On this episode of the Do Something Podcast we are joined by Will and Maria Bales, parents of Nick Bales. Nick started Brought to Reality (BTR) in 2016 while he was a sophomore at Arapahoe High School near Denver, Colorado. Nick suffered from anxiety and depression, and focusing on BTR enabled him to be creative, keep busy, and stay grounded in reality. Through his brand, Nick sought to bring awareness to teen mental health and to end the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Nick strived to encourage compassion among his peers. In his college essay, Nick wrote: “We should all help each other get through the difficult times.” Unfortunately, Nick did not have the opportunity to apply to college because he lost his battle against mental illness on September 29, 2018.

Today his legacy continues through his parents who joined us on the podcast to share his story.

❤️ Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

📣 Learn More About Brought to Reality

Website: https://broughttoreality.com/

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It may seem intimidating to work towards your goals, but clearly defining your goals is the first step to building a roadmap to actually achieving them. In this episode we talk about the importance of understanding where you currently are in life in order to know where you are going. Lastly, we talk about why it is so important to keep track of your progress and why you should check up on yourself regularly. We are still partaking in our 1% journey and we would love for you to join us! Thank you for listening to our podcast! We appreciate any feedback!  

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

We believe that every person has the ability to do something great. People often have the desire but lack the tools or motivation to reach their potential. We created this podcast to help inspire others to take the first step (1%) towards their own personal goal. We believe that by taking the first step, and encouraging others to do the same, we are able to foster a world of innovators, creatives, and go-getters. 

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP

Alejandro's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/

Alejandro's Website - alejandroparedes.com

Camden's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/

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We’re back with a new episode on the podcast and what’s a better way to start off an episode than to put on a little skit about getting fired from work for feeding a co-workers cat some chocolate… 👀🤭⁣

⁣We created this episode because we often include ideas on our podcast on how to use positivity to our benefit, but can you cross the line and become too positive?⁣ ⁣

Throughout this episode we discover the importance of letting ourselves feel all your emotions, being true to ourselves when life gets difficult, and the importance of facing our emotions head on.⁣

⁣We hope you enjoy this month's episode!⁣

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

We believe that every person has the ability to do something great. People often have the desire but lack the tools or motivation to reach their potential. We created this podcast to help inspire others to take the first step (1%) towards their own personal goal. We believe that by taking the first step, and encouraging others to do the same, we are able to foster a world of innovators, creatives, and go-getters.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP

Alejandro's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/

Alejandro's Website - alejandroparedes.com

Camden's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/

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What are the most common things people regret at the end of their lives? Is it spending more time with a loved one? Wishing you were a better friend to someone? Wising they had lived out their dream? All these questions are things that people think about when they near the end of their lives but why? Is it not important to keep these questions in mind all throughout life and not only when we near our death? As young adults we also have regrets but most of those times, those regrets are more short and not long-term (i.e. I regret not going to this party or buying this stock). In this episode we will talk about the importance of living by the mantra "Carpe Diem" or "Seize the Day" and the importance of living each day like it were your last and setting up the foundation of a life with no regrets.

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

The Do Something Podcast was created by Alejandro Paredes and Camden McFarland in order to challenge ourselves and our community to take actions towards the goals we set for ourselves. We believe that by building a community of like-minded individuals we are able to keep each other accountable to reach the goals we've set and be one step closer to living a productive and satisfying lifestyle. We will embark on a self improvement journey called the 1% challenge which is all about taking control of our own lives by perusing our goals.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/)

Twitter - (https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP)

Alejandro's Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/)

Website - (alejandroparedes.com)

Camden's Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/)

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Self-confidence can be very hard to build, but once you are confident in yourself nothing can stop you. Don’t compare yourself to others, be aware of your confidence, set the same standards for yourself that you set for others, and build a community that will support your confidence. Episode three of season two is about what confidence looks like and how to obtain it. We discuss the topic of confidence by sharing personal experiences and relatable stories. We hope this talk inspires others to better themselves to get the most out of life. We are still partaking in our 1% journey and we would love for you to join us! Thank you for listening to our podcast!

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

The Do Something Podcast was created by Alejandro Paredes and Camden McFarland in order to challenge ourselves and our community to take actions towards the goals we set for ourselves. We believe that by building a community of like-minded individuals we are able to keep each other accountable to reach the goals we've set and be one step closer to living a productive and satisfying lifestyle. We will embark on a self improvement journey called the 1% challenge which is all about taking control of our own lives by perusing our goals.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/)

Twitter - (https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP)

Alejandro's Socials :

(https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/)

(http://alejandroparedes.com)

Camden's Socials: 

(https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/)

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On this episode on the Do Something Podcast, we will be talking about a little unknown brain hack that can drastically help you make positive changes in your life. It's called affirmations. Affirmations can help you to overcome negative thoughts and develop a great outlook on life. We discuss the topic of affirmations by sharing personal experiences and relatable stories. We hope this talk inspires others to better yourself to get the most out of life. We are still partaking in our 1% journey and we would love for you to join us! Thank you for listening to our podcast! We appreciate your feedback!

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

The Do Something Podcast was created by Alejandro Paredes and Camden McFarland in order to challenge ourselves and our community to take actions towards the goals we set for ourselves. We believe that by building a community of like-minded individuals we are able to keep each other accountable to reach the goals we've set and be one step closer to living a productive and satisfying lifestyle. We will embark on a self improvement journey called the 1% challenge which is all about taking control of our own lives by perusing our goals.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/)

Twitter - (https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP)

Alejandro's Socials 

Website - (alejandroparedes.com)

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/)

Camden's Socials

Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/)

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On this bonus episode we are joined with Tess Kunik from The Liv Project to play their new game, The Game That Goes There! Watch as we showcase this game that is meant to help people talk about their mental health in a fun and engaging way. We hope this talk inspires others to better themselves to get the most out of life. We are still partaking in our 1% journey and we would love for you to join us! Thank you for listening to our podcast!

❤ Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text start to 741741

Nami: [https://www.nami.org/Home​](https://www.nami.org/Home​)

Jed Foundation: [https://www.jedfoundation.org/​](https://www.jedfoundation.org/​)

Trevor Project: [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/​](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/​)

📣 Learn More About The Liv Project

Website: thelivproject.com

About The Film: thelivproject.com/film

The Game That Goes There: shopthelivproject.com/products/the-game-that-goes-there

The Liv Project Shop: shopthelivproject.com

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

The Do Something Podcast was created by Alejandro Paredes and Camden McFarland in order to challenge ourselves and our community to take actions towards the goals we set for ourselves. We believe that by building a community of like-minded individuals we are able to keep each other accountable to reach the goals we've set and be one step closer to living a productive and satisfying lifestyle. We will embark on a self improvement journey called the 1% challenge which is all about taking control of our own lives by perusing our goals.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/dosomething...​](https://www.instagram.com/dosomething...​)

Twitter - [https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP​](https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP​)

Alejandro's Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/​](https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/​)

Camden's Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfar...​](https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfar...​)

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The first episode on the second season of the Do Something Podcast is about breaking down the stigma of mental health. We are so grateful to have the chief impact officer of The Liv Project join us on this moving episode. We discuss the topic of mental health by sharing personal experiences and relatable stories. We hope this talk inspires others to better themselves to get the most out of life. We are still partaking in our 1% journey and we would love for you to join us! Thank you for listening to our podcast!

❤️ Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text start to 741741

Nami: https://www.nami.org/Home

Jed Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org/

Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

📣 Learn More About The Liv Project

Website: thelivproject.com

About The Film: thelivproject.com/film

The Game That Goes There: shopthelivproject.com/products/the-game-that-goes-there

The Liv Project Shop: shopthelivproject.com

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

The Do Something Podcast was created by Alejandro Paredes and Camden McFarland in order to challenge ourselves and our community to take actions towards the goals we set for ourselves. We believe that by building a community of like-minded individuals we are able to keep each other accountable to reach the goals we've set and be one step closer to living a productive and satisfying lifestyle. We will embark on a self improvement journey called the 1% challenge which is all about taking control of our own lives by perusing our goals.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP

Alejandro's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/

Camden's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/

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On the fifth episode on the Do Something Podcast, we are joined with friends to discuss what it means to be a leader, how power is related to leadership, if leaders can be role models, how to inspire young leaders, and the importance of being a leader to one's self. We will tackle these topics by sharing and discussing our opinions on the various questions. We hope this talk inspires others to take action and be leaders in their own lives. We are still partaking in our 1% journey and we would love for you to join us! Thank you for listening to our podcast! We appreciate any feedback! Instagram: @dosomething.podcast

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

The Do Something Podcast was created by Alejandro Paredes and Camden McFarland in order to challenge ourselves and our community to take actions towards the goals we set for ourselves. We believe that by building a community of like-minded individuals we are able to keep each other accountable to reach the goals we've set and be one step closer to living a productive and satisfying lifestyle. We will embark on a self improvement journey called the 1% challenge which is all about taking control of our own lives by perusing our goals.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP

Alejandro's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/

Camden's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/

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Episode four is about being your true self, not letting society tell you who you should be, and expressing your own unique personality. We will be tackling these topics by sharing personal experiences and relatable stories. We hope this talk inspires others to better themselves to get the most out of life. We are still partaking in our 1% journey and we would love for you to join us! Thank you for listening to our podcast! We appreciate any feedback! Instagram: @dosomething.podcast

🎙️What is the Do Something Podcast?

The Do Something Podcast was created by Alejandro Paredes and Camden McFarland in order to challenge ourselves and our community to take actions towards the goals we set for ourselves. We believe that by building a community of like-minded individuals we are able to keep each other accountable to reach the goals we've set and be one step closer to living a productive and satisfying lifestyle. We will embark on a self improvement journey called the 1% challenge which is all about taking control of our own lives by perusing our goals.

🌎 Do Something on the Internet

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dosomething.podcast/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/DoSomethingP

Alejandro's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alej.a.ndro/

Camden's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camdenmcfarland7/

🏷Tags

Do Something,Podcast,Self-improvement,goal setting,reaching goals,Alejandro Paredes,Camden McFarland,