I Dare You Podcast

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I Dare You Podcast episodes

June 03, 2025 Episode 176: Transform Your Summer with Atomic Habits with Darrin Johnson
Ready to make this summer count? Join us for a game-changing episode that puts a fresh seasonal spin on James Clear's Atomic Habits. We're diving deep into how small, consistent changes can create remarkable transformations in your life.
Discover why summer is the perfect time to build new habits - from longer days to fresh opportunities for growth. Learn the four powerful laws of habit formation reimagined for summer success, and get exclusive access to custom-designed tools that will help make your habits stick.
Plus, unlock the secret to becoming your future self with our powerful "I Dare You Challenge" and gain access to exclusive resources designed by world-class designer Dani Savaker.
Don't miss out on this transformative episode that could change not just your summer, but your entire life trajectory. Remember: You're just one decision away from a completely different summer!
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Connect with Darrin Johnson:
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23 min
May 27, 2025 Episode 175: Attachment Styles & Trauma with Esin Pinarli
Esin Pinarli is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a Masters Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), specializing in IMAGO, brainspotting, internal family systems, and psychodrama.
Through an integrative psychotherapeutic approach, she helps individuals, couples, and families suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, trauma, dysfunctional family system dynamics and attachment issues to navigate life's challenges, so they can become fully alive, supported, and whole.
To learn more about the Internal Family Systems workbook, visit her website: eternalwellnesscounseling.com
Connect with Esin:
Instagram: @esinpinarli_lcsw
eternalwellnesscounseling.com
39 min
May 20, 2025 Episode 174: How to Thrive through Fear & Failure with Heather Thompson Day
Dr. Heather Thompson Day is an interdenominational speaker, an ECPA bestseller, and has been a contributor for Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Newsweek and the Barna Group. Her new podcast, What If I’m Wrong? debuted in the top 200 of all Christian podcasts.
Heather was a communication professor for nearly 15 years teaching both graduate and undergraduate students in Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Social Media. She is now the founder of It Is Day Ministries, a nonprofit organization that trains churches, leaders, and laypeople in what Heather calls Cross Communication, a gospel centered communication approach that points you higher, to the cross, every time you open your mouth.
Heather’s writing has been featured on outlets like the Today Show, and the National Communication Association. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio Live and The Wall Street Journal.
She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches. She is the author of 9 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, I’ll See You Tomorrow, Can I Sit Here? and What If I’m Wrong?
Connect with Heather:
www.heatherthompsonday.com
Instagram: @heatherthompsonday
36 min
May 13, 2025Episode 173: 10 Uncommon Traits to Make You Stand Out with Darrin Johnson
In this high-energy episode, we explore Steve Martin's timeless advice to "be so good they can't ignore you"and delve into the two paths that lie before each of us - chasing validation versus becoming truly exceptional.
I'm breaking down the ten brutally honest, game-changing traits that make someone impossible to ignore. We're talking everything from those crucial people skills (you know, the ones that NEVER go out of style) to owning what makes you uniquely YOU. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or just want to make your mark on the world, these traits are your secret weapon.
I'm going to share real stories, powerful examples, and the exact steps you need to take to become not just another face in the crowd, but someone truly unforgettable. This episode is going to be a wake-up call that will completely transform how you show up in the world.
Ten Traits / Strategies:
Be Interested, Not Interesting
Show Up
Master Timeless People Skills
Do the Thing…and Then Some
Quiet Confidence
Master the Mundane
Enthusiastically Celebrate Others
Be Authentically Different
Train with Lions
Be the Best in the World: What are you famous for?
Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners, you can get your FREE PDF of the 90-Day DARE Check-In when you go to: www.idareyoupod.com.
Connect with Darrin Johnson:
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Instagram: @idareyoupod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod
TikTok: @idareyoupod
23 min
May 06, 2025 Episode 172: Stop Sleepwalking Through Life with Mike Foster
Known as the Mr. Rogers of personal development, Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach empowering people to build strong lives by turning their setbacks into superpowers.
Mike is the creator of the Primal Question Framework and is a master-trainer in the model. Mike is the author of The Seven Primal Questions: Take Control of the Hidden Forces That Drive You.
He is a Certified Experiential Specialist recognized by the International Society For Experiential Professionals.
His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox News, and the New York Times.
You can take the free Primal Question Assessment at: www.primalquestion.com
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Connect with Mike Foster:
www.mikefoster.tv
Instagram: @mikefoster2000
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Instagram: @idareyoupod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod
TikTok: @idareyoupod
49 min
April 29, 2025 Episode 171: How to Discover Your Purpose with Bob Goff
In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Bob Goff. If you're ready to stop playing small and start living a life of bold adventure, this episode is for you!
After practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Honorary Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full-time. The best part has been connecting with so many people who are on a terrific adventure as well.
Bob is the author of numerous New York Times best-selling books: Catching Whimsy, Undistracted, Love Does, Everybody Always, and Dream Big.
He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in India, Uganda, Nepal, Somalia, Afghanistan, USA, Congo and Dominican Republic.
Connect with Bob:
www.bobgoff.com
www.lovedoes.org
Instagram: @bobgoff
45 min
April 22, 2025 Episode 170: Why You're Stuck (and what to do about it) with Darrin Johnson
In this episode, we're diving deep into why so many of us - yes, even me - get stuck in our comfort zones. And here's the truth: it's not fear that's holding you back. It's something way more sneaky.
We're going to talk about the real reason you're staying stuck (it's called "competing commitments" - mind-blowing stuff), and I'm giving you the exact tools I use to push past it. No theories, no fluff - just real strategies that work.
If you're ready to stop playing small and finally see what you're truly capable of - this episode is your sign. It's time to get out of your own way and do the thing.
Connect with Darrin:
www.idareyoupod.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/idareyoupod/
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YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod
TikTok: @idareyoupod
23 min
April 15, 2025 Episode 169: 5 Strategies to Master Your Mornings with Amy Landino
Amy Landino is a high-performance personal brand coach turning personality-led businesses into 7-figure thought leaders. She is a 3x bestselling author—best known for her book “Good Morning, Good Life; 5 Simple Habits to Master Your Mornings and Upgrade Your Life"—and travels the globe educating audiences on how to capture attention and build brand leverage.
On her award-winning YouTube channel, Amy is dedicated to sharing high-performance mindset strategies for women to increase confidence, motivation, and productivity.
As an entrepreneur for over a decade, Amy Landino has been featured as a guest expert in media outlets such as American Express Business Class, CNBC’s MakeIt, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, Fortune, and The Washington Post.
She and her husband reside in Connecticut with their 2 daughters.
Connect with Amy Landino:
Instagram: @schmittastic
www.amylandino.com
Youtube: @AmyTV
38 min
April 08, 2025 Episode 168: How to Build a Strong Marriage with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
My guest today is the incredible Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a powerhouse psychologist and relationship expert who truly gets it. She knows firsthand what it's like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she's on a mission to help other women navigate this challenge.
We're talking about her groundbreaking new book, "A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex," which addresses something I know you've all felt—that mental load that's weighing you down. This conversation is real, raw, and exactly what you need to hear.
Dr. Cutlip isn't just talking theory here—she's helped hundreds of thousands of people build stronger relationships, and she's been featured everywhere from Good Morning America to The New York Times.
We dig into why so many women feel overwhelmed, how to build a truly great marriage, and how to stop seeing your partner as the enemy. Plus, her I Dare You challenge will instantly transform your relationship.
If you're ready for an approach that empowers couples to understand each other better and helps you feel like a team again, hit play! Let's go!
Connect with Dr. Morgan Cutlip:
Instagram: @drmorgancutlip
www.drmorgancutlip.com
43 min
April 01, 2025 Episode 167: The 14 Power Phrases Emotionally Intelligent People Use with Darrin Johnson
In today's exclusive dad/daughter episode, we'll show you how to transform your presence in high-pressure moments using 14 powerful phrases that emotionally intelligent leaders rely on.
What makes this episode special? My guest is Hannah Johnson, an expert in customer service who excels at de-escalating intense customer interactions.
These aren't just theories—I've refined these phrases through 35 years of corporate leadership experience, including 17 years as an SVP of Sales at some of the world's most successful companies. Hannah brings her own decade of front-line experience from a Fortune Top 3 company.
You'll get battle-tested, proven leadership insights that go far beyond what you'll find in any textbook.
This episode will be a game-changer—reshaping how you lead, communicate, and handle those critical moments when everything's on the line.
Connect with Darrin:
www.idareyoupod.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/idareyoupod/
X: @idareyoupod
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod
TikTok: @idareyoupod

Connect with Hannah:
Instagram:
@bakingwithhannahrenae
@hannahrenaejohnson
www.hannahjohnson.net
28 min

About I Dare You Podcast

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Welcome to the I Dare You Podcast, a candid conversation with today's top entrepreneurs and business leaders about leading with more joy and purpose and living a meaningful life. This podcast is all about helping you break through and get after the life you desire. You'll be encouraged to live just outside your comfort zone and take the courageous next steps to become the person - and leader - you were meant to be.