Fear can keep us safe, but it can also stop us living the life we want. London Real has asked former soldiers, Navy SEALs, boxers, a nightclub doorman, a hypnotherapist and writers how they deal with fear, both in the moment and over a lifetime. These conversations cover physical danger, trauma, hitting rock bottom, death and the everyday fears that stop people taking risks. Some guests confront fear head on; others learn to live alongside it. Every full interview is free to watch.
From BAFTA-winning writer and former doorman Geoff Thompson and former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf to Special Forces veteran Ollie Ollerton, the Iceman Wim Hof, boxing champion Chris Eubank, hypnotherapist Paul McKenna and author Mark Manson: how to face what scares you.
Geoff Thompson, a former bouncer and self-defence instructor who became a BAFTA-winning writer, looks back on his days as a nightclub doorman in Coventry. He explains how he listed his greatest fears as a pyramid and worked through them one by one. Andy Stumpf knew from the age of 11 that he wanted to be a Navy SEAL, and argues that danger brings clarity. Ollie Ollerton describes the mindset shifts that took him from elite Special Forces to rock bottom and back. Ex-soldier turned tailor Joule Sullivan says men must be ready for anything, and Chris Eubank talks about discipline and purpose.
Stephen Jenkinson, a storyteller who holds a master’s degree in theology from Harvard, discusses why people should face death rather than avoid it. Wim Hof explains how he believes breathwork and cold exposure help with stress and trauma. Hypnotherapist Paul McKenna, who has spent 30 years helping people gain confidence, talks about how honest communication can save a relationship. In an Ironmind bonus, Brian Rose and John Joseph talk openly about their own demons. Geoff Thompson returns to explain why he believes forgiveness matters more than revenge.
Mark Manson sets out his counterintuitive approach to living a good life, which starts with choosing what is worth caring about. Brad Burton, founder of 4Networking, describes how he went from rock bottom to running his own business. Dave Rees spent seven days living homeless and describes the resilience and empathy he found on the streets. Business coach Dan Peña argues that comfort has made modern society weak, and that his Quantum Leap principles still apply in a volatile world. Each guest, in a different way, argues that fear is something to move through rather than run from.
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Who has London Real interviewed about fear? Brian Rose has interviewed Geoff Thompson, Andy Stumpf, Ollie Ollerton, Wim Hof, Chris Eubank, Paul McKenna, Mark Manson, Stephen Jenkinson, Brad Burton, Dan Peña and John Joseph, among others.
How do the guests say you can overcome fear? Geoff Thompson listed his fears and faced them one at a time. Andy Stumpf argues that danger brings clarity. Ollie Ollerton credits changes in mindset, and Wim Hof points to breathwork and cold exposure. Their views are personal experience, not a substitute for professional help.
Are the full fear episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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