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Alive and Free

It's time to rip the cover off what really works to finally ditch stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, past trauma, chronic pain, and all other kinds of human suffering. No, not just relief, recovery, comfort, healing, or sobriety. We're talking the F word here — freedom — Happiness and well-being on autopilot. My team and I will share straight from the trenches what we've learned from using a non-therapy, body-based approach to leave our own struggles behind while also coaching thousands of others to do the same. And since these are often such heavy topics, we’re gonna get a bit irreverent and have a good time while we're at it. Because, despite what you may have been told, real freedom never involves a fight.
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You Aren't A Parking Ticket, You Don't Need Validation

We don’t come out of the womb seeking validation. But shortly after, our parents, our society, and our culture train us to seek validation. This is a mistake that leads to suffering, depression, and even suicide. Why? Because you’re already perfect the way you are. But the more you seek validation from others, the more you remove yourself from your perfection. Which makes it impossible to free yourself from your suffering. In this episode, you’ll discover why validation is a deadly poison that k...

Nov 03, 202232 min

You Be You (w. Jonathan)

Can the Freedom Specialist still help you even if you’re not miserable or dealing with severe trauma? Most people don’t have severe trauma or addictions that sabotage their lives. But there’s still an opportunity to feel better, to feel more like yourself, and to experience more joy than you do right now. In fact, that’s exactly what happened with today’s guest, Freedom Specialist client turned coach, Jonathan. Jonathan wasn’t a ball of misery every day, but he still felt like he was missing som...

Oct 27, 202231 min

8 Billion Worlds

We experience situations of disagreement every day. And we get annoyed when we argue with our loved ones, who are supposed to understand us more than anyone else and vice versa. We ask ourselves how far from reality the other person can be, and don’t shift from our position. It’s those silly arguments that can end a relationship. But there is a way to avoid unnecessary conflict and strengthen your relationships at the same time. In this episode you’ll discover how you can approach your relations...

Oct 20, 202232 min

Beyond Therapy (w. Chase Sayer LCSW)

Therapy has helped a lot of people in the world. But it can’t help everyone. And in fact, it may not be the best approach to solve mental health problems. For example, today’s guest, Ace Jaysayer, is a therapist himself. But after an earth-shattering divorce, he slowly realized the modern form of therapy isn’t too effective. He first used his skills on himself for a year. When that didn’t work, he found the best therapist in the world for him. But that didn’t work either. As he was on the brink ...

Oct 13, 202239 min

Ripples of Change (w. Amber and Lee)

When you make a massive change in your life, like unlocking unlimited joy and freedom, it causes ripples of change to every relationship too. And these ripples of change aren’t always positive, which confuses many people. If you’ve discovered the secret to freedom and happiness, your first step is sharing it with your loved ones. But often, this “advice” comes across as judgemental and can strain your most beloved relationships. Not only have I struggled with this with my wife, but today’s guest...

Oct 06, 202235 min

Who Told You That? (w. Lee)

Who told you that all your traumas and baggage are problems? Where did the ideas of depression, anxiety, and addiction even come from? Are they even true? Here’s why I’m asking: By simply questioning your ideas, problems, and emotions you can start to leave them behind. So why don’t more people question these topics? Well, they believe them to be true because their family, friends, and therapists drilled it into their heads. But feeling stuck also gives you a demented form of comfort — like it h...

Sep 29, 202233 min

The Notion of Need

Since we were born, we’ve been conditioned to need certain things. From basic things like food and water to lavish things like sports cars and watches. But do we really “need” anything? Maybe not… I’ve been recently training under Elitom El-amin. He’s a breatharian who hasn’t eaten food or drank water in two years. Yes, years! As Elitom proves, not only do you not need food, but you don’t need anything. And nothing—and I mean nothing—unlocks more freedom in your life than ditching your notion of...

Sep 22, 202232 min

Common Questions

Whether you’re thinking about coming to a Freedom Specialist retreat, or trying another healing modality, there are lots of questions and excuses that drown your thoughts. Letting these questions and excuses stop you from joining any program can cost you years of joy and freedom. In this episode, you’ll discover the biggest mental blocks the Freedom Specialist coaches had prior to joining. You’ll also hear about the most common questions participants have, so you know how to conquer them. Listen...

Sep 15, 202234 min

Hijacked

There are exciting and empowering plans happening behind-the-scenes of The Freedom Specialist. My new book will come out soon, which gives you an easy way to introduce these ideas to your loved ones. We have several upcoming events which can transform your mental health in mere days. And my team at The Freedom Specialist hijacked this episode, so they can share these plans with you. In this episode, you’ll discover what’s exciting The Freedom Specialist team and how you can fast track your road ...

Sep 08, 202224 min

Where It All Began

Where has all your struggling and suffering begun? There is only one common thread between your suffering — and it’s not your outside environment, the people involved, or even the food you ate beforehand. The only common culprit is your thinking. While that sounds gloomy, here’s why that’s good news: Nature handed you freedom, happiness, and creativity as your birthright. Nurture stripped that away — with the language you use, the religious ideas you believe, and the education you receive. By si...

Sep 01, 202229 min

Questioning Authority

Since you were young, society conditioned you to trust authority figures. Whether it was your parents, your teachers, or any kind of expert. But this blind obedience to authority figures and experts creates a massive amount of suffering. By simply questioning the authority figures in your life, you can drop your misery and live a life without it. And wouldn’t that be nice? In this episode, you’ll discover how questioning authority frees you from negative thought patterns, addictive tendencies, a...

Aug 25, 202228 min

Freedom Is Not the Finish Line (w. Tucker)

Ask most people what their end goal is for life, and they’ll say either happiness or freedom. And here is where your problems begin: Happiness and freedom are the fuel to drive your car to an actualized, blissful life. Not the end destination. When you start with happiness and freedom, your emotional baggage fades from the background of your life and becomes nonexistent. In fact, your haunted past will feel like it happened to another person — and you just have access to their memory banks. This...

Aug 18, 202244 min

OCD, Bipolar, and More (w. Tucker)

If you get diagnosed with OCD, bipolar disorder, or anything else, your first thought is to believe it. But what if you’re wrong? What if labeling these differences as problems makes them feel insurmountable? And what if you could free yourself from these problems simply by breathing? Well, good news: Today’s guest, Tucker, was diagnosed with OCD and on the brink of suicide. But once he stopped thinking of it as a problem, it vanished. And he shares his story in today’s episode, so you can free ...

Aug 11, 202234 min

The Great Lie

Everyone believes in “The Great Lie,” whether they realize it or not. And this “Great Lie” holds you hostage to your past, your misery, your suffering, and your trauma. But here's the good news: Banishing your past, your misery, your suffering, and your trauma only requires you to stop believing this “Great Lie.” And in this episode, you’ll discover what “The Great Lie” is and how to free yourself from its sadistic grip over you. The result? More freedom, happiness, and love than you’ve ever exp...

Aug 04, 202226 min

What If You Don't Have A Problem?

The culture around addiction and mental illness today convinces you that you have a massive problem. It’s fueled by your subconscious mind. And it’s something you’re helpless over. But what if none of that is true? Well, good news: It’s not true. You don’t have a problem with addiction or mental health. You don’t have a subconscious mind plotting against you. And you have full control over your body and mind. In this episode, you’ll discover why you don’t have a problem — and how this grants you...

Jul 28, 202230 min

The Joy of Giving Up

Most Americans grow up believing hard work is a virtue. But you distort this seemingly harmless belief into a wild beast of misery. How? Because you go out of your way to make everything harder. From your career to parenting and even your own happiness. What if you just gave up? There’s something magical that happens when you quit: Your body unlocks effortless joy for you. And it also frees you from anything keeping you imprisoned — like your emotions, your addictions, and your suffering. In thi...

Jul 21, 202223 min

Nocebo? No, Sir!

Everyone knows about the placebo effect. It creates positive changes in your body because of your thoughts alone. But almost nobody knows about the nocebo effect, which haunts our society like a vampire. The nocebo effect is the opposite of the placebo effect: It creates negative changes in your body with only your thoughts. Your mind is more powerful than you realize. And in this episode, you’ll discover how it can create both disease and health. Listen now and tap into the full power of your m...

Jul 14, 202225 min

The Tyranny of Outside Opinions

Show highlights include: How worrying what other people think of you can harm your body and make you worse off. (11:42) Why you might be hard-wired to worry what others think of you (and how to banish this unhealthy habit) (14:45) The counterintuitive way your friends and family make you internalize toxic thoughts and keep you chained to your worries. (15:55) Why thinking less helps you ignore what others think of you (even if it makes you feel stupid) (17:54) How to leave your thoughts and feel...

Jul 07, 202227 min

Free The Body, Free The Mind

Most people who struggle with their emotions or mental health first turn to “mind exercises” like therapy or meditation. While therapy and meditation may help, they’re not as powerful or effective as working with your body to reverse your mental turmoil. Why? Well, your thinking mind came after your functioning body. And as you allow your body to function properly, you correct the problems of your mind and emotions. Not only are they easier to handle, but they even permanently reverse these prob...

Jun 30, 202226 min

Hearing Life's Music

There is a musical world all around us. Scientists discovered that even plants play “music” through their electrical signals. And your brain works the same way: It sends electrical signals throughout your body every moment of the day. These electrical signals either create “music” and bliss or “noise” and misery. These electrical signals have brainwashed us with the ideas of limitations in the human system. Here’s a practical example: We think being an “addict” means we’re forever addicted to ou...

Jun 23, 202228 min

The 9 Senses

We experience the world through our senses. They are feelers that let us connect with ourselves and others. But there’s a common misconception. At school, we’re taught to believe that we have five senses: eyesight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. That’s not true. Humans actually have nine senses. Not being in touch with them will cause you to feel emotionally or physically stuck. It’s the reason why so many people find it difficult to make positive changes in their lives. Maybe you struggle wi...

Jun 16, 202226 min

A Self-Made Prison

Do you feel like you’re living in a prison sometimes…one that you built yourself? You’re not alone. Too often we let fear, shame, or other negative emotions take control of our lives. We fear these emotions because they take us out of our comfort, forcing us to be in situations that don’t make us feel 100% safe. That feeling robs us from experiencing new and exciting parts of life. But by learning how your emotions work, you can better harness the power it takes to embrace change and break free ...

Jun 09, 202225 min

Technology Ain't To Blame

The internet is a dangerous place for your children. You might be shocked to discover - most children see pornography before they leave elementary school. We know what disastrous effects porn has on childrens’ brains. And as parents, it’s our job to shield them. But taking away their smartphones won’t help, because you can’t control what they see on the schoolyard. Luckily, you don’t need to. In this episode, you’ll discover a handful of strategies that turn your children into well-adjusted adul...

Jun 02, 202222 min

An Ocean of Well-Being

Most people don’t understand happiness. And it robs them of feeling blissful every day. Happiness isn’t tied to achievements, purchases, or other life events. In fact, thinking of happiness this way creates untold suffering. Why? Because pain and pleasure are two sides of the same coin. Your brain has certain homeostatic mechanisms that create pain if you’re feeling too much pleasure and vice versa. Here’s why that’s good news: You have a baseline level of peace and well-being you can tap into r...

May 26, 202226 min

Happily Disillusioned

We live in a backwards society full of illusions. We take people’s word for things without experiencing it ourselves. We buy into their theories about addiction and depression, only to become more addicted and depressed. Why? Because we’d rather be right than happy and free. This crushes your soul, steals your enthusiasm for life, and creates endless mental suffering. But the antidote is easier than you think. It starts with disillusioning yourself and admitting your ignorance. In this episode, ...

May 19, 202227 min

Empty the Garage

Most people treat their problems like moving into a new house: They fill their new place with all their old stuff from their past so it feels like “home.” But clinging to your memories causes untold amounts of suffering, misery, and anguish in your psyche. Why? Because your past—no matter how glorious or how traumatic—doesn’t exist. The more you reflect on your past, the more misery you unleash on your soul. But you don’t have to let your memories keep haunting you. In fact, there’s a radically ...

May 12, 202226 min

The Unwanted Pet

People treat their addictions, traumas, and mental suffering like unwanted pets. After dealing with it for a period of time, leaving it behind creates sadness. But there’s a big, fat problem with this mindset: Your struggles—mental or physical—aren’t unwanted pets. You can ditch them whenever you want. And it’s easier than you think. In this episode, you’ll discover how to free yourself from addiction, trauma, or mental anguish with ease. Listen now to unlock the pure bliss you’ll experience eve...

May 05, 202229 min

Who Am I Really?

As humans, we try to separate ourselves from animals and nature as much as possible. We believe that thinking makes us different from every other type of life on the planet. But this is a mistake which creates suffering. Why? Because we’re not special because we can think. Thinking is a garnish and your body is the main course. When we try to replace the main course with only a garnish, we create unnecessary misery. In this episode, you’ll discover why we’re more like animals than you think. And...

Apr 28, 202227 min

On Being Special

Humans trap themselves in the pursuit of becoming special. We learn new amazing skills, ditch our worst habits, and try our darndest to improve ourselves instead of living a mediocre life. But this actually makes us more miserable because we’re never satisfied. Let’s use addiction as an example. Freeing yourself from addiction won’t instantly make you happier because your brain finds other ways to beat yourself up. Here’s the truth: There’s nothing you can do to make yourself more special than y...

Apr 21, 202225 min

Building Blocks

Our society glorifies shortcuts and band-aids to heal deep-rooted suffering. But these shortcuts don’t work. In fact, they prolong our suffering. Why? Because any affliction suffocating you—from depression and anxiety to addiction and trauma—is a byproduct of the real problem. This is why talk therapy doesn’t work. It’s like trying to season a rotten fish instead of finding a fresh one. That’s the bad news. The good news? Your life is made of certain building blocks. And once you fix these build...

Apr 14, 202229 min
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