Fear Based Life
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 196 ratingsAfter a spiritual breakdown, Melissa Stephens explores fears, phobias, and beliefs with a special guest.
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Episodes
Tom Detrinis from Finding The Asshole
October 01, 2019 17:54 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBTom Detrinis talks about all his fears in the best way on this new episode of Finding The Asshole. This is part one to his two part episode.
Deanna Cheng, Ep. 2
September 17, 2019 19:17 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBThe second episode of Mel's interview with Deanna. They talk about her spiritual beliefs and Deanna's relationship with death.
SEASON TWO*** Deanna Cheng
September 10, 2019 20:49 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBDeanna Cheng makes Mel laugh so hard and makes her feel all the feels. They talk about their anxiety taking over their lives and the big NO NO of texting someone "Can you talk?". Part one of the Season Two Premiere is here.
Nick interviews former classmate Sas
October 26, 2018 06:34 - 1 hour - 108 MBNick interviews former classmate and fellow actor from LAMDA Anastasia Griffith. Listen to two Brits get deep on all of the things.
Pythons, DVT, and meditation for children
June 26, 2018 20:05 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBMel reads the news and gets stressed out.
*** Guest Host Laura Holloway ***
May 24, 2018 18:19 - 1 hour - 112 MBGuest Host Laura Holloway tries her hand at podcasting. She interviews musician Sam Lewis about his fears phobias and spiritual and religious beliefs.
SOLO Mel Episode
May 23, 2018 23:41 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBMel reads letters from listeners, addresses current events and how they coincide with her fears and as always the fear of death and not being liked come back up.
Guest host Nick interviews a psychotherapist in New York City
May 02, 2018 19:48 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBPsychotherapist Lily who specializes in Intimacy and Leadership joins Nick Court as they tackle the big Fear Based Life questions.
Tim Peper Part Deux
May 02, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour - 121 MBFamily dynamics, religion, fear, meditation and more journal readings. Listen to Mel and Tim banter out their eccentricities.
Actor Tim Peper part one.
May 01, 2018 23:27 - 56 minutes - 77 MBTim talks phobias, reads from Mel's childhood journal and tarot cards... The episode was so good it was split it into two. This is his first ever podcast! Side note volume is all good now. Thanks everyone.
Hometown Murder
March 20, 2018 01:07 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBVeronica, a friend from NYC whom I haven't seen in ages, reached out to tell me her story. It's full of so many twists and turns and a murder that has gone unsolved.....
Interview with listener Meredith
January 28, 2018 22:26 - 1 hour - 113 MBMeredith talks about her struggle with Impostor Syndrome, depression and a particularly difficult romantic relationship.
Lies, Death, and Family Drama w/ Hope
December 13, 2017 22:57 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBFears of being wrongly fully prisoner, lies, death, family drama and the new found friendship Mel and Hope find in each other.
Torture, Dying, and Terrible Things Happening to the Ones We Love w/ Daryl Watson
November 29, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBTorture, dying, and terrible things happening to the ones we love with listener Daryl Watson.
When fear is banished......
November 22, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBVanessa shares her harrowing story of living through her greatest fear. Try to not sob through it. Mel couldn't.
Evangelicals in Power, Driving Behind Trucks, and Failure w/ Julie Brister
November 15, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBEvangelicals in power, driving behind trucks with poles, and failure with actor and writer Julie Brister
Falling AC units, Heights, and Random Catastrophe w/ Adam Lustick
November 07, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBFalling air conditioning units, heights, and random, uncontrollable catastrophes with actor and comedian Adam Lustick
Elevators, Tribalism, and Adequacy w/ Listener Mark
November 01, 2017 21:25 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBElevators, tribalism in today's times, and adequacy with FBL patron Mark
Fear Based Life - Live from the Federal Bar in North Hollywood
October 24, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBMel takes Fear Based Life out on the road. Recorded live at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood CA on 10/12/17
Silence, Confiend Spaces, and Not Being Able to Provide w/ Listener Pete
October 17, 2017 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.9 MBSilence, confined spaces, and not being able to provide with FBL patron Pete
Death of a Loved One, Driving in LA, and Being Perceived as a Burden w/ Santina Muha
October 10, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBDeath of a loved one, driving in Los Angeles, and being perceived as a burden with comedic actor Santina Muha.
The Backwoods, Crosscountry Road Trips, and Being an Immigrant in Today's Political Climate w/ another Listener
October 03, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBThe backwoods, crosscountry road trips, and being a queer Mexican immigrant in the current political climate with FBL listener Ruben
The Dark, Parking Garages, and the Post Grad Life w/ a Listener
September 26, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe dark, parking garages, and the post grad life with FBL listener Ashley.
Losing People, The Unknown, Never Getting a Sign w/ Mel Stephens
September 19, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBA special solo episode on losing loved ones, the unknown, and never receiving a sign with your host Mel Stephens.
Crabs, Death, and Not Fulfilling Your Potential w/ Kat Foster Part Two
September 12, 2017 10:00 - 58 minutes - 55 MBCrabs, death of a loved one, and not fulfilling your potential with actor and writer Kat Foster. Part Two of Two.
Crabs, Death, and Not Fulfilling Your Potential w/ Kat Foster Part One
September 05, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBCrabs, death of a loved one, and not fulfilling your potential with actor and writer Kat Foster. Part One of Two.
Bugs, Earthquakes, and Failure in Creative Pursuits w/ Renee and Allegra
August 29, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBBugs in enclosed spaces, natural disaster, and delusions of creative grandeur with writers and podcasters Renee Colvert and Allegra Ringo
Rollercoasters and Regrets w/ Kendra Smith
August 22, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBRollercoasters, regrets, and reopening your spiritual life with former WWE wrestler, fighter, and stunt performer Kendra Smith.
Dying in Cars Under Water, Flying, and Navigating a New City w/ Erin Gibson
August 15, 2017 16:51 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBDying in cars under water, flying, and navigating a new city with improviser, actor, and writer Erin Gibson.
Living a Sedentary Life and Flying w/ Erin Whitehead
August 08, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBWasting time, health issues, flying, and atheism with actor, writer, and comedian Erin Whitehead.
Fear Based Life - Live at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre on 6/20/17
August 01, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBRecorded live at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre, Mel talks fears with guests Steve Young, Eliza Rickman, Nick Court, Chris Farah, Daniel Van Kirk, and more but you have to listen to be surprised... Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe @ hyperurl.co/fbl Like what you hear? Check out Emotional Hangs @ hyperurl.co/emohangs Oh! Check out our survey @ smarturl.it/feralsurvey
Stairs, Anger, and Drunk People w/ Steven Ray Morris
July 25, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBStairs, anger, and drunkenness from others while sober with Steven Ray Morris.
Not Living Up To Your Potential and Renouncing God w/ Seth Morris
July 18, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBNot living up to your potential, hitting pedestrians with your car, and renouncing God with comedic actor and writer Seth Morris.
Cults, Being Attacked in Your Bed, and Catholic Confession w/ Henry Zebrowski
July 11, 2017 17:29 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBCults, being attacked in your home, and confession with comedian and actor Henry Zebrowski.
Dead People in the Water, Flesh Eating Bacteria, and Having Children w/ Emily Foster
July 04, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBDead people in the water, flesh eating bacteria, and having children with writer and producer Emily Foster.
Generalized Anxiety and Finding The Right Church w/ Dorothy Fortenberry
June 27, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBGeneralized anxiety, growing up in the “Libral South,” and finding the right church with writer Dorothy Fortenberry.
Sudden Loss, Coming Out, and Faith w/ Adam Kovach
June 20, 2017 15:34 - 1 hour - 66 MBSudden loss, coming out and faith with Adam Kovach.
Farts and Public Speaking w/ Matt Cook
June 13, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn this episode: farts, public speaking, and Facebook with Matt Cook.
Sharks and Attacks w/ Julia Prescott
June 06, 2017 16:21 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this week's episode: sharks, veganism, earthquakes and attacks.
Auditions and Internet Neuroses w/ Jackie Johnson
May 30, 2017 06:22 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBNatch Beaut’s Jackie Johnson joins Mel to chat about auditioning in Los Angeles, editing yourself, internet neuroses, and the ideal way to die.
Food Phobias and Self-Harm w/ Listener Bailey
May 23, 2017 15:25 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBOn this week’s Fear Based Life, a listener named Bailey calls in to chat with Mel about food phobias, self-harm, abusive relationships, and more.
Heights, Violence, and Jurassic Park w/ Erin McGathy & Paudie Baggott
May 16, 2017 15:01 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBErin McGathy is back with her partner, filmmaker Paudie Baggott, discussing fear of heights, violence in America vs. Ireland, and Jurassic Park.
A Difficult Year w/ Steve Szlaga
May 09, 2017 20:01 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBComedian Steve Szlaga shares with Mel the hell of a year he’s had so far.
Live Show w/ Nick Court, Florence Hartigan, Andy Haynes, Dan Van Kirk, Ben Bizuneh, Georgia Hardstark
May 02, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBFear Based Life LIVE is a live stage show where Mel invites her friends to come by, explore everything dark, and try something on stage they've never done before. Featuring: Nick Court, Florence Hartigan, Andy Haynes, Daniel Van Kirk, Ben Bizuneh and Georgia Hardstark!
Low Self Esteem and Atheism w/ Nick Court
April 25, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBMel finally sits down with her husband, actor and performer Nick Court, to chat about low self-esteem and atheism.
Death and Love w/ Mel Stephens
April 18, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBMel considers the value of connecting with the audience.
Anger and Sickness w/ Natasha Cecere and Jackie Shea
April 11, 2017 18:21 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBJoin Mel, Natasha, and Jackie as they discuss anger and sickness.
Live Show w/ Al Jackson, Steve Agee, Navaris Darson, Lindsay Ames, Jen Kirkman, Nick Court
April 04, 2017 14:42 - 1 hour - 95 MBWelcome to the very first Fear Based Life live show filled with tears, smells, open letters, and a crazy moving interview from an audience member. Featuring: Al Jackson, Steve Agee, Navaris Darson, Lindsay Ames, Jen Kirkman and Nick Court
Sickness and Expectations w/ Mel Stephens
March 22, 2017 17:10 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMel records a special solo episode and shares her own fears about her upcoming live show, her health, and what’s coming next.
Flying and Choking w/ Jen Kirkman
March 14, 2017 18:22 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBMel sits down with comedian Jen Kirkman