The Liam Church Show: Inspiration Through Conversation

Much of Justin Cross' attitude toward health and wellness came from his time in the Navy — and it's not necessarily the impact you'd expect.    As team leader for weapons check systems on fighter jets, Justin saw the importance of maintaining his physical fitness and “always wanted to crush” his PT score. So, he did that. But he had a sailor's attitude toward playing hard, as well.    “I like to take care of myself. I love to workout,” he says. “But at the same time — because you know what they say about sailors and cussing and drinking — you had to be able to hold your own. There's no shortage of beer and whiskey.”   That's a balance, between working and playing, that's fed into his post-Navy attitude toward physical fitness and health. And it's also a cornerstone of Earn Your Booze, a company and community that Justin is founder and CEO of. A lot of folks have a misconception about fitness, he says, that in order to be healthy, you have to eat granola and lettuce all day. “Cheat meals” conjure up just as much guilt as they do pleasure, and a hard line is often taken on whether you deserve to enjoy yourself in general.    It's a strict life, and one that Justin isn't about himself. Through his company, he helps people live lives of accomplishing their fitness goals while also taking care of themselves through the occasional, guilt-free night out. Everything, as they say, in moderation. On this episode of “The Liam Church Show,” Justin breaks down for Liam what striking that balance and getting the best of both looks like.   What You'll Learn: Why Justin is a big believer in using the word “investment” over “sacrifice” when it comes to choices around your physical health How he recovered and pivoted from the impact of owning an events-based business during the pandemic What celebrating looks like in his life today, and how he helps others do the same And much more!   Favorite Quote:   “Having a life that's extremely strict, devoid of fun and devoid of any rewards is an unhealthy life.” — Justin Cross Connect with Justin - HERE Connect with Liam: Facebook

At the start of 2018, things were looking good for Weston Wenner.    After starting out “Johnny Appleseed-style with bag seeds in the swamps of Florida,” Weston had gradually, cautiously turned cannabis farming into a full-time calling. In the early days, he says, one plant could put you in prison for years and years. But by the time he moved to Colorado in 2013, medical cannabis was legal and recreational was soon to follow. So, he put the money he'd saved toward a 35-acre property where he'd build, then run, a 5,400-square foot grow operations facility. Things were going well, and he'd carved out a secure career path for himself.    Then, the feds came.   “I got raided by the federal government,” Weston recalls. “They hit my facility, they hit my house, they went to my storage unit. They took all my guns. They tased my dogs and impounded them. They took all of my vehicles. They clean swept me, and a week later, they hit me with seven felony charges.”   All that Weston, who was over his approved plant count, was technically due for was a fine or misdemeanor. Instead, the feds decided to rip apart his life — something that put Weston in an extremely dark place. Everything he'd worked for was gone, and his income stream was turned off overnight. His mental health took a turn for the worst. That's when Weston decided to take matters into his own hands.   On this episode of “The Liam Church Show,” Weston tells Liam about what it took to pull himself up from rock bottom, and how he helps others do the same through his coaching practice today.   What You'll Learn: Why Weston believes cannabis “will truly change the world” — and why big pharma wants to keep that from happening The resilience-building habits and routines that helped Weston recover from being raided by the feds, losing his mother and losing his best friend to alcoholism The biggest problem with the cannabis industry today And much more!   Favorite Quote:   “We're all going to go through s*** in life. We can either wallow in it, sit in it and let it consume us, or we can put one foot in front of the other and just keep moving. It's entirely up to us.” — Weston Wenner   How to Get Involved:   Connect with Weston:   Instagram   YouTube   Connect with Liam:   Facebook

Entrepreneur Andie Renae started her YouTube channel with one goal in mind: to help people talk about sex.    As a sex coach and, for many years, a worker in the adult industry, she's never understood why sex is such a taboo topic. Keeping it tucked away from sight and barred from polite conversation, she believes, has had harmful consequences on all of us.   “I honestly do feel like if couples could openly talk about sex there would be less cheating, betrayal, and divorce,” Andie says. “I feel like it all goes back to sex.”   Owning your sexuality is, in some ways, similar to owning your mindset. Certain aspects of her work in the adult industry proved hugely beneficial to her sense of confidence. Ultimately, that confidence is what's helped her to live a version of her life that isn't watered down. Despite financial setbacks, and despite the challenges of raising a child as a single parent who works 60 hours a week, Andie keeps going.   On this episode of “The Liam Church Show,” Andie tells Liam why we should all be having more honest conversations about sex, and she also shares the way that connecting to your body and owning your sexuality can help you live a more empowered life overall.   What You'll Learn: What helped Andie get to a place where she could kiss the main grind goodbye and focus only on outlets for her creativity The affirming, empowering lessons her time in the adult industry taught her What happened when Andie burned out and broke down — and what words from her daughter helped her get back on her feet again And much more!   Favorite Quote:   “If you want to be an entrepreneur, planning is key. If you can plan it, you can grind on it, and then you can execute it.” — Andie Renae   How to Get Involved:   Connect with Andie:   Facebook   Real With Andie Connect with Liam:   Facebook

It's clear enough without them saying it, but Scott and Anne Travis will still tell it to you straight: they're a powerhouse couple.   They've raised a family, started (and sold) multiple businesses, and moved across the country more than once during their 35 years of marriage. Today, as retired “empty nesters,” who continue to kick off shared adventures, they're experiencing a renaissance of their earlier years — years when they had ample time to devote exclusively to each other. Only now, they're getting to do that with three decades of partnership (and the knowledge that comes with it) under their belt, and without the pressures of entrepreneurial life. Simply put, they're thriving.    But that hasn't always been the case. They've faced their share of trials and tribulations as a couple, from deaths and financial insecurity to drug addiction, communication challenges and a miscarriage. That's part of the reason their newest shared adventure is making a podcast about their marriage; they hope, Scott says, to reach “bring hope to marriages and reach people who are 5 to 10 years into it and thinking, ‘Man, this is bull****. This isn't what I signed up for.”   “I think people get caught up in thinking that love is more complicated than it is,” Anne adds. “It's really so very simple to love somebody and to be loved. It's the other issues that complicate things: kids, in-laws, debt.”   On this episode of “The Liam Church Show,” Anne and Scott tell Liam about how they've harnessed the power of mindset as a couple to overcome the odds and keep their partnership going strong, this many decades in.   What You'll Learn: How Scott and Anne embarked on entrepreneurial careers alongside each other and where all that took them, from landscape construction and $5 million hedge funds to art Why this chapter of their lives, and their marriage, is the happiest one yet, and how they got here What they've learned about communication after 35 years of marriage And much more!   Favorite Quote:   “Stop the negative talk about yourself. Loving yourself is a habit, and like any other habit, you have to establish it.” — Scott Travis Connect with Travis  PODCAST WEBSITE APPAREL  INSTA How to Get Involved:   Connect with Liam: Facebook

The purpose of living is to collect your own stories that are then drafted and edited while you work through understanding, building meaning, and reflecting on personal experiences. Most of us don't ever write them down, many we leave untold, and more often than not -- they are forgotten. Before it's too late, we look to our grandparents and elders to share what they have collected, to inspire our own stories, and to learn from their experiences. But as a society, we don't always share the whole truth, the good and the bad, and the strength it took to get through our darkest day. Liam Church is -- above all else -- a human being. Two years ago, Liam was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and experienced the impact nurturing his own mindset towards life had on his every day. Liam experimented with everything from forming healthy habits to embracing activities like reading and exercise, but it was hearing stories from other everyday people that had the most lasting impact. This is a show about mindset. It's about how mental toughness can inspire greater things. But it's also a podcast about the emotional trials we go through on our way to those greater things. Liam will bring people from all walks of life together on this show, with guests ranging from high-level executives to your elderly next-door neighbor. Everyone has a story to share and the rest of us will benefit in unexpected ways, just by tuning in. This is the Liam Church Show where no topic is off-limits and no story is left untold.