165: Voices of Courage with Ken D. Foster - Episode 165165: Voices of Courage with Ken D. Foster - Episode 165
UK Health Radio Podcast
Ken D. Foster and Eric “Mr Awesome” Swanson talk about fear, invisibility, service and aligning with personal values, including Eric’s choice to give up alcohol. Their conversation mixes humour with practical tools for building courage, confidence and a more visible, purpose-led life.
45:32•25 Apr 2026
Finding Your Voice, Ditching Alcohol and Stepping Into “Mr Awesome”
Episode Overview
- Shifting from ego to soul-led choices helps reduce fear and brings more courage and faith into daily life.
- Writing down core values, goals and purposes creates alignment and often leads to clearer action.
- Treating money as an energy exchange, and focusing on giving rather than getting, can transform both impact and income.
- Seeking honest feedback from trusted friends can highlight blind spots and support big changes, such as stopping drinking.
- Simple practices like journalling, speaking into your phone, and genuinely complimenting others can steadily build confidence and presence.
“I got rid of three things I got rid of years ago. I got rid of negativity, coffee, and alcohol.”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol, more purpose, and a stronger voice? This conversation on UK Health Radio’s *Voices of Courage* brings together host Ken D. Foster and guest Eric Swanson (a.k.a. “Mr Awesome”) to talk about visibility, service, and the inner work behind real influence. Aimed at entrepreneurs, speakers, authors and anyone who feels “hidden” despite having something important to say, the episode blends humour, practical tools and deeper reflection.
Ken sets the tone early with the reminder that “talent without visibility stays silent, and purpose without strategy stays small,” while Eric shares his motto, *“no drama, serve others,”* and explains why he gave up negativity, coffee and alcohol to live it. You’ll hear them unpack the tension between ego and soul, and why stillness is key to connecting with what Ken calls the “universal mind”.
Eric talks about alignment as knowing your values, writing them down, and treating money as an energy exchange linked to purpose rather than just chasing “pieces of paper”.
There’s plenty for anyone in recovery or self-development to relate to: Eric describes asking trusted friends for honest feedback, including how comments from John Assaraf and Greg Reid prompted him to stop drinking because they “loved hanging out with you, not the alcohol you.” Ken adds that courage shows up when you step into the unknown, and that repeated small shifts eventually create a calmer, more service-led life.
Practical suggestions run throughout: quick-listing your values, journalling to reprogramme thinking, recording yourself speaking to build confidence, and simply making someone’s day by complimenting them at the checkout. The tone stays light, but the message is clear: your words, your presence and your choices can all change when you put service and self-honesty first.
If you’ve ever felt invisible, stuck chasing money, or worried about speaking up sober, this conversation might be the nudge to ask: what if you really did step into your “Mr or Ms Awesome” self?
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