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Humdrumity: Escape MonotonySteve McCready: Being Intentionally Not NiceDo nice guys always finish last? Steve McCready is a self-professed “recovering nice guy” and “chronic adapter” who turned dealing with his own personal issues into his profession as a psychotherapist and coach to help others find their way through life.
Today we will discuss finding compromise without sacrificing principles, how to plan spontaneity, setting goals with realistic expectations, and redefining success versus failure all without taking the wind out of your sails.
Tune in for an “off the wall” suggestion to break your humdrumity...
Please check out Steve’s website at stevemccready.com
2025-10-1657 min
Inner Peace, Better HealthFrom People Pleasing to Personal Power: Reclaiming Your Truth with Steve McCready
Are you constantly saying "yes" when you want to say "no"? In this eye-opening episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Steve McCready—psychotherapist, coach, and guide for sensitive souls—to explore the hidden cost of people pleasing and how it quietly erodes our mental and physical health.
Steve shares powerful insights on why people pleasing develops, especially in sensitive or empathetic individuals, and how to gently begin setting boundaries that honor your truth. From burnout to breakthroughs, Steve gets real about his personal journey and offers grounded steps anyone can take to stop self...
2025-09-3024 min
The Cluttered Path#23 Steve McCready - The Myths Keeping you STUCK in Mid-Life! A Psychotherapist Sets the Record StraightSend us a textWhat happens when a former therapy skeptic sits down with a licensed psychotherapist? Prepare for an eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about mental health support. Steve McCready, a licensed psychotherapist with a refreshingly practical approach, joins us to unpack why so many of us—particularly men—resist seeking help when we're struggling. From military boot camp experiences where vulnerability was publicly mocked to workplace cultures that reward self-sacrifice, we explore how our society has created dangerous misconceptions about mental health. At the heart of our discus...
2025-08-281h 06
Good to be Alive! ShowMr. Least Therapist-Like Therapist, Steve McCreadyIf your mind is always full and you’re (quietly) exhausted from trying to make it all work ... Steve can help! Steve McCready (a psychotherapist and coach) works with people who think deeply, care intensely, and want to live with purpose. The very traits that cause us pain and distress — the overthinking, the sensitivity, the chameleon-like adaptation — aren’t the problem. Steve would say they’re actually where our power lies. Connect with Steve here to learn more --> www.SteveMcCready.com Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you!
2025-08-041h 09
Personal Development Trailblazers PodcastOverthinking Keeps You Stuck—Here’s How to Start Moving Forward With Steve McCreadyWelcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to stop overanalyzing, trust yourself, and actually get things done.Steve McCready is a coach and psychotherapist who helps thoughtful, sensitive people stop people-pleasing and overthinking, to set real boundaries, and to start living more authentic lives so they can find their place in the world.Connect with Steve Here: https://linkedin.com/in/stevemccreadyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@stevemccreadyhttps://steve...
2025-08-0217 min
Let's Talk About It13 - Navigating the Challenges of VC and Private Equity Spaces with Steve McCreadyYour host, Jeff Arnold, talks with the Coach and Host of the Paradoxical Podcast, Steve McCready. Steve’s transition from psychotherapy to coaching is a fascinating journey that underscores the evolving nature of personal and professional development. Psychotherapy often focuses on healing and moving from a state of distress to well-being, while coaching is about optimizing performance and achieving excellence. Psychotherapy aims to address and heal psychological issues, often delving into past experiences and traumas. In contrast, Steve's coaching focuses on setting and achieving future goals, enhancing performance, and leveraging strengths.Want to learn more about Steve's wo...
2024-06-1818 min
Monday Morning RadioSteve McCready is a 'Magic Eraser' for Business ProblemsWhen business owners and entrepreneurs struggle to resolve an intractable problem, they often blame everyone and everything but the true culprit. Themselves. Often, what they should be thinking, says Steve McCready — who spent more than 15 years as a psychotherapist before becoming a business coach — is, "It's not you, it's me." Steve is a "magic eraser" for the root causes of many business problems, including owner self-doubt, lack of focus, and feeling overwhelmed. You don't have to lie on the couch while listening to this week's podcast, Steve assures listeners, but you will...
2024-06-0341 min
Catalytic LeadershipMastering Imperfection: A Roadmap for Agency Owners and Business Leaders to Embrace Emotional Intelligence and Overcome Perfectionism with Steve McCreadySend us a textDo your emotions ever feel like they're steering the ship of your decisions? Join us for today's episode as we hear from Steve McCready, a seasoned leader in personal development, who charts a course to reclaim control. Steve's journey from IT to psychotherapy and coaching equips him with unique insights on balancing emotions and logic, empowering high-performing agency owners and business leaders to amplify their impact.For many high achievers, the grip of perfectionism and fear of failure can be paralyzing. But fear not! Steve unveils the transformative power of turning...
2024-05-3038 min
Innova.buzzSteve McCready, Rewrite Your Story, Change Your Life - Innova.buzz 622Our guest in this episode is Steve McCready, a transformative coach and therapist whose journey has taken him from the fields of IT to the realms of psychotherapy and coaching. With a passion for helping others unlock their full potential, Steve has dedicated his career to understanding the stories we tell ourselves and how these narratives shape our lives and businesses. Through his innovative approaches, Steve guides individuals to rewrite their personal narratives, fostering growth, resilience, and success.In a conversation filled with insightful anecdotes and actionable advice, Steve shares his wisdom on embracing failure as a...
2024-05-221h 02
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur1908 – Entrepreneurial Mindset and Mental Wellness with Steve McCreadyIn this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to a Psychotherapist and Coach for solo and small business owners, Steve McCready.Steve McCready is a former psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist who has transitioned to coaching, leveraging his extensive background in mental health. Through his website, stevemccready.com, he offers guidance to individuals navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. His coaching emphasizes mental wellness, recognizing the high stress and potential for burnout in the entrepreneurial journey. Steve provides practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and maintaining a positive mental environment, f...
2024-05-1217 min
Experts Speak"The Psychology Behind Success with Steve McCready "Steve McCready has a background in psychotherapy, IT, and business. Steve helps business owners find breakthroughs in productivity, focus, and confidence. Listen to this fascinating conversation and then reach out to see how Steve can help you understand the Psychology Behind Success. Learn more about Steve at his website.
2024-05-0825 min
ParadoxicalSustainable, sturdy, and a dose of snark; talking socks with Cindi Busenhart of MERGE4So, I'll admit upfront that I'm a fan of MERGE4's socks, and you'll hear that pretty clearly in this conversation with Cindi Busenhart, their CEO & founder.Cindi’s a big believer in the power of team and you’ll hear that throughout this episode, as well as how she’s used her past experiences in business and a very clear focus on values to build MERGE4 into a unique sock brand.Bio: Cindi Busenhart, the Founder and CEO of MERGE4, has revolutionized the sock industry for action sports enthusiasts. MERGE4's unparalleled commitment to style and perfor...
2023-12-0758 min
ParadoxicalLeverage through listening with Fritz Westover of the Virtual Viticulture AcademyOk, you’re probably not in the wine business … so why listen to this episode? Well, Fritz knows a lot about how to be successful in small business while being efficient with his time & energy and honoring himself and his identity. So, there’s a lot of strategies you can adapt to your business that you’ll hear about in our conversation. Some of the topics we explored include: * The magazine article that inspired Fritz’ career path* Fritz’ journey from employee, to solo business to small business.* Fritz’ approach to serving his clients an...
2023-11-281h 08
ParadoxicalThe Butterfly Pig helps children overcome medical procedure anxietyToday’s guest is Mary Jenner, founder of The Butterfly Pig, a business that creates doll-sized medical devices for children, to help them understand medical procedures and lower their anxiety around them.Here’s some of what we explored in our conversation:* The intersection of experience, interests, and identity that contributed to the beginning of The Butterfly Pig.* The origin of ‘The Butterfly Pig’ name.* How the ‘How hard could it be?’ gene has helped (and hindered) Mary.* The advantage Mary has over traditional doll makers and larger companies when it come...
2023-11-1645 min
ParadoxicalPragmatic environmentalism in business with Reid Edgar of Spot Laundry DetergentReid Edgar is thinking differently about his environmentally-focused laundry detergent brand, Spot. He’s not the first one to do laundry detergent sheets, but he’s definitely the first to go about marketing a product like this in the way he is. Why? He’s thinking big. Listen in as we talk about why Reid created Spot, how he’s gone about developing and marketing the product, and his next idea for bringing environmentally-focused products to a wider audience.Learn more at Spot's website or on their Instagram. A few people have asked lately why I put my...
2023-11-071h 00
ParadoxicalElaine Frei of Luft Balloon is making a difference while having funElaine Frei is a landscape designer by training, but a balloon … artist? sculptor?(take a look and decide for yourself) in her business. Not wanting to settle for making beautiful, artistic spaces with her work, she’s also found ways to make a difference with it, too. While listening, check out the Luft website or their Instagram so you can get a sense of the work Elaine and the Luft team do, as I don’t think it can be captured in words! I really admire Elaine’s openness and vulnerability as she talks about both the...
2023-10-261h 00
ParadoxicalTrash Panda Disc Golf wants to go out of businessWhat happens when a maker who plays disc golf, cares about the environment and has a background in marketing starts experimenting in their garage? Well, in the case of today’s guest, Jesse Stedman, you get Trash Panda Disc Golf, a Colorado business that makes flying discs out of recycled plastic. Listen in as we talk about Jesse’s journey, including * Why it took a decade to go from inspiration to action in starting up Trash Panda* Why what Jesse didn’t know was so important in Trash Panda coming to life* Th...
2023-10-1754 min
ParadoxicalJenny Blake on building (and pivoting) a business that's aligned with who you areI’m honored to have author, podcaster, speaker, and new(ish) Substack-er ❤️ Jenny Blake as my guest for this week’s episode of Paradoxical. Her book Pivot was a valuable tool for me in my business journey, and her latest work, Free Time, is another great resource for those of you with small or solo businesses who are looking to get more done in less time (and with less effort). We covered a lot of ground in our conversation, including: * Jenny’s relentless documentation of her workflow and the central repository she uses for that information* The ‘w...
2023-10-0549 min
ParadoxicalCambium Carbon's big vision for the environmentMy guest for this episode of Paradoxical is the CEO & co-founder of Cambium Carbon, Ben Christensen. Ben, a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister and TedX speaker, is a thought-leader and industry expert. Cambium Carbon is a limate-tech start-up that works with cities to divert wood waste, local manufacturers to create sustainable products, and demand partners for offtake they are creating a new regenerative supply chain for urban wood.Listen in and you'll likely be as surprised as I am by some of the data Ben has to share about how wood and the furniture supply chain are (mis) managed in the...
2023-09-261h 10
ParadoxicalSteve on the power of curiosity and how to cultivate more of itI think curiosity is one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to problem solving, creativity, and innovation. If you’re trying to build a successful, innovative business that’s making a difference and serving people powerfully, getting better at being curious will take you a long way in that direction.Especially when it’s an alternative to judgment, a tool that comes with very limited upside and a whole lot of downside. Inspired by one of my favorite (misattributed) quotes, this episode will help you understand why we veer into the realm...
2023-09-1314 min
ParadoxicalTackling packaging problems and product proliferation in the beauty industry with Aubri Thompson of Rebrand SkincareMy guest this week is Aubri Thompson of Rebrand Skincare. Aubri is a cosmetic chemist and sustainable beauty expert. In 2020, she started Rebrand Skincare, a refillable skincare company in the Bay Area. She holds a BS in Chemistry and MS in Chemical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley.Me, I never made it past my first semester of college chemistry, but I love how Aubri has combined her degree, her desire to address some of the issues she saw within the beauty industry, and the goal of creating a business that also supported her desired lifestyle in...
2023-09-0653 min
ParadoxicalCreating New Business Norms (guest: Elisabeth Barton, CEO of Echo Adventure Cooperative)Imagine setting out on a new business journey after a life-altering loss, and shaping it into a model that challenges traditional corporate structures. That's what you'll hear about today as Elisabeth Barton, the co-founder and CEO of Echo Adventure Cooperative, joins me for this episode of Paradoxical. If you've ever wondered about how a cooperative differs from a traditional business, this episode will enlighten you. Elisabeth talks about the motivation behind choosing a cooperative model and how it helps to empower their employees, as well as the other benefits (and challenges) that go along with this business...
2023-08-241h 15
ParadoxicalTransformation through Truth: Some Thoughts on Personal and Business DevelopmentWhat does the world of 12-step programs have in common with a famous business book? Well, listen in to this solo episode and you'll find out, learning a useful growth framework along the way. I'll dig into the complex relationship between denial as a survival skill and the undeniable power of information, exploring one of my favorite lessons from Jim Collins' must-read business book, Good to Great.Beyond the framework, I also explore some specific strategies you can use to navigate the framework. I hope you'll come away from this episode with some new ideas a...
2023-08-0918 min
ParadoxicalThe Melody of Change: A Social Worker's Shift to Guitar Teaching (Guest: David Feldstein)How does someone take a 30-year career in social work and use it as a foundation for a successful business teaching guitar? Well, David Feldstein, my guest for this episode of Paradoxical, has done just that. Listen in for the story of his journey and how he's leveraged his social work experience to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment for his young guitar students.David's values about teaching are a fundamental component of his success, and we explore how he makes learning fun for his students. Many of David's students are 'kiddos with superpowers', as...
2023-07-281h 05
ParadoxicalSteve on Embracing the Gray and the Importance of NuanceHave you ever been caught in the oversimplified dichotomies of 'good / bad' or 'right / wrong'? Today, I'm talking about the importance of nuance in decision-making. Social media often exacerbates the challenge we can have with finding nuance, favoring simplified, polarized viewpoints. But, the truth is that there's a lot of value and power in the grey areas. By exploring those, we can find creative solutions that help us both get through challenging situations but also can spark growth and innovation. Connect with Steve:steve@stevemccready.comstevemccready.com This is a public e...
2023-07-2116 min
ParadoxicalRevolutionizing Mental Fitness: Unpacking MYNDY's mission with founder Lissy AldenIn this episode, Lissy Alden, founder of MYNDY, shares the story behind MYNDY and provides a master class on metal fitness; what it is, how to improve yours, and how MYNDY supports people with improving their mental fitness. Ever wondered how it feels to build a community, or the challenges one faces while starting a company? Lissy goes into detail about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of her entrepreneurial journey. We also dig into the science behind mental fitness, exploring the importance of both positive and negative interactions in shaping our mental fitness. Get ready t...
2023-07-141h 01
ParadoxicalUnlocking Online Business Success: Tech, Strategy, and Buddhist-Inspired Marketing with Forest Linden of ClarityLabJoin us as we talk with Forest Linden from Clarity Lab about his journey to becoming a strategist and marketing expert for businesses. Discover how Forest's unique approach has helped many entrepreneurs find the right path to success.Forest and I talk about the challenges and opportunities in online business, myths and truths, and what’s working now when it comes to doing business online. In this episode, we also discuss Forest's willingness to give entrepreneurs a reality check when starting their journey towards creating a business selling online courses. Plus, learn how Forest's study an...
2023-06-051h 15
ParadoxicalThe Power of Customer Service (Guest: Holly Whittington, Atomic Avocado Designs)Holly from Atomic Avocado doesn't have the background you might expect from someone who's running a product business that focuses on Mid-Century Modern-inspired items that range from signs to keychains, but it was an important influence in how she runs that business. We had a great conversation about her story and the evolution of Atomic Avocado where we hit on a bunch of topics, including:How and why Holly has evolved her product over timeThe importance of feedback in Holly's processThe challenges of being one person managing a product company that does customized, individual designsThe difficulty of setting...
2023-05-0958 min
ParadoxicalSteve on control, safety, choice, and power.Who doesn't like being in control? Well, seeking control doesn't always serve us well, and we don't necessarily have as much control as we'd like to think. So, what to do about it? Well, that's one of the things I discuss in this solo episode. I've also got a bit of a rant related to a LinkedIn post I saw recently on the topic of control. Social media is a horrible vehicle for conveying nuance, and this post I saw is an example of it ... and that can have a negative impact on those who read it, w...
2023-04-1921 min
ParadoxicalMarci Brennan Uses Your Photos to Bring the Past into the PresentMarci's a professional photo organizer who helps people preserve their visual family legacy. She shared a lot of great information as well as discussing some of the strategies she's developed to help her navigate the challenges of being a solopreneur.Topics include:How one of the factors that contributed to her losing her prior job has actually been a strength for her in her business.A simple way of accurately estimating how many physical photos you haveMarci's simple strategy for keeping your photo library from growing out of control.The proper way to back up your...
2023-04-1253 min
ParadoxicalSteve on the New Title, What to Expect, and Lessons From "The Last Of Us" About Life & BusinessJust a short one today, but I wanted to share my thoughts behind the new title/subtitle, so I took a few minutes to break it down for you. As a bonus, I've shared some thoughts about The Last of Us, what makes it great, and how there's a lesson there that we can all use in improving our business.Links:The Last Of Us Official HomepageThe Million-Dollar One-Person BusinessConnect with Steve:Email - steve@stevemccready.comWeb - stevemccready.comInstagram - instagram...
2023-04-0509 min
ParadoxicalComing Soon - Paradoxical!It’s been a while, but I’m back with a refreshed and renamed podcast!Why 'Paradoxical'? Well, my goal with this refreshed podcast is to help solo and small business owners build the mental toolbox they need to find success, and it turns out that many of those tools and strategies are, well, paradoxical. You can look forward to conversations with small and solo business owners where we explore their journeys, share success strategies, and unpack current challenges. If you're looking to do more with your small business, this podcast will help you make that...
2023-02-1501 min
ParadoxicalSteve on Attention, Intention, and CompetitionAttention is a precious resource that there's ever more competition for, which makes intention an ever more important thing if we want to stay on course. I've got thoughts about the battle for our attention and ideas for how to fight back.Then, I share my thoughts on what The Great British Baking Show has to teach us about competition and how to compete in a way that's not just different, but I think ultimately produces better results as well. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
2022-05-1819 min
ParadoxicalSam Mazzeo Found A Better Way To Practice LawMy guest for this episode of the podcast is Sam Mazzeo of Better, a law firm that I'd love to see others emulate. To give you a sense of Sam, here's his bio: "We like to think of Sam as an approachable renaissance man. Here are some things he can help you better understand: trademark, business formation & securities, contracts, Halloween party planning, how to do a standing backflip, and the proper pronunciation of the word “GIF.” When Sam isn't providing legal advice and empowering his clients, he's either outdoors exercising or working on local policy and social justice initiatives, ofte...
2022-05-041h 11
ParadoxicalSteve on Awkwardness, the Problem With Should, and Coping Strategies for Challenging TimesThis is the first solo episode of the podcast. I’m still sorting out what I want to do with these, and I’m interested in your input about what you’d find helpful or valuable for me to focus on as well. I've put the explicit tag on this one only because there's a little swearing. Topics in today’s episode:*The awkwardness of the world right now that we’re all feeling and some thought traps we can fall into around it that, while normal, aren’t helpful. * Unlearning the ‘new normal’ we adopted during...
2022-04-2022 min
ParadoxicalBeth Allen Teaches Women How to Screw...and Hammer, Too!Beth Allen is an RN who became a DIY master. She’s the creator of DIYHipChicks, a resource designed to help women (and men) tackle home improvement projects with skill and confidence. Her YouTube channel has had well over a million views and she’s had over 100 TV appearances.Beth’s smart, fun, no-nonsense attitude makes her a natural fit for this work, and we had a great time discussing her journey. Some of the topics we covered include:How Beth went from RN to DIY home repairBeth’s experience with try...
2022-04-061h 10
ParadoxicalSeason 2 Launches April 6!Season 2 of the Sensitive Rebel is launching on April 6!Join me for more interviews with sensitive rebels who are working to make a difference in the world, as well as some solo episodes where I'll share insights from interviews and my work with other sensitive rebels on ways to keep moving forward on the quest to make a difference in the world ... even in dark and difficult times. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevemccready.substack.com
2022-03-2501 min
Best of "MultiPassionate Like a Boss"Steve McCready on Experimentation (or 50-Minute Boxes of Mystery) - Episode #044#044 - Join me for the "creative constraints" episode where I chat with Steve McCready. Steve is a psychotherapist turned coach for what he calls sensitive rebels - as well as a podcaster, abstract artist and musician. Steve is also the first person I've interviewed who is both a cyclical and a sequential Everything Enthusiast, meaning some of his passions will always be there and some have come and gone.In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss:self-doubt and self-acceptanceadopting a pr...
2022-02-0348 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "'69 Camero" by Seneko, "It's Not My Decision" by Matt Bidoglia, "For A Better Year" by Odella, "Heart2Heart" by Liz Graham, and "Sekai Heiwa (World Peace)" by Hooklust------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-93Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/Submit...
2021-12-2910 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "One Holy Night" by MWW, "Underneath The Tree" by Suzanne's Band, "It's Christmas" by Robert Michael Phelan, "Merry Christmas To Us All" by Don Rebic, and "Santa's Big, Red Organ" by Stone Soul------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-92Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/
2021-12-2009 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Gold, Frankincense, and Beer" by Losers Like Us, "A Botox Christmas" by Spicewood Crossing, "No Santa for Christmas: by Nicole De Coteau, "Please Don't Smoke The Mistletoe" by Bit Nipply and the Hot Totties, and "Spirit of the World" by Alan Gruner------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-91Rate and r...
2021-12-1310 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "My Secret Santa Gift by Olivia Marley, "Jingle Bells" by Mad/No/Mad, "Meet Me At The Mistletoe" by Julius "Juice" David Jr., "First Noel Without You" by John Arthur Foster, and "Santa, All I Ask of You" by Gladys Padron------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:My Secret Santa Gift by Olivia Marley: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2551427Meet Me At The Mistletoe by Julius "Juice" David...
2021-12-0609 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "When The Tree Goes Up" by Jacyn and Joey, "This Time Of Year" by Maxine Linehan, "Snow Day" by Messier and Maclaren, "On This Christmas Day" by The Frankie Paul Band, and "Have A Hap, Hap, Happy Christmas" by Uncle Carl------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:On This Christmas Day by The Frankie Paul Band - https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/810303------------------------...
2021-11-2909 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "When You're Around" by The Underground Railroad, "Shine" by The PH Project, "Something To Make Me Sing" by Donna Dutchess, "Let Us In" by Ron Roka, "Just Tryin' To Get By" by Bee Jennings------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-88Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/
2021-11-2210 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Won't Let Go" by WTS, "If I had A Dime" by Warren Thomas Fenzi, "Body Beh Beh" by Geeked In The Garden, "Past On Fire" by Nov. 47, "State of Mind" by Reva K------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-87Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/
2021-11-1509 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Cold Green Line" by Soul Rash, "The Bad In Me" by WTS, "Dreaming Wide Awake" by Sabrina Carmen, "Like I Do Right Now" by Gary MacPherson, and "Who's In" by Nightfly------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-86Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/
2021-11-0809 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "There'll Come A Time" by Paul Owen, "Red Ropes" by BriGuel, "Million Lives" by John Adams, "Crush On My Hometown" by Carin Fradin, and "Fall For Humanity" by Adam Cunningham and Ron Ryan------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:Crush On My Hometown by Carin Fradin: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2601494Fall For Humanity by Adam Cunningham and Ron Ryan: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2608300
2021-11-0109 min
ParadoxicalExploring The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship and The Perfect Day With Darren JoeDarren Joe is an entrepreneur, writer, and podcast host. In 2012, he started Touch MBA, which has helped thousands of applicants worldwide get into the world’s top business schools. He hosts the Touch MBA Admissions Podcast, one of the top-ranked MBA podcasts. As well as ASE, a podcast which explores how self-employed creators and entrepreneurs manage their well-being and do their best work. In April 2021, he published his first book, The Fail-Safe Solopreneur: 6 Essential practices to manage your well-being working for yourself. A graduate of Princeton University, he resides in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A former Di...
2021-10-271h 25
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Pretentious City" by Sea of Satellites, "Fighter" by Julie Ludgate, "Lie To Me" by Scott MacPherson, "Unstoppable" by Gogs, and "We Got This" by WTS------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-84Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/Submit a song for consideration here: https://www...
2021-10-2510 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Losing My Mind" by WTS, "Will You Be Mine?" by minahkeem, "Remember The Time" by Keary Kase, "Cancer" by Dave Whitcher Saga, and "What Are You Afraid Of" by Three At Home------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-83Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/
2021-10-1811 min
ASEThe Art of Listening with Coach & Therapist Steve McCreadyAfter 20 years helping people with therapy and coaching, Steve McCready shares his thoughts on the art of listening.
Topics
Introducing Steve (0:00)
Coaching vs. Therapy for Solopreneurs (7:20)
The Art of Listening (20:50)
Boundaries (40:45)
Listening to and Honoring Yourself (48:10)
Steve McCready
Steve has worked as a therapist for two decades. He hosts The Sensitive Rebel Podcast, and offers coaching at sensitiverebel.com.
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2021-10-141h 13
Free Your Inner GuruSpot the Red Flags with Steve McCreadyIt’s a podcast swap! Steve McCready is our guest host, and I’m at the guest microphone.
Steve McCready is the host of The Sensitive Rebel podcast. He is here to interview me about life before, since, and lessons learned from my involvement in the self help industry and my involvement in “that sweat lodge.” Over on the Sensitive Rebel, you will find an episode called Laura Tucker Helps Steve Free His Inner Guru.
Steve McCready is a coach with a background as a psychotherapist. Steve and I share many interests including psychology, photography, and crea...
2021-10-1300 min
ParadoxicalLaura Tucker Helps Steve Free His Inner GuruLaura Tucker is a writer, photographer, podcaster, and recovering coach. She and I connected a while back, and in discussing our ideas about personal growth, coaching, gurus, and more, came up with the idea of a podcast swap … and then took it to another level by swapping the guest & host roles. So, in this episode, Laura took the host chair and interviewed me!Here’s some of what we talked about: How I accidentally became a professional artistMy journey from IT to therapy and coaching Differences between therapy and coachingWhat I’m rebelling against The ‘big why’ behind...
2021-10-1359 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Hard to Love" by Dave Scott & Roy Angel, "Frozen" by Kevin O'Heron, "Take Me to France" by Believe Over Hope, "There's a Darkness in Your Sunshine" by Stephen Edgerton, and "Grits and Gravel" by Michael LuskAt the time of publishing the following songs were not available on the streaming services but can be found at the following URL's:Frozen by Kevin O'Heron: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2193730Take Me to France by Believe Over Hope: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2571060There's a Darkness...
2021-10-1110 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Painkiller" by Minxey, "If You Weren't Alone" by Jay Sinclair, "Live It Up" by Dondi, "A Little Bit O' Honey Goes A Long Way" by Red:30, and "Feel It All" by SYTË.At the time of publishing the following songs were not available on the streaming services but can be found at the following URL's:If You Weren't Alone by Jay Sinclair: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2485846:::Show link: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-55/V...
2021-10-0610 min
ParadoxicalDon't Settle, Adapt - with Author Daniel Arthur SmithDaniel Arthur Smith is a USA Today & Wall Street Journal best selling author, who’s titles include Spectral Shift, Hugh Howey Lives, The Cathari Treasure and The Somali Deception, among others. He also curates the short fiction series Tales From The Canyons of The Damned.Daniel was raised in Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University where he studied philosophy. Along his career journey he’s worked as a bartender, barista, poetry house proprietor, teacher, and technologist for Fortune 100 companies across America & Europe.Whether or not you’ve read one of Daniel’s works, y...
2021-09-291h 07
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Love Can Wait, Take It Slow" by dolylamby's posse, ""Strong" by Julie Ludgate, "Two Birds" by Ben Dalby, "Sail Away" by Craig Allen/Zach Burch, and "She's No Lady" by Jim McIntire------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-82Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/
2021-09-2710 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Bright Sunny Day" by Darryl Girard ft. Dez Donnell, "Still Love You" by Hank Quillen, "Like Veronika" by Sleeps Under Beams, "Don't Upset My Blues" by Dramis, and "Can't Let You Go" by Nicki Kris------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-81Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-81
2021-09-2010 min
ParadoxicalDr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn Goes Beyond RehabilitationDr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn is a Professor in the School of Nursing at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). She received her Doctor of Education from St. Mary’s College and Masters of Science in Nursing at CSUS, focusing on trauma-informed care with an emphasis on building resilience and post-traumatic growth (PTG). She developed the word Metahabilitation, to describe a more optimistic and productive outcome in the aftermath of trauma, and her research provided a strengths-based clinical pathway guiding individuals toward PTG. Her post-doctoral research focused on how traumatic experiences also build resilience and bring forth Post-Traumatic Growth in sec...
2021-09-151h 07
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Revelator" by Sea of Satellites, "Slow Dance" by Sassy VeZay, "Mr. Limo Driver" by Jim Doyle, "A Coyote's Life" by Thomas J Shinas, and "A Way For Both Our Ways" by Manu Francois.------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:Revelator by Sea of Satellites: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2568596Mr. Limmo Driver by Jim Doyle https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2596282A Coyote's Life...
2021-09-1311 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Vegas" by Trent Cokley, "Yoga Mama" by Alan Lorden & Friends, "Let It Rain" by Viridiann, "Lonely" by Fabiola Christina, and "What I'm In Need Of" by Woodward------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:Go Down Swinging by Emily Hope: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2587981------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-79Vote for your favorite hook here: https...
2021-09-0610 min
ParadoxicalHow Joe Perrone Went From Burnout to Time FreedomJoe Perrone is an executive consultant who helps business owners and professionals find freedom from stress & overwhelm. He is an expert in creating free time and eliminating burnout. Topics covered in this episode: Joe’s professional journey and eventual burnout.His recovery and pivot from auto repair to consulting & coaching.The importance of coaches having coachesWhy a service mindset is critical for successThe power of a smileRipple effectsThe concept of a ‘day-tight’ compartment for staying present and focused on now.Using the past to cre...
2021-09-011h 10
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Getting Used To It" by Cats and Dragons, "Go Down Swingin'" by Emily Hope, "Virtual Vibe" by Vante Poems, "She" by Evan Kremin, and "Make It A Great Day" by Jimmie Jay Anderson.------------------------Songs on the show that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing can be heard at the following URLs:Go Down Swinging by Emily Hope: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2587981------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-78Vote...
2021-08-3010 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Downer" by Deathsails, "Sand In The Hourglass" by Carrington Christina, "Give It Up" by Magenta Dusk, "No Brady" by Rice, and "Hello Dopamine" by Sea of Sattelites--------------------------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-77/Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-77/Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/Submit a song for consideration here: https://www.musicxray.com/interactions/65626/submissions/new
2021-08-2310 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Skin Color" by X-Shai, "Out of This World" by The Silvers, ""Give Way" by Drug Mirror, "Go Slow Annie" by Rob Kroehler, and "No Heart" by Olive Dares the Darkness" --------------------------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-76/Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-76/Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/Submit a song for consideration here: https://www.musicxray.com/interactions/65626/submissions/new
2021-08-1609 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Shake 'em On Down" by Nick Orr & The Spectrum, "So Tired" by Storm AKA Storm, "Pick Up Flip" by MacArthur, "Strawberry Fields Again" by dolylamby's posse, and "Sleep at Night" by jaycee ft. Yona--------------------------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-75/Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-75/Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/Submit a song for consideration here: https://www.musicxray.com...
2021-08-0910 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "You Could Have Told Me" by Maxine Davis, "Drive-Away Memories" by Jeremy Dean, "The Internet" by Your Paris, "I Cry" by Carrington Christina, and "Tombstones & Broken Hearts" by Brian Patrick Kelleher----------------------Songs on the episode that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing:Tombstones & Broken Hearts by Brian Patrick Kelleher: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2516565----------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-74/Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com...
2021-08-0209 min
ParadoxicalKim Chernecki is Helping People Transform Their Relationship With 'The Man'My guest today is Kim Chernecki, CEO and Founder of Freedom Street. Kim is Canada’s leading expert on helping high-performing freelance executives, consultants, coaches and other experts to land lucrative corporate contracts. She is the creator of the Land Corporate Contracts Fast-Track System, and is a top-rated sales performance executive, facilitator, coach, advisor, speaker and strategist.She has worked 'shoulder-to-shoulder’ with over 1400 Executives and Small Business Owners to grow their businesses and close Millions of dollars in corporate contracts, started up and helped grow 10 businesses and business divisions ,and personally built 7-figure book of business with corp...
2021-07-2849 min
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature “Color On The Walls” by Reva K, “Talk To You” by SophieAlex, “Falling For A Lie” by Casey Westin, “Right Back Where You Are” by Louise D’Arcy, and “Chasing You” by Rory Daniels --------------------------------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-bonus-episode-4-2021/Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-bonus-episode-4-2021/Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/Submit a song for consideration here: https://www.musicxray.com/interacti...
2021-07-2609 min
PodtalkCuriosity with Steve McCreadyWhat role does curiosity play in creating engaging and authentic podcast interviews?
Following the energy in a conversation uncovers insights that even guests don’t anticipate.
"One of the things that is very very true for the folks that I work with—the sensitive rebels as I call them—is they often feel isolated. They feel alone. They feel like some weirdo. There's no one like them. And so when I have guests who have wrestled with some of the same things, who had some of the same struggles, some of the same thoughts, and I put...
2021-07-2323 min
ParadoxicalFrank Haberle is Rebelling Against ComparisonFrank Haberle's debut story collection, Shufflers, about minimum wage transients during the Reagan era, will be coming on September 1, 2021 from Flexible Press - https://www.flexiblepub.com/shufflers and can be pre-ordered now through www.indiebound.org and other outlets. His short stories have won awards from Pen Parentis (2011), Beautiful Loser Magazine (2017) the Sustainable Arts Foundation (2013) and the Rose Warner Prize for Fiction (2021) and appeared in magazines including Stockholm Literary Review, Necessary Fiction, the Adirondack Review, Smokelong Quarterly and the Baltimore Review. Frank works as a nonprofit administrator, volunteers as a workshop leader with the...
2021-07-211h 19
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Turn Your Car Around" by Ben Novak, "Only In My Dreams" by Billy Phillips, "Love's Lips" by Jason Masi, "Running Out Of Line" by Billy Phillips, and "By My Side" by David Grey ----------------------These songs were unavailable on the streaming services at the time of publishing. You can hear them at the links below.Turn Your Car Around by Ben Novak: http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/10089Only In My Dreams by Billy Phillips: http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/163525
2021-07-1910 min
ParadoxicalAdam Lamb is Rethinking RestaurantsNote: This episode discusses a number of sensitive topics (sexual assault, substance abuse, suicide) and contains a lot of explicit language. My guest on this episode is Adam M. Lamb. Adam is a speaker, author, coach, and consultant to the hospitality industry as an expert in mental health and wellness, addiction, organizational culture, and mentorship. Known as “The Quantum Chef”, Adam has been a professional chef for over thirty years and is also the producer and host of the podcast Chef Life Radio, dedicated to inspiring professional chefs working towards a more equitable and sustainable culinary culture....
2021-07-141h 14
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Damn Honey" by Simon Fagan, "Power of a Woman" by Jason Masi, "Coward" by Troy Rayme, "Every Single Day" by Jennifer Daniels, and "MonsterMouth" by 9giants ----------------------Songs in this episode that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing are:----------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-bonus-episode-2-2021/Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-bonus-episode-2-2021/Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/
2021-07-1210 min
ParadoxicalDoug Brown on Pacing Yourself, Acceptance, and CommunityAs the chief learning officer of Summit Success International, Doug Brown manages the learning programs for Summit Success and also coaches lawyers, entrepreneurs and C-Level executives who are determined to make more money in less time so they can live the life they want and deserve. Initially inspired to pursue an entrepreneurial path from witnessing his mother sell Tupperware, Doug has spent the last 25 years working as an attorney, MBA professor, and entrepreneur who’s helped create and turn-around multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses.One of the ways that some sensitive rebels deal with the challenges of...
2021-07-071h 00
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Invincible" by Johnny Chase, "The Way of The World" by Jammy Harris, "Back to You" by WILD, "We Are The Stars" by Wintrow, and"Show Me Your Koozie" by Cort Carpenter----------------------Songs in this episode that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing are:----------------------Show link: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-bonus-episode-1-2021/Vote for your favorite hook here: https://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-bonus-episode-1-2021/Rate and review the show...
2021-07-0510 min
ParadoxicalTzeli Trianatfillou on Defining Success, Using Painful Events to Drive Change, and the Power of PausingMy guest for this episode is Tzeli Triantafillou. Tzeli is a Toxicologist and a Stress Resilience and Wellness Speaker and Coach. Using the same critical thinking that allowed her to synthesize cancer drugs in the laboratory, she founded MyndZen.com to be the bridge from stress and burnout to your most healthy, whole, powerful self. She helps clients use science and neurobiology to conquer toxic stress, defeat burnout, and live their best life.As a speaker, trainer, and integrative wellness coach, Tzeli brings science to life by reacquainting audiences with their own amazing internal neurobiology. She teaches...
2021-06-301h 06
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "My Ex Girl" by Jay P Jackson, "God Willing and the River Don't Rise" by Rich Pirone, "I Don't Care" by The Pete Rea Band, "Hold Steady" by Park Place Collective, and "Rise Up" by Guy Scheiman.----------------------Songs in this episode that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing are:----------------------Show link: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-73/Vote for your favorite hook here: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-73/
2021-06-2811 min
ParadoxicalDr. Serena Sterling on Repressed Emotions, Pain, and the Mind-Body ConnectionMy guest for this episode of The Sensitive Rebel is Dr. Serena Sterling. Serena is a certified Life Coach who holds a masters degree in International Journalism and a doctorate in clinical psychology, which she pursued because of her own experience of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome and finding ways to alleviate her own chronic pain from years of living with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In addition to her clinical work, which she does virtually with clients across the globe, Serena speaks on the topics of identifying and releasing repressed emotions as a means to alleviate pain and improve h...
2021-06-231h 10
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "This Night" by Playing With Fireworks, ""Stuck In The Spotlight" by Kamanda, "Meet Me Halfway" by Bouji Bailey, "Better" by Randolph Reid, and "A Cold One" by Kay Mott----------------------Songs in this episode that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing are:Meet Me Halfway by Bouji Bailey: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2592280A Cold One by Kay Mott: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2516051----------------------Show link: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-72/...
2021-06-2109 min
ParadoxicalTom Garcia on Using Sacred Space to Connect with Your Inner SelfThis episode is a bit different. You’re going to hear a lot about sacred spaces, ritual, and prayer today … but in more of a spiritual sense, not a religious one. Dr. Tom Garcia describes himself as a shamanic teacher and spiritual guide with a unique gift for helping people clear away the blocks that keep them from reaching their dreams and experiencing peace and happiness.Through wisdom born of personal experience and genuine humility, he helps people awaken, strengthen and deepen their connection within to rediscover their true voice and unearth their deepest calling....
2021-06-161h 11
The Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThe Hookblast Podcast with Mike McCreadyThis week we feature "Not An Option" by Kayscend, "This Time" by It's Ev, "Boost ft. Rastaa" by ASAZN, "I Got Nowhere to Go" by George Dooley, and "I'm Free" by Korgii----------------------Songs in this episode that were not available on the streaming services at the time of publishing are:I Got Nowhere To Go by George Dooley: https://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2589602----------------------Show link: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-71/Vote for your favorite hook here: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-71/
2021-06-1408 min