Alive and Free

You have already created and mastered the ability to suffer. That's the bad news.

But there's a reason that should be celebrated, not condemned.

Today, I want to teach you how to turn this skill you've already mastered into a superpower so you can conquer any situation you face.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• How to better understand what your emotions are trying to tell you (11:49)
• The "Emotional Jiu Jitsu" method for not being a helpless victim to your emotions (12:03)
• Why letting your environment dictate your emotions is dangerous – especially if your environment makes you happy (13:36)
• Why all of your suffering is your creation and why you should celebrate it (14:14)
• How you've unintentionally mastered the skill of sabotaging yourself and what to do about it (14:55)
• The unlikely superpower you've developed "on accident" from your addictions (15:58)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

Arguments are unavoidable.

But they don't always have to result with both people feeling frustrated, upset, and betrayed.

Today, I am teaching you what you have to do so both people win each argument you have.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• The subtle mindset shift that's required to build a relationship that stands the test of time (3:48)
• How to leverage "high-level negotiation tactics" to make your arguments disappear into thin air (5:13)
• The "3-F" formula for overcoming any argument with minimal damage (6:05)
• Why trying to find objective truth in an argument backfires on all parties involved (9:10)
• The "mass shooting effect" that disrupts our brains that happens both during an argument and during mass shootings (10:14)
• The #1 biggest mistake you don't realize you're making when you're frustrated and why it's wrecking your relationships (16:23)
• The 9-word phrase that almost instantly ends all arguments (17:29)
• Why compromising in an argument leaves both people unhappy and unfulfilled (18:15)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

Chemistry is everything.

It's the way we interact with the world around us. From the food we eat to the relationships we create to the addictions we struggle with.

Today I'm sitting down with nutrition expert Belldon Colme to talk about how the food you eat impacts your life.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• How an agenda-driven marketing machine has co-opted our education about nutrition and single-handedly slashed the average life span (19:25)
• The grocery list that added an extra decade of life to Belldon's father after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer (2:29)
• How one tiny thought can change your entire life (39:15)
• How your belief systems alter the chemistry of your body (25:44)
• Why addiction is a symptom and how to fix the root cause of addictive behaviors (28:59)
• How your brain controls you to act in a way that's not in your best interest (31:54)
• How to use your body to reshape the way your mind thinks (38:56)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

Pornography is bad. We've heard this time and again and we know it's bad. Companies like Fight the New Drug spend a lot of time bringing awareness to this fact.

But is awareness enough? What if pornography isn't the problem but instead it's just the wrong solution to a bigger problem?

In today's show we will discuss the root cause of pornography addiction and how being in control of our emotions can help us control addiction. Let's take action!

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• All talk and no action will not help anyone (3:21)
• Is pornography the problem? (7:13)
• The bigger problem and what to do about it (9:33)
• The skill all humans must learn to find freedom (15:50)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

We live in a culture of knowledge. You've grown up your whole life believing that you need to know the answers to be valuable as a human being.

But is knowledge important to your success on this planet? More often than not, knowledge is an excuse for us to stop exploring the truth.

Today I'm sharing a way to look at both knowledge and ignorance so you can see what they're both useful for and the beauty in each.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• How society trains us to feel like we need to know the right answers to be successful (4:59)
• Why knowledge doesn't always lead to success (6:30)
• How to retrain your brain to see the powerful opportunities in ignorance (2:18)
• Why knowledge is not truth and what it actually means (13:48)
• How belief can be the most dangerous or most beautiful thing on the planet (9:40)
• How believing in something can give your life a purpose (9:06)
• Why your beliefs don't have to be true to make your life better (8:40)
• The reason people think about their next life and how it improves their current life (11:26)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

Who are you? We all have names we go by everyday. Dad, mom, friend, brother, sister, mentor, teacher, employee, employer and the list goes on. We even spend hours a week developing these identities.

But is that really who you are or is it just a title? Our attachments to these identities could be holding us back from experiencing life to its fullest.

In today's show we will discuss the identities we hold onto, how our focus on identity can be robbing us of our experiences, and how "I don't know" can open us up to endless possibilities and deeper connections.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• Bodhidharma shows that lack of knowledge is the greatest wisdom (0:34)
• Is having an "identity" preventing you from experiencing joy? (7:53)
• Why your imagination is inadequate in determining your identity (12:10)
• What would happen if we just enjoyed life? (17:13)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

Life isn't about what happens to you, it's how you react to it. And most of us have a broken "permit" – it should protect us, but it actually causes us more harm.

We have two options after something happens to us: acknowledge it and move on or carry it with us for an extended period of time.

Today I'm talking about the "ammunition" we carry with us that nobody sees, but is ready to be used as soon as we feel threatened. And how you can control your emotions so you don't accidentally cause unnecessary harm to yourself or to your loved ones.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• The zen secret that not only makes a monk wise beyond his years but also allows him to "break the rules" that younger monks couldn't handle (0:31)
• What's usually at the root of your emotional turmoil and suffering and how to get over it (6:06)
• The powerful lesson adults often forget that our children can remind us of when they fight with each other (6:20)
• How to stop the stories you tell yourself from sucking all the joy out of your life (8:10)
• What we do to protect ourselves that actually ends up causing a lot more harm to our lives and relationships (10:32)
• How my porn addiction fundamentally transformed my relationship with my wife and kids for the worst (15:04)
• How your interpretations can literally poison your body's natural chemistry and start to break down your organs (19:26)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your unique situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

How do you view money? Jesus used parables to teach many things. One parable about money could be a metaphor. But was it? We are told to read the scriptures and apply their teachings to our lives but how we understand those readings can make all the difference!

Is money rooted in evil?

Is your interpretation of scripture keeping you from getting the money you would like?

Did the scriptures teach capitalism?

Today I share some of my best advice for having a positive relationship with money and how to change your deep rooted beliefs about money based on interpretation of Christ's teachings.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• What is money? (17:12)
• How perceived moral obligation can make life difficult (5:45)
• Christ teaches capitalism (8:25)
• Jesus said "Make lots of money!" (13:00)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

Keanu Reeves is best known for his work in The Matrix, Point Break, and Speed - but he's an actor whose fame goes beyond just his films.

Sure, Keanu has been a mainstay of the film industry for nearly 40 years, but more than that, he has become a modern-day symbol for freedom.

In this episode, we take a look at what you can learn from Keanu, and how you can achieve a higher level of freedom in your life.

The Show Highlights:

• A movie with mind-blowing symbolism that you didn't even notice (3:00)
• Unlocking the four levels of freedom (7:45)
• How to handle your emotions and take control of your behaviors (12:50)
• Myths about emotions that could be holding you back (15:20)
• How to drive your bus, instead of being a passenger in somebody else's (18:15)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.

Teachers are an extremely vital part of both our personal and professional development.

They guide us through times when we need someone to point us in the right direction.

But one might wonder what characteristics must a teacher have that separates them from the rest. How can you tell a great teacher from a crappy one, and how do you know who is worth listening to?

Today I share some of my best advice for finding a great teacher, and how to make sure you avoid the bad ones.

Here Are The Show Highlights:

• Is joy and happiness worth chopping your arm off for? (0:45)
• What is Zen Buddhism and how it can make you happier (9:20)
• Here's what to look for in a truly great teacher (15:15)
• The 'long-haul' approach for trying to fix an addiction, and why it very rarely works (16:30)
• How to stay immune to addiction, depression, and procrastination (20:00)

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 www.liberateaman.com and book a call where we can look at your situation and give you the roadmap you've been missing.