University of Adversity Lance W Essihos

**Special Episode from The NextDay Nomad Podcast***
Hola Amigos, in today’s episode of The NextDay Nomad Podcast, I interview Lance Essihos, the host of the "University of Adversity" podcast. Lance is a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and author who has turned his life experiences into a powerful message of resilience and growth. His journey from personal struggles to becoming a beacon of hope for many is both inspiring and educational.
Lance Essihos shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity and how he transformed his challenges into opportunities for growth. He discusses the importance of mindset, the role of adversity in personal development, and how to leverage difficult experiences to build a successful and fulfilling life. Lance also delves into his transition from a traditional career to becoming a digital nomad, offering valuable insights and practical advice for those looking to embark on a similar path.
Key Topics Discussed1. Lance's Background and Journey
Early life challenges and how they shaped his perspective.Key turning points that led to his personal transformation.
2. The Role of Adversity in Personal Growth
How to embrace and learn from difficult experiences.Strategies for developing a resilient mindset.
3. Becoming a Digital Nomad
Lance's transition from a traditional career to a location-independent lifestyle.Tips for maintaining productivity and balance while traveling.
4. Building the "University of Adversity" Podcast
The inspiration behind the podcast and its mission.Key lessons learned from interviewing diverse and influential guests.
5. Practical Advice for Aspiring Digital Nomads
Steps to take when transitioning to a nomadic lifestyle.Importance of community and networking for digital nomads.
If this podcast resonates with you, if you're stuck in the rat race, tired of your current situation, or wishing you could work remotely, connect with me on social media. Get sneak peeks at new guests, and travel tips, and discover powerful mindset shifts to fuel your nomadic adventure.
Message me on social media - CODEWORD: #ADVERSITY
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Podcast Instagram - @TheNextDayNomad
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Connect with Lance on Instagram: @lance.essihos
Lance's book - Mastering Adversity: Unlock the Warrior Within
Mastering Adversity: Unlock the Warrior Within

Episode Highlights:
- Self-awareness and personal growth are pivotal for navigating life's challenges effectively.
- Lance Essihos, a proponent of this transformative journey, emphasizes the crucial role of releasing negative emotions and adopting a resilient mindset.
- Essihos illustrates this perspective by comparing harboring resentment to "drinking poison and expecting the other person to die," highlighting how such emotions impede personal growth.
- He encourages viewing relationships as platforms for personal development rather than succumbing to a victim mentality.
- Through reflecting on past experiences and learning from them, Essihos argues individuals can transform adversities into opportunities for success.
- Essihos reinforces this belief through his coaching sessions that integrate breathwork to aid healing and envisioning a positive future.
Key Takeaways:
- Letting go of negativity is essential for unlocking your true potential.
- Adopting a resilient, solutions-oriented mindset can help you navigate life's challenges.
- Viewing relationships as opportunities for growth, rather than sources of resentment, fosters personal development.
- Reflecting on past experiences and learning from them enables you to turn adversities into successes.
- Incorporating practices like breathwork can support the healing and envisioning process.
Connect with Lance:
DM Lance on Instagram if you want to apply for 1 on 1 Breathwork or Coaching.
* Grab a copy Mastering Adversity Book: https://a.co/d/c8HXL6j *
* Tired of being the best kept secret? Do you have a powerful mission? Then you need to be getting booked on podcasts:
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- Instagram: www.instagram.com/lance.essihos/ 
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos 
- Website: lanceessihos.com 
- Email: lance@lancewessihos.com

Episode Summary
In this episode, I share my perspectives on how immersing in different cultures and stepping out of one's comfort zone can foster invaluable life lessons and personal growth. I explore my own experiences, such as participating in the Temezcal ceremony and reconnecting with my creative passions upon returning back to Canada, to highlight the importance of trusting the unknown, adapting to new situations, and continuously seeking out new experiences to cultivate resilience and self-discovery.
1. Growth Through Cultural Exploration and Resilience (00:04:15)
- Traveling abroad as a profound journey into personal growth, resilience, and adaptability
- Importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and immersing in different cultures

2. Embracing Challenges Through Global Exploration (00:06:20)
- Experiences that have fostered invaluable life lessons for me
- Developing the skills of trusting the unknown and adapting to new situations

3. Temezcal Ceremony: A Transformative Sweat Lodge Journey (00:12:23)
- Participating in intense spiritual practices like the Temezcal ceremony
- Insights I've gained from embracing the unknown and unfamiliar

4. Rediscovering Creativity (00:16:40)
- Reconnecting with my creative passions upon returning to a familiar environment
- The value of balance between exploration and finding comfort

5. Embracing Personal Growth Through Daily Effort (00:19:42)
- My continuous pursuit of new experiences to foster growth and self-improvement
- Importance of resilience and adaptability in thriving beyond comfort zones

Connect with Lance:
* Grab a copy Mastering Adversity Book: https://a.co/d/c8HXL6j *
* Tired of being the best kept secret? Do you have a powerful mission? Then you need to be getting booked on podcasts:
Book a call with the Mic-Up Media Team today and take advantage of our special promotion: https://lanceessihos.com/micup/
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/lance.essihos/ 
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos 
- Website: lanceessihos.com 
- Email: lance@lancewessihos.com

Tara Portelli is a former paramedic who has transitioned her focus to mental health and psychedelics. Drawing from her background in emergency services and experiences with medicinal mushrooms, Portelli is on a mission to support first responders and others in high-stress professions through proactive mental health strategies.
In this episode, Tara Portelli shares her personal journey from the high-pressure world of emergency services to her current work in mental health and psychedelic advocacy. She candidly discusses the immense emotional toll that first responders often face, and the need for effective coping mechanisms to process trauma and difficult experiences.
Portelli emphasizes the transformative power of practices like meditation, breathwork, and even psilocybin-assisted therapy. She recounts a life-changing psychedelic journey in Tulum, Mexico, and the profound insights it provided for her own healing and personal growth.
With a unique blend of emergency services expertise and mental health advocacy, Portelli aims to destigmatize psychedelics and highlight their therapeutic potential. She also explores the benefits of plant-based microdosing and the use of hypnosis for subconscious neural reprogramming.
Ultimately, Portelli's story underscores the importance of proactive, holistic approaches to mental health - particularly for those in high-stress professions. Her mission is to empower first responders and others to harness the transformative power of psychedelics and alternative healing modalities.
Time Stamps:
(00:07:01) Emotional Toll on First Responders in Emergency Services
(00:12:04) Impact of Traumatic Events on First Responders' Mental Health
(00:19:10) Mental Health Support in Emergency Services
(00:23:20) Resilience through Mindfulness Practice in High-Stress Environments
(00:30:37) Psilocybin's Transformational Empowerment and Trust Journey
(00:45:10) Transformative Potential: Overcoming Psychedelic Stigma
(00:54:27) Plant-Based Microdosing for Mental Health Benefits
(00:59:31) Harnessing Internal Power for Healing Transformation
(01:01:39) Harnessing Hypnosis for Subconscious Neural Reprogramming
Connect with Tara:
- Website: www.taraportelli.com
- Retreat Website www.arcadiahealing.ca
- Grab Tara's book: NUDE: Saying a Beautiful Goodbye to Who You Thought You Were and Stepping into Who You Truly Are.
https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/843926-nude
https://www.amazon.ca/NUDE-Beautiful-Goodbye-stepping-empowerment/dp/B0BNLNMSZS
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudemushroom/
Connect with Lance:
* Grab a copy Mastering Adversity Book: https://a.co/d/c8HXL6j *
* Tired of being the best kept secret? Do you have a powerful mission? Then you need to be getting booked on podcasts:
Book a call with the Mic-Up Media Team today and take advantage of our special promotion: https://lanceessihos.com/micup/
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Identity transformation, a fascinating concept that pertains to the process of consciously reshaping one's personal beliefs, habits, and environment for self-development, plays a pivotal role in personal growth. Lance Essihos, an advocate of this intriguing concept, suggests that our identity is sculpted by our everyday habits, actions, and past experiences. With an unwavering belief in the potential for personal metamorphosis, Essihos emphasizes the capacity to alter one's identity by cultivating new habits and taking distinct actions. He underlines the importance of crafting a lucid vision of the individual you aspire to be, aligning your actions with this vision to revolutionize your identity. According to Essihos, confronting discomfort and stretching beyond one's comfort zone are crucial steps in creating a fresh identity, as adherence to old habits can result in stagnation. Ultimately, he inspires individuals to observe and emulate those they admire as an effective strategy to evolve into the person they wish to be.
Time Stamps:
(00:03:26) Habitual Shift: Crafting a New Identity
(00:06:55) Embracing Personal Transformation: Shedding Past Identities
(00:08:53) Embracing Discomfort for Personal Transformation
(00:13:57) "Daily Action Steps for Personal Growth"
Connect with Lance:
* Grab a copy Mastering Adversity Book: https://a.co/d/c8HXL6j *
Tired of being the best kept secret? Do you have a powerful mission? Then you need to be getting booked on podcasts:
Book a call with the Mic-Up Media Team today and take advantage of our special promotion: https://lanceessihos.com/micup/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lance.essihos/ 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos 
Website: lanceessihos.com 
Email: lance@lancewessihos.com

In the digital age, the concept of a social media detox is growing in popularity as a way to combat the negative effects of constant online presence. Lance Essihos, a firm advocate for this concept, believes that excessive use of social media can lead to a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and feelings of inadequacy. From his perspective, taking regular breaks from social media is essential for mental health and overall well-being, as it allows individuals to reconnect with themselves, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. This perspective is shaped by Essihos' emphasis on the importance of self-care and mental wellness in our digitally dominated world.
Connect with Lance:
* Grab a copy Mastering Adversity Book: https://a.co/d/c8HXL6j *
Tired of being the best kept secret? Do you have a powerful mission? Then you need to be getting booked on podcasts:
Book a call with the Mic-Up Media Team today and take advantage of our special promotion: https://lanceessihos.com/micup/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lance.essihos/ 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos 
Website: lanceessihos.com 
Email: lance@lancewessihos.com