From Setbacks to Freedom: How Denise Meyer Redefined Success by Letting Go

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From Setbacks to Freedom: How Denise Meyer Redefined Success by Letting Go

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What would it look like to sell your house, get rid of your cars, pack your life into a few suitcases, and travel the world? In this inspiring episode of The Mindset Architect Podcast, host Tony Caliendo sits down with longtime coach and real estate expert Denise Meyer to uncover her powerful story of transformation.After a challenging year filled with personal setbacks, health scares, and financial struggles, Denise and her husband made a bold decision: instead of clinging to “more,” they chose less—and discovered a life of freedom, clarity, and deeper purpose.Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:✅  The 3 reasons people make change (and how to recognize which one is driving you)✅  Why “what do you want?” is the hardest—and most freeing—question you can ask yourself✅  How meditation and daily practices help bring life back into alignment✅  What it’s really like to downsize from a full home to two suitcases✅  How comparison can either rob you of joy—or reveal what’s possibleWhether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone craving a new chapter, Denise’s story will challenge you to rethink success and remind you that freedom starts with choice.👉 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help us reach more people and spread the power of mindset.CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction to The Mindset Architect Podcast01:00 – Welcoming guest Denise Meyer02:00 – “I went fast to go slow” – lessons from early career and setbacks03:30 – A challenging year: health scares, insurance battles, and loss of income04:30 – The 3 reasons we make change in life06:30 – Forced change, desire, and shifting perspectives08:00 – Staying true to yourself despite outside opinions09:30 – Meditation as a tool to recenter and refocus12:30 – Making the bold decision to sell everything and travel14:00 – From two cars to none: questioning what you really need16:30 – Living from two suitcases in Europe18:30 – The paradigm shift: more is not always better19:30 – Key questions to ask yourself before making a big change21:00 – Invisible or invincible? Redefining identity through transition23:00 – Redefining success after leaving the old model behind25:00 – How comparison can steal joy—or inspire possibility26:30 – Final lessons: clarity, choice, and stacking small habits28:30 – Connect with Denise via Little Jet Big World29:00 – Closing thoughts and group coaching invitation