[EP62] Why You Need To Focus On Your Mental Wealth | Kaylor Betts

In this episode I’m joined by Kaylor Betts. Kaylor is the host of the Mental Wealth Podcast and he is committed to challenging you to think differently. If you’ve never heard of him before, your initial reaction is going to be either – I like this guy – or – who does this guy think he is?!.

Kaylor is a contrarian and holds no punches when speaking out against mainstream opinion. Kaylor faced his mental health head-on and tackled his long history with anxiety and depression. Fueled by adversity, he is relentless in his passion to change lives and help us all understand how to live life beyond what we thought was possible.

Episode Topics

5:11 | Who is Kaylor Betts?
14:05 | Why we can’t forget the “basics” to maintain our mental health
15:50 | Kaylor’s reaction to the “virus” announcement in Feb 2020
21:30 | How Kaylor got into his holistic coaching business
23:27 | Kaylor speaks about his “Enough is Enough” Instagram post that went viral
30:52 | Why “sharing your truth” isn’t only about ranting and anger
34:15 | Are we living in a boiling frog syndrome reality?
39:22 | How impactful have the lockdowns been on our mental health?
47:20 | What does Kaylor believe are the positive takeaways from the “pandemic”
52:02 | Is Kaylor planning any in-person events or traveling soon?
56:11 | What is the ONE thing Kaylor is most grateful for right now?
56:43 | Where can people follow and connect with Kaylor?

Episode Quotes

“I was sick and tired most of my life. I like to say a battle with my mind. There was a lot of suffering going on internally and I didn’t know why. I don’t have it all figured out but most days now I’m thriving.” – Kaylor Betts

“Ray Dalio and Warren Buffet are still investing and learning. They are working on getting to that next level. I feel the same way when it comes to my mental health and wellness. I am always learning.” – Kaylor Betts

“My heart was racing when I first put out the video (talking about the “pandemic). But it was such a relief because there is something about facing your worst nightmare. It brought a lot of hate my way…but the outpouring of love was amazing.” – Kaylor Betts

“Seneca has a great quote – we often suffer more in imagination than in reality. I don’t think there is a better quote to exemplify (from a mental health perspective) how much suffering we’ve endured in imagination due to our response to this pandemic.” – Kaylor Betts“One of the most powerful modalities to increasing mental health (and mental wealth) is gratitude.” – Kaylor Betts