Born Unstoppable

In this episode of Born Unstoppable, Erik shares his journey of overcoming addiction, depression, and a troubled past. He reveals how he used drugs to numb the pain of his parent's divorce and how he had to reach a breaking point before realizing that he needed to make a change. He offers tips on how to stay motivated and surround yourself with positive influences, even when it's challenging. He also talks about his relationship with God and how it has helped him through tough times. Finally, Erik encourages listeners to never give up on their dreams, no matter how hard things may seem.

Guest: Erik Allen Instagram: 

@erikgallen Host of @TheErikAllenShow

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Quit negative thinking

[00:06:12] - Erik Allen's background

[00:10:54] - A desire for family led to change

[00:13:02] - Sentenced to Jail and found God

[00:17:40] - Erik grew in faith after leaving his unhealthy lifestyle.

[00:20:59] - How become the person you WANT to be.

[00:23:50] - Why helping others is so important.

[00:27:24] - Nightly routine

[00:32:50] - Married couple learned patience, humility, and to prioritize each other.

[00:49:16] - Get uncomfortable and network to potentially unlock opportunities and blessings.

Questions and answers:

A moment at a concert where the speaker saw a woman in her 30s and realized he didn't want to be in that position without a family.

2. How can someone surround themselves with people who are living the life they want to live?

By joining online communities or seeking out sober, successful, or like-minded individuals.

3. What is the key to quitting addiction according to Erik Allen?

Making a full mindset shift and taking action to draw yourself away from addiction.

4. How did Erik build a stronger relationship with his spouse?

By going through counseling and therapy and taking five years to travel and get to know each other.

5. What is Erik Allen's end goal?

To leave a better legacy for their kids and to have a strong marriage.

6. How did the Erik's grandparents' and parents' marriages influence his perspective on marriage?

Their grandparents had amazing marriages, while their parents had troubled ones.

7. What is the Erik's attitude towards violence?

He believes that refraining from violence is the true art of being violent.

8. What is Erik's morning routine?

It includes waking up at 4:00 am, spending time with his vision wall, worship music, and prayer.

9. What is the key to a successful morning routine according to the speaker?

Consistency.

10. What influenced Erik Allen to turn his life around and quit drugs and alcohol?

An invitation from a girl to attend a church event where the speaker felt called by God to turn their life around.

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Keywords:

divorce, pain, music business, family, God, addiction, sobriety, success, religious beliefs, mindset, activities, counseling, therapy, marriage, legacy, grandparents, violence, MMA, helping others, networking, public speaking, blessings, Perfect Day Formula, morning routine, negative thought patterns, positive influences, sharing your story, dreams, faith, court, childhood, abuse, job loss, depression, turning life around.

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Please share this with your friend and family. This message needs to get out there and be heard. So many men's lives are being destroyed by pornographic addiction and they need to know there is hope and there are people who have found victory.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Sarah Dodd (@1nomadicdreamer) who is a world traveler, inspirational speaker and personal development mentor who is currently traveling around the globe, with the plan to visit all of the countries in the world.

As of today, she has traveled alone to 122 countries. Sarah has a large social media outreach (over 100K), with followers in more than 130 countries around the world, she has spoken on several media outlets, and is a TEDx Speaker.

We talk about how she got into travelling, how she sustains her travelling financially, some of her best and worst moments, how to overcome fear, why there is no such thing as failure and more!

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