Fight For Brilliance with Justin Keller

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By: Justin Keller

Hosted by Justin Keller, you'll hear stories and insights on what it looks like to fight for brilliance in every area of life every other Wednesday.

Not Therapy with My Therapist: Overcoming the Pressure of Constant Achievement with Mindful Ambition
#145
09/28/2023

Is enough ever enough when it comes to your personal growth? Do you always need to be going at full speed towards big goals and ambitions? Prepare to challenge your preconceptions about self-help, ambition, and what it truly means to thrive in today's fast-paced world. In this episode, we discuss the potential pitfalls in the pursuit of bettering yourself and going after big goals and what you can do to protect your mental health as you fight to become the best version of yourself possible. We share personal struggles with this and give you a practical tool to help...


Not Therapy with My Therapist: Understanding Communication Challenges in Relationships
#144
08/31/2023

Communication is critical in relationships, at work, with our kids, spouses, or friends. But let's face it, it can be a challenging journey. In this segment of "Not Therapy with My Therapist," we explore the nuances of communication obstacles. Join us as we dissect the complexities that make communication so demanding. Together, we'll uncover valuable insights to enhance your interpersonal connections and provide insights to help you improve your communication with others.

You can submit questions for Jessica by going to fightforbrilliance.com/ask 

Jessica is a LMFT-S and Co-Founder of The Flourishing Way in H...


Living With The End In Mind And Shedding Excuses
#143
08/09/2023

In this episode, Brady Wix shares his journey from weighing 340 lbs., living with little purpose and direction to becoming an ultra runner and Sergeant in the United States Army. We discuss the importance of limiting your options, simplifying your decision-making, taking responsibility for your life, why challenges are critical, learning to let go of control, and living with the end in mind. 

Brady Wix serves in the U.S. Army, he is an Ultra Marathon Runner, and is he is constantly seeking out the next challenge for his life. You can follow him on Twitter and on I...


Not Therapy with My Therapist: How Family Validation and Your Past Impacts Mental Health
#142
07/19/2023

In this episode of Not Therapy with My Therapist, Jessica Pass Haskell and Justin Keller discuss the importance of family validation and how to navigate making decisions that your family won't agree with. They also explore the potential of gene editing to improve mental health. You’ll learn about the misconception that exists when it comes to connecting with others, what trauma is, the conflict of family identity, the power of remembering your past, and how to change your relationship with your past.

You can submit questions for Jessica by going to fightforbrilliance.com/ask 

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Intentional Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids with Aliza Pressman
#141
07/06/2023

In this episode, renowned parenting expert and child developmental psychologist Aliza Pressman shares practical insights for navigating the challenges of modern parenting and how to help children become more resilient. We discuss fundamental principles of a child’s development, intentional parenting, how parents can remain a strong support system, and why being a perfect parent isn’t realistic or necessary. Aliza’s wealth of knowledge and experience will inspire you to create a nurturing environment that promotes your child’s emotional well-being and success. 

Bio: Dr. Aliza Pressman received her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia Universit...


Practice Acceptance and Improve Your Life with The Japanese Philosophy Wabi Sabi
#140
06/21/2023

In this month's segment of Not Therapy with My Therapist on the Fight for Brilliance Podcast, we are discussing the powerful Japanese Philosophy Wabi Sabi. We take a look at how business icons like John D. Rockefeller practiced contentment and found happiness in simplicity, and we unpack the meaning of this Japanese philosophy and provide practical ways to apply it to your life.

We discuss these ideas: Not all of life needs to be optimized  • The difference between acceptance and acknowledgement • The reason time might not heal all wounds • The importance of knowing what three things you need op...


Kicking Addiction Out of the Home with Megan Aronson
#139
06/07/2023

After a back injury, a prescription for pain turned into a desperate and dark addiction for Kory Aronson. In this episode, Megan Aronson shares how her fairy tale love story became a living nightmare with her husband was like. Megan discusses the pain she lived with for so many years, knowing her husband was no longer himself. She talks about how hard it was for her to finally admit he had a substance use disorder and how she finally realized that to love him, she had to be willing to lose him. You will also hear what the journey...


Not Therapy with My Therapist: On Heartbreak and Tips for Moving On
#138
05/17/2023

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how to navigate heartbreak. Although heartbreak is often associated with relationships, it’s not privy to that. Heartbreak can occur anytime we are disappointed in a situation that doesn’t work out as we had hoped. Mental health expert and licensed therapist Jessica Pass Haskell discusses what makes moving on difficult after heartbreak. She discusses the importance of letting go, practicing self-compassion, and practicing self-awareness. Jessica provides practical tips to help you move through the hurt and disappointment in life not just get over it. Jessica and Justin also tackle the challenging topic...


Training Plan for Life: Mastering Time, Health, and Family with Gordo Byrn
#137
05/03/2023

On this inspiring episode of the Fight For Brilliance Podcast, Justin Keller sits down with a former elite amateur triathlete, Gordo Byrn, who left behind a successful corporate career to pursue his passion for endurance sports. Gordo shares his journey of how a divorce, combined with the feeling that something is missing in his life, transitioned from working in a private equity firm to eventually becoming an Ultraman champion, one of the most challenging endurance races in the world.

At the point where Gordo was in peak athletic condition, he decided knew that, once again, something in...


Not Therapy with My Therapist: Why Therapy and Mental Health Conversations Matter
#136
04/21/2023

Despite conversations around mental health and therapy becoming more common, there are still a lot of misconceptions about what therapy is. Justin misunderstood and used to be skeptical of therapy. But after working with Jessica for years navigating divorce, parenting, career, and relationship decisions, he's realized how valuable it can be for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being and life.

Justin and Jessica decided to launch a new monthly segment on the show, Not Therapy with My Therapist. These episodes are a chance to eavesdrop on their candid, real-time discussions about life's most challenging topics. They're...