The title says it all!

Do you challenge unethical dialogue in your close circles? Do you tolerate sexist rhetoric from your buddies when women aren't around? Do you laugh along because you don't want to be considered a "simp"? What is it that prevents good men from standing up and confronting sexist commentary in today's episode of From Fear to Love.

Are you focusing your attention where it needs to be on your journey? Are you being grateful in the moment? Do you have a full understanding of why achieving a particular goal is especially important to you? 

No one wants to fail. No one plans to fail....and yet we still fail and get hurt. This episode offers a different perspective on the benefits of failing. Maybe it's not so much a failure as it's an opportunity for growth? 

I've kicked this idea around long enough. I've got too many people in my life that deserve my respect and for me to put my money where my mouth is. For anyone who listens to this episode and has a problem with it... then you need to listen again until you don't. Either way... I said what the hell I said. Enough is enough. 

Shame is insidious. It can shadow any opportunity for healing and growth. When a person experiences shame as a result of any situation, most of the time it's simply allowed and not questioned on the merits of it's validity. I want you to take this opportunity to consider the root of your shame; why you feel the way you do, and ways to overcome it. As a result you will increase your healing and grow into your purpose. Joy is your birthright. 

If you're feeling powerless in a relationship, whether that is a romantic, platonic or professional connection, and you're consistently worried about how to act, think and feel in this situation, listen in. I give you some information regarding the way anxious and avoidant attachments manifest due to childhood trauma. 

We've all done it. Vented angrily. Gossiped. Condemned. Judged. Expressed negative opinions and thoughts without a filter or restrictions without any consideration for the impact, injury or pain it causes. What we don't tend to consider is the fact that whatever we project / express is returned to us without prejudice. The message in this episode is to encourage authentic exploration of our attitudes and opinions. If we are consistently negative, we will only reap negativity. If we are intentional in identifying areas of gratitude, our perspectives shift accordingly and as a result we reap positivity. Check it out! 

Do you journal? If not, why? Do you struggle with putting your thoughts on paper? In this episode I detail my own experience with journaling as well as the importance of taking the time to explore your own philosophies and get to know yourself authentically. 

How do you know if someone is a good person? None of us want to waste time with manipulative people who seek an advantage with us. How can we protect ourselves from getting hurt? In today's episode I discuss many different ideas, concepts and approaches on how to manage the trickiness of interpersonal connections.