Shows
Fearless Happyness PodcastMotivational Speaker, Coach & Magician Who Practices What He Preaches: Don't Hide From Life with John Kippen | 219John Kippen is a Motivational Speaker, Resilience and Empowerment Coach, Professional Magician and Bestselling Author. John's 12 + year journey of recovering from the trauma of having his face paralyzed after brain tumor removal surgery, has allowed him to triumph over adversity. He and Max swap stories of adversity and resilience. You don't want to miss it. For more from John: JohnKippen.com TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on-IVeZ4M4U For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org
2025-11-261h 01
Fearless Happyness PodcastA Couple Whose Relationship's Downfall Turned Into Its Saving Grace with Britton & Carolee Beckham | 218Carolee and Britton Beckham grew up in the Mormon Church. They followed all the steps. They got married. They had children. They believed. And when infidelity became a problem, they went to the Church for guidance, fully expecting healing. When they got the opposite, the couple decided to make a big change, one from within (and without the Church). The Beckhams speak candidly about all the ups and downs of their marital and spiritual journeys and share what saved them. For more from the Beckhams: TheMagicalStoryofUs.com For More From Sober Coach/Substance Ab...
2025-11-191h 08
Fearless Happyness PodcastRecovering Addict Who Finally Discovered His Way To Get And Stay Clean with Jason Mazur | 217Jason Mazur is a recovering heroin and meth addict who tried EVERYTHING to get and stay clean. Enter ibogaine. It's not approved in the states, but he swears by its effectiveness. And he's here to tell you about his experience and how he's become an advocate for finding what works for you. For more from Jason: Facebook- Jazon Mazur (from Indianapolis) Email: Jason.81@hotmail.com Cell: 812-361-6714 For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org
2025-11-1246 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastPsychotherapist With A Conviction: You Are Not Your Trauma with Alisa Gracheva | 216Psychotherapist Alisa Gracheva specializes in trauma. As you may guess, she has her own story (which is fascinating), and it led her here. She speaks with Max about the importance of self-awareness, explains the physiology of panic attacks, and much more. For more from Alisa: Social Media- @alisa_art Work- www.since.life For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org
2025-11-051h 02
Fearless Happyness PodcastCEO/Founder of Real Estate Investment Firm Who Rebuilt His Life After Incarceration with Bo Belmont | 215Steven "Bo" Belmont is a CEO/Founder of a successful real estate investment firm called Belwood Investments. To look at him, you'd never know he'd been incarcerated...but he was. And he wouldn't change it now if he could. Listen as Bo tells Max about the impact prison made on the man he ultiamtely became. (Spoiler alert: it's inspiring.) For for from Bo: belwoodinvestments.com (or the Belwood Investor app) Book: Fractured To Fractions Email: bo@thebigco.org For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit...
2025-10-2949 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastAuthor, Mother , Trauma Survivor, & Nonprofit Founder Who WILL Find A Way With Julie Barth | 214About — The Colin James Barth Outreach Mother (of 6) Author, and Charity Founder Julie Barth is a force to be reckoned with. Her daughter Tatym suffers from a rare genetic condition called Primordial Dwarfism, which led her to have over 40 surgeries to repair her trachea. She lost her husband to pancreatic cancer when her oldest was ten and the youngest was six months. And yet, she never quit. Not even when she found herself in a toxic relationship. Not even…fill in the blank with the next hardship. Do yourself a favor and witness the absolute treat...
2025-10-2347 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastCommunity Advocate, Mentor, & Speaker Who Uses His Past Mistakes As A Stepping Stone With Marcel Clarke | 213Marcel Clarke is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey to success. An honor student of the streets, he transformed his life. Now, he is a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer, with investments in the stock market and cryptocurrency. Marcel is also a community advocate, speaker, and mentor, dedicated to sharing industry knowledge and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Marcel discusses his journey with Max, and it's a great hang! For More From Marcel: Marcelclarke.co | Marcel's Book: Hiding In Plain View For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Nj...
2025-10-1551 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastEntrepreneur and business strategist whose mission matters more than grief, breakdown, or burnout with Serina Justiniano | 212Entrepreneur and Business Strategist Serina Justiniano has been through it...but it hasn't stopped her yet. Listen to her discuss her upbringing, betrayals by professionals she should have been able to trust, personal and professional setbacks, and how she ultimately got to where she is today (which is being a total entrepreneurial badass, by the way) without losing the most important part along the way: herself. For more of Serina: Instagram/TikTok: @thealigned_founder To work with her: beacons.ai/thealigned_founder For More From Sober Coach/Sub...
2025-10-0851 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastEntrepreneur & Recovery Advocate Who Loves To Help Addicts Find God with Estil Wallace | 211Estil Wallace is a father, husband, entrepreneur and investor who has been sober for over 20 years (like Max!) Listen to him discuss his journey from addiction and homelessness to entrepreneurial business success...and all the highs and lows in between. For More from Estil: cornerstonehealingcenter.com Instagram and Youtube: @estil_wallace (Podcast: Struggle & Strive) For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org
2025-10-0156 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastYour Voice Has The Power To Change Your Entire Life with Maryn Azoff | 210Get ready to be amazed at your own power. Yep, you've had it inside you all along: your voice. Vocal Transformation Coach Maryn Azoff shares her own triumphant story of incredible healing through the power of her voice as well as tips for how to find yours. You don't want to miss this important episode. And dare we suggest you watch it this time on YouTube? We found it extremely helpful to see Maryn as she coaches (and you) through some exercises. For More of Maryn: vocaltransformation.com Instagram/LinkedIn/TikTok: @vo...
2025-09-241h 15
Fearless Happyness PodcastI Love with Troy Hadeed | 209Author, Speaker, Human Relations & Perspective Coach, and Yoga Teacher Troy Hadeed speaks with Max about the importance of LOVE in this day and age. And as many identifiers as there are above to describe Troy and what he does, he discusses his passion about his wish for us not to always need to categorize ourselves. Like his book title says, we're not all that different. How to find Troy: TroyHadeed.com Instagram and TikTok: TroyHadeed Online Yoga: BeOnYogaTV.com Book: My Name Is Love: We're Not All That Different Fo...
2025-09-1752 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastThe Power of Sound Medicine with Andrew Ecker | 208In this powerful conversation with Max Nijst, Andrew Ecker shares his extraordinary transformation from a life shattered by generational trauma, addiction, and 3.5 years in federal prison to becoming a renowned drum circle facilitator who has led over 5,000 healing circles across psychiatric lockdowns, cancer treatment centers, and Native American reservations. Drawing from his Apache, Irish, and German heritage, Andrew reveals how discovering the ancient technology of drumming and his "Sacred 7" ceremonial process became the medicine that saved his life after losing both parents to drug-related deaths and surviving his own suicide attempts. He explains how rhythm...
2025-09-051h 00
Fearless Happyness PodcastThe Courage to Remember with Melissa Osorio | E207In this profound conversation with Max Nijst, Melissa Osorio shares how losing her brother at age three and her father's murder at sixteen set her on a relentless pursuit of success that ultimately led to emotional bankruptcy. Despite building thriving businesses and achieving financial freedom in America, she found herself at 36 facing a complete breakdown that forced her to confront two decades of suppressed trauma. Melissa reveals how psychedelics and plant medicine became unexpected allies in excavating buried memories, teaching her that the shadows we hide from often contain the wisdom we need most.
2025-08-2250 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Bullsh*t to Botox to Bestseller with Sandra Lena Silverman | E206In this transformative episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, host Max Nijst sits down with Miami-based #1 bestselling author, wellness advocate, and beauty expert Sandra Lena Silverman for an inspiring conversation about redefining aging and embracing self-care with confidence. Sandra, author of the bestselling book "From Bullsh*t to Botox," shares her journey of personal experimentation with skincare treatments, wellness routines, and medical procedures. Sandra Lena Silverman: The #1 Best-Selling Author ... Now in her fifties but looking more than a decade younger, Sandra has the results to prove her methods work. Sandra opens up about cutting through beau...
2025-08-1343 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastUnlocking Confidence in a Room of 400 Strangers with CJ Ledy | E205What happens when a life-altering hypnosis experience in a room of 400 people completely transforms your ability to connect with others? In this captivating episode, Max sits down with CJ LEDY, mindset coach, keynote speaker, and author of "Tune Your Mind," who shares his remarkable journey from crippling social anxiety to becoming a sought-after speaker working with Fortune 100 companies and professional athletes. | CJ opens up about the pivotal moment when being hypnotized in front of hundreds of strangers unlocked something profound within him—the ability to talk to anyone without fear. Following this breakthrough and the devastating loss of...
2025-08-0653 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastThe Power of Belief with Joel Bein | E203Join Max Nijst for a transformative conversation with Joel Bein, founder of Human Liberation, who shares his revolutionary discovery that our beliefs—not our circumstances—create our reality. In this profound episode, Joel reveals how negative beliefs hidden in the subconscious mind are the root cause of self-doubt and suffering, and demonstrates his groundbreaking approach to permanently removing these limiting beliefs for immediate and lasting freedom. Learn why traditional personal development often fails, how beliefs formed in childhood continue to shape our adult experience, and why removing them—rather than trying to override them with positive thinking—is the key to a...
2025-07-2256 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastHow Music Saved a Life with Jonathan Taylor | E202What if one concert could save a life? In this powerful episode, Max sits down with world-renowned classical guitarist Jonathan Taylor, who shares not just his musical journey but a lifetime of discipline, heart, and resilience. He opens up about the struggles of youth, the grind behind greatness, and the moment a stranger decided not to end his life after attending Jonathan's performance. It's a raw, thoughtful, and uplifting conversation about why real happiness comes from doing what you were made for. Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-taylor-classical-guitar/ IG: https...
2025-07-1556 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Radio Fame to Rock Bottom: A Journey to Sobriety and Strength with Jason LaChance| E201What happens when success masks deep inner pain? On this episode, Max sits down with Jason LaChance, a former radio personality turned recovery advocate. Jason opens up about growing up in a household marked by addiction, finding early escape in unhealthy habits, and how his career in broadcast media fueled his downward spiral. But this is a story of hope. Jason shares the moment that nearly cost him his life and how that crash became the turning point for lasting recovery. Don't miss this powerful conversation, hit play and hear how Jason turned pain into purpose.
2025-07-0850 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastSurviving Family Abuse, Cults & Crime: Sabrina Kapper's Fight for Truth and Healing | E200What does it take to stand up to the very people who were supposed to protect you, but instead caused your deepest wounds? In this gripping episode, Max sits down with Sabrina Capper, author of Licking the Knife, a raw true crime memoir that recounts surviving extreme abuse within her own family. Sabrina opens up about growing up in a toxic home entangled with cult-like religion and organized crime, and the courage it took to confront her dying abuser face to face. From breaking the silence to finding her voice, Sabrina's story is heartbreaking, brave, and inspiring. This episode...
2025-07-011h 00
Fearless Happyness PodcastResilient, Joyful, Unstoppable: A Journey to True Happiness with Mary England | E198 What if the very things that once broke you could one day become the reason you shine? In this heartfelt episode, Max sits down with Mary England, aka Uncustomary, a self-proclaimed merriment maker who's turned a life of trauma and mental health challenges into a powerful message of hope. Mary opens up about her chaotic upbringing, complex diagnoses, and the winding road that led her to make happiness a daily habit, not just for herself, but for others too. She shares practical ways to stay grounded, joyful, and purposeful, even when life throws curveballs. Tune in for stories, laughter...
2025-06-1749 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastThe 5-Word Formula That's Helping Thousands Heal: Grace Trail with Anne Jolles | E197What if five simple questions could help you heal, find peace, and reconnect with the people you love? In this heartwarming episode, Max welcomes Anne Jolles, creator of the Grace Trail, a process that started from personal chaos and became a powerful tool for emotional healing. Anne shares how growing up in an alcoholic home and losing both parents within six months led her to a breaking point, and ultimately to the creation of the Grace Trail: Gratitude, Release, Accept, Challenge, and Embrace. From walking the trail with her husband to supporting her son during his deployment in Afghanistan...
2025-06-1051 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastAnxiety, Burnout, and Reinvention: A Powerful Career Pivot with Allison Guilbault | E195What would you do if you hit a wall in your career and realized you were living a life that didn't feel like yours? In this episode, Max sits down with Allison, a former private investigator turned therapist and coach, who shares how she rebuilt her life from burnout to purpose. From her early battles with anxiety and panic attacks in high school to working with men in solitary confinement at Rikers Island, Allison opens up about her path to healing and helping others. She discusses what real self-care entails, why pivoting isn't a failure, and how to safeguard...
2025-05-2843 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Trauma to Purpose and a Life of Impact with Alan Lazaros | E194What if your biggest setback was your greatest setup for success? In this episode, Max talks with Alan Lazaros, speaker, coach, and founder of Next Level University. Alan opens up about losing his father at a young age, facing major family changes, and the car accident at 26 that forced him to rethink everything. He shares how self-belief helped him rise through tough times and how he now helps others do the same. From childhood trauma to personal growth and real success, this conversation is honest, inspiring, and full of practical takeaways. If...
2025-05-2043 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastHow Nutrition, Faith & Grit Helped Reclaim Her Life with Laurie Hammer | E193What if the food you eat could change your mind—and your life? In this episode, Max sits down with Laurie Hammer, a nutritional therapist who turned her 12-year battle with bulimia into a mission to help others heal. Laurie shares how discovering amino acid therapy and learning she had celiac disease changed everything—restoring her health, lifting her depression, and giving her life new purpose. They talk about the real connection between food, brain chemistry, and emotional health. From protein and gut health to faith, gratitude, and stepping out of your c...
2025-05-1338 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastAnalytics, Impact, and a Second Chance at Life with Kathleen Davis | E192What happens when a head injury almost ends your life, but you wake up more alive than ever? In this powerful episode, Max sits down with Kathleen Davis, CEO of SMRI and founder of SurveyEdge, to explore her inspiring journey from trailblazing NFL analytics to surviving a traumatic brain injury. Kathleen shares the challenges of thriving in male-dominated spaces, building data platforms that actually engage people, and finding joy through gratitude and service. Her story is proof that resilience, relationships, and a fearless heart can transform any setback into strength. Whether you're an entrepreneur, sports fan, or someone looking...
2025-05-0641 min
Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In NeedWhy Recovery Should Be Your TOP Priority With Max NijstIn this must-watch episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, hosts Jason LaChance and Julian Carvajal sit down with the powerful and inspiring Max Nijst — a motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor changing lives from the inside out. 🙌 🔥 Max’s mission? Helping high performers, CEOs, and executives avoid losing everything they’ve worked so hard to build. Through his journey and expertise, he not only guides professionals through the storm of addiction, but also empowers their families with the knowledge and tools to offer support and healing. 💬❤️ 🎧 Max is also the voice behind...
2025-04-2858 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastThe Fearless Happyness Podcast Episode 187 with Laura Berman Fortgang Laura Berman Fortgang is a true pioneer in the personal coaching field, a legacy built on decades of empowering individuals to live authentically and with Fearless Happyness. As a trailblazer in the industry, she's guided countless people through life's pivotal transitions, helping them discover their true purpose and create deeply fulfilling lives. Author of the groundbreaking "Living Your Best Life" and the essential guide "Now What?," Laura provides practical tools and profound insights for navigating uncertainty and unlocking inner strength. Beyond her bestselling books, Laura is a sought-after TEDx speaker, captivating audiences with...
2025-03-2541 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastGratitude, Forgiveness, and Fearless Happiness with Rhonda FarrahIn this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, host Max welcomes the inspiring Rhonda Farrah, a lifestyle empowerment alchemist, coach, writer, and speaker. Rhonda shares her incredible journey, from childhood in Connecticut to navigating life's biggest challenges, including incarceration in a federal prison camp, battling breast cancer, and overcoming multiple divorces. Through it all, she has found strength, resilience, and a deep understanding of the power of gratitude and forgiveness. Rhonda discusses the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones to truly experience growth and happiness. She shares her personal formula for an empowered life: Gratitude +...
2025-01-3144 minFearless Happyness PodcastFrom Struggles to Strength: Building a Life of Impact with M. Curtis McCoyWhat does it take to turn life's toughest challenges into a platform for success and impact? In this episode of Fearless Happiness, host Max Nijst sits down with M. Curtis McCoy, entrepreneur, author, and branding expert, to uncover how he transformed adversity into an extraordinary life of purpose. M. Curtis McCoy shares his personal story of resilience, from enduring a difficult childhood to building successful businesses, including Newswire Magazine. He discovered that true happiness comes not from financial milestones but from helping others and creating meaningful change. M. C...
2025-01-221h 00
The Fearless Happyness PodcastTransform Your Health and Life with Heather DebaA health and nutrition coach, Heather Deba helps women restore their max metabolism and regain their confidence by rediscovering a healthier and more authentic version of themselves, just like she did. Born and raised in China, Heather came to the United States on her own when she was just 16 years old. Leaving her parents and everything she knew behind, Heather arrived in a whole new country, discovering a whole new lifestyle that she had never experienced before, including American cuisine. Not putting much thought into the pizza...
2024-11-211h 01Fearless Happyness PodcastTransform Your Health and Life with Heather DebaTransform Your Health and Life with Heather Deba A health and nutrition coach, Heather Deba helps women restore their max metabolism and regain their confidence by rediscovering a healthier and more authentic version of themselves, just like she did. Born and raised in China, Heather came to the United States on her own when she was just 16 years old. Leaving her parents and everything she knew behind, Heather arrived in a whole new country, discovering a whole new lifestyle that she had never experienced before, including American cuisine. Not putting much thought into the pizza, ice cream and oth...
2024-11-211h 01
Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Hosted by Shawn LangwellFinding Freedom and Joy in Recovery with Max Nijst: Life and Recovery Coach and Podcast HostMax Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting.
Max’s mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain. He helps their families by educating about the disease of addiction so they can better support their loved ones.
Max is a motivational speaker, published author, and substance abuse recovery coach. He is also the host and voice you hear behind the mic on The Fearless Happyness Podcast.
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2024-09-0452 min
What Are You Made Of?Navigating Life's Storms: Max Nijst's Journey from Navy Battles to High-Performance CoachingMike "C-Roc" welcomes Max Nijst, founder of Fearless Happiness Coaching and Consulting. Max shares his remarkable journey from a troubled youth to a dedicated coach helping high performers navigate life’s challenges.
Max's story is one of transformation and resilience. He opens up about his early years, marked by substance abuse, and his subsequent service in the U.S. Navy. Max reflects on the personal battles he faced after leaving the military, including struggles with addiction, and how these experiences shaped his path toward coaching and consulting.
In the ep...
2024-08-1448 min
Keep This In MindMax Nijst: Crafting a Legacy of Hope From Addiction's Grip to Empowering OthersSend us a textEmbark on a transformative journey with Max Nijst, the powerhouse behind Fearless Happiness, as he joins me, David A. Specht, in a deeply personal conversation about triumph over addiction. Together, we unravel the threads of Max's early battles with substance abuse and my own struggles upon returning to civilian life after military service. Our stories intertwine, revealing the harsh realities of addiction, the grit required for recovery, and the beauty of fatherhood as a catalyst for change.This episode isn't just a recount of past woes; it's a celebration of rebirth...
2024-04-0953 min
Legal Grounds | Conversations on Life, Leadership & LawLegal Grounds | Max NijstFor those of you who know your history - or your motivational quotes - then you know that Teddy Roosevelt's, "Man In the Arena" speech is considered one of the best observations on the nature of persistence. But there is another Roosevelt quote from Teddy's distant cousin, Franklin, and it came to mind after this week's conversation. “Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another, but by all means, try something.”It's almost as if FDR was providing the second half of Teddy's idea; that, yes...
2023-11-0851 min
Lori Jewett UnscriptedEP 70 - Max Nijst, Happyness Coach, Finding and Maintaining SobrietyEp 70 - Max Nijst, Happyness Coach, Finding and Maintaining SobrietyWe’ve all felt stuck in a hole like we can’t possibly make our way out, yet somehow we do. Some of us dig ourselves into a deeper hole, and some indeed never do make their way out. Max had dug himself a pretty big hole, though he now smiles down from a mountaintop. Max Nijst is a life coach, public speaker, author, owner, and founder of Fearless Happyness Coaching and Consulting, and host of “The Fearless Happyness Podcast. Max also works as a substan...
2023-10-0943 min
Big Alundas Fitness🎙Episode 107 - Taking Responsibility: Promises of Personal Growth and Language Refinement With Max Nijst🎙On this episode of The Winners Paradigm, host Alundas Havens invites special guest Max Nijst to delve into a variety of topics surrounding personal development and growth. Max shares a personal anecdote about getting upset with his wife for making them miss their gym session, leading to an important realization about the need to apologize and be present in the moment. The conversation touches upon the significance of understanding that mistakes are often unintentional, the power of adopting a positive mindset, and the speaker's resistance to taking antidepressants. Max also imparts wisdom on saving a marriage by focusing on per...
2023-07-1425 minBig Alundas Fitness🎙Episode 107 - Taking Responsibility: Promises of Personal Growth and Language Refinement With Max Nijst🎙On this episode of The Winners Paradigm, host Alundas Havens invites special guest Max Nijst to delve into a variety of topics surrounding personal development and growth. Max shares a personal anecdote about getting upset with his wife for making them miss their gym session, leading to an important realization about the need to apologize and be present in the moment. The conversation touches upon the significance of understanding that mistakes are often unintentional, the power of adopting a positive mindset, and the speaker's resistance to taking antidepressants. Max also imparts wisdom on saving a marriage by focusing on per...
2023-07-1425 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastUnleash Your Inner Hero with Matt RodaMatthew Roda, a devoted family man, serial entrepreneur, and public speaker, took his passion for writing and helping people and turned it into a career and life many could only dream of.However, life hasn’t always been rainbows and sunshine for Matthew.Like so many others, Matthew started using marijuana in high school, which led him to hallucinogens and eventually selling drugs in college.Until his bad habits started to lead to serious consequences and left Matthew looking at a future, he never wanted.Knowing he was meant for more, Matthew decided to give up his addictions and st...
2023-07-1051 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastCultivate Confidence with Brandon ThammavongThe owner of North Star Zenergy, Brandon Thammavong, helps men cultivate an unwavering confidence that exudes strength, power, and resilience through the power of spiritual and Buddhist practices.With his deep belief in karma and unique talent for spotting opportunities where others see challenges, Brandon provides unparalleled insights and strategies to help individuals overcome personal and professional obstacles that will help them live a more fulfilling life, as he has found.Like most people, growing up, Brandon faced his share of obstacles and challenges.Struggling with drug abuse, alcoholism, and anger at a young age, Brandon was being led down...
2023-06-2548 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastTurning Heartache into Hope with Gary and Pam RobertsResiding in Florida with their two beautiful daughters, Gary and Pam were building, by all standards, a typical All-American life and loving every minute of it.That was until they discovered that their daughter, Lauren, had a hidden drug addiction.Induced from a prescription of painkillers following a serious accident, their daughter, with a heart of gold, found herself with a serious opiate dependency and fighting demons that were hard to contain.With her parents by her side, Lauren would seek treatment through various treatment centers, but would find herself relapsing and diving deeper into addiction.Unafraid of challenges...
2023-06-2534 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastLife on Your Terms with Tanya RussellA successful multi-business owner and life coach, Tanya Russell is passionate about empowering others to live their best lives, just like she has done.A single mother, who was once bankrupt and struggling to survive, Tanya leaned on her strong faith and desire for something more out of life to build the courage and drive to seek ways to create just that for herself and her children.Through the lessons that she has learned from her wins and failures as a business owner, Tanya has written a book called “Life on Your Terms,” a practical blueprint for others to deve...
2023-06-1552 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Human to Immortal with Eric RogersFounder of multiple 6 figure businesses and a leader in the personal branding and entrepreneurial realms, Eric Rogers is one of the most significant transformation stories that this world has ever seen.Overcoming massive adversities and childhood trauma, Eric is a survivor of homelessness, drug abuse, incarceration, and multiple suicide attempts.Forced to rebuild his life from the ground up, Eric rebuilt what was once a very broken family unit, built multiple successful businesses, put on 95 pounds of lean muscle mass, and successfully transformed not only himself but over 400 Entrepreneurs and Leaders into the example that this world truly needs...
2023-06-1538 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Humble Beginnings to High Rooftops with Silberia Garcia DuranFounder and CEO of RedBottom Roofing, Silberia is one of 6 children who came from humble beginnings and faced great adversity in her life to become a leader in the roofing industry and succeed in the world of entrepreneurship.Born and raised in Texas, at the age of 16, Silberia became a teenage mom. On her own and facing great obstacles and stereotypes as a teenage mother, Silberia felt ashamed, scared, and wondering what to do next.Knowing she wanted a good life for herself and her new baby, Silberia found a job in the banking industry and with a promising...
2023-06-1556 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastCreate an Indomitable Mind with Dr. Jonathan MosseyAlso known as “Doc Jon”, Dr. Jonathan Mossey is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindset guru who helps individuals build confidence and gives them tools to bounce back from any setback in life.Drawing on his own life and personal growth experiences, Doc Jon empowers clients to take control of their lives by creating skills for building mental toughness, grit, and discipline with his 6 Pillars of Confidence. He has helped thousands of individuals become free of the self-imposed limits that have held them back for years.In his book “F*ck Someday”, the Amazon best selling author addresses the psycholo...
2023-05-191h 04
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Darkness to Healing with Sandy Phillips KirkhamSurvivor, advocate, and author of “Let Me Prey Upon You,” Sandy Phillips Kirkham, works with survivors all around the world conducting victim support conferences and is a guest presenter/speaker at major events on clergy abuse, including the Hope & Healing Conference, sharing her perspective from the non-Catholic point of view.Her story is one of overcoming significant trauma to find hope and healing.At 16, Sandy suffered the ultimate betrayal when her charismatic youth pastor slowly and methodically turned a sacred relationship into one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical.The abuse would continue for the next five years until he w...
2023-05-1950 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastOwn It with Justin RoethlingshoeferAs a performance coach, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur, Justin has been working with elite athletes, including Super Bowl Champions and Olympians, as well as 8, 9, and 10-figure executives from Fortune 500 companies for the last 20+ years.From a young age, Justin has always been self-motivated to improve, developing the discipline and work ethic necessary to excel.After completing his MS in Sports Performance and Human Biology, Justin pursued postgraduate work in functional medicine.He went on to work as a Performance Director in the NHL & NCAA and founded a private camp for professional hockey players, focusing on healing them from...
2023-05-1947 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastOwn Your Wellness with Julie Ann MeyerNetwork President and Creator of Achieve TV Network and a Health and Vitality Coach, Julie Ann has witnessed her fair share of people struggling with their health and how to feel better in their bodies.Knowing firsthand that there is more to health and wellness than broccoli and burpees, the certified personal trainer and nutrition coach would often see her clients struggle with finding the right mindset to achieve their ultimate health goals.Wanting to do more and break the “I Am Just Too Busy” excuse, Julie Ann became an industry influencer and master coach to help entrepreneurs and busi...
2023-04-2852 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastThe Treasure is in the Journey with Max Nijst The Fearless Happyness Podcast turns 100! Well, it has dropped 100 shows, that is!To say that I am grateful would be an understatement! But, honestly, I did not know where or if my podcast show would make it. All I knew when I began this journey was that I wanted to create a show that would bring hope, inspiration, and healing to whoever needed it.To reach 100 shows was beyond my imagination, and I am eternally grateful.And the best part is… we are just getting started with the remarkable guests who have phenomenal stories to share with the world.I...
2023-04-2817 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastBuilding a Frame with Kale HouserCo-Founder and Mastermind behind Kale Houser Leadership, Kale works with business owners to implement his AHR Framework with new processes, and helps them confidently lead to Attract, Hire and Retain the right employees.Kale discovered his passion for leadership while serving as an officer with the United States Air Force.Serving over 16 years of Active Duty, Kale found that the Air Force’s leadership environment became increasingly unsustainable, virtually having to choose between his career and his family.After a small stint in the Air National Guard proved the same, Kale knew he needed to make a change and fo...
2023-04-281h 07
The Fearless Happyness PodcastThe Fit Mess with Zach Tucker and Jeremy GraterThe founders and hosts of The Fit Mess, Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater have been pushing themselves to learn more about their physical, emotional, and mental health for nearly a decade.With a strong sense of health and wellness, Zach and Jeremy are passionate about helping others take small steps every week toward a better and more fulfilling life.Since 2017, they have had the opportunity to speak to a wide range of guests who have shared their stories and strategies for complete health, including some of the biggest names in health and wellness.Zach and Jeremy feel that every...
2023-04-2858 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFinding Light in the Darkness with J.H. ParkerAn author and Behavioral Assessment Analyst, J.H. Parker knows firsthand the importance and lifelong impact of youth mentorship and why it is desperately needed now more than ever.After all, it was in his early years when his great-aunt Gladys told him he was destined for extraordinary things that he believed in her and himself. The impact of her mentorship contributed significantly to his work and career in the transformational development field and inspired him to become the person he was always meant to be.Overcoming his own personal challenges, from his father’s abuse to the tragic lo...
2023-04-2858 minFearless Happyness PodcastThe Treasure is in the Journey with Max NijstThe Treasure is in the Journey with Max Nijst I have a special show this week as The Fearless Happyness Podcast turns 100! Well, it has dropped 100 shows, that is! To say that I am grateful would be an understatement! But, honestly, I did not know where or if my podcast show would make it. All I knew when I began this journey was that I wanted to create a show that would bring hope, inspiration, and healing to whoever needed it. To reach 100 shows was beyond my imagination, and I am et...
2023-04-1917 min
Build An Iconic Life: with Kris WhiteheadEpisode 22: Fearless Happyness with Max NijstI can’t wait to share the next episode of Build An Iconic Life Podcast, as I welcome my dear friend and world-changer, Max Nijst.
Max is the founder of Fearless Happyness Coaching and Consulting, speaker, podcast host, and author of Fearless Happyness: My Addiction, My Battles, My Recovery. His journey into successful entrepreneurship is backed by his ultimate passion for helping others through addiction recovery. Max truly has a servant’s heart and has dedicated himself to seeing others through their darkness.
In this episode Max and I talk about the addiction that began duri...
2023-04-1927 min
Addicted to WINNINGEP 90- Max Nijst, Host of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, Author, and Entrepreneur: Fearless Happyness Filled LifeIf you've ever questioned the existence of God and required proof, there are people walking this Earth who have been transported to hell and physically, spiritually, mentally, and financially. Some never make it back, but for some, divine intervention plays a part in giving them a second chance. Max Nijst is an author, speaker, coach, and founder of Fearless Happyness and host of the Fearless Happyness Podcast. He is a proud husband, father, and grandfather and resides in Fallbrook, California with his family. Since 2003, Max has been clean, sober, and an advocate of mental health and drug addiction recovery. After joining t...
2023-04-031h 00
The Fearless Happyness PodcastDiscovering Your Way to Healing with Muneeza AhmedA medical intuitive with over 14 years of experience, Muneeza specializes in women’s health and healing chronic and mystery autoimmune illnesses using her intuitive gifts, Medical Medium® Protocols and The Muneeza Method®, her own ‘healing secret recipe’.Having suffered from her own mystery illness years ago, Muneeza set out on a mission to become a healer.She has supported over 9,000 people in 72 countries around the world and has spent years studying and achieving qualifications in nutrition, herbalism, raw food nutrition, health coaching, emotion and body code, hypnobirthing, and multiple healing modalities.Throughout this time, she was also blessed to work closely...
2023-03-2750 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastCommitting to a Better You with Tyler GuzzoOriginally from Davenport, Iowa, Tyler Guzzo is a multiple 6-figure fitness entrepreneur, who took a leap from the comfort of the Midwest to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams in South Florida.In 2018, Tyler left his career as a Physical Therapy Professional to become a full-time entrepreneur and never looked back.Now, the owner of one of the most top-rated fitness centers in Davie, Florida, Tyler trains busy individuals working 40+hours a week from all over the United States and Canada to help them reach their full potential, both physically and mentally.Tyler is passionate about helping each client find the time...
2023-03-2745 min
What If It Did Work?What if You DID the Work and Overcame Addiction? w/ Max NijstIn this episode, you'll hear a powerful story from Max Nijst! Omar was a guest on Max's podcast (Max even made him cry!) Check out his podcast on Fearless Happyness Podcast!Max Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting.Max’s mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain. He helps their families by educating about the disease of addiction so they can better support their loved ones.Max is a motivational speaker, published author, and sub...
2023-03-151h 09
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFinding Your Way with David SpechtMore than a vocation, leadership has been a way of life for David Specht.As a US veteran of the first gulf war, David has led his fair share of missions and operations.He has helped organizations all over the world and of all different industries and sizes create a strong and fun business leadership that helps them succeed.But with every great success, also comes great challenges and struggles and David has been no stranger to those as well.However, after discovering his “why” in life and losing 125 pounds to get...
2023-03-0344 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFinding Your Wealth with Matt Colangelo Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Matt Colangelo, AKA "The Wealthy Marketer”, is an All-In Entrepreneur and Digital Marketer.Through his unique life journey, first as a troubled teenager, and soon thereafter as an accomplished student and marketing professional, Matt earned his way up in the professional world.Earning a 12-month internship after college with one of Toronto’s top financial corporations, Matt thought that he landed a “BIG” win for his career but quickly learned otherwise.Not really fitting in with the suits, and feeling miscalculated by management, Matt realized that he needed to make...
2023-03-0344 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastLiving An Exhilarated Life with Alberta JordanAs Mong Tzu, a great Chinese philosopher, once said, "When the universe intends to glorify an individual, she must first go through extraordinary hardship in body, mind, and spirit. Then she will be ready to take on great tasks."This sums up Alberta's life in a nutshell.A dynamic divorce coach who helps trauma survivors navigate life post-divorce, Alberta is a trauma survivor herself. Having lived through sexual, physical, verbal, emotional, and financial abuse, Alberta then suffered a medical trauma – a brain hemorrhage.Yet, she overcame all of these obstacles and more while ra...
2023-03-0346 min
Finding The Path To Your Purpose: An Entrepreneur’s JourneyEpisode 7: Finding The Path To Sobriety With Max NijstOn this 7th episode of Finding The Path To Your Purpose, Kaitlyn is joined by well renowned sobriety and recovery coach Max Nijst!
Max Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting.
Max Nijst’s mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs
avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain. He helps their families by educating about the disease of
addiction so they can better support their loved ones.
Max is a mot...
2023-02-2433 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastBuilding from Scratch with JC CastroA successful serial entrepreneur and beloved family man, JC Castro has made it his mission to help others overcome their limiting beliefs, doubts, and fears so that they can find the confidence within and reach the highest level of success they desire.At four, JC moved to the US with his family for a better life. Growing up in poverty, JC started working at 13 to help his family overcome financial hardships and obtain a sustainable life here in the US.After overcoming many hardships from his younger years, JC learned through great faith, hard work...
2023-02-1754 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFinding a Way with Kat MorenoBorn and raised in Miami to a single mom, Kat experienced life early on from the perspective of poverty. With not much growing up, she would grow to appreciate what she had but knew that she would also work hard to make sure that it wouldn’t be all she had.After witnessing the glitterati of Miami, Kat knew there was a different life available than the one she grew up in and decided to take life into her own hands. She started by learning the skills she would need to obtain job opportunities that would make he...
2023-02-1750 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastBecoming an Entrepreneur with Josh MeunierA serial entrepreneur and a graduate of Northeastern University with degrees in Entrepreneurship and Marketing, Josh Meunier knows a thing or two about building and growing successful businesses across the United States.With his successful track record of building and selling a five-star home and construction company, Josh is passionate about helping others through his life experiences, business acumen, and network to simplify business intelligence and increase the financial health of entrepreneurs and their communities.At 26, and after experiencing his second near-death experience, Josh took off to travel the world, which changed his life's trajectory...
2023-02-1747 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFinding a Healthy Balance with Danielle Rae DiedeA certified trainer and fitness enthusiast, Danielle is passionate about helping others feel good about themselves by creating a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle.Growing up feeling incredibly insecure, Danielle became obsessed with fitness at an early age. Wanting to fit in, she felt that people would only appreciate or like her if she looked a certain way so she tried to maintain a ridiculously small, petite body, which proved difficult and became very unhealthy for her.When she realized she couldn’t keep up, Danielle fell off the bandwagon and quit working out. She began to bi...
2023-02-1743 min
Redemption RoadFearless Happyness: Overcoming and Treating Addictions with Max NijstThis week, Doc has an in-depth conversation with Max Nijst, the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting.Max's mission is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain to addictions.Max is a motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor.He is also the host you hear behind the mic on the Fearless Happyness Podcast.In this episode, Max shares his own struggles with addiction and how he is now using his experiences to help others...
2023-02-121h 11
The Fearless Happyness PodcastBuilding Resilience with Jonathan YorkA successful entrepreneur and creator of The Resilient Man Project, Jonathan is passionate about helping men and women find inner resilience and unlock their full potential.Born and raised in south Atlanta in the early 80s, Jonathan remembers drugs and alcohol being prevalent in his life at an early age. He watched his mother fight addiction, until it eventually took her life.His sister also passed away from an overdose, and other family members have or continue to be in a fight with alcoholism and/or some other form of substance abuse.In...
2023-02-0839 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastA New Leash on Life with Rachael GrayAn avid animal lover with a passion for helping people, Rachael works tirelessly to make a difference in others and not give up on anyone, as others have done for her.From an early age, Rachael started abusing drugs and alcohol. First casually, and then eventually more severe.At the age of 20, she found herself addicted to painkillers, and from there, her addiction grew through the years.In October 2012, Rachael was handed a wake-up call. Addicted to drugs and suffering from severe depression, Rachael tried to take her own life by intentionally overdosing...
2023-01-051h 02
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFinding Your Inner Warrior with Amy HesperAn inspirational, fluid artist who creates visual meditations and spiritual connections, Amy started using art as a way to handle the anxiety and stress she encountered with the Covid lockdowns.Looking for a positive and healthy way to escape, Amy found that pouring out all of the day’s emotions on a canvas would bring forth clarity and spiritual healing.No stranger to isolation, Amy spent the better part of 40 years dealing with rejection, loneliness and personal unworthiness.Looking for positive ways to cope, Amy often leaned towards her creative side by abstracting pi...
2022-12-2946 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Service to Success with Bob TaylorA former Air Force Major turned CEO, Bob has seen his fair share of combats through the years, from flying eleven combat missions during Operation Desert Storm to serving as a navigator and Air Force Academy Liaison Officer.For over 30 years, Bob has dealt with the impact of his service and has firsthand experience with the gaps in veteran care.Since his transition from military service to civilian life, Bob has concentrated on the medical device industry, where he has started five new companies and sold two.From 2002, his verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small...
2022-12-2956 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastHelping Build Empires with Atom MillerWith over 30 years of experience in the pro chef industry, Atom has been building businesses for the majority of his life, earning him a reputation of somewhat of an expert in creating companies with meaningful and lasting impacts.However, life is full of surprises and challenges, and Atom soon found he was no stranger to them.In 2017, Atom experienced a life-changing situation with his son, where he soon found his whole world upside down, leaving him devastated and reevaluating his life.With much soul searching and healing, Atom decided he wanted to help...
2022-12-2940 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastPlaying a New Tune with Jeremy SchreifelsAn interdisciplinary international producer, songwriter, touring drummer, Jeremy has been bringing music to broad audiences for more than two decades.So it is safe to say that music is a passion for Jeremy.However, like any great and truly talented artist, Jeremy has also had his own personal struggles and challenges, including one with alcohol.Experiencing his first taste at the age of 13, Jeremy soon found himself with an addiction, along with some tough challenges and decisions.Then one night, Jeremy was handed an ultimatum that would wake him up and...
2022-12-2947 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastExtraordinary Solitude with Steven SnookAn author, entrepreneur, inspirational and educational speaker, you could say that Steven has a passion for life and helping others.However, that wasn’t how his life started out.Being abandoned by his mother at an early age, and growing up in a very abusive and poverty environment, Steven found his way to drugs and alcoholism early in life.By the time he entered his late teens, he was no stranger to trouble nor law enforcement.By the age of 21, he was completely entrenched in the criminal lifestyle and found his wa...
2022-12-2459 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastRising and Flourishing with Pejman AlaghamandanAn interventionist that specializes in helping people with substance addiction, alcoholism, and mental health, Pej often speaks in public seminars, high schools, and universities nationwide, raising awareness and teaching about substance abuse prevention.He's involved with parents who have lost their loved ones to addiction and helped organize and create, Arise and Flourish, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate and raise awareness about the alcohol and drug addiction epidemic that is spreading throughout the Washington D.C. Metro Area.In 2020, Pej created the podcast show, Peji's Recovery Corner, where he interviews guests from all...
2022-12-2448 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastConquering PTSD and Rising Together with Nick WingoBorn and raised in Colorado, Nick Wingo spent the early years of his career as firefighter paramedic, seeing things that most people could never even understand.Once retired as a firefighter, Nick followed his passion and made it his mission to conquer his PTSD and emerge victorious so that he could return to the life that he was suppose to live and help others do the same.After spending some time on a medical mission in Uganda, Nick gained a whole new perspective on the value of life.Now a best-selling author, and...
2022-12-2437 min
Big Alundas FitnessEpisode 64 - How To Live In Fearless Happyness With Max NijstMax is a Navy Veteran, Substance Abuse Counselor, and Host of The Fearless Happyness Podcast. Max and his guests share Experience, Strength, Hope, and Faith. Dealing with PTSD in general or Military related, Trauma, Physical, verbal, and sexual abuse addiction, alcoholism and Overcoming Life Obstacles, and Becoming Successful! Accomplishing your dreams!! Helping others be fearless in their pursuit of happiness!!
Max and I are going through addictions, recalibrating your mindset, and how to dominate in life!
You’ll Learn:
How to find what works for you
Why you need a positive support system
How yo...
2022-11-0453 minBig Alundas FitnessEpisode 64 - How To Live In Fearless Happyness With Max NijstMax is a Navy Veteran, Substance Abuse Counselor, and Host of The Fearless Happyness Podcast. Max and his guests share Experience, Strength, Hope, and Faith. Dealing with PTSD in general or Military related, Trauma, Physical, verbal, and sexual abuse addiction, alcoholism and Overcoming Life Obstacles, and Becoming Successful! Accomplishing your dreams!! Helping others be fearless in their pursuit of happiness!!
Max and I are going through addictions, recalibrating your mindset, and how to dominate in life!
You’ll Learn:
How to find what works for you
Why you need a positive support system
How yo...
2022-11-0453 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastBuilding Strong Dynamics with Joe MarroquinA serial entrepreneur, investor, and creator, Joe Marroquin always loved business and helping others, even at an early age.Growing up in a single-parent household in the Central Valley of California, Joe didn’t have friends, or even family, who were entrepreneurs he admired. However, he had two younger siblings for whom he needed to lead the way.“Being the oldest, you learn to lead the way. It played a significant role in how I would go into business. Taking charge allowed me to learn leadership”, says Joe.In the late 1990s, Joe began...
2022-10-2628 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFinding Ways to Win with Alundas HavensA United States Marin Corps. Veteran and CEO & Founder of Alpha Influence Media, Alundas use his upbringing and the struggles he endured to inspire others to move past their own traumas and go after their goals and dreams.Growing up in an abusive home and watching what alcoholism did to his parents, Alundas dealt with serious identity issues and struggled with functioning around others.Living in a heavy gang area and kicked out of his home, Alundas questioned his existence and all the beliefs he had been taught growing up.Then devastated by...
2022-10-2653 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastThe Empowerment Alchemist Nicole MajikWith a bachelor's degree in Biology/Chemistry, a master's in Metaphysics, and experience as a Financial Advisor, it is safe to say that Nicole has an exciting and extensive background. She has appeared on various radio shows and local TV as a keynote speaker for international conferences. She has even appeared on the Travel Channel for Greatest Mysteries: Smithsonian, Beyond the Unknown and recently filmed with Jeff Hays Film for Hacking Happiness, a documentary scheduled to release this month.But things have not always been glamorous for Nicole. Overcoming many adversities in her life, including...
2022-10-2645 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastBreak the Chains of Mediocrity with William Hyder A Serial Entrepreneur and Owner of Massive Marketing Pros, William Hyder sits down with me to share how he overcame drug addiction and began to invest in himself and his people so that they could grow, along with others, to MASSIVE levels! Through his journey of self discovery and changing his mindset, William went on to build a thriving real estate and marketing company! Listen in as, for the first time, William shares his journey on how he took a leap of faith and used different mindset tips that helped him build the life that...
2022-10-2638 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastRebuilding Big Things with Kekua KobashigawaBest-selling author of “Do Big Shit,” public speaker, and devoted mother, Kekua once found herself in what she calls “the WTF point” of life - feeling insignificant after experiencing marital betrayal and emotional abuse with no idea of when she disappeared.Faced with the fact that she now had to rebuild her life, Kekua started by rebuilding within first. Then, she spent years rebuilding herself from the inside out. Finally, she learned how to undo the insecurity she felt, break generational patterns, and define and create the success she always wanted.Now, the owner of HBIC Dev...
2022-10-2638 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom inmate to CEO with Joe GuerraThe owner of Warflower Productions, Ltd., Co. and OnelocoMultimedia, Inc., Joe has had his fair share of challenges and obstacles.Once behind bars and serving a 7-year sentence in prison, Joe knew that he had a bigger calling for his life than what was for him on the inside.Now a serial entrepreneur, who loves providing for his family, Joe knows the importance of hard work and determination. The father of five and grandfather of three hopes to set an example for his children and has made it his mission to show them that if...
2022-10-2658 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastRebuilding Big Things with Kekua KobashigawaBest-selling author of “Do Big Shit,” public speaker, and devoted mother, Kekua once found herself in what she calls “the WTF point” of life - feeling insignificant after experiencing marital betrayal and emotional abuse with no idea of when she disappeared.Faced with the fact that she now had to rebuild her life, Kekua started by rebuilding within first. Then, she spent years rebuilding herself from the inside out. Finally, she learned how to undo the insecurity she felt, break generational patterns, and define and create the success she always wanted.Now, the owner of HBIC Dev...
2022-10-2538 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastBecoming a Exceptional Leader with Lisa-Marie PlatskeAn award-winning leadership expert in human behavior and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Lisa Marie has worked with multimillion-dollar entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and start-ups from three continents and in 20+ different industries on how to position themselves as experts in their fields.Along with being an international best-selling author, Lisa Marie has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women and is recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world.After 9/11, Lisa Marie left her action-packed Federal law enforcement...
2022-10-2552 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastKnow Your Worth with Justin HendersonA natural-born salesman with a passion for helping people, Justin Henderson turned that passion into changing people’s lives by assisting them in creating their perfect dream home. But his path to happiness and fulfillment didn’t come easy and has been filled with many obstacles, heartaches, and challenges.Born and raised in the Lone Star state, Justin got into trouble at a young age and developed a drug addiction that would lead to serious convictions and prison time. Facing the possibility of a lifetime behind bars and experiencing a heartbreaking loss, Justin fell to his knees, aski...
2022-10-2446 min
Search & ReplaceMax NijstMax Nijst's journey through alcoholism and addiction began for him in high school. Hitting some of the lowest points in his life brought him to rehab. While there, Max's path led him to the realization that he wanted to help other people overcome their own addictions. He also wants to bring compassion and overcome the stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse and recovery. Listen to his sobriety story and his mission to change how we view addiction on Search and Replace. To view full transcript and expanded show notes: https://bit.ly/3DvGJB7
2022-09-2807 minFearless Happyness PodcastSpiritual Counselor, Trauma and Recovery Therapist.Dr. Nicole Lynn Coyle specializes in spiritual Psychology focusing on your mind and spirit. After closing her business three months ago after being open for ten years, she decided to bring her practices online to help others and spread the word and importance of Mental Health. Dr. Nicole founded https://www.naamyogaaz.com with aspirations of guiding people back in control of their anxiety, depression, and overall mental health by offering integrative therapy practices. Since 2020 over 40% of Americans have reported dealing with some mental health issue. At this point, Dr. Nicole was motivated to develop and apply...
2022-08-1048 minFearless Happyness PodcastCorey Poirier Author and Founder of BLU TalksToday's special guest is Corey Poirier, a man who was given up on by the educational system who rose and battled adversity and is now the Founder of BLU talks and co-author of the Wall Street Journal. Corey is also a successful Author who wrote USA Today's Best Seller "Quitless." Corey didn't have success written on his chest throughout his journey in life. He worked for it. Raised by a single mother, Corey became an inspiration by becoming an Author and a public speaker, where he has taken many stages, including TED Talk and Harvard University.
2022-08-0345 min
Mindset Masters and Marketing with Will HyderS1 Ep. 09: Mindset Masters and Marketing w/ Max NijstFrom Felon to a Mindset And Accountability Coach!This week's special guest is someone who Overcame all the odds stacked against him. I am very happy to welcome My friend, Max Nijst, Founder/CEO of Fearless Happiness Coaching and Accountability Consulting onto the show to explain how he went from a Drug addict to a recovery advocate! From struggling through addictions to Cocaine, Meth, and Alcohol, to losing contact with his Kids for 9 years, Max found the mindset required to flip the script and is now using the skills he developed and his story to impact people...
2022-06-281h 14
Emergency Network PodcastMax NijstMax Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting. Max Nijst’s mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain. He helps their families by educating them about the disease of addiction so they can better support their loved ones. Max is a motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor. He is also the voice and host you hear behind the mic on the Fearless Happyness Podcast. He is a loving husband and proud father and lives in Fallbrook, California, near San Diego....
2022-04-2836 min
Alpha Dad ProjectEpisode # 105 – Fearless Happiness – Max NijstMichael speaks with author, speaker and coach Max Nijst about coming from tragedy and depression to finding peace and joy.My name is Max, and I know you have a purpose.And it's not to drink and drug away your career and family.Instead, I'd like to work with you and show you that you already possess the tools and mindset to quit or reduce your drinking so that you can rejoin the useful majority of society.I know… I spent years in an alcoholic stupor, and I burned bridges and damaged family relationships to th...
2022-04-0832 min
The Small Business SurgeonMax Nijst: Addiction, Recovery, and Living FearlessWelcome to this week's episode of the Small Business Surgeon. Today's guest is a best selling author with his book, Fearless Happiness, he's someone who I've been trying to get on this show and share his message since the middle of last year, and he's truly an inspiration to not only myself, but many of the people he surrounds himself with. Please welcome to the show, the Max Nijst. Max Nijst on Facebook@iamMaxNijst on Instagram@ihave2day on TwitterCheck out his book, Fearless Happyness on Amazon.
2022-01-2452 min
The Liquid Lunch ProjectEp 22: Max Nijst- Nothing Is Impossible To A Willing Heart"All I knew was how to stick a needle in my arm and booze up!"... Max admits as he recalls his past. Drugs and alcohol became more important than anything else to him for years. And the consequences were dire. He was put in prison, he ruined his career, then to top it all his family turned their back on him. His life was left in shambles and he didn't know how he'd get through this dark phase. However, he did make a comeback, once he was dead set on it. Max is leading a "...
2021-10-1142 minThe Liquid Lunch ProjectEp 22: Max Nijst- Nothing Is Impossible To A Willing Heart"All I knew was how to stick a needle in my arm and booze up!"... Max admits as he recalls his past. Drugs and alcohol became more important than anything else to him for years. And the consequences were dire. He was put in prison, he ruined his career, then to top it all his family turned their back on him. His life was left in shambles and he didn't know how he'd get through this dark phase. However, he did make a comeback, once he was dead set on it. Max is leading a "...
2021-10-1142 min
The Shá Sparks ShowFearlessly Happy with Max NijstMax Nijst went from being in the Navy to published author and podcaster. The name of his book is called Fearless Happyness My Battles. My Addiction. My Recovery. His podcast is called Fearless Happyness. Also he is a substance abuse counselor for the past 13 years. We invite you to connect with him at www.maxnijst.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-1651 min