#85 Turn Fear into Opportunity: Using Self Awareness and the Courage Muscle with Dan Greenwald

TranscendingX - Raw Conversations and Practical Tips to Break Through Stuttering, Communication Fears, and Become Who You Truly Are

Not everyone stutters on their words, but everyone stutters on something: fear, shame, doubt. Today, we explore what it means to face those inner barriers and move forward anyway.

In this episode, Uri sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Dan Greenwald, a strategist, educator, and founder of ThirtyTenZero, a clarity-first framework for navigating growth and reinvention. Dan’s journey began with a childhood stutter, but evolved into a lifelong exploration of what it means to grow through discomfort and live with intention.

This conversation is about far more than speech. It’s about overcoming fear through self-awareness, building a life from the inside out, and developing the inner tools to keep growing when life gets hard.

Dan shares the story behind his transformative personal operating system and how each one helps people transcend personal limitations and take action from a place of purpose.

Whether you’re navigating self-doubt, burnout, or a new season of change, this episode offers practical and empowering tools for personal growth and a reminder that you’re stronger than you think.

In this episode on turning fear into opportunity, you’ll discover:

• The life-shaping moment that sparked Dan’s path to self-awareness
• How to grow your courage muscle and take action through fear
• Tools to help you identify limiting beliefs
• Why overcoming fear through self-awareness leads to lasting change
• How Dan developed the ThirtyTenZero system for aligned living
• The role of active resting in mental and emotional resilience
• New tools for personal growth that work in real life, not just in theory
• A fresh lens on transcending personal limitations, whether it’s stuttering, self-doubt, or another X

TIMESTAMPS

01:28 Dan's Early Struggles with Stuttering

02:03 The Concept of 'Everyone Has a Stutter'

03:38 Navigating Fear and Shame

12:04 Educational Experiences and Influences

29:20 Developing the ThirtyTenZero System

34:45 Harnessing Fear as Opportunity

35:48 The Courage Muscle: Building Resilience

37:01 Parenting and Problem-Solving Skills

39:55 Transcending Personal Challenges

52:52 Active Resting and Energy Farming

01:02:07 Final Thoughts and Reflections

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dan Greenwald is a strategist, educator, and founder of ThirtyTenZero — a clarity-first framework for navigating growth and reinvention. His path has moved through classrooms, startups, real estate deals, and leadership rooms. The common thread: helping people and systems move with purpose. Dan is known for his calm presence, sharp thinking, and ability to guide others through complex moments with structure and trust. He lives in New York City with his wife and three kids.

QUOTES

“Shame is the ultimate pain.” - Dan Greenwald

“ It's natural for all of us to want to stay safe. It's just who we are as creatures.” - Dan Greenwald

ABOUT THE HOST Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator and host of Transcending Stuttering; and former faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. SEE ALL SHOW NOTES http://www.transcendingx.com/podcast

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