What happens when outward success hides an inward secret?

In this episode of The MISOGI Method, host Jody B. Miller sits down with Alan Katz—aka A.L. Katz of Tales from the Crypt fame—who reveals the 45-year secret that redefined his life and career.

Alan shares how confronting that truth transformed him from a successful screenwriter into a purpose-driven storyteller.

Today, he leads Costard & Touchstone, a podcast company dedicated to making the world better through story.

This episode is a deep dive into courage, reinvention, and the healing power of truth. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: What’s your Misogi?

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• Alan’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0441590
• Costard & Touchstone: https://www.costardandtouchstone.com

If you are experiencing depressive thoughts or emotional distress, please seek help from a qualified medical or mental health professional. This podcast is for inspiration and should not replace professional care.

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Episode 47: "The Day the River Said Yes: A Fly-Fishing MISOGI That Changed Everything"

The MISOGI Method Experience with Jody B. Miller In this powerful and poetic solo episode, Jody B. Miller returns to the river that once humbled her—to find, unexpectedly, that everything had changed.

Armed with low expectations, a near-empty fly box, and a deep desire simply to be present in nature,

Jody recounts the surprise turning point that transformed her fly-fishing flop into a euphoric, unforgettable MISOGI success. From losing leeches and midges in a narrow stretch of Fall River…
To landing 25 wild rainbow trout—including a 20-inch “lugger”…
To experiencing full-body cramps and the unexpected generosity of strangers… This episode is a raw, joy-filled reminder that growth often waits just past the moment you almost give up. You'll discover:

• Why having nothing to lose can be your greatest strength
• How MISOGI moments test and transform us
• What happens when you surrender outcomes and trust the process
• The deeper purpose behind every “failure,” and how it can lead to wild success
• Why Jody now feels invincible in the face of challenge—and how you can too

Whether you're a fly-fishing enthusiast or a seeker of life’s bigger meanings, this episode will inspire you to say yes to the next big unknown. 🎧 Listen now, and stay tuned for Jody’s upcoming 3-part series: real interviews with real people who’ve taken on life-changing MISOGIs—and found resilience, wisdom, and freedom on the other side of failure. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend who could use a kickstart in confidence, courage, and joy.

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When Failure Becomes Freedom: A Fly-Fishing Flop and the Power of MISOGI

In this refreshingly raw and insightful episode of The MISOGI Method Experience, bestselling author and TEDx speaker Jody B. Miller shares the vulnerable (and hilarious) follow-up to her fly-fishing MISOGI challenge… and why it didn’t go at all as planned.

But here’s the twist: that’s exactly the point.

From missed casts and tangled lines to unexpected revelations, Jody unpacks why stepping way outside your comfort zone — even when things fall apart — is where the real growth begins.

Whether you’ve tried something bold and "failed," or you’re too afraid to start, this episode gives you permission to fail forward and embrace the messy magic of the unknown.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why flopping can be freeing
• The real purpose behind taking on a MISOGI
• How to turn disappointment into discovery
• A behind-the-scenes look at how challenges reset your mindse

If you've ever felt like a failure or feared falling short, this episode will empower you to redefine what success truly means. Press play and remember: sometimes the best catch isn’t the one you bring home.

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and share with a friend who might need a life kick start to confidence, success and happiness in their. lives .

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In this episode of The MISOGI Method, Jody talks about how she achieved a big MISOGI of learning to fly fish and challenging herself to catch a very specific number of giant rainbow trout on one of Central Oregon's most challenging rivers. People who have fished for years upon years still have days where they can't catch a single one. But Jody gets real specific and shares with her listeners how to approach and achieve a MISOGI. You will feel inspired and want to put your next MISOGI on your calendar right away!

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Here is your deep dive into to my newest book - Is Truth Stranger than Fiction ... You Decide - full version.

You'll get some key clues in this podcast by my deep dive experts.

Enjoy.

Get the book and get your name in volume 2.

Good luck! 

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Deep Dive analyzes an excerpt of Is Truth Stranger Than Fiction...You Decide. Story One.

I hope you enjoy it.

An entire book deep dive is coming next week.

Get the book and see if you can figure it out!
This is your MISOGI challenge of the month!

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From,
JB Miller

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