I Dare You Podcast

Darrin Johnson
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Welcome to the I Dare You Podcast, a candid conversation with today's top entrepreneurs and business leaders about leading with more joy and purpose and living a meaningful life. This podcast is all about helping you break through and get after the life you desire. You'll be encouraged to live just outside your comfort zone and take the courageous next steps to become the person - and leader - you were meant to be. Leadership is an adventure, and the I Dare You Podcast will give you the inspiration and tools to equip you to lead like never before. Darrin Johnson is a business leader and communicator with three decades of leadership experience. You can connect with him on Instagram @darrinjohnson1 and through email at darrinjohnson@mac.com For additional information, visit www.IDareYoupod.com.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 241: The Longevity Lie: Why Healthspan & Bio-Optimization Aren’t Enough with Darrin Johnson

    Stop living your life on a dimmer switch. In this episode of I Dare You, I’m calling out the trap that catches so many of us in midlife: having a full calendar, but feeling completely flat inside.  While the wellness world obsesses over lifespan (how long you live) and healthspan (how long your body works), I share why the missing metric we’re all starving for is SOULSPAN—the years you refuse to disappear. You didn’t come this far to become the CEO of Maintenance. In this episode, we get into:   The Dimmer Switch Trap: Why midlife numbness is a slow dial-down, not a blown fuse The Waiting Room Syndrome: Breaking the lie of waiting for life to "slow down" The 4 Markers of Soulspan: Vitality, Courage, Belonging, and Anticipation The 12-Word Text: The exact zero-friction script to revive a drifting friendship today The 30-Second Calendar Dare: Putting proof of aliveness back on your schedule   And as a special gift for I Dare You listeners, get access to the  FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit to help you put the principles in the episode into practice. Go to idareyoupod.com to grab your FREE toolkit. No catch.  Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod

    Episode 241: The Longevity Lie: Why Healthspan & Bio-Optimization Aren’t Enough with Darrin Johnson

  2. Aug 25

    Episode 240: Why 97% of Feedback Fails (And How Superteams Actually Work) with Dr. Ron Friedman

    Stop letting broken workplace rules hijack your day. In this episode of I Dare You, I’m joined by award-winning psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Ron Friedman to tear down the myths keeping you and your team stuck in survival mode.  Backed by the largest study of high-performing teams ever conducted in his new bestselling book, Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams, Dr. Friedman breaks down the exact, research-backed moves you need right now to take back control of your time, build fierce peer accountability, and unlock your real potential. In this episode, we get into:   The Anatomy of a Superteam The Toxic Meeting Trap (and Attention Residue) The Uncomfortable Question Every Real Leader Asks Why 97% of Traditional Feedback Fails The Secret Cognitive Power of Movement Ron’s Simple, High-Impact I Dare You Experiment Challenge   About Dr. Ron Friedman:Ron Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist, founder of Superteams, Inc., and bestselling author of The Best Place to Work, Decoding Greatness, and Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams. An expert on human motivation and peak performance, Dr. Friedman has served on the faculties of the University of Rochester, Nazareth College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He contributes regularly to Harvard Business Review—where his article “How to Build a Superteam That Keeps Getting Better” was a recent cover story—and his work has also been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Ron Friedman & Get the Book: Website: ronfriedmanphd.com Workshops & Keynotes: superteamsinc.com Book: Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams (includes free masterclass and discussion guide) Follow Ron: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube (@ronfriedmanphd) | X (@ronfriedman)

    Episode 240: Why 97% of Feedback Fails (And How Superteams Actually Work) with Dr. Ron Friedman

  3. Aug 18

    Episode 239: Why You Keep Shrinking To Belong with Darrin Johnson

    Why growth feels lonely — and why you can’t keep shrinking to belong. What if the people closest to you love you deeply… but still struggle when you start to change? In this episode of I Dare You, Darrin Johnson explores one of the most uncomfortable truths about growth: becoming a better version of yourself can disrupt the relationships, routines, and rooms that were built around the old you. Whether you’re stepping into a new school year, building a business, changing your habits, chasing a bigger goal, or simply realizing you don’t fit where you used to, this episode will help you understand why growth can feel lonely — and why that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Darrin breaks down the “thermostat” effect in relationships, the fear of outgrowing your circle, and the belonging gap that often shows up between who you were and who you’re becoming. If you’ve ever downplayed your dreams, hidden your wins, or felt guilty for wanting more, this episode is your reminder: You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to change. And you are allowed to stop shrinking so other people can stay comfortable. This week’s dare will challenge you to share one win at full volume — and pay attention to who opens the windows. And as a special gift for I Dare You listeners, get access to the  FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit, beautifully designed by Dani Saveker, to help you put the principles in the episode into practice. Go to idareyoupod.com to grab your FREE toolkit. No catch.  Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod

    Episode 239: Why You Keep Shrinking To Belong with Darrin Johnson

  4. Aug 11

    Episode 238: Stop Trying to Be Interesting — Be Interested Instead with Darrin Johnson

    What if the secret to being unforgettable isn’t being more impressive — but making other people feel more seen? In this episode of I Dare You, I’m sharing a simple, practical framework I call The Connection Code — five habits that will help you build stronger connection in every conversation: at home, at work, with your team, with your friends, and even with people you just met. Because connection is not charisma. It’s a skill. And you can practice it in the very next conversation you have. In this episode, I’ll show you how to ask better questions, listen with full attention, follow up in a way that builds trust, and use small moments to make people feel seen, valued, and remembered. You’ll learn: Why every conversation is an opportunity to build trust How to stop trying to be interesting and start becoming more interested The simple “second question” that opens the door to deeper connection Why full attention is one of the clearest ways to communicate value How better questions move conversations from facts to feelings to meaning The 10-second habit I use to help people feel remembered Why using someone’s name is one of the simplest ways to make them feel seen A 7-day challenge to practice connection in real life If you’ve been craving deeper connection — at home, at work, with your team, or with the people you love — hit play. I’m going to show you how small shifts in the way you listen, ask, remember, and respond can change the way people experience you. And as a special gift for I Dare You listeners, get access to the  FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit, beautifully designed by Dani Saveker, to help you put the principles in the episode into practice. Go to idareyoupod.com to grab your FREE toolkit. No catch.  Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod

    Episode 238: Stop Trying to Be Interesting — Be Interested Instead with Darrin Johnson

  5. Aug 4

    Episode 237: Do the Hard Thing Now & Make Life Easier Later with Darrin Johnson

    In this solo episode of I Dare You, I’m breaking down one of the most powerful paradoxes for building the life you say you want: The disciplined life is an easier life. And the right sacrifices create more freedom. This episode is not about suffering for the sake of suffering. It’s about choosing what matters most over what feels good right now. If you feel like you’re working hard but not moving forward — or you keep telling yourself, “I’ll start when life slows down” — this episode is for you. Because life isn’t slowing down. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the three powerful forces that pull you off track: comfort, ego, and cravings. You’ll learn how to stop negotiating with yourself, do the hard thing early, protect your time and attention, and build momentum through small disciplined actions that compound over time. This is a practical, energizing episode designed to help you stop waiting, stop delaying, and start living with more discipline, confidence, joy, and purpose. And as a special gift for I Dare You listeners, get access to the FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit, beautifully designed by Dani Saveker, to help you put the principles in the episode into practice. Go to idareyoupod.com to grab your FREE toolkit. No catch. Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod

    Episode 237: Do the Hard Thing Now & Make Life Easier Later with Darrin Johnson

  6. Jul 28

    Episode 236: If You’re Starting Over, Listen to This with Hannah Johnson

    What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this deeply personal episode of I Dare You, I sit down with my daughter, Hannah Johnson — the first-ever third-time guest on the podcast — for an honest conversation about starting over after painful change. Recorded outside on the shore of a Minnesota lake during a family vacation, this unscripted conversation explores divorce, grief, relocation, career change, comparison, financial independence, faith, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life on your terms. Hannah’s previous episodes are among the most listened-to conversations we’ve released, but this one is different. It’s raw, real, and full of hard-earned wisdom for anyone navigating a reset they didn’t ask for. If you’re walking through change — or know someone who is — this episode is a reminder that your story is not over, and starting over may be one of the bravest things you ever do. Plus, I Dare You listeners get free access to the Atomic Habits-inspired Toolkit, created to help you reset, refocus, and build habits that move you toward the life you actually want. Get your free Atomic Habits Toolkit at idareyoupod.com. Connect with Hannah: Instagram: @hannahrenaejohnson Instagram: @bakingwithhannahrenae

    Episode 236: If You’re Starting Over, Listen to This with Hannah Johnson

  7. Jul 21

    Episode 235: Stop Saving Your Best Life for Retirement with DJ diDonna

    If you’ve been running hard, holding everything together, and quietly wondering, Is this really the life I want? — this episode is for you. Today, I sit down with DJ DiDonna, Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer, founder of The Sabbatical Project, and author of Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One. DJ has spent more than a decade studying what happens when people step away from work — not to escape their lives, but to finally pay attention to them. And what he has found will change the way you think about burnout, ambition, productivity, and your calendar. This conversation is about the power of a real reset: why vacations often aren’t enough, why high achievers wait too long to pause, and how extended time away can help you reconnect with your identity, purpose, relationships, and direction. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why burnout is not a personal failure — it’s a signal The difference between a vacation and a real sabbatical How time away can reset your identity, purpose, and priorities Why your biggest breakthroughs rarely happen when you’re grinding harder How to make extended time off feel practical, not impossible This episode is your permission slip to stop treating exhaustion like a badge of honor. Hit play — and learn why stepping away may be the most strategic move you ever make. Plus, I Dare You listeners get free access to the Atomic Habits-inspired Toolkit, created to help you reset, refocus, and build habits that move you toward the life you actually want. Get your free Atomic Habits Toolkit at idareyoupod.com. Follow DJ: https://djdidonna.com/ www.thesabbaticalproject.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djdidonna/

    Episode 235: Stop Saving Your Best Life for Retirement with DJ diDonna

  8. Jul 14

    Episode 234: The ADHD Expert’s Guide to Procrastination, Focus, and Finally Getting Things Done with Dr. Russell Ramsay

    What if the reason you’re not following through has nothing to do with being lazy? What if you’re not broken, unmotivated, or undisciplined? What if you just need a better way to get yourself started? In this must-listen episode of I Dare You, I sit down with Dr. Russell Ramsay, one of the world’s leading experts on adult ADHD. Dr. Ramsay is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD, an internationally recognized speaker, a CHADD Hall of Fame inductee, and the author of six books — including his brand-new book, Once I Get Started: The Adult ADHD Program for Turning Your Intentions Into Actions. And this conversation is not just for people with ADHD. It’s for you if you’ve ever said, “I know what I need to do… so why am I not doing it?” Dr. Ramsay breaks down why procrastination is not always a willpower problem, why ADHD is so misunderstood, and why the gap between your intentions and your actions can be changed with small, practical strategies. This episode will help you understand your brain, stop beating yourself up, and take the next small step from stuck to started. Plus — this is a big deal — I Dare You listeners get FREE access to the Atomic Habits-inspired Toolkit, created to help you reset, refocus, and build the habits that move you toward the life you actually want. Get your FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit at idareyoupod.com. Listen now. Take the smallest next step. I dare you. Follow Dr. Russell Ramsay: www.cbt4adhd.com Instagram: @cbt4adhd

    Episode 234: The ADHD Expert’s Guide to Procrastination, Focus, and Finally Getting Things Done with Dr. Russell Ramsay
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Welcome to the I Dare You Podcast, a candid conversation with today's top entrepreneurs and business leaders about leading with more joy and purpose and living a meaningful life. This podcast is all about helping you break through and get after the life you desire. You'll be encouraged to live just outside your comfort zone and take the courageous next steps to become the person - and leader - you were meant to be. Leadership is an adventure, and the I Dare You Podcast will give you the inspiration and tools to equip you to lead like never before. Darrin Johnson is a business leader and communicator with three decades of leadership experience. You can connect with him on Instagram @darrinjohnson1 and through email at darrinjohnson@mac.com For additional information, visit www.IDareYoupod.com.

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  • Creator
    Darrin Johnson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    241
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    I Dare You Podcast

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