EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 50 MIN
161 Becoming an Ultra-Marathoner & Songwriter: Leaving my Comfort Zones
from Unfiltered Society With Aaron Joy · host Aaron Joy
Discussing how this is a year of finding new challenges for me personally via my songwriting and running, and walking my talk about how one should break comfort zones for growth. Live 6/19/2025.0:00 – Intro to show on breaking out of comfort zone to grow as people | building confidence3:48 – Never able to finish writing songs | giving up on songwriting all my life5:20 – Goal to finish every song draft | focusing in on music styles | inspired by old movies, Johnny Cash11:16 – Confidence & inspiration increase | not sweating small stuff | saying "I can" | borrowing one line from movies17:24 – Breaking personal boundaries | spiritual life is life, not a part-time thing separate from life21:06 – Becoming an ultra-marathon runner after a 50K trail run | elite running races24:05 – Horrible experience running 7 hours in bad weather | post-race leg cramp34:04 – Beginning running at middle age | going to gym, physical & emotional benefits | not giving up | changing training43:39 – Deadlines force one to meet a goal 45:44 – Slide show of 50K: dirty shoes | race metal | kilt runnerThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist. I'm follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM
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Discussing how this is a year of finding new challenges for me personally via my songwriting and running, and walking my talk about how one should break comfort zones for growth. Live 6/19/2025.0:00 – Intro to show on breaking out of comfort zone to grow as people | building confidence3:48 – Never able to finish writing songs | giving up on songwriting all my life5:20 – Goal to finish every song draft | focusing in on music styles | inspired by old movies, Johnny Cash11:16 – Confidence & inspiration increase | not sweating small stuff | saying "I can" | borrowing one line from movies17:24 – Breaking personal boundaries | spiritual life is life, not a part-time thing separate from life21:06 – Becoming an ultra-marathon runner after a 50K trail run | elite running races24:05 – Horrible experience running 7 hours in bad weather | post-race leg cramp34:04 – Beginning running at middle age | going to gym, physical & emotional benefits | not giving up | changing training43:39 – Deadlines force one to meet a goal 45:44 – Slide show of 50K: dirty shoes | race metal | kilt runnerThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist. I'm follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM
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