Scott Harrison is the founder of Charity: Water and the author of NY Times Best-seller, "Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World." Scott sits down with Mike to talk about the death of his mother this year and how to find optimism in the midst of suffering.

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Welcome to "The Primal Questions," a podcast by Mike Foster, where we explore the deep-seated questions that drive our lives.

Have you ever wondered what seasoned counselors say in their sessions to help people like CEOs, Grammy-winning Hip-Hop Artists, Emmy-winning Actors, and Non-Profit World-Changers heal from their past and unlock their full potential? Now’s your chance to be a fly on the wall. After spending 20+ years coaching and counseling high-level leaders, Mike Foster is pulling back the curtain so you can experience world-class coaching from anywhere. Grab your headphones and your favorite journal, and join Mike for candid coaching sessions and thoughtful discussions around the 7 Primal Questions that drive our lives.

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Losing a pet is never easy. In this deeply candid conversation, Mike talks about the recent loss of his beloved dog. He shares about the deep grief he fell into and some of the universal truths he learned about death and dying. This episode is perfect for anyone who has lost a pet or anyone who is working through the grief process.

5 Truths My Dog Taught Me About Grief

In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares about the language of healing and choosing the right words in a crisis. The fact is that our "words create worlds" which means we must be extra careful of what we are saying to ourselves and to others. Mike also gives practical statements that you can use that will create "honest hope" and avoid shallow "happy talk."

Never Say These Words In A Crisis

In this special COVID-19 episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares three ways to respond to losing control and embracing the rumble of deep vulnerability. He talks about how to be excessively gentle with yourself, the two-steps to kindness and how to make sure you're being responsible for the energy you bring into a room. This episode also includes special guest artist JJ Heller singing an unplugged version of her song, "You Already Know."

How To Be Excessively Kind To Yourself

In this special episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares how to survive a storm by welcoming "what is" and creating practical symbols of hope for our future. If you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed today, this simple conversation help you learn to "sing the harmony" in your new song.

Surviving COVID-19 And Building Markers Of Hope

In September of 2019, Pastor Jarrid Wilson died by suicide. He was a husband, father and a prominent advocate for mental health. In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike sits down with his widow, Juli Wilson. They discuss what grief looks like and the process of learning to breathe again in the midst of this devastating loss. Juli shares with brave vulnerability about the struggle and the hope, dealing with critics and the one thing she would want Jarrid to know today. Please be advised this episode talks about suicide and some may find it triggering.

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