Episode 335

How One Man Defeated His Urge To Flee And Now Changing Lives with Steven Leapley

Published on: 3rd September, 2024

Ever had that urge to flee, to disappear from everyone and everything you know, leaving all the chaos and turmoil behind? Steven Leapley felt that same way; he had his backpack ready to go and close at hand. He trusted two guys to be there when the urge became overwhelming and walked him back from the edge. Learn how Steven overcame his struggles, built healthy relationships and find out the tools he used to walk through his darkest moments.

Steven Leapley, a ghostwriter, retired Navy corpsman and dad to eight children, shares his personal journey and insights on overcoming challenges like apathy and avoidance. He shares about the five A's that cause the most significant challenges for men – addiction, abuse, apathy, avoidance, and atrophy – drawing from his own experiences and emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, accountability and seeking guidance from trusted men in your life.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Overcome apathy and avoidance by unlocking your inner drive and finding purpose.
  • Master effective conflict resolution strategies to strengthen your relationships and find harmony.
  • Discover the mental health benefits and emotional growth through the practice of journaling.
  • Embrace faith as a powerful tool to overcome personal challenges and find inner strength.
  • Explore the importance of community and mentorship for personal growth and fulfillment.


The key moments in this episode are:

00:08:01 - The Five A's (Addiction, Abuse, Apathy, Avoidance & Atrophy)

00:16:28 - Taking Accountability for Our Thoughts, Words, and Actions

00:19:58 - The Link Between Addiction, Abuse, and Apathy

00:22:15 - The Dangers of Apathy and Atrophy

00:27:50 - Overcoming Apathy and Avoidance

00:36:29 - Differentiating Ideal vs. Perfect

00:39:33 - Embracing Realistic Expectations


Connect with Steven Leapley

Website

www.leapleyenterprises.com


LInkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleapley

 

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/steven_leapley_official/


Facebook

www.facebook.com/stevenleapley

 

Connect with Mike Forrester

Podcast Website

https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com

 

Coaching Website

https://www.hicoachmike.com/

 

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/

 

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike

 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike

 

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike

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Living Fearless Today
Helping men live fully alive, boldly and courageously
Do you feel overwhelmed when making decisions? Struggle to take action in your personal life or career? Think you're alone in these situations? You're not! In fact, you're in good company. 
 
I'm Mike Forrester, host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. Join me as I interview other men who triumphed over their own adversities, learn how they did it and where they are today. So that whatever you're facing, know others fought the same battle and have conquered those challenges. They are now encouraging you and me to live our life boldly and courageously alongside them.
 
Let's disprove the lie that we're the only one who's going through this situation, that no one knows what it's like. You're not alone in the struggle you're working through. As men, we have more in common in our journey than you might want to believe.
 
Join me here each Tuesday for the interview and then again on Friday as I spotlight the lessons learned. How we can apply them to become the confident and courageous man we're wanting to be - for ourselves, our wife and our children.
 
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Mike Forrester

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach, founder of the Living Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. His insights, methods and stories of overcoming childhood trauma, dyslexia and loss of loved ones have been featured on various podcasts, including Hanging Onto Hope, Extreme Health, Own Your Life Own Your Career and Think Unbroken.