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Fearless Happyness Podcast

Max Nijst

Booking Overview

This interview-focused personal growth and recovery podcast features weekly conversations with trauma survivors, recovery advocates, authors, educators, and creative professionals who have overcome significant life challenges. Agencies could credibly pitch clients with compelling lived-experience stories, addiction-recovery expertise, trauma-healing practices, educational leadership, or personal-development books; booking difficulty is low because the guest roster primarily consists of accessible experts and inspirational professionals rather than celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 276

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

max@maxnijst.com

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Host

Max Nijst - Sober coach and substance abuse counselor focused on recovery, healing, and personal transformation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Compelling lived experience of trauma, addiction, recovery, or major personal adversity; recognized expertise in counseling, healing, education, or personal development; authorship, speaking experience, advocacy, or a creative platform can strengthen a pitch.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Professional speaking experience, Advocacy or community leadership, Founding or leading a recovery, education, or support organization, Creative work connected to healing or personal growth

Recent Guest Discussions

Darlene Lekowski - Healing From Sibling Sexual Trauma, Addiction Recovery, Vulnerability, Family Impact, Spirituality, And Sharing Personal Stories To Help Others.

Jim Cathcart - Personal Development, Persistence, Learning From Failure, Mentorship, Fear, Happiness, And Building A Meaningful Life.

Paula Robbins - Addiction Recovery, Trauma Healing, Hypnotherapy, Subconscious Behavior, Community, Mentorship, And Daily Recovery Practices.

Ashanti Branch - Mentorship, Education, Emotional Vulnerability, Trauma, Addiction Recovery, Empathy, And Helping Young People Build Stronger Connections.

Sam Stokes - Trauma Healing, Grief, Self-compassion, Creativity As A Healing Tool, Service, Community, And Using Music To Support Others.

Recent Topics

Health, Addiction Recovery, Trauma Recovery, Sobriety, Personal Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Fearless Happyness Podcast
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Former Navy Man Who Seeks Vigor, Wonder, & Fellowship with Ed Hinman | 266

October 21, 2026

In this episode, Ed Hinman shares his transformative journey from military service to personal growth, emphasizing the importance of vigor, wonder, and fellowship in living a fulfilled life. Discover how embracing challenges, history, and primal human instincts can lead to happiness and resilience.For more from Ed: https://www.barbarianinyou.com/For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visitMaxNijst.org

Horsewoman Who Dreams To Help You Get Your Spark Back with Alicia VanderGriend | 265

October 14, 2026

In this episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, Max Nijst interviews Alicia VanderGriend, founder of Cowgirl Life Co. Alicia shares her journey from a lifelong passion for horses to a career in marine biology, and her eventual return to the equestrian world after personal challenges. She discusses the therapeutic nature of horses, the importance of yoga in her healing process, and the lessons learned about competition and self-acceptance. Alicia emphasizes the need for balance in horse tra...

Ex-Politician Who Thinks Men Can Be Men Without Being A *ick with Bill McCamely |264

October 07, 2026

In this episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, host Max Nijst speaks with Bill McCamley, a former politician and advocate for men's mental health. They discuss Bill's journey through politics, the challenges faced by men in modern society, and the importance of addressing mental health issues, particularly in the construction industry. Bill shares his personal experiences with mental health struggles and emphasizes the need for open conversations about vulnerability and responsibility amo...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Fearless Happyness Podcast?

Fearless Happyness Podcast is hosted by Max Nijst. Its publicly listed email is max@maxnijst.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Fearless Happyness Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Fearless Happyness Podcast: max@maxnijst.com.

How many listeners does Fearless Happyness Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Fearless Happyness Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Fearless Happyness Podcast?

Fearless Happyness Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Compelling lived experience of trauma, addiction, recovery, or major personal adversity; recognized expertise in counseling, healing, education, or personal development; authorship, speaking experience, advocacy, or a creative platform can strengthen a pitch. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional speaking experience; Advocacy or community leadership. Recent guests include Darlene Lekowski, Jim Cathcart, and Paula Robbins.

How hard is it to get booked on Fearless Happyness Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Fearless Happyness Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Addiction Recovery, Trauma Recovery, Sobriety, and Personal Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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