Fearless Happyness Podcast

Fearless Happyness Podcast

The Fearless Happyness Podcast showcases phenomenal individuals, from across the United States and from all walks of life, who overcame serious traumas, addictions, life obstacles and challenges to living the life of their dreams. Listen in as each week, Max and his guests sit down to share their experiences and spread strength, hope and faith to help others also become fearless in their pursuit of happiness!!

Episodes

December 3, 2025 57 mins

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 ...

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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: 

JohnKippen.com

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

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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 spiritu...

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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: Jason.81@hotmail.com

Cell: 81...

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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- www.since.life

 

For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit

MaxNijst.org

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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: 

belwoodinvestments.com (or the Belwood Investor app) 

Book: Fractured To Fra...

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About — The Colin James Barth Outreach

 

Mother (of 6) Author, and Charity Founder Julie Barth is a force to be reckoned with. Her daughter Tatym suffers from a rare genetic condition called Primordial Dwarfism, which led her to have over 40 surgeries to repair her trachea. She lost her husband to pancreatic cancer when her oldest was ten and the youngest was six months. And yet, she never quit. Not even when she found herself in a...

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Marcel Clarke is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey to success. An honor student of the streets, he transformed his life. Now, he is a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer, with investments in the stock market and cryptocurrency. Marcel is also a community advocate, speaker, and mentor, dedicated to sharing industry knowledge and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Marcel discusses his journey with...

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Entrepreneur and Business Strategist Serina Justiniano has been through it...but it hasn't stopped her yet. Listen to her discuss her upbringing, betrayals by professionals she should have been able to trust, personal and professional setbacks, and how she ultimately got to where she is today (which is being a total entrepreneurial badass, by the way) without losing the most important part along the way: herself.

 

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Estil Wallace is a father, husband, entrepreneur and investor who has been sober for over 20 years (like Max!) Listen to him discuss his journey from addiction and homelessness to entrepreneurial business success...and all the highs and lows in between.

 

For More from Estil: cornerstonehealingcenter.com

 

Instagram and Youtube:  @estil_wallace  (Podcast: Struggle & Strive)

 

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Get ready to be amazed at your own power. Yep, you've had it inside you all along: your voice. Vocal Transformation Coach Maryn Azoff shares her own triumphant story of incredible healing through the power of her voice as well as tips for how to find yours. You don't want to miss this important episode. And dare we suggest you watch it this time on YouTube? We found it extremely helpful to see Maryn as she coaches (and you) through...

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September 17, 2025 52 mins

Author, Speaker, Human Relations & Perspective Coach, and Yoga Teacher Troy Hadeed speaks with Max about the importance of LOVE in this day and age. And as many identifiers as there are above to describe Troy and what he does, he discusses his passion about his wish for us not to always need to categorize ourselves. Like his book title says, we're not all that different. 

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In this powerful conversation with Max Nijst, Andrew Ecker shares his extraordinary transformation from a life shattered by generational trauma, addiction, and 3.5 years in federal prison to becoming a renowned drum circle facilitator who has led over 5,000 healing circles across psychiatric lockdowns, cancer treatment centers, and Native American reservations.

Drawing from his Apache, Irish, and German heritage, Andrew reveals how...

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In this profound conversation with Max Nijst, Melissa Osorio shares how losing her brother at age three and her father's murder at sixteen set her on a relentless pursuit of success that ultimately led to emotional bankruptcy.

Despite building thriving businesses and achieving financial freedom in America, she found herself at 36 facing a complete breakdown that forced her to confront two decades of suppressed trauma.

Melissa revea...

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In 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 ro...

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What happens when a life-altering hypnosis experience in a room of 400 people completely transforms your ability to connect with others? In this captivating episode, Max sits down with CJ LEDY, mindset coach, keynote speaker, and author of "Tune Your Mind," who shares his remarkable journey from crippling social anxiety to becoming a sought-after speaker working with Fortune 100 companies and professional athletes. |

CJ opens up ab...

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jamie Tall, a recovery coach, YouTube content creator, and self-proclaimed "hope dealer" who's transforming lives through authentic storytelling. Jamie shares their powerful journey from addiction to advocacy, revealing how they've built a platform that brings hope to thousands in recovery.

In this episode, w...

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Join Max Nijst for a transformative conversation with Joel Bein, founder of Human Liberation, who shares his revolutionary discovery that our beliefs—not our circumstances—create our reality. In this profound episode, Joel reveals how negative beliefs hidden in the subconscious mind are the root cause of self-doubt and suffering, and demonstrates his groundbreaking approach to permanently removing these limiting beliefs for immedia...

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What if one concert could save a life? In this powerful episode, Max sits down with world-renowned classical guitarist Jonathan Taylor, who shares not just his musical journey but a lifetime of discipline, heart, and resilience. He opens up about the struggles of youth, the grind behind greatness, and the moment a stranger decided not to end his life after attending Jonathan's performance. It's a raw, thoughtful, and uplifting conv...

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What happens when success masks deep inner pain? On this episode, Max sits down with Jason LaChance, a former radio personality turned recovery advocate. Jason opens up about growing up in a household marked by addiction, finding early escape in unhealthy habits, and how his career in broadcast media fueled his downward spiral. But this is a story of hope. Jason shares the moment that nearly cost him his life and how t...

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