Are You Letting Fear Control You? | Kristen Ulmer

What if fear isn’t the enemy?

Jon and Will sit down with Kristen Ulmer, former world-class extreme skier and author of The Art of Fear, to rethink everything we believe about fear, anxiety, and performance. Kristen shares how embracing fear—not conquering or ignoring it—can unlock personal growth, peak performance, and even joy. From her experiences dominating the slopes for 12 years to her groundbreaking insights on mindset, she offers practical strategies to turn fear into a powerful ally.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

03:30 - Understanding Our Relationship with Fear

12:35 - Connecting with Fear for Better Performance

20:24 - Mathematics of Fear and Intimacy: Understanding Suffering and Flow

28:18 - Understanding Resistance in Managing Fear and Anxiety

32:19 - Navigating Emotional Intelligence: Levels of Feeling and Fear

38:24 - Confronting Fear: The Cycle of Control and Resistance

41:08 - Emotional Awareness and Resilience

44:37 - Navigating Anger and Emotional Expression

46:28 - Understanding and Reframing Children's Fear

51:11 - Embracing Fear: A Love Affair with Risk

53:23 - Navigating Fear and Growth in Skiing

56:26 - Expanding Your Comfort Zone

01:01:32 - Visualization and Overcoming Fear

01:05:14 - Exploring Mindfulness

01:11:24 - Insights on Meditation and Emotional Health