A HUMAN PROJECT

going from living in the back of a van at the age of 24to sitting next to whiskeytown lake is the intro for addiction recovery in today's podcast. eric zimmer joins wes and ryan in today's podcast sharing his survivor story aftera life of addiction and then recovery. just because we need to focus on our internal state, doesn't mean that we are no longer going to experience bad things, but it's what we do with it that makes the difference. creating a habit is very much like getting rid of or feeding an addiction. the treatment use to be to ignore, but now it's to realize there's a core that needs to be addressed in order to deal with the emotions that come with the addiction by using tools that work for the individual as we continue to contribute to society as a whole. links to check out: eric zimmer, lead voice of the one you feed podcast addictions and recovery aa's big book rethinking positive thinking episode on the one you feedpodcast red bicycle in the secret modules from superhuman.life

emotional castration of the american male is the topic of the day for with justin from stumvoll consulting here at A HUMAN PROJECT. men have lost their masculine edge and will to fight; they don't know what it takes to be a healthy, strong man anymore because they are given so many contradictory opinions. the fatherless generation is defined in different forms during the podcast, which now has come of age that those without a fatherly example are becoming fathers or father figures and yet have no guidance. it's about leading people back to the concept of what love is all about. when there's a reconciliation of the worth and value as a man, it allows a woman to work as a partner with him as it brings out the gold inside of her and what she was made to be, and vice versa. what if there was a masculine movement instead of a feminist onethat declared from men thatwomen deservea voice and share her authentic self with the world as well? what kind of leaders, both male and female, would we have then? the most manly thing someone can do is to reach that moment of vulnerability and be honest. links to check out: wesley chapman archives from art of charm with jordan harbinger children's book by kim trumbo about george the generous giraffe justin with stumvoll consulting men that helped bring about women's liberation the five love languages by gary chapman prince ea's viral video on healthy relationships by loving one's self first A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on getting rid of the shame on shame modules from superhuman.life

as a follow up from our last episode on boundaries, wes and ryan delve head on into ways we can become more aware of encounters we have in life with some simple tools for success. there's a lot that occurs every moment of everyday, but how much of it do we really even notice? by being more aware of our surroundings, we are able to see opportunities to build on our humanity and create a better world by bringing awareness for a better society. links to check out: geocaching A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about unbroken movie ptsd and the myth of ww2 article new year brings new utah laws news article nomore.org for domestic violence awareness modules from superhuman.life

there's just something about the holidays that bring out the true nature of a person. not only that, it's enhanced, so if someone is naturallydepressed because of situations in life, that depression can become almost overwhelming come the holidays. what happens when it's just too much to take anymore? everyone has the capability to be sad and has experienced sadness in some way in their life. but, there's a big difference between having sadness like the bluesrather thandepression; depression is when it starts to hurt a person's soul. the #1 thing you can do if you have somebody in your family that is struggling: go on a walk and use your ears, not your mouth. weather, food, and the stress of performing the part for the holidays becomes very very stressful for someone overwhelmed with depression. links to check out: upworthy article during world suicide prevention day A HUMAN PROJECT podcaston the power of words A HUMAN PROJECT podcastof how doctors aremurdering children prescription drug side effects true or false: suicide rates increase during holiday season self-sabotage journal therapy modules from superhuman.life

sometimes we're so focused on the end goal of the futurethat we're too distracted to enjoy the present. listen in as wes and ryan have an incredible conversation with blair reynolds from on the beam about what drives people and how to avoid self-sabotage. they go over the keys to success as you listen to a budding bromance continue. links to check out: one of three on the beam curators: blair reynolds on the beam: a new environment for entrepreneurs titans of industry A HUMAN PROJECTpodcast on dealing with emotional pain by curing, not treating A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on asking for help when dealing with one's own elmo effect A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on ryan losing weight recidivism A HUMAN PROJECT podcaston finding power in vulnerability A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on getting rid of shame wes's river video and experience from it A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on success meet ralph modules from superhuman.life

what would happen if you were given an opportunity for something life-changing but you missed out because you didn't answer your phone after not recognizing the number? how many instances do we miss out on events in life because we're not willing to open the door or answer the phone? but then, tender mercies sometimes appear in the form of a second chance when it is something that is a deep part of our life's purpose. such was the case for wes after eating a bad fajita. links to check out: unbroken movie A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on second chances in life #iamunbroken movement chickenpox keeps angelina jolie from movie premiere unbroken the book "fake it until you make it" concept spirit of ww2 A HUMAN PROJECT podcastabout being real with yourself modules from superhuman.life

is a nation only as strong as its leaders? should a leader be expected to take on the responsibility of his or her nations failures and successes? who are our leaders now that do something for a strong purpose? do they even exist, anymore? to become a strong leader one needs to rise up above the norm. who are some of your favorite leaders? links to check out: defining leadership george washington benjamin franklin joe de sena gary vaynerchuk winston churchill leadership leadership lessons from martin luther king, jr microwave generation baseball steroids scandal A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on sportsmanship A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about ray rice getting a second chance pop culture's place in the oval office "i can't breathe" video of ericgarner A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about american presidents opposition to i can't breathe campaign A HUMAN PROJECTpodcastwith joe de sena inteview, part 1 spartan up! podcast modules from superhuman.life other interesting links & references by natalie in the documentary america: imagine the world without her, dinesh d'souza talks about the strong leaders from our past that helped us create the idea of america. he asks thought-provoking questionslike where we would be if general george washington was killed during the revolutionary war and never became president?what if john wilkes booth didn't shoot abraham lincoln?

we are in the presence of greatness today with a modern spartan, joe de sena, as he talksamongst the trees with wes and ryan about resetting what normal is and physically working your wayinto a limitless mindset. learn how to do burpees from joe links to check out: joe de sena spartan up site how i carried the message to garcia by colonel rowan urban dictionary: spartan paraplegic spartan athlete michael mills ultra marathons A HUMAN PROJECT youth program going out into nature modules from superhuman.life other interesting links & references from natalie the city state of sparta was VERY different from many of the other city states of ancient greece. my great uncle, greg paul, has been an avid outdoor enthusiast his whole life, and has attempted to be the first person to climb mt. everest with twoknee replacements, documenting his journey, yet has had multiple obstacles preventing him from reaching the summit. instead of getting down from the shortcomings, he is fueled todo more, training and learning for the next climb, wherever it may be.he's taken all of his children on climbs as graduation gifts; sort of like a rite of passage for the mountains they will face in life. this wheeling enthusiast knows no bounds as he pursues what he loves, regardless of the supposed limits that could come with life in a wheelchair. AHUMAN PROJECT has our own example in charles.

after interviewing the incredible joe de sena from spartan race in our last episode, wes and ryan wanted to chat a little longer about the amazing examples from joe, so we're back for some more on what it means to be limitless! links to check out: spartan race homepage spartan up podcast spartan death race learn how to do burpees from joe A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on the power behind words secret life of walter mitty with ben stiller A HUMAN PROJECTpodcast on prioritizing and making time A HUMANPROJECT podcast on breaking the internet andsuperficial role models A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on easy steps to build a strong marriage joe de sena's spartan up! book modules from superhuman.life other interesting links & references from natalie "if at first you don't succeed..." we all know that we're suppose to try and maybe even try again in order to achieve our goal. according to the scots, robert the bruce coined that phrase while hiding out in a cave from the english. feeling pretty down and miserable (he was in a cave, after all), he noticed a spider trying to spin a web in the corner. it kept falling, but continued to get back up and push on until the web was complete. this motivated robert the bruce to not give up and try, try again until he successfully held the scottish throne. regardless of where or what motivated the concept of not giving up, it takes a lot of courage to succeed in something, just as the cowardly lion states in wizard of oz.a friend of mine recently posted on social media abouta lesson she learned from herdaughterjumping off the couchwith a little engine that could mentality,pep talking her way to successfully reaching her goal as she shifted her thoughts from "i thinkso" to "i can."it can all start with daily affirmations like this! this is natalie martin. we can do it!

have you ever had a life-altering experience while vacationing or on a road trip? or have youever realized that a choice you madedid something that changed the world? how cool would that be?!to change the world, one road trip at a time. according to wes and ryan, if you want to change the world, change the world in front of you by starting on the inside. what it comes down to is each of us helping each other, making it the ultimate road trip of life. we're either fueling a person or syphoning from their tank. links found in the show: road tripping the usa billy graham conversion concept of pay it forward wes's facebook video on everyone being able to change the world dr. todd we are the world foundation modules from superhuman.life