Best Psychobabble This Is Podcasts (2025)

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The Power of Gathering: Science-Backed Ways to Combat Loneliness Through Group Connection [240] 16:54

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Ever felt that electric energy ripple through a crowd at a concert, sports game, or peaceful protest? That's not just your imagination—it's collective effervescence, and it's something we're deeply wired for as humans. In this episode, we'll dive into the fascinating science behind why gathering together matters for our mental health, especially in…

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How Safety Becomes Love: Rewiring Your Nervous System for Connection 23:32

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In this module, we explore why healthy love can feel unfamiliar — even uncomfortable — when your nervous system is used to chaos or stress. You’ll learn how your brain adapts to emotional environments, why joy can feel out of reach, and how tiny moments of safety can transform your entire relational world. What you’ll learn: Why calm love can initi…

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EP 27 Compassion and Exciting, Fancy Psychobabble With Andrea Hollingsworth 1:06:42

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This is the episode Steve's been teasing for more than a month! Tony and Steve talk compassion with Andrea Hollingsworth. Listen in as Andrea crowd surfs the "live studio audience" and dispels the idea that compassion is a lot of workplace hugs. The guys talk to her about the difference between empathy and compassion, and discuss the fight or fligh…

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Why We Repeat Patterns — And How to Heal Through Relationship 19:06

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In this module of the video course, we explore why we repeat the same relationship patterns — even when we know they’re not good for us — and how understanding your emotional wiring can shift everything. You’ll learn: Why familiar relationships feel magnetic (even when they hurt) How early belonging shapes adult attraction The difference between he…

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Fighting is not ok ( although some people think it is ) 7:13

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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Caring What Others Think Isn't Your Weakness [239] 26:11

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Have you been told (or told yourself) not to care what others think? Spoiler alert—caring what others think isn't a bad thing. In fact, it's completely natural and wired into us as humans. The real issue? Trying to stop that caring or caring too much about what others think and letting that concern disconnect us from ourselves and others. We'll cov…

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Living in Higher Frequency: A Guide to inner Freedom - Part 2 22:51

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In Part Two of this powerful conversation, John Kim and Shaka Senghor go even deeper into healing, alignment, and the spiritual mechanics of change. Shaka opens up about: How alignment shapes everything you attract What manifestation really is — and what it’s not Moving from shame into self-respect How imagination kept him alive in solitary confine…

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How to fix your Jewish marriage ! 7:51

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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EP 26 $600k Worth of Stats, Confused Culture, and Dissent with Weslie Porter 1:15:57

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The guys talk to Weslie Porter, Director of People Analytics for the State of Utah, and he drops some amazing stats that have the ability to change how you view HR. Wes gives some amazing insights into motivation, dissent, and the actual role of human resources. From artillery specialists in the Army to private sector employees just onboarded, how …

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How Shaka Senghor Turned His Life Into a Beacon of Hope - Part 1 26:11

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In this uplifting and deeply human conversation, John Kim sits with bestselling author and speaker Shaka Senghor to explore healing, forgiveness, purpose, and the power of rewriting your story. Shaka shares: What it meant to write a letter to his mother after decades The journey from incarceration to inner transformation How forgiveness liberated h…

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Hard Things to Bring Up in Therapy: The Honest, Human Side of Love. 18:18

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In this episode, we explore the questions people are often afraid to ask out loud — the confusing, intimate, and deeply human moments that shape our relationships. From wondering if you’ve ever truly been in love, to navigating sticky boundaries, to deciding whether to stay or leave… we’re going there. We grouped your questions into three core them…

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Sympathetic Fear vs. Sympathetic Joy: What Are You Tuning Into? [238] 22:50

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In this episode, Henry and Aimee explore the fascinating science behind emotional contagion and how we're constantly picking up signals from those around us. They dive into why sympathetic joy can be such a powerful practice—and why it's often harder than it seems. Learn how to become more aware of the emotional "frequency" you're tuned into and di…

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Understanding Your Triggers: The Science That Sets You Free 22:51

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This episode is an excerpt from our video course module on understanding trauma and the nervous system. In it, we break down trauma in a way that finally makes sense. You’ll learn why trauma isn’t about the “big event,” but about unbearable emotional experiences without a relational home — and why your brain responds exactly the way it does. Follow…

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EP 25 Yea... International HR with Desma and Elrona D'Souza 1:27:30

15d ago1:27:30

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The guys talk to Desma and Elrona D'Souza, the "HR Sisters" and owners of S&K HR Consulting. What is it like to live in a country where 80% of the population is imported? What is similar between HR in Dubai and the US, what is different? If you give somebody a bobblehead of Tony in Dubai is it a positive thing or not? Desma D'Souza - After spending…

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“We Felt Abandoned”: Therapists Process the End of SOP 53:18

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This episode brings together members of John Kim’s Single on Purpose coaching team for an unfiltered, deeply human conversation about what happened when the SOP community was suddenly closed. These are therapists, coaches, and facilitators — doing therapy on each other — exploring the activation, the grief, the meaning, and the unexpected wounds th…

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Is A Marriage A Partnership ? 9:30

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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How To Help A Friend That’s Struggling In Marriage 7:34

20d ago7:34

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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When Your Partner Can’t Meet Your Needs… Do You Stay or Go? 27:40

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In this module of the video course, we explore what really happens inside relationships when two people are trying — and struggling — to grow. We talk about emotional language, repair, anger, shutdown, nervous-system responses, and what it means to feel safe with someone for the first time. Whether you’re navigating conflict, trying to understand y…

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We're Wired to Give, But Are You Giving Too Much? [237] 24:06

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'Tis the season of giving! Or maybe the season of giving too much? In this episode, we'll talk about the positive effects of giving, such as the release of dopamine and endorphins, which create a 'helper's high.' And then... we'll talk about the importance of recognizing and respecting our limits so we don't give too much (and venture into that spa…

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EP 24 Breaking News! 2026 Work Elevated Theme... Again, with JoyLynn Jeppson 1:07:33

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This episode includes the long awaited announcement of the theme of the 2026 Work Elevated Conference. JoyLynn Jeppson joins the guys to announce the theme (which is NOT Steve Smith), tell her story and remind of how sexist the '90's were. The episode was delayed when Tony damaged the original recording and it had to be rerecorded. JoyLynn shares d…

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Going Rogue: The Truth About Becoming Yourself 22:27

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In this raw, unfiltered reflection, John shares the real story behind going rogue as a therapist — from coffee-shop sessions to walk-and-talks, to breaking every rule therapy school ever taught him. He explores the lifelong pattern of exchanging truth for membership, the fear of being seen, and the moment one client validated everything he was terr…

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Hard Things to Bring Up in Therapy | Stay or Go? 18:34

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In today’s Q&A, we get into the real questions people ask when they’re standing at the edge of a relationship crossroads. When you’re torn between fear and intuition… when the attraction feels off… when you’re trying to communicate your way through a situationship… when you’re healing but also craving connection… when you don’t know if you’re choos…

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Why Couples Repeat the SAME Argument (And How To Stop) 28:32

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Full Video Course HERE All modules, worksheets, and bonus sessions. This video compiles key moments from the second core module from our relationship course - "How to Fight Without Fighting" You'll learn: Why repair looks completely different for each partner How to ask for (and give) permission to reopen old conversations What to do when you still…

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The Power of Good Enough Parenting & Calling Out Our Moms [236] 18:14

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How's In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek explore the theme of gratitude, specifically focusing on the nurturing roles of mothers and other caregivers in our lives. They discuss the concept of 'good enough parenting' as introduced by Dr. Donald Winnicott, emphasizing that parents don't need to be perfect bu…

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EP 23 Superpowers for Grown-ups With Tami Bajema 1:24:21

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In this week's episode, the guys talk with Tami Bajema about the revolutionary idea that weaknesses are just strengths turned up a little too high. Tami talks about helping people find their Super Powers (the intersection of what they're good at, what they like to do, and their perseverance/marketability) starting in elementary school and during in…

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How We Survived Therapy School (Barely) 27:29

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In this raw, unfiltered conversation, John & Vanessa reveal the emotional, financial, and spiritual journey of entering — and surviving — the mental health world. From burnout and red tape to awakening and purpose, this episode exposes the hidden side of the therapist pipeline and why so many helpers feel lost, exhausted, or misled. They share: The…

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The way to get your spouse to change 8:08

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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Reducing Negative Self-Talk With Illeism (it's a thing!) [235] 18:19

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How's your self-talk? If you're like most folks, it's probably not as kind as you'd like. In this episode, we'll talk about the power of positive self-talk and gratitude. We'll get into how the chatter of those more critical self-talk "voices" can be navigated and even the positives behind them (with some attention to Internal Family Systems perspe…

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The 12 Principles of Secure Love + How to Fight Without Fighting 20:26

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🎓 Full video course: HERE All modules, worksheets, and bonus sessions. This video compiles key moments from two core modules from our relationship course: Module 1 — The 12 Principles: a practical framework for secure-functioning relationships. These aren’t rules to follow perfectly - they’re principles that guide how you show up when things get ha…

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EP 22 Eating the Otter Pops, Setting Up The New HR Department, Big Deal Recruiting, and Why People Leave 1:42:21

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In this episode Tony and Steve attack how to take over a dysfunctional HR department or start a department of one. They coin a new phrase, "Eat the Otterpops", discuss how to build recruiting on a solid foundation, and have a lot of fun along the way. Steve gives some incredible new insights into what demotivates employees with some new research fr…

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Starting Over at 52: The Day I Chose New Lenses 17:56

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At 52, John realizes how often we trade our truth for “membership” - relationships, status, the idea of success - and quietly disappear. From a house fire to shaving his head, he reframes love, loss, and identity, arguing that real growth demands new lenses, not old fantasies. What You’ll Learn: Why exchanging your truth for acceptance makes you lu…

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Choosing Happiness Vs Being Right 12:03

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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Hard Things to Bring Up in Therapy | The Map for Messy Honesty 18:47

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Rapid-fire answers to your biggest honesty hurdles: settling vs. standards, dating vs. marriage mindset, online dating that respects your time, inviting more sex without pressure, and handling rejection like a grown-up. Short, practical, and therapist-backed. Join John in Costa Rica, Dec 1–5. A retreat for connection, creativity, and fresh starts w…

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Attachment Trauma Series PART 3: Healing Shame: Why Safe Love Feels Scary with Rebecca Prolman 50:43

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In this part 3 of our Attachment series, therapist Rebecca Prolman joins John Kim to unpack how childhood misattunement wires shame, why anger isn’t the enemy, and how “emotional completion” helps you reclaim the parts you exiled to survive. They explore corrective relationships (why real safety can feel scary), co-regulation for kids, and practica…

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Gratitude: Beyond the Hashtags and Eye Rolls [234] 27:50

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Do you feel like you *should* be more grateful? Yeah, we get it. Gratitude is funny like that. Of all our Elements of Joy, gratitude likely has the strongest scientific evidence right alongside the most bad takes and eye rolls. That's why we're digging into gratitude as more than just a feel-good hashtag. We'll explore how it helps build resilience…

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EP 21 Who Defends HR on 6 Mile with Claire Lizear? 1:17:18

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Claire Lizear joins the podcast from 6 Mile to talk HR burnout, the trap that many HR professionals find themselves in, who HR should report to, how she screens applicants, and of course, horror stories. All this with Claire's fiery sense of humor and incredible insight. Tony shares a favorite harassment complaint. Claire explains what 8 Mile, 6 Mi…

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Shouldn’t my husband be helping out more often ? 12:43

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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Attachment Trauma Series PART 2 - Connection, Attunement & the Love/Sex Split with Rebecca Prolman 46:18

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John Kim and Rebecca Prolman unpack how childhood attachment wounds and the shame-based adaptations they create - shape adult relationships. They trace core capacities (connection, attunement, trust, autonomy, love/sexuality) and show how co-regulation and healthy boundaries restore intimacy and desire. Resources mentioned: NARM (NeuroAffective Rel…

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How to Heal From Your Attachment Trauma Series with Rebecca Prolman PART 1 40:58

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In Part 1 of this 3-episode series, John Kim and licensed therapist Rebecca Prolman break down attachment trauma in clear, human terms. They unpack emotional neglect, nervous-system dysregulation, the NARM approach (NeuroAffective Relational Model), and why so many of us carry shame that isn’t ours. You’ll learn the core dilemma children face (“sta…

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There's More Right With Us Than Wrong With Us (encore) [233] 20:27

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In this episode, we're exploring Dr. Gabor Maté's fifth and final level of compassion: The compassion of possibility. We'll dig into how we can see beyond suffering and dysfunction to recognize the good within ourselves and others. This is a skill we can all practice and get better at. And importantly, this isn't some toxic positivity exercise. Thi…

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EP 20 Perfectionist Rock Stars a Plenty with Alison Avila 1:16:17

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Alison Avila joins the guys to test the theory that no matter what intro Tony gives about Steve, it will turn out to be true. They also discuss perfectionism in HR Pro's, nicknamed horror stories, and why some staffing companies succeed when others don't. Alison is the Director of Human Resources at Your Employment Solutions (YES), a Utah-based sta…

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Falling for Your Therapist: Why It Happens & What It Means 42:22

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What happens when therapy becomes personal? In this raw and honest conversation, John Kim talks with licensed therapist Rebecca Prolman about her real-life experience of falling for her therapist — and what it taught her about attachment, shame, and healing. Together they explore the taboo topic of client-therapist attraction, transference and coun…

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My Spouse Needs To Heal From Their Trauma ! 16:29

2M ago16:29

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Please leave a question you’d like discussed in a future podcast !By Rabbi Ali Cohen

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Hard Things to Bring Up in Therapy | Are You Loving the Wrong Way? 23:39

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In this episode, John dives into some of the most honest, relatable, and raw relationship questions we all face — from managing triggers and attachment styles to knowing when it’s time to let go. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I loving the wrong way?” or “How do I know if this relationship is worth it?” — this one’s for you. It’s not about perfe…

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Facing Pain and Finding Freedom (encore) [232] 19:22

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The poet Rumi shared this wisdom: "Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, Your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom." The poetry of Rumi makes that process sound like a smooth and blissful journey. Of course, the reality is that the work of being open amidst tou…

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Why Losing Everything Can Lead to Your Most Authentic Self 1:18:29

2M ago1:18:29

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In this special episode, John Kim brings together five brilliant voices - Amy Chan, Terri Cole, Dene Logan, Vanessa Bennett, and Daniel Stewart - for a raw and honest conversation about love, grief, codependency, and what it really means to grow. They unpack: Turning loss into a wake-up call 🌿 The biology of heartbreak and trauma bonds ❤️‍🔥 How to …

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EP 19 Vision, Mission, and Shoulder Grogu 1:27:23

2M ago1:27:23

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The guys talk Steve's missing Star Wars ornaments and Vision Mission Values with the Empty Red Seat. Why your vision, mission, and values form a critical component in your recruiting, onboarding, and engagement. This discussion is the central focus of Tony’s consulting services and the bleeding edge recruiting techniques that Steve presents at conf…

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Living in Flow: Escaping the Fight-or-Flight Loop 17:38

2M ago17:38

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In this week’s episode, John Kim shares a real story about risk, fear, and transformation. What started as a property deal in Costa Rica turned into a profound reminder about the power of mindset. When we shift from fear to growth, everything changes - from how we love to how we live. ✨ Episode Highlights: How a 25-year-old inspired a new way to th…