The Foreign Mentality Podcast

The Warrior Spirit Ft. Myles Amine

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0400

The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius once said "The art of living is more like the wrestler's art rather than that of the dancer's, in this regard, that it must stand ready and firm to meet whatever happens to it, even when unforeseen". Myles Amine is a true embodiment of the warrior spirit that makes wrestling the great sport it is. Listen in, as Myles shares his journey through life and how the sport of wrestling has shaped it. From a scrappy high school athlete, to an NCAA Division 1 All American wrestler, and ultimately accomplishing the ultimate feat of his sport, winning an Olympic Medal. This warrior shares his mentality on life, family and the discipline it takes to reach the pinnacles of success one can dream of.

Lose the Pain Ft: Matthew Kowalis

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Grief is like the ocean, it comes in waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim. A mother's love is one of the most powerful forces in our natural world. Losing that love can be one of the hardest sorrows a heart can know. But through her children, her love, her goodness, and her wisdom lives on. Matthew Kowalis, CEO of Serenity CBD, shares his story of loss, grief, and triumph as he carries his mother's legacy into the the world of medical cannabidiol. Helping people from all walks of life find their serenity, one day at a time.

Season 2 Pilot: Transitions of Power

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Season one was all about us getting into the minds of some of the foreign minds that inhabited Detroit as well as our Co-hosts, Munt, and the and only Mo Rahal (the Iceman). We kick off season two by saying goodbye to the Iceman, as he sets off on a new Journey to the great lands of the Salt Lakes and multiple wives, Utah. We also welcome our two newest Co-hosts, Nick and Belal, as we kick off another season of the Foreign Mentality podcast!

Inner Wealth Ft. David McCullar

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400

It is said that some 95 percent of brain activity is unconscious, what percentage of that activity is having an affect on your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing? David McCullar has been on a journey for nearly 15 years to discover and address that exact issue in society. David takes us through his incredible journey of addressing his mental health and how he is working to help others tap into their own inner wealth.

Vision Quest Ft. Zein Bazzi & Coach Hass

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Wrestling is a sport that requires extreme dedication and discipline. From constantly needing to watch your weight, practicing year round, sacrificing your weekends for competition, and consistently taxing your body in ways that are unfathomable even for the most elite of athletes. Now imagine doing that as a high school teenager, even harder, imagine having to coach that teenager through all that hardship. This episode gives us rare insight into the mind of Zein Bazzi, the #2 ranked wrestler in the state of Michigan in his weight class and a finalist for Mr. Michigan Wrestling 2021, and his coach - Hass Elsayed, as the ready to do battle for All State glory and the all elusive state championship.

The Orange Crayon Ft. Sheedo

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0400

When you come from a military family, drawing with a crayon on a wall is a real good way to get yourself in some trouble. For Rashard it was the start to his Art career. Growing up in Germany, traveling the world with different artists, and now creating his own unique space in Detroit as "Sheedo", there is no stopping this creative. Depth and detail are his ingredients.

The Gym Freak

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400

There are many ways to humble yourself in this world, most would not choose putting 1800 pounds of pressure on your body as a start, but not everyone has a freak mindset! This episode we had the honor to dive into one of the most foreign mentalities that has come out of Dearborn Fordson, the humble teddy bear Hussam the "Gym Freak" Ateya.

The Annexation of Puerto Rico Ft. Mic Jack

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Son of Michael Jackson Sr, father of Michael Jackson the third, and the author of Mic Jack Jr's life story, we get into the mind of a man on a journey of generational change through artistic endeavor. From daydreaming in the studio, orchestrating on the basketball court, and navigating his way through corporate America. Mic jack understand the sacrifice of those that came before him and the mentality required for those that will proceed him.

Walk the Beat Ft. Officer Alomari

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0400

Growing up under the oppression of your own government, wouldn't exactly be the motivation one would have for becoming a police officer. First generation immigrant and refugee of Iraq, Officer Alomari is far from your average mind. Serving as an officer for the Dearborn Police Department of the state of Michigan, in this debut episode we get a very unique perspective on what it is like to serve and protect your community, blow up as a Tik-Tok star, husband, and a father all while keeping a mentality foreign to most.