COMING JUNE 2025
Beyond the bullsh!t
Beyond the bullsh!t
Life is inevitably dramatic, and we have incredible agency over our contribution to the drama. It comes in many forms; gossip, judgment, polarization, exclusion, projection, gaslighting, and …
And here’s the real problem:
Drama fuels stress → and corrodes relationships → The cost is your peace, success, and mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Personally and professionally, drama is skyrocketing; spiking up stress levels, corroding relationships, and chewing away at precious resources. We can’t eliminate drama from existing around us, but we can stop it from controlling us. It is possible to become bulletproof in pursuing an authentically fulfilling life made by our design.
This book is the movement guiding us there. Let’s go together…
“At certain defining moments, you may feel overwhelmed by the drama within and around you. You’ll tire of your own bullsh!t and surrender to the work of transformation. When you're ready to experience drama-free living in your personal and professional relationships, this book is for you.”
-Eric Stephenson, author of Beyond the Bullsh!t: Designing a Drama-Free Life
dra·ma
[ˈdrämə, ˈdramə]
noun
a negative, voluntary action or behavior draining you of time, money, health, and harmonious relationships, creating unnecessary stress in one’s life.
"An excess life of drama ultimately made them ill”
Beyond the Bullsh!t: Designing a Drama-Free Life offers a bold and reflective approach to breaking free from life’s chaos by addressing its root cause: You. Eric Stephenson dives into the truth that all the drama in your life begins and ends with you, challenging readers to take radical responsibility for their choices and actions.
Instead of offering rigid steps or one-size-fits-all advice, this book encourages readers to ask transformative questions and uncover their own answers. It explores the complexities of personal and professional relationships, acknowledging life’s inevitable messiness while empowering readers to navigate it without fueling drama.
By learning to fine-tune your Bullsh!t Meter and focusing on conscious, intentional actions, you’ll conserve your energy, avoid self-sabotaging patterns, and consistently align with your true center. Perfect for seekers committed to growth, Beyond the Bullsh!t delivers the insights and tools needed to claim responsibility, show up authentically, and create a drama-free life.
Coming June 2025
I’m Eric Stephenson, and since 1998, I’ve been immersed in the wellness industry, working globally as an entrepreneur, consultant, and Keynote speaker.
I’ve had the privilege of partnering with world-class brands like Miraval Resorts, Montage Resorts, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons, helping to transform how service providers and guests prioritize self-care. In my spare time, I work on becoming the newest member of The Foo Fighters.
My debut book, Beyond the Bullsh!t: Designing A Drama-Free Life (coming June 2025), is an invitation to step into the next phase of human evolution. It’s time to get past the barriers we create for ourselves and embrace a life free from unnecessary drama—in both our personal and professional relationships.
Drama leads to stress which leads to negative outcomes which leads to costs.
The Drama-Free Philosophy is our shared journey to reclaim authenticity and return to our roots — cutting through the noise and seeking a level of contentment that is not weighed down by the drama around us.
We’re here to build a life that’s deeply aligned with who we are at our core. One that’s grounded, powerful, and unapologetically ours. Like a tree, our growth depends on nurturing every part of ourselves—from the unseen roots of safety and trust to the fruit of contentment—each element working together to create a balanced and drama-free life.
1. Autonomic Nervous System (The Seed): The foundation of our well-being—our body’s response system that influences stress and balance.
2. Safety & Trust (The Roots): The deep emotional and psychological stability that keeps us grounded and secure.
4. Vision & Values (The Branches): Our guiding principles and aspirations that provide direction and meaning in the face of life’s challenges.
3. Self-Care (The Trunk): The vital practices that sustain and nurture us, ensuring we can show up as our true, authentic selves.
6. Contentment (The Fruit-Bearing Tree): The balanced state of fulfillment, where our internal world is aligned with our external reality, enabling us to withstand life’s drama.
5. Life Design (The Leaves): The intentional, actionable steps we take to shape and live the life that aligns with our deepest desires.
“One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshIt.” -Dr. Harry Frankfurt
The bullsh!t meter is our essential tool for navigating the noise and cutting through the drama in our lives. It’s a mechanism for discerning truth from deception—whether it’s the stories we tell ourselves, the pressures of society, or the manipulative tactics of others. It’s about developing the clarity to recognize when we’re rationalizing, avoiding uncomfortable truths, or indulging in self-deception.
By tuning into this internal meter, we’ll build the awareness to stop letting external forces control our narrative. We’ll step into our truth and make decisions grounded in integrity and authenticity, freeing us from the type of suffering that comes from ignoring the bullish!t.
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Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it. —Brian Tracy