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...

Author

Bob Gardner

Category

Education

Latest episode

May 22, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Phooey On Big Decisions 30.07.2020

Humans tend to make a big deal out of tiny problems. You've been trained your entire life — from your first homework assignment to your next job interview — to rely on fear to make decisions.  You think that making the wrong decision means your life will crumble and wither away. And it makes sense — your ancestors needed this level of stress to survive in their times. But it only fills you with an...

You're Not A Gun and You Don't Have Triggers 23.07.2020

Most addiction experts are flat out wrong. In fact, they usually trap you in a cycle of victimhood and helplessness that makes it impossible to ditch your addictions.  This is especially true when "triggers" are brought up. But you're not a gun — so you don't have triggers. What you're doing is creating an excuse so you can feel better for falling back into your worst habits.  In this episode, you...

The End of Relapse 16.07.2020

Relapsing is usually considered a bad thing. But is it really that bad?  The problem is when you say "relapse," you've already placed a negative label on it.  What if instead of labeling it as a negative event, you stepped back and saw it for what it truly was: Your brain signaling to you that your life could be improved.  In this episode, I'm ending relapsing once and for all so you're never a pr...

The Illusion Of Control 09.07.2020

There are two main philosophies guiding all of our lives. You either try to take control of every aspect of your life. Or you trust in the cosmos that everything will work out.  And both seem pretty silly on the surface. Trying to control everything never works and ends in anxiety, depression, and worry. But passively hoping that everything will work out is equally as dangerous to your success.  H...

The 5 masks Of Emotion, Part 2 02.07.2020

Most people don't realize there is only one true emotion. But you put masks over your true emotion and it makes you feel emotions that aren't actually there.  Are you really struggling with anxiety or depression? It's usually more simple than that. All you need to do is look through the 5 masks of emotion to uncover why you feel the way you do. Hint: it's rarely because of a deeply held trauma you...

What If We're Wrong? 25.06.2020

When something goes wrong in your life, your first step is usually to figure out what happened and try to find a solution. And it makes sense — society has brainwashed us into thinking this is the only way to solve problems.  But what you don't realize is that noticing a problem sets you up to create more problems in every facet of your life. What if there was an easier and better way to live your...

The Armor of God Part 2 18.06.2020

Life throws all sorts of attacks at you. Whether they come from life's circumstances, outside forces, or perhaps the most dangerous — internal thoughts that riddle your brain with doubt, insecurity, and fear.  Too often, people let these attacks wear on them. The more you let these attacks happen, the more worthless you feel.  But feeling worthless isn't a prerequisite to life. In fact, when you a...

The Armor of God? Part 1 11.06.2020

Imagine how much easier your life would be if you felt calm and at peace regardless of what life throws at you. Most of your internal battles with yourself would instantly vanish.  Not only would this help you embody happiness, but it would make you more successful at any task you set out to achieve. Instead of having a vicious cycle of anger, anxiety, and worry you would create a cycle of peace,...

The 5 Masks Of Emotion 04.06.2020

Are you a prisoner to the whims of your emotions?  Most people are.   Why?  They struggle with cutting through the clutter of their emotions. Instead of taking action to change their emotions to a better state, they sit and dwell about what they're feeling.  But it's easier to change your emotional state than you think. Because your emotions are usually wearing a mask — meaning they're not real em...

The Problem With Problems 28.05.2020

Are your problems actually problems? Or are you creating problems out of thin air just so you can find a solution?  More often than not, your problems are figments of your imagination you create so you can solve them.  In this episode, I'm sharing how you've been conditioned to create problems out of thin air and how to change what you think about "problems" so you can have less struggle with your...

When A Stick Is Not A Stick 21.05.2020

The way you define something limits your ability to fully explore it. If you want to be fully free, you need to learn to challenge your definitions of things — especially negative ones.  When you can see something from a different angle, not only does it make you appreciate it more, but it can free you from all the negative emotions you've attached to it.  In this episode, I'm challenging you to t...

The Secret to SUPER Memory 14.05.2020

The better your memory is, the easier life becomes. Not only is it easier to learn new things, but  a better memory also makes it easier to move on from past traumas and addictions that held you back before.  There's only one problem:  Most people don't know how to learn! If you can't learn something new, you have no chance of remembering new information.  In this episode, I'm taking you back to s...

How Not To Be DUPED! 07.05.2020

It's easy to get duped by politicians, scientists, conspiracy theorists, marketers, or anyone else with a hidden agenda.  But you can't be fully alive and free if you're constantly getting duped. Not only does it interfere with your ability to see things clearly, but it can trap you in a vicious cycle of your past addictions and traumas. In this episode, I'm giving you the roadmap you need to see...

Poison Or Possibility 30.04.2020

Life tempts us with all sorts of poison. Whether it comes from relationships, business deals, bad news, or any other negative event.  But drinking the poison itself isn't the cause of all turmoil and destruction in our lives.  All across history, from Jesus to the ancient Apache tribe, there are secrets for being able to drink life's poisons without being affected by them.  In today's episode, I'm...

Choose Your Own Emotion 23.04.2020

Most people walk around as a victim to their own emotions.  Why?  They don't realize that it's possible to have complete control over their emotions in most situations that arise in life.  In today's episode, I'm sharing with you exactly what you need to do to have complete control over your emotions so you don't unnecessarily ruin any relationships so you can live a happier and more free life.  ...

Seeing Through The Spells 16.04.2020

Words don't get enough credit for how much they impact our world around us. But words are spells that have the power to enchant and charm others when used properly — or drain us of all our energy when used wrongly.  In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can use your words to cast spells to achieve more freedom and success in your life while minimizing your stress.  Here Are The Show Highlights:...

Is Gaslighting Really That Bad? 09.04.2020

Society has taught us to see gaslighting as a terrible thing.  It has the power to tear relationships apart because it makes your partner question their sanity.  But is it really that bad?  Turns out, there's a good side to gaslighting that can help you grow as a person and in your relationship. In today's episode, I'm explaining how you can use gaslighting to reach your full potential in your lif...

The Problem with Boundaries 02.04.2020

Sometimes setting boundaries in your relationship can have a positive impact.  But most times, boundaries build a wall between you and your partner that sabotages your relationship further.  In today's episode, I'm talking about the dark side of boundaries and what you can do instead to build a stronger, more loving relationship.   Here Are The Show Highlights: The beggar's secret for mastering re...

Untapped Super Powers Of Every Addict 26.03.2020

Every single addict on the planet has superpowers.  The problem is that you don't realize you can take these superpowers and apply them to other, more positive areas of your life.  In other words, you already have superpowers. Now you need to learn how to tap into them in more productive ways.  In this episode, I want to help you discover how many superpowers you already have so you can start tapp...

Science With A Grain of Salt 19.03.2020

Science holds a certain amount of weight on our psyches because we naturally trust scientists.  But what if the science is wrong? In many cases, science is biased, flawed, and based on old assumptions that have been proven false.  But don't worry, that's actually a good thing for you. That means that what science has led you to believe about depression, anxiety, and depression isn't quite right. ...

From Catastrophe To Catapult 12.03.2020

We have a chance to learn something new every time something happens in our life.  But the smartest, most creative people know a secret to applying that lesson across all areas of their life.  In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can do that so you can turn catastrophes into a catapult to a better life.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The #1 biggest mistake you make after something big happens i...

Enough With The Sorrow Already 05.03.2020

Most people have a huge misunderstanding about the role sorrow plays in their life.  It's not there so you can sulk in it.  Sorrow is a powerful gift from the heavens when used correctly. And in this episode, I'm going to teach you how to use it to your advantage.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The cold, hard truth about why the suicide rates are skyrocketing (3:46)  Why feeling shame and guilt is...

"She Works Hard For Her Money..." 27.02.2020

You can't be alive and free if you're always worried and thinking about money.  In today's episode, I'm shattering all of your money beliefs that are keeping you more broke.  Here Are The Show Highlights: How to finally break free from money's iron grip on your life (4:59)  How to turn the tables on greedy credit card companies to beat them at their own game (7:21)  The biggest lie you've been tol...

"Yo Mama Don't Love You!" 20.02.2020

So many of us let our backwards idea about love wreck our most important relationships.  In today's episode, I'm unleashing the proper definition of love so you can take a break from always loving everyone and start mending your broken relationships.  Here Are The Show Highlights: What pornography can teach you about love (1:19)  How a lack of love can mend your most important relationships (2:35)...

Is That So? 13.02.2020

Life isn't so much about what happens to you as it is how you react to it.  You can either accept it and continue to move forward. Or you can let it consume every fiber of your being and trap yourself in an endless cycle of misery.  In today's episode, I'm teaching you how to handle your emotions like a Zen Monk to finally stop being your own worst enemy.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The only 3...

Listen to the Alive and Free podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.