Bob Gardner

Alive and Free

It's time to rip the cover off what really works to finally ditch stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, past trauma, chronic pain, and all other kinds of human suffering. No, not just relief, recovery, comfort, healing, or sobriety. We're talking the F word here — freedom — Happiness and well-being on autopilot. My team and I will share straight from the trenches what we've learned from using a non-therapy, body-based approach to leave our own struggles behind while also coaching thousands of others to do the same. And since these are often such heavy topics, we're gonna get a bit irr...

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Bob Gardner

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Education

Latest episode

May 22, 2026

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Episodes

Living an Orgasmic Life 21.01.2021

When most people think of orgasms, they think of sex. But what if I told you that you could have orgasmic experiences outside of your bedroom? We all have felt orgasms that weren't because of sex — but our language prevented us from thinking of it like that.  But the truth is, you can train your nervous system to give you an unlimited amount of orgasmic pleasure (without relying on sex, drugs, or...

Avoiding Catastrophic Compliments 14.01.2021

Are compliments always good?  On the surface, it seems that complimenting others and yourself helps build your confidence. But if you look deeper, you see that it destroys your confidence.  More:  When you give others compliments, you're training them to always worry about what others think. Nothing is more deadly than that.  In this episode, I'm revealing why compliments and insults are more simi...

Masculine or Feminine? 07.01.2021

Society, culture, and tradition "force" a lot of beliefs on us from our childhood. As we grow older, we start to identify with these different beliefs. For example, gender roles and gender identity.  What if there was no such thing as masucline or feminine energy? Or toxic masculinity and toxic femininity? Do you think you'd be worried if you're "man" enough or "woman" enough?  The truth is, these...

On Perfectionism 31.12.2020

Perfectionism haunts all of us. And it poisons our soul and destroys everything good we've accomplished.  But you don't have to let your perfectionism ruin everything you love about life. Once you understand the source of perfectionism, you can create a plan to eliminate it.  In this episode, I'm sharing the source of your perfectionism and how to finally let it go so you can have a more loving an...

On Hypocrisy 24.12.2020

As humans, we often get disgusted by other people. But the only reason we have an emotional reaction to other people is because we see that vulgar behavior in ourselves. For example, when you get annoyed by seeing someone else stuff their face it's because in some area of your life, you're neglecting your health. We tend to think negative emotions and hypocrisy are bad things. But they're actually...

What To Do In A Faith Crisis 17.12.2020

Having a faith crisis can be difficult and lonely. It's not easy to leave your church and tell your family — especially if you feel like you've been betrayed by your beliefs.  But a faith crisis can also be graceful. It doesn't have to be a road filled with anger, bitterness, and resentment. And it can actually bring you closer with God too.  In this episode, I'm sharing how to have a graceful fai...

Taste Buds And Beliefs 10.12.2020

Taste buds are a lot like beliefs. They change over time. And they give us a "flavor" for how we experience food and life.  Here's what that means:  You might have hated vegetables as a kid, but have learned to love them as you grew up. Similarly, if you're unhappy with your life, you can change it by fixing your internal chemistry.  In this episode, I'm revealing how changing your beliefs can hel...

It's Your Life 03.12.2020

We're filled with ideas and beliefs our whole life. Whether it's from our families, our religion, our hobbies, or something else.  Sometimes these beliefs don't expand our happiness. And they can fill us with more anxiety, depression, and misery. But we still cling to these ideas even though it leads to suffering because of the backlash we'd get if we were honest.  In this episode, I'm giving you...

There Is No "Why" 26.11.2020

Most people believe the lie that you need an underlying "why" to be successful. This sends people down the wrong path —  they think becoming a better person will help them make more money.  Nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, all this soul searching for a "why" is only delaying your success.  The truth is you don't need to understand something to get results. You just have to do t...

Wheat and Tares 19.11.2020

From childhood, we have fed our minds with different beliefs to help us get through life. Some beliefs empower us, while others slowly wreck our lives.  Here's the problem:  Whatever you plant in your mind grows. If you think you're not good enough, that little seed can blossom into a giant field in your mind and make you think you're a failure. But when you actually dissect your life, you'll real...

The Subconscious Myth 12.11.2020

Believing in the subconscious has improved many people's mental health. But it doesn't always help your mental health. In fact, believing in the subsconscious can often leave you powerless.  Why?  Because believing in your subconscious creates a mountain out of a molehill with any minor problem you're facing.  Here's the good news:  Your subconscious is a myth — so you don't have to be a victim to...

The Secret of Sound 05.11.2020

We take sound for granted. When we hear something, we don't give ourselves enough credit — but we're the one creating the sound! Otherwise, it would only be vibrations.  And you can extend this to every aspect of your senses. You are the creator of your world.  While that might sound scary, nothing is more powerful than realizing this. Because once you do, you realize you can change anything in yo...

Leaving Lust in the Dust 29.10.2020

I've noticed a lot of support groups zeroing in on being addicted to lust. The trouble with thinking you're addicted to lust is that lust doesn't exist — it's simply an experience.  More:  Labeling your addictive behaviors with an abstract, vague term like lust makes it even harder to leave your addictions in the dust.  In this episode, I'm sharing a new way to think about lust that will empower y...

Hacking the 3 Brains 22.10.2020

Most people try to solve their problems by simply talking about them. But this only deals with your thinking brain — not your sensing or feeling brain.  That's why you can talk endlessly about all your problems, but you can't kick the root cause of why you feel that way.  If you want to actually remove these problems from your system for good, you need to hack all 3 parts of your brain.  In this e...

Where is God in this? 15.10.2020

Religion is supposed to lift you up. But too often, we fall into the trap of letting authority figures indoctrinate us — whether it comes from religion, a 12-step program, or something else.  Falling into this trap makes finding true happiness impossible.  Why? Because every person on the planet is unique and needs unique solutions to fix their problems. If you find something that works for you, u...

Skip the Psycho-drama, Find the Joy 08.10.2020

Humans think about life like it's a war. So we try to conquer all our problems by going to war with them.  But there's a glaring problem with this:  War is a miserable way to live a life. It deprives you of the boundless joy life was meant to be experienced with.  In this episode, I'm sharing how we create these war-like scenarios in our minds and how to stop seeing life as a war so you can experi...

Removing History's Shine 01.10.2020

It's in our human nature to glamorize the past — both in our own lives and in the stories we learned growing up. For example, the Bible is full of mysticism that we think we've lost today.   But the past is no different than right now. It's simply the stories we tell ourselves that make us romanticize the past and ruin our opportunity to recreate it in the present.  Our beliefs are stronger than w...

Empty Your Cup to Grow Up 24.09.2020

Too many of us carry around a bitter cup of pain, suffering, and misery. When these negative feelings flavor our "tea bags" it's no surprise that finding peace and joy is so hard. Your cup doesn't have any room for feeling better.  Before you can find happiness and freedom, you have to empty your cup. Only then will there be room for more positive feelings. It's not easy, but it works like nothing...

Scapegoat Society 17.09.2020

We live in a "scapegoat society." From an early age, you've been subconsciously trained to blame others for your problems instead of yourself— whether your brainwashing comes from religion, school, your parents, or therapy.  There's a huge problem with this. When you blame someone else, you rob yourself of the ability to change your situation.  But you can escape the scapegoat society by taking re...

Everyday Lies 10.09.2020

Humans tell lies almost every day. And while they seem harmless on the surface, they're far more deadly than we realize. Everytime you exaggerate or lie, it robs you of energy and happiness. Exaggeration isn't always bad. It sends you on an emotional rollercoaster ride that can be fun — if you're in control of it. But exaggeration causes chaos and havoc in your life and relationships when you're n...

The Truth About Trauma 03.09.2020

Trauma creates drama. There's no way around it.  But a traumatic event in your past doesn't have to imprison you to a life of misery. It's possible to completely get rid of both your past and future traumas.  Why? Because trauma is created in your mind. Meaning, it doesn't exist. You can overwrite past traumas so they don't stir up drama in your life today. And you can use this technique to free y...

Erasing Anxiety and Stress 27.08.2020

Most people suffering from anxiety think that it's something they'll always have to live with. But not only is this false, but it's dangerous.  Excessive stress and worry literally poisons your body. Anxiety is stress and worry on steroids, making it even more deadly to your body.  In this episode, I'm tearing apart the dogma about anxiety and stress to help end anxiety, stress, and worry for good...

Depression's Demise 20.08.2020

Most conventional "experts" on depression are wrong.  It's possible to permanently dump depression. But not if you're trying to prescribe the pain away with medications.   Medications can't solve the root cause of your problem. And while it's not easy, you can make your depression disappear if you know the real reason you're depressed.  In this episode, I reveal why people become depressed and how...

Dog Vision 13.08.2020

Dogs see things differently than humans. So which one sees what's actually there?  The truth is neither dogs nor humans see reality as it is. Instead, our brains make up images in our minds — based on what we believe to be true about the world. In other words, your vision is no better (or worse) than a dog's vision.  This is so important because it means your problems aren't actually there. You se...

On Winning and Losing 06.08.2020

Our entire society thinks in terms of winning and losing.  But can you really "win" or "lose" something? The truth is, there is no such thing as winning and losing.  Winning is something we've created to give ourselves permission to feel happy and excited about life. But what if you could create happiness and excitement inside yourself without relying on external circumstances? Would you start liv...

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