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Welcome to "The Primal Questions," a podcast by Mike Foster, where we explore the deep-seated questions that drive our lives. Have you ever wondered what seasoned counselors say in their sessions to help people like CEOs, Grammy-winning Hip-Hop Artists, Emmy-winning Actors, and Non-Profit World-Changers heal from their past and unlock their full potential? Now’s your chance to be a fly on the wall. After spending 20+ years coaching and counseling high-level leaders, Mike Foster is pulling ba ...
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Losing a pet is never easy. In this deeply candid conversation, Mike talks about the recent loss of his beloved dog. He shares about the deep grief he fell into and some of the universal truths he learned about death and dying. This episode is perfect for anyone who has lost a pet or anyone who is working through the grief process. MikeFoster.tv…
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In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares about the language of healing and choosing the right words in a crisis. The fact is that our "words create worlds" which means we must be extra careful of what we are saying to ourselves and to others. Mike also gives practical statements that you can use that will create "honest hope" and avoid shallow "…
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In this special COVID-19 episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares three ways to respond to losing control and embracing the rumble of deep vulnerability. He talks about how to be excessively gentle with yourself, the two-steps to kindness and how to make sure you're being responsible for the energy you bring into a room. This episode also includes speci…
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In September of 2019, Pastor Jarrid Wilson died by suicide. He was a husband, father and a prominent advocate for mental health. In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike sits down with his widow, Juli Wilson. They discuss what grief looks like and the process of learning to breathe again in the midst of this devastating loss. Juli shares with brave vul…
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Enneagram expert Chris Heuertz joins Mike for a powerful conversation around how the Enneagram reveals the essence of who we are and how our wound will shape us. They talk about how our enneagram types are simply the reflection of us trying to cope with the pain of being human. Mike and Chris discuss "type-snipers" and how the feeling of belonging …
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In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike discusses how to fight like a pro and avoid the common struggles couples face in their communication. He shares practical tips on how to create connection and the one question you should never ask your partner. Mike discusses the difference between feedback and criticism and will help you identify if you use a “…
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In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike sits down with experiential specialist and therapist Marc Pimsler. Marc opens up about the abuse that he suffered in a mental hospital and how his incredible work is shaped by the pain from his past. We discuss the neurobiology of our thoughts and how our brain fills in false conclusions about trauma. Marc gives…
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In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike sits down with Bob Goff to discuss how to prioritize your dreams and the key to make a successful transition. Recorded live at Bob's new retreat center called "The Oaks," Bob shares how to deal with difficult people and a unique way that he approaches criticism. Bob Goff Website And Workshop The Oaks: Bob's New …
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In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike talks with author Amber Rae ("Choose Wonder Over Worry") about the relationships we have with our thoughts and emotions. She shares about the limiting scripts she believed and how she chose to ignore her unprocessed grief. Through a creative practice of naming her critical voices, she is finding an inspiring pat…
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In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares the key to creating lasting change in your life...and it's easier than you think. He shares how he utilized 4 simple principles to build a powerful new habit in 2019 and how the results even surprised him. He discusses the problem with "exotic solutions" and how create your own motivational post-it notes.…
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In this special Christmas episode, Mike sits down with recording artist Phil Wickham. Phil shares about a risky but rewarding conversation he had with his brother recently and how important it is to say the unsaid. Mike also convinces Phil to play a couple unplugged songs from his new album, "Phil Wickham Christmas." Phil Wickham Website Strongest …
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In this episode, Mike shares 3 simple ways to declutter your overpacked brain. It's time to go into the attic of your mind and discover strategies to clear out the junk that doesn't belong there. Mike shares about his recent brain detox and how he learned to limit the inputs, engage the body and release unhelpful thoughts. These simple practices wi…
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In this episode, Mike sits down with Summer to talk about her inability to forgive herself for an extramarital affair. They discuss how the voice of shame keeps her small and protected even though it is crushing her spirit. This episode is for anyone who struggles with forgiving themselves or find themselves sabotaging their own comeback. FREE Brai…
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In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike sits down with Kayla Stoecklein to process the loss of her husband to suicide. In this riveting and courageous conversation, Kayla opens up about what life really looks like in the midst of unbearable grief. Strongest Workshop God's Got This Website Free "Brain Detox" Download If you haven’t already, please rate…
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In this special edition of Fun Therapy, Mike shares a guided meditation to help you identify heavy things that you have carried too long. If you're feeling weary and burned out by life, these few minutes will help you release relationships, failures and hurt you were never meant to carry. Music by Sleeping At Last EPISODE LINKS: Strongest Workshop …
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In this special episode of Fun Therapy, Mike has created a guided meditation to help you relax and center your life in self acceptance. Many will find this type of reflection helpful to identify the things below the surface that need love and compassion. This episode is a perfect tool to help you release stress, anxiety and tension from your day. E…
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In December of 2011, Lauren Scruggs Kennedy (Fashion journalist and wellness advocate) was involved in a tragic accident in which she walked into an airplane's spinning propeller, losing her left eye and severing her left hand. In this episode she joins Mike to discuss the difficulties of building friendships, how to communicate needs and the impor…
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Alison Cook is the co-author of "Boundaries For Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies." Mike was so inspired by her book that he invited her to share about some of the key findings from her research. They discuss the importance of all emotions, depression and how to make friends with the vulnerable…
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In this episode, Mike shares the keys to maximizing your purpose, passions and life's calling. Too often we chase the big picture instead of enjoying the sacred moments of the windy road to getting there. He shares two fundamental ideas to experience the life you want and why to never diminish, deny or downplay your passions for the sake of others …
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Our first ever "couples" Fun Therapy features worship leader Mack Brock and his wife Meredith. They share about their current struggles and the importance of healing their own family of origin brokenness. Mike also invites them into a powerful exercise where they affirm each other's value and importance. As a special bonus, Mack plays an exclusive …
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Most people have distorted and incorrect beliefs about addiction. Many are confused about how to best help those who are struggling. We have been taught faulty ideas that actually add injury to the addict. In this episode of Fun Therapy, author and ultra-runner Malcolm McLoughlin pulls back the curtain on his gut-wrenching battle and how the hooks …
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Today on Cross and Culture with Jarrid Wilson we have guest Chad Williams. Chad is an author, traveling speaker, and former Navy Seal. His book "Seal of God" has already sold over 100,000 copies! Chad shares some insight about his service as a Navy Seal, shares some stories from his life, and talks about faith with Jarrid on this episode.…
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Too often we feel defeated by our past. We feel defined by our history. In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares how to take ownership of your story and the four common responses we have to life. He unpacks the critical questions we should be asking about our past and how we can avoid being defined by our worst moments. EPISODE LINKS: Strongest …
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Have you ever struggled with your weight? Have you felt judged by others? Do you find yourself at war with your body and unhappy with the way you look? In this powerful episode, author and reality TV star Melissa Radke boldly opens up about her struggle with her weight and body image. Mike and Melissa unpack the pain of people’s unkind words and ho…
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Welcome to the 4th episode of Cross and Culture with Jarrid Wilson. Today we are honored to have an amazing guest: Pastor Greg Laurie. Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship with campuses in California and Hawaii. He began his pastoral ministry at the age of 19 by leading a Bible study of 30 people. Since then, God has tra…
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Jeremy Cowart is a world renown photographer and artist. He is the creator of Help Portrait and is currently in the midst of building one of his biggest dreams yet, The Purpose Hotel. In this episode Mike and Jeremy talk about the challenges of adoption, facing his own health challenges and living in the "not yet" of a dream. EPISODE LINKS: Jeremy …
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An estimated 50-70 million US adults have issues with insomnia and wakefulness. On this episode of Fun Therapy Mike shares 5 ways to fall asleep naturally and how to improve your quality of rest. From establishing an electronic sunset to never using a King size pillow, Mike unpacks fascinating and myth-busting research to a good night of sleep. Tir…
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Blake Mycoskie is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of TOMS Shoes. In this episode, Blake shares about his passion for helping to end gun violence in America. He shares about the importance of listening to your heart as a leader and boldly taking on issues that matter to you. Mike also asks him about the raw emotion he showed on the T…
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Kait Warman is a well-known dating expert, speaker, relationship coach, and host of the popular Heart of Dating Podcast. In this episode, Mike and Kait talk about the challenges of dating and how to recover from past disappointments. She shares about the feelings of not being enough and the pressure to perform in order to be chosen by a man. She al…
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Today's episode of Cross and Culture features a special guest: Grant Skeldon! Get ready to laugh and maybe gain some wisdom from 2 guys living their life for the Lord. On this episode Jarrid and Grant talk about Millennials and the local church. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Jarrid Wilson Executive Producer: Casey Helmick Producers: Scott Karow a…
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Scott Harrison is the founder of Charity: Water and the author of NY Times Best-seller, "Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World." Scott sits down with Mike to talk about the death of his mother this year and how to find optimism in the midst of suffering. He shares about how he uniquely processed …
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On the Season Premiere of Fun Therapy, Mike and author Carlos Whittaker explore a limiting belief that keeps him from fully pursuing his calling. He talks about how a lie was planted inside of him many years ago still controls how he sees himself today. This episode is for anyone who is looking to break their own limiting belief and wanting to stop…
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Join Jarrid Wilson for Episode One of the Cross and Culture podcast. Today Jarrid interviews Emma Mae Jenkins - a speaker, blogger, YouTuber, and writer with nearly 200,000 followers online! Emma shares with Jarrid about why she is so bold with her faith on social media. You can follow Emma on Instagram @1corinthians13_love. Show Credits: Host and …
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In this special Christmas episode, Mike shares how to manage the emotional and family dynamics of the holidays. He talks about why this is both a joyful and melancholy season and gives practical tips for emotional health. Mike is also joined by Sleeping At Last as they talk about holiday traditions and his new Christmas song, "When We're Together."…
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Hey Friends. This is Fun Therapy. I’m Mike Foster and together on this podcast we dive into the messy, not-so-perfect parts of our stories, and we do it with a smile. This is a place of love, and warm hugs, and the beautiful possibilities that awaits each and every one of us. We talk about the hard things, the mysteries of life and loss, we share a…
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In the Season 2 finale of Fun Therapy, Mike dives into the teachings of Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood) and why love must be the foundation for our lives. He also shares the four ways we deal with pain and a destructive belief that almost everyone carries inside of them. ABOUT MIKE FOSTER Mike Foster is an author, speaker and executive co…
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In this session of Fun Therapy, New York Times best-selling author Jon Acuff joins Mike to discuss his current challenge of giving himself permission to try new things. Jon is the author of six books including his most recent Wall Street Journal No. 1 best-seller, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. In this episode, they talk about how to build…
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Jedidiah Jenkins is a professional adventurer and the author of To Shake the Sleeping Self: A 14,000 Mile Bike Trip & One Man’s Quest to Live a Life With No Regrets. He is a storyteller who encourages people to choose their life well and writes about everything from the cartels of Mexico to the megachurches of the U.S. to the Amazon rainforest in B…
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This week, Mike shares the important role the physical body plays in our identity and how it is often overlooked during our healing process. While addressing his own trauma of being locked in his body from early childhood, he shares a fascinating and unbelievable experience. Mike is joined by Ryan O’Neal from Sleeping at Last to discuss the new son…
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Heather Avis is the author of The Lucky Few and an advocate for families and children with Down syndrome. In this episode she and Mike process the heavy costs that come along with a sacred calling and how she is feeling exhausted and overwhelmed in the battle. ABOUT MIKE FOSTER Mike Foster is an author, speaker and executive counselor helping peopl…
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Approximately 40 million Americans struggle with an anxiety disorder and about 2 percent of these individuals are prone to panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions where you feel completely out of control and often feel like you’re dying. Toby Slough is a megachurch pastor who struggl…
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In this week’s episode of Fun Therapy, Mike is joined by acclaimed writer, speaker and Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg. The two talk about how to deal with major changes in life, what going through the grief process is like and how to deal with daily pain. ABOUT MIKE FOSTER Mike Foster is an author, speaker and executive counselor helping people tu…
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Karrie Garcia from the Freedom Movement sits down with Mike to process the voice inside that tells her to live small and not to dream too big. She works through the implications that her mother’s suicide has had on her life and the struggle of feeling unwanted. ABOUT MIKE FOSTER Mike Foster is an author, speaker and executive counselor helping peop…
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