Punch Fear in the Face

Shanon
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Biweekly

We are all having a Human Experience. Fear is part of the human experience. I have no plan. I have no script. I just have the desire to share my thoughts on fear, on our human experience on planet earth, and on how we can grow to learn that there is nothing to fear when you step into faith. Faith that we truly are the architects and screenwriters of our own life. Punch Fear in the Face and make this Human Experience a fulfilling one.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    7. Punching Fear Out of Necessity

    In this episode, Shanon sits down with Hillary Richard McCabe for an honest conversation about fear, survival, resilience, and the ways adversity can shape a person’s life. Hillary shares her extraordinary story, from a difficult and unstable childhood to becoming a highly successful litigator, founding an all-women law firm, and ultimately retiring early to live life on her own terms. Together, they explore how fear can either paralyze us or propel us forward, how necessity can create strength, and why taking the next indicated action is often the only way through. This episode is a powerful reminder that fear may always be there, but it does not have to define the outcome of your life. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Hillary’s incredible story of surviving a traumatic childhood and learning to rely on herself at a young age • Why necessity and adversity can sometimes create fearlessness • The role compassion played in how Hillary viewed her mother and her past • How both of Hillary’s parents made her believe she could do or be anything • The surprising path that took her from dropping out of high school to Harvard Law • How fear showed up in Hillary’s career, including imposter syndrome and work anxiety • Why overpreparing became the way she coped with fear in high-stakes litigation • A conversation about how fear can motivate success, even when it comes from an unhealthy place • Shanon’s reflections on limited beliefs, comparison, and how fear can block people from dreaming bigger • Why doing the next indicated action is often the best way to move through fear and find clarity Connect with Shanon: https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lavidafinca/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFincaLoca/

    18 min

  2. May 19

    6. Waiting for Inspiration or Blowing it Off?

    In this solo episode, Shanon reflects on inspiration, motivation, procrastination, and the divine timing that seems to shape so much of life. She shares her personal experience of waiting for inspiration to strike rather than forcing herself into action, and why she’s learned to trust that when something is meant to happen, it will. With humor, honesty, and her signature perspective, Shanon explores the connection between movement and motivation, why action can quiet anxiety, and how listening to your body may be more important than pushing through guilt or shame. This episode is a reminder that there may be a season for everything, and that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is trust the timing of your own life. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why Shanon believes inspiration cannot always be forced, and why waiting can sometimes serve you • How movement and action often create the shift needed for motivation to appear • The idea that “God meets you in motion” and why action can help squash anxiety • Shanon’s thoughts on procrastination, divine timing, and how delays can sometimes work in your favor • What the word inspiration means to her and how she connects it to being “in spirit” • Why trusting your body and your gut can help guide you when you feel stuck • The wisdom behind the phrase “there’s a season for everything” • How guilt and shame can interfere with flow, and why self-trust matters • What to do when you feel uninspired, including taking the next indicated action • A gentle reminder that everything will get done when it’s meant to get done Connect with Shanon: https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lavidafinca/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFincaLoca/ #Inspiration #Motivation #DivineTiming #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingAnxiety #MindsetShift #SelfTrust #FearlessLiving #PunchFearInTheFace #SpiritualGrowth

    12 min

  3. May 5

    5. Daydreaming

    In this episode, Shanon sits down with her dear friend Rudy for a conversation about daydreaming, imagination, creativity, and the role active imagination plays in shaping the life we want. Together, they explore how ideas are born, where inspiration comes from, and why creativity is not something to dismiss, but something to honor. From childhood imagination to artistic expression, this episode is a reminder that daydreaming is not a waste of time. It can be the doorway to vision, healing, and even manifestation. Shanon and Rudy also reflect on intuition, transcendental meditation, the unified field, and why creating something from the soul is one of the most powerful things we can do. In this episode, you’ll hear: - Why Shanon says action creates clarity and why “God meets you in motion” - A conversation about the importance of daydreaming and active imagination - How Rudy’s journey as an artist began in childhood and what first inspired him to create - Why art has always been a universal language across human history- Shanon’s perspective on manifestation and how ideas move from vision into action - Rudy’s thoughts on transcendental meditation, quieting the mind, and accessing the “unified field” - Why daydreaming can be a powerful creative and emotional experience - A reflection on how imagination, creativity, and self-expression help us live more authentically - Why Shanon believes we are here to create, not destroy - A reminder to keep visualizing, keep dreaming, and keep punching fear in the face Connect with Shanon: https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lavidafinca/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFincaLoca/

    24 min

  4. Apr 21

    4. Coming Out of the Woo Woo Closet

    In this episode, Shanon shares a deeply personal story about her lifelong connection to energy, intuition, and the unseen. From childhood experiences with spirit guides to communicating with those who have crossed over, she opens up about what she believes, why she believes it, and how it’s shaped her relationship with fear—especially the fear of death. This isn’t about convincing you of anything. It’s about sharing a perspective that has brought her peace, clarity, and a sense of fearlessness. If you’ve ever been curious about intuition, energy, or what happens beyond this life… this conversation will make you think. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Shanon’s childhood experiences with energy and spirit shaped her beliefsWhy she believes fear—especially fear of death—loses its power through faithThe concept of living in a world of duality (light and dark) and how to protect your energyWhat it means to be empathic—and how to stop carrying energy that isn’t yoursHer experiences with spirit guides, intuitive “downloads,” and communicating with those who have crossed overWhy developing intuition is like building a muscle anyone can strengthenA powerful perspective on grief, connection, and why your loved ones are still with youThe message she received after her father passed—and how it changed how she sees lifeWhy we may be taking life too seriously—and how fear shapes the story we’re livingHow gratitude and love shift your energy and leave no room for fear Connect with Shanon: https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lavidafinca/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFincaLoca/

    20 min

  5. Apr 7

    3. Next Indicated Action

    This episode is a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really looks like to move forward in life—not with a perfect plan, but by taking the next indicated step. Shanon shares her personal story of growing up angry, navigating environments where she had to figure things out the hard way, and how that fire pushed her to take risks, make mistakes, and ultimately learn.  From uncomfortable moments to hard-earned lessons, she brings it back to a powerful truth: clarity doesn’t come from overthinking, it comes from action. This episode invites you to slow down, trust yourself, and step into flow, even when life feels messy or uncertain. In this episode, we cover: What “the next indicated action” really means and how to recognize itHow anger, fear, and life experiences can shape your drive and decisionsWhy taking risks (even when they don’t go perfectly) leads to growth and clarityThe difference between overplanning vs. living in flowHow to reset your energy in the middle of a busy, overwhelming dayLetting go of perfectionism and self-judgmentSimple ways to reconnect—through stillness, prayer, or presenceWhy action reduces anxiety and builds confidenceA preview of next week’s topic: the power of daydreaming and manifestation Connect with Shanon: https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lavidafinca/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFincaLoca/

    19 min

  6. Mar 24

    2. It’s Not Getting What You Want, It’s Knowing What You Want

    In this episode of Punch Fear in the Face, I’m joined by my friend Tracy Denise for a real, unfiltered conversation about fear, identity, and what it actually means to know what you want. We go beyond surface-level manifestation talk and get into the truth—how fear, conditioning, and life roles can disconnect you from your authentic self. Through laughter, personal stories, and some hard truths, we explore how stepping into your identity, releasing people-pleasing, and choosing gratitude can shift everything. This episode is about coming back to yourself… and having the courage to live from that place. Highlights: Why fear blocks you from knowing what you truly wantThe difference between wanting something and being itHow identity shapes your reality and your resultsThe hidden impact of conditioning, roles, and societal expectationsLetting go of people-pleasing, guilt, and outdated beliefsWhy gratitude is one of the highest energetic states you can embodyThe truth about manifestation—and why it works for everyoneHow authenticity creates freedom (and better relationships)“Just be yourself and the world will adjust”Why action is the key to clarity and dissolving anxietyA preview of the next episode: Taking the Next Indicated Action Connect with Shanon: https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lavidafinca/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFincaLoca/

    23 min

  7. Mar 11

    1. Punch Fear in the Face

    In this opening episode of Punch Fear in the Face, Shanon Drayton shares the personal story behind her fearless approach to life—and why fear may be the biggest thing standing between us and the life we actually want.  Reflecting on growing up as a Gen Xer with a complicated family dynamic, Shanon explains how anger and rebellion initially fueled her courage to take risks and challenge limits. But now, she’s learning how to transform that scrappy fearlessness into something healthier, one rooted in love, intention, and conscious choice.  From questioning the constant fear cycle created by media to understanding how our thoughts shape our emotions and behaviors, Shanon invites listeners to examine where fear may be running the show in their own lives. Her message is simple but powerful: when we shift our focus away from fear and toward what truly lights us up, we open the door to greater freedom, creativity, and possibility. Connect with Shanon: https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lavidafinca/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFincaLoca/

    19 min

  8. Mar 10

    Welcome to Punch Fear in the Face

    In this welcome episode of Punch Fear in the Face, Shanon Drayton pulls back the curtain and introduces herself the only way she knows how—honestly, unscripted, and a little bit all over the place. A self-proclaimed Valley girl with a Tesla, a Storm Trooper t-shirt, and a 38 revolver under the seat (because humans are complicated like that), Shanon shares the heart behind the podcast: exploring the messy, fascinating human experience and the many ways we face fear. Through personal stories, humor, and stream-of-consciousness reflection, she opens up about where her own fearlessness came from, why fear holds so many of us back, and what might happen if we stopped letting it run the show. This episode also honors a dear friend who helped shape Shanon’s fearless spirit and sets the stage for the conversations ahead—about courage, intuition, meaning, action, and the bold decision to keep punching fear in the face. https://www.lafincalocaranch.com/

    9 min
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We are all having a Human Experience. Fear is part of the human experience. I have no plan. I have no script. I just have the desire to share my thoughts on fear, on our human experience on planet earth, and on how we can grow to learn that there is nothing to fear when you step into faith. Faith that we truly are the architects and screenwriters of our own life. Punch Fear in the Face and make this Human Experience a fulfilling one.

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