Fear is something we avoid experiencing and talking about, but it has so much to teach us.

My guest on this episode is Guryan Tighe, leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and communications strategist. She is the author of the book “Unmasking Fear.”

She talks about how understanding and working with our fears, rather than conquering them, leads to more success and personal fulfillment.

We also chat about:

· The difference between rational and irrational fears

· How fear can teach us where we need to grow

· How to use curiosity, purpose, and gratitude to get from fear to creativity

· How to release past hurts so we no longer live our lives trying to avoid triggers

· Why naming and working with our internal “self-critic” helps us

Learn more about what Guryan does on her website: fourage.io.

This episode features an interview with and tracks by Jim Gelcer, jazz drummer, musician, singer, composer and producer. We chat about his background and talk about how music and other art forms can be a balm for the spirit and connects with our emotions. And why music from our youth continues to resonate with us on a soul level throughout our lives. Jim talks about his experience with kirtan and more about this genre.

You can hear two tracks that Jim Gelcer was a part of:

• Ganesha Muntra (14:03)
• Floating Waves (with David "Vito" Gregoli - 31:45 - end of episode)

Jim is also a yoga teacher who teaches daily on the meditation app "Insight Timer."

In this episode, I talk to my guest, independent pet store owner and advocate Toni Shelaske about wellness for our dogs and cats. We discuss the benefits of getting a pet from a rescue organization, different types of feeding practices, pet emotional health, the importance of exercise and more.

Learn more about Toni and listen to her podcast at toniunleashed.com.