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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Kristen Ulmer, a former world champion big mountain downhill skier and author of The Art of Fear. Most people have been taught that fear is something to be overcome or conquered. Kristen lays out compelling reasons why, rather than taking an adversarial position with fear, that you should make "friends" with fear. You can learn more about Kristen at www.kristenulmer.com and @ulmer.kristen on Facebook. Voted most fearless women extreme athlete! Kristen’s fascinating background. (5:40) Felt like a fraud. The transition from repressing fear to embracing the fear. (11:13) The Brain: The Manufacturing Plant for Fear. (18:45) Why do we cry tears of joy? (22:23) Pushing your fear to the basement. The repression of fear that causes panic attacks. (25:00) Fear was my greatest motivator. I felt invisible as a child. Her addiction to fear and how it made her feel alive. (27:55) How we SHOULD talk to fear. (35:00) Tips to become FEARLESS. (38:42) Building your fear practice. Live practical methods to make friends with your fear. (41:53) PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder redefined as PTRD: Post-Traumatic Repression Disorder. (55:40) 5 Primary Emotions (1:03:45) Have an intimate relationship with fear. Steps you can take NOW to deal with fear. (1:06:34) Masculinity to femininity. How her parents have shaped her. (1:17:20) Be willing to feel your fear and emotions. What has been the reaction to her book from men and women? (1:21:35) What is my relationship with myself TODAY? How to understand your false-self persona. (1:24:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned: Repression: Finding Our Way in the Maze of Concepts Emotions and Depression | Psychology Today Qualitative Analysis of Emotions: Fear and Thrill FDA designates MDMA as "breakthrough therapy" for PTSD MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Hyper focus Is Not Just for Extreme Sports Addicts. Here's How to Increase Your Concentration Every Day How To Hack Into Your Flow State And Quintuple Your Productivity Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Kristen Ulmer (@kristen.ulmer) Instagram Kristen Ulmer - Facebook The Art of Fear: Why Conquering Fear Won't Work and What to Do Instead – Book by Kristen Ulmer Tom Cruise (@tomcruise) Instagram Bill Gates (@thisisbillgates) Instagram Joey Chestnut (@joey.chestnut) Instagram Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS HIIT, an expertly programmed and phased High Intensity Interval Training program designed to maximize fat burn and improve conditioning. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes: 1. One FREE month’s membership 2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!) 3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don’t, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)