The Challenger Podcast

Jessica Smith is a Love and Dating coach and has worked with hundreds of clients around the world including professional athletes, CEO’s, and executives using her signature authentic dating strategy programs and acclaimed International transformational yoga retreats. Jessica is frequently found traveling the world. She's currently working on her new book, "Men Are People Too" and will be appearing in the international documentary “ LEAP, The Coaching Movie” set to debut Fall in 2018. My biggest takeaways from our conversation today are, "Whether it's one coffee or the rest of my life" I can find love in any amount at any time. "Love 'em where they are at" means to hold grace for those on their own journey to happiness through self-love and appreciation. Simple steps to discovering love are to be content with yourself first, be open and aware to your own authenticity, and finally to...

Jacqui Pugh dropped by to discuss "boyver" and how to recognize an authentic person right away when you meet them! Her flagship program, BURN, is perfect for those that are ready to get over their ex, get their POWER BACK, and design the future the have always DREAMT OF! Her clients come to her with this statement, "I’m sad, I’m lonely, or I’m in a relationship that’s good not great."  Jacqui coaches them to turn that into a personal mantra of, "I’m single and it’s okkk, (all the way) to f*cking awesome!”

Inayah Vanessa's mission in her matchmaking business is to look for exceptional people to set up with my clients... Basically, we send out a couple of awesome people on a fully curated, fun first date in a public space. Usually a little quirky, always an adventure! Sounds exactly like what we are looking for when we are dating someone new!  If her message resonated with you today, connect with her at tawkify.com now!

Jason Kendrick is a published author, speaker, NLP Practitioner, and Reiki Master.  For twenty years, Jason has been a personal growth junkie and he believes that to know something, is to teach it.  Therefore, he has made it his mission to redefine the old masculine paradigm and recreate a new healthier father/son reinforce model. We dive deep into his life growing up connecting with the feminine so much more than his masculine role models.  Later in life, he found that he was seeking the approval and was a traditional "nice guy"!  I can completely relate to this thinking as I have been able to identify with "Nice Guy" Syndrome in my life as well!  

Lisa Foster, owner of Parillume, helps survivors of sexual assault shine from their original design and thrive!  She speaks nationally, hosts events in Denver, and works with individuals, couples, and groups to facilitate their growth.  We wanted to pick her brain on how she uses tools like The Enneagram, Meyers-Briggs, and Strengths Finder to help her community grow to shine. Lisa's journey in her own words, "My own Hero’s Journey began decades ago when I confronted my father about sexually abusing me. As I began to heal, I noticed something: The shame-based lens of our culture condemned me to a lifetime in recovery as a “survivor.” But I was determined to pioneer a path beyond survival, to a life without limits."  

It was a pleasure to connect with Nick Mancini, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist   Nick took the time to discuss relationships, intimacy, and core values to share his expertise with you.  What resonated with me most from our podcast interview was how to foster curiosity within ourselves so that we can continue to grow and show up as authentically as possible when dating.  His goal with clients is to simplify skills with a systematic approach from the very first phone consultation. Nick plays multiple roles in his clients' lives, such as coach, cheerleader, and an accountability partner.  Whether his clients wish to immediately date after a break up or divorce, or they would like to slow down, he will meet them where they are at to define their values and purpose.

Kevin Coates is a certified professional coach serving clients to creat possibility from an impossible mindset.  After a childhood of trauma in the rough neighborhoods of Maryland, he set his intention on overcoming adversity to lead others on their self-awareness journey. He has seen much of the dark sides life has to offer us including dysfunctional homes indulged with abuse, alcohol, drugs, emotional abandonment, etc. Kevin helps clients through their unprocessed trauma that have created fears to be seen. He believes that self-awareness is the first step to becoming authentic and helps people discover and uncover the barriers that are hold them from showing up authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review if our message resonates with you! Your facilitator and host Dave Glaser, owner of www.fitlifechampions.com, specializes in online personal training for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, boost energy and want to become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Rachel Friend, MA in Human Communication, and I connected via Instagram and I quickly loved her content and mission at @itsrachelfriend. Her mission is to help others step back and become aware of what really matters to them.  Once they are clear on their End Game (ultimate goal) they can see what’s standing in the way and focus on what’s needed to get there. Rachel believes that the secret is in perspective. There are a couple of reasons she believes people struggle with authenticity.  First, many people have their guards up due to past hurts. They believe this to be the only way to protect themselves from future pain, and in turn, fear opening up and being vulnerable - which is needed for authenticity to thrive. Second, understanding what being authentic really means is something that most people are unaware of.  Rachel believes that by creating awareness of what it means to be your authentic self and ways to achieve that would help to remedy this. She serves people with in-person coaching, small group, online group training, and as a speaker.  Learn more about her at www.itsrachelfriend.com Rachel enjoys meeting new people and learning their stories. Everyone has one. The book she teach from is called Natural Bridges by Randy Fujishin. It focuses on interpersonal relationships by building bridges not barriers.  She has done a few workshops on Emotional Intelligence and the importance of Validating Feelings. Connect with her via her website, Instagram, or by email!

Garrett Wood, CSCS, LMT, CHT, works with men to make an impact in their personal, professional, and physical lives through weekly group classes.  He also is passionate about bettering one's self, their business through one one one bodywork for athletes, weekend warriors, everyday athletes, and entrepreneurs in Long Beach, CA. Dave Glaser, owner of Fit Life Champions, is your facilitator and host building a community of authentic daters in Denver by inviting expert guests to share their best tips, tools, and advice to show up authentically.  

We are switching gears this week to chat with local bartender Sara Perlman.  As we met and got to know each other this year, we began to talk mostly about our dating stories.  So we invited her in to pick her brain about what it's really like out there in Denver for a 20 something! Listen in to her antidotes on modern dating, traveling with a bf/gf, and when sharing becomes TOO much!  If you loved her stories about coming home single from a trip to Hawaii, follow her on Instagram @seekingsar

Reese Lasley, author of The Abilities, and I met this year during a photo shoot for a local business and hit it off immediately!  His passion for serving others shined through immediately as he spoke about his life, mission, and vision. Cancer survivor and inspirational speaker, Reese wins you over quickly with his enthusiasm for human connection and development. If his message resonated with you, please connect with him at reese@theabilities.com and share this episode with family, friends, and those you believe will benefit from the Believe Be Real Be Bold message! Your facilitator and host Dave Glaser, owner of www.fitlifechampions.com, specializes in online personal training for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, boost energy and want to become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Sheree Trask is a Conscious Content Consulting and Creator, Empowerment Speaker, seasoned Ghostwriter and the host of the unfiltered podcast, Soulfcked (coming back Fall 2018).   As a woman with many interests, Sheree is also certified as a Yoga Instructor and Holistic Health Coach, and carries a fierce determination to create space for everyone to be truly seen and heard, as they are. She’s spent 14 years studying the mind-body connection and empowering women to feel safe in their body’s. With a knack for words, a passion for empowering others to take ownership of their life and a fierce conviction to growth and exploration, Sheree is on a mission to help transform the hearts and minds of humanity so that together, we can raise the collective consciousness of our world and truly be free to live unapologetically out loud. She is currently writing her first book.  

We are flipping the tables today as Jessica Smith swings by to interview Dave Glaser.  Her book, Men Are People Too, will be out soon and she was brave enough to come by and interview Dave a few weeks ago. That gave us the genius idea to share more about Dave through a "reverse interview" with one of our fan fave guests, Jessica (Ep. 2) as the facilitator for the day! 2:00- How and why the BBR Podcast came to be! 6:15- Why sharing my vulnerability with my father moved me forward! 16:40- What Dave would like to know about what women want! 32:15- How long has Dave actually been happy in a relationship! 37:30- Is Chivalry dead?! Instead of getting frustrated with the dating scene, Dave decided to build a community of authentic daters in Denver!  Tune in to hear how he stays positive when faced with challenges in building new relationships!

Skylar Drake, the owner of Relate & Revel Coaching, was introduced to me from a business associate here in Denver.  We met up for coffee and discussed our lives' passions, mission, and vision and discovered common interests in serving the human heart.  She is passionate about addressing her clients needs when it comes to a lack of confidence and worth in who that authentic self is for them. Skylar is also passionate about bringing real connection and intimacy to the digital age. Her private coaching and class offerings are designed to help others tackle the mindset and personal roadblocks that would prevent them from enjoying the authentic, empowering, and intimate relationships that they deserve. Skylar is an active member of the Denver entrepreneurial scene and am always exploring new opportunities to connect with like-minded folks; you can find me at soulful networking events, wellness gatherings, happy hours, and anywhere there's empowering conversation to be had.

Meghann Conter is a marketing expert who specializes in helping companies led by female industry leaders make their services indispensable in the eyes of their ideal clients. In addition to leveraging her 15 years of expertise, Meghann also helps women-led organizations leap over revenue targets, as founder of The Dames, a national community that celebrates high-level leaders in nonprofits and corporations. Meghann is a Colorado native, champion of connection, and believes that anything can be accomplished through fearless collaboration and laughter.   Your facilitator and host Dave Glaser, owner of Fit Life Champions, specializes in online personal training for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, boost energy and want to become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally. Click here now for your free week trial!

Jess Ryan, co-host of the Singling Podcast, made time in her busy schedule to share her stories of dating in San Diego.  Over the year and a half of hilarious episodes that make dating human and relatable, I hear so much growth prompting me to invite her on as a guest! Follow their Instagram account @singlingpodcast for some of the funniest relationship memes you'll see!  Keeping things light and natural is the goal of hosting their internationally popular podcast!  

"Who else can be You, better than You?"  This is a question that Sharon Smith, Certified Dating Coach- Hart Coach Academy, asks of you to discover who you truly want to be! Sharon's book, Dating Doesn't Have to be Complicatedand an online dating service, Love Match, LLChelps assist singles 25 years and older reach their relationship goals.  Often times they feel they are not good enough so they try and be someone who they are not.  Her response to them is that never try and be someone who you are not. If Coach Sharon's message resonates with you today, please share the episode with your friends, family, and coworkers and contact her via email now!  datecoachsharon@gmail.com Your facilitator and host Dave Glaser, owner of www.fitlifechampions.com, specializes in online personal training for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, boost energy and want to become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally. Click here now for your free week trial!

Melissa Smith is a Holistic Health Coach specializing in gut health. Melissa focuses on working with individuals who face digestive issues like IBS, leaky gut and anxiety, providing support across the daily challenges of balancing life, career, and health. Melissa believes that self-love, forgiveness and freedom are the keys to finding your true joy. Healing your body from within by nourishing your body, mind and soul and truly feeling into the food that you eat and how it affects your body. She is a certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education and Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation.

Jason B. Kendrick is a Communications and Transformation Specialist, Author, Speaker, Reiki Master, Heart Core Communications Trainer and Heart Centered Living Practitioner. He offers himself to the world in Love and Service to cultivate Peace, Love and Joy within all he works with.  ​Jason grew up in an Army family moving from place to place and living overseas in Germany. After high school he joined the Air Force to follow in the family tradition of military service and was stationed in Germany working on F-16s. Throughout his life Jason felt a bit out of place and a little like he didn't fit in here on Earth. At least that was until his first Metaphysical Fair where he was introduced to many people like himself and to his eventual life's calling. ​Jason now travels the world teaching, speaking, healing and learning from all those he interacts with in his travels. You may not know what you will receive from working with him, but I can assure you your life will be changed for the better by doing so. If Jason's message resonates with you, reach out to him at www.jasonbkendrick.com and check out one of his live events soon! The blog post we mentioned, click https://believeberealbebold.com/2018/08/26/it-starts-with-you

Erika Holmes, LMFT, has a goal to empower you to make changes in your life that decrease suffering, increase awareness, and assist you in creating a “life worth living”. Her practice is rooted in building a collaborative working relationship with her clients and is based on Pragmatic Experiential Therapy for Couples (Pet-C), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Erika's special areas of interest and training include working with 20–40-year-old sassy women, distressed relationships, people with mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder. Her expertise also includes individual, couples, and family therapy, group therapy, parenting classes, behavioral assessments, and professional consultations.  Erika strives to first bring awareness to how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors affect one another and then teach you how to apply the principles of Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance Skills.   If Erika's message resonated with you today, please don't hesitate to reach out to her now at www.colordaocft.com,on Facebook at @ColoradoCFT and lastly on Twitter @erikaholmesmft This is your last chance to gain the confidence and skills you need to Authentically Date in Denver with a one of a kind live event hosted by local Love and Dating Coach, Jessica Smith, and Dave Glaser, the Host of The Believe Be Real Be Bold Podcast for Authentic Dating.  Click www.believeberealbebold.com/shop to purchase the last few remaining tickets now! For more tips, tools, and expert advice, check out our brand new way to gain access to the advanced features of the podcast!  Bonus episodes, early access to new episodes and so much more! Just click www.patreon.com/bbrpodcast now!