Raw & Unscripted with Christopher Rausch

If my days were numbered, what would I want my son Jackson to know about living a successful life? What would I tell the world if I only had one microphone and one shot to say it all?That’s the space I’m stepping into tonight. No script. No ego. Just heart, presence, and the truth as I see it.Hi, I'm Christopher Rausch, aka the #NoExcusesCoach and host of the top-rated podcast Raw & Unscripted. I'm so thankful you joined me for this candid share. Here’s what I know: Success isn’t about stuff—it’s about people. It’s about giving the best human experience WE can, everywhere you go. It’s about being authentic, asking questions that matter, and seeking to understand before demanding to be understood.I want you to walk away knowing we’re more the same than different. That unity is possible when we choose solutions over problems, love over fear. That life isn’t about scrolling through someone else’s highlight reel—it’s about drinking in the moments with your kids, your friends, your partner, your community.If t

The Meaning of Life 2.0This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a wake-up call. Whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or just craving something real, this episode will remind you what truly matters. No fluff, no BS—just practical, heartfelt truths to help you stop existing and start living.This week on the Raw & Unscripted podcast with Christopher Rausch, it’s the #NoExcusesCoach and his brothers Walt McKinley and Jock Brocas, breaking down the life essentials we all tend to overlook. If you’re feeling like you’re spinning your wheels or stuck in the grind, this episode is for YOU.

This is Christopher Rausch, your #NoExcusesCoach, but most importantly, someone who truly cares about YOU! Yes, you are a ROCKSTAR to me! Why? Because you made it this far and you are still growing! #LetsGoNow, I’ll be straight with you — I’ve never been more worried or more excited about the future. Not for me really, but for my 8-year-old son. The world he’s inheriting is changing fast — AI, economies, leadership… it’s all shifting. So guess what buttercup? You and me? We need to be proactive, not reactive. Dig? In this episode of Raw & Unscripted, I share the mindsets and lessons centering around these three main headings: The Old World Isn’t Coming BackAdaptability Is the New SuperpowerLead Yourself FirstThis is what I’m teaching myself and him to thrive not just survive. Plus, to love people and enjoy all the moments. Get this: this message will be full of passion and intention for everyone hearing this message to take ownership, responsibility, and be excited about the future because it's coming, re

What if the anger, guilt, or shame you’ve been carrying your whole life wasn’t meant to destroy you—but to teach you? In this episode of Raw & Unscripted, host Christopher Rausch, aka the #NoExcusesCoach is breaking down the most common negative emotions we face and uncovering their roots. You’ll learn how to see your past through a different lens and finally release the weight that’s been holding you back.✨ Here’s what you’ll discover:Why your biggest negative emotions are tied to your childhood—and how they shape your adult decisions.How anger, guilt, fear, shame, and sadness can become your teachers instead of your tormentors.A simple shift to stop reacting to emotions—and start responding with clarity and strength.How to reframe your emotional story so it fuels your growth instead of your excuses.

Transformation doesn’t happen by accident—it happens with a plan, action, and the courage to live fully in the present. This week, my guest Stephen R. Smith proves exactly how powerful that truth can be.This week the #NoExcusesCoach and host of the Raw & Unscripted Podcast Christopher Rausch is joined by Stephen R. Smith. An influential leader in the self-improvement arena, President and Founder of the Live with Nature Foundation, and host of The Get To Know Broadcast on e360tv.Stephen’s story is nothing short of transformational. From producing award-winning television shows to becoming an international author, his passion for empowerment, mental health advocacy, and positive transformation shines through everything he does.In this conversation, Stephen and I dive into:

One day, your body or mind is going to send you a bill for all the times you put yourself last. The question is—are you going to pay it with regret later, or invest in yourself now?"Christopher Rausch, the #NoExcusesCoach, and host of the Raw & Unscripted podcast—live every Tuesday at 7pm PST / 10pm EST—is bringing the heat this week. And it’s coming straight from love, because "I’ve watched too many people drain themselves dry while showing up for everyone else but themselves."Listen: you can’t pour from an empty cup. We get busy—caring for everyone but ourselves—until BAM—that diagnosis slaps us awake. Don’t let that be your cue. Tune in for potent, real-world strategies I’ve used personally and with clients to become a self-love care machine.We’re talking:Mental armor in a chaotic world.Physical micro-habits that stack into massive change.Spiritual fuel that keeps your soul lit.No digging into research. Just raw, real tools you can use today. And yes—your time is now. The longer you wait, the higher th

Setbacks are the gut punches life throws at us when we least expect it. Rejection, disappointment, failure—call it what you want, it stings. In this conversation, led by the #NoExcusesCoach himself, Christopher Rausch, the Raw & Unscripted podcast brings you the topic of handling setbacks and rejection. Here is a little of what you can expect to learn in this episode: - Why setbacks can be your greatest turning point — if you handle them right.- The mindset shift that turns rejection from a wound into wisdom.- How to stop the negative self-talk that keeps you stuck in disappointment.- The specific actions you can take immediately to reset and bounce back.- Real talk about the cost of staying down vs. the rewards of getting back up.- How to write your own comeback story before life writes it for you.But here’s the truth: what you do in the minutes, hours, and days after the blow determines whether it’s a stepping stone or a tombstone. Are you subscribed to the podcast? Catch up on previous episodes at http

Let’s get brutally honest—because playing small is getting you nowhere.In this episode, I’m answering YOUR rawest, realest questions about life, success, fear, relationships, and why the hell you keep getting in your own way. Yep… I said it. And I’m not holding back.If you’ve been chasing clarity, craving momentum, or just sick of your own excuses—this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

If you’re tired of your own excuses and ready to finally face the truth, this episode will shake your soul!Serena and I rip the Band-Aid off the lies we tell ourselves and get brutally honest about what it takes to truly heal and move forward.Please join host and #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch on this episode #327 of the Raw & Unscripted podcast!! She’s back—again. And for good reason. Serena Bufalino, the heart and hammer behind Help Heal Humanity (www.HelpHealHumanity.org), returns to Raw & Unscripted for her most powerful conversation yet.We dive deep—into mindset, fear, truth, and radical ownership. This episode is a wake-up call wrapped in love. We’re talking:⚡ Why facing your reality is the gateway to freedom⚡ How your diet, sleep, hydration, and movement actually fuel your mindset⚡ What happens when you stop tolerating the BS and start owning your life⚡ Why imperfect action beats perfect excuses every damn time⚡ How gratitude and intention rewire your brain and crush negative self-talkThis

There comes a moment in life where you look in the mirror and realize… you’ve outgrown the person you worked so hard to become.Please join host Christopher Rausch, the #NoExcusesCoach, for a phenomenal edition of the Raw & Unscripted show! This week, our returning guest and dear friend Scott Goyette and I dive deep into what it means to evolve, let go of ego, and find success on your terms.

Are you tired of pushing, grinding, and constantly trying to prove you're worthy? Yeah… me too.In this episode of the Raw & Unscripted Podcast, join me the #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch, as I pull back the curtain and get real about something most of us avoid: burnout masked as ambition. I'm talking straight to the part of you that’s exhausted, mentally drained, spiritually disconnected—and still trying to "just keep going."Truth is: if you don’t give yourself a break, life will force one on you. Your body will scream, your mind will crash, and your spirit will check out.In this episode of Raw & Unscripted, I’m sharing why rest is not weakness, how to recognize the warning signs before it's too late, and how to shift from hustle to healing—without losing your drive or your identity.If you've ever struggled with guilt when slowing down, if you’ve tied your worth to your output, or if you feel like something’s gotta give... this one’s for you.

We’re halfway through the year… so let’s get brutally honest: Have you really made the progress you promised yourself back in January? Or have excuses, distractions, and old habits crept back in?Please join the #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted Podcast LIVE Tuesdays at 7pm (PST) / 10pm (EST)!!!! In this episode of Raw & Unscripted, we're taking the gloves off and getting real about where we’re at—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Come join us for the 3rd installment in this very special series dedicated to men's mental health. Come join me and three special men of my life, Walt McKinley, Lee Hite, Paul "Roscoe" White, as we get raw and vulnerable talking all things masculinity and the journey of healing and loving ourselves in spite of challenging and sometimes overwhelming circumstances.  Now more than ever it's important and vital for strong men to share their real selves with one another as we breakdown and breakthrough our struggles with our own mental health. Come join what will be a powerful conversation as each of us shares our own respective challenges with finding balance between being masculine without the egoic toxicity many men suffer from. More importantly, the how, what, why, and everything in between to ensure our successful growth during challenging periods of our lives. Please bring your questions and engagement to the conversation! We're all in this together and our goal is to inspire you and your boys to get to

Please join the #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted Podcast LIVE Tuesdays evenings at 7pm (PST) / 10pm (EST)!!!! This week on Raw & Unscripted, we continue our powerful Men's Mental Health Awareness Month series with two strong, soulful men: Jock Brocas and Eric Jackson. These guys have huge hearts and minds to share amazing gifts of growth and challenge with you! We’re diving deep into the real conversations most men are afraid to have—grieving losses, forgiving others and ourselves, navigating the shifts that come with growing older, and uncovering what truly matters as we mature.In this raw and emotionally charged episode, Jock and Eric open up about:The hidden layers of grief and how to move through it with purposeWhy forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s freedomHow age brings clarity, and why your priorities must evolve with your growthWhat it means to be an emotionally grounded man in today’s worldThis is not just another podcast—this is a wake-up call for every man who's b

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and for the first time in six years, I’m doing something raw, real, and radically different.Please join me the #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted Podcast LIVE Tuesdays at 7pm (PST) / 10pm (EST). I'm sitting down with some of the most powerful, purpose-driven men I know for a no-BS, soul-level three-part series that will shake you awake.This week I welcome brothers Lee Hite and Christopher Allen - both previous guests on my podcasts. These gentlemen bring a wealth of experience and wisdom to share with you in this in-depth conversation.We're diving deep into the real sh*t most men aren’t taught to talk about:

What happens when you drop the mask, speak your truth, and get real about the fears holding you back?*********A P O L O G I E S ****** For the echo in the convo. Tried everything to remove it but the coaching conversation is just too powerful not to share! Thank you for understanding *****Please join the #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted Podcast every Tuesday evening 7pm (PST) / 10pm (EST)!! In this powerful live coaching session, I guide my guest through the discomfort of vulnerability, the trap of excuses, and the lies we tell ourselves when chasing a dream feels too big or too far away. We rip the Band-Aid off and get to the root — through clarity, honesty, and fire-tested questions — to uncover what’s been silently stopping him.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost confidence, or wondered if you’re really capable of that dream...This episode isn’t just a listen — it’s a wake-up call.

Are YOU ready to ditch your excuses, tolerations, and become the BADASS you KNOW is somewhere inside of you? Get ready ladies and gents because this episode will go down as pure FIRE between myself and my guest!!! #TakeNotesVideocast Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/tz_5qmThiXoJoining Christopher Rausch this week on the Raw & Unscripted Show could be a future Marvel Super Hero! Ariel Zeigler is a POWERHOUSE of mind, body, and soul!! We intend on having a deep conversation about getting super disciplined, clear on your goals, and ways to become truly UNSTOPPABLE once and forever!! To find out about Ariel please visit https://m.facebook.com/ariel.zeigler.7 and on IG @ Arielzeigler1 Bring your questions and comments to the LIVE conversation!!! Missed any old episodes? https://bit.ly/2Njtvf9 and subscribe to the audio podcast at Apple Podcasts  https://apple.co/3RHpNe8 or wherever you get your podcasts!#ImposterSyndrome #Discipline #Worthiness #Mindset #Confidence #Results #Clarity #Motivation

"You're not stuck—you’re resisting who you're meant to become."Are you tired of pretending? Tired of chasing external success while feeling empty inside?This episode is your wake-up call.Please join the #NoExcusesCoach himself Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted Podcast LIVE every Tuesday evening at 7pm (PST) / 10pm (EST). We’re diving headfirst into the real stuff that no one wants to talk about:The ego that keeps us stuck in survival mode

What happens when you put the coach in the hot seat? You get real, raw answers that just might hit closer to home than you expectPlease join the #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted Podcast for another powerful teaching conversation! This week we're putting Christopher in the hot seat—and answering YOUR questions live on the mic. No scripts. No filters. Just real, raw, in-the-moment coaching that challenges him just as much as it might challenge you.Over the past 6 years, these episodes have become fan favorites—because they’re vulnerable, unexpected, and brutally honest. And each question? It’s a mirror. A moment to pause, reflect, and push through the BS that holds us all back.

Success isn’t out of reach—you’re just choking on your own excuses. In this episode, I call out the 6 lies you're telling yourself and drop the mindset tools to finally shut them down.Please join the #NoExcusesCoach Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted Podcast as he shares the lies we tell ourselves about success. And, more importantly, the strategies to implement for the various lies we are guilty of saying:“I’m not good enough.”“I don’t have time.”“I need to be perfect.”“I have to have it all figured out.”“Success is only for the lucky ones.”“I’m too old / too young / too late.”