Greg Fitzsimmons Comedy, Overcoming Fear & Creating Balance

Greg is an accomplished stand-up, a four-time Emmy-winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts.  Host of the popular FitzDog Radio podcast, as well as the Sunday Papers and the Childish podcasts, Greg has made more than 20 visits to The Joe Rogan Experience and 50 visits to The Howard Stern Show, and one hundred on The Adam Carolla Show.  Howard gave Greg his own show on SiriusXM, which ran for more than ten years.  He’s done dozens of appearances on all the late-night talk shows including Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel.   In this Podcast, Greg Fitzsimmons shares his journey through the world of comedy, discussing the balance between fame and family, the creative process behind writing, and the impact of podcasts on the comedy landscape. He reflects on his experiences in the industry, the challenges of writing a book, and the importance of friendship and support in navigating a career in entertainment. In this conversation, Greg shares his experiences with investigative reporting, the impact of media on public awareness, and the challenges of censorship. He discusses the importance of mentorship in comedy, his journey of overcoming addiction, and the daily rituals that help him maintain balance. The conversation also delves into the exploration of psychedelics for personal growth and the significance of confronting fear to live a fuller life.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Connection 02:56 The Journey of a Comedian 05:58 Balancing Fame and Family 09:02 The Creative Process of Writing 11:52 The Impact of Podcasts on Comedy 14:50 The Challenges of Writing a Book 18:14 Friendship and Support in the Industry 30:43 The Risks of Investigative Reporting 33:10 The Impact of Media on Public Awareness 34:04 Navigating Censorship and Shadow Banning 37:04 Mentorship in Comedy 41:30 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Balance 46:10 Daily Rituals and Mindfulness Practices 51:42 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth 53:14 Confronting Fear and Embracing Vulnerability   Contact Greg and find his podcast, tour dates and book: https://gregfitzsimmons.com   Tom O’Neill “CHAOS”  https://tom-oneill.org/       Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic   Connect with Ryan Anderson https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ Breathe4Flow.com awonderjunkie.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0