Scott & Alison Stratten, The Jacka$$ Whisperer: How to Deal with the Worst People on Earth - At Work, at Home, and Online

enNovember 21, 2019

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About this Episode

Episode Summary

In this episode, I chat with Alison and Scott Stratten, co-owners of UnMarketing, The UnPodcast and now their newly released book, The Jackass Whisperer, How to Deal with the Worst People on Earth - At Work, at Home, and Online, Even When The Jacka$$ is You!

Mic drop, right?

We are all the OG's of blogging and Twitter, only I sometimes feel like my G stands for GRANDMOTHER! We chat about how they met online, how social media has evolved, where it's going, and my favorite topic: how to deal with jacka$$es in your life.

You don't want to miss this podcast episode!

In This Episode

How UnMarketing came to be and the great stories on Twitter!
How The Jacka$$ Whisperer the book was born, and how to deal with jackasses in our lives.
What do you do when jacka$$es are your family members: parent, sibling, spouse?
How social media has evolved over the last decade and where it's heading.
How to share a message in public in any situation.
What they're both currently reading.
And lots more!

About Scott and Alison

Scott and Alison Stratten are co-authors of 5 best-selling business books, co-owners of UnMarketing Inc and co-hosts of not only The UnPodcast, but five children, two dogs and two cats. This site, the show and the books all represent their thoughts on the changing world of business through their experiences of entrepreneurship, two degrees (Alison), not lasting long as an employee (both) and screaming at audiences around the world (Scott, Alison is more polite).

They were put on this earth to remind the world that not all Canadians are passively polite. Businesses like PepsiCo, Saks Fifth Avenue, IBM, Cirque du Soleil, Microsoft and others have been brave enough to want their advice. They now spend their time keynoting around the world and realize they rank 10th and 11th in order of importance in their home.

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UnPodcast

UnMarketing on Twitter

UnMarketing on Instagram

Jackass Whisperer Book

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Teaching Empowered Living, Erica Diamond is a leading Expert in Lifestyle, Wellness and Empowerment. A Certified Life Coach and Certified Yoga Instructor, Erica is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com® (previously WomenOnTheFence.com®), Lifestyle and Parenting Correspondent on Global TV, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Spokesperson, and Author of the women’s entrepreneurial book, 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Starting Their Own Business. Erica founded the Global Get Off The Fence Movement inspiring people worldwide to get off the fence, get unstuck and thrive, and launched The Erica Diamond Podcast in summer 2019 to spotlight trailblazers and change makers around the world.

Erica Diamond has been named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada as well as FORBES Magazine’s Top 100 Sites for Women and FORBES 25 Most Influential Women In Entrepreneurship on Twitter. Erica Diamond was the Spokesperson for National Entrepreneurship Day and is a Huffington Post contributor.

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In This Episode

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When are you at your happiest?
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What is still on your bucket list?
Where can people buy the book?
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In This Episode

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Let's talk about mental health and our kids
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Share some tips for joyful living during a difficult time.

What are you reading now?

Rapdi fire questions:

I’m happiest when

I’m most uncomfortable when

Favorite movie

Favorite meal

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In This Episode

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About Annie Robert

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Thank you Glenn!

In This Episode

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What is meditation because many people don't truly understand what it is
What are the benefits of having a daily practice?
Let's talk about hypnosis. The idea scares many people. What actually is hypnosis and why is it so important to overcome issues that people struggle with - addiction, anxiety, weigh loss, smoking?
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What’s a few of the most common things you hear about meditation? I know I hear, "I'm not a meditation person," or "I can’t quiet my mind." (What are some misconceptions about meditation?)
My girlfriend who is a Glenn groupie asked me to ask you two questions. Number 1, can you do a 963 Hz for the crown chakra? And question 2, will you ever do mini 10-minute meditations for your energy system?
Tell us truthfully, do you ever get stressed or anxious? You’re human, so I imagine you do at times, and if so, what do YOU do? I imagine you don't meditate to your own meditations? I don’t meditate to mine.
What are you currently reading?
When are you at your happiest?
Coffee or tea? Netflix or book? Beach or lake?
Where can we find your meditations and hynotherapies?

About Glenn Harrold

Glenn Harrold is one of the world’s most successful hypnotherapists and self-help authors. He has helped thousands of clients including many celebrities in a 25-year-career and has sold over 10 million hypnosis and meditation Apps, MP3 downloads and previously CDs.

Glenn has written 7 self-help books, and his main app Relax & Sleep Well has become one of the world’s biggest grossing self-help Apps. On the world’s number one Meditation App, Insight Timer, Glenn is one of the most popular authors.

In May 2011 he was made a Fellow of The British School of Clinical Hypnosis in acknowledgement of his achievements in the world of hypnotherapy. Glenn now happily resides in Lagos on the Portuguese Algarve with his family where he works with clients and record webinars and interviews.

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Alon Fishman: Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Suicidality, and Uniting The World Through Love

Episode Summary

Welcome back to the show. As we approach the closing of Mental Health Awareness Month, today, I have the true privilege of bringing you one of the most compassionate, kind, and intelligent souls I have connected with in a long time.

Alon is very special. He is young, but you will agree that he is wise beyond his 20 years.

I won't give anything away and how Alon finally embraced his sexuality, overcame mental health struggles and is now healing the world through love and vulnerability.

Let's dive right in!

In This Episode

What was life like for you growing up for you? Give us a sense of your environment?
Talk to me about what it was like growing up a gay teen in America. As a society, we have definitely become more progressive, and thank goodness for our world finally embracing that love is love. But I know that you say your dad’s reaction was saddening. And that really hurts my heart. Talk to me about that.
This all goes with one of my favourite quotes —"the truth sets you free." I know what struggling in silence and what secrets do to your heart. Talk to me what that felt like when you set your truth free?
Perfect time to lead us into vulnerability and what vulnerability does not only for the person, but for us as a society? Can you speak to this?
When did you first notice that you were struggling with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation? What were some of the warning signs?
If someone is struggling right now, how can they reach out for help? What would be their first step? What is the first thing someone can do if they are struggling in ways that feel beyond their own control? What would you advise them to do?
You’re only 20. What are your plans for this wonderful life?
I’m still going to ask you what you would tell your younger self because your soul is mature and I have a feeling you’ve learned a lot.

About Alon Fishman

Alon Fishman is an inspirational speaker and Psychology student at the University at Buffalo. Having overcome years of anxiety, depression, suicidality, and more; he has made it his mission to eradicate suicide while also uniting the world through unconditional love.

Alon has recognized that humans share one consciousness and through his discoveries has opened up the door for internal dialogues that have held us back for so long; to be spoken up about. Alon is determined that through vulnerable communication, people will feel less alone; one conversation at a time.

Links

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Learn More about Your Host

Teaching women how to prioritize self-care, Erica Diamond is a Certified Life Coach and Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Lifestyle and Parenting Correspondent on Global TV, Professional Speaker, Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Course Creator of Busy To Bliss, Author of the women’s entrepreneurial book 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Starting Their Own Business, and Founder & Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com® (previously WomenOnTheFence.com®).

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enMay 24, 2021

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