The Optimal Body

257 | Nagivating Fear and Anxiety with Ben Harris


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Is fear holding you back? Ben Harris, a fear coach, describes fear as a protective mechanism, alluding it to concepts of love and disguise. Then, he dives into how you can identify the root cause of your fears and the true feeling of liberation when you tap into the depths of your fears. He provides insight into the fear alchemy and explains the 10 foundational fears in a general context. By honing in on journaling, he speaks to the importance of exploring your fears and when its time to dive into your fears. Furthermore, he distinguishes intuition from social pressures and how you can begin to navigate imposter syndrome. Finally, he describes the difference between physiological and emotional fear, providing insight into the Wim Hoff breathing technique. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Ben Harris:

3:44 - Fear as a response to protection

8:56 - Fear as love and disguise

12:19 - How do you identify the root cause of your fear

18:23 - What is fear Alchemy?

23:31 - Foundational fears

25:09 - Why is it important to explore your fears?

27:36 - How do you know when to tap into your fears?

31:49 - Distinguishing between intuition and social pressure

39:13 - Imposter syndrome - fear of not being good enough

46:19 - Physiological Fear & Wim Hoff

Items Mentioned:

  • Ben Haris's Website
  • Ben Harris's Facebook
  • Ben Harris's Instagram
  • To learn more about Ben Harris and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode257/

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