Episode 22

How Mindset SAVED Me in a HOT Amtrak Roomette

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Welcome to Episode 2 of Train of Thoughts: "How Mindset SAVED Me in a HOT Amtrak Roomette"

What happens when your dream train ride turns into a sweltering nightmare?

In this raw and reflective episode, I share my real-life experience of being stuck in an overheated Amtrak roomette with no communication, no working fan, and no relief in sight. But instead of breaking down, I leaned on something powerful: mindset.

From chasing a rogue showerhead to finding peace in unexpected conversations, this journey was full of discomfort, quiet victories, and personal growth. I share how small moments of kindness, emotional resilience, and perspective shifts helped me navigate a truly challenging situation.

This isn’t just about a bad train ride. It’s about what happens inside when things fall apart outside.

🎥 Don’t forget to check out Episode 1: I Rode A Train Across The Country And This Is What Happened! to see where the journey began. #podcast #amtrak #mindset

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome back to Train of Thoughts

01:00 - The dinner request & setting boundaries

10:00 - Room service, reflections, and gratitude

16:00 - The wild shower adventure & ending the day

26:45- Building family memories

28:45 - The unbearable heat

31:00 - Motion sickness & seeking relief

32:00 - Shared struggle, shared strength

33:36 - The breaking point

34:42 - Arrival in Chicago & quiet moments of humanity

39:25 - A fresh start: Enter The Floridian

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Hi, I’m Dr. Isabella Grace—behavioral neuroscientist, mindset educator, and host of Speaking of This, a podcast that digs deeper than the headlines.
This show was born out of a realization: we’re constantly bombarded with trending stories, viral moments, and loud opinions, but what we’re not getting is clarity. We’re not being encouraged to slow down, reflect, or question what’s really going on beneath the surface of these narratives—and that’s where I come in.
On Speaking of This, I take current headlines and flip them over to explore the psychological truths hiding underneath. With each episode, I break down popular stories—whether from pop culture, health, social issues, or everyday life—and examine the mindset, emotional triggers, and deeper meanings behind them. I pull from my background in psychology and behavioral neuroscience, but this isn’t a lecture. It’s a conversation. A moment to pause, reflect, and connect.
This podcast is for curious minds who want more than clickbait. It’s for people who crave substance, who believe that mental and emotional well-being starts with understanding the world around us and within us. You’ll find honest perspectives, engaging stories, and tools to help you think critically and feel deeply.
Whether you’re here for personal growth, psychological insight, or just a fresh take on the latest buzz—you’re in the right place.
Let’s rethink the headlines. Let’s speak of this.