I just love the 1997 Apple commercial “Here’s to the Crazy Ones.” I’ve always seen myself as a round peg in a square hole, a misfit, a rebel… and you probably feel that way too, right? For most of my life I’ve tried to suppress those feelings, be an obedient Boy Scout, and try to …
Author Archives: Jason Mefford
E274 Do You Know You Aren’t Alone with Ashanti Branch
Is there a little voice in your heart telling you it’s time to take a different path, but your head doesn’t want to follow?Are you afraid to show who you really are because you think you have to be tough, or show up a certain way in the world?Do you think you are the only …
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What Was Your First Childhood Memory?
Like last week’s episode we are going to tap into our childhood selves and delve into our first memories! Just like what we wanted to be when we grew up shapes who we become, our first moments do exactly the same.Kathy and Jason share with us all what those moments were for them, and we …
Are You Feeling Psychologically Safe?
Up until a few months ago I had never heard the term psychological safety, and I’m guessing you might not have either. The more I’ve thought about it, and experienced it myself, the more convinced I am of its vital importance for you to be authentically you. I’m not going to lie to you, sometimes …
E273 Feed Fear a Suck It Sandwich
You probably know what a knuckle sandwich is, but what’s a suck it sandwich? Listen and learn, since as usual there is a story behind the title. Whether you believe it or not, much of your life is spent in fear, worry, being scared, etc… that shows up when you are triggered and move into …
What Did You Want to Be When You Grew Up?
Today we discuss what we were like as children and how those older dreams and ideas helped to shape the people that we became.We all may not have become exactly what we thought we would, but regardless of that outcome, there are probably many ways in which those experiences shaped you just as it had …
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This week I did something that scared the hell out of me… and I didn’t die.
This week I did something that scared the hell out of me… and I didn’t die. Maybe it’s too many mob movies, but I have always been terrified of having a barber give me a shave with a straight edge razor. It’s very vulnerable to allow someone else to have a razor sharp knife sliding …
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E272 Music Brings Us Together with Christian Swain
Today’s guest is Christian Swain, CEO of Pantheon Podcasts. This is one of those episodes where I get to geek out talking, and laughing about a lot of different topics with Christian (my brother from another mother) where the theme throughout is, you guessing it, music. Just a few things we discuss: how rock n …
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Active Listening and Asking Powerful Questions with Corey Blake
When people talk, do you actively listen without judgement? Are you asking questions because you are curious? We are excited to have Corey Blake back with us to discuss how those two things can really make a huge difference in your relationships and your own growth. As with all #fireandearthpodcast episodes we go some places …
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Are You Pushing Down Your Feelings??
Do you fear being seen as a failure, or not measuring up? Most people do. In this week’s podcast we talk about the male perspective of relationships and why so many men seem like they aren’t present and aren’t in the game with their relationship. Believe it or not, but most men have been taught …
