The Doing Scary Things Podcast

Visual artist Josie Lewis joins us today to share what happened after she experienced tragedy, lost motivation, and then found flow. Billions of online views later, she has found her people and inspired countless people to find flow for themselves.  She describes in detail how Flow helps quiet our inner critic and why it's okay that being an internet sensation means dealing with trolls, too. She explains that you have to throw a few elbows to overcome artistic resistance.

Today we have a minisode with Katie all about what to do when you're feeling grumpy. Shame tells us we should work more, be more grateful, or not need to take breaks. But, in reality, we are multi-faceted humans who are all dealing with a lot on any given day and when our minds and bodies tell us we need a break, we should listen. This episode reminds us to spend our days in ways that have and add value to our lives. And, remember, you can schedule a free consult coaching call with Katie today.

Today we talk with Taylor Hughes about his life as a magician and comedian, where every day is a hustle and a job interview, and what it's really like to be a performer! He also explains the freedom he has found through vulnerability, the danger that comes from comparison, and his advice to newcomers on how to get gigs. We also get to hear about his incredible podcast "About to Break", the new magic special he recently filmed, chasing wonder & why it's important, and why he's scared every single day.

Mary Hyatt is a life and mindset coach & talks with us about how to remember the tools that you have during difficult times like the recent Nashville tornadoes and the current COVID-19 pandemic. She reminds us that we are fully resourceful, we can pivot in business to figure this out, there is light at the end of the tunnel and that love always wins. "People survive, adapt, and evolve! We get through hard things. We got this!"

Mary Caroline Russell is an entertainment photographer who started shooting with disposable cameras ten years ago while living in a small Texas town. She shares with us how she built this career without knowing it was even an option, how she got her start back in those myspace days, and why handling each job with care makes a difference. We discuss why knowing your gear well is better than having all the gear, what tour life and being around people 24/7 is really like.

Today, Anna discusses the importance of gratitude when all is going well AND when it isn't, and that it can make your present situation more rewarding and provide a necessary, helpful perspective.Anna gives us a practical list of things we can be grateful for each day. It can be so helpful to acknowledge what we DO have going for us, and while gratitude does not nullify a problem, it helps us move forward healthily, and is a tool to navigate challenges and relationships in your life.

Dr. Jerome Lubbe is a functional neurologist and specializes in complex, unresolved cases, and in general, teaches people how to use and strengthen their brain. Additionally, he is the author of Whole-Identity: A Brain-Based Enneagram Model for (W)holistic Human Thriving. Dr. Jerome tells us why he became a doctor after being a patient for 20 years, suffering debilitating migraines during that time, & still today. He shares that his goal is to help find everyone some sort of improvement in their pain.

Today we talk with performance coach, show doctor, & host whisperer, Bill Cakmis. Bill has worked with some HUGE celebrities, athletes, politicians, & people from all walks of life and shares a few of their stories here. We talk a lot about the importance of trying things even if you might fail and why failing at things is a necessary part of the process. Bill shares that failure does not define us and shouldn't make us afraid to live our lives. He also wisely says, "It takes as long as it takes."

Audrey Hall has created a full career including being an artist, commercial photography, & music. After experiencing severe burnout and losing "my passion for what I do", Audrey pursued "a path of joy", trying many different new things. Music was the thing that stuck. She talks with us about how scary it is to be a beginner at something after having proficiency in another craft.  Audrey explains how nerve is a great tool to keep you present and paying attention.

Today we are talking about the scary, sensitive topic that is mental health. Mental health is a human experience and can include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. Anxiety can be helpful & normal and we discuss the differences between stress & anxiety. We provide a few helpful tips for improving mental health and we also discuss how to find a supportive community if you don't already have one.

Today we are talking with Makaila Borgerson about both her brilliant career creating art and her experience with her own mental health diagnosis. She bravely shares that, though this is a part of her, it does not define her. She shares what this journey has been like for her & how she has learned more about herself from creating her art.

Today we are talking with Melisa Celikel, owner of Make Sht Happen, LLC about how she left her 15 year corporate career working for Fortune 500 companies to creating a career she didn't want for herself, to once again pivoting and finally creating a job she loves!  We ask her about being a first generation US Citizen, as well as what it was like to become an entrepreneur with no prior experience. Melisa tells us all about her organizational work with her clients.

-How to be aware and familiar with your internal world -Why your internal world is a comfort zone within us that we can take with ourselves anywhere we go. -How to survive more easily outside of our comfort zones, bringing courage, awareness, and renewal with us wherever we go! -How to be internally comfortable & how to tend to your internal world and some affirmations to help with this.

Dr. Matt Smith has a revolutionary approach to health, healing and maximizing human potential. Along with his wife, Dr. Monica Smith, the Dr.’s own Rev Center for Optimal Living in Chattanooga, TN. He is a chiropractor by license but has a very different approach than what you typically think of from a chiropractic office. Dr. Matt's focus is on the nervous system and helping people overcome chronic stresses & challenges that have been built up in their body.

Today we are talking about some feedback that came straight from our Doing Scary Things Together group on Facebook, & we're discussing what it actually takes to punch through emotional and financial barriers to get to where we want to be.  We talk about how to create a new normal for yourself in the new year & how to finally get rid of all those terrible self-limiting beliefs we all hold. Anna talks morning routines and Katie offers listeners of the podcast a BIG DISCOUNT off her coaching sessions.