Redefining Wisdom

Eriksen Dickens is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, actor, podcaster, and entrepreneur.

Storytelling is an art. We have the propensity to be persuaded by a good story. Not the right answer, the best story always wins. The person who tells the story you want to hear will always get the attention.

Eriksen shares his story of how going through traumatic events growing up like the loss of a parent, inspired him and his brother to tell the story of their late father Mark, and the impact he had on the community of Oakdale, California. This would propel them to follow a passion for storytelling and share people's stories.

From overcoming painful obstacles that life throws at you to seeing good in people, and bringing hope to society, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how powerful stories can be and the art of using your pain and suffering from past experiences to connect and empathize with people.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of controlling the narrative
• How to use pain to connect with people
• The art behind a compelling story
• The foundations a good storyteller needs
• The impact of having friends as your support system
• How to overcome adversities
• Plus much more...

00:00 Intro
02:00 Filmmaking beginnings
03:50 Idea behind legacy documentaries
05:50 Creating 'His Legacy: The Rise, Ride and Last Stand of the Oakdale Colts'
10:20 Overcoming the loss of a parent
18:20 Helping clients when reliving painful moments
22:30 How to help people open up
25:10 Master in Clinical Psychology
28:00 The art behind storytelling
33:00 How to create a compelling story
36:45 Finding a balance between suffering and success
39:05 How powerful stories can be
41:50 Negative news vs positive news nowadays
45:35 Balance between relatability and hope
46:55 Stories affecting on an emotional level
51:20 Experience as a therapist
52:50 Closing question
57:10 Where to find Eriksen


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Brian Sachetta is a blogger, a coach, and the author of  'Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety'.

In today's society, millions of people are suffering from anxiety and depression. This problem is only getting worse. Isolation and suicides are on the rise.

Brian shares his story of how going through anxiety and depression himself, and getting out of it inspired him to write a book and start coaching people who were going through the same struggles. In this episode, we discuss some techniques people can apply to their lives to help them manage anxiety.

From having the courage to open up to people when struggling to take one day at a time while accumulating small wins in life, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about the process of getting out of depression and the tools to overcome anxiety.


In this episode, you will learn:

• Actionable steps you can take to mitigate anxiety
• Male loneliness epidemic and the increase in suicide rate
• Understanding anxiety and where it comes from
• Techniques on how to stay in the present moment
• The impact of having friends as your support system
• The importance of opening up and seeking help when struggling
• Plus much more...

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Website: https://getoutofyourhead.com/
Books: https://getoutofyourhead.com/books/
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Starting this new journey as a podcast host has been fascinating. I've gotten to talk to incredible people who have shared their life stories and remarkable insights into the lessons they have learned along the way.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Actionable steps that will lead you to success
• How to develop a positive relationship with failure
• The path to achieving mental toughness
• How to have a more positive mindset
• Techniques on how to overcome setbacks and obstacles
• Plus much more...

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Ailyn Munoz is an entrepreneur, a content creator, and an expert in UGC (User Generated Content)

In today's day and age, the creator economy is bigger than ever. It is estimated to be $250 Billion and it's only going to keep growing.  With over 200 million content creators in the world today, you need stamina, consistency, and flexibility to make a career.

Ailyn shares her story as a creative entrepreneur and the ups and downs she faced until she found a recipe that worked for her. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of today's creator economy, how to find your avenue or niche, and the importance of constantly pivoting instead of giving up.

From the art of just getting started to getting yourself going by winning some momentum, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to build a career as a content creator and the truth behind the struggles you'll face along the way.



In this episode, you will learn:

• Different types of strategies in the creator economy
• How to differentiate a business from a hobby
• The art of pivoting and why is a must
• How to find what you like by constantly trying new things
• How long it takes to actually make money as a creator
• Techniques you can use to grow your online presence and audience
• Plus much more...

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Website: https://ailyn-purpelstudios.my.canva.site/


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Sean Tristan is a former powerlifter, a 2-time Half-Marathon finisher, and a hybrid vegan athlete.

In today's social media world, we hear "experts" talking about the perfect diet for people. This could range from keto, vegetarian, low-protein, high-protein, paleo, low-carb, veganism, you name it. We get completely overwhelmed by it without knowing which advice we should follow.

Sean shares his story on how transitioning into a vegan lifestyle was a complete game changer for him regarding his athletic abilities and fitness lifestyle. In this episode, we discuss what inspired him to try and adopt this new diet, the struggles he had at the beginning, the impact this had on his overall health, and how he became a runner.

From trying something out of the ordinary and being the butt of every joke to improving his mental and physical health, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about the personal experiences of adopting a vegan lifestyle and how this can impact your overall performance in life.


In this episode, you will learn:

• The discipline it takes to adopt a completely new lifestyle while facing pushback from family and friends. 
• Misconceptions about veganism, especially among athletes.
• The reason why he doesn't preach veganism to everybody.
• How to become a runner and start your running journey.
• The mental aspect of giving up meat and dairy.
• The art of trusting your gut.
• Plus much more...

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Disclaimer: Neither the host nor the guest are experts in health and nutrition. This interview was done to know the personal experiences of an athlete adopting a fully vegan diet.

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Lesley Murray is a former collegiate athlete, a CG Games winner, and a swimming coach.

Most of us admire top-level athletes, regardless of their discipline. We look up to them for inspiration. We want to be consistent, dedicated, and ultimately successful. But in many cases, we don't know where to start or how to reach our full potential.

Lesley shares her story of coming from a family of swimmers, falling in love with the sport at a young age, and dedicating her life to being the best swimmer she could be. In this episode, we discuss the ups and downs of her athletic journey, the mindset required to perform at a high level, and how the principles acquired in this journey can be applied in other areas of life.

From the power of gratitude when doing hard things to using deep-end fitness as a tool to improve mental strength, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to improve your performance in life, whether at work or in sports.


In this episode, you will learn:

• The discipline it takes to compete at a collegiate level and reach Nationals 
• How to develop and work on your mental strength. 
• Deep-end fitness and the impact on both mental health and mental toughness
• The importance of trusting yourself
• How to reach your full potential in life and sports
• The art of showing up every day
• Plus much more

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Carlos Ruiz Del Vizo is a successful entrepreneur and a 4-time 70.3 Ironman finisher.

Many of us have big ambitions in life. We want to achieve great things but in most cases, we get overwhelmed and fall short. Two things that tend to happen. One, we don't know where to start, everything is daunting. And two, we want to see improvements and progress so badly and so quickly that when we don't see it, we flat-out give up and quit.

Carlos shares his story on how he was able not only to build successful businesses while working a full-time job but also training and competing in Ironmans at the same time.  He attributes most of his success to the power of implementing habits in his life and having the discipline of staying consistent throughout the journey.

From the challenges that immigrants face in a new country to developing habits and a routine for success, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to start working on your goals and dreams by setting yourself up for success and not giving up in the process.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The creative process of an entrepreneur.
• How to get paid to learn a new skill and apply it to your business.
• How to develop mental toughness. 
• The power of setting up good habits in place.
• The importance of having hobbies to avoid burnout.
• How to balance life while training for Ironman races.
• The correlation between consistency and success.
• Plus much more.

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Duncan Smith is a former member of the Coast Guard, a mechanic, and an entrepreneur.

Right after finishing High School, Duncan decided to join the Coast Guard. Four years later and after almost dying on a drill, he decided to move on to the next chapter of his life.

Life doesn't come in a straight line, it is full of ups and downs. Navigating those big changes is hard. Duncan shares his journey in the Coast Guard, and how he was able to pick himself up from one of the lowest moments in his life by facing his fears and embracing the challenges ahead with optimism.

From substance abuse to learning how to have a more balanced and happier life, this episode encapsulates the art of not giving up, trusting yourself regarding the fears and self-doubts that might torment you, and learning how to be more gentle with yourself.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What it takes to be in the Coast Guard.
• The importance of teamwork and relying on one another. 
• How to develop and work on your mental strength. 
• The importance of having hobbies to avoid burnout.
• How to be more gentle with yourself.
• How to take a leap of faith and go for your crazy idea/project
• The art of asking dumb questions
• Plus much more

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Egan Kolb is an adventurer, entrepreneur, videographer, and producer.

Every single one of us has a strong love and interest in something, this can be music, fitness, art, video making, business, etc. But only a few of us try and succeed in turning it into a profession. Most of us are afraid and don't know how to make a living out of our passions and interests.

From early on, Egan looked and found ways to put himself in a position where he could follow his passion. In this episode, we discuss his journey of how taking several risks in life from moving across the world, to trusting his instincts allowed him not only to do what he loves for a living but also to feel more fulfilled

From crazy stories in Southeast Asia to playing around and exploring new ideas, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to turn what you love doing into a career.


In this episode, we discuss:

• Pursuing your passion and finding ways to make it your profession.
• The art of playing around with your personal projects.
• Taking risks in life while following your passion.
• Putting yourself in a position to succeed in life.
• Insights on trusting yourself and how to build a business from scratch.
• Living abroad and having a nomad lifestyle
• Plus much more

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Website: https://www.elranchopro.com/


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• Gen Z in the corporate world and their sense of entitlement 
• The toxic morality that society is experiencing nowadays between generations 
• The polemics behind gender roles in modern society
• Femininity and women's financial independence
• Communication struggles in modern dating (ghosting, situationships), and in relationships.
• Dating apps and their negative effect on society 
• Male loneliness and their lack of meaningful connections
• Plus much more 

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