How One Man Defeated His Urge To Flee And Now Changing Lives with Steven Leapley
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Ever had that urge to flee, to disappear from everyone and everything you know, leaving all the chaos and turmoil behind? Steven Leapley felt that same way; he had his backpack ready to go and close at hand. He trusted two guys to be there when the urge became overwhelming and walked him back from the edge. Learn how Steven overcame his struggles, built healthy relationships and find out the tools he used to walk through his darkest moments.
Steven Leapley, a ghostwriter, retired Navy corpsman and dad to eight children, shares his personal journey and insights on overcoming challenges like apathy and avoidance. He shares about the five A's that cause the most significant challenges for men – addiction, abuse, apathy, avoidance, and atrophy – drawing from his own experiences and emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, accountability and seeking guidance from trusted men in your life.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Overcome apathy and avoidance by unlocking your inner drive and finding purpose.
- Master effective conflict resolution strategies to strengthen your relationships and find harmony.
- Discover the mental health benefits and emotional growth through the practice of journaling.
- Embrace faith as a powerful tool to overcome personal challenges and find inner strength.
- Explore the importance of community and mentorship for personal growth and fulfillment.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:08:01 - The Five A's (Addiction, Abuse, Apathy, Avoidance & Atrophy)
00:16:28 - Taking Accountability for Our Thoughts, Words, and Actions
00:19:58 - The Link Between Addiction, Abuse, and Apathy
00:22:15 - The Dangers of Apathy and Atrophy
00:27:50 - Overcoming Apathy and Avoidance
00:36:29 - Differentiating Ideal vs. Perfect
00:39:33 - Embracing Realistic Expectations
Connect with Steven Leapley
Website
www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleapley
https://www.instagram.com/steven_leapley_official/
www.facebook.com/stevenleapley
Connect with Mike Forrester
Podcast Website
https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com
Coaching Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike
https://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike
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