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Fearless Happyness Podcast
by Max Nijst
The Fearless Happyness Podcast showcases phenomenal individuals, from across the United States and from all walks of life, who overcame serious traumas, addictions, life obstacles and challenges to living the life of their dreams. Listen in as each week, Max and his guests sit down to share their experiences and spread strength, hope and faith to help others also become fearless in their pursuit of happiness!!
Episodes
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Former Navy Man Who Seeks Vigor, Wonder, & Fellowship with Ed Hinman | 266
In this episode, Ed Hinman shares his transformative journey from military service to personal growth, emphasizing the importance of vigor, wonder, and fellowship in living a fulfilled life. Discover how embracing challenges, history, and primal human instincts can lead to happiness and…
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Horsewoman Who Dreams To Help You Get Your Spark Back with Alicia VanderGriend | 265
In this episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, Max Nijst interviews Alicia VanderGriend, founder of Cowgirl Life Co. Alicia shares her journey from a lifelong passion for horses to a career in marine biology, and her eventual return to the equestrian world after personal challenges. She...
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Ex-Politician Who Thinks Men Can Be Men Without Being A *ick with Bill McCamely |264
In this episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, host Max Nijst speaks with Bill McCamley, a former politician and advocate for men's mental health. They discuss Bill's journey through politics, the challenges faced by men in modern society, and the importance of addressing mental health…
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A Functional Doctor Who Knows Your Body Can Heal From The Inside Out with Dr. Liz Graves | 263
Join Max Nijst and Dr. Liz Graves as they explore the transformative power of functional medicine, nutrition, and holistic health. Discover practical tips for improving metabolic health, overcoming addiction, and living fearlessly with faith and gratitude. For more from Dr. Graves:...
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A True Texan Who Learned Grit Alone Wasn't Enough For A Full Life with Victor Bretting | 262
Join Max Nijst and Victor Bretting as they explore resilience, leadership, faith, and legacy. Victor shares his inspiring journey from construction to giving back through his ranch and book, emphasizing the importance of faith, empathy, and perseverance in building a meaningful life. For more…
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A Sexual Abuse Survivor Who Kept Her Trauma In A Box Until It Leaked with Darlene Lekowski | 261
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, host Max interviews Darlene Lekowski, a survivor of sibling sexual trauma. Darlene shares her journey from living in silence for decades to becoming a public speaker and advocate for others who have experienced similar trauma. She discusses the...
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The Expert's Mentor Who Started Out An Expert At Nothing At All with Jim Cathcart | 260
In this engaging conversation, Jim Cathcart shares his remarkable journey from an ordinary upbringing in Little Rock, Arkansas, to becoming a renowned mentor and speaker. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his life, including the influence of personal development figures like Earl...
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A Hypnotherapist Who Personally Knows The Saving Grace of Connection with Paula Robbins | 259
In this episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, host Max Nijst speaks with Paula Robbins, a metaphysical hypnotherapist and author, about her journey to sobriety and the challenges she faced along the way. Paula shares her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family, her struggles with...
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The Teacher Who Hopes You'll See (And Take Off) Your Mask with Ashanti Branch | 258
In this engaging conversation, Ashanti Branch shares his journey from being a fatherless son to becoming a transformative educator and founder of the Ever Forward Club. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges faced in the teaching profession, and the impact of emotional masks on...
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An Artist Who Wants Your Water Running Clear with Sam Stokes | 257
In this episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, host Max interviews artist and musician Sam Stokes, who shares her journey through trauma and healing. Stokes discusses the impact of a traumatic event in 2020, her approach to processing grief, and the importance of self-compassion. She…
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Privileged Addict Who Had To Learn The Hard Way with Matt Grace |256
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, host Max interviews Matt Grace, who shares his profound journey through addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. Matt discusses his early experiences in the addiction space, the challenges he faced growing up, and the enabling behaviors…
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Behavioral Expert Whose Got A Program For Your Problem with Sora Virnikoff | 255
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness podcast, host Max Nijst speaks with mind and body coach Sora Vernikoff about her journey from struggling with weight loss to developing a unique no-diet program. Sora shares her experiences with dieting, the importance of understanding food behavior, and...
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The Social Worker Who's Breaking Up The Burn Out Cycle with Helen Malinowski | 254
n this episode of the Fearless Happiest Podcast, host Max speaks with Helen Malinowski, a trauma therapist specializing in clinician burnout. Helen shares her journey into therapy, the challenges she faced, and the importance of self-care and community support for clinicians. They discuss the...
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The Man Who Wants You To Find Your Sacred Grit with Jason Lyle | 253
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness podcast, host Max welcomes Jason Lyle, an expert in nervous system regulation and addiction recovery. Jason shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-love, connection, and the mind-body relationship...
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A Couple Who Knows The Gift Of Rock Bottom with Chris + Tiffany Owen | 252
n this engaging conversation, Chris and Tiffany Owen share their inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and building a strong marriage. They discuss the importance of support in recovery, the power of mindset, and how to embrace obstacles as opportunities for growth. The couple emphasizes the...
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Healer Whose Soul Intelligence Method Comes From a Life of Self Healing with Kristine Genovese | 251
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, host Max interviews Kristine Genovese, a healer and the creator of the Soul Intelligence Method. Christine shares her journey of overcoming childhood challenges, including growing up with an alcoholic father, and how these experiences shaped her...
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Entrepreneur Who Spends All His Time Making It Work with Mike Hammond | 250
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, host Max interviews Mike Hammond, a serial entrepreneur and innovator in pain management technology. Mike shares his journey from starting multiple businesses to developing a groundbreaking patch that helps manage pain by utilizing the body's...
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Violinist Whose Career Pivot At 32 Changed Everything For The Better with Alexandra Dotcheva | 249
In this engaging conversation, Max and Alexandra Dotcheva explore her remarkable journey from a professional violinist to a holistic confidence coach, author, and investor. Alexandra shares her pivotal life changes, including her transition from music to nursing, and how her experiences shaped…
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The Phobia Freedom Formula: Unlocking Lasting Change in 45 Minutes with Blair Dunkley |248
In this insightful interview, Blair Dunkley shares his extensive research on overcoming fears, phobias, and anxieties through neuroscience-based mind models and innovative therapies. Discover practical strategies to rewire your brain, conquer trauma, and build resilience for a fearless life....
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Workplace Culture Expert Whose Personal Surrender Led To Her Life's Work with Jessica Kriegel | 247
In this inspiring interview, Jessica Kriegel shares her journey of surrender, leadership, and personal growth. Discover how embracing surrender can unlock potential, improve workplace culture, and lead to greater success and happiness. https://culturepartners.com/about/bio-jessica-kriegel/ For…
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A Veteran Who Will Never Stop Learning Or Serving His Fellow Man with Robert E. Jordan | 246
In this inspiring interview, Navy veteran and pastor Robert shares his remarkable journey from military service to faith-based activism. Discover how his experiences in war, trauma, and service shaped his mission to help others through writing, ministry, and philanthropy. For more from Robert:...
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PsyD Who Bridges Ancient Modalities & Western Psychology with Dr. Jeff McNairy | 242
Join Max and Dr. Jeff McNairy as they explore innovative approaches to healing trauma, addiction, and mental health through plant medicine, holistic therapies, and personal stories of transformation. Discover how self-awareness, alternative treatments, and fearless pursuit of purpose can lead to...
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Mental Health Advocate Who's Willing To Share His Path with Jonathan Kemp | 240
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, host Max interviews Jonathan Kemp, who shares his personal journey through mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, addiction, and dyslexia. Jonathan discusses the importance of seeking help, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health,...
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Doctor Who Believes Healing Starts With Connection with Dr. Amy Albright | 239
In this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, Max Nijst interviews Dr. Amy Albright, a doctor of Chinese medicine who merges neuroscience with spirituality. Dr. Albright shares her personal journey from illness to healing, emphasizing the importance of connection, breathwork, and the courage...
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Metaphysician Who Believes If You Can Imagine It, You Can Become It with Reginald Martin | 238
What do you do when you can't quite square what you're taught in your ultra religious household with what you experience on a day to day basis? Metaphysician (well, now a metaphysician) had the same question. And it was one he explored with vigor. Using his own life, his own ups and downs…
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Cancer Survivor Who Wants You To Focus On Your Cans Instead of Your Can'ts
You're going to have challenges–that's life. What's up to you is what you do when you are faced with them. Do you fold? Or do you rise to the occasion, when that might be a full hip replacement after having three children, then signing up to row across the Atlantic Ocean, THEN undergoing a major...
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Expanded State Guide Who Wants You To Experience Transformation with Michael Tierno | 236
Have you ever wanted to get out of your mind for a minute? Michael Tierno was curious, so at 42 he went down to Peru for an ayahuasca retreat and did just that. It changed his entire life, and while he doesn't exactly offer the same experience as his own (although he can tell you where to go),...
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Compassion Advocate Who Talks The Talk & Walks The Walk with Gissele Taraba | 235
Gissele Taraba never imagined her lifelong dream to work in Canada's child welfare system would end in burnout. And she certainly didn't expect to start a new career, become an author, become a podcaster, and be in the process of making a documentary. And she really really didn't think all would…
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The Addiction Doctor Whose Been There & Recovered From That with Dr. Jason Giles
Dr. Jason Giles was not going to be an alcoholic for a very specific reason–his dad was an alcoholic and made him feel inadequate. He didn't go down that road, but becoming a doctor in the field of anesthesia gave him access to something else: fentanyl. In a major plot twist, what started as his...
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The Ultimate Survivor Who Vowed Never To Become A Victim Again with Wendy Alexander | 233
What would you do if you found yourself in a seemingly impossible situation? Would you crumble? Would you find a way to make it through? We'd all like to say we'd make it, but it's a lot easier said than done. Wendy Alexander was put in one of those impossible situations. About to give birth to…
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The Guy Who Knows How To Stop Living By Default And Start Living By Design with Kelea Kanae | 232
It can't be that the only way you can you get what you want, that the only way you can get where you want to go, that the only way you can become who you want to be is LUCK. If that's the case, what's the point? At least that's how Kelea Kanae sees it. You have agency, you have the options all…
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Former Military Officer Turned Businesswoman Who Recognizes It's All A Choice with Zoe Karli | 231
Zoe Karli is in control–at least that's the way she likes it. As a former military officer who also comes from a military family, Zoe is used to things changing...like a lot. As in living in 44 states alot. Instead of letting the change upend her, she calls them "adventures". One "adventure",...
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Business Partners Who Swear By Doing The Deep Work To Thrive with Jo & Vicky of Canine Business Academy | 230
You can be really good at what you do and not know how to actually run the business part of what you do. And what does that lead to? Nothing good. And what about a partnership? What if you and your partner butt heads and have different ways of doing literally everything? Jo and Vicky of Canine...
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Real Estate Investor Who Knows The Value In Investing In Others with Jacopo lasiello | 229
Italian entrepreneur Dr. Jacopo Iasiello is an international expert in real estate investment, specializing in auctions and short sales. Beginning his career at age 18 as a gemologist in the precious jewelry sector in Italy, creating and developing a successful jewelry franchise that boasted...
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Unlikely Brain Surgery Survivor Who Took Up Hypnotherapy To Remember Herself with Amira Nystrom | 228
Given a 1% chance to survive a brain surgery, Amira Nystrom said "let's go for it". She did survive, but the aftermath was not easy. Called the "neighborhood puppy", she had to start all over, learn how to do everything like a child would, depend on everyone. And that was fine, but what wasn't…
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Hypnotherapist Who Knows The Power Of Forgiving The Unforgivable with Kerie Logan | 227
Hypnotherapist Kerie Logan lives by this motto: You have to become what you seek. She's adhered to it since she was old enough to get out of her family's controlling and manipulative crosshairs. Without conditional love being modeled, she could have easily assumed it wasn't in the cards for her....
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Transformational Coach With Endless Questions – The Ones You Should Be Asking Too with Raj Khedun | 226
Expanding your awareness…not just by asking questions, but the right ones. Raj Khedun thinks we're doing this life thing all wrong. When he went to India and met an Avatar, he was told "you know nothing. You don't even know why you're here." Big gulp. But instead of running from it, he leaned in....
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Mental Health Expert Who Thinks Not Being Perfect Is Perfectly Fine with Dr. Brian Alman | 225
Dr. Brian Alman has been in the mental health field for three decades. He's written 15 books, developed the ACE Assessment (Adverse Childhood Experiences), teaches courses, and is genuinely passionate his work. Listen to him talk to Max about his personal experience with chronic pain as a child…
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Education Advocate Who Understands The Assignment with Mary Lyn Hammer | 224
Getting an education is one thing, but sometimes you need education on the financial part of education. You know, the debt you might go into trying to get the education. Education Advocate & CEO of Champion College Services Mary Lyn Hammer specializes in that very thing. From "what is a credit...
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Entrepreneur Who Knows The Key Is Your Tribe with Erik Hatterscheidt | 223
Erik Hatterscheidt knows what it's like to have a high-responsibility job and feel absolutely isolated by it. He also knows how hard it is to start and sustain a business (he's started many) and how failure is a guaranteed part of the journey. Turns out, he's not the only one out there. Men like...
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Life & Fitness Coach Who Knows The Value Of A Therapeutic Match with Andreja Borin | 222
The UK's Andreja Borin is a fitness and life coach (and she's about to get her doctorate), but she had to go through her own "stuff" to realize how to coach others. From an eating disorder to panic attacks to fainting during breathwork, Andreja has been there. She knows the importance of finding...
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Healthcare CEO Hellbent On Spreading True Positivity In The Most Negative Times with Mike Baker | 221
By all accounts, he's successful enough to just sit back and reep the benefits of his hard work. But that's not enough for healthcare CEO Mike Baker. He's on a self-led mission to spread positivity and curate optimism at all costs. Listen as he discusses how he rejects the idea that he's too...
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Former Professional Skier Turned Realtor With A Powerful Message On Chronic Pain with Athena Brownson | 220
Athena Brownson is no stranger to pain. As a former professional skier, she sustained so many injuries, her doctors warned that if she kept it up, she'd have to have her knees replaced before she was 30. After she retired, she found success as a Realtor in the Denver area, and all was great until...
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Motivational Speaker, Coach & Magician Who Practices What He Preaches: Don't Hide From Life with John Kippen | 219
John Kippen is a Motivational Speaker, Resilience and Empowerment Coach, Professional Magician and Bestselling Author. John's 12 + year journey of recovering from the trauma of having his face paralyzed after brain tumor removal surgery, has allowed him to triumph over adversity. He and Max swap...
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A Couple Whose Relationship's Downfall Turned Into Its Saving Grace with Britton & Carolee Beckham | 218
Carolee and Britton Beckham grew up in the Mormon Church. They followed all the steps. They got married. They had children. They believed. And when infidelity became a problem, they went to the Church for guidance, fully expecting healing. When they got the opposite, the couple decided to make a...
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Recovering Addict Who Finally Discovered His Way To Get And Stay Clean with Jason Mazur | 217
Jason Mazur is a recovering heroin and meth addict who tried EVERYTHING to get and stay clean. Enter ibogaine. It's not approved in the states, but he swears by its effectiveness. And he's here to tell you about his experience and how he's become an advocate for finding what works for you. For…
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Psychotherapist With A Conviction: You Are Not Your Trauma with Alisa Gracheva | 216
Psychotherapist Alisa Gracheva specializes in trauma. As you may guess, she has her own story (which is fascinating), and it led her here. She speaks with Max about the importance of self-awareness, explains the physiology of panic attacks, and much more. For more from Alisa: Social Media-...
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CEO/Founder of Real Estate Investment Firm Who Rebuilt His Life After Incarceration with Bo Belmont | 215
Steven "Bo" Belmont is a CEO/Founder of a successful real estate investment firm called Belwood Investments. To look at him, you'd never know he'd been incarcerated...but he was. And he wouldn't change it now if he could. Listen as Bo tells Max about the impact prison made on the man he…
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Author, Mother , Trauma Survivor, & Nonprofit Founder Who WILL Find A Way With Julie Barth | 214
About — The Colin James Barth Outreach Mother (of 6) Author, and Charity Founder Julie Barth is a force to be reckoned with. Her daughter Tatym suffers from a rare genetic condition called Primordial Dwarfism, which led her to have over 40 surgeries to repair her trachea. She lost her husband to...
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Community Advocate, Mentor, & Speaker Who Uses His Past Mistakes As A Stepping Stone With Marcel Clarke | 213
Marcel Clarke is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey to success. An honor student of the streets, he transformed his life. Now, he is a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer, with investments in the stock market and cryptocurrency. Marcel is also a community advocate, speaker,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Fearless Happyness Podcast showcases phenomenal individuals, from across the United States and from all walks of life, who overcame serious traumas, addictions, life obstacles and challenges to living the life of their dreams. Listen in as each week, Max and his guests sit down to share their experiences and spread strength, hope and faith to help others also become fearless in their pursuit of happiness!!
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The Fearless Happyness Podcast showcases phenomenal individuals, from across the United States and from all walks of life, who overcame serious traumas, addictions, life obstacles and challenges to living the life of their dreams. Listen in as each week, Max and his guests sit down to share their...
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