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#228: Control the controllables: getting out of God’s lane

Coming back from Iceland, I hit a wall. Low motivation, stagnation, the pull to numb out. And my first instinct was to fix it by forcing something new into existence: a new business, a new brand, a new thing to build. Turns out that was me swimming upstream, trying to play a role that was never mine to play. In this episode: * The post-Iceland tailspin and why awareness of those heavy feelings is actually the first gift * How I caught myself trying to do God's job instead of my own, and what shifted when I got back in my lane * The reframe that falling off track is the soreness of muscles rebuilding stronger * What the counting of the Omer teaches us about these 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, and why this window is a spiritual boot camp * The story of Nachshon walking into the Red Sea up to his nose before it split, and what faithful action really looks like * My seven-week training camp and the three daily buckets I'm tracking: connect, move, nourish * Why freedom equals discipline, and how structure is what actually lets you receive freedom Key takeaways: * Your lane is your energy, attitude, effort, and personal discipline. The path unveiling is not your job * Stagnation exposed is stagnation ready to move. Welcome it in by name * Keep your training camp almost too easy. You're working with your subconscious, not your ego * Give yourself three days of three controllable wins and watch the momentum generate and other areas unblock 👉 Buy Cosmic Breadcrumbs now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4 [https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4] 👉 Join the FTO WhatsApp group chat: https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup [https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup]

#227: 10 Takeaways from Iceland: Inner Child Work, Ancestral Healing, and the Sound of Freedom

Just got back from Iceland. Every time I go, I leave a different person. This episode is me unpacking the 10 biggest takeaways from co-facilitating this year's retreat alongside my mentor Joren, and some of these ones hit different. We go through all 10 downloads, including: * Why your inner child is still the one driving the car, and what to do about it * The fear vs. intuition distinction that most people are getting wrong * Why authentic expression is not a personality trait, it is a practice * What a sweat lodge taught me about my Jewish ancestral lineage and the power of the chain we are all a part of * Why journaling is the single best thing you can do for your spiritual growth * The science behind laughter and why "laughter is the sound of freedom returning" might be the most important line you hear this week This one is personal, raw, and full of the kind of stuff that only comes through when you put yourself in the fire (and the cold water) with a group of people doing real work. 👉 Buy Cosmic Breadcrumbs now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4 [https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4] 👉 Join the FTO WhatsApp group chat: https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup [https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup]

#226: The Open Energy Practice

Stop walking through the world with your blinders on…you're missing the magic! In this episode, I break down what I call the Open Energy Practice: an intentional way of showing up that turns ordinary moments into real connection, synchronicity, and joy. And yes, sometimes free ice cream. I share a couple of recent stories, including a simple question I asked a woman at the grocery store that genuinely moved her, and a hot bar run at Erewhon that turned into a whole vibe. These moments show you how small shifts in your energy can completely change your experience of daily life. But here's the thing: staying open isn't just about the good stuff. It's about not shutting down when that email pisses you off, when someone cuts you off in traffic, or when life gets hard. I'll walk you through how to stay open even then, plus a simple protection prayer I use to keep my energy safe when I'm out in the world. If you're ready to stop moving through life on autopilot and start inviting in the blessings, this one's for you. Key takeaways: * Why open energy is an unfair advantage for connection and joy * How to humanize everyday interactions (and why people notice) * The protection prayer that keeps your energy safe * How to stay open even when things get hard * A challenge: try this for one day and watch what comes back Your miracles are waiting. You just have to be open to receive them. 👉 View details on Iceland Retreat: https://www.intothewildwithin.com/iceland-mar2026 [https://www.intothewildwithin.com/iceland-mar2026] 👉 Buy Cosmic Breadcrumbs now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4 [https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4] 👉 Join the FTO WhatsApp group chat: https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup [https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup]

#225: Why willpower is overrated (and what actually works)

Stop relying on willpower to achieve your goals—it's setting you up to fail. And stop should-ing all over yourself!!  In this episode, I break down why your conscious mind (just 5% of your total mental power) can't win against your subconscious wiring (the other 95%), and what you can do instead. You'll discover the difference between push energy and pull energy, why motivation is like kindling but inspiration is the deeper log that keeps burning, and how to transform your "shoulds" into "musts" by finding your real leverage. I share personal examples—from staying in shape for my nieces and nephews to showing up on this mic for you—plus a powerful story from Tony Robbins about finding the leverage that actually creates lasting change. If you're tired of burning out, tired of the grind, and ready to catch the wave instead of constantly paddling, this episode is for you. Key takeaways: * The 5 horses vs. 95 horses framework for understanding willpower * How to motivate yourself to the point of inspiration * Why your leverage is almost never about you (and that's a good thing) * The "one thing" question that makes everything else easier or unnecessary It's time to stop should-ing all over yourself and start living with pull, not push. 👉 Buy Cosmic Breadcrumbs now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4 [https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4] 👉 Join the FTO WhatsApp group chat: https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup [https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup]

#224: I tweaked my back (again). Here's how I'm moving through it.

Monday morning, 6am, halfway through my workout, I lost my core brace on an RDL and felt my back tweak. Instantly I knew: frustration, fear, anger, and the urge to shut down and numb out for the rest of the day. Sound familiar? In this solo episode, I walk you through exactly what happened in real time as I navigated a back injury mid-week, mid-momentum, with a packed schedule and a big day ahead. I share the full spiral that hit me, the reframes I used to shift out of it, and the powerful breakthrough I received sitting in a cold tub that literally brought me to tears. This one is raw, honest, and still unfolding as I record it. Key Takeaways: * You don't have to feel 100% to show up 100%. That's the practice. * When life throws a curveball, the quality of your life is determined by how you respond, not by the curveball itself. * "How might this be happening for me?" is the most powerful reframe you can sit with. * The desire to numb out is a signal that a breakthrough is waiting on the other side. Don't numb out, tap in. * Your body is always communicating. Pain is not failure, it's a signal that your body is working exactly as designed. * You have everything you need within you. Stop outsourcing your own knowing. Still healing, still in it, still sharing the journey with you. 👉 View details on Iceland Retreat: https://www.intothewildwithin.com/iceland-mar2026 [https://www.intothewildwithin.com/iceland-mar2026] 👉 Buy Cosmic Breadcrumbs now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4 [https://amzn.to/4r5r4h4] 👉 Join the FTO WhatsApp group chat: https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup [https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/ftogroup]