Christopher Rausch, host of Raw & Unscripted Podcast, and I need to be real with you. I’m the “No Excuses Coach,” but I’m not immune to hard days, fear, loneliness, brain fog, or the weight of what’s happening in the world.

This episode is me showing up heart-first—because if you’re struggling, I want you to hear this loud and clear: you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. This episode touches on:

1. The truth behind the smile: Why “looking fine” doesn’t mean you are fine—and why honesty about your mental health is strength, not weakness.

1. Control what you can: How to stop letting the headlines, social media, and other people’s chaos hijack your nervous system—and bring it back to your choices today.

1. Connection is survival: The loneliness problem is real (especially for men). I talk friendship, community, therapy, and why vulnerability is the bridge—not the weakness.

1. Micro-moves that rebuild you: Sunshine, journaling, sleep, better inputs, a healthy escape (yes—even sim racing), small acts of service… and why tiny wins restore confidence.

Here’s the deal: life is going to keep “lifing.”

But you don’t get to opt out of your own responsibility. So today—do one thing that takes care of you, and do three things that help someone else. Then go to bed with pride, not regret.

And if you need support, I’m here. Send me your question for next week’s Q&A, and if you’ve never been coached by me—grab the complimentary 45-minute session. We’ll take one situation you’re dealing with and turn it into a plan you can actually execute.

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#Life #Emotions #Humanity #RealTalk #NoRegrets #Beliefs #NoExcusesCoach

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Emotional Maturity in a Reactive World

Raw & Unscripted host Christopher Rausch is back with a raw conversation about emotional maturity in a world that feels more reactive than ever.

Ever notice how grown adults sometimes act like they’re still on the elementary school playground?

Taunting.

Mocking.

Needing to “win.”

The headlines change. The topics change.

But the behavior? Sometimes it doesn’t.

In this powerful episode of Raw & Unscripted, Christopher Rausch dives deep into the uncomfortable truth: emotional maturity has nothing to do with age — and everything to do with self-leadership.

You’ll hear:

1. Why intelligent adults still regress under stress
2. The neuroscience behind reactivity and outrage
3. How being “right” can feel safer than being curious
4. The hidden dopamine hit behind emotional reactions
5. How to pause, regulate, and respond instead of react
6. What real leadership looks like in tense conversations

This isn’t about politics.

It’s not about picking sides.

It’s about growing up emotionally — even when others don’t.

If you’ve ever felt triggered by someone’s childish behavior…

If you’ve ever caught yourself reacting before thinking…

If you want to lead conversations instead of escalate them…

This episode will challenge you — and strengthen you.

Because emotional maturity isn’t weakness.

It’s power under control.

🎧 Tune in now to Raw & Unscripted with Christopher Rausch and ask yourself the real question:

When pressure hits…

Who’s driving — the adult, or the inner child?

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Christopher Rausch with the Raw & Unscripted Podcast is back with a no-BS wake-up call about effort — and this one might sting.

Everybody says they want more. More success. More health. More money. More impact.

But here’s the truth most people avoid: Effort doesn’t lie.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Raw & Unscripted, Christopher Rausch breaks down the real reason most people stay stuck — and it’s not a lack of opportunity, talent, or time.

It’s identity. It’s standards. It’s emotional discipline.

If your results don’t match your words, this episode will expose why.

Christopher dives into:

1. Why motivation is overrated
2. How your self-identity secretly controls your effort
3. The difference between goals and standards
4. Why your environment might be sabotaging you
5. How emotional maturity separates amateurs from professionals
6. What adversity reveals about who you really are
7. And why hustle without alignment leads to burnout

This isn’t about hype. It’s about ownership.

If you’ve been negotiating with yourself… If you’ve been waiting to “feel ready”… If you’ve been blaming circumstances instead of raising your standards…

This is your wake-up call.

No more excuses. No more emotional debates. No more comfort addiction.

Just honest effort — from the inside out.

Listen in, take notes, and then raise one standard this week. Because at the end of the day, your results are simply the scoreboard of your discipline.

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#NoExcuses #Discipline #PersonalBest #PersonalGrowth #Beliefs #NoExcusesCoach

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A Reality Check on Humanity

In this episode of Raw & Unscripted, host Christopher Rausch dives into why we react, why we judge, and why we stop listening… and how one small shift in perspective can change everything.

Somewhere along the way, we started confusing disagreement with disconnection. Different opinion? Cancel. Different belief? Label. Different approach? Defend. And the cost is massive — in our relationships, our workplaces, our families, and even in how we see strangers.

---> This isn’t about changing your opinions.

---> It’s about changing how you see people.

---> Because when you change how you listen… you change your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why disagreement is not the same as disconnection — and how confusing the two is wrecking relationships

• How your past experiences silently shape your reactions to others

• Simple listening shifts that improve communication at work, at home, and everywhere in between

• How unhealed parts of yourself show up in the people who trigger you most

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You’ll walk away asking powerful questions like:

Q: Who in my life do I struggle to understand — and what story might they be living that I’ve never considered?

Q: Do I listen to respond… or to understand?

Q: When I feel triggered, what part of me is asking to be healed?

If you’ve been feeling frustrated with people, overwhelmed by the noise, or just tired of the division… this episode will help you come back to curiosity, connection, and clarity — without abandoning your values.

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#Humanity #Connection #PersonalGrowth #NoRegrets #Beliefs #NoExcusesCoach

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The Breakdown Before the Breakthrough

There are moments in history that change everything. We’re living in one right now.

In this solo episode of Raw & Unscripted, Christopher Rausch speaks straight from the heart — no script, no polish, no filters — about the massive global shift humanity is experiencing and what it means for each of us personally.

Just like the world-shaking moment of Covid, we’re once again in uncertain territory. And here’s the truth most only see in hindsight: The seasons that feel the hardest often become the ones that change us for the better.

Catch the Videocast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBNp5ZHULRQ

Yet mental health is at an all-time low. Medication is at an all-time high. Loneliness is rising. Division is everywhere. Something is off — and it’s time we talk about it honestly.

This isn’t about fear. - It’s about awareness. - Connection. - And remembering that we were never meant to do life alone.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

1. Why painful seasons often become our greatest turning points
2. How global uncertainty can either divide or unite us
3. Why reaching out matters more now than ever
4. How curiosity replaces fear in times of change
5. Simple ways to lift others when you feel stretched yourself

If you’ve been feeling unsettled… disconnected… or quietly asking, “What is happening to the world?”

This conversation is for you.

Because now — we rise together.

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Addicted to Chaos: Why Your Stress Isn’t an Accident

What if the stress in your life isn’t happening to you…but being quietly created by you?

Yeah — that one might sting a little. But stay with me.

In this episode of Raw & Unscripted, host Christopher Rausch delves into the real roots of stress — not just the surface-level “take a breath” advice. #NoExcusesCoach

We unpack why so many of us live in self-created chaos, how stress shows up in our relationships, careers, and daily habits, and why some people are actually addicted to overwhelm without realizing it.

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Then we’ll walk you through creative, science-backed, and refreshingly real ways to reset your nervous system, reclaim your peace, and stop wearing exhaustion as a badge of honor.

Plus, we’ll challenge you with a powerful self-honesty exercise that reveals what your stress might actually be protecting you from.

This isn’t about managing stress.

It’s about finally understanding it — so you can choose differently.

Grab your headphones.

Unclench your jaw.

And let’s get you back to you.

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#Stress #Overwhelm #Uncertainty #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #NoRegrets

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Just Start: The Truth About Motivation, Action, and Regret

Starting the year right doesn’t mean doing more. Sometimes it means doing less… with way more intention.

Host Christopher Rausch, in this epic episode of the Raw & Unscripted Podcast, is sharing the real lessons 2025 taught him—not from a mountaintop, but from living it.

This year wasn’t about chasing accomplishments, validation, or feeding my ego.

It was about simplifying. Protecting my health. Making room for fun.

And getting brutally honest about what actually matters.

In this episode, I unpack the reminders that hit me hardest, including:

1. Why assumptions keep us disconnected—and how asking better questions changes everything
2. The importance of scheduling fun on purpose (and what it means if that feels uncomfortable for you)
3. Advocating for your health by addressing root causes, not just symptoms— in your body and your life
4. Letting go of old identities that once protected you but no longer serve who you’re becoming
5. And finally… why feeling overwhelmed isn’t a sign to stop—it’s a sign to start

No hype.

No resolutions you’ll forget by February.

Just real reflections, real responsibility, and real reminders to live congruently with your values.

If you’re ready to begin this year grounded, intentional, and awake to what actually matters—this episode is for you.

🎧 Press play. Start where you are. And take the next right step.

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What if The Matrix wasn’t just a movie… but a mirror?

This Christmas season, I’m going solo and pulling back the curtain on a question most people are too distracted to ask:

Are you living your life… or watching it happen through a screen?

The news.

Social media.

Endless scrolling.

Fear-based headlines.

Comparison. Outrage. Division.

What if that is the Matrix?

And what if the red pill isn’t about rebellion or conspiracy—but about presence, gratitude, and choosing reality over reaction?

In this raw and unscripted holiday episode, we’ll talk about:

1. The real-life “Matrix” most people willingly plug into every day
2. Why negativity is addictive and how it quietly steals your peace
3. The modern-day meaning of the red pill vs. the blue pill
4. How awareness—not avoidance—is the path to freedom

Simple, practical shifts to reclaim your focus, joy, and intention

This isn’t about unplugging from the world. It’s about plugging back into your life.

Because freedom doesn’t come from changing the world…It comes from changing what you give your attention to.

This holiday season, the question isn’t what gift you’ll give others. It’s which pill you’ll choose for yourself.

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