Cancer Survivor Who Wants You To Focus On Your Cans Instead of Your Can'ts
Release Date: 04/02/2026
Cancer Survivor Who Wants You To Focus On Your Cans Instead of Your Can'ts
Fearless Happyness Podcast
You're going to have challenges–that's life. What's up to you is what you do when you are faced with them. Do you fold? Or do you rise to the occasion, when that might be a full hip replacement after having three children, then signing up to row across the Atlantic Ocean, THEN undergoing a major surgery and chemo for bowel cancer...oh and then volutarily choosing to be a part of the Everest Base Camp Marathon three years after her diagnosis? Felicity Ashley rose to the occasion. Big time. Listen as she tells Max all about it. It's inspiring, as you might guess. For more from...
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Expanded State Guide Who Wants You To Experience Transformation with Michael Tierno | 236
Fearless Happyness Podcast
Have you ever wanted to get out of your mind for a minute? Michael Tierno was curious, so at 42 he went down to Peru for an ayahuasca retreat and did just that. It changed his entire life, and while he doesn't exactly offer the same experience as his own (although he can tell you where to go), through his one-on-ones and 4-day retreats, he can help you get there...if you're willing. It might be a new approach for us in the Western world, but it's an ancient practice full of hidden benefits. Listen to Michael talk about the range of issues he's assisted his clients rid themselves of, the...
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Compassion Advocate Who Talks The Talk & Walks The Walk with Gissele Taraba | 235
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Gissele Taraba never imagined her lifelong dream to work in Canada's child welfare system would end in burnout. And she certainly didn't expect to start a new career, become an author, become a podcaster, and be in the process of making a documentary. And she really really didn't think all would be around the ideas of self love and compassion. But here she is, and she is thriving. Through her personal discovery of her lack of self love and lack of compassion for herself, Gissele has dedicated her life to helping others discover the power of meeting those challenges head on. Whether it's...
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The Addiction Doctor Whose Been There & Recovered From That with Dr. Jason Giles
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Dr. Jason Giles was not going to be an alcoholic for a very specific reason–his dad was an alcoholic and made him feel inadequate. He didn't go down that road, but becoming a doctor in the field of anesthesia gave him access to something else: fentanyl. In a major plot twist, what started as his own personal recovery turned into a passion for working with addicts. While other doctors don't have to necessarily share in the same plight as their patients, Dr. Giles is convinced that there is something special about him being able to understand where his patients have been as well as them seeing...
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The Ultimate Survivor Who Vowed Never To Become A Victim Again with Wendy Alexander | 233
Fearless Happyness Podcast
What would you do if you found yourself in a seemingly impossible situation? Would you crumble? Would you find a way to make it through? We'd all like to say we'd make it, but it's a lot easier said than done. Wendy Alexander was put in one of those impossible situations. About to give birth to her cheating, abusive boyfriend's baby. No money in their joint account after he stole it. Saddled with the house debt. And no way to make money after her daughter arrived. She wallowed for a minute, sure. But that was the last time she would ever be a victim again. Listen as she tells Max about how she...
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The Guy Who Knows How To Stop Living By Default And Start Living By Design with Kelea Kanae | 232
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It can't be that the only way you can you get what you want, that the only way you can get where you want to go, that the only way you can become who you want to be is LUCK. If that's the case, what's the point? At least that's how Kelea Kanae sees it. You have agency, you have the options all out in front of you, and neuroscience can help! Listen to Kelea talk to Max about his passion for helping others unlock what he was able to unlock for himself. That's not just abundance in terms of money (although he has), not just output (although he helps with that too), but an overall mental and...
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Former Military Officer Turned Businesswoman Who Recognizes It's All A Choice with Zoe Karli | 231
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Zoe Karli is in control–at least that's the way she likes it. As a former military officer who also comes from a military family, Zoe is used to things changing...like a lot. As in living in 44 states alot. Instead of letting the change upend her, she calls them "adventures". One "adventure", however, left her helpless: seizures. They threatened to sideline her, and she dipped into a little bit of the "why me" camp. But then came the reframing: she had a CHOICE to either be her own ally or her own enemy. And she conquered it. Listen to her talk to Max about her experience and how it affects...
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Business Partners Who Swear By Doing The Deep Work To Thrive with Jo & Vicky of Canine Business Academy | 230
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You can be really good at what you do and not know how to actually run the business part of what you do. And what does that lead to? Nothing good. And what about a partnership? What if you and your partner butt heads and have different ways of doing literally everything? Jo and Vicky of Canine Business Academy know these challenges first hand, and they talk with Max about how they not only dug deep and did the work to become a powerhouse duo using their respective strengths, but also how to scale and grow in the professional canine industry. Podcast: Let’s Talk Dog Business Book: Let’s...
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Real Estate Investor Who Knows The Value In Investing In Others with Jacopo lasiello | 229
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Italian entrepreneur Dr. Jacopo Iasiello is an international expert in real estate investment, specializing in auctions and short sales. Beginning his career at age 18 as a gemologist in the precious jewelry sector in Italy, creating and developing a successful jewelry franchise that boasted millions of dollars in revenue. After obtaining his Ph.D. in International Business Management, Jacopo moved to Florida to pursue his passion for real estate alongside a group of trusted investors. Listen to him talk about his passion for helping others find their own path to personal and financial...
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Unlikely Brain Surgery Survivor Who Took Up Hypnotherapy To Remember Herself with Amira Nystrom | 228
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Given a 1% chance to survive a brain surgery, Amira Nystrom said "let's go for it". She did survive, but the aftermath was not easy. Called the "neighborhood puppy", she had to start all over, learn how to do everything like a child would, depend on everyone. And that was fine, but what wasn't was her recall. She couldn't remember anyone, not really, and it created anguish. A decision to move from the mainland to Hawaii was the first step in a move toward something new. She chose herself over and over and ended up in the jungle to study what else...the brain. Enter hypnotherapy and a window...
info_outlineYou're going to have challenges–that's life. What's up to you is what you do when you are faced with them. Do you fold? Or do you rise to the occasion, when that might be a full hip replacement after having three children, then signing up to row across the Atlantic Ocean, THEN undergoing a major surgery and chemo for bowel cancer...oh and then volutarily choosing to be a part of the Everest Base Camp Marathon three years after her diagnosis? Felicity Ashley rose to the occasion. Big time. Listen as she tells Max all about it. It's inspiring, as you might guess.
For more from Felicity Ashley:
Social Media: @felicityashleyspeaker
Book: Stronger Than The Storm
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