Fear Based Life

Tom Detrinis talks about all his fears in the best way on this new episode of Finding The Asshole. This is part one to his two part episode. 

The second episode of Mel's interview with Deanna. They talk about her spiritual beliefs and Deanna's relationship with death.

Deanna Cheng makes Mel laugh so hard and makes her feel all the feels. They talk about their anxiety taking over their lives and the big NO NO of texting someone "Can you talk?". Part one of the Season Two Premiere is here. 

Nick interviews former classmate and fellow actor from LAMDA Anastasia Griffith. Listen to two Brits get deep on all of the things. 

Mel reads the news and gets stressed out. 

Guest Host Laura Holloway tries her hand at podcasting. She interviews musician Sam Lewis about his fears phobias and spiritual and religious beliefs. 

Mel reads letters from listeners, addresses current events and how they coincide with her fears and as always the fear of death and not being liked come back up. 

Psychotherapist Lily who specializes in Intimacy and Leadership joins Nick Court as they tackle the big Fear Based Life questions. 

Family dynamics, religion, fear, meditation and more journal readings. Listen to Mel and Tim banter out their eccentricities. 

Tim talks phobias, reads from Mel's childhood journal and tarot cards... The episode was so good it was split it into two. This is his first ever podcast! Side note volume is all good now. Thanks everyone.     

Veronica, a friend from NYC whom I haven't seen in ages, reached out to tell me her story. It's full of so many twists and turns and a murder that has gone unsolved..... 

Meredith talks about her struggle with Impostor Syndrome, depression and a particularly difficult romantic relationship. 

Fears of being wrongly fully prisoner, lies, death, family drama and the new found friendship Mel and Hope find in each other.

Torture, dying, and terrible things happening to the ones we love with listener Daryl Watson.

Vanessa shares her harrowing story of living through her greatest fear. Try to not sob through it. Mel couldn't.

Evangelicals in power, driving behind trucks with poles, and failure with actor and writer Julie Brister

Falling air conditioning units, heights, and random, uncontrollable catastrophes with actor and comedian Adam Lustick

Elevators, tribalism in today's times, and adequacy with FBL patron Mark

Mel takes Fear Based Life out on the road. Recorded live at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood CA on 10/12/17

Silence, confined spaces, and not being able to provide with FBL patron Pete

Death of a loved one, driving in Los Angeles, and being perceived as a burden with comedic actor Santina Muha.

The backwoods, crosscountry road trips, and being a queer Mexican immigrant in the current political climate with FBL listener Ruben

The dark, parking garages, and the post grad life with FBL listener Ashley.

A special solo episode on losing loved ones, the unknown, and never receiving a sign with your host Mel Stephens.

Crabs, death of a loved one, and not fulfilling your potential with actor and writer Kat Foster. Part Two of Two. 

Crabs, death of a loved one, and not fulfilling your potential with actor and writer Kat Foster. Part One of Two.

Bugs in enclosed spaces, natural disaster, and delusions of creative grandeur with writers and podcasters Renee Colvert and Allegra Ringo 

Rollercoasters, regrets, and reopening your spiritual life with former WWE wrestler, fighter, and stunt performer Kendra Smith.

Dying in cars under water, flying, and navigating a new city with improviser, actor, and writer Erin Gibson.

Wasting time, health issues, flying, and atheism with actor, writer, and comedian Erin Whitehead.

Recorded live at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre, Mel talks fears with guests Steve Young, Eliza Rickman, Nick Court, Chris Farah, Daniel Van Kirk, and more but you have to listen to be surprised... Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe @ hyperurl.co/fbl Like what you hear? Check out Emotional Hangs @ hyperurl.co/emohangs Oh! Check out our survey @ smarturl.it/feralsurvey

Stairs, anger, and drunkenness from others while sober with Steven Ray Morris.

Not living up to your potential, hitting pedestrians with your car, and renouncing God with comedic actor and writer Seth Morris.

Cults, being attacked in your home, and confession with comedian and actor Henry Zebrowski.

Dead people in the water, flesh eating bacteria, and having children with writer and producer Emily Foster.

Generalized anxiety, growing up in the “Libral South,” and finding the right church with writer Dorothy Fortenberry.

Sudden loss, coming out and faith with Adam Kovach.

In this episode: farts, public speaking, and Facebook with Matt Cook.

In this week's episode: sharks, veganism, earthquakes and attacks.

Natch Beaut’s Jackie Johnson joins Mel to chat about auditioning in Los Angeles, editing yourself, internet neuroses, and the ideal way to die.

On this week’s Fear Based Life, a listener named Bailey calls in to chat with Mel about food phobias, self-harm, abusive relationships, and more.

Erin McGathy is back with her partner, filmmaker Paudie Baggott, discussing fear of heights, violence in America vs. Ireland, and Jurassic Park.

Comedian Steve Szlaga shares with Mel the hell of a year he’s had so far.

Fear Based Life LIVE is a live stage show where Mel invites her friends to come by, explore everything dark, and try something on stage they've never done before. Featuring: Nick Court, Florence Hartigan, Andy Haynes, Daniel Van Kirk, Ben Bizuneh and Georgia Hardstark!

Mel finally sits down with her husband, actor and performer Nick Court, to chat about low self-esteem and atheism.

Mel considers the value of connecting with the audience.

Join Mel, Natasha, and Jackie as they discuss anger and sickness.

Welcome to the very first Fear Based Life live show filled with tears, smells, open letters, and a crazy moving interview from an audience member. Featuring: Al Jackson, Steve Agee, Navaris Darson, Lindsay Ames, Jen Kirkman and Nick Court

Mel records a special solo episode and shares her own fears about her upcoming live show, her health, and what’s coming next.

Mel sits down with comedian Jen Kirkman

Many faiths of Dan.