The Daniel Stih Podcast

Fear is often treated as something to overcome. What is it, really? In this episode, I talk with Dave Albin, who has spent decades guiding people through fire walks—an experience many describe as life-changing. We explore:

• What people experience as "fear" in high-stakes moments • Why something like firewalking changes behavior • How group dynamics, expectation, and interpretation shape outcomes • What actually carries over—and what doesn't

This isn't about motivation. It's about understanding what's happening beneath it.

Once you understand that, you can change it—without needing the fire.