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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What if the life you think you’re choosing… isn’t fully yours anymore?

This week on Raw & Unscripted, host Christopher Rausch sits down with Paul Nadeau, author of The Hostage Effect, for a conversation that is uncomfortable, eye-opening, and absolutely necessary.

We’re talking about how power, money, algorithms, and influence quietly shape our beliefs, behaviors, and decisions—without us ever noticing. How billionaires and social media giants don’t need chains or cages to control us… because compliance has become subtle, normalized, and addictive.

Paul breaks down:

1. How this “hostage effect” has unfolded historically

1. Why most people don’t realize they’re being controlled

1. How climate narratives, fear-based messaging, and AI accelerate dependence

And most importantly—how to reclaim personal sovereignty, critical thinking, and freedom

This isn’t a conspiracy rant. It’s a wake-up call.

If you value autonomy, truth, and the future of humanity—this episode will challenge you to think deeper, question louder, and choose differently.

Because freedom isn’t taken all at once.

It’s surrendered one compromise at a time.

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This week’s Raw & Unscripted conversation hits straight at the truth you and I see every day: most people don’t change until life forces them to.

Host, Christopher Rausch, the #NoExcusesCoach, invites guest, Matthew Hill to the Raw & Unscripted Show, and he brings the kind of stories that smack you awake!

From losing his entire income overnight to stumbling into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity… to hitting rock bottom in Covent Garden with a single Belgian franc and choosing bold action instead of panic.

And together, we dig deep into the real reasons people freeze, stall, self-sabotage, or cling to perfection… and why the moment that feels like the end is often the one that launches you into something far bigger than you imagined.

We Get Into:

• Why “I know what to do… but I don’t do it” is a symptom of deeper tolerations.
• How language — the words you casually use every day — quietly shapes your outcomes.
• How to train your mind to pivot without panic (even if you’re used to living in survival mode).
• Why imperfect action beats perfect planning every single time.
• The moment leverage finally becomes strong enough to change you… or break you.

You’ll hear stories of real-life turning points, laughs from unexpected places, and the raw truth behind why some people rise while others stay stuck replaying the same patterns for years.

Please connect with Matthew Hill at his Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillmatthew100/

This is a conversation about courage, clarity, communication, and choosing to act before life chooses for you.

If you’ve been waiting for “the right time,” if you’ve been telling yourself the same story on repeat, or if you’re sitting on the edge of a change you can feel but haven’t yet committed to…

This episode is your nudge, your mirror, your call-out, and your call-forward.

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We’ve all had moments this year we wish we could redo. This episode will show you how those moments reveal your values, your growth, and your next steps.

This week on Raw & Unscripted, host Christopher Rausch, the #NoExcusesCoach is taking a fearless look in the mirror. Not to judge, not to shame— but to finally get honest about how we showed up this year.

Let’s be real: at the start of the year, we all made promises. “This is the year I get healthy.” “This is the year I stop tolerating the crap I’ve put up with for too long.” “This is the year I follow through.”

But now the year is ending… and the question that matters most is this:

Did I honor the commitments I made to myself—or did I negotiate my way out of them?

In this episode, I’m giving you the exact questions that will challenge you, stretch you, and wake you up to your own power. We’ll dig into the moments you’d redo, the truths you avoided, the standards you upheld, and the excuses that quietly stole your momentum.

This isn’t about beating yourself up—this is about reclaiming your integrity, recalibrating your focus, and stepping into next year with clarity instead of hope.

If you’re ready to stop repeating years… and start transforming them…

Then buckle up—because this one is going to hit you right in the heart.

This is Raw. This is real.

This is Raw & Unscripted.

Let’s go.

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You’ve survived so many painful events, and you still don’t give yourself credit for the UNSTOPPABLE warrior you are! Tonight, we’re talking about why even the painful chapters deserve your gratitude.

Please join Raw & Unscripted host Christopher Rausch, the #NoExcusesCoach, because this episode is as real as it gets.

Thanksgiving is a season where we talk about being grateful for the obvious blessings… but we’re going deeper. Anyone can appreciate the sunshine. The growth comes in thanking the thunder.

So tonight, we’re exploring the kind of gratitude most people avoid:

• The gratitude for the losses that revealed who you really are.

• The gratitude for the so-called “failures” that redirected your path.

• The gratitude for the people who left, because it made room for the ones who truly belong.

• The gratitude for the breakdowns that became breakthroughs.

This isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s about reclaiming your power by honoring the entire journey—not just the highlight reel.

I’m going to challenge you, love you, and push you to consider the choices you’re making, the stories you keep repeating, and the life you could be living if you stopped abandoning yourself and started owning your damn truth.

By the end of the episode, you’ll walk away with a new lens:

A lens that sees possibility in the mess…

Strength in the struggle…

And gratitude in the grit.

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start creating a kickass, unstoppable, No-Excuses, results-driven life, then tonight’s Raw & Unscripted episode is exactly where you need to be.

Let’s dig in. Let’s grow. Let’s rise.

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Ever catch yourself drifting through life on autopilot? You’re showing up… but not REALLY showing up? You’re busy… but not connected? You’re doing the things… but the fire is gone? Don't worry...you're definitely not alone!

On this week’s Raw & Unscripted podcast, host and #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch breaks down the real reason you’ve mentally checked out—and how to take back your power, your presence, and your passion.

You’ll discover:

✨ The early signs you’ve been ignoring

✨ Why burnout sneaks up on you

✨ How disengagement is costing you more than you see

✨ Simple ways to reconnect with your goals

✨ How to rebuild momentum even if you feel stuck

If you’ve been drifting… coasting… or feeling “blah,” this episode is your wake-up call—with love, honesty, and zero excuses.

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Are you tired of holding yourself back with excuses that sound like logic? We all tell ourselves stories — but some of those stories are straight-up lies that keep us stuck!

Do any of these sound painfully familiar?

“I don’t have time.”

“I’m not ready yet.”

“It’s just who I am.”

Those lies feel comfortable… but they’re comfort with a cost. In this episode of Raw & Unscripted, host Christopher Rausch, and the world-famous #NoExcusesCoach breaks down the top lies we tell ourselves, why we believe them, and how to shift into unstoppable truth.

If you’re ready to stop settling, start owning, and live free of your own BS — this episode is your wake-up call.

💥 No fluff. No filters. Just truth, compassion, and the tools to change your life — starting now.

🎙️ Listen, take notes, and tag someone who needs to stop lying to themselves too.

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