On the Mindful Journey podcast, host Sana sits down with business veteran and author Rich Ashton to explore how mental and physical fitness can reshape your life direction, especially during the holiday reset season. This is a practical conversation about small habits that create big long-term shifts.

If you are a founder, leader, or high performer feeling stretched, behind, or stuck in survival mode, this episode gives you a grounded plan. You will learn how curiosity builds mental strength, how simple movement supports stamina and clarity, and why effective leadership requires both kindness and results.

About the Guest:

Rich Ashton spent 45 years owning and operating small businesses. He built a leadership training program inside his company, then retired after handing management to the team he developed. He is the author of Growing Your Own.

Key Takeaways:

• Build mental fitness through daily reading and wide-ranging intellectual curiosity

• Read opinions you disagree with to reduce conflict and improve judgment

• Combine a 30-minute walk with podcasts for double benefits

• Add resistance training to improve stamina over time

• Lead hard conversations with clear outcomes, empathy, and accountability

• Stop leading from fear if you want trust and decisive execution

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://www.growingyourown.net/
Email: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik

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