{"podcast":{"title":"THE PRIVATE BOARDROOM","slug":"the-private-boardroom-7806405","podcast_index_feed_id":7806405,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/TNhb8hG2","website_url":"https://the-private-boardroom.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96b53e67-fd3a-4fc8-8813-b800a33897a8/a55bdc10-f2ab-4180-853c-44b6cebfbba7/3000x3000/podcast_image.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"DR. CARLO BLANCO","episode_count":11,"summary":"The Private Boardroom Podcast You did everything right. You built the career. You made the money. You became the person others look up to. So why does it still feel like something’s missing? Welcome to The Private Boardroom Podcast. I'm Dr. Carlo Blanco, Clinical Psychologist, and this show is designed for founders, CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs, physicians, executives, and high-performing leaders who understand that building extraordinary success starts with building the person behind it. Because what no one tells you is this: At your level, pressure doesn't disappear. It evolves. It looks like overthinking every decision. Constant mental pressure. Never being able to fully disconnect. Feeling successful on the outside... while carrying invisible weight on the inside. I know that feeling because I've lived it. And what I discovered changed everything: Success doesn't solve subconscious patterns. More money doesn't create peace. More achievements don't automatically create fulfillment. You don't need another business strategy. You need a different level of mastery over your own mind. Every week inside The Private Boardroom, we go beyond business and explore the conversations that…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T06:18:13.600752+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-boardroom-7806405"},"episode":{"title":"The Mental Pattern That Destroys Successful People","slug":"the-mental-pattern-that-destroys-successful-people","published_at":"2026-07-14T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-boardroom-7806405/the-mental-pattern-that-destroys-successful-people","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-boardroom-7806405","url":"https://the-private-boardroom.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mental-pattern-that-destroys-successful-people-ncpEeRGV","audio_url":"https://podgo.simplecastaudio.com/efac6a33-ebbe-4296-99a5-79857081de10/episodes/33f79458-ca76-4a5b-8d99-60a0d59187ec/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=efac6a33-ebbe-4296-99a5-79857081de10&awEpisodeId=33f79458-ca76-4a5b-8d99-60a0d59187ec&feed=TNhb8hG2","summary":"Success doesn't protect you from self-destruction. In many cases, it simply hides it. In this episode of Private Boardroom, Dr. Carlo Blanco sits down with Andrew Drasen—author of A Vision of Hope and founder of A Vision of Hope Media—to explore the hidden psychological patterns that keep people trapped in destructive cycles. Andrew's story is extraordinary. After struggling with addiction that began in childhood, multiple treatment programs, and two prison sentences, he eventually achieved sobriety. Following the tragic loss of his fiancée to suicide, he dedicated his life to helping others rebuild their lives by creating an identity-based recovery program now used in treatment centers, re-entry programs, and correctional settings. Together, Dr. Blanco and Andrew explore why lasting transformation isn't about simply changing behavior—it's about changing the identity and subconscious patterns driving that behavior. The conversation goes far beyond addiction, uncovering powerful lessons about purpose, resilience, leadership, self-awareness, and why even high performers can become trapped in destructive mental patterns. Near the end of the episode, Dr. Blanco shares his perspective on subconscious transformation and discusses how changing deeply rooted mental programming can create lasting personal change. Whether you're a CEO, founder, executive, entrepreneur, physician, or high performer, this episode offers practical insights into breaking destructive patterns and building a life driven by purpose instead of survival. In This Episode Andrew Drasen's journey from addiction and prison to purpose How childhood experiences shape lifelong behavioral patterns Why identity matters more than behavior The psychology behind destructive mental patterns Building resilience throug…","meta_description":"Success doesn't protect you from self-destruction. In many cases, it simply hides it. 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