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unfu*k nation

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unfu*k nation

the podcast

unfu*k nation

the podcast

If you’re ready to forge the life you want but need clarity to help cut through the bullshit; join Unfuck Nation with Gary John Bishop for the real, honest advice that’ll get straight to the heart of how you can unleash a whole new kind of living.

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If you’re ready to forge the life you want but need clarity to help cut through the bullshit; join Unfuck Nation with Gary John Bishop for the real, honest advice that’ll get straight to the heart of how you can unleash a whole new kind of living.

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If you’re ready to forge the life you want but need clarity to help cut through the bullshit; join Unfuck Nation with Gary John Bishop for the real, honest advice that’ll get straight to the heart of how you can unleash a whole new kind of living.

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

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recent episodes

Healing is Confronting

EP: 087 | 20 MIN | AIRED: 05.17.2022

Healing from some past or trauma is rarely a comforting or nourishing process. We’re diving into what it will take from you to actually “get over” whatever you’re not quite done with yet. Including the unseen stuff too!

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Speaking Powerfully

EP: 086 | 26 MIN | AIRED: 05.010.2022

It takes a keen mind to be able to tell the difference between powerful speaking and everything else. It all begins here!

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No Excuses!!!

EP: 085 | 08 MIN | AIRED: 05.03.2022

Still struggling with what to do, when to do it, and who to do it with? I have a BIG announcement for you this week on The Nation!!!

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EP: 111 | 34 MIN | AIRED: 12.13.2022

So many of us are trying to escape the life we have but to what end and, more importantly... Why?

EP: 110 | 38 MIN | AIRED: 12.06.2022

I've never really told you much about my story. Let me introduce myself.

EP: 109 | 29 MIN | AIRED: 11.29.2022

We would all like to think changing our life comes down to one simple act or another. Not so...or is it?

EP: 108 | 22 MIN | AIRED: 11.22.2022

It's not easy functioning in a world where everyone is gasping to be heard. So how do you stick out? Let's go!!

EP: 111 | 34 MIN | AIRED: 12.13.2022

So many of us are trying to escape the life we have but to what end and, more importantly... Why?

EP: 110 | 38 MIN | AIRED: 12.06.2022

I've never really told you much about my story. Let me introduce myself.

EP: 109 | 29 MIN | AIRED: 11.29.2022

We would all like to think changing our life comes down to one simple act or another. Not so...or is it?

EP: 108 | 22 MIN | AIRED: 11.22.2022

It's not easy functioning in a world where everyone is gasping to be heard. So how do you stick out? Let's go!!

The War on Words : I Don’t Know & It Is What It Is

EP: 015 | 09 MIN | AIRED: 12.15.2020

If you want to change your life, change your talk! For the final War on Words of 2020, Gary’s on the warpath to show the nation that there’s no place for intellectually lazy language like “I Don’t Know” and “It Is What It Is.” So if you’re ready to break out of your language traps and live a more inspired life, lace up your combat boots, because it’s time for the war!

Read More »

You Can’t Divorce Your Kids

EP: 014 | 38 MIN | AIRED: 12.08.2020

Gary’s been on a roll through these last few episodes! You’ve heard his insights on authenticity, relationships, and family – but this one goes out to all the parents, the wanna-be parents, the soon-to-be parents, and even the helicopter parents.

Read More »

Winning Them Back

EP: 013 | 36 MIN | AIRED: 12.02.2020

It’s no secret – even the most long-lived romantic relationships face their fair share of obstacles. But when your love is tested, you need to be open to the idea that it might not be the relationship that needs to get unfu*ked… It might just be you! So turn up the volume, because GJB is back on the warpath to bring you for another riveting episode of Unfu*k Nation.

Read More »

Family Failings

EP: 012 | 34 MIN | AIRED: 11.18.2020

Family is always the centerpiece of the Holiday Season. So, while the global pandemic is likely forcing you to scale back the size of your cornucopia this Thanksgiving, the question remains: what sort of drama will your family be bringing to this year’s festivities? Well, before you get carried away with your carving knife, Gary’s here with a fresh batch of insights to help you handle your Family Failings as we head into the Holidays.

Read More »

War on Words: Getting There & Work in Progress

EP: 011 | 10 MIN | AIRED: 11.10.2020

Gary’s back to show you how you’re getting trapped in your own language with another installment of The War on Words. This time, Gary’s taking up arms against the phrases “Getting There” and “Work in Progress,” to show you that you need to really connect with your present instead of buying yourself off with some promise of “the future you.” So light your torch and grab your pitchfork, it’s time for War!

Read More »

Taking the Leap

EP: 010 | 36 MIN | AIRED: 11.04.2020

If you’re someone who’s interested in making a significant life change, strap in and turn up the volume! On this episode, Gary’s pulling the curtain back to reveal what you need to break free from your hamster wheel and how you can embrace the uncertainty on the other side of your leap of faith.

Read More »

Your Truth is BS – Part 2

EP: 009 | 22 MIN | AIRED: 10.27.2020

In the eye-opening conclusion to last week’s conversation about authenticity and speaking your truth – Gary’s taking the nation straight to the heart of how your complaints bastardize the truth and take you from “being authentic” to “being an @$$hole.” But that’s just the beginning! Gary’s going up against a lightning round of questions to show what authenticity is all about before capping things off with one HUGE question from the nation.

Read More »

Your Truth is BS – Part 1

EP: 008 | 45 MIN | AIRED: 10.21.2020

Everybody likes to think they’re being authentic, but what would you say if Gary told you that “your truth” is bullshit? Well, hot on the heels of the release of Wise as Fu*k, Gary’s taking on the grey area that separates concepts like authenticity, personality, and complaints.

Read More »

Wise as Fu*k

EP: 007 | 39 MIN | AIRED: 10.13.2020

In celebration of the release of his newest book – Wise as Fu*k – Gary’s giving you a special look into what it means to be wise in the four areas you need it most: love, loss, fear and success.

Read More »

The War on Words: Easier Said Than Done

EP: 006 | 08 MIN | AIRED: 10.06.2020

This week on Unfu*k Nation, Gary’s introducing a brand new way to Unfu*k Yourself – joining Gary’s War on Words. Through these minisodes, Gary’s setting out to transform the way you use language to describe your situation by erasing those unremarkable words and phrases from your life that hold you back – and this time around, it’s all about eradicating “Easier Said Than Done.”

Read More »

Stop Fu*king Explaining Yourself!

EP: 005 | 34 MIN | AIRED: 09.30.2020

Everybody loves a good story, right? That’s what many of us believe, but this week, Gary’s laying out some fundamental truths behind why you need to stop spinning up stories and how your backstory is just another mechanism for you to make bullshit excuses.

Read More »

Finding Closure and Getting Yourself Complete

EP: 004 | 40 MIN | AIRED: 09.22.2020

This week, Gary’s taking on a real beast of a topic: CLOSURE. You know – all the things you’re looking to be at peace with like resentment, relationship issues or even the most overwhelmingly unresolved shit you’ve got going on in your life.

Read More »

EP: 111 | 34 MIN | AIRED: 12.13.2022

So many of us are trying to escape the life we have but to what end and, more importantly... Why?

EP: 110 | 38 MIN | AIRED: 12.06.2022

I've never really told you much about my story. Let me introduce myself.

EP: 109 | 29 MIN | AIRED: 11.29.2022

We would all like to think changing our life comes down to one simple act or another. Not so...or is it?

EP: 108 | 22 MIN | AIRED: 11.22.2022

It's not easy functioning in a world where everyone is gasping to be heard. So how do you stick out? Let's go!!

The War on Words : I Don’t Know & It Is What It Is

EP: 015 | 09 MIN | AIRED: 12.15.2020

If you want to change your life, change your talk! For the final War on Words of 2020, Gary’s on the warpath to show the nation that there’s no place for intellectually lazy language like “I Don’t Know” and “It Is What It Is.” So if you’re ready to break out of your language traps and live a more inspired life, lace up your combat boots, because it’s time for the war!

Read More »

You Can’t Divorce Your Kids

EP: 014 | 38 MIN | AIRED: 12.08.2020

Gary’s been on a roll through these last few episodes! You’ve heard his insights on authenticity, relationships, and family – but this one goes out to all the parents, the wanna-be parents, the soon-to-be parents, and even the helicopter parents.

Read More »

Winning Them Back

EP: 013 | 36 MIN | AIRED: 12.02.2020

It’s no secret – even the most long-lived romantic relationships face their fair share of obstacles. But when your love is tested, you need to be open to the idea that it might not be the relationship that needs to get unfu*ked… It might just be you! So turn up the volume, because GJB is back on the warpath to bring you for another riveting episode of Unfu*k Nation.

Read More »

Family Failings

EP: 012 | 34 MIN | AIRED: 11.18.2020

Family is always the centerpiece of the Holiday Season. So, while the global pandemic is likely forcing you to scale back the size of your cornucopia this Thanksgiving, the question remains: what sort of drama will your family be bringing to this year’s festivities? Well, before you get carried away with your carving knife, Gary’s here with a fresh batch of insights to help you handle your Family Failings as we head into the Holidays.

Read More »

War on Words: Getting There & Work in Progress

EP: 011 | 10 MIN | AIRED: 11.10.2020

Gary’s back to show you how you’re getting trapped in your own language with another installment of The War on Words. This time, Gary’s taking up arms against the phrases “Getting There” and “Work in Progress,” to show you that you need to really connect with your present instead of buying yourself off with some promise of “the future you.” So light your torch and grab your pitchfork, it’s time for War!

Read More »

Taking the Leap

EP: 010 | 36 MIN | AIRED: 11.04.2020

If you’re someone who’s interested in making a significant life change, strap in and turn up the volume! On this episode, Gary’s pulling the curtain back to reveal what you need to break free from your hamster wheel and how you can embrace the uncertainty on the other side of your leap of faith.

Read More »

Your Truth is BS – Part 2

EP: 009 | 22 MIN | AIRED: 10.27.2020

In the eye-opening conclusion to last week’s conversation about authenticity and speaking your truth – Gary’s taking the nation straight to the heart of how your complaints bastardize the truth and take you from “being authentic” to “being an @$$hole.” But that’s just the beginning! Gary’s going up against a lightning round of questions to show what authenticity is all about before capping things off with one HUGE question from the nation.

Read More »

Your Truth is BS – Part 1

EP: 008 | 45 MIN | AIRED: 10.21.2020

Everybody likes to think they’re being authentic, but what would you say if Gary told you that “your truth” is bullshit? Well, hot on the heels of the release of Wise as Fu*k, Gary’s taking on the grey area that separates concepts like authenticity, personality, and complaints.

Read More »

Wise as Fu*k

EP: 007 | 39 MIN | AIRED: 10.13.2020

In celebration of the release of his newest book – Wise as Fu*k – Gary’s giving you a special look into what it means to be wise in the four areas you need it most: love, loss, fear and success.

Read More »

The War on Words: Easier Said Than Done

EP: 006 | 08 MIN | AIRED: 10.06.2020

This week on Unfu*k Nation, Gary’s introducing a brand new way to Unfu*k Yourself – joining Gary’s War on Words. Through these minisodes, Gary’s setting out to transform the way you use language to describe your situation by erasing those unremarkable words and phrases from your life that hold you back – and this time around, it’s all about eradicating “Easier Said Than Done.”

Read More »

Stop Fu*king Explaining Yourself!

EP: 005 | 34 MIN | AIRED: 09.30.2020

Everybody loves a good story, right? That’s what many of us believe, but this week, Gary’s laying out some fundamental truths behind why you need to stop spinning up stories and how your backstory is just another mechanism for you to make bullshit excuses.

Read More »

Finding Closure and Getting Yourself Complete

EP: 004 | 40 MIN | AIRED: 09.22.2020

This week, Gary’s taking on a real beast of a topic: CLOSURE. You know – all the things you’re looking to be at peace with like resentment, relationship issues or even the most overwhelmingly unresolved shit you’ve got going on in your life.

Read More »

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