From Bullsh*t to Botox to Bestseller with Sandra Lena Silverman | E206
Release Date: 08/13/2025
Education Advocate Who Understands The Assignment with Mary Lyn Hammer | 224
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Getting an education is one thing, but sometimes you need education on the financial part of education. You know, the debt you might go into trying to get the education. Education Advocate & CEO of Champion College Services Mary Lyn Hammer specializes in that very thing. From “what is a credit score” to understanding what paying interest vs principal and beyond, she has made it her life’s work to advocate for at-risk students (she was one herself) and provide the tools needed to succeed. It may not be most exciting topic out there, but it’s one that can change your life. So you...
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Entrepreneur Who Knows The Key Is Your Tribe with Erik Hatterscheidt | 223
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Erik Hatterscheidt knows what it's like to have a high-responsibility job and feel absolutely isolated by it. He also knows how hard it is to start and sustain a business (he's started many) and how failure is a guaranteed part of the journey. Turns out, he's not the only one out there. Men like him gather together around the world as a part of his moto expedition club. They pick a destination, pick a mission (from delivering medical supplies to exploring lost cities), take their motorcycles, and learn all the lessons that emerge along the way. That could be leadership or simply mindset shifts...
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Life & Fitness Coach Who Knows The Value Of A Therapeutic Match with Andreja Borin | 222
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The UK's Andreja Borin is a fitness and life coach (and she's about to get her doctorate), but she had to go through her own "stuff" to realize how to coach others. From an eating disorder to panic attacks to fainting during breathwork, Andreja has been there. She knows the importance of finding the right fit when it comes to seeking help–she got kicked out of group therapy once for not being a good enough participant for goodness sake. This is a must-listen for everyone. Because let's face it...we all could use some therapy. For more from Andreja: Andreja's Book: ...
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Healthcare CEO Hellbent On Spreading True Positivity In The Most Negative Times with Mike Baker | 221
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By all accounts, he's successful enough to just sit back and reep the benefits of his hard work. But that's not enough for healthcare CEO Mike Baker. He's on a self-led mission to spread positivity and curate optimism at all costs. Listen as he discusses how he rejects the idea that he's too optimistic and the difference between toxic positive and actual positivity. For more from Mike Baker: @miketheoptimist (Instagram) For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit
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Former Professional Skier Turned Realtor With A Powerful Message On Chronic Pain with Athena Brownson | 220
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Athena Brownson is no stranger to pain. As a former professional skier, she sustained so many injuries, her doctors warned that if she kept it up, she'd have to have her knees replaced before she was 30. After she retired, she found success as a Realtor in the Denver area, and all was great until Athena was hit with a major medical setback. Lyme Disease threatened her bodily peace, her mental peace, her work, everything. The daily pain was debilitating, and yet, she while she was no stranger to pain, she was also no stranger to resilience. That resilience can be seen in her discussion with...
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Motivational Speaker, Coach & Magician Who Practices What He Preaches: Don't Hide From Life with John Kippen | 219
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John 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: TED Talk: For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit
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A Couple Whose Relationship's Downfall Turned Into Its Saving Grace with Britton & Carolee Beckham | 218
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Carolee 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 Abuse Counselor Max...
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Recovering Addict Who Finally Discovered His Way To Get And Stay Clean with Jason Mazur | 217
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Jason 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: Cell: 812-361-6714 For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit
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Psychotherapist With A Conviction: You Are Not Your Trauma with Alisa Gracheva | 216
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Psychotherapist 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- For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit
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CEO/Founder of Real Estate Investment Firm Who Rebuilt His Life After Incarceration with Bo Belmont | 215
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Steven "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: (or the Belwood Investor app) Book: Email: For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit
info_outlineIn 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 beauty industry misinformation and helping women take control of their aging journey without losing their minds or their money. She discusses how she grew her Instagram following from 800 to over 200,000 through authenticity and a genuine desire to help others.
She emphasizes that aging isn't a battle—it's a transition, and beauty isn't just about how you look—it's about how you feel in your own skin, every single day.
This episode showcases Sandra's transformation from personal struggle to becoming a trusted guide for thousands, demonstrating the courage to redefine societal expectations around aging and beauty—truly embodying a life of Fearless Happyness.