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Today the wrestler known as Life or Death called in to share his thoughts on fear and dealing with anxiety and depression. Life or Death talks about feeling like the world is difficult and tough and he is wanting to find fulfillment in it where he asks himself who is he going to be? He talks about always looking to make progress and move forward. He also speaks about how important art and theater is for people. His goal is to have constant circuses playing because he loves the creative expression that the circus provides people. Life or Death reminds us to look at even the smallest things in the world and find wonder and a reason to believe in the beauty that the world has to offer in these micro moments.

Today marks the end of my 2020 podcasting journey and I am delighted to have had a chance to connect with my dad as the final podcast in the Calling On You series. This has been an amazing journey where I spoke with a new person every day of the year. The anticipation of my dad closing out 2020 and being the final podcast of the year (podcast #377) was not only special but felt complete since my mom was episode #1 on the very first day of the 2020 year. My dad spoke about inheriting his work ethics and setting goals - something he learned from his father but also the pressure that we put on ourselves and the down side of perfectionism that comes with excessively high expectations. He talks about how his mom taught him to “go for it because what do you have to lose” mindset. We talk about how important love, family, friendships and finding support can be for all of us and to not feel like we need to take on all of life’s hardships alone. We talked about how important self exploration and developing self awareness is - to look beyond our fears and try and see what is below the surface because that is why the key to overcoming most of our fears. I tend to think about this like Plato’s allegory of the cave where most of our fears are like shadows dancing on a wall and it isn’t until we can get out of our caves and explore our fears will we discover that what we thought we where afraid of all along wasn’t what we where making them out to be. When we strath ourselves and push beyond the boundaries that we feel limiting us is where the world really gets interesting, vibrant and full of color. We will meet amazing people along the way if we have the courage to invite them in and connect more. I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2021.

Today MiMi called in to share her story about her fear of losing her puppy-and then when it finally came, the pain and grief that she experienced after it happened was unbearable. MiMi takes us through the story of her life and the trauma that she went through while she was young. She talks about being born in a hut and immigrating to America where she lived in a studio in a poor neighborhood- but seemingly rich compared to her village. MiMi talks about moving to New York and being injured at ground zero during the September 11th attack. She talks about burying the trauma & building a company and selling it a decade later due to the PTSD that surfaced. All the abuse, tragedy, & pain made her into a shell of a human... Through help & the love of friends recognizing that an animal can support her recovery- it was Pita, her first puppy dog that taught her about love and compassion and gave her purpose and life again. Mimi talks about losing Pita and the pain and heartache that she is experiencing since her puppies passing. MiMi talks about grief and the process that comes from the pain and sadness. She talks about how it is important to know that you are not alone in the sadness and its ok and necessary to cry. This episode is dedicated to Pita and the love any anima can change you & bring purpose into our lives.

Today Jeremy called in to share his story of documenting and reporting on what is happening in America today in regards to the “Left vs Right” political narratives on his website Public Report. I have been talking with Jeremy and watching his work as he traveled around the United States doing the hard beat reporting that not many journalists do any more. Jeremy has been interviewing members from the Anarchist Movement to the leaders of the Proud Boys to embedding himself in the Antifa black block protesters rallies so that he could better understand and try and make sense for what is happening on America’s streets. What Jeremy has been uncovering has not been widely embraced by the mainstream media because it seems like there is an agenda and narrative that is the hard truth that Jeremy is shining a spot light on. However his reporting has cost him long time friendships and online harassment. Jeremy is the most knowelgeble person I know in reporting on what is happening in America today - the stuff that most of us read about in the traditional media - Jeremy is really reporting on the hard truths and asking the hard questions. The topics that he covers can be overwhelming and do take time to unpack - if you want to learn more about the political underbelly of what is happening in America right now I recommend checking out the work Jeremy is doing. He is of the highest integrity and thoughtfulness - make sure to check out Public Report here: https://www.publicreport.org

Today Jenny called in to share her experience with fear, work and taking risks. Jenny is young, 18 but she is super ambitious. She was very concerned about finding a job since she is young and didn’t have the resume and qualifications that other people applying might have. Yet Jenny didn’t let the doubts deter her from applying to hundreds of jobs. She finally landed a job and learned as much as she could. Then an opportunity presented itself where Jenny could get another role in the company, a very senior roll because someone was leaving. Jenny talks about when opportunity knocks to be ready and take your shot. The worst that can happen is getting told no and that it’s worse to never have known if you would have been able to have the opportunity if you don’t at least try. Jenny talks about goal setting, taking risks, working hard and being willing to go the extra mile to learn. Check out TeammateMe, the company that Jenny leads the marketing for here: http://TeammateMe.com

Today Brian called in to share his story about finding out at age 17 that he carried the traits for Huntington's Disease. Now that Brian is turning 27 soon he has been thinking more about what this disease means for his future and his time here on earth. Brian talks to us about being adopted and the impact that it had on him, he shared his perspective on what family means to him, his dreams and aspirations for the future and his amazing poetry. Brian talks about his love for sports and hockey, his thoughts on love, how we should treat each other and taking the time to be there for the people in our lives. Brian has a powerful story and message. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_l84wrk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlyicanbstew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJEB0FSFzTe_Or9AZ1RbhQ Amazon: www.amazon.com/World-Were-1-Brian-Stewart/dp/147929599X TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJGS3x6D/

Today Dauna called in to share her fear of love, loss and thoughts about a grieving heart. Dauna’s husband warned her before they got married that he was terminally sick and that the doctor had warned him that he didn’t have much time to live. This did not deter Dauna nor her love and there was always a little part of her that thought maybe, just maybe the doctor might be wrong. For 16 years they went in and out of the hospital for countless treatments. Dauna talks about being a writer and channeling and processing her emotions and feelings through her characters. She talks about eventually losing her husband this year and the grief and sadness that comes with loss. Dauna talks about having amazing friends and despite Coronavirus making it difficult for people to connect with support systems that they might need, she reminds us how important it is to reach out to each other in times of need. Dauna talks about making a conscious choice about framing situations in a positive light and to remember there are many ways to see an event that takes place. She shares how important it is to find things to do and to find hope and beauty in the world around us. Dauna reads to us from two of her books My Daze with the Dark Muze and her upcoming book release Love is Worth Waiting For - check them out here: https://www.dmneedom.com

Today Ben called in to share his story about fear and finding the courage to get outside his comfort zone and go for the things that he desires in life. Ben talks about growing up completely shy and identifying as an introvert. He was nervous speaking in front of people and his voice would become a murmur - mouse soft. Ben talks about having goals that inspired him to get into acting and film making - at his core he was a creative that wanted an outlet to express himself. One day he went to an audition and even though he was nervous he did it anyways. All of a sudden he was on a nationally syndicated commercial. Ben talks about how important it is to push through our fears in order to grow and expand our worlds to give us more opportunities to work with incredible people who we would never have the opportunities to meet if we don’t put our selves out there on the line. Check out Ben’s artist collective - The Under Popular where creatives can meet and work with each other: instagram.com/theunderpopular Twitter.com/theunderpopular

Today David called in to share his journey that spanned from leaving college to start his career in the advertising industry to then starting his own boutique agency and then into retirement and writing books to help out people that he found himself providing the same advice to answer the same questions over and over again. David’s initial fear was based around the “Am i good enough” and “can I make it” mindset when he was first starting out in advertising. He quickly realized that if he asked questions and worked hard he would be able to excel at anything that he put his mind into. David talks about building solid foundations before we start shooting for the castles in the sky - our biggest dreams. It’s important to have lofty goals but David suggests its smart to work for other people and spend time learning the ropes to get a solid understanding of the industry before setting out to try and do it on your own. Check out Enterprise Digital Marketing Solutions here: www.dms.blue

Today Michael called in to share his story about fear and his mission to help other childhood trauma victims live a better and more fulfilling life. Michael shares his amazing journey starting from when he was a child dealing with poverty and living on the streets to having abusive parents and a racist grandmother. Michael went from hustling on the streets to eventually getting a high paying corporate job in sales that exposed him to the other side of life extremities. His life, whichever way he turned was being lived recklessly and causing himself and the people around him unhealthy conditions. Michael talks about how it wasn’t until he began to search inwards for the keys to happiness that he began to heal the wounds of his childhood trauma and reevaluate what was most important to him in life. I had an amazing time listening and learning from Michael. Make sure to check out his website, book and podcast here: https://www.thinkunbroken.com Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/michaelunbroken

Today Braeden called in to share his story of fear and challenging his own ego. Braeden talks about being cut from Hockey teams at a young age and he suspects that was a formative event. He was extremely combative and had dreams of playing pro hockey. At that point he decided he would excel at everything, form school to sports to relationships but the kink in the armor was that he felt like he always had to be perfect and make everyone else think that he was perfect as well. Braeden talks us on a story about undoing the persona that he built around himself and what he learned in the process. Perfectionism is a serious issue that hampers so many peoples ability to live their best lives. Braeden talks about how freeing it was once he learned how to stop caring so much about what other people thought about him and how he was able to live more authentically once he opened up to being with other people in his life. Check out Braeden’s website and podcast here: https://learniiperform.com

Today Burnie called in to share his story of fear and reinvention of the self. When Coronavirus swept through the world and upended life as everyone knew it, 2020 very quickly became the year that on one hand was devastating, challenging and for many heartbreaking; but Burnie had an epiphany, he was going to turn 2020 on it’s head and re-invent himself. He looked at the year as an opportunity. He might be taking a financial hit but it was all of a sudden clear that this was a moment in time that is an opportunity to do whatever he wanted to do, squash any fear that he might have had in the past and answer his calling. Burnie talks about creating more music and living life through a new lens. Every moment was like this but it took a challenging event for him to see that he always had all the potential within to do what he wanted. He built out a new music studio in his home and connected with his music in a new way. Check out Burnie’s website here: http://www.transclassical.com

Today Burnie called in to share his story of fear and reinvention of the self. When Coronavirus swept through the world and upended life as everyone knew it, 2020 very quickly became the year that on one hand was devastating, challenging and for many heartbreaking; but Burnie had an epiphany, he was going to turn 2020 on it’s head and re-invent himself. He looked at the year as an opportunity. He might be taking a financial hit but it was all of a sudden clear that this was a moment in time that is an opportunity to do whatever he wanted to do, squash any fear that he might have had in the past and answer his calling. Burnie talks about creating more music and living life through a new lens. Every moment was like this but it took a challenging event for him to see that he always had all the potential within to do what he wanted. He built out a new music studio in his home and connected with his music in a new way. Check out Burnie’s website here: http://www.transclassical.com

Today Rick called in to share his story about fear and following through with your ambitions, goals and dreams. Rick had a very successful corporate career but one thing that he always wanted to do in life was write and publish a book. He received early feedback from his professors that his ideas where good but he wasn’t clear enough in expressing them in writing. This lead him to doubt himself and defer this goal of becoming an author. Rick talks about reading a guide on how to publish a book in 90 days and in that moment it crystallized for himself that he was going to do it. He told his family and friends and at that point he was committed. Rick shares so many valuable thoughts on setting your purpose statement and using it as a guiding compass to help steer you in the direction that aligns the outer world with your inner truths. Rick talks about creating a deliberate practice, seeking continuous improvement in life, being open to feedback and criticism and how we can all achieve our best selves if we choose to embrace the confidence to face our fears. Check out Rick’s new book Live Your Purpose: https://ci4life.org and his podcast here: https://ci4life.podbean.com

Today Jarie called in to share his experience with fear and loss. Jarie shares a story the time in his life when he and his wife Jane learned that she had leukemia. The realization of the severity of her ailment was traumatizing, scary and painful. No one in life can train us for these types of experience. The realization of the fragility of life, the constant erosion of time and how fast a life can pass though it, and how to be in the face of losing those that we love. Jarie also shares important information on how to approach those in our life that are going through the painful states of lose and grief. He talks about energy and how the body can hold on to states of energy and changes from the traumas that we experience and how we need to find healthy outlets to work through this energy. Jarie has written a book for entrepreneurs and hosts the Entrepreneur Ethos Podcast https://theentrepreneurethos.com Website: https://jsypr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedailymba Jane's Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/jane-bolander-obituary?pid=185027237

Today Tashika called in to share her story of dealing with fear and postpartum depression and anxiety. Tashika talks about feeling like she was on an emotional rollercoaster. She felt like she had no out and because she had a family that depended on her she felt ashamed for having the emotions that she was feeling. This caused her to feel even worse about herself, like she was not giving enough and she was supposed to be giving more. Tashika talks about getting help, finding a community for support, and her journey of healthy living. She talks about recognizing the feelings and being able to identify how she is feeling as an important step in improving how she handles situations when she is feeling down. She is doing things for herself that makes her feel good like eating healthy, exercising, modeling, becoming a talent agent for others and tapping into outlets that fuel her spirit and soul. Tashika talks about the importance of being more empathetic to ourselves and find the things that we can control in our lives and release the things that we can’t. Check out Tashika’s instagram for life tips, fashion, fitness or to connect with someone who understands the powerful experience of postpartum depression and anxiety: https://www.instagram.com/Tashikayourstruly

Today Don called in to share his thoughts on fear… or lack there of thoughts on fear. As it turns out, Don doesn’t think much about fear at all. As you can tell from the podcast call that we had, Don likes to laugh and have fun. Fear doesn’t really fit into the equation and when asked about thoughts on fear for others it was met with… “Gummy bears”. On the surface it might seems random and obscure but on the flip side is brilliant in its simplicity. Fear doesn’t need to be scary. What if we make fear fun and playful. This is what Don can teach us about life… have more fun and less worry. Check out his up a creek, heading towards a waterfall without a paddle podcast Fiddly Dicking: https://fiddlydicking.fireside.fm

Today Jen called in to share her fear of heights. We spoke about how in college Jen was inspired to join the Peace Corps and this driving inspiration was a force that made challenging fears worth while. Jen talks about when your inspirations, ambitions and callings are larger than your fears you will surpass anything in life that might hold you back. Jen talks about being a life long learner, having a growth mindset and the importance of asking questions. When facing a fear, ask yourself… what am i giving up if I don’t do this? Check out Jen’s website Women Conquer Business here: https://womenconquerbiz.com

Today Phoenixx called in to share her story of fear and stage fright. Phoenixx talks about a lot of her vulnerabilities that she has worked through over the years starting with her fear of being on stage. She has always worked in the music industry starting with writing songs for other people. In order for her to get closer to her dream of being on stage she started hosting events and gradually working her way into the spotlight. This process opened up more doors and expanded Phoenixx’s network challenging multiple fears and allowing her to grow in more ways. Phoenixx shares how it is important for us to be mindful and honest with ourselves about how we are feeling inside because it manifests externally and other people can feel the energy that we are putting out. Phoenixx discusses how important our health is, our diet, location, and who we surround ourselves with, it all plays a role in how we show up in life. Phoenixx shares how import it is for us to have self love can care because if we do not love ourselves our fears and problems will continue show up in one form or another. Check out Phoenixx’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixxRocks and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesthatsphoenixx

Today I spoke with AMDunes about his fear of when he went into a cave and found himself feeling alone and in the complete darkness. It was a physiological scare where he realized that the feeling of being in a confined space, lost in a cave in the pitch black was a phobia and a tormenting one at that. The interesting thing about caves are the symbolism - we all enter our own caves to face our own dragons. Caves hold the things we are scared of and until we enter and face these things they will always be there, beckoning and haunting what we have yet to confront. When I asked AMDunes if he was glad that he went into the cave and at least had an opportunity to experience his fear and he said he was glad that he did it and now he knows. AMDunes has a podcast that you can check out here: https://anchor.fm/AMDunes

Today Edo called in to share his story of fear and trying something even though it was scary. Edo was afraid of swimming - it was something that his mom challenged him to do and told him it was manly to be able to swim. Edo talks about coming from a latin family where you had to show your toughness. A friend encouraged him to swim in the ocean, which is such a powerful expansive force with truly wild animals lurking beneath the surface which we can not see, and Edo faced his fears and swam for the first time. He knew that he could do it and it gave him a source of strength and pride. We also spoke about grief and loss, the power of art on the human soul and Edo shared two of his amazing poems with us. Check out Edo’s powerful documentary film here: https://youtu.be/EXLYaSCFbhs and website here: https://edotastic.net

Today Djenika called in to share her fear of flying and what it was like the first time she faced her fear. Djenika talks about how scared she was to fly but a friend of hers kept encouraging her to face her fear and go on a trip. So she agreed. Djenika talks about how fear is a mindset and she realized that she can overcome any fear that stands in her way with the mindset of challenging her fear and not letting it limit her. https://www.instagram.com/nikka__pretty/

Today Joanna called in to share her story about fear and the difficulty of dealing with men hitting on her in inappropriate ways when she does her photo shoots. We talked about the #metoo movement that swept across America and also the rest of the world with woman standing up and saying that they have had enough of being put into inappropriate, compromising and scary positions. Joanna’s story echoes those concerns and stresses that many woman have had to deal with. Joanna is also a business owner and runs a beauty shop for women. You can check out her story here: www.craziilicious.com

Today Stiz called in to share her recent experience with fear. When covid hit this year she lost her job and was concerned about how she would make rent and pay bills. The fear sunk in and doubt was clouding her mindset. Then she began to realize that now was the perfect time for her to start pursing her dreams of being independent and starting her own company. She knew life would always have its ups and downs and if it was down right now then it was time to start making things go back up. Stiz had seen someone else post online about how to make soap so she decided that she would add her own touch and style that she felt represented herself and start to market it. Stiz was worked in the health and wellness space and its been her passion to help other people look and feel their best. Stiz reminds us that every second counts and to get out and start living the life that you want… no one else can make it happen but you. https://www.instagram.com/stizsantosa/ Java Soap http://instagram.com/javasoaps

Today Jonas called in to share his story about fear and launching his own creative company. Jonas has always worked with creatives helping them on their missions to create amazing work but he hadn’t ventured out on his own and fully tapped into his own creative genius. He wanted to launch his own thing but found himself doubting if he could do it at first. Then it struck him that this fear was just holding him back and he asked the “why not, what do i have to lose” questions. This was the spark he needed to jumpstart creating his news letter, three books, articles and a coaching program for business execs to help grow their companies. We spoke about creativity, mindset, goals, support systems, resilience and being kinder to ourselves. Check out the work Jonas does here: https://socialfabric.com and his new book and workshops here: https://www.shapers.life

Today Lou Kang called in to share his fear as it relates to time. Time felt like it was stressing Lou out, it was always pushing forward and he was measuring his accomplishments and success against it. Each day felt like it carried the weight of a lost day and there was no re-do’s. Once the day was gone it was gone forever. If he wasted it then he couldn’t recover that time. Lou talks about being more patient with himself and learning to schedule out what needs to get done so that he could feel like he was able to accomplish something each day. This feeling of accomplishment gave him the peace of mind that he was growing and becoming better each day. Lou talks about the importance of fear and how it means there is a question that matters in front of you - so pay attention to the feelings of fear. https://www.patreon.com/Lou_Kang_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lou_kang_/

Today Sarafina called in to share her story and journey with fear that brought her into the art therapy space. Sarafina talks about growing up caught between cultures and family expectations telling her messages about who she is “supposed” to be and who she was inside. She felt like people where judging her based on the color of her skin and that her family wouldn’t accept her based on her sexuality. She felt isolated and alone. One way she was able to work though the feelings that she was experiencing was though art therapy. She spoke up about her truths and realized that being judged by others is a lot less painful then the pressures and judgements that she was carrying around by judging herself. Sarafina talks about revitalizing herself, finding a Global Perspective, anger and empathy and helping others through counseling and the powers of art therapy. You can check out her website here: https://liveintentionallysimplistic.com/

Today Angie called in to share her fear about family and losing her kids as they get older. Angie talked about having a strained relationship with her family when she was growing up and she couldn’t wait to get separation from them. She never saw the appeal of family gatherings and since Covid she loves spending time with just her two kids and husband. But she is also scared that her kids will be just like her and excited to leave home without any care to spend time with her any more. Angie hosts a weekly comedy hour with comedian guest appearances that she live streams. Make sure to check it out here: http://www.wisecrackin.com

Today Carla called in to share her story about her anxiety of the unknown where she experienced panic attacks that felt like she was going to die. Carla was never this way growing up, so this feeling was foreign to her and she felt isolated and that other people wouldn’t understand what she was going though. Everything felt enhanced and overwhelming until she realized that she needed to talk to someone about what she was going through and develop some strategies to help her though the panic attacks when they would show up in her life. Slowly she built a system that gave her the tools to get through the panic attacks each time a little quicker. Learn more about Carla and if you are experiencing panic attacks and anxiety you can learn more on her website Broken into Greatness. Carla says she knows how bad and how real panic attacks feel and she wants to help anyone that is going through what she also went through. https://brokenintogreatness.com/

Today Jessie called in with her story about the fear of change and the stress that comes when you feel like you are stuck and you think you are locked into your life choices. Jessie racked up massive student debt to become a lawyer. She wanted to help people and got into it with the right intentions. She made partner at her law firm but realized that she was grinding away night and day, always working harder without any breaks. She witnessed her health and fitness take a dive for the worst and when things at the firm started to reveal themselves at not what they seemed she knew she needed to make some changes. Jessie talks about how to connect with mentors, how we get locked into believing a story about ourselves even when it might not be true and how she is doing what she loves now - helping people who where once like her, overworked get healthy through weight loss foods. Check out her website here "Become your own Health Boss!” https://jessiezaylia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70vdhl4eOb0gqPfeJqWGeA

Today Chad called in to share his story of fear and leaving his job to become an entrepreneur. Chad talks about working hard at his corporate high paying job at Merrill Lynch to branch off and start his own wealth management and investment company. Setting out on his own was a scary decision to make because Chad had three kids and a wife and he had spent nine years working to achieve his position at Merrill Lynch. Chad talks about building an all star team, being part of the 10x program and how it’s important to focus on the things you can control, how happiness is linked from progress, setting goals and holding yourself accountable. Check out Chad’s wealth management company here: https://www.pacificcapital.com/ Stress Free Money Book: https://geni.us/StressFreeMoney

Today Heather called in to share her experience with fear and her journey into the health and fitness space. Heather talks about being an entrepreneur and feeling scared to really put herself out there. She would do what she calls lots of busy work. Work that wasn’t really advancing her business but made her feel like she was doing something in order to avoid the uncomfortable stuff - the stuff where you need to confront rejection. Heather talks about getting mentors, therapists or business coaches that can help us confront and become self aware. Heather talks about the importance of taking the self discovery journey. Once she gained the clarity and found her purpose she was able to approach business and life differently and take control of her power. Check out Heather’s health, wellness & fitness programs on her website: https://apogeofitness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdaniel/

Today Doug called in to share his experience with fear, seeking adventure and his life as a hypnotist helping clients through their traumas with fear and removing blocks that prevent them from living out their best, most courageous lives. Doug shares a story where he was out hiking and got caught in a blizzard. He almost didn’t find his way back to his camp sight and the trail head was hard to see though the storm. He fell to his knees and realized that no one was coming to save him. Had he stayed there, stuck, filled with fear and paralyzed to move on his life would have ended. He realized the power of his thoughts in that moment which lead him to mediation and hypnosis as an effective way to work with the brain to create change. Doug shared some awesome tips and ideas for facing our fears. You can learn more about Doug and the work he does on his websites: https://www.AnywhereHyposis.com Take his 7-Day Stress-Free Challenge: https://www.AnywhereHypnosis.com/anxiety-7-tools Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/makingyourmeaning

Today Caleb called in to share his story about fear, business and achieving great success. Caleb is a style editor and he talks about how he had to face his fear of heights while on a fashion shoot for a job that he was doing. In this moment he realized that he could face any fear and achieve anything he set out to do as long as he had a purpose - a greater reason for being there. Caleb shares valuable tips and thoughts for any entrepreneur who is stuck in their own fears. Caleb challenges us to look within, know what goals in life we want to accomplish and know that through the fear is where you need to go.

Today Christiaan called in to share his story of dealing with fear and pushing through the difficulties in life to get to a better place. Christiaan talks about growing up in the hood and how it taught him to handle himself. He talks about loss with this brothers passing away, losing his grandfather and grandmother and the toll it took on his mother. He watched her drink and not take care of herself and it makes him worry about her but he also recognizes that he needs to take care of himself and stay healthy and positive. He eats healthy, takes vitamins and gets exercise and it has kept him vital and strong. Christiaan talks about the importance of thinking through the consequences of your actions and to connect with things on a positive level.

Today Casey Daniel called in to share his story about the fear and perseverance that comes with the entrepreneurial journey. Casey Daniel worked as a freelance developer on a MedTech startup and had an idea on how he could vastly improve on the experience for doctors. He and some friends each put in some money and set out to create a startup together. However he realized that getting in front of the people who could validate the idea, namely doctors was extremely more difficult than he expected. As money ran low and the fear of letting his partners and friends down he wasn’t sure wether to keep pushing forward or fold the company. Casey Daniel’s advice and approach to fear is to taking a deep breath, getting control of our senses and making a plan to move forward. Check out the courses he is launching on mobile development here: https://whitewhiskywolf.com

Today Jacquline called in to share her amazing story about fear and growing up in a family where she experienced domestic abuse. Her father was an alcoholic and the house around her was violent and scary. She talks about how when she finally examined the family dynamic she was able to see how these patterns where passed down from generation to generation. She had inherited the same stories that her parents had told themselves and came to believe. These stories where the limiting belief systems that cased a destructive path and held her back from achieving everything and anything that she was truly capable of accomplishing. She always wanted to be a writer and a singer and deciding to break the destructive patterns of her family linage she set out to change her life, accomplish her goals and soar past anything that her father had tried to instill in her as her lot in life. Jacquline changed her story, changed her thinking and ultimately changed her life and her fortune. She sacrificed a lot to get to where she is today; she had to learn the lessons of pride, ego, and vulnerability being authentic and pushing herself well beyond her comfort zone. Now Jacquline is on a mission to help other people who are struggling and could use the mentorship of someone who has experienced and learned so much about growth and change. Website: https://thefearlessfactoratwork.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinewales

Today Susan called in to share her story about fear and tumbling down the side of a huge cliff in the Swiss Alps. Susan recalls the story of spending time in a remote village in the Alps and herding sheep who would graze all along the lush mountain side. She talks about the beauty of the landscape and reflects on the different style of living that felt like it was frozen in time. Susan share about her artwork and how her art is channeled from within. She paints when she is happy because she wants her artwork to reflect the positivity from within. She says what we worry about seldom happens so it is good to refocus our thoughts when they are taken over by fear and a good way to get into a better headspace is by focusing on helping other people because that way we can forget about what is troubling us. You can find Susan’s artwork here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lascellesart8/ and https://www.instagram.com/lascellesart/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lascelles-Art-London-279562612749442/

Today Jen called in to share her story and work in battling the Imposter Syndrome mindset. Jen shares her story of how a seed was planted in her mind at the early age of 6 years old and from that moment she went on believing a certain story about herself. The belief system that she created from a impactful event became her super power and also her weakness. Now Jen works as an Executive Coach for woman whom want to shed the weight of imposter syndrome and continue to grow into their full potential. Check out Jen’s website here: https://www.jencoken.com and take her free Imposter Syndrome Quiz: www.JenCokenQuiz.com

Today Krishna called in to share his story of fear and to talk about the amazing work he is doing in promoting the art of silence. Krishna talked about a reoccurring dream where he was scared of falling. One day Krishna found himself standing at the top of Mayan ruins in Tulum and realized that this felt like Deja vu, the scene from his dream. In this moment he no longer felt fear and the dream no longer returned. Krishna spoke to me about the resourcefulness of silence and the different steps one uses to work through the process of using silence as a practice in our lives. I loved hearing about the app and work that Krishna is doing in regards to silence and am a believer in the process and benefits of practicing silence in our lives. App: https://Relaxx.org Book: https://krishnauniverse.com/book-landing-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kknktv/ Wikitia: https://wikitia.com/wiki/Krishna_Bhatta

Today Precious called in to share her story about fear. Precious is a chef and had created a map for her life where she aspired to own her own Michelin Star restaurant one day. She know what she had to do to achieve this dream and had set out to make it happen. Then Covid hit and she lost her job and ultimately her dream for a while felt like it was slipping away. Precious also has a podcast and the more she spoke with other people she began to revision her dream and now she was moved in a new direction to aspire to a new concept of how she could make the world a better and more just and equitable place for all. She says that whatever you are destined to do comes with an element of fear and it is up to you to rise to the occasion to meet this fear and surpass this fear to become the person that you wish to be. Find all of Precious’s links here including her podcast and YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/preciouspioneer

Today Ryan called in to share his story and experience with living with fear. Fear is something that Ryan says that he has always experienced and continues to experience but he has learned techniques to manage and work through his fear. At the age of 4 years old, Ryan went into the hospital to undergo cancer treatment. His optic nerves made him lose his eyesight and from then on Ryan was forced to navigate the world blind. He recounts how his family was not equip to know how to handle a blind child and he felt isolated and on his own to figure out how to get through life from that point. Ryan talks about how important breath work is, circular breathing, education and restructuring education for a better learning environment for all, the importance of community and relationships and a lot more. Ryan is gearing up to start his own podcast soon so you can look forward to hearing from him soon.

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon from the Recovery Road show on Reddit. About a week ago I had stumbled onto his channel and then was pulled in to the positive heart warming experiences that he unravels through his hour long talk. Brandon interacts and celebrates the community that he pulls together and provides a mindful meditative experience while he bikes and walks through New Orleans appreciating the beauty and atmosphere that surrounds him. I reached out to Brandon and asked if he would join me for a short talk on Calling On You to share his thoughts on fear and I was delighted that I had a chance to connect with him on the phone. There are people you meet in life that radiate positivity, happiness, beauty and joy - Brandon is one of those people. Make sure to add some joy to your day and join Brandon as he sets out for a 365 day live streaming of his Recovery Road show. https://www.santanasfoundation.org Instagram: http://Www.instagram.com/brandonbehappy

Today Janine called in to share her scary and heartbreakingly painful story of the day and time period when her daughter went missing. Janine was supposed to pick her daughter up after school at the local coffee shop. That day her daughter never showed up. For the next three years Janine would search, wonder and worry about where and what had happened to hear daughter. Janine talks to us about mindset, fear, anger, gratitude, laughter and learning how to communicate with our kids especially when they are going through difficult times. http://Www.myvsradio.com

Today Mecca called in to share her story of heartbreak and loss, raising her daughter to be an amazing person and young woman and evolving into a leader, warrior, support system for others and giving back to the community of Gold Star Families. Mecca shares how she lost her husband who was serving a tour of duty in Iraq. She tells us about how she had to tell her daughter, who would listen for the keys at the door for her father to return home was not going to be coming home. Mecca offers advice for other parents who have to go through this traumatic experiences also advice and her thoughts. Mecca talks about the heartbreak and the pain, the rebuilding and finding purpose in life. She talks about stop caring what other people think and overcoming their judgement. She talks about learning from every experience. She takes is through triggers and how important it is to learn our triggers because that awareness is the only way to become better. Mecca shares her mortars over time that helped her through difficult times and she encourages us to be open, be vigilant, and be grounded. Mecca has developed the practice of the YOMA Method a revolutionary practice combining Vinyasa style yoga, mixed martial arts, mindfulness, and meditation. https://www.yomamethod.com/ Also, check out Mecca’s books here: https://www.humblehaitianwarrior.com and her Website here: https://bit.ly/BlessedNotBrokenJourneytoHealing

Today Raj called in to share his story about facing his fear in three areas of his life, his fear of being ignored, his fear of rejection and finally his fear of public speaking. Raj traces his early fears back to his childhood and the high expectations of his family. He realized that a lot of the traits that he developed stemmed from the pressure that he was putting on himself to get other peoples approval and achieve success on their terms, not his own. Raj takes us on a story about he brakes each fear down and finds a new path forward that ultimately leads him to a fulfilling and successful life and career. Raj share how important our mindset and belief systems are to creating the life that we want to live. He has detailed out a full journey in his new book Skyrocket Your Career where he helps people from getting a job to working on their mindset and everything in between. Check out Raj’s book and connect with him online here: https://www.skyrocketyourcareerbook.com/ Personal Website: https://www.rajsubra.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajsubra/ Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ChaiLatteConsulting

Today Myles called in to share his story about fear and his ultimate need to purse his entrepreneurial goals. Myles was working a corporate job and climbing the ladder but as he got closer to his 30’s he knew that he was not fulfilled by the course of his life at that point. He had responsibilities, a mortgage and wife and new born on the way but the current state of his work was giving him panic attacks and anxiety. Myles knew that he had to make a change and so he launched a podcast called Relish the Journey where he connected with all types of successful and interesting people whom he aspired to be like and get them on a podcast phone call to ask them questions about how they ended up where they currently where in life. His podcast got to be so successful that it was in the top 5 podcasts just 2 behind the famous podcaster Joe Rogan. Myles making a change in his life and starting his podcast connecting with all kinds of amazing people led him onto all kinds of speaking events, writing a book and giving a TEDx talk. Myles challenges us to get to the root of our fears and push past our fears because as he is an example of, the best stuff happens on the other side of our fears. Check out Myles’s new book here: http://Www.Mylesbiggs.com/unseen and his Podcast here: https://www.rtjmedia.com/podcast

Today Sophia called in to share her story about fear and turning shitty situations into the best life experiences. Sophia talks about going through a car accident and being told that she was going to be furrowed and might lose her job, both experiences where sharp reminders about how life is not stable or a sure bet and that she should live life on her terms and purse all the things that she is interested and passionate about. Sophia had always wanted to start a podcast and these two incidents back to back catapulted her into finally launching her show. She realized if not now then when? Sometimes situations and experiences in life hit us and reshape our thinking about how we decide to live our lives. Sophia started the podcast The Shit Show and has recorded over 100 shows since April! Sophia has a positive mindset about difficult situations in life and it has lead her to now run towards fear. Check out her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shit-show-of-my-twenties/id1506490574 and her Instagram here: http://Instagram.com/theshitshowofmytwenties/

Today Niko called in to share a very difficult conversation about his experiences with fear, racism and discrimination. Niko tells us about his earliest memory of racism that started when he was 9 years old and his mom was driving him home from a school function. Niko’s mother was pulled over by a police officer and what transpired that day shaped Niko’s would view of how people of color are treated differently than white people. He was scared for his safety and his mothers safety. This was not a lone happenstance. Niko recalls many experiences of racism that happened to him and his family over the years and followed him from community to community when he moved. He shares stories about overt explicit racism and more concealed micro aggressions that hurt. Kiko also talks about how hard it is to be accepted for his own sexuality and how even in his own community he feels shunned for his bisexuality. Niko shares positive thoughts for anyone who is struggling with their own fears and helpful resources for anyone who is experiencing depression and suicidal tendencies. You can find the links that Niko recommends here: http://rethinkmytherapy.com and https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ and https://www.7cups.com/

Today I got to speak with an old friend of mine on his birthday. We talk about the significance that birthdays have in our lives as mile markers and reflection points, how the older we get the faster time moves and we can start assessing our past life choices with what we want in the future. Dan has an analogy of climbing a mountain and what it takes to keep climbing over the years. We talk about mental health and social media, location and the places we live and the people who we invite into our lives, how to stay focused and set goals and a lot more. I was super stoked to get to talk with Dan on his birthday because he has a wonderful soul. Happy B-Day Dan!