Alive and Free

Is watching porn the same as cheating on your spouse?  Whether it is or not isn't actually the issue. The trouble is we let our definitions of words and actions cloud our emotions and wreak havoc in our relationships.  In today's episode, I'm talking about this taboo topic and why you need to change the way you think about pornography to save your relationships.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The...

Fears. We all have them and most of us aren't sure how to deal with them. "Healthy" fears irrational fears, and fear of addiction all have one thing in common.  Today we'll discuss what fear is, how it could be hurting you and your relationships, and the root cause of fear that you can address to overcome your addictions and find freedom. Here Are The Show Highlights: The simple truth that this an...

What if everything you knew about overcoming trauma and suffering was wrong? Or worse –– it was actually prolonging your misery? The good news is there's something you can do about it.  In today's episode, I explain how trying to "heal" is keeping you miserable and what to do instead.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The absolute worst thing you can do when trying to overcome addiction (1:29)  The s...

Our memories aren't as reliable as we think they are.  And often, we let our false memories manipulate who we think we are.  In today's episode, I'm teaching you how to "tweak" these bad memories to create a stronger, happier identity of yourself.  Here Are The Show Highlights: How your memory deceives and plays tricks on you (2:12)  The little-known trick to "tweak" your memories to work for your...

Everyone wants trust in their life and relationships. We talk about, strive for it, and rely on it. But should we? Today we'll discuss what trust is, how it could be hurting you and your relationships, and the one thing that you actually need to have a successful relationship. Here Are The Show Highlights: Why you shouldn't trust others and why that's ok (2:50)  How relying on this one idea is hur...

You have already created and mastered the ability to suffer. That's the bad news.  But there's a reason that should be celebrated, not condemned.  Today, I want to teach you how to turn this skill you've already mastered into a superpower so you can conquer any situation you face.  Here Are The Show Highlights: How to better understand what your emotions are trying to tell you (11:49)  The "Emotio...

Arguments are unavoidable.  But they don't always have to result with both people feeling frustrated, upset, and betrayed.  Today, I am teaching you what you have to do so both people win each argument you have.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The subtle mindset shift that's required to build a relationship that stands the test of time (3:48)  How to leverage "high-level negotiation tactics" to mak...

Chemistry is everything.  It's the way we interact with the world around us. From the food we eat to the relationships we create to the addictions we struggle with.  Today I'm sitting down with nutrition expert Belldon Colme to talk about how the food you eat impacts your life.   Here Are The Show Highlights: How an agenda-driven marketing machine has co-opted our education about nutrition and sin...

Pornography is bad. We've heard this time and again and we know it's bad. Companies like Fight the New Drug spend a lot of time bringing awareness to this fact.  But is awareness enough? What if pornography isn't the problem but instead it's just the wrong solution to a bigger problem? In today's show we will discuss the root cause of pornography addiction and how being in control of our emotions...

We live in a culture of knowledge. You've grown up your whole life believing that you need to know the answers to be valuable as a human being. But is knowledge important to your success on this planet? More often than not, knowledge is an excuse for us to stop exploring the truth.  Today I'm sharing a way to look at both knowledge and ignorance so you can see what they're both useful for and the...

Who are you? We all have names we go by everyday. Dad, mom, friend, brother, sister, mentor, teacher, employee, employer and the list goes on. We even spend hours a week developing these identities. But is that really who you are or is it just a title? Our attachments to these identities could be holding us back from experiencing life to its fullest. In today's show we will discuss the identities...

Life isn't about what happens to you, it's how you react to it. And most of us have a broken "permit" – it should protect us, but it actually causes us more harm. We have two options after something happens to us: acknowledge it and move on or carry it with us for an extended period of time. Today I'm talking about the "ammunition" we carry with us that nobody sees, but is ready to be used as soon...

How do you view money? Jesus used parables to teach many things. One parable about money could be a metaphor. But was it? We are told to read the scriptures and apply their teachings to our lives but how we understand those readings can make all the difference! Is money rooted in evil? Is your interpretation of scripture keeping you from getting the money you would like? Did the scriptures teach c...

Keanu Reeves is best known for his work in The Matrix, Point Break, and Speed - but he's an actor whose fame goes beyond just his films. Sure, Keanu has been a mainstay of the film industry for nearly 40 years, but more than that, he has become a modern-day symbol for freedom.  In this episode, we take a look at what you can learn from Keanu, and how you can achieve a higher level of freedom in yo...

Teachers are an extremely vital part of both our personal and professional development.  They guide us through times when we need someone to point us in the right direction.  But one might wonder what characteristics must a teacher have that separates them from the rest. How can you tell a great teacher from a crappy one, and how do you know who is worth listening to? Today I share some of my best...

'I'm sorry.' There's a strong chance you use this phrase a lot. In fact, you probably use it way too much - and it's not your fault. Society has taught us to say sorry - to feel sorry - whether we're in the wrong or not. Today I'm joined by my wife Jasmine to talk about creating a relationship that matters, and not one that makes you right or wrong.  Should you say you're sorry? Do you even need t...

Welcome back to part two of The Addiction Myth. Last time, we brought up a serious conundrum which was the way that you see the world is going to dictate the way you operate in it. Today, our #1 priority is helping you see how powerful it is to live a life of unbridled joy. Because if you're joyful, guess what kind of gift you're giving to the world? Guess what kind of gift you're giving to your c...

The concept of addiction is clouded with countless misconceptions, assumptions, and ideas making it increasingly difficult to really understand what somebody is going through. There are hundreds of myths floating around, but today, we're going to challenge your thinking and consider what if we're all wrong? What if there was a much more direct route? A route where you didn't have to fight for the...

It's tough when you start moving in an unconventional direction for the very first time. You don't yet have the confidence in yourself, there's no proven roadmap to guide you, and it can seem overwhelming.  So many people out there who want to change their lives step up and say " "I want this, I'm going to do whatever it takes, I'm committed..." They get right to the edge, ready to take the leap i...

We live in a world of words - and words are not the truth. The road you're walking on is not the same road you're talking about.  Too often we believe the words we say are reality. But the truth is very much the opposite. The truth can make your problems feel minuscule and set you on the path to freedom. Freedom from addiction, pain, and suffering. Truth has the power to pierce through the thick d...

How do you actually know when you're totally clear and free from addiction… Without that niggling little worry in the back of your mind… And without your conscious pricking you with unhelpful thoughts? In today's episode, we're going to walk step-by-step through the Freedom Formula and give you two different ways of knowing - both internally and externally - that you're well and truly FREE from ad...

Ever asked yourself, "What is life? Seriously, what IS the purpose of life?!" One of the most common regrets most people have is that they wish they would have lived a life true to themselves - instead of one for others. As sad as it sounds, most people are really just living for the approval of others. People say they want a good life. They tell you to get a life. Life is hard. Life is tough. Lif...

We read about freedom. We dream about freedom...but what does it actually mean and more importantly, how do you actually attain it? We live in a world that wants us to fit our round peg in somebody else's square hole. But why should you need to change who you are to ditch addiction and experience real freedom? The truth is, you don't!  Today, we're talking about your very own natural gifts and str...

I want you to consider how much your mind could be messing things up for you. Is a complaint just something you made up in your mind? Isn't a problem just something you call a problem? What if it's NOT a problem? Your mind is just like your body: It holds infinite possibilities...but this magic can only be unlocked if you understand how to get inside and develop a process to change things on a dee...

Consider this: What if we're all looking in the wrong direction when it comes to personal growth and spiritual development?  What if the answer was actually not in the next coach or program… ...and instead, already within ourselves? And all you needed was somebody to show you how to use your greatest God-given tool, and learn how to tune into your body and have it tell you what's really going on i...