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How we continue to remember September 11 THE INTERVIEW Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life." This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss. It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring. In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way. SCUTTLEBUTT VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support. Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati .

In November 2024, Akshay will set foot in Antarctica to begin a 1,700 mile journey where he will drag a 400-pound sled filled with all his supplies needed to survive in one of the most unforgiving environments on the planet. For 110 days, he will endure temperatures below -40 degrees, and hurricane force winds as he makes his way across the coldest, driest and windiest continent on Earth. Akshay Nanavati is a United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner and author. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was later diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. His book Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness received widespread acclaim, including endorsements from the Dalai Lama and Jack Canfield. To learn more about Akshay, follow him on Instagram at @fearvana and check out fearvana.com ---- What is MTNTOUGH? MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The Dedicated Our premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

How many of us do everything we can to avoid pain and suffering? It's a natural response, deeply ingrained to protect ourselves. But what if we didn't run from suffering, and actively engaged and encouraged it to create meaning and purpose in our lives?That's the philosophy of Akshay Nanavati – Iraqi war veteran, entrepreneur, extreme athlete, and author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness. His unique take comes out of his military experience - his struggles with PTSD, alcoholism and debilitating depression - and he combines that personal story with neuroscience, religion, philosophy and tools for designing an amazing life.In his second appearance on Finding Mastery, Akshay takes us through the preparation for what will be his most daring endeavor yet: a 110 day, 1700 mile flat-ski trek across one of the most -- if not the most -- unforgiving environments on Earth: Antarctica. It's never been done before. And he's doing it alone.Akshay's story and the insights he's uncovered make for an exciting and thought-provoking conversation. You won't want to miss it.NOW… To embark on this epic journey, Akshay needs some support. Let's come together as a community and help Akshay out! I'd love for you to consider supporting Akshay by donating to his project – myself and the FM team will be supporting as well. Let's show up and get this across the finish line! No one does it alone!Donate HERE: https://fearvana.krtra.com/t/x98PF4UoqClF-----WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.Order my book, "The First Rule of Mastery" HERE!For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.To check out our exclusive sponsor deals and discounts CLICK HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 162 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is all about earning your life and finding the bliss and beauty in all the little things.In this episode, you'll meet Akshay Nanavati, a United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner, Arctic explorer, and author. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Through a process of his own deep darkness and consequently his healing afterward, he was able to create a philosophy called ‘fearvana.' His book FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness teaches the science of transforming your negative emotions into positive experiences.Akshay is one of my dear, close, personal friends and also one of the craziest guys that I know. And I mean crazy in the right kind of way. Crazy in the kind of way that inspires and pushes us to look at our limitations and fears and push the boundaries to be our best selves. We dig deep into his life philosophy, mission, and vision, and there is so much that you can learn from it.We also get into his next adventure — a solo crossing of Antarctica, skiing with a 400-pound sled over 100 days in a row for roughly 12 hours a day! In this episode, you'll learn about: Akshay's origin story and how it shaped the ethos of what he's all about.How to find your own ethos in life, family, and work.Embracing stillness and facing your soul.Overcoming challenges and setbacks. Finding ways to embrace pain to learn and get better from it.And so much more!So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on earning your life, take some notes, and check out FF30X! More From Akshay:WebsiteFEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness on AmazonYouTubeInstagramXLinkedInWhat is FF30X?FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you at every step, FF30X can help you lose 30, 40, or even 50+ lbs — even if you've never picked up a weight in your life. Click here to see what you get when you join the FF30X program today!If you loved what you heard on the Fit Father Project Podcast, please follow, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts.You can also listen to the show...

What an absolute blast talking with two of the most amazing human beings I have met during the Building Men Podcast Journey.  I talk with Akshay Nanavati and Kevin Demmons about intentional discomfort, fear, overcoming adversity, how the brain works...and shrikage.  Akshay Nanavati (Building Men Podcast Episode 116) has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of vehicles to find bombs), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. Since then he has built a global business, run ultramarathons like a 24 hour run and a 50 miler around a cul-de-sac, become 1 of only 26 people to ski up the Axel Heiberg Glacier in Antarctica where he got frostbite on 3 fingers, conducted humanitarian work in post-conflict zones, spent 7 days in darkness, silence and isolation, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps.Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are going toward charity.The creator of the movement "Scarred and Unbeaten", Kevin Demmons (Building Men Podcast Episode 131) shares stories of his past, dealing with horrific abusive situations during his childhood, his experience in the military and how finding strength in his pain has transformed his life.  We start the process of creating an organization called: The Shrinkage Awareness Foundation.  Kevin started Scarred and Unbeaten because there is not enough discussion about post traumatic GROWTH!  According to Kevin, scars both physical and mental, are constant reminders of just how strong and resilient we truly are.   Fearvana.comFearvana InstagramScarred and Unbeaten Building Men InstagramBuilding Men WebsiteBuilding Men YouTubeBuilding Men FacebookWork with Dennis as your 1 on 1 coach The Foundation Virtual Coaching Group for Young MenIf our podcast resonates with you, please consider rating, reviewing and sharing it with anyone who you believe would benefit from the message.Visit our sponsors - Chop Club For MenFinish The Race – Home of the official Building Men gear

This week on the podcast I'm talking to Akshay Nanvati about Fearvana. Akshay shares his journey from alcohol misuse to being an ultra-marathoner and adventurer who is on a mission to help people embrace suffering in their lives so they can use their fear as fuel to find health, wealth and happiness. Fearvana is to help you do 3 things: 1. Find your worthy struggle 2. Live your worthy struggle 3. Fall in love with every moment of the journey To learn more about Fearvana, visit www.Fearvana.com   Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Apple Books Barnes & Noble Kobo Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.  

Timestamps: Listen in to learn more about:[4:30] Akshay's recent Iceland expedition[6:50] How he keeps his mind from going in a downward spiral when things get hard[14:51] The duality of fear and nirvana[19:26] How Akshay spent 10 days in utter darkness[29:39] Learning to accept the unkowns[34:10] Akshay's thoughts on psychedlics to guide enlightenment[41:00] Developing a positive relationship with suffering[43:45] Progress and the development of new problems[45:59} Ways to suffer better[54:54] Praising effort not the result[1:00:27] The work lies in the day-to-day[1:03:06] Akshay's next adventure in AntarticaConnect with AkshayWebsite: FearvanaInstagram: @fearvanaAkshay's book: "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness."About  Akshay from Fearvana.com:After moving to Austin, Texas from Bombay, Bangalore and Singapore, I overcame a lifestyle of drug addiction that killed two of my friends in high school. When I then decided to join the United States Marine Corps, two doctors told me that boot camp would kill me, thanks to a blood disorder I was born with. But I wasn't about to let that stop me. Not only did I complete boot camp (with a twisted ankle, no less), but I was chosen as the honor graduate in Infantry school and went on to spend 7 months in Iraq where my job was to walk in front of our vehicle convoys to find explosives before they could destroy our vehicles.That was just the beginning of my understanding of the positive power of fear and struggle. In 2012, I left a comfortable corporate job to drag a 190-pound sled 350-miles across the world's second largest polar ice cap for a month. I've swam through underwater caves, almost been killed by a falling boulder while glacier caving, experienced severe altitude sickness while climbing in the Himalayas, and suffered through heat exhaustion while running across countries. But my greatest struggle came many years after the war. I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and consequently struggled with depression and alcohol addiction that drove me to the brink of suicide. I then spent years studying neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to not only heal my own brain, but figure out what does it take to live a happy, succesful and meaningful life.That is when I rejected the label of PTSD assigned to me and created a new one – Fearvana. I define Fearvana as the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle. I then wrote a book about the concept called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”Flex Diet Podcast SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. Enrollment opens Monday, September 5 and closes at midnight Monday, September 12.For more on this topic:Human Outliers Podcast: Keto & 2700 km Through Antarctica - Akshay Nanavati & Dr. Mike Nelson - Episode 282Aubrey Marcus Podcast: Akshay Nanavati On The Advantage of Fear | AMP #234Special Forces Experience: Pilgrimage in Costa Rica (plant medicine and more)Flex Diet Podcast Episode 111:  My Plan Medicine Experience with Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica 

“If you don't choose a worthy struggle, struggle will choose you. And when it does, it will do far worse damage than the pain you will inevitably feel on the journey to greatness.” ― Akshay Nanavati, FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and HappinessThis week I'm joined by United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner, and author Akshay Nanavati. Akshay is a man who has lived on both sides of the habit spectrum throughout his life. He's battled drug addiction, PTSD, alcoholism, and survivors' guilt from his time serving in Iraq. Since then, he has built a global business, run ultramarathons like a 24-hour run and a 50 miler around a cul-de-sac, written a book endorsed by the Dalai Lama, conducted humanitarian work in post-conflict zones, spent seven days in darkness, silence, and isolation, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps.Having explored the extreme edges of the human condition, both within and without, Akshay has figured out exactly what it takes to tap into the limitlessness of the human potential and unleash the inner warrior that lives within us all.Fearvana Instagram | WebsiteSupport Consequence of Habit Subscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Akshay Nanavati, a Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventure, entrepreneur, and author of “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” Since becoming a sponsored athlete, global adventurer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Nanavati has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Runners World, and The Military Times. Don't miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

The Eye of the StormThis was the most educational hour we have spent on the Building Men Podcast.  Get a notebook ready to jot down the inspirational pieces of information shared by Akshay Nanavati.  Akshay Nanavati has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of vehicles to find bombs), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. Since then he has built a global business, run ultramarathons like a 24 hour run and a 50 miler around a cul-de-sac, become 1 of only 26 people to ski up the Axel Heiberg Glacier in Antarctica where he got frostbite on 3 fingers, conducted humanitarian work in post-conflict zones, spent 7 days in darkness, silence and isolation, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps.Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are going toward charity.Akshay is now on a mission to help our human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of greater meaning, purpose and fulfillment.Fearvana.comFearvana InstagramBuilding Men InstagramBuilding Men WebsiteBuilding Men YouTubeBuilding Men FacebookBuildingmencoach@gmail.comBook a free coaching call with Building MenIf our podcast resonates with you, please consider rating, reviewing and sharing it with anyone who you believe would benefit from the message. Visit our sponsors - Finish The Race – Home of the official Building Men gearBecome Stronger Industries - Makers of handmade steel hammers and maces - enter code “buildingmen” for 10% off your entire orderFor more information about our Hero's Journey Men's Retreat email us at: Buildingmencoach@gmail.com

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Akshay Nanavati has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of vehicles to find bombs), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. Since then he has built a global business, run ultramarathons like a 24 hour run and a 50 miler around a cul-de-sac, conducted humanitarian work in post-conflict zones, spent 7 days in darkness, silence and isolation, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, Akshay wrote the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”  Akshay is now on a mission to help our human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of greater meaning, purpose and fulfillment.

Have you felt fear, guilt, anxiety, upset, frustration, and have no idea how to deal with it? Should you hide it? Should you embrace it? Should you let it out? Akshay Nanavati, United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner, and author of FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness, has such destructive guilt when his buddy died in a war when he is not there. To make it worse, he wishes it was him that died and not his buddy. The guilt had haunted him for years and years until he realized he had to turn them into something positive, and his life changed. Listen to Akshay's stories, his journey, and his journey of making a change for himself. My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you felt fear, guilt, anxiety, upset, frustration, and have no idea how to deal with it? Should you hide it? Should you embrace it? Should you let it out? Akshay Nanavati, United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner, and author of FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness, has such destructive guilt when his buddy died in a war when he is not there. To make it worse, he wishes it was him that died and not his buddy. The guilt had haunted him for years and years until he realized he had to turn them into something positive, and his life changed. Listen to Akshay's stories, his journey, and his journey of making a change for himself. My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Fear is an emotion that many people go to extremes to avoid. But what if you could make fear your friend? What if fear is what you need to propel yourself forward to health, wealth, and happiness.  Akshay Nanavati has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines, depression, and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. It was through these experiences that Akshay learned to use fear to his advantage. Akshay has used fear to build a global business, run ultramarathons, conduct humanitarian work worldwide, spend seven days in darkness, and explore the most hostile environments on the planet. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote the book "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said, "Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives." All the profits from the book are going toward charity.  Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering to create a life of greater meaning, purpose, and fulfillment and he’s hopped in the virtual minivan to share with us why fear is what we need to achieve our goals and how to start making fear our friend.  https://fearvana.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fearvana  https://www.youtube.com/c/fearvana  

Join Darryll Stinson and Akshay Nanavatias they talk about how to turn life's most challenging moments into meaningful experiences of abundance. Akshay is a marine veteran and the author of the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” which is inspired by his personal experiences of overcoming the challenges in his life. He's going to share his amazing journey of engaging his fears to pursue a worthy struggle. Get ready to tune in and say YES to Fearvana! In this episode, you'll learn: ● Falling in love with the experience of pain and suffering ● Looking at struggle as an access point to something beautiful ● It's not about fear; it's about what you do with it that fear. ● Saying YES to asking. If you don't ask, the answer is always NO! ● If you have a unique concept, represent that concept at its highest level. ● It's important to pause and celebrate your wins. ● And more! About Akshay Nanavati: Akshay Nanavati has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from fighting in Iraq with the Marines, depression, and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. Since then he has built a global business, run ultramarathons, conducted humanitarian work all over the world, spent 7 days in darkness, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said, “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book go to charity. Akshay is now on a mission to help our human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of greater meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. You can find Akshay Nanavati on: Website - https://fearvana.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/fearvana Twitter - https://twitter.com/fearvanalife

Ready to learn to conquer your fears? Join me and Akshay Nanavati as he shares his experience overcoming fear in all aspects of life. Utilizing the latest science and ancient spiritual principles Akshay shares how to step through fear and experience true bliss and freedom on the other side. He coined the term “Fearvana” to describe the experience of what waits on the other side of your fears. Fear is not the opposite of love, in fact facing fear is the path to love. Hear his inspiring story from alcoholic to marine, to ultramarathoner and adventurer. And get his must read book Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness. Enjoy!   https://fearvana.com/ https://www.amazon.com/FEARVANA-Revolutionary-Science-Health-Happiness-ebook/dp/B01KFRRZOG/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=fearvana&qid=1600981710&sr=8-2 

Former Marine and author Akshay Nanavati joins the show to talk about his own personal experience with overcoming suicidal thoughts and his recently published book, Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness

Akshay Nanavati is a former US Marine veteran, ultra-runner, explorer, speaker, entrepreneur. He's the author of the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness," and received a blessing from the Dalai Lama Over the stretch of his life, he had to overcome drug addiction, PTSD, and alcoholism to the verge of suicide, demonstrating the incredible transformation that has led him to a dedicated path of mastery and service.

Akshay Nanavati, United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner and author of the book Fearvana, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Akshay talks about his book Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness and he discusses leveraging your greatest struggles into your greatest success. He breaks down the truth about fear and about negative emotions and why these can both be incredible propellers for growth and happiness in life. Akshay also talks about is ultra marathon runs, pitch-black weeklong retreats, and pushing himself both physically and mentally in all areas of life. If you’re wondering how to turn your biggest struggles into success, check this episode out now!      *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: Using the power of fear to propel yourself into greatness The concept behind Fearvana and leveraging your struggles for success The reason why Akshay joined the military and became a marine The self-harm and self-destructive behavior Akshay had before joining the military and why he did these things to himself The pain and self-destructive habits that humans can have when they don’t have a purpose in life Finding your worthy struggle Why Akshay runs crazy marathons including 50-mile runs at night The hardest and most challenging runs both physically and mentally that Akshay has done What goes through his mind when he’s doing a race and what he tell himself to keep pushing forward and not quit Spending 7 days in a pitch-black cave and what this crazy experience taught him about life and gratitude Seeing light in the darkness The most profound part of the lightness retreat What Akshay wrote in his journal while in the dark for 7 days How he survived with regard to food and water How Akshay connected with the Dalai Lama and got his endorsement for his book Accepting your emotions and becoming an observer of them as opposed to reacting automatically Being with what is but not becoming what is Engaging your fears and using them to propel you into unbelievable success Looking at the good side of “negative” emotions, including anxiety and depression in some cases Having the tools to navigate pain in your life, not trying to eliminate the pain for the rest of your life Developing a positive relationship with struggle Finding the blessings in disguise in the worst moments of your life Check out Akshay on: Website: fearvana.com Book:  Fearvana Sponsors: * Follow Justin on Instagram now for daily content not found anywhere else! *Check out Justin’s new book ELITE MIND at EliteMindBook.com. *Join our email list at EliteManMagazine.com/newsletter now!

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of our vehicles to find explosives), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati built a global business, has run ultramarathons, spent 7 days in pitch darkness, isolation and silence, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves and polar icecaps.Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are donated to charity.Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of boundless bliss. https://fearvana.comGet the latest issue of BrainFirst Applied Neuroscience Magazine https://www.mybrainfirst.com/brainfirstmagazineInstagram for quotes & tips: https://www.instagram.com/mybrainfirstFacebook for insights and strategies: https://www.facebook.com/brainfirstConnect with me:https://www.instagram.com/ramondavidneuroBrainFirst Training Institute. Accredited neuroscience and brain-based training programs for Coaches, Helping Professionals, Leaders, Educators and Trainers. https://www.brainfirsttraininginstitute.com

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of our vehicles to find explosives), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati built a global business, has run ultramarathons, spent 7 days in pitch darkness, isolation and silence, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves and polar icecaps.Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are donated to charity.Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of boundless bliss. https://fearvana.comGet the latest issue of BrainFirst Applied Neuroscience Magazine https://www.mybrainfirst.com/brainfirstmagazineInstagram for quotes & tips: https://www.instagram.com/mybrainfirstFacebook for insights and strategies: https://www.facebook.com/brainfirstConnect with me:https://www.instagram.com/ramondavidneuroBrainFirst Training Institute. Accredited neuroscience and brain-based training programs for Coaches, Helping Professionals, Leaders, Educators and Trainers. https://www.brainfirsttraininginstitute.com

Get ready for a thrilling conversation with Akshay Nanavati.   He is a Marine Veteran, Bestselling Author, Speaker and Coach dedicated to helping people turn their biggest fears and darkest places into the biggest and most meaningful triumphs in their life. Akshay’s work helping people live a limitless life has been featured all over the media including Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, Ink Magazine, Fast Company, and CNN.   He is also an adventurer having run ultra marathons, climbed the Himalayas, and skied 350 miles across the world's second largest ice cap. Akshay is the author of the best selling book “FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness”. The book has a forward written by the Dhali Lama where he said, “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” We discuss:   -How Akshay rose above his drug habit -Akshay's experience serving as Marine Corps infantry -Why you should follow the advice you're giving others -Why fear is not a bad thing -When stress and anxiety become the source of your strength   And so much more.   Akshay Nanavati’s story will inspire you, encourage you, and pull you even closer to living the life you were born to live ... don't miss it.   Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!   After listening, connect with Akshay on Instagram @fearvana and be sure to get your copy of “FEARVANA” on Amazon.

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of our vehicles to find explosives), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since built a global business, run ultramarathons, spent 7 days in pitch darkness, isolation and silence, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”  About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are going toward charity. Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of boundless bliss. Websites: existing2living.com experienceamara.com Support us on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo

About Akshay:After moving to Austin, Texas from Bombay, Bangalore and Singapore, I overcame a lifestyle of drug addiction that killed two of my friends in high school. When I then decided to join the United States Marine Corps, two doctors told me that boot camp would kill me, thanks to a blood disorder I was born with. But I wasn't about to let that stop me. Not only did I complete boot camp (with a twisted ankle, no less), but I was chosen as the honor graduate in Infantry school and went on to spend 7 months in Iraq where my job was to walk in front of our vehicle convoys to find explosives before they could destroy our vehicles.That was just the beginning of my understanding of the positive power of fear and struggle. In 2012, I left a comfortable corporate job to drag a 190-pound sled 350-miles across the world's second largest polar ice cap for a month. I've swam through underwater caves, almost been killed by a falling boulder while glacier caving, experienced severe altitude sickness while climbing in the Himalayas, and suffered through heat exhaustion while running across countries. But my greatest struggle came many years after the war. I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and consequently struggled with depression and alcohol addiction that drove me to the brink of suicide. I then spent years studying neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to not only heal my own brain, but figure out what does it take to live a happy, succesful and meaningful life.That is when I rejected the label of PTSD assigned to me and created a new one – Fearvana. I define Fearvana as the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle. I then wrote a book about the concept called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”I was blessed and truly humbled to receive a foreword for my book from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”Beyond these adventures into the depths of my soul and in some of the most hostile environments on the planet, I have also:Completed a Masters in Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Publications, on a full scholarship.Been trained as a coach from an ICF-accredited institutionGraduated from Jack Canfield's Train the Trainer programStarted a non-profit organization called The Fearvana Foundation. 100% of the profits from the book Fearvana are being donated to the foundation.Built a business that allows me to work from where I want, when I want.Used speaking engagements, coaching, seminars, and consulting to help countless people like you smash through their obstacles and find bliss through struggle.Key Takeaways:“My goal is not to change you… my goal is to activate the pain enough so you decide to change yourself.”“I want to be in rooms where I am the stupidest guy in the room.”“You are whoever you choose to be.”“The evolution is what matters.”"Fear fuels you to prepare.”"The fear of inaction should be greater than the fear of action."Connect with Akshay Nanavati:- https://www.facebook.com/AkshayNanavatiFan/- https://twitter.com/fearvanalife- https://www.youtube.com/c/fearvana- https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ For more information about Vince's 7-Figure Mastermind:CallwithVince.ca

About Akshay: After moving to Austin, Texas from Bombay, Bangalore and Singapore, I overcame a lifestyle of drug addiction that killed two of my friends in high school. When I then decided to join the United States Marine Corps, two doctors told me that boot camp would kill me, thanks to a blood disorder I was born with. But I wasn’t about to let that stop me. Not only did I complete boot camp (with a twisted ankle, no less), but I was chosen as the honor graduate in Infantry school and went on to spend 7 months in Iraq where my job was to walk in front of our vehicle convoys to find explosives before they could destroy our vehicles. That was just the beginning of my understanding of the positive power of fear and struggle. In 2012, I left a comfortable corporate job to drag a 190-pound sled 350-miles across the world’s second largest polar ice cap for a month. I’ve swam through underwater caves, almost been killed by a falling boulder while glacier caving, experienced severe altitude sickness while climbing in the Himalayas, and suffered through heat exhaustion while running across countries. But my greatest struggle came many years after the war. I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and consequently struggled with depression and alcohol addiction that drove me to the brink of suicide. I then spent years studying neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to not only heal my own brain, but figure out what does it take to live a happy, succesful and meaningful life. That is when I rejected the label of PTSD assigned to me and created a new one – Fearvana. I define Fearvana as the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle. I then wrote a book about the concept called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” I was blessed and truly humbled to receive a foreword for my book from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” Beyond these adventures into the depths of my soul and in some of the most hostile environments on the planet, I have also: Completed a Masters in Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Publications, on a full scholarship. Been trained as a coach from an ICF-accredited institution Graduated from Jack Canfield’s Train the Trainer program Started a non-profit organization called The Fearvana Foundation. 100% of the profits from the book Fearvana are being donated to the foundation. Built a business that allows me to work from where I want, when I want. Used speaking engagements, coaching, seminars, and consulting to help countless people like you smash through their obstacles and find bliss through struggle. Key Takeaways: The single greatest thing standing in the way of our well-being is our relationship to struggle We are not our thoughts, our feelings, and our experiences. All growth is really two things, find the problem and fix the problem and find what works and do more of it. Happiness is the ability to find the gift in sadness. Fear propels you to prepare. Akshay Nanavati: - https://www.facebook.com/AkshayNanavatiFan/ - https://twitter.com/fearvanalife - https://www.youtube.com/c/fearvana - https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ For more information about Chris Vasquez and Next Level Mindset: http://chrisjvasquez.com  

Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventurer, entrepreneur and author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness. Our conversation centers around the intersection of fear with self-awareness, "enlightenment" & growth. We unpack what fear is, where it comes from, how we can embody it in a positive way and how to distinguish between fear and intuition. Find Akshay at Fearvana.com Akshay's Book Recommendations: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl and More Beautiful Than Before by Steve Leder Song featured: "I've Been Here Before" by The Franklin Electric How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram Get full access to A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Akshay Nanavati (@fearvanalife) is a former Marine who has survived PTSD, depression, alcoholism, and suicidal ideation to build a global business, run ultramarathons, and explore the world's most hostile environments. He is also the author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness. What We Discuss with Akshay Nanavati: What going on a seven-day retreat in total darkness and isolation taught Akshay about himself that transcended rationality and the reality of his senses. Why Akshay believes that the single greatest barrier standing in the way of our well-being is our negative relationship to suffering -- such as the way we demonize fear, stress, and anxiety. What does Akshay mean when he recommends finding "the worthy struggle" that will make our suffering meaningful? Stillness accompanied by consciousness and intention versus doing nothing, and what we risk by being afraid to confront what lurks in the space of our deepest darkness. Why Akshay considers the prevailing idea in the self-help world of "I am enough" to be nonsense, why we are not enough, and -- most important -- why that's not a bad thing. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/289 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Does your business have an Internet presence? Save up to a whopping 62% on new webhosting packages with HostGator at hostgator.com/jordan! Ever dreamt of having the cleanest bum on the block? Omigo reinvented the toilet seat so you never have to use toilet paper again! Curious? Go to myomigo.com/jordan to get 20% off the toilet seat that's changing lives one wash at a time. Brooklinen spoils you with the comfort of luxury sheets, towels, bedding, and more without the luxury markup. Get 10 percent off and free shipping when you use promo code JORDAN at Brooklinen.com! Smithsonian Channel Plus presents history, mystery, science, and pop culture in a whole new light, from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the demise of the Titanic. Go to getscplus.com/jordan and use promo code PODCAST to get 50% off your first three months following your 7-day free trial! Zoom video conferencing...

Achieving anything worthwhile is difficult, especially when you decide to do it alone. Human beings are tribal creatures, and most of us can benefit from some form of structure and community to turn our biggest dreams into reality. In today’s special episode (Part 1 of 2), my Chief Miracle Worker and guest-host, Chip Franks, is talking with our friend, Akshay Nanavati, about the game-changing power of having an “accountability buddy” — someone who challenges you to move beyond your comfort zone, provides you with the extra support you need, and helps you to grow and improve in order to achieve your goals.  Akshay is the author of FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness, where he explores how to transform potentially negative feelings into incredible strengths, and has been recommended by Seth Godin, Cal Newport, and even His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Today, Chip and Akshay talk about the benefits of having an accountability buddy, why you need one as a high achiever / entrepreneur, and who that person should and shouldn’t be. You’ll also learn what it takes to initiate and build this type of relationship.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/300   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of our vehicles to find explosives), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since built a global business, run ultramarathons, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are going toward charity. Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of boundless bliss. Join in today and learn EXACTLY how Akshay Nanavati kicked PTSD to the curb and leveled up creating everything from nothing! In this episode, you will learn: How to develop a positive relationship with suffering Why exposing yourself to harsh environments helps your mindset Why negative is actually a positive

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of our vehicles to find explosives), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since built a global business, run ultramarathons, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps.      Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”      About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are going toward charity.      Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to live a life of boundless bliss.         In this episode, Karen and Akshay discuss:  Success Story of Akshay  Commit to Get Leads  The fear of reaching out is going to be there. That’s okay. Try anyway. You are not your thoughts, feelings, and experiences – you are the thinker of your thoughts, the feeler of your feelings, and the experiencer of your experiences.  Consult to Sell  Vulnerability bridges the divide of humanity – the more real and authentic you are about who you are, the more that connects.  Connect to Build and Grow  Systemize everything – transcend your feelings, rise above your feelings. Remove thinking from as many areas of your life as possible.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision  There are no bad or good emotions or experiences – it is up to us to decide what we do with them.  Sweet Spot of Success     "There is always selling happening. Selling is serving. I cannot serve unless I sell whatever it is that I am selling."- Akshay Nanavati     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to “Get the Secrets” at Fearvana.com to get updates and your FREE Fearvana pdf guide!     Connect with Akshay Nanavati:    Twitter: @fearvanalife Facebook: Akshay Nanavati Website: Fearvana.com Book: FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Healthy, Wealth, and Happiness YouTube: Fearvana LinkedIn: Akshay Nanavati Instagram: @fearvana     About the Podcast   Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.    Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

In this episode, we show you how to turn your fear into health, wealth, and happiness. If you want something you’ve never had before, you have to do something you’ve never done before. That means suffering and taking risks. Building a positive relationship with suffering is one of the most important life skills you can master. Suffering is the true training ground of self-transcendence. With our guest Akshay Nanavati we show you how to choose your struggle and build meaningful suffering into your life. Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventurer, entrepreneur and author of "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness." He is also the founder of the nonprofit, the Fearvana Foundation. His work has been featured in Forbes, Psychology Today, entrepreneur.com, CNN, Huffington Post, Military Times, FOX 5 NY, ABC, NBC and other media outlets around the globe. From drug addiction to marine corps Bootcamp - to hunting for bombs in Iraq - how Akshay learned to deal with fear The toughest battle Akshay had to fight was coming home - dealing with PTSD and suicidal thoughts We live in a world that demonizes stress, anxiety, fear, pain and suffering - and yet in the psychology and neuroscience research shows us that our emotions are normal and inevitable We don’t live in a world of life-threatening risks anymore, and so our brain creates these risks No emotions are good or bad - we assign and create the meaning via our beliefs Humans are meaning-making machines - we naturally create meaning out of everything What you are labeling yourself can powerfully shape your experiences. Typical behaviors like “depression” “PTSD” etc are just brain patterns, and they can be re-written using “Top-Down Neuroplasticity” Don’t wait for the fear to go away, act despite the fear.. or once you learn to train yourself.. BECAUSE of the fear Building a positive relationship to suffering is the single most important skill to master. “Hebbs Law” - neurons that fire together, wire together There is a war in your brain for neuronal real estate - use it or lose it. Should you try to SEEK Suffering instead of AVOID suffering? "There is no coming to consciousness without pain. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own Soul. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” - Dr. Carl Jung “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” - Dr. Carl Jung Visualize yourself in the process of going through the struggle, the suffering, the tough part of your goals - not the easy parts at the end. There is tremendous beauty in pushing through and into your fears. Everything worthwhile is hard, and you have to train yourself to fall in love with suffering. Fall in love with the process. You cannot get better at something without doing it. Exercise is a “miracle grow for your brain.” If you could put all the benefits of exercise into a pill, it would be the best selling pill of all time. If you want something you’ve never had before, you have to do something you’ve never done before. That means suffering and taking a risk. If you don’t proactively search out a proactive worthy challenge - something to struggle and suffer for in your life - then suffering will find you anyway. Don’t follow your passion, find your "worthy struggle." You don’t discover a passion you develop a passion. You have to put yourself in uncomfortable situations to develop your passion. You only evolve when you suffer. That’s why lottery winners typically lose their winnings. When you struggle for it, you become a different person. Homework: Find one little thing to test yourself. Do a little thing to push yourself outside your comfort zone. Don’t just do it, come back and reflect on it. Journal about it.

Hello my friends, today my guest is Akshay Nanavati – author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness. In this book, Akshay defines Fearvana as the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle. Akshay has lived in Bombay, Bangalore, Singapore, Austin, … Continue reading "Askshay Nanavati: Fearvana"

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of our vehicles to find explosives), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since built a global business, run ultramarathons, spent 7 days in darkness, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are going toward charity. Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to live a life of boundless bliss.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the past year, is that the size of your struggles, is proportional to the size of the gift you have to offer the world as you overcome them. In other words, our biggest challenges in life can be turned into an opportunity to grow, and then to give, if we’re brave enough to face them head-on and conquer them. Well, the gentleman you’re about to meet today is one of the most incredible living examples of this philosophy that I’ve ever met. His name is Akshay Nanavati and his story is so amazing that I’m not even going to give you a preview of what’s to come in today’s episode because I don’t want to ruin it for you. But the fact that the Dali Lama wrote the forward to his book, should tell you all you need to know about this man’s challenges in life, and what he’s turned them into. We all have challenges and we all have fears in life. Those are not optional when it comes to being human, but how you choose to respond to them, is. Resources: Fearvana.com FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness Music: Music by: Barren Gates Song: Devil Licensed under a Creative Commons License  

This week’s conversation is Akshay Nanavati, a Marine Corps Veteran, endurance athlete, philanthropist and creator of Fearvana.After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD and depression from fighting the war in Iraq with the US Marines, and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has since built a global business, run ultramarathons, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves to polar icecaps.Combining his life experience with years of research in neuroscience, psychology and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”He is now on a mission to turn Fearvana into a global movement to help others build a positive relationship with suffering.This episode is brought to you by:Athletic Greens is the most complete supplement for a better you. With 75 ingredients covering 11 areas of health, it gives you the optimum nutrition you need to perform your best, everyday. Click here for an exclusive Athletic Greens offer for Finding Mastery listeners only: Get a FREE 20 count travel pack (valued at $99) with any purchase.Eight Sleep makes The Pod, a high-tech bed with integrated sensors that track your sleep and a layer that dynamically regulates temperature based on sleep cycle, cooling and heating through the night to enhance rest and recovery.For a limited time, get $150 off your purchase when you go to EIGHTSLEEP.COM/findingmasteryFour Sigmatic is a natural superfood company that specializes in mushroom-based drinks that benefit our immunity, energy, and longevity, and help us live healthier, more enhanced lives. Get 15% off your purchase at foursigmatic.com/findingmastery or use the code FINDINGMASTERY at checkout.

Akshay Nanavati is a U.S. Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, author and ultra runner.   He has overcome many of life’s most difficult challenges by discovering that adversity is one of our greatest gifts and a necessary access point to reach the next stage of our personal evolution.   He developed FEARVANA to teach people to find bliss through engaging in fear and pursuing their “worthy struggles”. He also wrote the amazing book, “FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”   If fear and adversity are keeping you from having and being what you want in life, take the first step to overcome it and listen as we discuss:   His journey to “FEARVANA” and path to finding beauty in adversity. [3:48] How was he able to turn his guilt into an ally? [17:15] Steps you can take to let go of your fear. [21:14] When was the ultra-running seed planted in him? [24:31] How running has become “fuel for service”. [26:06] Why committing to recovery has transformed his running: His nutrition, recovery methods, shoes used & MORE. [28:31] The value in embracing stillness. [37:04] His vision for the FEARVANA movement: Why you MUST follow your “worthy struggle”. [41:03] The importance of playing the long game and building relationships. [42:37] What does his morning routine consist of? [47:28] Why you must ENJOY the process, rather than focus on the end result. [49:58] The fundamental habits all humans should have. [52:40] What adventures does he have planned? [55:53]   This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I use it daily for better focus, improved workouts, and deeper sleep. Four Sigmatic is gut friendly and contains less than half the caffeine of regular coffee.    Go to www.FourSigmatic.com/Jay and use the code JAY to get 15% discount.   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi. Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!   This episode is also brought to you by biOptimizers. Their P3-OM Probiotics may be the most powerful proteolytic probiotic ever developed. P3-OM supplies your gut with powerful protein-digesting bacteria that increase the pool of bioactive amino acids required for muscle growth and recovery.   Go to www.p3om.com/renegade and use the code “Renegade” to receive a 15% discount.  

Akshay Nanavati,veteran, motivational speaker, and author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness, with a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will join us to discuss his book, his amazing life, and how we can all move past fear and live happy, successful, and meaningful lives. And Nashville Singer/Songwriter, Caryl Mack, joins us from Nashville to tell us about her music and we'll be playing some of her original music! Also, Dr. Mara with another sneak peek into her book, The Passionate Life: Creating Vitality & Joy at Any Age, and a discussion about making time for your dreams in spite of the critics.  

www.fearvana.com After moving to Austin, Texas from Bombay, Bangalore and Singapore, I overcame a lifestyle of drug addiction that killed two of my friends in high school. When I then decided to join the United States Marine Corps, two doctors told me that boot camp would kill me, thanks to a blood disorder I was born with. But I wasn’t about to let that stop me. Not only did I complete boot camp (with a twisted ankle, no less), but I was chosen as the honor graduate in Infantry school and went on to spend 7 months in Iraq where my job was to walk in front of our vehicle convoys to find explosives before they could destroy our vehicles. That was just the beginning of my understanding of the positive power of fear and struggle. In 2012, I left a comfortable corporate job to drag a 190-pound sled 350-miles across the world’s second largest polar ice cap for a month. I’ve swam through underwater caves, almost been killed by a falling boulder while glacier caving, experienced severe altitude sickness while climbing in the Himalayas, and suffered through heat exhaustion while running across countries. But my greatest struggle came many years after the war. I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and consequently struggled with depression and alcohol addiction that drove me to the brink of suicide. I then spent years studying neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to not only heal my own brain, but figure out what does it take to live a happy, succesful and meaningful life. That is when I rejected the label of PTSD assigned to me and created a new one – Fearvana. I define Fearvana as the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle. I then wrote a book about the concept called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” I was blessed and truly humbled to receive a foreword for my book from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” Beyond these adventures into the depths of my soul and in some of the most hostile environments on the planet, I have also: Completed a Masters in Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Publications, on a full scholarship. Been trained as a coach from an ICF-accredited institution Graduated from Jack Canfield’s Train the Trainer program Started a non-profit organization called The Fearvana Foundation Built a business that allows me to work from where I want, when I want. Used speaking engagements, coaching, seminars, and consulting to help countless people like you smash through their obstacles and find bliss through struggle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/executiveathletes/support

Guest Introduction: Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventurer, entrepreneur and writer. He is also a success coach at Human Potential Development, and the owner and founder of Amara Adventures. Akshay is the author of the book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness." Interview Summary: In this interview, Akshay first shares his background, from suffering with drug addiction in his teens, to serving in the military, to dealing with PTSD, alcoholism, and depression after returning home, and finally overcoming those struggles and creating Fearvana. He talks about what inspired him to join the military, as well as some of the lessons that he learned while serving. We ask Akshay how people can take these lessons from war and apply them to their ordinary lives. He also explains how being grateful for suffering leads to growth and empathy. Chris talks about how some of the biggest traumas have allowed him to build the deepest connections. Akshay describes his process for fully experiencing the depth of different emotions. He then goes into more detail about his struggles after the military, including alcoholism, PTSD, and going through a divorce. He talks about how his alcohol addiction developed, took a toll on his life, and nearly pushed him to commit suicide. Akshay also describes how PTSD affected him, and how he overcame it. He acknowledges his intensity, and talks about how he embraces it and thrives on it. Next, we ask Akshay to discuss what drives him. He shares his long-term vision, which involves helping people navigate struggle and live a life of boundless bliss. He also talks about how gaining clarity has affected his day to day life and how he feels. Akshay describes the two different types of challenges: ones we purposely seek out for growth, and ones that life throws our way. He offers constructive ways to deal with challenges, including exercising awareness, and using obsession to let your life path consume you. Akshay then explains why it's important to embrace fear, struggle, and adversity. He discusses how taking this approach has changed his life. He goes on to explain how people can leverage negative emotions or situations and use them to their benefit. We ask Akshay how people can feel more alive and increase their sense of happiness and abundance. He talks about how struggle cultivates confidence. He also emphasizes the importance of exercising and eating healthy, and makes some practical recommendations. Next, Akshay discusses how people can gain clarity and direction in their lives, and discover their worthy struggle. He explains how to work backwards from the lifestyle that you want to create. He also talks about how mentorship plays into his life, and offers advice on finding great mentors. Akshay then describes how to shatter self-imposed limitations and achieve extraordinary goals. He talks about how commitment is the key to success, and leads to the development of courage, capabilities, and confidence. Finally, Chris talks about using 90-day goals, and asks Akshay to expand on his process of setting and achieving goals. Akshay provides effective strategies for breaking destructive habits and replacing them with more beneficial habits. He also explains how to enhance productivity and accomplish greater results in less time. As a last piece of advice, Akshay reiterates that one of the most important life skills is to develop a positive relationship with struggle. Find out more about Akshay: https://fearvana.com/ The Craft of Charisma Podcast is also available at: bit.ly/Soundcloud-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/Stitcher-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/iTunes-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/Spotify-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/GooglePlayMusic-CofC-Podcast bit.ly/iHeartRadio-CofC-Podcast

Fearvana - Turning Fear into Happiness After overcoming drug addiction, post traumatic stress disorder, and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has dedicated himself to a path of mastery and service. Today, he is a US Marine veteran, ultra-runner, explorer, speaker, entrepreneur and author of the book - Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness. “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” The Dalai Lama

Akshay Nanavati is a Marine veteran, speaker, author, adventurer, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others turn their fear into their greatest ally so they can accomplish their biggest goals and dreams. He is also the author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness which received much praise including from the Dalai Lama who said the book inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our fears.     Quotes To Remember: “Everything worthwhile was a result of stress, fear and anxiety.” “It’s the demonization of the emotions that cause us more problems, not the emotions themselves.” “Having a strong enough why is essential.” “You need fear to grow. You need risk to advance, to evolve into something new. And with risk comes fear.” “Be with the fear. Be present to it. Acknowledge it. Accept that it’s there.” “The greatest things in life are challenging.” “Progress is not the elimination of new problems, it’s the creation of new problems.” What You’ll Learn: How to get out of problematic situations Learn how to use fear, stress, and anxiety to your advantage Applying fearvana to achieve your goals How to find bliss as you utilize the fearvana concept Jumping over barriers to achieving your goals How to not let instant gratification derail you from your bigger goals   Key Links From The Show: Akshay's Site Todoist   Recommended Books: Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Akshay Nanavati Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Zero to One by Peter Thiel Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by K. Anders Ericsson The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal   Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience. I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success. You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

Akshay overcame drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the US Marines and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide.  He has since explored the most hostile, and awe-inspiring environments on the planet, started a nonprofit foundation and built a business helping people live limitless lifestyles.   Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” Of the book, The Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”   www.fearvana.com akshay@fearvana.com   tags:  stories that empower, stories, story, that, empower, storiesthatempower, podcast, hope, inspiration, inspire, inspiring, lift up, light, dark, motivate, motivation, motivating, Sean, Akshay, Nanavati, akshay nanavati, fearvana, fear, vana, ptsd, alcoholism, drug, addiction  

Akshay Nanavati (@fearvanalife) was on the brink of suicide, but overcame drug addiction, alcoholism, and PTSD from fighting in Iraq with the US Marines. He is the author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness. The Cheat Sheet: Why might a Marine veteran be thankful for falling in with the wrong crowd and dabbling with drugs and alcohol at an early age? What is a worthy struggle, and how can enduring hardship with others be a bonding experience? Why our negative emotions are often our greatest gift. What is second dart syndrome, and why does Akshay consider it "the most destructive disease of the mind?" What is the LMNOP cycle, and how can it help people with PTSD? And so much more... Full show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/akshay-nanavati-fearvana-episode-686/ Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Whether you're a lady or a gent, you don't need to know what MicroModal fabric is to enjoy the comfort of MeUndies; you just need to wear them -- support this show (and yourself) with MeUndies here for 20% off! Want to spend less time shopping for insurance and take advantage of every possible discount? Visit meetamica.com/Forbes and find out why 95% of customers with combined auto and home policies stay with Amica! With pain-free invoicing, FreshBooks helps entrepreneurs and freelancers save time and avoid a lot of the stress that comes with running a small business. Try a month of unrestricted use for free here (no credit card required)! Enter ART OF CHARM in the How You Heard About Us section. Skip Netflix tonight and join the millions of students learning and growing on Skillshare today -- AoC listeners get three months of Skillshare for 99 cents by signing up at skillshare.com/charm! CastBox introduces an in-audio search capability that offers a brand new way to search for podcasts you may love based on words or topics. Download CastBox for iOS or Android and enter promo code AOC under Go Premium for six free months of premium features! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Free yourself from typing notes, reports, and documents by going with the transcriptionists we trust here at AoC: TranscriptionOutsourcing.net -- 99% or higher accuracy guaranteed! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

“If you don’t seek out struggle, it will find you anyway.” Today’s guest persuaded the Dalai Lama to write the foreword of his new book - FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness. Akshay Nanavati is used to living life at the extremes. Akshay has battled with drug addiction in high school, was diagnosed with PTSD after serving as a marine in Iraq, and is now obsessed with all kinds of extreme sports ranging from marathon running to cave diving to skydiving. It means his story is riddled with struggle, pain, and survivor’s guilt. While the demons still haunt, Akshay has manifested a way of life that transforms fear into a powerful tool for growth and happiness. By actively seeking out and immersing himself in the struggle, Akshay has architected a revolutionary path to success and fulfilment for himself while sharing his message with millions around the world. And in this episode he shares some practical strategies that you can use to revolutionize your relationship with fear and emotions. “The biggest mistake when it comes to happiness is that we live in a world that has us think that happiness is an end result.” We all seek happiness, but Akshay has found a route along a path that many of us would be reluctant to walk. Instead of allowing agonizing experiences to define his life, he’s found a way to use them as a key to unlock success and fulfilment. In this episode, Akshay explains the importance of a ‘worthy struggle’ and argues that we should all proactively seek out ‘Spark Moments’ (or instances of inspiration) to create more happiness. He explores the value of intentional living and the importance of taking control of your emotions so you can decide how you want to feel. Akshay has some brilliant insights and I was in awe at the value of everything he shared when I listened to the episode again. I’m so pumped for you to listen to this podcast as we explore an approach to fear-based living that could change your life. “Being conscious and proactive about how, when, and what emotions you want to experience is a game-changer.” Some questions I ask:How do you cultivate a practice of consistently having Spark Moments? (6:31)What does your daily routine look like? (13:09)What role does gratitude play in your life? (18:01)What have been some of your biggest Spark Moments and in what format did they come? (22:19)Do have a process for reflecting and collecting your Spark Moments? (25:05)You have some powerful motivators pushing you. Do you have a daily practice that helps you stay focused and keep the demons away? (33:22)How do you #StayGrounded? (45:00) In this episode, you will hear about:How Black Hawk Down got Akshay off drugs almost overnight. (3:42)Why pain is a very strong motivator for behavior change. (5:03)Why Spark Moments are the key to a fulfilled life. (5:55)What Fearvana means. (7:04)Akshay’s definition of happiness - and how to find it. (11:19)The power of simplicity and the benefit of removing decisions from your day. (13:11)Why Akshay used to struggle with gratitude and what it taught him about life. (18:15)The two things that all growth has in common. (24:30)The reason Akshay was inspired by someone who started at a blank wall for 24-hours. (26:20)The importance of NOT judging your emotions.The role guilt plays in Akshay’s life and how it’s become a powerful motivator. (30:08)How Akshay persuaded The Dalai Lama to write the foreword in his new book. (42:40) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Fearvana" teaches the science of how to transform fear, stress and anxiety into health, wealth and happiness. Weaving together inspiring stories, in-depth research in neuroscience and psychology, practical insight, and actionable strategies, Fearvana helps readers turn their greatest obstacles into their most powerful allies.

"Fearvana" teaches the science of how to transform fear, stress and anxiety into health, wealth and happiness. Weaving together inspiring stories, in-depth research in neuroscience and psychology, practical insight, and actionable strategies, Fearvana helps readers turn their greatest obstacles into their most powerful allies.

Akshay Nanavati almost gave his life to suicide at one point of time. He struggled with drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with US Marines and alcoholism in his life. He overcame all those challenges and has since explored the most hostile, and awe-inspiring environments on the planet, started a nonprofit foundation and built a business helping people live limitless lifestyles.  Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." Of the book, The Dalai Lama said "Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives."    Time stamps: 04:00 Akshay shares how running has helped him in his salvation and what is his mission. 05:46 He shares about his life journey and the dark phase in his life including addiction to drug, binge drinking and suicidal thoughts. 08:30 Why Akshay thinks there are no bad or good emotions? 13:37 How can throwing yourself more on face of fear can help you in your growth and rise above the ground. He talks about overcoming one fear at a time. 15:55 Akshay talks about LMNOP method of overcoming fear. 23:03 Akshay shares what his book Fearvana is all about and how can it help you in your personal development journey. 29:46 Enlightening round Get Akshay's Book: Fearvana   This episode is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial.  http://theinspiringtalk.com/audible   Read full show notes on http://theinspiringtalk.com/akshay-nanavati Subscribe, Rate and Review the show on: Apple Podcasts http://theinspiringtalk.com/itunes Stitcher http://theinspiringtalk.com/stitcher CastBox on Android http://theinspiringtalk.com/castbox Play Music http://theinspiringtalk.com/google

Show notes   This week I had the opportunity to share Akshay Nanavatis story of overcoming drug addiction, alcoholism, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq and recovering from the brink of suicide.   Akshay Nanavati has since explored the most hostile environments on the planet and built a business helping people live limitless lifestyles.   We talk about his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”   The happiest man in the world, The Dalai Lama himself said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”     In This Interview, Akshay Nanavati and I Discuss...       How he structured his day loosely enough and doesn’t become TOO structured.   His book, Fearvana: The revolutionary science of how to turn fear into health, wealth, and happiness   We don't control what first shows up in our brain.   How if you feel fear and stress is not your always your fault.   The ability to develop a positive relationship to suffering Committing yourself to the worthy struggle Reducing life to the simplest next step Dealing with fear - it's ok to be scared Bringing the rational mind into fearful situations   The challenge response Fear is a gift if you believe it to be The growth mindset vs The fixed mindset If you want to be great you have to believe that you are.   And so much more.   Please Support The Show with a Donation   At LoganTylerNelson.com   Akshay’s website:    https://fearvana.com   At the time of this post you can receive the book FOR FREE all you have to pay is shipping   Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, health, and wellness information and resources by subscribing to the Scratch Your Own Itch on iTunes. Three days a week we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and occasionally fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking.   Read more at Logantylernelson.com

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the US Marines and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since explored the most hostile, and awe-inspiring environments on the planet and built a business helping people live limitless lifestyles. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” Of the book, The Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the US Marines and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since explored the most hostile, and awe-inspiring environments on the planet and built a business helping people live limitless lifestyles. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” Of the book, The Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”

In this episode, author and speaker, Akshay Nanavati, joins us to discuss his new book, Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness, which uses neuroscientific and psychological research to aid personal development. Akshay talks openly about his personal journey, struggle with drugs and alcohol and post traumatic stress disorder diagnosis that led to the research in his concept of Fearvana. Akshay is a Marine Corps Veteran, adventurer, entrepreneur and success coach. What Was Covered Akshay's definition of Fearvana as the state of bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle Why Akshay believes that we should change our relationship with, and the benefits that can flow from handling differently our most primitive and basic emotion The view that we should Feel whatever we feel, whatever shows up, it's what we do with it that matters Ashkay's research into neuroplasticity and the ability to rewire neuro-connections in the brain through introspection and habit changing Key Takeaways and Learnings The importance of acknowledging and accepting our own fears without judgement as the key to mental, physical and spiritual growth Proven techniques to allow us to change the relationship to our emotions How approaches such as visualising obstacles can help us avoid procrastination, or other proxies for fear, and improve our performance in the space between stimulus and response

This week’s guest is Akshay Nanavati, author of the forthcoming book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, & Happiness.” Akshay struggled with drug addiction as a youth, but his life was changed after the movie “Black Hawk Down” inspired him to join the US Marines.  After serving in Iraq, and struggling with PTSD as a result, Akshay began to educate himself deeply on the neuroscience behind fear, and developed some very interesting ideas on how fear can be used as a catalyst for many areas of personal growth. Akshay’s high-octane demeanor is contagious, and his enthusiasm for life and his work are highly enviable.  I suspect you’ll enjoy this one and learn a lot like I did! Highlights of this episode include: —How the movie “Black Hawk Down” inspired Akshay to quit using drugs forever —His experiences in the US Marines and the PTSD he experienced afterwards —The differences between post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder —The concept of “Fearvana” and how we can use it to our advantage —What we can learn through enduring challenging events, and more!

“What if you could turn your greatest fears and obstacles into your biggest advantages and opportunities?” Our today’s guest will talk about how to make it possible. Joining us is Akshay Nanavati, a Marine Corps veteran, adventurer, explorer and entrepreneur. He has run ultramarathons, climbed mountains in the Himalayas, and skied 350 miles across the world’s second largest icecap, and spent 7 months in Iraq, where his job was to walk in front of convoys to find improvised explosive devices. After the war, he was diagnosed with PTSD and struggled with alcohol until he reached the brink of suicide. To heal his brain, he spent years studying neuroscience and psychology. This led to the creation of his book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” The Dalai Lama says “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” Seth Godin calls Fearvana “Counterintuitive, practical and potentially life-changing.” Jack Canfield, the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul Series and The Success Principles says “Fearvana is without a doubt, one of the few books that really does stand out as a must read book.” Today, Akshay runs a global business helping people live limitless lifestyles. His work helps fund his non- profit, the Fearvana Foundation. With Akshay’s help, you’ll learn to turn traditionally negative emotions like fear, anxiety and guilt into health, wealth and happiness. 02:39 – Separating yourself from that emotion (fear) and then channelling it to purposeful action 07:08 – Meaningful, worthy struggle is essential to life 09:25 – How to turn your mindset around during your darkest hour 12:15 – The easier way to find and create your spark moments 15:36 – Reframe how you view significance and leverage self-awareness into an asset 19:35 – Faith and willpower can drive you to the next stage of evolution 22:43 – The strategy he used to connect to some of the most influential people and endorse him 26:00 – Wrap Up Tweetables: “Adversity can be our greatest gift and our mistakes and can be their greatest teachers.” – Akshay Nanavati Resources: http://www.bossacademy.com/ Get Akshay’s Book (Fearvana: Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth & Happiness) for Free: http://www.fearvana.com/ Connect with Akshay: akshay@fearvana.com Facebook Twitter

After growing up with drug addictions and experiencing a troubling childhood, Akshay Nanavati joined the Marines and gained the structure his life needed. And while he was in the Marines and afterward, he began to learn more and more about fear and how it affects people and their functionality. This discovery and wonderment led to Akshay's invention of “fearvana.” What exactly is that? Let him explain that to you in our latest episode! Akshay discusses the science behind fear and why it's not something we need to bury or do away with. Take a listen!Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventurer, entrepreneur and author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness. He also created the website feavana.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

      Akshay Nanavati is an author, speaker and entrepreneur who dedicated his life to helping others turn their fear into a friend that helps and drives them to accomplish their goals and dreams.       Akshay Nanavati is also a Marine Corps veteran, adventurer and entrepreneur.       After overcoming drug addiction, a diagnosis of PTSD after the war in Iraq, and a battle with alcohol that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has since explored the most hostile environments on the pla- net and built a global business helping people live limitless lifestyles. His work funds his nonprofit, the Fearvana Foundation.       Combining years of research in neuroscience and psychology with his life experience, Akshay wrote the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” About the book, The Dalai Lama says “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” Connect with Akshay Nanavati: www.fearvana.com www.facebook.com/nanavati03 Get Akshay Nanavati's book, “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness” For show notes, links, information and How to Attract, Sell and Deliver like a Million Dollar Online Coach go to OnlineSuperCoach.com

    This week we talk to Akshay Nanavati After overcoming drug addiction, alcoholism, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq and recovering from the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since explored the most hostile environments on the planet and built a business helping people live limitless lifestyles. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote a book called “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.” Of the book, The Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”   In This Interview, Akshay Nanavati and I Discuss... The Wolf Parable His book, Fearvana: The revolutionary science of how to turn fear into health, wealth, and happiness How he got the Dali Lama to write the forward for his book That we don't control what first shows up in our brain How if you feel fear and stress is not your fault The second dart/arrow parable Acting your way into right thinking literally restructures the pathways in your brain The ability to develop a positive relationship to suffering Committing yourself to the worthy struggle Reducing life to the simplest next step Dealing with fear - it's ok to be scared Bringing the rational mind into fearful situations The challenge response Fear is a gift if you believe it to be The growth mindset vs The fixed mindset If you want to be great you have to believe that you are How ego can be both helpful and unhelpful The worthy struggle Keeping things automated in your day so that you can save self-discipline or willpower for the times you need it     Please Support The Show with a Donation    

Today is going to be an adventure, that's for sure. After overcoming drug addiction, a diagnosis of PTSD after the war in Iraq, and a battle with alcohol that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has since explored the most hostile environments on the planet and built a global business helping people live limitless lifestyles. Combining years of research in neuroscience and psychology with his life experience, Akshay wrote the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”

 I wanted to have Akshay join us because 1) he was nominated to the show by a previous guest and Bare Naked Bravery community member, David Shriner-Cahn but 2) we haven't featured a perspective of PTSD yet and I really appreciated Akshay's particular experience and journey in this. Also, 3) the Dalai Lama wrote the foreword to his book and I really wanted to know how that came about! I think you'll really enjoy this. Let's make like a skydiver and jump on into it!   Brave Take-Aways Okay, so beyond the Bare Naked Bravery Adult Coloring Book, your Brave Take-Away from today's show is this: If you're listening to this before the book releases in October, go visit fearvana.com - Akshay is generously giving away copies of the book for free, you just have to pay shipping. Go check it out and then tell us all about your favorite parts of today's Bare Naked Bravery! Keep in Touch with Akshay Nanavati www.fearvana.comhttps://twitter.com/existing2living https://www.facebook.com/nanavati03 https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ https://www.youtube.com/c/fearvana Keep in Touch with Emily Ann Peterson http://emilyannpeterson.comhttp://instagram.com/emilyannpete http://facebook.com/emilyannpeterson http://twitter.com/emilyapeterson Credits If you're diggin' the music in today's episode, that's because it's brought to you by my friends at Music Box Licensing, a premier creative music agency dedicated to finding and crafting unique soundtracks. To find out more about all the artists, musicians, and other sponsors of the show, please visit barenakedbravery.com/sponsors 3 Ways You Can Support the Bravery! Leave a review on iTunes We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes.   Simply click here to get started >>> http://bit.ly/bnbrr Share this episode with a friend If you have a friend who might really love/need to hear this episode, what are you waiting for?! Email, text, fb message, snail mail - all great options! Become a Patron of Bare Naked Bravery Every patron gets awesome goodies, super early advance links to Emily Ann's new songs & releases, and so much more! $1 Monthly$3 Monthly$5 Monthly$10 Monthly$15 Monthly$25 Monthly$100 Monthly I'm looking forward to being with you next week. We have some great things in store for you! Until then I have one message for you. It's this: Be yourself. Be vulnerable. Be brave. Because the world needs more of your Bare Naked Bravery.

Fearvana, PTSD and running across continentsToday I bring you, Akshay Nanavati. Akshay is a Marine Corps veteran, adventurer, and entrepreneur. After overcoming drug addiction, a diagnosis of PTSD after the war in Iraq, and a battle with alcohol that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has since explored the most hostile environments on the planet and built a global business helping people live limitless lifestyles. Combining years of research in neuroscience and psychology with his life experience, Akshay wrote his book "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth, and Happiness." His work funds his nonprofit, the Fearvana Foundation. It is the change-making arm of his lifelong mission to run across every country to create enduring peace, one community at a time. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here.  And I can help.  Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

Can you imagine going from fighting drug addiction, alcoholism, to then combatting PTSD to today, writing a book where the Dali Lama writes the forward? That is our guest today, Akshay Nanavati. He aspires to live a limitless lifestyle and we can too, apparently. His book is coming out this fall but he's joining us now as we celebrate independence week. This is a man who's found his own freedom. His new book is called, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." The Dalai Lama has even said the following about it, "Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives." To say that Akshay has an inspiring story is an understatement. He's overcome drug addiction, alcoholism and PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq. He's combined his life experiences with years of research in science and spirituality which led him to this book. For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.