Break Up With Your Bullsh*t

Find Wes here: https://www.wesyen.com Here's a cool thread he wrote about his experience in the CTP One year ago, on the eve of his first day in coach training, we recorded a podcast ep. Now, we are back with the ONE YEAR LATER update! Some topics we covered, according to otter ai: Personal growth through coaching and writing Career and coaching clients Fear of change Coaching as a spiritual process Being a "clearing" for clients Breaking generational patterns Connecting with strangers Embracing discomfort

I brought on one of my favorite new friends... and yet another person who I saw online, recognized as MY PEOPLE, and then set about becoming friends with ◡̈ Will practices something called "Social Meditation" and we not only talk about it, but we actually do it live on the podcast... which was very vulnerable for both of us *sweating emoji* [below you'll find an AI generated list of topics we covered with time stamps!] Will's: Website Twitta Insta Embodied attunement and connection in online spaces (0:00) Attunement and connection in real-time conversations (0:12)

I interviewed my husband (of 12 years) using questions sent in by my twitter pals! There were some silly questions that you won't see in the list below because I don't wanna ruin them. Otherwise, if you wanna skip around, go for it by checking the timestamps below. If you wanna find my husband online, you can't. He only exists IRL and on this podcast ◡̈ I think he was wonderfully insightful, and incidentally, I recommend interviewing your spouse! I learned things I didn't know, and that's saying a lot. Hope you enjoy! 5:38 what has given him strength, courage, and patience in marriage? 19:53 what's your deal??? 24:07 how did he become so good at improvising? / what helped him get good (before and during the theatre gig)? 28:57 what does he miss about the 90s web? 31:34 what are some difficult surprises that you have discovered since being a parent? what are some pleasant surprises that you have discovered since being a parent? 34:46 What advice does he have for men who are single and want marriage? And who want to be the best sex their wife has ever had? 41:30 What are his favorite things about himself? And his WIFE? 59:37 In what ways has he seen you grow over the years? / I want to hear about your coaching and personal development collaboration together, how it's progressed thru ur relationship, how you've both grown together /apart /individually 1:10:00 what gifts did you bring for the podcast host? 1:11:00 How do you think about balancing career vs. purpose/fulfillment? 1:16:00 How to find a beautiful, intelligent, kind and caring wife? 1:18:00 how did he know he loved you / wanted to spend of his life with you? what did you change his perspective on?

Gabe Broussard goes by VividVoid on twitter, and he's someone I have felt a resonance with for a while. This was our very first conversation, and you get to be a fly on the wall for it. We talked a bunch about what it's like to have an audience who puts you on a pedestal and expects you to be superhuman, while, in reality... you're just a guy. Someone who has done a lot of personal growth and healing work, and also has plenty more to do... and part of that is sharing the process in public. Sometimes embarrassing, but worth it if it helps someone. We had a wonderful chat, and anyone who has been following me for any length of time will see the crossover between our stories and have their brains tickled by all the talk about fame and ego. Go creep on his twitter if you need to before committing to listening to this, you'll get what he's about pretty quickly. Enjoy!

Kelly Wilde Miller is the author of Creative Dysregulation: Why Your Creativity is Chaotic and What to do About it, which is a book that SHE WROTE IN FIVE DAYS!!! We have a really fun story about how we met (spoiler: I spontaneously helped design her book cover) We had an amazing convo, and talked about creativity from many different angles. Enjoy! This episode is also available on YouTube for the visuals! https://youtu.be/enVnaGQsSpQ book: https://a.co/d/8OYgvKd website: https://www.kellywildemiller.com twitta: https://twitter.com/kellycwilde and email her here after you hear the challenge she sets for listeners: kelly@wildonpurpose.co

Simon Ohler is philosopher and coach, recently having an experience that many listeners of this podcast would call their worst nightmare: going viral and having lots of people say they disagree with you (and many worse things that that). We get into that about halfway through, but also delve into a lot of talk around upbringing, family dynamics, disagreeableness, radical honesty, the courage the be disliked, and more. You can find/hire him here: https://simonohler.com

Caitlin Naramore is magic. A forever friend of mine, a spiritual bestie, a force unto herself. If you are someone who thinks you've missed the boat on releasing an album, this episode is for you. In fact, any creative output that you think you are "too late" for, get this episode in your ears NOW. Additionally... if you have been dismayed about making friends as an adult, this is also for you. Caitlin was my first on-purpose-chosen friend, and we tell out story in this episode. Check out Caitlin and her new album here! https://caitlinnaramore.com/destiny

melinda chinen is a grief coach, supporting hordes of humans in processing the greatest grief of their lives. in this episode, she breaks down the 6 month process she takes clients through in her program, "rising." her approach is hopeful, magical, and deep. she is also a painter and poet! follow her insta and check out her site... https://www.melindachinencoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/melindachinen

wes yen is a brilliant writer, and at the time of this upload, is starting his first day in a year-long coach training. he will come back on in exactly one year to explore his progress and growth... but for now, we had an awesome convo that ranged all over, from relationships, to art, to fame, sex, you name it. my favorite part was when we both disclosed our fear of/aversion to extremely hot people LOL check his substack here https://yeswen.substack.com and his twitta https://twitter.com/wes_yen here is the AI summary!

adam quiney is one of my best friends, and someone i mention constantly on this podcast, so i figured it was time to have him on. below you'll find links to all the places he mentions, as well as an AI generated summary/list of topics we covered ◡̈ Linkedin Facebook AdamQuiney.com Transformational Leader Podcast Based on the transcript, some of the main topics covered in the podcast include: - Their friendship and how it started, including talking every week and how their conversations have evolved over time. - How they learn from each other and give each other feedback, and the importance of being responsible for their own work and growth. - How they learn from playing video games, and how that relates to leadership and coaching. - The importance of letting go of shortcuts and being present in their own process. - The metaphor of paths in the forest and how that relates to their lives and work. Adam and Michelle discuss relational learning, growth, and wisdom in unexpected places. Michelle shares how playing video games with her spouse taught her about leadership styles. Adam shares how letting go of shortcuts and being present helped him as a coach. They discuss paths in the forest as a metaphor for their lives and work.

this is a stream on consciousness that you can listen to, watch, or read a transcript of here: https://michelleakin.substack.com/p/reclaiming-silliness ai summary: A soul-baring monologue about breaking free from the constraints of the past to live a bigger, bolder life, as the speaker reflects on letting go of limiting beliefs imposed by family, embracing risk and spontaneity, and finding balance between structure and freedom in work and relationships. The speaker shares personal stories and struggles with vulnerability in a journey towards self-expression and joy. ai generated list of themes: - Expressing oneself fully and authentically - Letting go of limiting beliefs and behaviors imposed by others - Feeling alive by taking risks and doing things that bring joy - Finding a balance between reliability and risk in work and life - Overcoming habits of excess and consumption - Making plans but being flexible and going with the flow

rachel clifton is a delightful and adventurous lil fuck :D at the moment her twitter bio (linked here) says that she is a manthropologist & future queen of the world, offering performance coaching and shame-free antics. this is our first time talking voice to voice, and it will not be the last. this is your little taster/teaser. https://twitter.com/rachelclif

rob hardy is my new best friend. he's not REPLACING anyone, he's just being added to a small list of amazing people who i love a lot. listen, this is a long episode, but it absolutely flew by while it was being recorded. listen to it all at once, or skip around to random parts and trust that you'll hear what you need to. rob is such a brilliant guy, and i am certain that anyone who follows me will vibe with what he's about. the book clue: https://lu.ma/pronoia here is an old podcast he did where he shared his manifesto: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ungated-manifesto/id1621781666?i=1000560063161 here is his twitta: https://twitter.com/ungatedcreative and his website: https://ungated.media/

My very good friend, Laura Westman, joins the podcast today, to talk about her book, How To Be Creative In The Age Of Digital Noise. Available here Follow Laura on Instagram @Westygrammed If you want to watch more about MrBeast, I recommend this interview with Colin and Samir.

Visa is a Beyonce type. Exceedingly talented, and in a category of his own. This almost 3 hour episode covers a ton of ground. I've attempted to catalogue all of the topics, but got halfway through and it started feeling unnecessary and tedious... that was when I stopped doing that! So, below please find links to follow Visa and get his book, a well as half of a list of the topics covered in this ep, along with timestamps. Oh, and then some more links! https://visakanv.com Timestamped Topics 5:00 - The process of writing a second book 9:30 - Adam Quiney's book - “Who Do You Think You Are?” Exploring the shadow sides of different qualities of Being https://www.amazon.com/Who-Do-You-Think-Are-ebook/dp/B0BDBM2WWN 12:00 - you're allowed to change your mind 16:00 - The human capacity to be hurtful 19:00 - how self-compassion impacts others 24:00 - on having a “good reply game” 28:50 - on ACTUALLY being the more enlightened person 39ish? - on trying to help your loved ones + shifting long-held beliefs 44:45 - “what's it like to be married to a coach?” 52:30 - you can be of service to the world AND be an in-process human being AND how your “brand” can stunt growth 58:20 - how to ask for support, know what you want, and what to do with your unread books

Ming Chen, owner of A Shared Universe Podcast Studio, comes back on the show for season 2, and interviews Michelle about her departure from social media.

Julie Soto writes amazing erotica, but that's just the tip (hehehe) of the creative iceberg. This woman is a FORCE of a writer, and it seems that whatever she does, she wins awards for it, and yes, there are awards for fanfiction. I became obsessed with her writing instantly upon starting a story, and insisted on becoming her real life friend. I'm so glad I did, because she is incredibly hilarious, kind, talented, and humble... SUCH a joy to be around, and thrilling to work with creatively! You can find her on fanfic websites as Lovesbitca8, and watch for her forthcoming musical "Generation Me" once we are able to be back in theaters!

I have been asked by a number of people "do you think this is my bullshit" and while I would love to offer everyone some sort of patented system to be able to tell, I don't believe that that system can even exist. Instead, I talked about it for about 30 minutes, and came to some great clarity by the end.

Corinne Fisher and I met in 2006 when we were little baby interns at Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and she has gone on to have one of the biggest podcasts in existence, for good reason. She is brilliant and hilarious. Corinne is also a working stand-up comedian and a hell of a good time to talk to. We got into a lot of topics on this podcast, including commitment to your own success as an artist, how to manage time, and getting in touch with what you ACTUALLY want.

This was a question asked by Jessica in the BUWYBS facebook group, and it was "liked" by so many members so quickly, that I knew I had to make an episode on it. Come join us in that group or leave a comment on the YouTube video for this episode if you'd like to submit a future question! facebook.com/groups/buwybs - youtube.com/michelleakin

Suleika Jaouad is an Emmy award winning NYT columnist, TED Speaker, and writer, with her debut book, "Between Two Kingdoms" coming out on February 9th 2021. She is also a former 1:1 coaching client of mine, and it was beyond wonderful to reconnect and throw around ideas about writing and creativity. There are so many gems in this episode, it is not to be missed.

This was a question submitted by a YouTube commented on my last solo podcast, and it's a juicy one to dig into. Are you spending too much time in contemplation as a way to avoid being in action? Perhaps you are the opposite, all action and no introspection. I dive into the nuances of this topic, as well as address a second question about how to turn off your analysis brain when it's literally what you do for a living. MichelleAkin.com for info on the live event!

Mike Mulderrig and I go way back from our formative YouTube days, but he's been up to quite a lot since the last time we saw each other. This episode is filled with stories that caused me to spend most of it in tears from laughing. Mike is a hilarious and brilliant content creator, working across many platforms, and was also a cast member on Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club, which we discuss at length. If you want the dirt, this is your episode. We also delve into creative process, in the section where he interviews me more than that other way around! Find him on Twitter, instagram, tiktok, and YouTube as MikeMGTV. Fair warning, if your significant other is around, you might want to tilt the phone the other way.

It's a question I get a lot, and something I think a lot of creative people struggle with. In this special solo episode, I address this topic head on, and give some actionable steps to take in order to move past it.

J. Aaron Boykin has a speaking and singing voice that your ears will greatly enjoy. He is one of the most genuine and caring human beings I know, and a huge source of inspiration for me personally in my own songwriting journey. His acapella band, Duwendé, is about to drop their newest album that will redefine however you currently think of acapella. In this episode, we both share our music, and get deep into creative process, as well as taking a look at where he gets stuck in putting out his own solo work. We go deep, and you will get a ton from listening to this one.

Laura Belgray is a copy expert, and also one of the funniest humans I know (this is saying a lot). If you've ever yearned to be cynical yet inspiring all at once, Belgray is for you. Her company is called Talking Shrimp, and her newsletter is one of the only ones I read (this is also saying a lot). We covered all kinds of topics surrounding creativity and writing in this one, and as usual, the interview went both ways, given that most of these episodes are really me catching up with old friends. Not that I'm saying Laura is old. Oh god, Laura, are you reading this? *backs slowly out of room*

Erin Gardner is a baker and author of multiple baking books, her most recent of which is called "Procrastibaking: 100 Recipes for Getting Nothing Done in the Most Delicious Way Possible." She also happens to be a childhood family friend of mine, and this podcast is our first conversation as adults. Erin has gotten past quite a lot of BS in order to get where she is today, and this episode will absolutely inspire you to create and to go beyond where you want to stop.

Bernard Velasquez is an extraterrestrial. In this episode, we have our first real chat after being internet friends since the start of quarantine, and it gets DEEP. It's sort of like you are all listening in on our friend friend date, so we are sort of interviewing each other, but we end up sharing some amazing experiences with one another, and there is some divine intervention at work. Bernard's book "Soaring Bird" is available on Blurb. @authenticberns on tiktok, instagram, and twitter.

Visakan Veerasamy (Visa for short) has created an incredible community of friendly, ambitious nerds, who have insightful, kind discourse over the internet. In fact, he's created such a sense of connection and belonging, that his followers gather in person, in his name, to meet one another and make friends, start business ventures, or even find romantic partners. In this episode, he shares with me how he has turned his own fascination with life and how people work, into a thriving hub for his creativity and connection with intelligent life in the most unlikely of places. Follow @visakanv on Twitter.

Stella Santana is a recording artist, but you could simply call her an artist, because she is completely at the helm of her life, designing and creating it the way she wants it to go. We talk about the big issues within the music industry, the trouble with finding the right partners, romantic and musical, and her vision for her next album.

Ming Chen, owner of A Shared Universe Podcast Studio and former cast member on AMC's Comic Book Men, takes us through his story of building a fan website for the Kevin Smith film "Clerks" in 95, which was a labor of love that ended up launching an entire career.

A quick hello, and what to expect.