power of mindset and how changing your thoughts can transform outcomes in any area of life or business. Theresa provides a practical framework to perform a "checkup from the neck up"—encouraging listeners to audit their thinking patterns, understand the influence of their thoughts, and take actionable steps to get unstuck. The episode delivers clear truths about thought patterns and offers simple actions anyone can take to start creating positive change.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reflective Questions to Start (00:30)

• Theresa prompts listeners to introspect:
  • "What is an area of your life that you are not getting the results that you want?"
  • Once identified: "What is your predominant thought or thoughts about that thing?"

2. Three Truths About Your Thoughts (02:15)

Theresa lays the foundation for a mindset reset:

• Not All Thoughts Are True
  • "Just because you're thinking them does not make them true." (03:00)
  • Our thoughts often feel like reality, but they require auditing for truth.
• You Can Change Your Thoughts
  • "You can't always change a thought that just pops into your brain. You can decide what you are going to ruminate on... what you're going to think about over and over." (04:25)
  • As you practice, negative or unhelpful thoughts appear less frequently.
• Changing Thoughts Changes Your Life
  • "They are the starting point to change the results that you're getting... If you will improve your thoughts, you will improve your life." (05:25)
  • Your world reflects your thinking—begin with your beliefs to shift outcomes.

3. Three Action Steps for Mindset Transformation (06:15)

Theresa provides simple, actionable advice:

• Audit Your Inputs
  • "Who and what are you listening to?... If you're filling your mind with negativity... you're only going to get that kind of output." (06:22)
  • Evaluate whether those you turn to for encouragement (friends, podcasts, books) lift you up or reinforce limiting beliefs.
• Actively Choose and Meditate on Thoughts
  • "Set time aside in the morning... to choose my thoughts, take a moment to actively spend time meditating—pondering things that will edify you, that are good." (07:55)
  • Identify a time (Theresa chooses mornings) to proactively shape your thought life, instead of being constantly reactive.
• Seek Evidence for Positive, True Thoughts
  • "I want you to start looking for evidence for the thoughts that are true." (09:25)
  • Celebrate wins and observe proof of your capabilities instead of searching for reasons you can't succeed.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Thought Audits:

  "Just because they feel like our reality... just because we think them does not make them true."
  — Theresa Flood (03:07)

• Empowerment to Change:

  "You do have the power and the ability to change your thinking."
  — Theresa Flood (05:02)

• On Inputs and Outputs:

  "If you're filling your mind with negativity, if you're filling your mind with limiting beliefs... you are only going to get that kind of output."
  — Theresa Flood (06:35)

• On Proactive Thinking:

  "If we're going to train our brain… to be productive, we have to spend time actively training it."
  — Theresa Flood (08:23)

• Encouragement:

  "Whatever it is that you're facing… you have what it takes. You can do this."
  — Theresa Flood (12:02)

Important Timestamps

• 00:30 — Introduction of reflection questions.
• 02:15 — Three truths about thoughts.
• 06:15 — Start of actionable steps for mindset shift.
• 09:25 — Emphasis on finding evidence for positive thoughts.
• 12:02 — Closing encouragement.

Episode Flow & Tone

Theresa’s style is energetic, affirming, and direct. She uses practical language and relatable humor (“checkup from the neck up,” “I pretty much get dumb at night”) to demystify mindset shifts. The short, structured episode is designed to provoke thought and motivate immediate action—perfect for busy listeners looking for impactful, concise advice.

Key Takeaways for Listeners

• Audit your recurring thoughts and recognize that they are not absolute truths.
• Proactively choose positivity by curating your influences and dedicating time to constructive thought.
• Reinforce positive beliefs by actively looking for evidence in your life.
• Changing your thoughts is the first and most powerful step to changing your outcomes—start small and stay consistent.

For more insights or to receive episode notes and weekly challenges, connect with Theresa Flood at teresaflood.com.

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