Welcome to The Shift to Freedom podcast — the place where you will find the courage to show up as your most authentic self. My name is Ben Easter, and together we’ll explore the intersection of business and relationship through humorous and deep conversations. The goal is to move more into the aligned versions of who we are and free ourselves from the stories that limit or hold us back, either financially, socially, emotionally, or mentally. Join me and my collaborators, weekly, to start making the shift into freedom! This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Shift of Freedom podcast, we discuss the pervasive issue of overwhelm, its symptoms, and underlying causes. Joined by expert coach Clayton Olson, the conversation delves into how overwhelm manifests through procrastination and feelings of burnout, and the internal beliefs that exacerbate these sensations.
We provide practical frameworks for rethinking relationships with tasks, emphasizing the importance of...
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This episode is specifically designed for business owners who want more focus, less stress, and enhanced decision-making skills.
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In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, Paige and I dive into the concept of radical open-mindedness and its power to overcome overwhelm and stick it to stuckness. You’ll discover more possibilities, cultivate better relationships, and even how to enhance your own genius with a paperclip!
Join us as we share practical tips and thought exercises designed to foster a more open-minded approach. Whether you're tackling ever...
Imposter syndrome is fueled by the story that “I don’t belong” or “I haven’t earned it yet”. But the choice to belong is up to you.
In this episode, we talk about the concept of Radical Belonging, exploring how to make yourself the main character in your life and the authority figure of your own story. We focus on developing a sense of belonging everywhere, the importance of self-worth, and, crucially, overcoming imposter syndro...
How could your business benefit from radically believing in yourself? Imagine overcoming procrastination and imposter syndrome for good, simply by making the choice to believe in yourself wholeheartedly.
In this episode, we explore how discovering and believing in possibilities can help you overcome procrastination and boost your motivation. We'll discuss the 'maze mindset,' comparing problem-solving to navigating a maze and emp...
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own life or business? This episode takes a hard look at imposter syndrome, dissecting its roots and effects on authentic expression and interactions.
In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, we have a candid conversation about authenticity in both business and personal life.
Gain insights into the impact of inauthentic behavior, how to notice it, and what to do about it. We touc...
Imagine a life where you're at peace with your business, where you can face challenges with a calm and balanced mindset. This is the potential power of radical acceptance.
In this episode, we explore the power of radical acceptance as a solution to the overwhelm and struggles faced by business owners. We cover the life-altering impact of acceptance, illuminating how this simple mindset shift can help you navigate your business c...
Every single thing that you want in your world that you don't already have is sitting on the other side of some uncomfortable emotion or some uncomfortable experience.
In this episode of The Shift to Freedom, we look at the power of 'Radical Willingness'—a mindset shift that could be the key to unlocking your full potential. While Willingness alone won’t create the results you’re looking for, it’s table stakes to get in the game...
Do you ever get caught sacrificing yourself for the sake of others? Sometimes people-pleasing rears it’s head and gets in the way of your business and life being the way you want it to be.
In this episode we look at the powerful concept of radical responsibility. We explore how embracing full responsibility for our thoughts and actions can lead to significant personal and business growth.
Shifting away from people-pleasing be...
Do you ever feel tired of doubting your decision making? Wish you had more confidence, better boundaries, or more work-life balance?
Tuning in to this episode will give you important insight into something you might not have considered yet… your mindset.
In this episode we cover essential mindset transformations for business owners. Discover how making eight simple yet profound choices can amplify your personal power and effi...
Every time we are about to take a big step, and we question ourselves if we are on the right track or making the right choice, where does that voice come from? Is it fear of failure? Is it self-doubt, our gut waving at us, trying to stop us from making a mistake, or is it just us getting in our way?
In this MVP episode, I'm joined by Sophie Weill to identify where this voice comes from, how to avoid falling into a plateau ...
In this MVP episode, we talk about the zone of genius with Sophie Weill, Founder of the PR Agency Nude Nation Relations and host of the Active Ingredient podcast.
Together, we unravel this fascinating topic. We delve into what is the zone of genius, why it is often related to the Japanese "Ikigai" concept, and what we can do to operate 100% of the time in it.
We discuss what it takes to hone the skills that belong...
In this MVP episode, Ben and Clayton have a conversation about mindsets, experiences, egos, and uncertainty in life. A lot of us experience adversity and multiple challenges in our everyday life. It is up to us to be resilient and look forward to a brighter tomorrow. In this episode, Ben and Clayton focus on anti-fragility, its definition, and its various concepts.
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Ironically, acceptance is one of the most resisted concepts when it comes to wrapping our minds around it. It's an idea that is hard to grasp without confusing it with something else like tolerance, resignation, or agreement.
In this MVP episode, Clayton and I talk about one of the radical shifts we can make to change our world: radical acceptance. We delve into why it is so hard to connect with radical acceptance and embr...
Although success and failure are antonyms, in practice, they are complementary. In any endeavor, failing is the most logical way to reach success. The truth is that accomplishing something we want badly has more to do with the will to succeed than how and how many times we fail at trying.
In this MVP episode, we discuss radical commitment, the only tool we need to go through, manage, and conquer anything we put our minds i...
Most entrepreneurs, especially those who reach a certain level of success, sooner or later experience a sense of disbelief in their abilities and unworthiness of what they've accomplished; they feel like a fraud.
These feelings are best known as imposter syndrome. Although we are beings having human experiences, and it's completely normal to feel like this, there are ways to mitigate these sensations and slowly but surely, erase...
Approaching every aspect of life as a zero-sum game not only adds unnecessary pressure, but it chops off our creativity and forces us to operate from a scarcity mindset.
In this MVP episode, I'm joined by Clayton Olson to talk about the limitations of having a zero-sum game mindset, how it impacts our professional and personal lives, and how to avoid being trapped in it.
Our conversation revolves aroun...
Clayton and Ben are back with a MVP episode and this time they're talking about the importance of boundaries. Setting boundaries is key to having a meaningful life. They allow you to create space for the things that matter most to you. They protect your relationships. They save you time.
But it can be difficult to set boundaries with other people. We want to be liked, we don't want to rock the boat. We're afraid of what other pe...
“People pleasing brings a ton of limitations and really gets in the way of us being able to create adult relationships where there's vulnerability, authenticity, transparency, and a resilience in the connection where both people can be seen and actually loved,” explains co-host Clayton Olson. If you have a tendency toward people pleasing, you are likely not being your authentic self and may even be struggling to find your tribe. Tr...
Unworthiness is a layered and complex feeling; it can also be manifested in different ways, from overworking ourselves to exhaustion, imposter syndrome, or paralysis.
In this MVP episode, Clayton Olson helps me unravel unworthiness' tricky ways. We learn about the concept of worthiness, how it might be showing up in our lives, and what we can do to reverse unworthiness symptoms and effects.
Throughout our conversa...
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