In this episode, I talk about my transition from working in the film industry to becoming an anxiety coach. I describe my experiences working on set while going through recovery and how I maintained my sanity working 80 hr work weeks. Then, I go into why I moved from that dream job in film to coaching others who battle with anxiety. Below, I lay out the major points discussed in this episode.

• First, there was the transition from static mindset Brad to developing mindset Brad. I began to understand (from others who overcame severe anxiety) that voluntary exposure to the things you are most afraid of is necessary for desensitization.
• When you surround yourself with powerful teachers who overcame hopelessness and trauma, a deep desire for a better life emerges within you. I knew that if I study this person and mirror their behaviours, then it was possible for me to get out of this hole.
• As my confidence grew going through recovery, I decided to pursue my dreams of working in the film industry. At this point I already graduated from film school and worked on various film projects for years, but I fell into a place of comfort. I began to avoid work opportunities and became lazy in finding work that I enjoy. Partly this was because film jobs are short lived and you need to continuously find jobs.
• I applied to the camera union in Toronto and got in! I worked on various productions as a camera trainee such as: Star Trek Discovery and Suits. But the film lifestyle was something that did not last long. My values at this time included structure and routine. The film industry is certainly not that. Sleep, healthy foods, and relationships suffered. My passions and drive lied in the anxiety recovery process. Learning and growing in mind and body. Sure I learned so much about myself in film, but I valued a more balanced life that quickly got lost as I continued as a camera trainee.
• I then thought: “If I could help others who are suffering like I did, then isn’t that more of a worthwhile aim for me?”