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Patterns of Power with Craig Perra (habits, mindfulness, high-performance, self-leadership)

Patterns of Power with Craig Perra (habits, mindfulness, high-performance, self-leadership)

Craig Perra, JD, Executive Coach & Trainer (addictions & bad habits) 210 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

Patterns of Power is a podcast for men in high-performance, executive, and leadership roles who want to break reactive habits that hold them back. Host Craig Perra, creator of The Mindful Habit System, presents a leadership framework that grew out of addiction treatment. The show treats distractions such as imposter syndrome, anger, procrastination, doomscrolling, alcohol, porn, gambling, and overwork as failures of self-leadership. It offers practical ways to move from chaos to command and reclaim focus, influence, and legacy.

Episodes

Why Men Need to Attend Events or Retreats | Craig Perra
Why Men Need to Attend Events or Retreats | Craig Perra Oct 9, 2026 2326 Are you successful… or just successful enough to stay stuck?🔥 THE EDGE | OCTOBER 22–24 | SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIALearn more and reserve your spot:https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/the-edge1Rock bottom gets your attention. But when life is good enough, you can stay on the wrong track for years without ever being forced to change.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra shares five powerful rea
When Success Becomes Your Identity… What Happens When It’s Gone? | NFL Veteran Alex Molden
When Success Becomes Your Identity… What Happens When It’s Gone? | NFL Veteran Alex Molden Sep 17, 2026 2580 What happens when the thing that made you successful suddenly disappears?In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra sits down with Alex Molden, former NFL first round draft pick, eight year NFL veteran, University of Oregon Hall of Famer, and leadership consultant.Alex shares the identity crisis he faced after leaving the NFL and the brutal moment a job interviewer told him, “Football is wh
You Look Healthy. But What’s Really Happening Inside Your Body? | Deepak Saini
You Look Healthy. But What’s Really Happening Inside Your Body? | Deepak Saini Sep 16, 2026 2418 You can look healthy, work out regularly, and still have no idea what’s actually happening inside your body.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra sits down with Deepak Saini, a health, longevity, and performance expert who helps clients solve complex health challenges, reverse biological aging, and elevate performance.After overcoming his own battles with an autoimmune condition, obesi
The Patterns Controlling Your Life Started in Childhood: you NEED to know what they are | Anat Peri
The Patterns Controlling Your Life Started in Childhood: you NEED to know what they are | Anat Peri Aug 12, 2026 2908 What if the habits and patterns you hate most about yourself aren't trying to hurt you—but actually protect you?In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra sits down with Anat Peri, inner child expert, emotional intelligence speaker, and founder of Training Camp for the Soul, to explore how childhood experiences can shape the patterns we carry into adulthood.They dive into people pleasing, o
The Marriage Advice That Changed Everything | Eric & Cheri Plantenberg
The Marriage Advice That Changed Everything | Eric & Cheri Plantenberg Jul 24, 2026 3633 What if the strongest marriages aren't built on chemistry... but on intention?In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Eric and Cheri Plantenberg for a conversation about what it really takes to build a relationship that grows stronger over time.They share the incredible story of how their relationship began, the lessons they learned through life's hardest seasons, and the practi
Work Addiction Is Real: What a GE Executive Lost Chasing the Big Win | CFO Cruz Gamboa
Work Addiction Is Real: What a GE Executive Lost Chasing the Big Win | CFO Cruz Gamboa Jun 11, 2026 2953 Cruz Gamboa spent 20+ years climbing to the top of General Electric — closing an $800 million deal, leading capital markets across Latin America, and earning a spot in the executive ranks. Then the CEO called to congratulate him. And he felt completely empty.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra sits down with Cruz Gamboa, founder of Ascend Growth Ventures, to unpack what happens when
Prediction Markets: The New Addiction Nobody's Talking About | Joe Ciccolo
Prediction Markets: The New Addiction Nobody's Talking About | Joe Ciccolo Jun 4, 2026 2881 Prediction markets like Kalshi let you bet on presidential elections, Taylor Swift's engagement, and whether it'll snow in LA this month. Billions in annual trading volume. Near-zero consumer protections. And a younger male demographic growing faster than any other.Craig Perra sits down with Joe Ciccolo -- nationally recognized expert in digital asset regulatory compliance, founder of BitAML, and
Why Your Wife Doesn't Want Sex (And Why It's Not What You Think) | Dan Purcell
Why Your Wife Doesn't Want Sex (And Why It's Not What You Think) | Dan Purcell May 23, 2026 2420 Most couples never learned how to talk about sex — let alone create a deeply connected, passionate relationship that lasts decades.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Dan Purcell, founder of Get Your Marriage On, coach to hundreds of couples worldwide, host of a podcast with 1.7M+ listens, and creator of intimacy tools used by over half a million couples.Together they unpack
Your Dick Isn't Broken. Your System Is. | Erectile Dysfunction & Performance Anxiety ft. Shay Doran
Your Dick Isn't Broken. Your System Is. | Erectile Dysfunction & Performance Anxiety ft. Shay Doran May 19, 2026 2263 Millions of men struggle with performance anxiety, erection problems, stress, shame, and intimacy issues—but almost nobody talks about it honestly.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Shay Doran, who specializes in helping men overcome sexual performance anxiety and erection problems. After experiencing these struggles himself, Shay has gone on to help men around the world re
I Was A Sicko Perv: What You Watch In Secret is Robbing You Of Your Power (the r@pe instruction vid)
I Was A Sicko Perv: What You Watch In Secret is Robbing You Of Your Power (the r@pe instruction vid) May 13, 2026 2095 What you consume in private does not stay private. In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra opens up about the hidden cost of porn, secrecy, shame, and compartmentalization — especially for high-performing men who look successful on the outside but feel out of alignment behind closed doors.This is not a shame-based conversation. It is a call for honesty. Craig breaks down how private patt
This Is Why You Keep Failing (And It’s Not Your Fault)
This Is Why You Keep Failing (And It’s Not Your Fault) May 5, 2026 944 You’ve tried willpower. Discipline. Therapy.And you still end up in the same patterns. That’s not failure.That’s a broken strategy.Your behavior isn’t random — it’s the predictable output of a system that was built long before you understood it. Once you see it, everything changes.Take the self-sabotage assessment Craig mentioned (takes 5 minutes):https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst
My Dad Died — 3 Lessons You Need When Life Hits Hard
My Dad Died — 3 Lessons You Need When Life Hits Hard Mar 28, 2026 1318 My dad passed away on March 1st.This isn’t just about grief… it’s about what it exposed.In this episode, I break down the 3 lessons that hit me in real time — about triggers, pain, identity, and what actually matters when life hits you the hardest.Most men think growth means the pain goes away.That’s not how it works.The real work is being ready when it comes back.If you’ve ever felt like you “sho

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