Apr 23, 2020
Have you explored your relationship with fear? Whether it’s COVID-19 or some other life challenge, fear is real. Kristen Ulmer, former pro skier, thought leader on fear and anxiety, and author of The Art of Fear: Why Conquering Fear Won’t Work and What to Do Instead helps us to explore fear and the magic that happens when you do. Together, let’s broaden our awareness and deepen our relationship with fear.
Some Questions We Ask:
- What was your relationship with fear growing up?
- What was your journey into extreme sports and what have you learned from it?
- What advice would you give to someone struggling with their relationship with fear?
- Was there a turning point for shifting from being a pro skier to a fear expert?
- What is a call to action for how people can work with you?
In this Episode, You Will Learn:
- What Kristen learned about fear from interviewing 26 extreme athletes
- What it means to have an intimate relationship with fear
- How the way you treat fear is the way you treat yourself
- The way repression of fear can lead to things like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues
- How if you don’t know how to make peace with discomfort, you’ll be at war with yourself
- How the study of Zen influenced Kristen’s perspective on fear
- The (4) levels of dealing with fear: resistance, acceptance, embracing, intimacy
References:
- Kristen Ulmer's Hall of Fame Speech
- The Art of Fear: Why Conquering Fear Won't Work and What to Do Instead
You can connect with Kristen, take her free fear assessment, and purchase her life-changing book by visiting https://www.kristenulmer.com/. Follow Kristen on Instagram @kristen.ulmer.
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