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In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Zane Landin. Zane Landin is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Zane attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where he met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country were selected to advocate for mental health. He is a passionate storyteller who writes for the Power of Positivity and Entrepreneur about wellness, psychology, and culture. He has been featured on over 50 platforms like Seek the Joy Podcast, Forbes, and Coming from the Heart Podcast.

Once we understand the nature of thought and how our mind works we realize we never have to do anything to quiet the ADHD mind if we trust the perfect design of the brain's "self settling system." We can still thrive with a noisy brain despite how uncomfortable it feels in the moment. Listen to the complete episode to learn how to thrive with a very busy, very sensitive high speed ADHD mind.

Dave Shine is a self-expression coach and content creator who guides others to experiencing their innate well-being through the power of self-expression. Dave shine has been looking in the direction of universal truth for over half a decade through many modalities and techniques.  Dave finally realized that the truth he was looking for was in every breath. Now Dave is on a mission to help one person experience the impacts of realizing their true nature.

In today's episode I am honored to welcome back Katie Beecher to the show. Katie is a brilliant medical intuitive and author of the critically acclaimed book, "Healing from Within."  Katie and I explore what is possible when we look beyond the glitchy nature of our mind's conditioning and belief systems and what is possible when we pay more attention to the intelligent design of quiet insight and intuition that is always waiting to be discovered underneath the noise of our temporary noisy ADHD brain.

We have reached a milestone! The Fearless Now's 100th episode! It was an honor to welcome in the 100th episode with award winning trauma expert Danny Greeves (www.thetraumaexpert.co.uk/). Danny shares his personal experience with with anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress and couldn't form healthy relationships due to various traumas. It wasn't until his own transformative experience working with a trauma therapist where he discovered his lifelong calling of helping others navigate through trauma and grief. USA TODAY has recognized Danny as one of the top coaches alongside people like Jim Kwik.

ADHD is never a problem we need to fix. Insight, wisdom and common sense is under the noise of our brilliant, albeit a temporarily busy mind. And yes it's that simple. Listen on to learn more.

In today's episode I had the chance to speak with the wonderful Wendy Blum. Wendy and I explore the bountiful gifts of having a neurodiverse mind and what is possible when we embrace our innate mental health and trust that we don't have to look to to others for wisdom. Wisdom lives in all of us.   About Wendy (www.wendyblumcoaching.com)    Wendy is  a licensed mental health counselor and principles coach in private practice. Her approach to coaching is to deeply listen, guide and have authentic and honest conversations. Humor, laughter, tears of all kinds and questioning are all encouraged. Wendy is not afraid to go to the tough places with her clients.

In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Roberts. Kate is not only a brilliant coach and educator but she is also co-host of one of my favorite podcasts, "Under the Noise" with co-host Wynn Morgan. Kate and I share how we can truly explore a deeper truth to who we really are when allow our habitual thought created reality to fall away when we pay attention to when we naturally pivot to presence. About Kate (www.katerobertscoaching.com) Kate started her career in the field of education, inspiring young people to move beyond their circumstances and see what’s possible for their lives. She influenced thousands by creating a space where they could be the best versions of themselves, as they progressed toward future endeavors. Kate has learned from the top coaches in the field in various areas including family life, business, finance, psychology, relationships, mindfulness, etc.

Today I had the opportunity to speak with David Richman (www.david-richman.com). Over the last 10 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, running 104 miles straight from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, and most recently biking 4,700-miles in just six weeks as he met with the participants of his upcoming book exploring the emotional side of cancer.   As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. Through lessons learned in business and sport, David introduces the concept of the “middle of the pack” and discusses how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. He applies this concept to life and business and adds value to the people he works with coming from the perspective of the “middle of the pack.”

In today's episode I spoke with my lifelong friend, Mike J. Rosenfeld. Mike shares his heroes' journey from former gang member to his struggles with drug addiction to becoming a world renowned Peak Performance Coach, Breathwork therapist and the FLOW CODE ambassador to the United States. Mike has been featured as a high performance expert alongside Shaquille O’Neal and Mike Ditka in the Documentary “Beyond the Game." Maya Angelou interviewed Mike on Oprah Winfrey radio show and has also been featured on major networks including CBS, NBC, CNBC, ABC, and Showtime. Mike believes everyone has the same purpose in this world: to be the healthiest, happiest and most powerful version of themselves. His mission is to help others achieve their mission.

In today's episode I had the honor of speaking with the brilliant Dr. Amy Johnson. Dr. Amy is not only host to one of my favorite podcasts, "Changeable," she is also author of the critically acclaimed book (that is the most dogeared book on my bookshelf), "Just a Thought." Amy and I put on our experiential "white lab coat" and explore the never ending gift of innate wellbeing beyond the "myopia" of our thought created world. About Dr. Amy Johnson (www.dramyjohnson.com) Amy Johnson, PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower. She is the author of Being Human, The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, and Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to End Self-Doubt and Make Peace with Your Mind. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life. Amy also shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable, and she’s trained over 70 coaches in her Change Coach Training Program. She has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal.

In today's episode I had the pleasure sitting down with returning guest (and one of my favorite coaches and humans), the wonderful Rob Cook. Rob and I explore the stories we make up in our head, a.k.a., "the causes of no one," in order to align with our self created, insecure egoic templates that innocently serve and protect us from a phantom problem and made up conflict. Once we become aware  that we are making up our reality every second of our day we are more aware the illusory nature of our thought created human experience.   About Rob:   Rob Cook (www.imrobcook.com) is a decorated Air Force Veteran, he is a brilliant Speaker, Host & Coach, and Founder of unFIT the brand. Born and raised in the housing projects of Birmingham, Alabama, Rob sought to create a brighter future than what awaited many young Black men who grew up there. He joined the United States Air Force, where Rob became a decorated combat veteran. After 21-years of active duty service he retired, moved to the Los Angeles area to transition into civilian life. Rob became a certified life coach through Supercoach Academy, discovering an ideal balance between the mental and physical realms in his work as a coach. As the founder of unFIT, he offers a fresh approach to thriving in the whole experience of life through coaching, training, workshops, and speaking events for start-ups, non-profit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.

ADHD rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) can feel like the world is coming to an end when we feel rejected, criticized (or self-criticism), or teased by family, co-workers, or friends. Most of the time it's our own negative self talk and self loathing that is activated when we are given feedback (constructive or otherwise) from our boss, coworkers, and loved ones. It can (innocently) take us down and get us stuck in emotional quick sand (albeit temporarily) as most people don't understand how much effort it takes for an ADHD'r to get to school, work, and most importantly get the day started. Once we understand what our overwhelmed thinking is really telling the less it will sabotage our piece of mind, and most importantly, our productivity during the day. 

In today's episode I had the unique opportunity to speak with two brilliant coaches and thought leaders in the principles community, Wyn Morgan, wyn@wynning.co.uk and Kate Roberts, kate@katerobertscoaching.com. They also happen to host one of my favorite podcasts, "Under the Noise" available on all podcast platforms. Kate, Wyn and I explore what is possible when we pay attention to the 'deeper part of us' the moment our busy thinking falls away and we are truly present to "what is." 

In today's episode I speak with mental health advocate and Chicago-based artist Tracey Messlein Newport. Tracey has privately sold and donated dozens of paintings over the years, and one of her paintings, “reVeriE,” was featured for ADHD Awareness month in October 2021 (Psychiatric News). “ Tracy discovered her talent and love of painting after learning how to harness the tremendous brain of an ADHD brain.

In today's episode I have the honor of speaking with Zak Sandler and Lenna Jawdat. You may remember Zak, the uber talented Broadway composer and mental health advocate and spokesperson for NAMI. Lenna Jawdat LICSW, RYT is a trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and Reiki master in private practice at Supportive Embodied Therapy, where she practices psychodynamic and body-based therapies through a social justice lens. She believes that healing happens through the body, brain and breath and is passionate about making these tools accessible to all. She has received advanced training in EMDR therapy, sex therapy, restorative yoga and yoga nidra. Lenna also happens to be Zak's fiance. The three of us dive deep into the notion that every thought we have, (whether good or bad) gives us the power to chose what thoughts we want to bring to life in the world (or not). Sometimes even the darkest most negative thoughts create the most beautiful music that can heal the world. 

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with reoccurring guest of the show, the great Dr. Stacy Berman (www.stacyberman.com/). Dr. Berman and I explore the resilient nature of our psychological immune system and simple ways to strengthen our "psychological immunity." Many people got to know Stacy Berman by getting their asses handed to them at one of her Stacy’s Bootcamp sessions in Central Park. A pioneer in the fitness industry, Stacy created the first all year outdoor bootcamp in NYC back in 1999. Called a “NYC fitness icon” by Forbes Magazine, Stacy trail-blazed the way for the global boutique fitness craze we see today. It was during her rise in the fitness arena and her own that Stacy realized spiritual and mental healing is not only as imperative as physical wellness, but that they are irrevocably intertwined. This began her work in psychoneuroimmunology. Stacy now holds a PhD in Natural Medicine, is a Shaman of the Hopi tradition, works with Plant Medicine, is a movement and somatic specialist, sex expert, a Reiki Master, trained in Bioresonance Analysis of Health, ACMOS Method, and Compassionate Inquiry practitioner. Stacy has studied under Dr. Pillai, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Amit Goswami, Dr. Gabor Mate’, MD, Dr. Baskaran Pillai, Dr. Thomas Sculz, MD and Dr. Bruce Lipton. Stacy has over twenty six years of experience in the health, healing and wellness industry where she worked with a broad spectrum of people from celebrity Chef Bobby Flay to triathletes to business people.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Nina Manolson. Nina is a certified holistic health coach and nationally board certified health & wellness coach (NBC-HWC). She is also author of the book Feed Your Kids Well in a World That Doesn’t: An everyday guide to making healthy food happen in your home and beyond. Nina has worked with women and wellness for more than 25 years. Nina believes our body is the book of your life. By learning to read your body’s symptoms and messages, you will have access to your wisest teacher.

You can help Brandon purchase backup generators and other emergency supplies to help support the ongoing effort to save Ukrainian lives by donating funds to: 🌎 www.paypal.me/enveten917 🇬🇧 20-11-39 33343847 🇸🇪 Swish 0763465261 🇨🇦 E transfer jenmitchell@rogers.com In today's episode I have the honor of speaking with volunteer combat medic Brandon Mitchell whose ambulance was recently hit by a Russian landmine while evacuating Ukrainian civilians in the Donbas. Brandon has served in Ukraine for six months. Mr. Mitchell is the purest example of a true hero (although he hates being called a hero) who risks his life to save Ukrainian civilians from the ongoing onslaught of Russian bombing raids in the Donbas region. Brian has successfully fundraised for three four wheel drive transport vehicles and one ambulance, and is currently fundraising for generators to provide heat and lights for the coming winter in Donbas region. 

Being okay when your mind is going too fast (and temporarily caught up) is not a requirement. It’s not the ticket to freedom. Yet it leads to less suffering.    The brain doesn’t care how uncomfortable the "experience" of a mind going really fast. But it is just thought. And experience is just experience. It's thought rising and falling. The more we see the illusion and the more "okay" we are with illusionary nature of a very fast mind the more we see it's not a big deal.    And “okay with” is also experience and it's also part of the illusion called thought. Yet your mind will convince you otherwise.