All you givers, helpers, empaths, cause-fighters, world-changers…

 

If you want to be effective at what you do...

 

...and have maximum impact on those that you want to serve… 

 

You NEED to prioritize yourself and your energy.

 

Stop being a martyr.

Stop refusing to ask for help.

Stop trying to push through all the time.

Stop trying to do everything.

 

If you are not taking care of yourself (aka giving yourself time & space to recharge in ways that feel good to you...)

 

You are FAILING to show up for your people - for the world - in the way that you are capable of.

 

(Yes, I chose aggressive language in “failing” in order to catch your attention. I know you you little achiever you.)

 

If you can’t do it for yourself (although you absolutely should mindset/self-love upgrade opportunity)

 

Start by doing it for those that you care about.

 

They need you in your entirety.

They need you at your best.

 

The world needs YOU.

 

100% of you. Nothing less.

 

And no matter how hard you try - you can’t show up as the person that you have the potential to be…

 

Unless you are prioritizing yourself.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

We talk about:

• Up and quitting his corporate job one day - despite not hating it.
• BUT - you don’t always need to quit your job in order to find happiness and fulfillment.
• Work-life balance is BS and what you should be shooting for instead.
• Why employees and their employer both benefit when the employee’s growth as a human - not just an employee - is prioritized.
• How asking yourself questions like “If you could just get up and travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?” can open the door to learning your dreams, desires, and purpose.
• Why writing things down is key to living the life you want to
• It’s never too late to make a change.
• The key to happiness in your life and your work is having a deep understanding of what matters to you.
• Gentle, relaxed people can be super achievers.

 

Guest info:

http://www.onwarddream.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcumicek/

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Why the World Needs You Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

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This is basically me getting vulnerable and real with ya. Thought it would be fun for you to get to know me on a more personal level. Being brutally honest can be quiteee uncomfortable, but it was worth it. :)

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Journal prompts (scroll to the bottom): http://benjaminmfritz.com/blog/if-you-really-knew-me

Why the World Needs You Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

We talk about:

• Feeling different from a young age with no real understanding of why.
• Creating a life plan at age 16 - and crushing it!
• ...until she didn't; divorce and how it allowed her to shift her life - for the better.
• Dragging out the divorce, "making it hard on everyone involved."
• Why the "path to success" (school, college, good job) is ridiculously ineffective and what to do about it.
• Overcoming fear and listening to our inner voice (our true knowing.)
• Realizing that "textbook" parenting wasn't the way to go.
• The delusion of "helping" others to control our own experience and why we need to let loved ones suffer & fail.

 

Guest info:

http://www.annmariechereso.me/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/annmariechereso/

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Why the World Needs You Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

We talk about:

• The power of being vulnerable and sharing authentically.
• "When you lean into your sensitivity and empathy, you can be such a pillar of strength for other people; you give them permission to be themselves."
• Moving from small-town Minnesota to southern California for a dream job... only for the situation to turn toxic.
• Stress turning into physical health issues that proved very difficult to nail down.
• Endless doctor appointments searching for what was wrong... and feeling like she'd never get better.
• Eventually turning to holistic medicine because nothing else was working.
• Learning a ton about herself through the holistic experience, "It honestly changed my life."
• Your ability to experience life fully and deeply is directly correlated to your ability to be open to things you don't fully understand.

 

Guest info:

https://lifebyalissa.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifebyalissa/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/lifebyalissa/

Spiritual Growth Sundays: https://mailchi.mp/ff3293322716/lifebyalissa

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Why the World Needs You Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

• Why focusing on monetizing is holding you back and keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, frustrated, and worst - ready to give up.
• What you should be doing instead (it's simpler than you think...)

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http://benjaminmfritz.com

Why the World Needs You Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

We talk about:

• How every experience (especially the challenging ones) informed exactly where she is at today.
• The difference between religion and spirituality (and how that came to be.)
• Being a logical/analytical individual (“What do you mean ‘gray area’?!”) and how that can make spirituality difficult.
• “Discovering that why from spirituality and mindfulness was so relieving and so refreshing. I didn’t feel stuck anymore. I didn’t feel lost. I felt like I knew where the hell I was going for the first time in my life.”

 

 

• The role of trust… in understanding ourselves, the bigger picture, and letting go of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.
• Why getting in touch with oneself is critical for people-pleasers.
• Our limitless potential and what it takes to tap into that.

 

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Guest info:

presentdaes.com

IG: www.instagram.com/cierradae

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Why the World Needs You Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

We talk about:

• How the fallout of our desired joint fitness biz venture was exactly what we each needed.
• His marriage suffering at the expense of running his business.
• 1 ½ years of drifting from one thing to the next with no real success.
• How:
  • ...he basically discovered a need by accident - simply because it was who he was and what he cared about.
  • ...investing $12k in a biz coach and receiving no value was likely one of the best things that could have happened to him.
  • ...going against his nature and letting go of the need to control and plan guided him to exactly what he needed to be doing to obtain personal success, fulfillment, and to create impact.
• “There’s really no failure if you never stop trying.” (On fear of the unknown/fear of failure.)

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Guest info:

FitPro Mentorship FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/578719708980002

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Why the World Needs You Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s IG: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

Ever have an experience that moves you to your core?

I did a week ago with one of my podcast guests Kimblyn Harris. The display of radical compassion that she displayed to me is one that I will likely never forget.

I recorded this shortly after I broke down crying, so the emotion in my voice is raw and authentic.

Compassion is a courageous selfless act.

Compassion enables connection.

Compassion is what we need now more than ever.

Compassion is the prerequisite for us to see outside of our experience.

Black Lives Matter.

But only after we can genuinely embody compassion.

Until then, it’s just a bunch of white people scrambling to make up for, and soothe, their generational shame & guilt.

It’s okay for us to stumble our way through this - it’s the only way, in fact.

But we need to understand what true compassion is.

Until then, we’ll continue the cycle(s) of pain.

My hope is that by sharing my experience, I can pass along even a fraction of the impact that it had on me.

I humbly ask you to truly internalize this and proceed to share the message, or act, with others in a way that makes sense to you.

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Kimblyn's Info:

www.artfullyhealed.org

IG: www.instagram.com/iamartfullyhealed

FB: https://www.facebook.com/artfullyhealed/

 

 

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com

We talk about:

• Maggie's marriage to an addict & alcoholic...
• ...and why it took her so long to end it.
• Understanding and recognizing gaslighting and how dangerous it can be.
• Standing up for herself and ending a marriage has not been celebrated in her family due to culture and religion.
• Generational trauma - how women have accepted all types of abuse & how she broke the cycle.
• The importance of asking for what we want; we cannot assume people are mind-readers.
• How creating boundaries is essential to expressing your needs confidently (so that you no longer repress feelings.)
• “It’s never about doing the dishes… Having a daily check-in is going to save a lot of heartache.”
• Why mindset and self-care are non-negotiable for showing up in the best way possible in your life.

Guest info:

worthywomanco.com

Maggie's IG: http://www.instagram.com/maggie.awad_

 

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Why the World Needs You Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/whytheworldneedsyoucommunity/

Ben’s IG: http://www.instagram.com/benjamin.m.fritz

 

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Intro/outro music:

Jeff II - Wait For Me

https://youtu.be/YuBBSQI2XDQ

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weareinterconnected.substack.com