Counterfeit Emotions Podcast with Curtis Morley

This episode explores the concept of emotional frequency, sensitivity, and transformation, featuring Kristin Mackey. The conversation blends science, spirituality, and emotional intelligence to explain how emotions operate as energy and how individuals can better process and elevate them.

A major focus is on reframing sensitivity as a strength, not a weakness, and learning how to manage emotional awareness without becoming overw...

This episode features Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar, who shares powerful insights on the difference between excellence and perfectionism, the role of failure in growth, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level.

Peter reflects on his journey from a young gymnast inspired by his coach to becoming an Olympic champion. He emphasizes the importance of vision, disciplined preparation, and learning through failure....

This episode features Curtis Morley interviewing Mike Draper, a social media creator and self-described “girl dad,” about parenting, identity, and emotional authenticity. The conversation blends fatherhood insights with deeper psychological themes—especially around counterfeit vs. authentic emotions.

Mike shares his journey from military service and law enforcement to building a large social media following, while emphasizing th...

This episode of Counterfeit Emotions features Curtis Morley and guest Kyle Reyes discussing how to foster unity in an increasingly divided world. The conversation centers on seeing people beyond surface-level differences and understanding their humanity through deeper context and connection.

Kyle shares his personal journey growing up in a multicultural household and how mentorship, education, and storytelling shaped his passion...

This episode features Curtis Morley interviewing Dallin Harmon about the deep inner journey from driven success to aligned living.

Dallin shares how growing up in financial hardship shaped his intense work ethic and entrepreneurial drive. While this led to business success—including startups and leadership roles—it also created an imbalance where his identity became tied to achievement.

A pivotal moment came when he felt a sp...

This episode of the Counterfeit Emotions podcast focuses on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and the power of human connection. Curtis is joined by Brandy Vega and Adam Fisher, founders of Promise to Live, who share deeply personal stories—including nearly losing their daughter to suicide—and how that experience led them to create a movement centered on making a simple but powerful promise: to reach out for help in mome...

This episode features Curtis interviewing Andrea Beckstrom, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and medical director at Label Mind. The conversation explores anxiety from both a clinical and personal perspective, with Andrea sharing her own journey through anxiety, perfectionism, and an eating disorder that developed in her youth.

They unpack how anxiety functions as a protective mechanism but can spiral into destruct...

In this episode of the Counterfeit Emotions Podcast, host Curtis Morley welcomes therapist Michael Anderson to explore the nature of love, emotional awareness, and personal healing. The conversation dives into how many emotions people experience are actually counterfeit emotions—protective reactions that mask deeper, authentic feelings.

Michael shares insights from his work in therapy, particularly around relationships, addictio...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Curtis Morley sits down with motivational speaker and author Jeff Griffin for a raw conversation about resilience, identity, and choosing purpose over self-pity.

Jeff shares his journey from growing up in Cache Valley with dreams of playing college football, to facing devastating setbacks—including quitting football under pressure and later becoming paralyzed from the waist down aft...

In this episode of Counterfeit Emotions, host Curtis Morley sits down with lifelong friend and financial advisor Jesse Sitterud to explore the difference between living as a victim, a victor, and ultimately a vessel. What begins as nostalgic storytelling about their small-town upbringing in Ferron, Utah, quickly turns into a deeply emotional and transformative conversation about pain, purpose, mindset, and growth.

Curtis recounts a ...

In this episode of The Counterfeit Emotions Podcast, host Curtis Morley sits down with therapist, advocate, and podcaster Kylee Shields for a deep, emotionally rich conversation about vulnerability, authenticity, shame, and belonging.

Kylee shares her nonlinear journey into therapy — from creative writing and AmeriCorps to wilderness therapy and ultimately becoming a clinical director working with youth who have experienced abus...

In this deeply moving episode of the Counterfeit Emotions Podcast, host Curtis Morley sits down with DaSheek Akwenye, whose life journey spans apartheid-era Namibia, collegiate athletics in the U.S., and leadership in higher education.

DaSheek shares his experience growing up under apartheid, witnessing systemic racism and dehumanization firsthand, and how his mother’s unwavering faith, hope, and compassion shaped his response t...

In this deeply compassionate and hopeful conversation, Curtis Morley interviews Clay Olsen, co-founder of Fight the New Drug, about the realities of pornography consumption, its neurological and societal impacts, and—most importantly—the path to genuine recovery.

Clay shares the origin story of his work, including early research, cultural shifts fueled by technology, and the growth of shame-free education about porn’s consequenc...

In this heartfelt and deeply vulnerable episode, Curtis Morley sits down with mental health advocate, author, and co-host of Dad Bods & Beards, Tyson Allred. Together they explore Tyson’s transformational journey—from struggling with depression, self-worth, financial pressure, and identity as a husband and father to discovering hope, healing, and purpose through vulnerability and community.

Tyson opens up about writing his b...

Colby Bauer, co-founder of Thread and creator of the nonprofit Carry On, joins Curtis Morley to share a deeply personal and powerful journey of entrepreneurship, identity, trauma, faith, and healing. The episode begins with Colby’s early spark for entrepreneurship at age 14, which later evolves into the creation of Thread—an innovative wallet company built from a mix of creativity, action-sports influence, and a desire to disrupt a...

This episode of Counterfeited Emotions features a powerful conversation between Curtis Morley and guest Jill Schulman, former Marine, leadership expert, and author of The Bravery Effect. Together, they explore how fear silently shapes our decisions, how bravery is built like a muscle, and why discomfort is essential for growth. Jill shares her personal journey—from struggling through Marine Corps training to skydiving on her book l...

In this deeply inspiring episode, Emotionologist Curtis Morley sits down with Jenn Drummond, an entrepreneur, mother of seven, and the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits—the second-highest peaks on every continent, a task most mountaineers consider more difficult than summitting the Seven Summits, which are well-tracked and commonly navigated. Jenn shares how a near-fatal car accident awakened her to the reality that “so...

Who better to discuss stewardship and ownership with Emotionologist, Curtis Morley, than one of the industry’s leading estate planners? Listen in as David shares a life-changing experience he had with Gail Miller, former owner(steward) of the Utah Jazz. Curtis and David go deep on how the things we think we own end up owning us. The principles of stewardship tap into the truth that everything can be taken from us except for the cor...

The ChatGPT Announcement Just Opened Up More Counterfeits of Love.  In a world obsessed with instant pleasure, emotional numbness, and digital fantasy, this episode cuts through the noise to reveal the truth about love, intimacy, and connection. Emotionologist, Curtis J. Morley, bestselling author, and creator of Counterfeit Emotions, sits down with Dr. Chelom Leavitt, a renowned BYU researcher on mindfulness and healthy sexuality,...