Podcast appearances and mentions of jake heilbrunn

Jake Heilbrunn is wise beyond his years. In this episode we talk about our personal journey's/challenges with Lyme disease and the many lessons we have learned along the way (Including how to do a coffee enema, lol. Yes, it is what you think it is). How a chronic illness can really make you stop and look at the “why's” and observe every part of it, eventually realizing the gifts even if they are hard to see at first. Jake brings a lightness to life even through the tough parts and is an inspiring individual. We discuss how when he went into his first year in college that he knew something just wasn't right and he had to make a change which led to an adventure through south/central America and eventually to Jake giving talks about it all (TedX) and even writing a book. This is a heartfelt episode about two men at slightly different stages in life who were connected by a “dis-ease” and how others can learn from the wisdom this brought them. With a few laughs along the way! Episode Quotes“ I was doing all of these things that I loved and there was this part of me that was just screaming out for help” - Jake Heilbrunn“I find when I can actually access my emotions and cry or scream or whatever, the pain doesn't go away but the suffering of lower emotions that are trapped in my system release and I feel lighter” - Jake Heilbrunn“The element of surrender or letting go has been hands down the hardest part for me” - Jake Heilbrunn“Getting to that place of true gratitude and acceptance is where the true healing happens” - Jake Heilbrunn“Smell the salt, smell the air, take in the birds flying around and feel my surroundings, look at the cliff, feel gratitude for the ocean, the elements. I find that connection does something to me on a soul level that is hard to put into words” -- Jake Heilbrunn“I remember this girl was  killed, a 20 year old student and I remember thinking, if that was me, I know that I'm going out knowing that I have lived a life that isn't fulfilling” - Jake HeilbrunnEpisode Resources MentionedLouise Hayes - How to Heal Your LifeJake Heilbrunn - Off the beaten trailMichael Singer - The Surrender ExperimentGuest Contact InfoInstagram - @jakeheilbrunn FB - @jakeheilbrunn Website - www.jakeheilbrunn.com TedX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crUusAyzPxo 

What is the worst thing that could happen?This week Kirsten sits down with Jake Heilbrun, a TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur all about following your curiosity in life. If you are struggling with where your life stands today, Jake shares his story of leaving everything behind in the pursuit for purpose. Jake went off to college and discovered in the midst of living the amazing college life…that it wasn't for him. He dropped out and choose to travel the world…think Eat, Pray, Love meets Walter Middie college edition. What he learned along the way helped him overcome anxiety, alter his viewpoint and create a life worth living. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, curious to learn about an alternative lifestyle or looking for health advice to overcome illness, Jake has something special for you to hear. It's time to tune it!In This Episode, We discuss:Two questions to ask yourself if you want to take a chance that will change everything.How to overcome fear and make great decisions.The impact social media has on anxiety, depression, and mental wellness.How to leverage extrinsic motivation to meet your goals.Connect With Jake Heilbrun:Check out his podcast: Curious w/Jake HeilbrunConnect on social: @jakeheilbrunGet his book: Off The Beaten TrailResources discussed on this episode:Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David HawkinsConnect with Kirsten on the gram: @kirsten__trammell

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In this week’s episode, Amrit interviews Jake Heilbrunn, an international TEDx speaker, best-selling author, host of Curious with Jake Heilbrunn Podcast and Head of Partnerships at Conscious Counsel.Purpose consists of the central motivating aims of your life. It is the reason why you get up in the morning. Purpose can guide your life decisions, influence behavior, shape goals, offer a sense of direction, and create meaning. Purpose can heal. Purpose can heal anxiety and so much more.Jake and Amrit talk about Jake’s anxiety healing journey, his path towards self-discovery and purpose, and his greatest lessons learned along the way.At the age of seventeen, Jake started university and began to break out with hives, rashes all over his body and soon after with anxiety. He was on a path of pressure, a path based on expectations of others, a path where he certainly was not happy and was causing more pain than good.Jake wanted to change. He wanted to pursue his dreams. He felt the urge to experience another way of life, a journey of self-discovery. At the age of 18, he took courage and made the hard decision to leave college. He bought a one way ticket to Guatemala where he spent months backpacking through Central America all alone, without a phone and three words of spanish.He wanted to know who he was, what he was capable of and needed to pave his own trail. He listened to his inner voice following his intuition, trusting his instincts that things were going to work out.Jake’s body was telling him something, something in him wasn’t aligned. Taking this new path, not only helped him recover from the rash, but also helped him figure out who he was, unrevealing all the opportunities that have led his life to where he is today. He also discovered the importance of having courage and following it and how important it is to trust yourself. Furthermore, Amrit and Jake dive deep into a raw conversation about Jake getting this lesson twice but in a different way.A couple of years later, Jake’s life was knocked over. He was hit by Lyme disease. For almost ten months in severe pain and suffering, he had to be in bed. This impacted his entrepreneurial life, having to bow out from the company he co-created from 0 to $2.5M in revenue in just 2 years, his personal and his love life as well. Jake felt completely shut down and all alone.Listening to people who have been through the same chronic disease, surfing the ocean, and being in flow with the waves and every single moment, have helped Jake on his healing journey. This extremely challenging disease helped him discover his hypesensitive energy and learn how to be hyper aligned with saying no and letting go. Jake affirms that the journey towards recovery was about learning to listen. He strongly believes his journey here on earth is intuition and that the universe talks to us in many different ways. It appears with a whisper but if you don't pay attention every time it will appear with more and more force.In this chapter of Inspired Evolution you will learn how to heal anxiety and depression through purpose, learn how to take courage to do things you believe are right by following your intuition, discover the beauty of peace by letting things go and discover that in darkness there is always hope.“I say to myself: How can I be the most aligned with the thing that sets my soul on fire? Because that is the medicine for the world!”“When you pursue something that you choose, even if it is scary, it makes problems less haunting”About Jake Heilbrunn:At the age of nineteen, Jake Heilbrunn published 'Off the Beaten Trail', a memoir that has been described as the young dude version of 'Eat Pray Love' fused with a modern-day 'Into the Wild'....but with a happy ending ;) The book became #1 on Amazon in 2 categories, has over 50 5-star reviews, and has gained the attention of multiple NYT best-selling authors, including Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup of the Soul founder, 500+ Million copies sold), The San Diego Union-Tribune, Psychology Today, and various other media outlets.He is a passionate TEDx speaker, who has spoken to 15,000+ people across 6 countries, to audiences ranging from High School assemblies, Universities like USC, corporations like REMAX and organizations like NAMI. When Jake speaks, his intention is to inspire people to replace anxiety with passion, find what makes them tick, feel at peace with their mental health journey and live purposefully.In 2017, Jake co-founded and built The Idea Collective with his business partner, Taylor Conroy. From scratch, they grew the company from 0 to $2.5M in revenue in 2 years and helped over 200 purpose-driven leaders share their messages with the world, landing talks at TED, TEDx, Fortune 500 companies, Universities and features in Goalcast, Forbes, ABC & Entrepreneur. They helped speakers clarify their message, land their stage, deliver their message and spread it online to elevate their mission and purposeOvernight, on October 17th, 2019, Jakes’s life turned upside-down. Lyme Disease hit him like a train. Bedridden in extreme pain, and unable to work, he stepped down from the company and parted ways with his business partner, no longer fit to work. The next 10 months were the hardest and darkest of his life. He produced a film, 'Waves of Healing,' on his story going through Lyme Disease and the healing power of the ocean and surfing. While he is still on this healing journey and has a long way to go, he is happy to have made tremendous progress and is at least functional again.Jake is the host of the podcast "Curious with Jake Heilbrunn" where he interviews fascinating entrepreneurs, authors, healers, musicians and pro athletes. He loves diving deep with people who inspire him, learning their triumphs, dark moments, failures, successes, lessons and the juicy stuff that can’t be seen on social media.Tune In: Welcome Jake Heilbrunn to the Inspired Evolution!: (00:00:00)Where replacing anxiety with purpose came from:(02:00)“The dark can lead you to your own hero’s journey”Stress symptoms notifying non-alignment:(06:10)“Looking back I understand my body was saying something was wrong”Challenging bits pointing to the right direction:(08:37)“Know when to say no and let go”About recalibrating a mindset: changing paths to deal with anxiety and then getting knocked with Lyme disease:(15:57)“The inability to relax opened me up to what the lyme presented”Intuition as a gift brought from healing journey:(22:13)“Intuition guides you to your highest invest and joy”The process of labelling Jake’s anxiety:(24:43)“Take time and make space to uncover layers on top of you that are not you”What called Jake in going to Guatemala:(29:09) “Experience something drastically different to figure out who you are”Taking the courage to follow intuition:(32:17)“Take the courage to do what you believe is right”About pivotal moments:(37:26)“The unknown for whatever reason is so much harder to choose”About the challenges worth to take a different path:(39:20)“Pursuing things that you choose, even if scary, makes problems less haunting”The importance of service to others and how it helps Jake:(43:01)“Don't ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and do that”Jake Heilbrunn’s book and film:“Off the Beaten Trail: A Young Man’s Soul-Searching Journey Through Central America” book by Jake Heilbrunn: https://amz.run/4Ox2 - “a book that every young man should read. It will inspire you and it will empower you to follow your heart and live the life of your dreams” - Jack Canfield. Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul® and The Success Principles“Waves of Healing” movie by Jake Heilbrunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp7EZpB6YZw - Healing Lyme Disease through the power of the ocean and surfingMentioned resources:Conscious Counsel: https://consciouscounsel.ca/ The Idea Collective: https://thepurposecollective.clickfunnels.com/optin32871680 TED program and TEDx: https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization “When the body says no: The cost of hidden stress” book by Gabor Mate: https://amz.run/4Oip - Mentioned in timestamp (06:10)Steven Kotler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Kotler - Mentioned in timestamp (08:37) - Someone who went through the same experience as Jake and talks about how surfing and flow states healed him - An inspiration for Jake when struck by the diseaseJake Heilbrunn’s TEDx talk on How to replace anxiety with purpose on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crUusAyzPxo Jordan Younger, The Balanced Blonde: https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/about/ - Blogger mentioned in timestamp (22:13)Quote: “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” by Tich Nhat Hank - Mentioned in timestamp (37:26)“Art of impossible: A peak performance primer” book by Steven Kotler: https://amz.run/4OyJ - Mentioned in timestamp (39:20) - A conversation around decisions taken by autonomy and intrinsic motivation “Big Magic: Creative living beyond fear” book by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amz.run/4On8 - Mentioned in timestamp (43:01) - Connect with Jake Heilbrunn:Website: https://www.jakeheilbrunn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jake.heilbrunn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeheilbrunn/ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGJ5QXyG50w0YThtA3zjjQPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-with-jake-heilbrunn/id1479197026 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeheilbrunn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jake_heilbrunn Join the Inspired Evolution Community:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredEvolution/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InspiredEvo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/InspiredEvolution/ Website: https://inspiredevolution.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with author, motivational speaker, and co-founder of https://www.theideacollective.org/ (The Idea Collective), Jake Heilbrunn. Jake is the author of an Amazon best-seller, Off the Beaten Trail, and has hit the TEDx Talks stage as a speaker, but before reaching all of these achievements, Jake had to pave his way through a rocky and bumpy road. Struggling from anxiety and depression, Jake took a leap of faith and sought out his true purpose. Let's dive right in and listen to Jake's story of how you can replace anxiety with purpose. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 09:54] Opening Segment I talk briefly about self-empowerment, mental health, and personal fulfillment I'm offering a 15 minute free Zoom call with me. Use this link if you are interested https://calendly.com/karlsona32G (https://calendly.com/karlsona32G) I introduce and welcome guest, Jake Heilbrunn, to the show Jake talks about his background and how his journey began Struggled with anxiety and depression Dropped out of college [09:55 – 23:14] Unfolding the Possibilities Jake talks about the question that ultimately led him to drop out What is the best thing that could happen? Empowering yourself by writing or voicing out your fears and visions Jake shares some of the fears he had The fear of shaming his family Opening yourself up to the possibilities Jake talks about his time in Guatemala  Jake shares his journey through writing a book Why do you think we struggle with being real? Sharing things that people could relate to [23:15 – 39:17] Replacing Anxiety with Purpose Jake walks us through what stage in life he currently is in Diagnosed with Lyme disease Faced anxiety and depression Finding ways to get his mind off things Believing things are happening to take you to the direction you're supposed to be in If you are facing hardships in your life and finding it hard to keep moving forward, here's a story from Jake to help encourage you! Jake gives powerful words of wisdom for you and people dealing with anxiety Jake talks about the book, The Big Leap Jake shows us his view on speaking out to the universe, both good and bad. [39:18 - ] The FREE TIME FIVE Segment Connect with Jake online through the following platforms See below for links What's your favorite thing to do in your free time? Surfing If potential were a physical destination on the map, what would be more fun: the journey to potential or arriving at potential? The journey is the game Favorite podcast episode you've done on your show that people should check out? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reyanne-mustafa-you-are-the-one-the-world-is-waiting-for/id1479197026?i=1000453701403 (The interview with Reyanne Mustafa). Check out this episode! What's one empowering quote you would like to leave the audience today?  “If not this, if not the life that I thought was perfect and high, then there's got to be something greater.” Where will you be in the next 6 to 9 months?  I hope to be continuing to express myself and working with a company that aligns with my values and helping push my mission forward. Final words from me   Tweetable Quotes: “I think there's a beauty of being naive and the beauty of just having a vision that pulls you. Because I think if anyone in any endeavor ... knew all the things that go into starting something they probably wouldn't start.” – Jake Heilbrunn   “I'm a believer that if we don't constantly choose a reason for why it's happening, then life is just living, and we have to consciously choose the future we wanted and create meaning out of life.” – Jake Heilbrunn Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.jakeheilbrunn.com/podcast (Curious with Jake Heilbrunn Podcast) https://www.amazon.com/Off-Beaten-Trail-Soul-Searching-Journey/dp/0997761202 (Off the Beaten Trail by Jake Heilbrunn) https://tim.blog/ (Tim Ferriss)...

Welcome to my new show. Thanks for joining me! Curious with Jake Heilbrunn will showcase real and raw, behind-the-curtain conversations with entrepreneurs, trailblazers and peak performers who are living remarkable lives. Jake creates the space to dive into the insecurities, doubts and fears we all face, as well as personal stories and triumphs so we can gain a true understanding of the mindset and lifestyles behind these fascinating guests. The themes explored in the show include mindset, entrepreneurship, spirituality, relationships, health and happiness with the intention of authenticity and vulnerability guiding each episode. The show is hosted by @JakeHeilbrunn, best selling author of ‘Off the Beaten Trail,” TEDx speaker and co-founder of The Idea Collective.

Sometimes chasing your dream requires you to walk away from the path you thought was laid out before you and make a leap and take a risk. If you allow others to tell you what’s right for your life, then chances are that you’ll encounter anxiety. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re talking to someone who has learned how to find peace and purpose in life. Jake Heilbrunn is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of Off the Beaten Trail, endorsed by multiple NYT bestsellers. He has spoken across the US and internationally to 12,000+ people about replacing anxiety with purpose and creating a career you love. He is the co-founder of The Idea Collective, which helps thought leaders get their message out through speaking engagements and TEDx talks. Conquering anxiety When do you experience anxiety? When Jake went to college at age 18, he broke out with hives and rashes due to severe anxiety. Doctors couldn’t help, and he became depressed and questioned everything about his life. Jake left school with a backpack and flew to Guatemala, where he taught English and lived in the jungle for several months. When he learned mindfulness, meditation, peace, and purpose, he experienced a 180-degree shift. He soon learned that many young people are battling anxiety, so Jake felt the calling to help others through his speaking opportunities and writing his book. TWEET: Anxiety was debilitating, so once I found out what helped mine, I knew I could help others with the same thing. #chasingdreams Social media How much time do you spend on social media each day? Statistics show that American teenagers spend an average of 4 hours daily on social media! It’s the place where dangerous comparisons are made, and each one of us can play a part in changing the narrative. Social media can be used for good, but we all fall into the trap of viewing others’ lives as “perfect,” because of the selective glimpses we get. We have to remember that we see what people want us to see, and much of it isn’t real. We can see the same post as thousands of people, but we may have a different perception. Jake explains how our brains can be changed because of the influence of social media. TWEET: Social media plays a huge role in the lives of American teenagers, and it is changing their brains. #chasingdreams Taking a leap How do you know which path to follow? Jake didn’t know what career path he would follow after college, but he saw someone’s Instagram post about a meaningful trip to Mexico, and he decided to pay $1000 for a trip. Jake says the trip “called out to me.” As if the universe reinforced his decision, he won $1000 in an unrelated book marketing contest the next day. On his trip to Guatemala, he met the person who later became his business partner. Sometime later, they started The Idea Collective to help people develop TEDx talks. Their company has grown to a team of 13 people. TWEET: Knowing you’re not alone means everything. #chasingdreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:03] What’s happened since Jake’s last appearance [2:58] Jake’s journey to mental health [5:23] How Jake’s perception has changed [10:53] Positivity that can be negative [12:56] What influences you the most [16:05] Jake’s company and his role [24:31] Following a gut instinct [28:56] A place of positivity   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jake is previously featured on Episode 63 Jake on Facebook Jake on Instagram Jake on LinkedIn Jake’s Website Jake’s TEDx--How to Replace Anxiety with Purpose Jake’s Jack Canfield Interview Jake’s Behind-the-Scenes interview TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I felt a calling to help others come through anxiety and find their purpose. #chasingdreams TWEET: Not knowing what you want to do is OK. #chasingdreams TWEET: One of our core values is radical transparency. #chasingdreams  

Jake Heilbrunn was suffering from crippling anxiety before embarking on a life-changing trip to South America. His experience during his travels connected him to his passion for helping others, so when he returned he began speaking and writing about his journey. Jake is now an extremely accomplished public speaker, author and mental health advocate, helping young people all over the world find their passions and overcome their fears.

My guest today, on the confidence boosting Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a man who only recently appeared on the show, back on episode 675 And why is he back so quickly I hear you cry, when there are so many guests desperate to get on the show to start joining up dots. Well, during the recording it was obvious to me that there were so many stories needing to be told, which we just didn't get near to discovering and will be so useful for all of us, as we learn to trust ourselves and go for the gold in our lives. Well, after an unfulfilling first semester of college that resulted in major stress, anxiety and unhappiness, he knew that he needed to make a change. Although doing well academically, he had no passion for what he was doing. He realized that going to school and getting a degree might not be the right path for him - at least at that point in my life. So he decided to take a chance, leaving school behind to follow his heart and explore other ways of life. With just a backpack and on a shoe-string budget, he spent 4 months traveling through Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica without a phone, yearning to disconnect from the widespread dominance of social media. From living in the jungle and teaching English to poverty stricken kids, to meeting inspirational people from around the world, his quest took him to remote and exotic destinations throughout Central America. And now with an amazing book Off The Beaten Trail doing well, and his speaking career taking off it quite simply seems to me that this is a man that we need to keep our eye on. Which is why, we have him back on the show already. So when he decided to go down to South America, what was he hoping to achieve? Disconnection or actual connection with his real self. And was there anytime when he felt that he had bitten off more than he could hope to chew, but still managed to overcome? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Jake Heilbrunn Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Jake Heilbrunn such as: Why Jake knew that he needed to maintain a lifestyle that would protect his balance of $4,000 travel funds, so found a way of volunteering to gain food and board Why the power of story telling was so important to Jake through his travels, and why he feels that people should embrace this age old tradition more than they do today. and lastly…. Why the world is full of amazing people, who come into your life just when you need them most and will help you out when times are tough. So dont be worried about what could happen. You have support everywhere.

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a man who quite simply is astonishing. Why do I feel that? Well at the age of twenty years old he is already on his way to defining his life, whilst the rest of the world are scrabbling around screaming "I don't know what I want to do...show me someone, show me!!" He is a youth speaker, author of the book "Off The Beaten Trail" and driven to show the world how everything can start if you are willing to ask a simple question. As he says "My extraordinary adventure began with one simple question: What if the biggest risk is not taking any risk at all? After an fulfilling first semester of college that resulted in major stress, anxiety and unhappiness, I knew that I needed to make a change. Although doing well academically, I had no passion for what I was doing. I realized that going to school and getting a degree might not be the right path for me - at least at this point in my life. I decided to take a chance, leaving school behind to follow my heart and explore other ways of life. With just a backpack and on a shoe-string budget, I spent 4 months travelling through Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica without a phone, yearning to disconnect from the widespread dominance of social media. From living in the jungle and teaching English to poverty stricken kids, to meeting inspirational people from around the world, my quest took me to remote and exotic destinations throughout Central America." And now he is joining up his dots on today's show. So why did he feel so unfulfilled at an age, when I certainly didn't have the awareness of knowing whether i was unfilled or not? And looking back on his journey through South America, does he see it know as riskier than was needed, or actually a stroll through the countryside? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Jake Heilbrunn Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Jake Heilbrunn such as: Jake tells a story of how he was breaking out in hives every morning, until finally realising that stress and anxiety was the cause of the issue and what he had to do to deal with it. How going for your big dreams is never an easy option as you have to untangle yourself from so many factors that surround you everyday of your life. People, parents and finances all try to keep you in one place. Why social media is such a double edged sword, hugely entertaining but also deeply depressing due to the constant comparison we are allowed by glimpsing in other peoples lives. and lastly…. Why he loves getting up in front of youngsters across America, inspiring them to take risks and challenging the personal status quo. You don't have to live the lives that others have planned for you.

Summary: In this episode I share a Tedx talk from a friend of mine Jake Heilbrunn, you can see it on video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crUusAyzPxo Jake is a brave young man who has been rewarded for making difficult decisions in his life.  Much of his views on anxiety are aligned with mine, so I'm delighted to share this on my podcast. Links:  Get The Anxiety Journal here: http://www.timjpcollins.com/journal/ Become an Anxiety Podcast supporter: https://patreon.com/anxietypodcast Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/timjpcollins?sub_confirmation=1 To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/

Jake Heilbrunn is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, surf-loving nomad, and entrepreneur. He has spoken to over 12,000 people of all ages, sharing his story and inspiring audiences to live with purpose and follow their intuition. Jake's work has been featured in Psychology  Find out more at www.pathhunters.com Follow on www.Instagram.com/pathhunters

I am super excited for my interview with Jake Heilbrunn! During college, Jake developed a chronic skin condition and fell into a deep depression. He took a leap of faith and dropped out of college and went on a soul searching trip throughout Central America.

My guest today, on the confidence boosting Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a man who only recently appeared on the show, back on episode 675 And why is he back so quickly I hear you cry, when there are so many guests desperate to get on the show to start joining up dots. Well, during the recording it was obvious to me that there were so many stories needing to be told, which we just didn't get near to discovering and will be so useful for all of us, as we learn to trust ourselves and go for the gold in our lives. Well, after an unfulfilling first semester of college that resulted in major stress, anxiety and unhappiness, he knew that he needed to make a change. Although doing well academically, he had no passion for what he was doing. He realized that going to school and getting a degree might not be the right path for him - at least at that point in my life. So he decided to take a chance, leaving school behind to follow his heart and explore other ways of life. With just a backpack and on a shoe-string budget, he spent 4 months traveling through Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica without a phone, yearning to disconnect from the widespread dominance of social media. From living in the jungle and teaching English to poverty stricken kids, to meeting inspirational people from around the world, his quest took him to remote and exotic destinations throughout Central America. And now with an amazing book Off The Beaten Trail doing well, and his speaking career taking off it quite simply seems to me that this is a man that we need to keep our eye on. Which is why, we have him back on the show already. So when he decided to go down to South America, what was he hoping to achieve? Disconnection or actual connection with his real self. And was there anytime when he felt that he had bitten off more than he could hope to chew, but still managed to overcome? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Jake Heilbrunn Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Jake Heilbrunn such as: Why Jake knew that he needed to maintain a lifestyle that would protect his balance of $4,000 travel funds, so found a way of volunteering to gain food and board Why the power of story telling was so important to Jake through his travels, and why he feels that people should embrace this age old tradition more than they do today. and lastly…. Why the world is full of amazing people, who come into your life just when you need them most and will help you out when times are tough. So dont be worried about what could happen. You have support everywhere. 

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a man who quite simply is astonishing. Why do I feel that? Well at the age of twenty years old he is already on his way to defining his life, whilst the rest of the world are scrabbling around screaming "I don't know what I want to do...show me someone, show me!!" He is a youth speaker, author of the book "Off The Beaten Trail" and driven to show the world how everything can start if you are willing to ask a simple question. As he says "My extraordinary adventure began with one simple question: What if the biggest risk is not taking any risk at all? After an fulfilling first semester of college that resulted in major stress, anxiety and unhappiness, I knew that I needed to make a change. Although doing well academically, I had no passion for what I was doing. I realized that going to school and getting a degree might not be the right path for me - at least at this point in my life. I decided to take a chance, leaving school behind to follow my heart and explore other ways of life. With just a backpack and on a shoe-string budget, I spent 4 months travelling through Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica without a phone, yearning to disconnect from the widespread dominance of social media. From living in the jungle and teaching English to poverty stricken kids, to meeting inspirational people from around the world, my quest took me to remote and exotic destinations throughout Central America." And now he is joining up his dots on today's show. So why did he feel so unfulfilled at an age, when I certainly didn't have the awareness of knowing whether i was unfilled or not? And looking back on his journey through South America, does he see it know as riskier than was needed, or actually a stroll through the countryside? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Jake Heilbrunn Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Jake Heilbrunn such as: Jake tells a story of how he was breaking out in hives every morning, until finally realising that stress and anxiety was the cause of the issue and what he had to do to deal with it. How going for your big dreams is never an easy option as you have to untangle yourself from so many factors that surround you everyday of your life. People, parents and finances all try to keep you in one place. Why social media is such a double edged sword, hugely entertaining but also deeply depressing due to the constant comparison we are allowed by glimpsing in other peoples lives. and lastly…. Why he loves getting up in front of youngsters across America, inspiring them to take risks and challenging the personal status quo. You don't have to live the lives that others have planned for you. 

Jake Heilbrunn is the author of Off the Beaten Trail, an inspiring memoir about his journey leaving college and solo backpacking through Central America at 18 with no phone or knowledge of Spanish.  An emerging leader of his generation, he has reached thousands of people through his blog posts, inspirational videos, and motivational talks at high schools and colleges. Jake has been featured in Psychology Today, Thought Catalog, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and various other sites. He is dedicated to empowering people to live a life of purpose through listening to their inner voice, heeding their intuition and then taking action.

Where there's a will, Jake Heilbrunn has a way! Join us for an inspiring talk about leaving it all behind and finding yourself in the process.

Episode 140: Jake Heilbrunn is the author of Off the Beaten Trail, an inspiring memoir about his journey leaving college and solo backpacking through Central America at 18 with no phone or knowledge of Spanish. An emerging leader of his generation, he has reached thousands of people through his blog posts, inspirational videos, and motivational talks at high schools. Jake has been featured in Psychology Today, Thought Catalog, The San Diego Union Tribune, and various other sites. He is dedicated to empowering people to live a life of purpose through listening to their inner voice, heeding their intuition and then taking action. Show notes: Gain clarity in your online business, enroll in Marie Forleo's B-school HERE Heather Waxman will join us in the Confidence Revival Retreat! Learn how to book your spot HERE Jake had an awesome childhood and high school career He was hesitant in going to college but pushed his hesitations aside and enrolled anyways He started to question the "why" in every aspect of his life Why he was considering leaving school and traveling "The biggest risk we take is not taking a risk at all." How he had tried leaving school twice Why he feels confident in the path he has taken How to encourage someone older to pursue their dreams How to handle roadblocks in pursuing your dreams How to make money while travelling Why he made the conscious decision to leave his phone when he traveled How his perspective in life became completely different The three main things Jake learned about himself from traveling Connect with Jake: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter [Tweet "The biggest risk we take is not taking a risk at all. #MBMPodcast"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {RETREAT} Want to finally step into your FEMININE energy and learn how to trust, surrender and let go? Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be “that girl” who has confidence RADIATING out of her everywhere she goes? Do you have a specific desire or goal that you so BADLY want to see come to fruition? Do you crave to wake up every morning knowing you’re not going to obsess over having the perfect body? The Confidence Revival is an intimate, all-inclusive gathering for a handful of women at a world-renown venue. Book your spot HERE.

What if the common path you’re on is not fulfilling you? What would happen if you dared to follow your heart and make a major change in your life? What if that action took your life in a whole new direction?  Jake Heilbrunn, author of “Off the Beaten Trail,” shares his journey of purpose and […]

I am super excited for my interview with Jake Heilbrunn! During college, Jake developed a chronic skin condition and fell into a deep depression. He took a leap of faith and dropped out of college and went on a soul searching trip throughout Central America. Jake wrote a book called “Off the Beaten Trail” which chronicles his adventures and the invaluable life lessons he learned along the way. You can purchase his book on this link.

Jake Heilbronn brings a compelling and authentic message that is striking a chord in people of all ages. At just 20 years old, he has been featured in multiple media outlets including the San Diego Union Tribune, Thought Catalogue, Pick the Brain and Yourtango, where his article weny viral.   He has reached thousands through his inspirational videos and motivational talks at high schools, colleges and other venues. He successfully funded a Kickstarter Campaign to self publish an inspirational memoir about his soul searching journey backpacking through central America.  

Jake Heilbronn brings a compelling and authentic message that is striking a chord in people of all ages. At just 20 years old, he has been featured in multiple media outlets including the San Diego Union Tribune, Thought Catalogue, Pick the Brain and Yourtango, where his article weny viral.   He has reached thousands through his inspirational videos and motivational talks at high schools, colleges and other venues. He successfully funded a Kickstarter Campaign to self publish an inspirational memoir about his soul searching journey backpacking through central America.  

Jake Heilbronn brings a compelling and authentic message that is striking a chord in people of all ages. At just 20 years old, he has been featured in multiple media outlets including the San Diego Union Tribune, Thought Catalogue, Pick the Brain and Yourtango, where his article weny viral.   He has reached thousands through his inspirational videos and motivational talks at high schools, colleges and other venues. He successfully funded a Kickstarter Campaign to self publish an inspirational memoir about his soul searching journey backpacking through central America.  

Jake Heilbrunn is the author of “Off the Beaten Trail.”  It's the story of what he learned by going on a backpacking trip throughout Central America by himself with no phone or knowledge of Spanish. Listen To The Podcast:                           His book is a memoir.   I like memoirs.   Especially from people who have lived long and interesting lives. Jake is 19.  He hasn't been on the planet for very long. But as Indiana Jones once said, “It's not the years, it's the mileage.” Jake's got a story to tell. Especially because at 18… Jake decided to leave the life he was used to… and go on a solo backpacking trip through Central America with no phone OR knowledge of Spanish. We're going to talk to him about that trip… and some of the things he learned from the experience. Jake's been rocking it since his return.  In addition to his new book, he's also been featured in Psychology Today, ThoughtCatalog.com, and The San Diego Union-Tribune to name a few. He's living the DREAM THINK DO life… so I wanted to have him on.  Listen in because Jake has some wisdom to share that's way beyond his years! I'd love to hear what stood out to you about Jake's story. Leave a comment and let me know. Jake's Contact Information: Off the Beaten Trail by Jake Heilbrunn is available on Amazon. Website: www.jakeheilbrunn.com. Now, here's some show notes for those who enjoy that kind of thing: Summary What could happen if you dared to follow your heart and make a major change in your life? What if that action taking your life in a whole new direction? Nineteen-year-old Dream Think Doer Jake Heilbrunn focuses on these questions. He's written about his adventures in Off the Beaten Trail and is a sought-after speaker at high schools and universities across the country. Time-Stamped Show Notes [00:00] The first of three podcasts featuring three very diverse Dream Think Doers, at different points in their lives, who recognize the need to make a change to live more authentically. [05:00] Off the Beaten Trail is a memoir written by Jake Heilbrunn, covering his solo-backpacking trip through South America with no phone and no knowledge of the Spanish language. [07:00] An outbreak of hives and overwhelming anxiety made Heilbrunn question his life direction, and consider how he might make some changes. [10:46] Volunteer work in Guatemala was a brave choice, but it turned out that by following his gut feelings, Heilbrunn found a new way of being. [18:02] The contrasts between life in Guatemala and life in the U.S. brought Heilbrunn a new understanding of the world and the choices we make. [23:00] Heilbrunn finds inner power from his experience. He learned not to be afraid to put himself out there, and not to wait for someone to give him permission to live the life he dreamed of. [29:15] How a college career counselor changed his life by asking him two questions: What is the worst thing that could happen and what is the best thing that could happen. Dream Think Do – Jake Heilbrunn Off the Beaten Trail is a memoir of sorts, written by Jake Heilbrunn, covering his solo-backpacking trip through South America with no phone and no knowledge of the Spanish language. Memoirs often bring to mind work written by a person after reaching a seasoned age, but at nineteen, Jake already has some pretty incredible stories to tell, not just of his adventures, but of how he allowed the experiences to change his life. A Rough Start at College Heilbrunn's problems started in earnest three days after he left his home and family in San Diego to attend an out-of-state college where he knew no one. He broke out in hives and was pretty much plagued by them every day for the first semester. Doctors prescribed pills and creams, but nothing seemed to work, and they couldn't identify the source of his problem. If that wasn't enough, he also began manifesting signs of excessive anxiety.

At eighteen, Jake Heilbrunn entered college like millions of other high school graduates. But after developing a chronic skin condition and falling into depression, Jake realized staying in school didn’t align with his dreams. Listening to his inner voice and following his heart, he took a leap of faith, left school and hopped on a one-way flight to Guatemala. The result—an amazing adventure and a the inspirational new book, Off the Beaten Trail.   Resources Jake's Website PURCHASE: Off the Beaten Trail

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Erik Andress and I want to welcome you to, “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Jake Heilbrunn”! Jake is a remarkable young man and has accomplished a lot in his 20 years of life. Jake could be described in many ways. You could call him an author. The driving force behind the Amazon.com bestseller and beautiful memoir "Off the Beaten Trail", You could also call him a speaker. Motivating highschoolers the nation over, You could also call him a philosopher. Bringing his enlightened look at life to young people everywhere via his social media, he has an infectious and positive energy that is impossible to deny! However, I would just call him and ambassador of the light and love. So lets sit back, relax, and find our true purpose! Buy Jake's AWESOME book (“Off the Beaten Trail”): www.amazon.com/Jake-Heilbrunn/e/B01LYTTCCU Check out Jake's website: www.jakeheilbrunn.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/90598a4/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app)

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Erik Andress and I want to welcome you to, “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Jake Heilbrunn”! Jake is a remarkable young man and has accomplished a lot in his 20 years of life. Jake could be described in many ways. You could call him an author. The driving force behind the Amazon.com bestseller and beautiful memoir "Off the Beaten Trail", You could also call him a speaker. Motivating highschoolers the nation over, You could also call him a philosopher. Bringing his enlightened look at life to young people everywhere via his social media, he has an infectious and positive energy that is impossible to deny! However, I would just call him and ambassador of the light and love. So lets sit back, relax, and find our true purpose! Buy Jake's AWESOME book (“Off the Beaten Trail”): www.amazon.com/Jake-Heilbrunn/e/B01LYTTCCU Check out Jake's website: www.jakeheilbrunn.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/90598a4/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app)

In today's episode I talk to Jake Heilbrunn about his inspiring story of dropping out of college to go on a soul searching journey through Central America, all captured in his new book "Off The Beaten Trail". This self discovery journey gave Jake the opportunity to overcome fears, expand his perspective, and inspire himself to do (and be) things he didn't think possible. Not only is the book itself an example of intention at work, but also the way that Jake sought out funding and endorsements. Jake is also a speaker who uses his story to inspire people to follow their intuition and believe in their own greatness. What you’ll hear in this episode: Jake’s amazing story of his solo backpacking journey through Central America Embracing fear and moving through it to accomplish your goals Simple ways to practice gratitude and abundance

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Erik Andress and I want to welcome you to, “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Jake Heilbrunn”! Jake is a remarkable young man and has accomplished a lot in his 20 years of life. Jake could be described in many ways. You could call him an author. The driving force behind the Amazon.com bestseller and beautiful memoir "Off the Beaten Trail", You could also call him a speaker. Motivating highschoolers the nation over, You could also call him a philosopher. Bringing his enlightened look at life to young people everywhere via his social media, he has an infectious and positive energy that is impossible to deny! However, I would just call him and ambassador of the light and love. So lets sit back, relax, and find our true purpose! Buy Jake's AWESOME book (“Off the Beaten Trail”): www.amazon.com/Jake-Heilbrunn/e/B01LYTTCCU Check out Jake's website: www.jakeheilbrunn.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/90598a4/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app)

"The book, Off The Beaten Trail, will inspire you and empower you to follow your heart and live the life of your dreams." -Jack Canfield- Today, just 20 years old, Jake Heilbrunn, author of Off The Beaten Trail, sits down with us and shakes his courageous story behind the story. Plagued with anxiety and riddled with depression, Jake left Ohio State University, against all odds, to go on the adventure of his life, that forever changed his life. This episode takes us on an adventure into the 20 year old mindset of Jake Heilbrunn, inspiring you to courageously go after your dreams, and take them to the next level and beyond! Jake Heilbrunn is the author of Off The Beaten Trail, A Young Man's Soul-Searching Journey Through Central America, keynote speaker, an emerging leader of his generation, being featured in Psychology Today, and recognized by Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup For The Soul. Learn all about Jake, and check out his book here www.JakeHeilbrunn.com Elevating Beyond thanks you, as we approach 1,000,000 downloads going into 2017, for being the best ride in the world! Check out host of Elevating Beyond, Mark Minard's book, The Story Of You, and/or book him for speaking events at http://markminard.net Want to the chance to share your story on a future episode of Elevating Beyond? Go to https://markMinard.Net and click on elevating Beyond, Share Your Story! Never Settle, Keep Elevating Beyond!

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Erik Andress and I want to welcome you to, “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Jake Heilbrunn”! Jake is a remarkable young man and has accomplished a lot in his 20 years of life. Jake could be described in many ways. You could call him an author. The driving force behind the Amazon.com bestseller and beautiful memoir "Off the Beaten Trail", You could also call him a speaker. Motivating highschoolers the nation over, You could also call him a philosopher. Bringing his enlightened look at life to young people everywhere via his social media, he has an infectious and positive energy that is impossible to deny! However, I would just call him and ambassador of the light and love. So lets sit back, relax, and find our true purpose! Buy Jake's AWESOME book (“Off the Beaten Trail”): www.amazon.com/Jake-Heilbrunn/e/B01LYTTCCU Check out Jake's website: www.jakeheilbrunn.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/90598a4/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app)

Today I am continuing my conversation with Jake Heilbrunn; an amazing young man who left an unfulfilling life behind to take a 4-month solo backpacking trip through Central America. In part 2 we talk about the 300-page memoir he wrote and self-published about that journey and the powerful, and life changing, experiences he had. To find links for the resources mentioned in today's episode, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/episode105.   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

Jake Heilbrunn Jaime Jay welcomes Jake Heilbrunn to today's podcast. He is an up and coming leader in his generation. At 19 years old, he self published an inspirational memoir titled Off the Beaten Trail. His inspirational videos and motivational talks have already reached thousands. He has also been featured in media outlets including The San Diego Union Tribune, Thought Catalog, and Psychology Today. Tune in for some valuable insights on how surfing the unknown can pave your way for success! Down the Low Path Growing up, Jake was a good student and played soccer for many years. He planned on going to college, but never really thought about other options. Shortly after entering college, however, he developed a chronic skin condition. “I realized that I was going on a path that I did not believe in.” –Jake Heilbrunn He was alone, and eventually became anxious for about 5 to 6 months. At the age of 18, he went through existential crisis. For this, he left college after the first semester and went backpacking at Guatemala for four months without a phone. Off the Beaten Trail Jake's amazing experience at Central America led him to write his book titled Off the Beaten Trail. It is a memoir about leaving an unfulfilling path to pursue a scary and exciting journey. It was unlike anything he has ever experienced. As a kid, Jake has traveled throughout America with his family. He has also went to England for a soccer trip. Those trips, however, were nothing sort of exotic. He knew that he needed to escape the confines of a system and be in a whole new different place. Kickstart to Success Jake knew about Kickstarter through a friend. He was writing the first draft of his manuscript when he was shown a video of a guy who biked from Oregon to Patagonia. That's when he got the idea. “You need to hit the ground running.” –Jake Heilbrunn It took him 5 months to prepare for the launch of his campaign trailer. After his trailer launch, he was able to raise an incredible amount of 3,000 US dollars in just 24 hours! He is really thankful that he was able to raise the funds to publish a professional quality book. Listen to the rest of the story of Jake Heilbrunn to discover some valuable insights on starting and improving your business. Connect with Jake and learn how to effectively market your business. Remember to let Jake know you heard about him on Stop Riding the Pine! Jake's Website Jake's Book Facebook Twitter Instagram Here are the highlights of my conversation with Jake Heilbrunn if you are in a hurry: Who is Jake Heilbrunn? ([5:25]) About Jake's book? ([6:54]) Why Central America? ([9:33]) Most difficult challenge? ([11:28]) Launching his Kickstarter campaign? ([13:18]) How Jake preserved his message? ([16:59]) Jake’s Breakaway Moment? ([20:44]) Jake’s piece of advice? ([25:45]) Special Mentions: (iTunes Shout Out) AK Turner Thank you to Alexis Ayala, for providing the incredible editing for this episode. If you need to find an audio editor, send Alexis an email at lex@slapshotstudio.com. Thank you to our awesome sponsor, Interview Valet, A professional concierge guest booking podcast service for hosts and guests - You be the Guest, We do the Rest! Check out their new website at InterviewValet.com. This episode of Stop Riding the Pine Podcast was brought to you by DoneForYouWP.com Are you a busy coach, professional or agency looking to have your WordPress website headaches handled by your very own development team for wholesale prices? Then you should visit DoneForYouWP.com to find the solution that best fits your current challenges with a full-scale approach to managing your WordPress website. Stop Riding the Pine is a lot of fun and we love sharing the shows we've done. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us grow this show by not only downloading the episodes but also sharing them. Leave comments and rate our show so we can make the show even ...

College student Jake Heilbrunn took an opportunity to hike through Central America and the experience changed his entire life. Today, he talks about why you need to capitalize on opportunities (trusting your instinct along the way) and then share the story to inspire others.

We're finally back with another unconventionalist!  This week's guest is Jake Heilbrunn and, after realizing his unhappiness with his life was causing physical ailments, he left college at 18 in order to explore Central America for four months. In that time he helped teach English to kids, trekked 75 miles through the jungle to explore ancient Mayan ruins, climbed volcanoes, became comfortable with being naked around people he barely knew, camped on the beach in Nicaragua, and experienced a powerful Cacao Ceremony that provided a vision for his future that eventually became a reality.  Jake has recently released a memoir of his travels, Off the Beaten Path, and you can find a link for it in the show notes (link provided below).   To find links for the resources mentioned in today's episode, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/episode104.   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Erik Andress and I want to welcome you to, “How to Be a Grownup Presents: Jake Heilbrunn”! Jake is a remarkable young man and has accomplished a lot in his 20 years of life. Jake could be described in many ways. You could call him an author. The driving force behind the Amazon.com bestseller and beautiful memoir "Off the Beaten Trail", You could also call him a speaker. Motivating highschoolers the nation over, You could also call him a philosopher. Bringing his enlightened look at life to young people everywhere via his social media, he has an infectious and positive energy that is impossible to deny! However, I would just call him and ambassador of the light and love. So lets sit back, relax, and find our true purpose! Buy Jake's AWESOME book (“Off the Beaten Trail”): https://www.amazon.com/Jake-Heilbrunn/e/B01LYTTCCU Check out Jake's website: http://www.jakeheilbrunn.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/90598a4/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app)

Jake Heilbrunn is a young adventurer and author of the new book, "Off the Beaten Trail". In this episode Jake recounts the details of his soul-searching journey through central america that the book is based on, why we should always follow our intuition and many other bits of wisdom that are well beyond a typical young man his age.

Jake Heilbrunn’s story started in college when he was overcome by a wave of anxiety and depression, and wasn’t sure how to move forward on his path. He then set on a journey to Central America to explore the world—in turn learning about himself. Christopher and Jake talk candidly about feeling lost and searching for more. Jake knew something wasn’t right for him and needed to figure it out. They discuss who Jake met on his travels and their impact on him, why his journey matters, and how he’s sharing his experiences with others.   See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

Who:  Jake Heilbrunn - Author of Off the Beaten Trail: A Young Man's Soul-Searching Journey Through Central America What We Talked About:  His journey through Central America and what he learned by listening to his inner voice and following his heart.  By taking a leap of faith, leaving school and hopping on a one-way flight to Guatemala, Jake discovered that you can live your dream and now he is teaching others how to do the same.  This interview is ripe with nuggets including how to get your book in the hands of famous people.  Jake reveals how he did it. Why I Like Jake:  If Jake is an example of the next generation coming into the world, then I think the world is in good hands.  He is thoughtful, articulate, driven, and aware.  He is an example for anyone who has ever wanted to live life more fully and didn't know where to start.  Listening to Jake will inspire you to your own adventures.   Great Line:  What is the best thing that could happen? Where to Learn More:  http://jakeheilbrunn.com/ http://www.themindawareshow.com  

“Being bold is having the courage to listen to your inner voice and live in a way that makes you light up despite what other people think.”   Jake Heilbrunn is an author, blogger and speaker who, at the age of 20, is already living a pretty bold life. He dropped out of college after his first semester, backpacked around South America alone (without a phone!) and then wrote a memoir about what he learned. Off the Beaten Trail is a coming-of-age pilgrimage that led Jake to realize there are unlimited ways to live and that people can create their own destinies when they trust their intuition and take action.   “When we take a leap of faith based on our gut, based on our intuition, things tend to work out and we find the happiness in the pursuit of what we're doing.”   By the end of his first semester of college, Jake was unhappy and unhealthy. He had a passion for traveling, but he was afraid of the unknown. Then a career counselor asked Jake two questions that changed his life: What is the worst thing that can happen? What is the best thing that can happen?   “I realized that I was living a life based on the expectations of others. The life I was living and the life I wanted to be living were not in alignment.”   Two months later, Jake was on a plane to Guatemala with a backpack, no cellphone and very little Spanish. He spent four months backpacking through Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica so he could explore other ways of life and disconnect from a society dominated by social media. As Jake learned to find happiness in the journey, he became a more process-oriented person. He adopted an intense morning routine, inspired by Tony Robbins, that helped him write 100,000 words in three months: Wake up at 5:30 AM. Take a cold shower. “It's the analogy of doing something uncomfortable to start your day because you get in the mindset of doing other uncomfortable things and just do it.” 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation. Make tea or coffee. Put on Hans Zimmer and write. Take a break to work out or do yoga. Go back to writing. At the end of the day, Jake would visualize jumping out of bed to start writing the next morning.   “With or without writing a book, writing is a very powerful way to process what you experience.”   Jake demonstrates the power of visualization to manifest a better (and bolder) life. By visualizing the future he wanted and taking bold action to achieve it, he manifested book endorsements from two awesome influencers that he really looks up to – Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles, and Chris Guillebeau, NYT Bestselling Author of The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit. Like a GPS system, visualization can keep you in route when you are heading towards a goal.   “Because I've been visualizing it, it's like I set this GPS in my head … If you take conscious action that's guided by vision there's less re-routing.”   You can pick up a FREE Kindle version of Jake's book on Nov. 2nd & Nov. 3rd by going to Amazon and searching for “Off the Beaten Trail: A Young Man's Soul-Searching Journey Through Central America” It's really awesome to see someone as young as Jake setting such a good example for people of all ages. He shows that life experience isn't necessarily tied to how many years you've been here, but how intentional you've been with the time you have had. Pick up a copy of Off the Beaten Trail (Kindle version is free Nov. 2-3, 2016) and get inspired.     SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: What are some of the fears Jake had to overcome to get on the plane, and why didn't he bring a cellphone? How did Jake become exposed to the mindfulness practices and people like Tony Robbins that helped him become confident enough to write a book at 18-years-old? How has Jake's life changed since coming home? What does he do differently on a social level? What strategies can listeners employ to connect with influencers or mentors that they look up to? How can Jake advise people to start trusting their gut or their intuition, if they don't know how it feels? What is feedback Jake has gotten from people who have read his book or heard him speak, and what actions have they taken that he inspired them to make? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: A powerful story about self-reflection, self-growth and bold action How mindfulness practices helped Jake structure an effective morning routine How to listen to your intuition Strategies for connecting with influencers and mentors that you look up to Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Off the Beaten Trail by Jake Heilbrunn (FREE on Kindle Nov. 2nd & Nov. 3rd) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: You Are The One by Kute Blackson Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen The Success Principles by Jack Canfield & Janet Switzer The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau   Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

Cheat Sheet Do your research! Know what to expect and plan ahead. Your campaign will likely be delayed as it is. When launching, reach out to everyone you know with a personal note, not a generic “copy paste” message. The personal touch goes a long way to motivating people to help you. The personal touch applies to approaching influencers as well. The people you probably want to reach likely get dozens of promotional requests per month. Even with the personal touch, pitching influencers is a numbers game. Remember, you only need a couple of key endorsements out of hundreds of possibilities to get the social proof required to take your launch to the next level. It is crucial that your endorsements are relevant. While a random celebrity endorsement may feel nice, you want people who have the audience you want to sell to.   About This Episode Jake Heilbrunn thought college was going to be the time of his life. That’s what we are all told, right? “I expected I would work hard and play hard.” But early into his first semester he developed a chronic skin condition and ultimately developed severe anxiety and depression. Something was wrong. What Jake discovered was that his anxiety came from pursuing the life others wanted from him and wasn’t living life for himself. So he left school after that first semester, left his cell phone at home, and took a one-way ticket to Guatemala to teach English. While spending four months in Guatemala, he decided he found the relief from the depression and anxiety that had plagued him that first semester at school. He realized he wanted to help inspire other college students to pursue life for themselves as well by telling his story. After exhaustive research, Jake chose to write a book, self-publish, and raise money on Kickstarter. Jake planned months in advance for his launch. He made a budget and set realistic expectations. He recruited friends to help him with copywriting and video production. Se started writing a blog and got email subscribers. He wrote guest posts He even woke up at 2am the day of the campaign launch in order to send out personalized messages to 500 people on Facebook. He wrote those messages so quickly that Facebook thought he was a bot and almost banned his account! And he hit his funding goal. There are a ton of practical crowdfunding gems in this episode and a healthy dose of inspiration. But I really want you to pay attention at the point he talks about reaching out for endorsements. By being genuine, reaching out personally to relevant thought leaders, he was able to secure some pretty big names... He even got the one and only Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup For The Soul fame! That story is heartwarming and unbelievably instructive. And Jake did it all without a professional team like I use during my launches. Don’t be fooled by the modest raise. Launching a book is a lot different from launching a tech product. Jake is a future rockstar. I guarantee you will be hearing from him again in the future.   Resources Mentioned Off The Beaten Trail Kickstarter Page Off The Beaten Trail on Amazon The Disturbing Truth About Anxiety and Depression in College Jake’s Blog Oregon to Patagonia by Jedidiah Jenkins Kickstarter Page

Dr John Filo interviews Jake Heilbronn, the author of " Off the Beaten Trail " - a memoir about leaving the world you know to find the world you are destined to live.  An inspiring tale of courage, love and most of all, listening to the voice within.  Visit us at www.drjohnfilo.com to listen to more inspiring podcasts. 

Jake Heilbrunn is a passionate speaker, lifestyle blogger and the author of "Off the Beaten Trail", an inspiring memoir about his journey leaving college and solo backpacking through Central America at 18. He is dedicated to empowering people to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Jake has been featured in multiple large publications including Psychology Today, Thought Catalog, and The San Diego Union-Tribune. Jake’s a great guy who’s only 19 years old at the time of this conversation and Aimee is excited to see where Jake goes with such a good start. Be sure you listen to hear Jake’s inspiring story. TWEET: Ep. 63: Jake Heilbrunn - Leaving Behind What’s Familiar and Venturing Off the Beaten Trail @Jake_Heilbrunn Stress & anxiety in college are almost an epidemic, & nobody talks about it. The catalyst to leading Jake Heilbrunn to eventually spend his 19th year of life backpacking through Central America was when he was diagnosed with, what he was told, was a chronic skin condition. The doctors were baffled and Jake came to believe that the cause of the condition was the stress and anxiety of college life. He believed was trying to live up to so many expectations that were coming at him from the outside, his body simply couldn’t handle it. Jake believes that the same phenomenon is experienced by other college students all the time but nobody’s willing to talk about it. On this episode of Chasing Dreams, you can hear how and why Jake is starting to talk about it and what he’s doing to help high school students prepare for the stresses of college life. I disconnected in order to connect. That’s what Jake Heilbrunn said about one of the reasons for his backpacking trip through Central America. He knew that he needed to do something for himself, something that was in pursuit of his own dreams instead of what everyone expected of him. Part of that was disconnecting from technology for weeks at a time. Not only did he find himself not missing it, he also discovered that he didn’t really need it as much as he thought. He disconnected with technology to reconnect with himself. You can hear Jake’s encouraging story on this episode. TWEET: I #disconnected in order to connect @Jake_Heilbrunn The potential we all have can’t be underestimated. The lessons Jake Heilmann learned while backpacking through Central America are many, but one that has stuck with him powerfully and that he says to students that he speaks with at high schools around the country is that we all have incredible potential that is waiting to be accessed. Every human being has the power, the ability, the talent, the creativity to make something better, something greater of their lives. But it takes determination and courage to step out of what has become comfortably normal and take a risk for the sake of releasing that potential. Jake talks about what it’s like to experience that kind of fear and freedom, on this episode of Chasing Dreams. How Jake made a pitch to Jack Canfield, Drew Brees, and Chris Guillebeau. With the release of his new book, “Off The Beaten Trail,” Jake Heilbrunn is joining the ranks of many who have written and published a book. And as part of Jake’s efforts to promote and distribute the book Jake knew that an endorsement from a high profile personality would go a long way in providing the social proof he needed to make the book the success he wanted it to be. So what did he do? He started pitching people - like Jack Canfield and Drew Brees. Though neither of those ever responded, he didn’t give up until finally he got a very encouraging endorsement from Chris Guillebeau. It’s a testament to what can be done when you persist and refuse to allow discouragement to rule. Find out more about Jake’s journey from high school senior to self-published author, on this episode. TWEET: How Jake (@Jake_Heilbrunn)made a #pitch to Jack #Canfield, Drew Brees, and Chris #Guillebeau OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:49] Aimee’s introduction to Jake Heilbrunn, her guest today. [1:52] What is it like to finally release a book? [2:58] How a skin condition led Jake to backpack around Central America. [8:47] How Jake communicated with his parents about his plans to travel. [10:46] Jake’s work exposing the issue of anxiety and stress in college. [13:56] The things Jake did to disconnect from tech during his travels. [16:25] Two things that dramatically changed Jake’s life. [21:45] How the future looks to Jake: He’s not sure but is eager to find out. [25:48] The ex-military guy and the lesson Jake learned about our similarities. [28:57] The process Jake followed to get his book published. [37:26] How Jake is preparing for his book launch. [39:52] Jake’s recommendation for Dream Chasers. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Have the courage to listen to yourself and take a leap to chase your dreams. Once you take the leap it’s not as scary as you think. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Jake: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter (@Jake_Heilbrunn) www.JakeHeilbrunn.com Psychology Today Article Amazon book page (Aimee’s affiliate link) WorkAway Website TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: #Stress & #anxiety in #college are almost an epidemic, & nobody talks about it @Jake_Heilbrunn TWEET: The #potential we all have can’t be #underestimated @Jake_Heilbrunn

Jake Heilbrunn is an author and inspiration to youth everywhere. He has written for Psychology Today, Thought Catalog and Pick the Brain and has also written his own book called, Off the Beaten Trail. Jake writes a blog post every Wednesday for his blog, Eyes Fully Open and he's also a passionate speaker. At the age of 19, Jake has already achieved successes only dreamt about by much older authors. Contact InfoWebsite: www.JakeHeilbrunn.com Blog: Eyes Fully Open Most Influential PersonEffect on EmotionsIt's definitely been a huge way for me to process difficult emotions. I think it was definitely easier for me to just ignore difficult emotions, but mindfulness has allowed me to just sit with those emotions so I can fully deal with them as opposed to just ignoring them. Thoughts on BreathingBreathing is a huge part of my mindfulness practice. Whether it's surfing or working out or doing occasional transformational breathing classes or just sitting at home, breath allows me to lift weights or run more or if I'm sitting at home it allows me to facilitate getting into that state where I'm at that peaceful sense of mind. Suggested ResourcesBook: Man's Search For Meaning By Victor Frankl App: Headspace

To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/. Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win Kelly Charles and Juan Carlos Gill welcomes Jake Heilbrunn. Jake is the author of Off the Beaten Trail, an inspiring memoir about his journey leaving college and solo backpacking through Central America at 18 with no phone or knowledge of Spanish. An emerging leader of his generation, he has reached thousands of people through his blog posts, inspirational videos, and motivational talks at high schools. Jake has been featured in Psychology Today, Thought Catalog, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and various other sites. He is dedicated to empowering people to live a life of purpose through listening to their inner voice, heeding their intuition and then taking action. To learn more about Jake visit http://www.jakeheilbrunn.com/. To find out more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go tohttp://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show, please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/1MLJSLG. To look at our sponsorships go to https://ssekodesigns.com/buttfly?acc=537d9b6c927223c796cac288cced29df and https://ssekodesigns.com/. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation toaspenrosearts@gmail.com. Please send a check in the mail, so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles.    Send to:  Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win  

Jake Heilbrunn is the author of Off the Beaten Trail, an inspiring memoir about his journey leaving college and solo backpacking through Central America at 18 with no phone or knowledge of Spanish. An emerging leader of his generation, he has reached thousands of people through his blog posts, inspirational videos, and motivational talks at high schools. Jake has been featured in Psychology Today, Thought Catalog, The San Diego Union Tribune, and various other sites. He is dedicated to empowering people to live a life of purpose through listening to their inner voice, heeding their intuition and then taking action. For full show notes on all of our episodes, visit www.shellivarela.com/the-yes-effect-show!

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to “How to Be a Grownup Podcast”! My name is Erik Andress, I created this show to help you to understand that you have a birthright to be healthy, happy and live an extraordinary life. Today, I am humbled and honored to bring you the words and wisdom of Jake Heilbrunn! Jake is a motivator, a bestselling author and an all around good guy. Jake has accomplished a LOT in his twenty years of life and is definitely somebody that we can all look to for inspiration. I am so excited for you guys and gals to hear this chat! Some stuff we cover over the course of the episode:
 -How did Jake begin his journey towards becoming the powerful motivator and orator he is today? - How does Jake believe that we can cultivate the positive energy to create our future on our own terms? -What does Jake believe makes up a grownup of substance? -And much more! A bit of housekeeping: This is a labor of love for me, I do not make a dime off of this podcast! If you could please hit "subscribe" on the podcast app of your choice and leave a positive review for us on iTunes, it would really help me to spread the amazing wisdom shared by my great guests to as many young people as possible. Secondly, if you or somebody that you know is making a positive effect in the lives of young people, I would love to hear from you! Please email me at howtobeagrownuppodcast@gmail.com, and let me know if we could chat! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having the conversation! Let's learn how to be a grownup! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/90598a4/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app)

We talk to Jake Heilbrunn, a 19-year-old who's had to battle a skin condition and depression, and who wrote "Off the Beaten Trail."

We talk to Jake Heilbrunn, a 19-year-old who's had to battle a skin condition and depression, and who wrote "Off the Beaten Trail."

Meet Jake Heilbrunn, he shares his journey of self-discovery backpacking through Central America in his book "Off the beaten Trail" which is endorsed by New York Times Best-Selling author Chris Guillebeau. At nineteen, he's also been featured in PSYCHOLOGY TODAY. He's done motivational talks at high schools and is an emerging leader of his generation. Learn more about Jake at http://www.jakeheilbrunn.com  

Have you struggled with making your dreams a reality? Do you feel stressed out trying to find a compromise? When Jake Heilbrunn realized his passions and his life were not aligned, he left for Central America to help find fulfillment and discover his purpose. What he found was an incredible community of people, a beautiful … Continue reading "Jake Heilbrunn: Off The Beaten Trail" The post Jake Heilbrunn: Off The Beaten Trail appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Summary: In this episode I speak to Jake Heilbrunn how he dropped out of college at 18 due to anxiety and pressure.  The expectations made him feel out of place and led to some physical stress.  He then decided to go backpacking in central america.  Links: Jake's site:  http://www.jakeheilbrunn.com/ Jake's book: https://www.amazon.com/Off-Beaten-Trail-Soul-Searching-Journey/dp/0997761202/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473947184&sr=8-4&keywords=off+the+beaten+trail In this particular episode you will learn: - How Jake broke out in rashes when he started college - What made Jake quit college and go backpacking at the age of 18 - Why Jake decided to travel without a cell phone - How a conversation with a career councillor allowed Jake the permission to go She asked him 2 questions: "If you left school to go traveling what's the worst that could happen" "What's the best thing that could happen if you go"  

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Global Conscious Citizenship is about being aware of what goes on in the world beyond what you see in the world every day. Jake Heilbrunn (www.JakeHeilbrunn.com) helps you uncover new perspectives within your life as he translates the gems from a year-long pilgrimage. Have you ever paused to consider how many ways you can live your life? Jake shares his experience of trekking in the Guatemala jungle as well as meeting people living on an island. Why would you consider doing a pilgrimage? When would it be better to stay at home? Our expert will help you answer this questions and the meaning of pilgrimage within the context of your current situation and environment. This will lead you to a better understanding of what it means to follow your gut and intuition. We get a little technical as the implications of your limbic system are brought to light. Jake shares about how you can find your spiritual voice which we broaden to include both spiritual seekers and leaders. He goes in more details about the importance of taking a leap of faith. In this conversation you'll also hear about meditation, science, statistics, mindfulness, writing and the notion of sacrifice. Ultimately travel can be a metaphor for what you really want in life. What do you want… ? Listen to the show to move towards answering this question and the pursuit of your dreams regardless of where you stand. Contact Jake's website: www.JakeHeilbrunn.com Join our Alliance of spiritual leaders securing peace of mind, clarity and long-term sustainability: http://thespiritualvoice.com/tsv-alliance/ To learn more about The Spiritual Voice (TSV) and TSV Alliances with resources for seekers and spiritual leaders visit www.thespiritualvoice.com . You will also find all the show notes, the free podcast level up upgrades delivered weekly, and our guest's contact information. Music Attribution 'Havens Above' theme music taken from 'Aural Architecture' by alucidnation. www.alucidnation.co.uk / www.fabermusic.com / www.interchill.com . If you're interested in buying CDs and/or digital then you could use the 'gift' facility via BandCamp:http://alucidnation.bandcamp.com/album/aural-architecture .

Jake Heilbrunn is a 19-year old writer who just published his first book, Off the Beaten Trail, a true story about his journey dropping out of college at eighteen and solo-backpacking through Central America with no phone or knowledge of Spanish. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/149 In this episode, Jake discusses: -How a rare skin condition started him on his journey just three days after moving in to college. -How his journey began with an Ex-Hostage Raid & Recovery Vet. -The incredible experience of being able to trek through ancient Mayan ruins. -How he started writing the book the day after he got home from his journey. -His daily writing process and how he was able to finish the first draft of his book in just three months. -The idea of starting your day in an uncomfortable way (like with a cold shower) to prepare you for the next thing that you might not want to do (like write). -Detaching yourself from what you wrote that you thought was gold so that you can “kill your darlings.” -How he used Quantum Leap to help him get through the editing and publishing phases of his book. -How he stays consistent with his writing through his weekly blog. -The uncomfortable feeling of putting yourself out there and fearing rejection (and how to get past it). -How he took chances by trusting his gut and approaching Drew Brees and Chris Guillebeau to ask for their endorsement for his book. -His best and worst creative moments. Jake's Final Push will inspire you to follow your gut and trust that you know what’s best for yourself.   Quotes: “It definitely shifted my perspective.” “Allow yourself to write garbage.” “Writing just always called out to me.  Being able to articulate words and ideas into a story.” “It’s like taking that first step when you can’t see the whole staircase.” Links mentioned: Off the Beaten Trail by Jake Heilbrunn Wild by Cheryl Strayed Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl "PUKE IT OUT, then polish it!" -- YCP Episode 38 with Kent Gustavson Connect with Jake: Website / Book / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Jake Heilbrunn is the author of Off the Beaten Trail, an inspiring memoir about his journey leaving college and solo backpacking through Central America at 18 with no phone or knowledge of Spanish. An emerging leader of his generation, he has reached thousands of people through his blog posts, inspirational videos and motivational talks at high schools. At 19, Jake has been featured in Psychology Today, Thought Catalog, The San Diego Union Tribune, and various other sites. He is dedicated to empowering people to live a life of purpose through listening to their inner voice, heeding their intuition and then taking action. Check out Jake's new book Off The Beaten Trail Visit his website at www.JakeHeilbrunn.com   Thank you for listening!   Lets grow together in our Facebook Group. To receive inspiring new episodes and updates Subscribe Here! Please Email me directly at Ian@FearlessAndHealthy.com  If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review to help support our mission!

I love having conversations with people who have taken the road less traveled. I especially love having conversations with young people who have decided to resist the great societal pressures to do what the majority of other young people are doing. Jake Heilbrunn is such a young man. He dropped out of college to pursue a life of his own choosing, which was to buy a one-way ticket to Guatemala. Out of that experience, at the age of 19, he has written his first book: Off the Beaten Trail, A young man's soul-searching journey through Central America.  Listen to our conversation: Listen on iTunes or Listen to/download this episode here: Love the show? Click here to Tweet a shoutout! Want to know how you can support the LIAM Mission? Click here. Have a question or topic you'd like addressed on the show? Please let me know by clicking here! Mentioned in this show: Jake Heilbrunn Book: Off the Beaten Trail Website: www.jakeheilbrunn.com Restory YOU! Personal Development Workshop Worry No More! book Download: Affirmations for Abundant Living LIAM Team Life Coaching Community Subscription/Social Links: Subscribe on iTunes! Subscribe on Stitcher Radio! Watch on YouTube! LIAM on Twitter: @LifeIs262 LIAM on Facebook / LifeIsAMarathon Subscribe to the LIAM Mailing List www.BruceVanHorn.com Bruce Van Horn on Twitter Bruce Van Horn on Facebook    

I love having conversations with people who have taken the road less traveled. I especially love having conversations with young people who have decided to resist the great societal pressures to do what the majority of other young people are doing. Jake Heilbrunn is such a young man. He dropped out of college to pursue a life of his own choosing, which was to buy a one-way ticket to Guatemala. Out of that experience, at the age of 19, he has written his first book: Off the Beaten Trail, A young man's soul-searching journey through Central America.  Listen to our conversation: Listen on iTunes or Listen to/download this episode here: Love the show? Click here to Tweet a shoutout! Want to know how you can support the LIAM Mission? Click here. Have a question or topic you'd like addressed on the show? Please let me know by clicking here! Mentioned in this show: Jake Heilbrunn Book: Off the Beaten Trail Website: www.jakeheilbrunn.com Restory YOU! Personal Development Workshop Worry No More! book Download: Affirmations for Abundant Living LIAM Team Life Coaching Community Subscription/Social Links: Subscribe on iTunes! Subscribe on Stitcher Radio! Watch on YouTube! LIAM on Twitter: @LifeIs262 LIAM on Facebook / LifeIsAMarathon Subscribe to the LIAM Mailing List www.BruceVanHorn.com Bruce Van Horn on Twitter Bruce Van Horn on Facebook    

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jake Heilbrunn, author of Off the Beaten Trail: A Young Man's Soul-Searching Journey Through Central America; Dr. C.K. Bray, author of Best Job Ever!: Rethink Your Career, Redefine Rich, Revolutionize Your Life; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download College is supposed to be the best time of your life with endless fun and carefree living. These perceptions are hiding the reality of a deeper issue that is plaguing millions of students: anxiety and depression. Jake Heilbrunn has a unique understanding of why anxiety and depression are so prevalent today and how to overcome them. He left college to backpack alone through Central America. He shares his own story in his book, Off the Beaten Trail: A Young Man's Soul-Searching Journey Through Central America Dr. C.K. Bray is the author of Best Job Ever!: Rethink Your Career, Redefine Rich, Revolutionize Your Life. While the majority of the population hate their current job, C.K. says you can find a career you'll love and you don't necessarily have to quite your current job while you begin your new career journey. Stuart Nulman is on with another edition of Book Banter.  This week’s reviewed book is Rogue Lawyer written by John Grisham, (Doubleday, $35.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times.  This week's opening slate is presented by Montreal based actor Francis Martins. He's also part of Montreal Sketchfest, which takes place from May 5-14.

Young author, speaker and inspirational leader Jake Heilbrunn shares his journey on breaking the mold and living a life of fulfillment. Here are some things we discuss; - The power of travel and how you can do it cheaper than you think - Overcoming anxiety through mindfulness and meditation - The power of taking a leap of faith - Why questioning "WHY" is so important - Understanding the illusion of social identity - Why you should consider doing a "Phone and Social Detox" - Ideas to help improve and shift education - Jakes' answer to "What is the meaning of life" - A strategy for moving forward on making challenging decisions   www.mattbelair.com & www.patreon.com/mattbelair Donate: bit.ly/mattbelair Support by Doing an Act of Kindness for Someone Today! Subscribe: Podcast: goo.gl/1euQe7 YouTube: goo.gl/Mz7Ngg   Download a Free Guide to Lucid Dreaming E-Book and Guided Hypnotic Experience: www.mattbelair.com/luciddreaming   About Me: ======== Master your mind, body, and spirit with Matt Belair and world-renowned leaders today! This unique show features candid conversations with experts in personal development, spirituality, and human optimization. Each episode is another key to help you unlock your infinite potential and assist you on your path to self-mastery! You will discover the best tips, tools, and technologies to master your mind; plus the science, principles, and practices to master your body. Finally, you will dive into the deepest depths of yourself, life, the universe and the pursuit of discovering who you really are, and consciously creating the life of your dreams! Explore timeless spiritual lessons and ancient teachings. Let go of any limitations and discover all of the tools to dramatically improve your health, well-being, and mindset! mattbelair.com/bio/ May Love, Joy, Passion, Peace, and Prosperity fill your life! Namaste