Mindset Mastery, stepping back from stories, and tuning into sensation: Darren Flemming pushing back on mental health paradigms.
Episode 2 - Make Your Mind Podcast
In this episode
In this episode of Make Your Mind, I sit down with behavioural scientist, psychologist, and author Darren Fleming to explore a fresh perspective on mindset, mental health, and self-reflection. Darren’s book, Mindset Mastery, challenges conventional mental health approaches, encouraging us to step away from labels, routines, and rigid goals in favour of a simpler, more intuitive path to personal growth.
After reading his book, I was intrigued. As someone who has spent years using therapy, journaling, and structured habits as part of my mental health journey, I wanted to dive deeper into Darren’s idea of “doing less.” While some of these concepts might feel familiar, his approach struck a unique chord with me.
For Darren, real change begins by tuning into what’s happening in the body—without labelling, analysing, or resisting. His method focuses on fully experiencing body sensations and releasing the stories we attach to them, which he sees as a pathway to integration and genuine progress.
Who is Darren Fleming?
Darren Fleming is a behavioural scientist, psychologist, and author with a unique approach to mindset and mental health. His book, Mindset Mastery, challenges traditional mental health paradigms by advocating for a simpler, more intuitive path to personal growth.
He’s worked with major organisations to optimise performance and authored several books on leadership, communication, and influence. Darren’s insights offer a refreshing take on personal transformation, breaking free from the over-structured approaches that can sometimes feel restrictive.
Your thoughts
This episode delves into some potentially controversial ideas, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
How do you feel about practices rooted in the mental health movement?
I’m still exploring these concepts myself, so if you’re on a similar journey, I’d love to hear your thoughts and keep the conversation going 📩 jess@archleys.com
Learn more about Darren:
Visit his website: www.darrenfleming.com.au
Buy his book: www.darrenfleming.com.au/books
Follow him on LinkedIn: Darren Fleming