The Art of Being Freed

I started going to the gym in January of 2025. In May I hurt my

neck and that was the end of it. I didn't work out again until

August.

August was when I decided to get my body right for real. And

that same month, I sold nothing. Twenty years in sales and I

can't remember another month like it.

So I'm around 300 pounds, coming off a pinched nerve, scared to

lift because I thought I'd break something, sitting in a new

opportunity where I had no idea what anybody was talking about.

I kept showing up anyway.

This episode is about persistence. I reread the persistence

chapter of Think and Grow Rich so you don't have to, and I break

down the eight factors Napoleon Hill points to, the symptoms

that show up when persistence is missing, and the four steps he

lays out for building it.

Then I get into my own year. The months where nothing moved. The

video where I told everybody I was a size 36 when I was nowhere

near it. Deciding to focus on one thing when my attention was

everywhere.

Persistence is a habit you build from the inside. Nobody hands

it to you.

In this episode:

The eight factors of persistence

Procrastination, indifference, and wishing instead of willing

Why fear of criticism stops more people than failure does

The four steps for developing persistence

Why the people closest to you often have the most fixed mindset

What happened when I stopped splitting my focus

The year I showed up with nothing to show for it

Mentioned:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Les Brown

Jim Rohn

The 48 Laws of Power

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Next week: building community as an introvert, and why it's okay

that your friends and family don't engage with your art.

What happens when the pressure keeps building and you start reacting instead of choosing?

In this episode of The Art of Being Freed, Freed talks about the pressures that can push us toward a crash out, including stress, disappointment, uncertainty, heartbreak, and the feeling that too many things are happening at once.

Freed shares how he learned that trying to fix everything around him wasn’t enough. At some point, he had to make himself the project. That meant creating protected time, building routines he could come back to, working on his body and mind, and finding constructive ways to release frustration instead of letting it control his response.

This episode explores why mental stability doesn’t mean getting rid of every problem. It means building enough stability within yourself that when life gets heavy, you still have something solid to stand on.

You’ll also hear Freed talk about the importance of creating anchors in your life, replacing some of the stress with calm, and making sure the ways you cope with pressure add to your character instead of taking away from it.

Because crashing out doesn’t always look like completely losing control. Sometimes it starts much earlier, when the pressure begins making your decisions for you.

And once you’ve learned how to stabilize yourself, the next challenge is staying with the work when you’re showing up every day and still don’t see the results.

Next up: The Art of Persistence.

I got so obsessed with being consistent that it burned me out.

When I started this page in 2022 I was told to show up for 35 straight weeks. I did 50. Then videos started popping, I got comfortable, I started repurposing old content, and one day I just stopped. I fell off on purpose.

This episode is about what you do after that.

I talk about finding an accountability partner when you're an introvert and you've spent years keeping people at a distance, why self integrity is the hard part, how I build habits in two week blocks, and the question that gets me out of bed at 4:30 on my day off.

Then I get into my own fall off. I gained the weight back, pinched a nerve in my neck, couldn't draw, couldn't hold a controller right, and told myself I was never working out again.

And I'll be straight with you, I still fell off several times over the last twelve months. It has not been a clean run. It's not about the miss, it's about the narrative over time.

In this episode:

Why chasing consistency can burn you out

How to find an accountability partner, even if you're private

Why self integrity is where most people lose

Building habits in two week blocks

How bad do you want it

What to do the very first day you don't show up

Why your body of work matters more than any single miss

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Next week we get real personal. Some people don't make it past the crash out.

I was never a morning person. I slept until the afternoon in the summer, I stayed up late, and I took jobs that let me avoid early shifts.

Then my first job in tech sales put me on East Coast hours, 5 AM to 2 PM, and I accidentally built the best routine of my life. Same breakfast every day, gym across the street, two hours to myself before my son got out of daycare.

Then a better paying job took it all away, and it took me years to understand what it actually cost me.

This episode is not about waking up at 4 AM. It's about finding two hours in your day that belong to you, and protecting them when something better looking comes along.

If you're not a morning person but you've thought about it, or you're already doing well and you need one or two tweaks to take you over the top, this one is for you.

In this episode:

Why protecting your time matters more than what time you wake up

What Brown University found about people who keep the weight off

The routine I built by accident and lost on purpose

Why personal development and professional development are not the same thing

The SAVERS method from The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

A two week challenge you can start tomorrow

Why the gym became my lab

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Next week: what to do when you hit the wall.

A two week challenge you can start tomorrow

Why the gym became my lab

MENTIONED

The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod

Jim Rohn

CONNECT

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Next week: what to do when you hit the wall.

The biggest improvement in my life happened after I stopped

posting about it.

A year ago I went ghost. No announcement, I just stopped logging

on. In this episode I break down what I cut off, what I did with

the time I got back, and what a year of silence actually built.

If you're starting over and you need focus, or you already know

what you need to do but your attention keeps getting pulled

everywhere else, this one is for you.

You don't leave just to leave. You leave to grow.

This is Episode 1 of Season 5, a ten episode arc across four

phases: The Reset, The Wall, The Pivot, and The Reclamation.

WHAT I COVER

- What ghost mode actually is, and what it isn't

- The three things I cut off to get my time and attention back

- How I used the time I reclaimed

- Building skills that pay you back

- Building the body, and why it changes everything else

- Facing what the noise was helping you avoid

- Coming back with evidence instead of an announcement

MENTIONED

The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene

The Undiscovered Self, Carl Jung

CONNECT

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Feeling burned out? Overwhelmed by your schedule, social media, or the noise of the world? In this episode, I break down three powerful habits that can reset your mindset in just 7 days—without buying a course, planner, or app.

You’ll learn:

• How to gain time through awareness—not just tips

• Why getting out of your comfort zone unlocks new levels

• How unplugging (and going caffeine/alcohol/THC-free for a week) transforms your clarity

This is real talk for creatives, professionals, and anyone ready for a mindset shift.

Resources Mentioned:

1 Peter 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind…”

If this hit home for you, subscribe and share it with someone who needs a reset.

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In this inspiring conversation, Freed sits down with a former artist turned fitness coach Brittany K. who shares how she completely transformed her mind and body over the past year. From breaking free of old vices to learning the science of macronutrients and building confidence through healthy habits, this episode is a raw, real look at what it takes to reclaim your life—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Topics Covered:

• Weight loss after 40
• The truth about macros and metabolism
• Building confidence through fitness
• Replacing vices with powerful daily habits
• The importance of mentorship and coaching
• How anyone can start over—no matter how far gone they feel

Key Quote:

“Everybody deserves to feel confident in their body—and it starts with taking your power back.”

Connect with Today’s Guest:

Follow her journey and coaching programs at @brittany_a.k_ on Instagram

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4 Energies That Quietly Destroy Your Confidence (And How to Protect Yourself)

In this episode of The Art of Being Freed, we break down the four hidden energies that quietly destroy your confidence if left unchecked.

Freed shares powerful insights on:

• Why complaining keeps you stuck
• How projecting negativity pushes away opportunity
• How dwelling on the past prevents your growth
• Why a pessimistic view of the future erodes your self-belief
• Plus, a bonus fifth energy to avoid: wasting time on things that don’t matter

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing the work but still not seeing the growth you deserve, this conversation will help you identify the subtle patterns that might be holding you back — and show you how to protect your energy moving forward.

Subscribe for new episodes every week focused on mindset, growth, and the art of reinventing yourself.

#ProtectYourEnergy #GrowthMindset #Confidence

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In this episode, Freed breaks down five real, practical steps to rebuild your confidence—no fluff, no gimmicks. Whether you’re coming out of a tough season or just trying to find your rhythm again, this episode gives you the tools to shift your mindset and take action.

From tracking small victories to building physical momentum, Freed shares the mindset moves that helped him lose 80 pounds, rediscover his purpose, and show up with clarity and confidence.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, second-guessing yourself, or ready to start fresh—this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Art of Being Freed, I break down five small shifts that helped me bounce back from a tough weekend and completely reset my energy, focus, and output. Whether you’re dealing with low motivation, a lack of support, or just trying to regain momentum—these habits can help.

I also reflect on how consistency, community, and simple daily decisions play a bigger role in confidence than we realize.

Let this be the reminder:

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a rhythm.

Listen now—and start your reset.

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• Music by Epidemic Sound
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• Listen, learn, and be inspired on The Art of Being Freed Podcast. Your journey to personal growth begins here.