What if the quiet ache you feel isn’t confusion… but your soul asking you to choose passion over fear?
In this inspiring episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael sit down with Chris Johnson, award-winning podcaster, muralist, entrepreneur, and host of Passion Pod—one of the fastest-growing inspirational podcasts—who shares how trusting his inner calling transformed his life.
Like so many people, Chris once faced a familiar struggle: feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, and afraid to leave a “safe” path that no longer aligned with who he was becoming. The fear of uncertainty, financial instability, and judgment kept him stuck—until he made one courageous decision to honor what truly lit him up.
That choice changed everything.
Chris opens up about walking away from a career that didn’t ignite his soul, choosing creativity and purpose instead, and how following his passion led to greater fulfillment, clarity, and impact. Through his journey—and the evolution of Passion Pod—he shows how passion isn’t reckless… it’s a form of self-trust, alignment, and love in action.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to overcome fear and self-doubt when pursuing your passion
Why purpose-driven work leads to greater joy, resilience, and emotional freedom
How trusting your inner guidance can open doors you never imagined
Why sharing your unique gifts is an act of love—for yourself and the world
This conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to play small to be safe—and that passion, when honored, becomes a powerful force for connection, creativity, and conscious living.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step, this episode will inspire you to reconnect with what makes you feel most alive—and remind you that when you follow your passion, you don’t just change your life… you inspire others to do the same.
“There is no passion to be found in playing small - in settling for a life that is less than what you are capable of living.” ― Nelson Mandela
Chris Johnson is an award winning podcaster, radio host, muralist and entrepreneur. His mission is to inspire others to turn their passions into their careers. The Passion Pod, created in 2019, hosted by Chris, is an inspirational storytelling experience featuring unique guests that are also pursuing careers based on their passions. The goal of the show is to inspire you to think about your own passions and to help you find more ways to incorporate those passions into your life.
Every episode is recorded in person as both an audio radio show and video podcast to provide the best listening and viewing experience possible.
Hundreds of incredible guests have graced the Passion Pod mics since the show’s inception in 2019 including Emmy winning actors, X Games gold medalists, writers, celebrity chefs, NFL players, Olympians, and more.
The Passion Pod is available to stream for free on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major streaming platforms. Visit www.passionpod.org for the inspirational storytelling experience that is Passion Pod
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.
Michael J.. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity and the founder of Life Moves Podcast.
