How to Identify & Break Free from Habits That Quietly Control Your Life

Misogi Challenges: How Doing Something Hard Redefines Who You Are

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we explore the idea of a Misogi—a single, year-defining challenge with a real chance of failure that breaks routine and reshapes identity. Cameo shares her own Misogis, from endurance hiking to recording an album, releasing a book, and shares a possible 2026 Misogi! You’ll hear: • what a Misogi is and where the idea comes from • why the 50% chance of failure matters • how big goals interrupt autopilot and build identity • examples from hiking 29029 to recording at London Bridge Studio • creative and lifestyle Misogi ideas listeners can try • choosing challenges that require preparation and scare you • identity change vs. résumé lines • community invitations and sharing your Misogi If you’re not following me @cameoelysebraun or @thecameoshowpodcast on Instagram, those are the best places to catch clips and keep up with new episodes. You can also email or text the show anytime. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support] More Cameo - Word up! Sign up for The Weekly Reset Newsletter! https://www.cameoelysebraun.com [https://www.cameoelysebraun.com] https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun [https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun] https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support]

Let People Be People

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/fan_mail/new] Holiday gatherings can stir up our oldest habits: scripting conversations, bracing for drama, and quietly trying to direct every moment so it feels safe and efficient. I share the mindset shift that changed my year—letting people be exactly who they are—and why that simple choice made my interactions more enjoyable.  Instead of rehearsing comebacks or managing the room, we focus on boundaries, acceptance, and conserving emotional energy. Acceptance isn’t approval; it’s a strategy for staying grounded and present. You’ll hear how this approach softens conversations, lowers reactivity, and reduces the pressure to fix people who never asked for coaching in the first place. If you’re ready to swap control for clarity and leave gatherings feeling lighter, this conversation will give you language, structure, and courage to try. Follow The Cameo Show Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/thecameoshowpodcast] on Instagram, share this with someone who needs a calmer holiday, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find these tools. Your stories keep this community grounded—tell me how your next conversation goes. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support] More Cameo - Word up! Sign up for The Weekly Reset Newsletter! https://www.cameoelysebraun.com [https://www.cameoelysebraun.com] https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun [https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun] https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support]

Anxiety Club with Wendy Lobel

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/fan_mail/new] What if anxiety didn’t have to be a private battle? In this episode, we sit down with Emmy Award–winning director-producer Wendy Lobel, whose 30-year career includes work with PBS, A&E, VH1, MSNBC, and Nickelodeon. Her feature debut, Anxiety Club—blends humor, evidence-based therapy, and the power of storytelling to make mental health feel more human. In Anxiety Club, comedians like Tiffany Jenkins, Joe List, and Eva Victor pull back the curtain on panic, OCD, and social dread—revealing how avoidance keeps fear in charge and how small, repeatable steps can build real ease. Through sharp humor and on-camera exposure therapy, the film transforms “run from it” into “move toward it,” reminding us that the antidote to anxiety isn’t control… it’s courage. Wendy shares why comedians became the perfect storytellers, how the mantra “Maybe it will, maybe it won’t” helps people tolerate uncertainty, and what the CBT triangle (thoughts, feelings, behaviors) teaches us about changing the patterns that keep us stuck. We also explore everyday tools; like meditation, box breathing, exercise, and medication—that create balance in real life. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this level of anxiety normal?” or “How do I support someone I love when I can’t see what they’re feeling?”—this conversation offers clarity, empathy, and next steps you can start today. We also highlight the film’s festival journey, community screenings, and where to stream Anxiety Club at home. 🎬 Watch the film: jolt.film [https://on.jolt.film/share_anxiety_club] Find more about Anxiety Club on the website [https://www.anxietyclubmovie.com/] or IG [https://www.instagram.com/anxietyclubmovie?igsh=MXJmbndkemIyN3prdQ==]. 🎧 Listen now, and share this episode with someone who needs it. If it helps you feel seen, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us—what small exposure or calming practice will you try this week? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support] More Cameo - Word up! Sign up for The Weekly Reset Newsletter! https://www.cameoelysebraun.com [https://www.cameoelysebraun.com] https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun [https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun] https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support]

No Shame Game: Exposing Gross, Awkward, & Hilariously Human Moments

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/fan_mail/new] Usually, we’re here to dig deep—to spark reflection, build better habits, and help you get your life together (or at least try). But this episode? Pure, unapologetic nonsense. We’re ditching the filters, the shame, and the polished self-help vibe to talk about the stuff you might usually leave behind closed doors—the things most people experience but don’t talk about because they’re embarrassing, taboo… or dare we say, immature.  From cringe-worthy moments to gross and awkward experiences, we expose our weird, tackle the things we all wonder about, and give raw, on-the-fly answers. Think of this as hanging out with your best friends: embracing the WTF?, laughing at the chaos, and sharing honest (and sometimes graphic) confessions.  It’s 100% for entertainment—a break from all the heaviness, no lessons, no self-improvement… just real talk, laughs, and a reminder that life isn’t meant to be taken so seriously all the time. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support] More Cameo - Word up! Sign up for The Weekly Reset Newsletter! https://www.cameoelysebraun.com [https://www.cameoelysebraun.com] https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun [https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun] https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support]

How to Identify & Break Free from Habits That Quietly Control Your Life

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/fan_mail/new] Pick a Page! What if your most normal habit is quietly steering your life? In this episode, we crack open a page from The Reset Button to explore how everyday coping mechanisms—like alcohol, social media, and shopping—get normalized and how to take your power back. In this episode: * How “normal” habits quietly shape your time, money, and presence * The hidden safety net of familiarity—and the real cost of staying stuck * Why temptation feels like it’s everywhere (from grocery store samples to your feed) * The power of asking: Is this helping or hurting? * How shifting “I can’t” → “I don’t” changes identity, not just behavior * The 3 Rs framework—Reflect, Reset, Reinvent—to turn awareness into action * Practical tools: social scripts, alternative rituals, and habit audits * The fast gains of getting intentional—clearer mornings, reclaimed hours, stronger self If you’re craving sustainable change, curious about how to determine your coping mechanism, or just ready to stop numbing and start noticing, this episode meets you where you are and invites you one step further. Follow, review, and share with someone who might need their own reset today. Grab your copy of The Reset Button [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7MPYGJZ/] from Jeff Bezos on Amazon. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support] More Cameo - Word up! Sign up for The Weekly Reset Newsletter! https://www.cameoelysebraun.com [https://www.cameoelysebraun.com] https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun [https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun] https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083952/support]