What if everything you thought made you valuable is about to be replaced by AI? And what if that's the best thing that could happen to you?

In this episode, I sit down with Lawrence Ford—futurist, investor, and author of The World Does(n’t) Need You: The End of Work — Reclaiming Purpose in the Age of AI. Known as the "Shaman of Wall Street" by The Washington Post, Lawrence walks between two worlds: capital and consciousness, Wall Street and wisdom.

This isn't another tech podcast about how AI works. This is about what happens when the knowledge economy collapses, when degrees and credentials no longer guarantee value, and when one out of three jobs could be lost in the next three years. Lawrence calls this the Third Season—that sacred space between breakdown and breakthrough where we're forced to ask: Who am I, and why am I here?

You'll discover:

The I Dare You Challenge: Go be you.

If you've been feeling like the ground is shifting beneath you, this conversation will help you understand why—and what to do about it.

Special Offer: Get three exclusive FREE PDFs designed specifically for I Dare You listeners—including the Future Self Blueprint worksheet, a complete book study guide, and a 90-day action plan. Available only until December 31st at www.idareyoupod.com

Connect with Lawrence:

www.lawrenceford.org or consciouscapital.org

What happens when you stop trying to be perfect and just let yourself be?

In this episode, I sit down with actor Matt Drago to talk about his incredible journey bringing the independent film Somewhere in Montana to life—and the lessons he learned along the way about creativity, authenticity, and what it means to truly show up.

Matt is a world-renound actor living in Los Angeles. Best known for his role as Fabian in SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA, he has appeared in a variety of other projects including Disney's Counting Scars viral video, What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, Ridley Scott's Prophets of Science Fiction, and the popular audio drama podcast No Other Way. 

He also has his own production company, which is currently in development on its first feature film. Outside of performing, Matt enjoys karate (he is a 4th degree black belt) and is an avid sports fan. 

Special Offer: Get three exclusive FREE PDFs designed specifically for I Dare You listeners—including the Back to the Future Blueprint worksheet, a complete book study guide, and a 90-day action plan. Available only until December 31st at www.idareyoupod.com

Connect with Matt:

Instagram: @mattdrago

www.mattdrago.com

Stop setting goals the wrong way. In this game-changing episode, I reveal what’s really holding you back—and introduce a completely different approach backed by cutting-edge psychology.

Discover the revolutionary concept that you're not driven by your past—you're pulled forward by your vision of your Future Self. Learn how to escape "The Excellence Trap" that keeps high performers stuck, master the 5-Step Back to the Future Blueprint to reverse engineer your ideal life, and understand why being good at everything prevents you from being great at what matters most.

I share personal stories from my own transformation, tactical exercises you can do today, and the research-backed strategies that have helped thousands of high achievers design their Future Self and close the gap between who they are and who they're becoming.

Key Takeaways:

Special Offer: Get three exclusive FREE PDFs designed specifically for I Dare You listeners—including the Back to the Future Blueprint worksheet, a complete book study guide, and a 90-day action plan. Available only until December 31st at www.idareyoupod.com

Inspired by Dr. Benjamin Hardy's transformative book Be Your Future Self Now.

I Dare You Challenge: Write a letter to yourself from your Future Self on December 31st, 2026. What will that person thank you for doing today?

One year from today, you'll be a year older. Will you be a year better?

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod

In this episode, I sit down with Lillian Zhang, author of The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide to Personal Finance.  Her debut book aims to help young people globally overcome money anxiety and develop the habits and foundation they need to thrive. 

Lillian Zhang is a personal finance educator who helps Gen Z and millennials build confidence with money through practical, relatable content. A Silicon Valley professional and a Haas School of Business graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, she blends real-world experience with actionable guidance that resonates with young adults navigating today’s financial landscape. 

Lillian has been featured on CNBC Make It, Business Insider, Bloomberg, ABC’s Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance.  At just 25 years old, Lillian is changing the conversation around money for an entire generation.

Her massive following on TikTok and Instagram is evidence that her message is breaking through.

What you’ll learn:

Order The New Money Rules at your local independent book store or at  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Money-Rules-Personal-Finance/dp/B0DW678THW

Want more I Dare You insights? Sing up for my weekly email with free, road-tested strategies you can implement in your life: www.idareyoupod.com

Connect with Lillian:

www.lillianzhang.com

TikTok: @lillianzhang

Instagram: @bylillianzhang

Youtube: @lillianzhang_

What if the biggest obstacle between you and the life you want isn't your circumstances—it's your ego?

In this episode, I sit down with Jim Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inner Excellence and performance coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world.

Jim's story isn't about overnight success. He's a former pro baseball player who lost his career to injury, spent five years in the desert wrestling with his identity, and emerged with a message that's transforming lives at the highest levels of sport and business.

Jim works with Olympians and championship teams, but this conversation isn't just for elite athletes. It's for anyone chasing success thinking it will finally make them happy. Anyone who looks good on the outside but feels empty inside. Anyone tired of the endless treadmill of trying to be enough.

We dive deep into mastering your ego, training your heart, and why your hardest moments might be the most important things that ever happen to you. 

Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com.

Connect with Jim:

www.innerexcellence.com

Instagram: @innerexcellence

Two hundred episodes. I’m still not chasing charts—I’m chasing change. In this milestone episode, I pull together the 10 biggest lessons from every interview, solo riff, on-stage presentation, and conversation with YOU. If you’re new here, you picked the perfect moment to jump in.

Here’s the heartbeat:

Follow the community on Instagram at @IDareYouPod and grab my Friday email at idareyoupod.com.

The magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding. Let’s go.

Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com.

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod

Tony Miltenberger is a pastor, Army veteran, executive coach, podcaster, and author of Wisdom in the Wound: How God Uses Your Past to Shape Who You’re Becoming. 

Tony brings over 15 years of leadership experience in non-profit leadership and is the creator and host of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, with over 400 episodes recorded to date.

His message blends real-world grit with spiritual wisdom and practical tools to help you live a better life.

Tony is a devoted husband and father who draws strength and inspiration from his family. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Karen, for over 20 years, and together they are raising three incredible children, Connor, Caleb, and Shiloh.

Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com.

Connect with Tony:

www.follow2leadcoaching.com

Instagram: @follow2leadpodcast

Instagram: @twmilt

For high achievers who are tired of being everything for everyone, this episode is your permission slip to stop over-explaining and apologizing for setting boundaries in life.

My special guest, Dr. Jen Fry, is a TEDx speaker, conflict expert, and author of a dynamite new book, “I Said No: A No-BS Guide to Boundaries Without the Guilt.”

She owns JenFryTalks and also owns Coordle, a B2B tech company tackling youth sports travel chaos.

Jen understands how conflict within athletics, corporate, or professional settings can impact a team. Jen wants to help you build the skills you need to navigate those hard but essential conversations and come out on top. 

She is a veteran coach with over 15 years of experience at the collegiate level with coaching stints at Elon University, University of Illinois - 2011 National Runner-up, Washington State University, and Norfolk State University. 

She received her PhD in Sports Geography from Michigan State University.

Connect with Dr. Jen Fry:

www.jenfrytalks.com

Instagram: @jenfrytalks

In this solo episode, I challenge everything you thought you knew about leadership and communication. Are you being "nice" or are you actually being kind? Spoiler alert: there's a massive difference, and it's costing you credibility, power, and results.

I reveal why people-pleasing is sabotaging your leadership and provide a clear framework to become a Kind, Clear, and Assertive Leader: You'll learn:

Whether you're leading a team, managing up, or navigating personal relationships, this episode gives you the tactical tools to stop avoiding hard conversations and start having them with dignity, respect, and results.

This episode will fundamentally change how you show up at work and in life.

The I Dare You “Kind Framework”: (Kind, Clear, Assertive)

Step 1: Prepare the truth (Give specific evidence)

Step 2: What is the impact? (Deliver in a calm, clear, and kind manner)

Step 3: Make the assertive ask (specific request - no fuzzy agreements)

Step 4: Set boundaries (Clear next steps / decisions of what happens next)

Step 5: Reinforce respect (affirm them / thank them)

Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com.

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod

Feeling stuck in the midlife drift? In this powerful episode, Jason Smith—fitness coach, owner of Fit in Midlife, and Men's Fitness Magazine cover star—shares his incredible transformation from corporate burnout to thriving in his 50s. 

Discover how he escaped 30 years of neglecting his health, the real dangers of alcohol that nobody talks about, and why "safety in numbers" kept him trapped for so long. 

Jason reveals practical insights on recognizing when you're drifting through life, the connection between alcohol and declining health, and how prioritizing fitness became the foundation for transforming not just his body, but his relationships, career, and entire outlook on life. 

If you're over 40 and ready to reclaim your energy, vitality, and purpose, this conversation will inspire you to take action today.

Plus: Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners: Grab 3 free custom PDFs (Effortless visual synopsis, workbook, and Be At Ease worksheet) at idareupod.com.

Connect with Jason:

www.fitinmidlife.com

Instagram: @fitinmidlife

TikTok: @fitinmidlife