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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Get Uncomfortable, host Shae McMaster sits down with returning guest David C. Olcott, CEO of Samurai Success and author of the transformational book Swords of Illumination. Together, they explore the dark night of the soul, the journey back to purpose, and how to reprogram your subconscious mind to align with your truest identity.

David meets him with deep wisdom, personal stories, and actionable tools drawn from over 35 years of coaching, spiritual mentorship, and high-level consulting.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

• Why most people are stuck in subconscious programming set by age 7
• How to reclaim your identity and create from your soul, not ego
• The five tools to rewrite your subconscious: hypnosis, NLP, practice, love, and frequency
• What suffering is really telling you (and how to use it as fuel for change)
• Why congruence and coherence are the key to unlocking your frequency and attracting your destiny
• The I AM Studio and Swords of Illumination system: how it works to rewire your beliefs
• The difference between balance and centeredness—and why the latter is where true power lies

This is one of the deepest, most practical conversations we’ve had on the show. If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or looking to level up from the inside out, this episode is your map.

📘 David's Book: Swords of Illumination

• Amazon (Audiobook & Paperback): https://www.amazon.com/Swords-Illumination-David-C-Olcott/dp/B0BQFQ9VY9

🌐 David's Website & Coaching Program

• Samurai Success Official Site: https://www.samuraisuccess.com
  → Book a discovery call, learn about the I AM Studio, and explore their 3-coach pod system for psychology, design, and finance coaching.

📺 YouTube Channel

• Samurai Success Videos & Shorts

📱 Social Media

• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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After a year-long hiatus, Get Uncomfortable is back! In this welcome-back episode, Shae dives deep into the personal struggles that led to a dark night of the soul, the hard lessons learned during a chaotic move to Florida, and why he chose to return to Nebraska for a fresh start.

🔹 Why Listen?

• Discover how to overcome burnout and rediscover your purpose
• Learn how to find clarity in the chaos and turn setbacks into powerful growth
• Lessons learned from hitting rock bottom and finding purpose again
• Hear the new direction for the show, including storytelling, listener contributions, and Q&A episodes
• Get a sneak peek into Shae’s training for an ultra-marathon and his plans for personal growth
• Learn the N.U.T.S. framework for understanding and managing stress

🔹 N.U.T.S. Framework for Managing Stress:

• Novelty – Something you haven't experienced before
• Unpredictability – Something you couldn’t see coming
• Threat to the Ego – A challenge to your competence or identity
• Sense of Control – A loss of control over a situation

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• Follow on Instagram: @getuncomfortable.pod
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• Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to support the show

Join Shae on this journey to push your limits, embrace discomfort, and build a life of purpose.

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Until next time, go get uncomfortable.

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Jason Herrick and his wife Caitlin decided to start playing offense for their children and the future of this country by taking control of the education they provide their children, themselves, and all the families lives they will touch through starting their own Apogee Strong campus; Apogee HoCo.

Howard County, Maryland will be home to one of 50 campuses starting up in the near future all over the US. The mission of Apogee Strong is one that resonates with me deeply. Leading through example, not being afraid of failure, critical thinking, hands on learning, educating the whole family & more.

Jason's story of suffering a severe concussion early in his professional soccer career left him unsure of the future of his family and his ability to provide. After being stuck of the subscription model of healthcare, and dealing with let down after let down, he realized through the help of some non-traditional medical professionals that he had the power to heal himself.

It took searching out and being proactive about his care to find this solution. He now aims to provide all the families that enroll in Apogee HoCo this same gift.

His leadership philosophy is to encourage, educate, and empower and he lives this in his own life and you'll be able to pick up on his care and authenticity in today's episode. Enjoy!

School website:
https://apogeehoco.org/

Apogee HoCo Instagram

Apogee HoCo Facebook

Books mentioned:
Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
Free To Learn by Peter Gray
Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich

Apogee Strong Documentary

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Until next time, go get uncomfortable.

Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!

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