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In this episode, we explore the idea of a Misogi—a single, year-defining challenge with a real chance of failure that breaks routine and reshapes identity. Cameo shares her own Misogis, from endurance hiking to recording an album, releasing a book, and shares a possible 2026 Misogi!

You’ll hear:

• what a Misogi is and where the idea comes from

• why the 50% chance of failure matters

• how big goals interrupt autopilot and build identity

• examples from hiking 29029 to recording at London Bridge Studio

• creative and lifestyle Misogi ideas listeners can try

• choosing challenges that require preparation and scare you

• identity change vs. résumé lines

• community invitations and sharing your Misogi

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Holiday gatherings can stir up our oldest habits: scripting conversations, bracing for drama, and quietly trying to direct every moment so it feels safe and efficient. I share the mindset shift that changed my year—letting people be exactly who they are—and why that simple choice made my interactions more enjoyable.

Instead of rehearsing comebacks or managing the room, we focus on boundaries, acceptance, and conserving emotional energy. Acceptance isn’t approval; it’s a strategy for staying grounded and present. You’ll hear how this approach softens conversations, lowers reactivity, and reduces the pressure to fix people who never asked for coaching in the first place.

If you’re ready to swap control for clarity and leave gatherings feeling lighter, this conversation will give you language, structure, and courage to try.

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What if anxiety didn’t have to be a private battle? In this episode, we sit down with Emmy Award–winning director-producer Wendy Lobel, whose 30-year career includes work with PBS, A&E, VH1, MSNBC, and Nickelodeon. Her feature debut, Anxiety Club—blends humor, evidence-based therapy, and the power of storytelling to make mental health feel more human.

In Anxiety Club, comedians like Tiffany Jenkins, Joe List, and Eva Victor pull back the curtain on panic, OCD, and social dread—revealing how avoidance keeps fear in charge and how small, repeatable steps can build real ease. Through sharp humor and on-camera exposure therapy, the film transforms “run from it” into “move toward it,” reminding us that the antidote to anxiety isn’t control… it’s courage.

Wendy shares why comedians became the perfect storytellers, how the mantra “Maybe it will, maybe it won’t” helps people tolerate uncertainty, and what the CBT triangle (thoughts, feelings, behaviors) teaches us about changing the patterns that keep us stuck. We also explore everyday tools; like meditation, box breathing, exercise, and medication—that create balance in real life.

If you’ve ever wondered “Is this level of anxiety normal?” or “How do I support someone I love when I can’t see what they’re feeling?”—this conversation offers clarity, empathy, and next steps you can start today.

We also highlight the film’s festival journey, community screenings, and where to stream Anxiety Club at home.

🎬 Watch the film: jolt.film

Find more about Anxiety Club on the website or IG.

🎧 Listen now, and share this episode with someone who needs it. If it helps you feel seen, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us—what small exposure or calming practice will you try this week?

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