Reframing Fear with Mike Corey: Transforming Self-Image, Embracing Pain, and Discovering the World
Topics illuminated: Growth, Transformation, SelfImage, Travel, Culture, Discovery, Body suspension, Inside today’s episode, Mike Corey & Rebecca Boatman share.. How fear is something everyone faces, and being fearless means feeling the fear but doing things anyway. His personal journey from being scared of public speaking to having a successful YouTube channel and TV show. Mike’s travels have taught him independence and challenged the idea that the world is a dangerous place. How the media often highlights negative stories about the world. Cultural practices involving pain as a rite of passage, like body suspension in various tribes. How body suspension can be a powerful emotionally cathartic experience The significance of pain and discomfort in human growth and development. Cultural rituals that involve pain as a transformative experience, like the transition from girl to woman or boy to man. How one's self-image can limit personal growth & what to do! How childhood trauma can shape one's self-image, leading to self-imposed limitations. How stepping out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself can change your self-image and your life Overcoming fear is a key theme, and it's compared to standing up to a schoolyard bully. The power of spontaneous travel without rigid plans to foster resourcefulness and self-trust. How to enhance travel by meeting locals and embracing their culture A tangible and powerful experience you can do NOT to build self-reliance. Don't miss out on this episode for a captivating discussion with Mike Corey and Rebecca Boatman, where they explore the untold stories of quiet fears, self-image as it relates to how you experience life and how to enhance adventure in your life now. About Mike: Mike Corey is a biology graduate, turned travel host, who never turns down an adventure. From an early age growing up in Canada, Mike's lifetime of curiosity has sent him searching out cultures, creatures, and locations that most people avoid. This intense passion has led him to grow his YouTube Channel Fearless & Far to 1.5M+ Subscribers, receive 2 Emmy Nominations for his Adventure Travel TV program "Uncharted Adventure", and an Ambie Nomination for his podcast "Against the Odds". His career began after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Canada. Mike then backpacked the world for 5 years volunteering as a research assistant for scientists studying ocean conservation. Bringing a camera along for these trips allowed him to capture the material he needed to win several international travel video competitions, and begin his YouTube Channel. Continued support: Join our online Meet The Frequency membership and use code “ILLUMINATE” for $20 off Click here to get instant access Get more dating, relationship & communication inspo from Rebecca’s IG! Click here Mike’s Website: www.fearlessandfar.com Mike’s IG: @fearlessandfar Mike’s YT: @fearlessandfar