It’s Christmas Eve, and the Mind Cake team is throwing a festive bash! In this special holiday episode, we’re joined by some very special guests from past episodes who pop round to join the party. Expect laughter, surprises, and plenty of light-hearted holiday chaos as we reflect on the year and celebrate with some Mind Cake-style cheer.

So grab a mince pie, settle in, and join us for a Christmas Eve like no other—packed with good vibes, a sprinkle of wisdom, and maybe a little too much eggnog. Merry Christmas from all of us at Mind Cake!

This week on Mind Cake, we are thrilled to host the legendary video game designer Howard Scott Warshaw, the creative mind behind iconic Atari games like Yar's Revenge and the infamous E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Join us as Howard takes us on a journey through his fascinating career, from the dawn of video gaming to his transition into psychotherapy. In this episode, we explore:

• 🎮 The Atari Days: Howard shares his experiences at Atari, the unique work culture, and the creative process behind developing Yar's Revenge, one of Atari's best-selling games.

• 💡 Creative Challenges: Discover how Howard tackled the seemingly impossible task of creating the E.T. game in just five weeks, and the lessons learned from this high-pressure project.

• 🧠 Mental Health Journey: Howard opens up about his personal struggles, the impact of his career on his mental health, and how becoming a therapist transformed his life.

Howard's story is a testament to the power of resilience, creativity, and the human spirit. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that delves into the highs and lows of a pioneering career in video games and the healing journey that followed.

#MindCakePodcast #VideoGameHistory #Atari #MentalHealthAwareness #Creativity #Resilience

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From Pain to Purpose: Karen Roberts' Journey of Transformation

This week on the Mind Cake Podcast, we are joined by the inspiring Karen Roberts, founder of Vivendus, as she shares her incredible journey from managing chronic pain to establishing a thriving coaching business. Discover how Karen's life took a transformative turn when she embraced the autoimmune protocol and eliminated inflammatory foods, leading her to a path of personal growth and professional reinvention. In this episode, we explore ...

• 🍽️ Dietary Revelations: Karen discusses the impact of dietary changes on her arthritis and overall well-being, highlighting the autoimmune protocol that helped her live pain-free without medication.

• 🚫 Saying Goodbye to Alcohol: How cutting out alcohol led to newfound clarity, inspiring Karen to pursue a career in life coaching and counselling.

• 💼 Building Vivendus: The challenges and triumphs of transitioning from a corporate career to establishing a coaching practice focused on helping clients overcome perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and people-pleasing.

• 🌊 The Cold Water Cure: Karen shares her passion for cold water swimming and the physical and mental benefits it brings, from pain relief to mindfulness.

Join us for an insightful conversation that delves into the power of self-discovery, setting boundaries, and living authentically. Karen's story is a testament to the transformative power of lifestyle changes and personal growth.

#MindCakePodcast #Transformation #AutoimmuneProtocol #LifeCoaching #ColdWaterSwimming #PersonalGrowth

• 00:00 - Mind Cake is hosted by Lee Roberts and Karen Roberts

• 00:22 - Max started Vivendus after being diagnosed with arthritis at 21

• 05:51 - M is great with all dairy, which also is a blessing

• 12:32 - You've given up drinking to start a coaching business

• 15:04 - What are the most common challenges faced by your clients

• 19:24 - How do you help clients find fulfilment when they feel stuck or overwhelmed

• 21:22 - How do you measure progress or success with a client

• 27:14 - You talk about boundaries. So my question on boundaries is how important is setting boundaries

• 29:40 - How do you help clients identify what they actually want when maybe they don't

• 33:58 - You could draw your Venn diagram and see what overlaps in relationships

• 37:12 - If you could give younger self one piece of advice, what would it be

• 42:05 - Your daughter talks about confidence and just feelings on your podcast

• 47:50 - It came up that you like cold water swimming

• 52:55 - Karen Roberts has made a wooden whiskey barrel out of plastic

• 56:16 - Karen Roberts is creating content for LinkedIn and making paid workbooks

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