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  • Skip the Psycho-drama, Find the Joy

    Humans think about life like it's a war. So we try to conquer all our problems by going to war with them.

    But there's a glaring problem with this:

    War is a miserable way to live a life. It deprives you of the boundless joy life was meant to be experienced with.

    In this episode, I'm sharing how we create these war-like scenarios in our minds and how to stop seeing life as a war so you can experience pure joy again.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • The rarely talked about (and super easy) way to conquer your toughest mental hangups (6:58)
    • Why living a healthy and happy life is much easier than you've been making it (10:07)
    • How to instantly and effortlessly replace every problem in your life with throbbing joy (16:10)
    • Why "digging deep" to solve your problems creates more problems instead of solving them (17:58)
    • The "Obstacle Course Secret" for triumphing over your troubles with ease (18:56)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    23 min
  • Removing History's Shine

    It's in our human nature to glamorize the past — both in our own lives and in the stories we learned growing up. For example, the Bible is full of mysticism that we think we've lost today.

    But the past is no different than right now. It's simply the stories we tell ourselves that make us romanticize the past and ruin our opportunity to recreate it in the present.

    Our beliefs are stronger than we give them credit for. For example, if you believe you're depressed, finding happiness will be impossible. On the flip side, if you believe you're happy, happiness will naturally come to you.

    In this episode, I'm revealing how to remove history's shine so that you can harness the same magic from the past to enhance your life today.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • How people unknowingly "milk" a few bad seconds into feeling miserable all day (7:37)
    • The "Hotel Habit Method" that helps you effortlessly discover happiness (7:43)
    • How your beliefs are powerful enough to banish dangerous diseases from your body (19:03)
    • Why Biblical-level miracles seem impossible (and why they aren't) (20:12)
    • How ancient magic helps you conquer your toughest modern challenges (even "permanent" challenges like addiction and depression) (21:12)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    27 min
  • Empty Your Cup to Grow Up

    Too many of us carry around a bitter cup of pain, suffering, and misery. When these negative feelings flavor our "tea bags" it's no surprise that finding peace and joy is so hard. Your cup doesn't have any room for feeling better.

    Before you can find happiness and freedom, you have to empty your cup. Only then will there be room for more positive feelings. It's not easy, but it works like nothing you've ever seen.

    In this episode, I reveal how to empty your cup so you can fill it up with the sweet nectar of happiness and freedom.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • The case for being grateful for all of your struggles (7:58)
    • The subtle shift that helps you enjoy life (even if you've struggled with happiness your whole life) (9:36)
    • The "Tea Bag Method" for changing anything in your life that you're not satisfied with (11:13)
    • How compulsiveness stunts your confidence to make good decisions (17:11)
    • Why fear hogties you in a prison cell and slowly sabotages every aspect of your life (17:36)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    23 min
  • Scapegoat Society

    We live in a "scapegoat society." From an early age, you've been subconsciously trained to blame others for your problems instead of yourself— whether your brainwashing comes from religion, school, your parents, or therapy.

    There's a huge problem with this. When you blame someone else, you rob yourself of the ability to change your situation.

    But you can escape the scapegoat society by taking responsibility.

    It's not easy to accept responsibility for everything in your life. But nothing is more powerful at helping you achieve happiness, freedom, ease, and joy.

    In this episode, you'll learn how to tap into the power of accepting responsibility so you can regain control of your life and happiness.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • How religion gets distorted and can cause unnecessary suffering (7:43)
    • The insidious way 12-step programs poison your soul and chain you to your bad habits (8:37)
    • How accessing your "inner Jesus" unlocks a world of opportunity in your life (14:34)
    • How you unintentionally rob yourself of power to improve your life (16:23)
    • Why blaming Satan for your shortcomings is exactly what he wants (18:46)
    • How to use your body and mind to banish Satan from your life (19:57)
    • Why your thoughts are more responsible for addiction than chemical dependency (20:34)
    • How the "Scapegoat Society" hijacks your ability to be happy, free, and hopeful (22:47)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    25 min
  • Everyday Lies

    Humans tell lies almost every day. And while they seem harmless on the surface, they're far more deadly than we realize. Everytime you exaggerate or lie, it robs you of energy and happiness.

    Exaggeration isn't always bad. It sends you on an emotional rollercoaster ride that can be fun — if you're in control of it. But exaggeration causes chaos and havoc in your life and relationships when you're not aware you're doing it.

    In this episode, I reveal why we exaggerate and why it's so harmful to our relationships. Then, I share practical tips for controlling your "exaggeration gene" so you can enjoy it without any of the negative hangups.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • Why kids are happier than adults (4:09)
    • Why learning from your children is more important than teaching them (4:42)
    • How speaking in absolutes forces you to strap into an emotional rollercoaster ride (8:30)
    • How seemingly harmless lies cause more destruction than you realize (13:48)
    • Why exaggeration usually leads to unnecessary pain and suffering (14:45)
    • How deleting words like "always" and "never" from your vocabulary unlocks power, comfort, and happiness in your life (17:42)
    • The "Chuckle Secret" for getting through stressful situations without embarrassing yourself (19:03)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    23 min
  • The Truth About Trauma

    Trauma creates drama. There's no way around it.

    But a traumatic event in your past doesn't have to imprison you to a life of misery. It's possible to completely get rid of both your past and future traumas.

    Why?

    Because trauma is created in your mind. Meaning, it doesn't exist. You can overwrite past traumas so they don't stir up drama in your life today. And you can use this technique to free yourself of any future agony.

    In this episode, you'll learn the truth about trauma and how to finally overcome past traumas that keep you from living a happier life.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • Why the conventional wisdom around trauma is a dangerous lie (and how to regain control) (2:35)
    • How past traumas seep into your DNA and cause unnecessary misery (16:08)
    • Why your mind creates more trauma than the traumatic event (16:43)
    • How to "hack" your body to eliminate emotional baggage (18:03)
    • Why feeling bad about something is the stupidest idea on the planet (22:24)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    26 min
  • Erasing Anxiety and Stress

    Most people suffering from anxiety think that it's something they'll always have to live with. But not only is this false, but it's dangerous.

    Excessive stress and worry literally poisons your body. Anxiety is stress and worry on steroids, making it even more deadly to your body.

    In this episode, I'm tearing apart the dogma about anxiety and stress to help end anxiety, stress, and worry for good.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • Why the so-called "experts" are wrong about anxiety always being with you (1:24)
    • How a coma can give you tremendous joy (4:36)
    • The case for never worrying or stressing again (10:59)
    • How your obsessive thoughts poison your body from the inside out (13:00)
    • Why stress makes you stupid (13:58)
    • How to retrain your nervous system so stress, anxiety, and depression melt away (17:16)
    • The "Tiger trick" that instantly eases your anxiety (20:48)

    To listen to my hour-long conversation about depression and the depression cycle with two of my clients, head over to http://thefreedomspecialist.com/depression and enter your email address.

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    27 min
  • Depression's Demise

    Most conventional "experts" on depression are wrong.

    It's possible to permanently dump depression. But not if you're trying to prescribe the pain away with medications.

    Medications can't solve the root cause of your problem. And while it's not easy, you can make your depression disappear if you know the real reason you're depressed.

    In this episode, I reveal why people become depressed and how to alter your thinking so you can get rid of it once and for all.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • How to deal with nasty emotions without getting depressed (2:18)
    • The trick that makes every aspect of your life 100x easier (3:11)
    • How to create happiness out of thin air (even during crummy situations) (5:38)
    • The "Body Language Secret" that turns depression into cheerful energy (6:45)
    • The real reason most people can't completely solve their depression (7:22)
    • Why all the money in the world won't erase your depression (8:29)
    • The weird way food can ease your depression (15:42)
    • 2 ways to alter your thinking to permanently erase your depression (16:41)
    • Why trying to fight your depression always backfires (even if it works temporarily) (19:26)

    To listen to my hour-long conversation about depression and the depression cycle with two of my clients, head over to http://thefreedomspecialist.com/depression and enter your email address.

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    24 min
  • Dog Vision

    Dogs see things differently than humans. So which one sees what's actually there?

    The truth is neither dogs nor humans see reality as it is. Instead, our brains make up images in our minds — based on what we believe to be true about the world. In other words, your vision is no better (or worse) than a dog's vision.

    This is so important because it means your problems aren't actually there. You see problems because your mind is playing tricks on you.

    In today's episode, I reveal how to reframe the way you see the world so solutions to your problems effortlessly come to you — regardless of the obstacle you're facing.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • Why your dog sees reality more clearly than you (1:59)
    • How your mind creates problems that aren't actually there (10:48)
    • How learning to draw will help you live a more peaceful and free life (15:25)
    • The devious way your mind plays tricks on you and creates false realities (like a VR headset) (16:33)
    • The skill that makes your life 100x easier (17:09)
    • How your own stupidity can be your secret weapon to a more fulfilling and prosperous life (17:31)
    • How to make all of your problems magically disappear (18:38)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    22 min
  • On Winning and Losing

    Our entire society thinks in terms of winning and losing.

    But can you really "win" or "lose" something? The truth is, there is no such thing as winning and losing.

    Winning is something we've created to give ourselves permission to feel happy and excited about life. But what if you could create happiness and excitement inside yourself without relying on external circumstances? Would you start living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life?

    In this episode, I'm sharing why winning and losing isn't important. And how you can create happiness and excitement inside yourself regardless of what's happening around you.

    Here Are The Show Highlights:

    • How winning can destroy the natural beauty of life (3:50)
    • Why lying to yourself about your feelings causes them to come back and haunt you (5:54)
    • The one thing that makes your losses "sting" more than physical pain (9:23)
    • How to always win — even when it feels like you're losing (12:42)
    • Why winning and losing are not real (13:27)
    • The toddler's secret for celebrating life that adults forget (16:22)

    If you want to radically change how much control you have over your emotions in as little as 20 days, you can go to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/feelbetternow and sign up for the Choose Your Own Emotion course.

    If you or somebody you know is looking to drop the 'F' Bomb of freedom in your life and break free from addiction, depression, anxiety or anything that's making you feel flat-out stuck, head over to https://thefreedomspecialist.com/ and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

    21 min

About Alive and Free

From the publisher's feed

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.