I Dare You Podcast

John Hendrickson is a staff writer at  The Atlantic and the author of Life on Delay: Making Peace With a Stutter . Life on Delay is a reported memoir that grew out of his Atlantic feature "What Joe Biden Can’t Bring Himself to Say," which was read by more than 2 million people and named one of the best stories of 2019 by Longform .  John has spoken about stuttering, politics, and journal...

Dr. Neeta Bhushan is an entrepreneur, mother, wife, and performance coach to thousands. She is a world-renowned emotional health expert & keynote speaker on grit and resilience. She is also the author of her new best-selling book, That Sucked. Now What? How to Embrace Joy in the Chaos.  She has shared her thought leadership on international stages and as host of her top-rated & popula...

Zach Windahl is a faith-based entrepreneur who founded The Brand Sunday, a company dedicated to providing resources that help people grow in their relationship with God. Zach’s company was the #63 fastest-growing business in the United States in 2022. He is also the author of the new best-selling book, See the Good. Zach is most well-known for publishing The Bible Study: A One-Year Study of the Bi...

In this episode, I take you through powerful exercises to describe your envisioned future and articulate your current reality.  You’ll gain a fresh perspective on how to make manifesting goals work for you. Expect to learn new strategies to expand your thinking and create a meaningful purpose that will focus your actions and habits. You’ll also gain new insights into how small changes - done...

Brian Brenberg is co-host of FOX Business’ The Big Money Show, and the  Executive Vice President and Chair of the Program in Business and Finance at The King’s College in New York City.  Brian joined FOX News Media as a contributor in 2020, providing financial commentary across the network’s platforms, and has appeared on several programs, including FBN’s Mornings with Maria and FOX Busi...

Hayley Quinn is an internationally recognized dating coach and founder of the UK’s largest dating coaching company. She has over 2 Million views on her TED talk and over 100,000 YouTube subscribers. She is the spokesperson for Match, the biggest online dating platform in the world. She has been featured on BBC1, Sky and Channel 4 and is a regular columnist for Cosmopolitan. Her first fiction book...

Daniel Fielding is a former Special Forces Green Beret with the US Army and the author of the best-selling book, The Asset Mindset.  While in his teens, Dan won multiple martial art tournaments and two National Championships. Following 9/11, Dan enlisted and was one of the few to become an elite Special Forces Green Beret. While serving his country, Dan overcame significant challenges and ach...

In this episode, I talk about the art of human connection and why it’s a game-changer in your professional and personal life. I share several simple, practical strategies you can put into practice that will transform how you interact with others and help you become a more influential leader.  Expect to learn why human connection is more important than ever, and strategies to develop meaningfu...

Julian R. Vaca is an award-winning writer, actor, and author. He was a staff writer on season three of PBS’s Reconnecting Roots, a nationally broadcast show that drew in millions of viewers over its first two seasons. His writing has appeared in The Nerd Daily, Writer’s Digest, and more. He is a PEN/Faulkner Writers in School author, a member of the SCBWI, and a Hey! Young Writer mentor. He is a f...

Steven & Jess Laughter are the Idaho-based husband & wife hunting duo whose passion for the outdoors runs deep. They started their company, Way Up West Outdoors, nearly four years ago to motivate people to pursue epic outdoor adventures and share the dynamic of a husband/wife hunting team.  Steven and Jess film and edit their hunts to bring their hunting successes and setbacks back to...

Alan Stein, Jr. is an acclaimed basketball performance coach and best-selling author who teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.  His clients include American Express, Pepsi, Under Armour, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, Orangetheory Fitness, and nume...

In this episode, I talk about being more focused and intentional with our time so we can live the life we want. I give you a few simple, practical steps you put into practice today that will transform your mindset and help you reach your goals. Expect to learn the latest research on habits and what we all get wrong when managing our time. Follow me on Instagram: @idareyoupod or @darrinjohnson1 www...

Dr. Aaron Ahuvia is a Professor of Marketing and research psychologist at the University of Michigan-Dearborn who has been ranked in the top 2% of all scientists. His work has been featured in major media including Time , The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , Forbes, Apple News, Glamour, National Public Radio’s Marketplace , and the Oprah Winfrey Show. He is the author of the Psychology T...

Jessica Willis Fisher is a singer/songwriter, performing artist, speaker, and author who believes that sharing our stories will change the world. Growing up the eldest daughter in a controlling and abusive household, she performed with her family band, The Willis Clan, until her departure in 2016 at 23. Her first book, Unspeakable, narrates her harrowing struggle to articulate her childhood experi...

Gemma Stafford is an Irish-born professional chef, best-selling cookbook author, and host of the hit online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking. Her new book, Bigger Bolder Baking Every Day helps home bakers of any skill bake confidently any day of the week. BIGGER BOLDER BAKING is a weekly show on YouTube with more than 2.6 million subscribers and half a billion video views to date, and has become t...

In this episode, I talk about how quality relationships are the foundation of a happy, healthy life. I review the latest research and give a few practical ways to focus on creating and nurturing great relationships. And I also interview Woody Nelson, my 99 year old father-in-law to get his perspective on what the research means to him.  LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You want to live a happier, h...

Chantel Prat is a professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the departments of psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. Chantel’s research will challenge you to revisit your beliefs and embrace the individual differences in brain functions. Chantel’s debut book “The Neuroscience of You” is out now, and is the result of decades of research on understanding what makes you you....

JEREMY UTLEY the Director of Executive Education at Stanford’s d.school and an award-winning Adjunct Professor at the world-renowned Stanford’s School of Engineering. He is the co-host of the d.school’s widely popular program, “Stanford’s Masters of Creativity.” He is the coauthor of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You want to understand how great ideas...

Craig Bowron, M.D., F.A.C.P. , is a practicing physician and a board-certified internist. He works with first-year medical students at the University of Minnesota Medical School and trains resident physicians at the Internal Medicine Residency Program of Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  He is also the author of Man Overboard! A Medical Lifeline for the Aging Male.  A member...

In this episode, I talk about how imposter syndrome can get in our way of reaching our goals. I give you a few practical ways to address the self-doubt and uncertainty we all experience when we face new challenges in our lives. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You’ve ever experienced imposter syndrome in your professional and personal life You find self-doubt and fear prevents you from moving forward Yo...

D.J. Vanas is an internationally-acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of tribal nations, and over 7,000 audiences nationwide. An enrolled member of the Ottawa Tribe of Michigan and a former U.S. Air Force officer, he inspires others to practically apply the power of the warrior spirit in business and in life. He is the author of The Warrior Within, The Tiny Warrior, Spirit on the...

Kelly Bandas is a writer and comedian best known for her popular Instagram and TikTok videos satirizing everything from millennial motherhood to social media culture. She is also the author of her non-fiction debut book, Rookie Mistakes: A Grown-Up’s Field Guide for Getting Your Act Together.  Whether she’s hosting her not-at-all dorky Outlander support group or speaking up about things that...

Lauren Simonetti is an anchor and correspondent for the Fox Business Network in New York,  which is celebrating its 15th anniversary on October 15th.  She joined the FOX Business Network in September 2007 as a field producer and became a reporter for the network in September 2011. During her tenure, Lauren has covered major economic news events such as the 2008 financial crisis, the bank...

Vanessa Campagna is a #1 Billboard artist and Academy Award-winning singer and songwriter from Nashville, TN. She featured alongside multi-platinum Christian/Pop recording artist, Michael W. Smith and garnered her first #1 hit on the Billboard Charts with the globally known song “Waymaker.” - which also won Worship Song Of The Year at the 2021 K-Love Radio Awards.  Vanessa has written multipl...

Mark Allen is the most successful triathlete of all time, having won the IRONMAN Triathlon World Championships® 6-Times, The Nice International Triathlon 10-Times, and the first recognized Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship. He went undefeated in 21 races for an astounding two-year winning streak from late 1988-1990. He has been inducted into the Halls of Fame for IRONMAN, USA Triathlon, and...