I Lost Everything and Found My True Self Through Laughter, ep 969

What if the very part of yourself you’re hiding is your greatest gift?

In this powerful episode, Janet Hogan joins Kellan Fluckiger to unpack how humor, shadow work, and radical self-acceptance can transform your pain into power.

From multimillion-dollar loss and shame to personal reinvention through laughter, Janet shows how embracing your darkest parts can unlock the lightest freedom. If you’ve ever felt stuck in “quiet despair,” this conversation is your lifeline.

💥 You’ll Learn:

1. What “quiet despair” really is—and how to escape it.
2. Why ignoring your pain only amplifies it.
3. How shadow work and improv comedy can release years of emotional weight.
4. The truth about your gift (yes, you have one!) and how to stop squandering it.

🔗 Ready to Discover Your Gift?
🎯 Take Janet’s free Core Needs Quiz at https://janethogan.com
💬 Book a 15-minute free call with Janet after the quiz
📘 Listen to more from Kellan at https://yourultimatelifepodcast.com
🔗 Learn more about Kellan at https://kellanfluckigermedia.com

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💬 What’s YOUR shadow self you’ve been hiding? Let’s talk.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro: Meet Janet Hogan & the Power of Humor
01:45 – Becoming the Best Version by Embracing Fear
05:00 – The Fear of Being Seen and the Gift of Laughter
08:10 – Quiet Despair in a Perfect Life
12:30 – Total Collapse: When Success Isn’t Enough
17:15 – Releasing Sadness and Finding Joy
21:45 – How Humor Frees the Shadow Self
27:20 – Shadow Work + Improv = Freedom
34:00 – Discovering Your Gift and Living It Out Loud

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