Be Freaking Awesome Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sami and Angela talk with Mike Rucker about the shift from pursuing happiness to cultivating a fun habit. They talk with Mike about his book The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life where they talk about the benefits of creating fun habits. They explore the importance of emotional resilience. They also emphasize the need to feel and ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our series on fun and explore the importance of incorporating fun and laughter into communication training. We are joined by Rebecca P. Murray, who shares her insights on making training engaging and entertaining. The conversation covers topics such as the relationship between doubt and fear, the order of courage and confidence, and the power of laught...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the kickoff of our month-long series dedicated to the pursuit of fun! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the concept of embracing a lifestyle filled with joy and laughter. Join us as we peel back the layers of what it truly means to live life to the fullest, unapologetically embracing the whimsical and playful side of existence. From exploring the power o...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a heart-to-heart about something we all face – building relationships with others. What are the things that we have ownership of within our emotional resiliency journey that can help us build better relationships with people around us? We're unpacking emotions – those indicator lights, not judgments. Assuming positive intent, paying attention to our thought ha...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered that the most pivotal relationship you'll ever have is with yourself? Join me and my co-host Angela Belford as we embark on an intimate exploration of self-relationship's profound effects on our lives, revealing why the way we treat ourselves sets the foundation for every other relationship we form. Grounded in insights from the Harvard Study on...

Send us Fan Mail When the silence around grief in the workplace grows too loud, it's experts like Dr. Mekel Harris and Janet Gwilliam-Wright who dare to break it. Our latest podcast episode features these two compassionate pioneers from Bloomwell Partners as they share their wisdom on nurturing grief literacy within the corporate culture. We are moved beyond words as they unveil a framework t...

Send us Fan Mail Pop the cork with us as we celebrate a smashing success—100 episodes of 'Be Freaking Awesome'! Angela Belford and Sami Kinnison are toasting to the journey that's been as rich in laughter as it has been in lessons. This centennial episode is a mixtape of milestones and the unique stories that have shaped us. Ever considered the art of turning setbacks into stepping...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself slipping back into old habits after a period of progress and self-improvement? It happens to the best of us, and that's why Angela Belford and Sami Kinnison spend some time unpacking the rhythm of personal growth, particularly when faced with the test of holiday family gatherings. Expect a candid discussion about navigating these moments with a b...

Send us Fan Mail Hey there, welcome to Be Freaking Awesome – the podcast where we're all about breaking free from those emotions that have been sneakily holding us back. I'm Sami Kinnison, chilling with Angela Belford, and in our latest episode, we're diving into the world of identifying emotional cycles. We're gonna chat about the nitty-gritty of how our bodies react to all ki...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the challenging world of humanitarian work and the intricacies it presents? This episode brings you the remarkable insights of Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds. With a 20-year-long journey in the government and hands-on experience working with asylum-seekers and refugees, Dimple opens up about the harsh reality of vicarious trauma that h...

Send us Fan Mail Effective communication is the cornerstone of meaningful connections and personal growth. In this podcast episode, Sami Kinnison underscores the paramount importance of communication in navigating the intricacies of relationships and understanding others.  Through the lens of personal experiences and lessons learned, Sami highlights how honing communication skills not only facilit...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like your emotions are driving you, rather than you driving them? It's a common feeling, and one that we tackle head-on in this insightful episode. We promise that by the end, you'll have a suitcase full of tools to help you navigate emotional turbulence, manage stress, and come out stronger on the other side.  Let's take a journey together, starting with...

Send us Fan Mail This week Angela finishes up walking us through the last 4 beliefs of the Seven Core Beliefs while Sami travels back home from Europe, so buckle up for an enlightening journey as we unpack the importance of self-love, and the profound impact it has on our relationships with others. Drawing from my own experiences and the infectious self-love of my grandbabies, we'll explore h...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is just Angela! As Sami is off traveling Europe, Angela will welcome us to a 2 part transformative journey that’ll shake your core beliefs and reshape your reality. Ever felt unlovable, unworthy, or invaluable? Learn to flip the script and embrace your inherent loveability, worthiness, and value. Inspired by giants like Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield, we’ll he...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine the unique challenges of running a family business. In this episode, we explore the intricate interplay of family dynamics within the business world, a realm where more than 70% of American enterprises operate. We share our stories of success and adversity, the highs and lows, as we balance the demands of business with the bonds of family. Building a thriving business is c...

Send us Fan Mail Step back in time and explore the childhood of one of our hosts. Picture a ninth-grade student from a disrupted family, clutching an eviction notice, embarking on a nine-mile journey back home. This poignant moment serves as a prelude to a tale of resilience, strength, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. Join us as we delve into this inspiring narrative, marked not only...

Send us Fan Mail Are you curious about the intricate dance between your emotions and feelings? This podcast episode is your ticket to a deeper comprehension of the difference between emotions and feelings, and how separating these can help you process life better. We unravel the layers differentiating emotions from feelings, dispelling societal misconceptions, and revealing how understanding this...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how your perception of the world forms and influences your daily decisions? Meet Drew Taylor, an integrative business coach specializing in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), who joins us for a riveting discussion on how people can communicate and bring about change on an unconscious level. Using his experiences as a parent, Drew sheds light on how the deve...

Send us Fan Mail Explore the fascinating world of nervous system regulation and resilience in this insightful episode. Join us as we sit down with Leah Davidson, a seasoned life coach and speech-language pathologist with over two decades of experience in brain and nervous system dynamics. Discover how subtle movements can help reset stress cycles and establish a sense of safety within your body. G...

Send us Fan Mail Join us, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford, as we navigate the last piece of the motivational triad, with be efficient/conserving energy.  We unpack the concept of conscious competence, its correlation with energy conservation, and how our inherent survival instincts can misguide us off the path of real efficiency and achieving our goals. We delve into the stages of skill developme...

Send us Fan Mail On part two of our deep dive into the motivational triad, we spoke with Anne Bland, a tantric sex coach and relationship coach from Europe, to guide us through the idea of seeking pleasure. Anne's personal healing of burnout and childhood sexual abuse, and the understanding of her constant need for validation have led her to discover healthier paths forward, where she embrace...

Send us Fan Mail We kick off our mini-series on the motivational triad with Tommy Geary, a certified Life Coach, focusing on avoiding pain. We'll continue with seeking pleasure and being efficient in the next few weeks. Life can throw some curveballs at us that force us to confront our fears, make uncomfortable decisions, and sometimes, go against societal expectations. In this episode, Tommy...

Send us Fan Mail As Sami nears her 29th birthday, we can't help but dive deep into a reflective state, evaluating each aspect of life. Join us on this fascinating journey of introspection in our latest episode, where we dissect the age-old wisdom of Socrates, the unforgettable characters from Wicked, and personal experiences to unearth the beauty of living an examined life.  We discuss the im...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we celebrate a significant landmark in our co-host Angela Belford's life, the launch of her new book, Traveling Light. An engaging exploration of the lasting impact of incomplete emotional cycles, Angela’s book promises to change your life, one percent at a time. Angela's son Josh, the original host of the Be Freaking Awesome podcast, joins us in this conversa...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we journey through the life story of our co-host, Angela, who transformed her personal trauma into a beacon of hope. Angela takes us through the meandering paths of her life. She illustrates how our early childhood experiences can illuminate our life's true passion and vocation.  We delve into her personal insights on the power of self-reflection and the importance...