Illuminating Lives with Israel Smith
By Israel Smith
I’ll share how you can make simple changes to your mindset, habits, and choices, to stop those racing thoughts and create more time, more energy, more balance and a lighter, calmer head and heart.
Get ready to learn how to thrive in our uncertain world, prioritise your own well-being and mental health, improve your relationships, rediscover some fun, and get back on track to living your best life every day.
I'm stoked you're here.
Illuminating Lives with Israel SmithApr 06, 2023
How To Rest Like A Champ – S5EP008
Today's world is all about that hustle. Go! Move! Faster! More Productive! Bigger! Better!
Ugh. It makes me feel ill. Fuuuuuuck thaaaaaaat.
I'm all about that REST. Giving ourselves little moments (or big ones) of rest, nourishment, relaxation, that help nurture and recharge our inner batteries and ignite our creativity and innovation.
So today I delve into why rest is so important, some different ways it can look (hint: not just sleep/naps), and HOW to Rest Like A Champ.
Get this episode in your earholes, stat.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
For all the shownotes, links, and a full transcript, visit the episode page on my website: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep008/
Are You A Future Thief? – S5EP007
I was driving home from the beach earlier this week, and something I saw made me think about the choices we make each and every day, and how they impact our future selves.
We make choices to STEAL from our future selves. All. The. Time.
But WHY? What motivates us to make those choices? What are the consequences of those choices? How can we stop this harmful practice and make better choices that support our future selves instead?
Take a listen. It's all in here.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
For all the Show Notes, Links, and a Full Transcript, visit the episode page here: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep007/
Why You Need To Have Your Own Back – S5 EP006
As I was saying a few episodes ago, change is constant, and is going to happen to us ALL the time. We have no freaking idea what life is going to throw at us from one moment to the next, and we swim in a pool of almost complete uncertainty almost all of the time.
So how to we manage that? How do we consistently show up for ourselves and the people we care about in life? How do we learn to be better at our emotions, moods, energy, and handle the varied and challenging circumstances we get handed each new day by good ol' life?
We learn to Have Our Own Back.
That's what I get into today. What I mean by that statement, why it's so important, and crucially HOW to get started having your own back.
Have a listen, learn what it means to have your own back, and let me know how this helped you.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
For all episode and other links, plus a full transcript and other resources from this episode, visit the episode page on my website here: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep006/
Let Your Curiosity Lead You – S5EP005
Our ability to be curious is correlated with our ability to LIVE, not simply exist.
Curiosity has the power to improve our relationship with ourselves, our sense of fun/play, our connection with our loved ones, our motivation, and our ability to enjoy life.
Are you curious to listen to this episode? I hope so!
Get started now, and let me know what you think.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
For all the links, shownotes, and a full transcript, visit the episode page on my website: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep005/
What Do You Want? – S5EP004
When I ask this question, most of my clients have NO idea to start with, except "Not this."
That's fine! Start there. Knowing what you DON'T want is the start of identifying what you DO want.
The idea of “wanting” something is often accompanied by self-judgement, self-censorship, and shame.
But unless we get clear on what we actually want in life, we will never know how to invest our time, what we need to change, and how to move ourselves toward the life/thing we want.
I believe it’s OK to want what we want. I also think it’s our responsibility to own our desires/wants, and take action to bring them into existence.
In this episode I explore the kinds of things stopping us from understanding what we want, plus an exercise to help you figure out what you DO want.
Get all the episode links here: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep004/
How To Handle Change Like A Legend – S5EP003
Change is inevitable. It is always occurring, every day, every second. All around us. Plants, insects, people, business, economy, government, weather... You name it, it's changing. Every. Single. Day.
So, how do we handle that? What stops us from wanting to change? What causes us to be bad at navigating change, and how can we handle it better? That's what I want to share with you in this episode.
Check out the full set of links, shownotes, and a transcript of this episode on my website: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep003/
All Work & No Play Makes You Unhappy AF – S5EP002
All Work & No Play Makes You Unhappy AF – S5 EP002
If you spend all your time working, providing for your family, doing everything for everyone else, and never taking any time for yourself… I guarantee you will reach a point where you burnout, start hating life, or possibly even wipeout with depression. (Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt.)
Life is meant to involve play and fun. We are meant to ENJOY life as well as work. Work to live, not live to work, yeah? Nearly every client of mine started off with NO joy, play or fun in their life. And it was a major problem.
But when I challenged them about this, and they started prioritising play, making time for enjoyment for its own sake, and GODS FORBID actually putting themselves first occasionally…. THAT is when things really started to shift.
They started smiling more, being more present and less resentful with their family and at work, and finding something to look forward to each day or week.
I don’t care what you do. Bird watching? Flying? Making model tanks out of plastic? Cataloguing worms? Who cares. What matters is you HAVE FUN in your life.
And if you can’t even comprehend what play it fun looks like but you KNOW something has to change, book me for a 1hr Breakthrough Call today. I have a couple spots on my calendar and I promise the time and money you invest will change your life.
Book and pay online - link in bio or here: https://israelsmith.com/shop/breakthrough/
Once you’ve paid I’ll get you on my calendar ASAP.
Let me know how you enjoy this episode, and if you want support, book me for a clarity call here:
https://israelsmith.com/coachme
All show notes, other links, and full transcript available on the episode page on my website: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep002/
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
How To Design A Great Life – S5 EP001
It's been a minute, eh? I've been kicking my brain all over the place, surfing loads, crying a bit, working through some shame and other stuff (details in future episodes).
But this year more than anything I want you to know that I am here to help you live a better life.
So here's an episode to give you a bit of an overview of how to design a great life. Feel like life needs a tune-up? Take a listen. Even if you love your life, but if you're curious about how it might be lighter, calmer, more fun? Listen up.
Let me know how you enjoy this episode, and if you want support, book me for a clarity call here:
https://israelsmith.com/coachme
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
For the rest of the shownotes, a transcript, and all the other links, go here: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s5ep001/
I'm Taking A Break – See You In 2023!
I'm Taking A Break – See You In 2023!
This is my last episode for 2022... I need a break, a sabbatical, a rest. In this quick episode, I talk about why.
I am still working with clients through this time, so if you want to contact me about 1:1 coaching or working with your company, please contact me via the links at my website – israelsmith.com.
Get all the other show-notes and links over here: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s4ep11/
Don't Should All Over Yourself – S4 EP10
Don't Should All Over Yourself
Let me tell you a story about my body's response to challenges, threats, and stresses. And while I'm at it, I want to share about Acceptance, Self-Talk, and the dangers inherent with the word "Should".
Let me know how this episode landed. Send me an email, or drop me a DM on IG. 😃❤️🙏
Get all the other show-notes and links over here: https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s4ep10/
I've Forgiven Myself... Can You Do The Same? – S4 EP09
I've Forgiven Myself... Can You Do The Same?
Forgiveness is a powerful, transformative act of compassion – releasing resentment, anger, and the belief that the past could have been another way.
But what about self-forgiveness? Inspired by a social media post earlier this week –https://www.instagram.com/p/Cko2mCAPwUU/ – I decided to do a bit of a deep dive into forgiveness.
Enjoy, and please tell me how this episode served you. Send me an email, or drop me a DM on IG. 😃❤️🙏
Get all the other show-notes and links over here:
https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s4ep09/
Why You Don't Know What You Want... – S4 EP08
Why You Don't Know What You Want...
If I were to ask you "What do you want?" ... Would you be able to answer? Would you know? AND... would you even be answering from your own true, authentic desires of what you want? Or, would your answer be skewed with the desires/pressures/motivations of your environment, social and otherwise?
It's crucial that we know what we truly want and desire in this life. For, without that, where are we going and how do we weigh the important choices of our life?
Learn all about the barriers in the way between you and knowing truly what you want, AND some steps on how to get through those barriers and connect more deeply to your true desires.
And, as discussed in the episode, check out my Life Alignment Survey here: https://israelsmith.com/lifealignmentsurvey/
Get all the other show-notes and links over here:
https://israelsmith.com/podcasts/s4ep08/
What Are You Tolerating? – S4 EP07
What Are You Tolerating?
This question has the power to radically transform your life. What are you tolerating? What are you putting up with? What have you normalised in your life? What kinds of things have become part of the background noise of your life, that you previously would have taken exception to?
Take a listen. Be courageous. Find some time to spend on yourself where you can take inventory of your life, and by all means, check out my Life Alignment Survey here: https://israelsmith.com/lifealignmentsurvey/
For all the links, references, specific episode and general podcast details, visit the dedicated episode page on my website:
The Training Montage – It's ALL The Work – S4 EP06
The Training Montage – It's ALL The Work.
You know what I mean, right? The Training Montage is the sequence in any sports film where the protagonist goes from being a rank amateur with hardly any skills, to suddenly getting fitter, faster, better, stronger... and able to not only keep up with the incumbent hero, but ultimately take them down and become the new hero themselves.
This episode is all about how that entire ENTIRE montage is a lie. It's all a lie. It's not how life works. Want to know how life REALLY works? (I'm sure you can guess...) Take a listen to this episode, and share it around.
For all the links, references, specific episode and general podcast details, visit the dedicated episode page on my website:
The Rest Is The Work – S4 EP05
The Rest Is The Work. Slow Down To Speed Up. Let Go To Take Hold. Sharpen The Saw. etc...
I could have written any one of about a dozen titles for this episode, as it shows up in countless different ways in my life, and no doubt yours too. Take a listen as I dig into the story behind my upcoming workshops, and how stress, tension headaches, and finally letting myself rest, culminated in my subconscious delivering what I needed the whole time.
For all the links, references, specific episode and general podcast details, visit the dedicated episode page on my website:
Feeling Safe in a Chaotic World – S4 EP04
Feeling Safe in a Chaotic World.
What do I mean by Safe? And how can we feel safe, regardless of the external circumstances of our lives? In this episode I dig right into this idea of safety, and how it plays out in our lives. Whether we are in a fight/flight state, or in our rest/digest/relax state, makes a massive difference to how we show up, how we work, learn, behave, and even how our bodies respond to our circumstances.
For all the links, references, specific episode and general podcast details, visit the dedicated episode page on my website:
Hard Conversations (R U OK?) – S4 EP03
Hard Conversations (R U OK?) ...
Last week (as I publish this) was R U OK? Day. The day is a global phenomenon, all about asking that simple question "Are You OK?" and starting conversations that can change – and save – lives. It's a day of bringing awareness to suicide and its prevalence, and bringing some old-fashioned connection back to our lives, human to human, to help slow down / zero out the rates of suicide.
In this episode I reflect on the nature of hard conversations. We get scared, we don't know what to do, what to say, or how to approach them, and more than anything, we often shy away from feeling uncomfortable about having hard chats.
It's something I've recently experienced in my own life, as well as via R U OK? Day, and it's something I'm teaching as part of a corporate workshop through the latter part of this year.
For all the links, references, specific episode and general podcast details, visit the dedicated episode page on my website:
Unplug / Empty Space – S4 EP02
Unplug. Create some Empty Space.
In this episode I talk about the power of NOT force-feeding ourselves media, and unplugging from the digital/online "matrix" we currently live in.
I also talk about the importance of Empty Space and how much it can add to our life, by – among other things – allowing ourselves to get bored!
It's come up a few times in my own life, my family's life, as well as with my clients. Enjoy and let me know what you liked most about this episode.
For all the links, references, specific episode and general podcast details, visit the dedicated episode page on my website:
You Are Your Own Silver Bullet – S4 EP01
Welcome to Season 4! A new season brings new energy, a bit of spring-cleaning, and a new approach to these show notes (among other things).
In this episode I deep-dive into where I've been at for the past few months, including a bit of a detour via the mental/emotional wilderness. I'm back on deck (obvs) but it's been quite the ride. So tune in and listen to the adventure, plus a grab-bag of takeaways I personally learned, which I'm sure will give you some insights for your own life too!
For all the links, references, specific episode and general podcast details, visit the dedicated episode page on my website:
You Don't Have To Do It All Alone with Josh Kline
Welcome to the last episode of Season 3 - the Dad's Guide To Thrive Season - of the Illuminating Lives podcast. I'm thrilled and proud of the interviews and conversations I've had across these 12 episodes, and I'm sure they're a valuable resource for men and dads just looking to learn more about what we're doing in life!
It's perfect that we're finishing up with Josh Kline, and his message that you don't have to do it all alone. We cover a LOT of ground here, including his work with corporates about giving and receiving feedback, building culture, and the access points of Relationship, Truth and Identity.
There were so many golden moments in this chat with Josh Kline, so I'm just gonna get out of the way and let you listen.
Enjoy the chat and let me know what you love the most! My contact details are below.
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Invest In Yourself And Just BE... with Mac Slone
Mac Slone is such a delight to chat with – with his thick Northern English accent, his family-oriented world view, and his wicked sense of humour, I truly smiled the entire way through our conversation.
In this episode Mac talks about how many jobs he's had, all from the perspective of working hard and providing for his family ... and how that worked for him, until it didn't. We talk about his experience with Jim Fortin's TCP program (where we first met), the power of moving your attention, and the benefits ultimately of investing in yourself.
Enjoy the chat and let me know what you love the most! My contact details are below.
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Creating A Better Life Starts With Your Identity with Jason McCleery
I met Jason McCleery almost a year ago and appeared on his podcast, talking about depression and anxiety. This time it's me interviewing him and chatting about getting fit, building a better marriage and a better life.. and starting with our Identity.
Jason talks about his Identity notebook, where he brainstormed each part of his life and how he wanted to show up for himself, his wife, his kids, his work, and his community.
It's taken me so long to edit and publish this episode (Sorry Jason!) that his "Epic Dad Podcast" has now evolved into the "Epic Marriage Podcast". You can find his website link below, which includes the latest links to his podcast and social media handles.
Enjoy the chat and let me know what you love the most! My contact details are below.
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Changing Careers, Health Challenges and Having Fun with Charlie McCarron
It's been a while, hey listeners?! I've had a bunch of wild adventures happening in my personal and work worlds, which I will unpack separately in a solo episode once I wrap up publishing this series of interviews (only a couple more to go!)
For now, I am super excited to share this chat with Charlie McCarron, where we talk about his most recent career change, having a child with a chronic health condition, managing anger, and the typical male responses we have both dropped into unconsciously at different points in our lives.
It's a beautiful chat made all the more enjoyable by Charlie's musical Irish accent – but I must warn you there's a decent drop of f*bombs on this episode. I blame Charlie and his Irish-ness hahah
Enjoy the chat and let me know what you love the most! My contact details are below.
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Letting Go & Finding Purpose with Jon Alcon
This episode is truly a conversation, rather than an interview. While I was asking Jon questions, I was doing just as much learning, integrating, and discussing with him to help my understanding. I apologise in advance for my poor audio quality - my microphone was misbehaving!
Jon and I cover a LOT of ground in this chat. We talk about his journey, starting at being 50 pounds overweight, and losing it all to be his fittest and healthiest self. His journey from being a fitness coach to becoming a lifestyle coach for men, and the work he now does to support men finding their purpose and sense of self love and appreciation, is truly inspiring.
Jon is a coach for men helping them prioritize their biggest assets – themselves. As he says: “After becoming a family man we often put ourselves on the backburner and we end up losing our identity and need to rediscover who we are.”
I learned so much from this chat with Jon, and I am sure you will also.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
GUEST LINKS: You can connect and learn more about Jon here:
Website: www.jonalcon.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachingWithJon/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jonalcon/SPECIAL OFFER: You can book a complimentary clarity and strategy call with Jon and his team by visiting his website and clicking on “Book A Call”.
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Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
A Peaceful Divorce & A Major Career Change with Jeffrey Mort
Jeffrey Mort has radically up-ended his life in recent years; peacefully and amicably divorcing his wife of 17 years, finishing up his long-term trade of electrical contracting, and now starting a new career as a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner.
Through this conversation we go in-depth into his journey, and Jeffrey graciously shares many lessons about how his Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices have been vital to his sense of resilience and balance.
Jeffrey loves to empower Soul-aligned Entrepreneurs with the tools and support to rebalance their energy & wellness in as little as 21 days so that they can show up 100% to serve themselves, their family and their clients.
Unlike conventional medicine, trendy diets and extreme fitness programs, Jeffrey helps his clients get results by eliminating the guessing using at-home functional medicine lab tests, personalized natural protocols and supportive integrative health education. Jeffrey is one of the few who loves what he does!
Enjoy this conversation, and I’m excited to hear your takeaways.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
GUEST LINKS: You can connect and learn more about Jeffrey here:
Website: www.loveenergywellness.com Instagram: @love.energy.wellnessSPECIAL OFFER: Jeffrey would like to offer all listeners a Complimentary consultation to discover how to overcome your number one health challenge! Visit his website, or contact him via Instagram for more details and to book.
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Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Choice, Practice & Hot Cocoa Breath with Jeff Wenberg
Jeff Wenberg has taken quite the journey from musician, to marketer, in Minneapolis USA. (Mmm.) He joined the interview sporting a fresh cut on his forehead thanks to his son rolling part of a table across the room! We get deeply into how important it is to choose how we respond - especially in moments like that - how parenting is a series of practices, and the value of the Hot Cocoa Breath.
Jeff's Official Bio:
Jeff has been a digital marketer for over 10 years. In that time he has helped companies scale to multiple 7 figures…and his family scale from 2 to 4. He helps entrepreneurs develop their marketing plan while helping his kids see what is possible in their lives. He believes we all have a choice in any given situation and it’s up to you what choice you make. If you have a business that needs to develop a tangible marketing plan that helps you build an audience of the exact people that want to buy from you then contact me for a free assessment to see what you need to move to the next level in your business.
I loved this chat, and I can't wait for you to dig into it.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Tailgating & How Kids Change The Game with Todd Giannattasio
Todd Giannattasio is a massive sports fan, and in this Dad's Guide To Thrive episode we talk about how his relationship with sports changed as he became a parent. I learn what "tailgating" is when it comes to American sports, and I accidentally start the episode making Todd feel OLD for his vast experience in the digital marketing space.
Todd Giannattasio is a veteran marketing expert who has been featured by Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Huffington Post for his proven systems to grow brands online and build engaged audiences in our constantly evolving, digital world. His combination of fundamental principles and modern marketing strategies are what create a force multiplier for businesses. He is now on a mission to help passionate entrepreneurs grow their online platform so they can reach more people and have a great impact.
NOTE: I was having some internet delays while recording this episode, so there are a couple of laggy moments where there's a satellite delay when speaking to Todd. Sorry!
I'd love to know what you think about our chat, and what else you'd like to hear about in this style of episode?
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Big Challenges & Asking For Help with Scott Raylor
In this Dad's Guide To Thrive episode Scott Raylor and I talk about his own journey as a new Dad, his wife's challenges she faced after their daughter was born, and the different relationships we have with our parents and how they "help" us.
Scott is a husband to Charlotte and father to 2.5yo daughter Violet, works as a videographer in Brisbane for Queensland University of Technology, supporting students by producing, engineering and helping create audio and visual media productions that engage their audience and exceed the clients' expectations. Scott is also a visual artist who loves to tell stories through different mediums, exploring abstract themes: memories, reflections, nostalgia. He loves to explore the spiritual and his connection with spirit through his family and environment.
Enjoy the chat, and please share this episode with friends and family!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Website: www.scottraylor.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/scott.raylor Scott's Podcast "Aligned Dad": podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/aligned-dad/id1590741013-----
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Becoming A Dad Later In Life with Thomas Sanders-Corridan
Welcome back to Dad's Guide To Thrive! In this episode I'm talking with Thomas Sanders-Corridan all about becoming a Dad late in life, separating from his child's mother, and the remarkable power of love to cure all ills.
Thomas is a business consultant and Entrepreneur's Circle Certified Coach based in the UK. He has run and managed businesses in 8 different countries, and uses his diverse life and experience to accelerate the businesses of his clients around the world. A single dad to one young son, Thomas's most heartfelt desire is to connect with people he can help. He is also quick to apologise if you are brand new to business, a whiney, naturally negative soul, or generally unclear where your moral compass points... He will NOT be of any use to you.
Enjoy the chat, and please share this episode with anyone who might benefit from the frank and open discussion!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Parenthood and Lifestyle Habits with Michael Ricchio
Welcome to Dad's Guide To Thrive – an interview series where I'll be having deep, open, vulnerable chats with Dads in business, leadership, entrepreneurship - all about what fathers are struggling with and how they're managing themselves, energy, emotions, relationships, etc.
My intention is to normalise conversations about the kinds of challenges Dads are facing, help more Dads feel heard and seen, and encourage Dads to get the support they need to Thrive and operate as their best selves.
This week I'm chatting with Michael Ricchio, a business owner, coach, father, and husband who runs a fitness facility outside of Chicago, IL and holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. His focused work is in the lifestyle habits that improve all aspects of health, happiness, and success.
We cover a bunch of interesting topics including parenthood, running, habit change, and his adventures launching a new fitness business in October 2019, only a few short months before COVID hit and closed down the USA.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Dad's Guide To Thrive - An Interview Series with Real Dads
Dear Listener,
After spending the first chunk of 2022 publishing all new episodes on my Thrive Methodology (Season 2) I've realised I want to collect all my Dad's Guide To Thrive Interviews and publish them as Season 3, starting with this quick intro episode.
I've already published a small number of these episodes (including this one), but I have plenty more waiting in the wings that I'm editing right now and will be releasing soon. Please take a listen or a re-listen, share them around, and get excited for this upcoming season!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Hey friend, listener, mate, chum, etc etc...
I'm EXCITED. I'm launching a new interview series RIGHT HERE on this podcast. It's called "Dad's Guide To Thrive" and is a series of chats with real dads, from all over the world, all about what we need to thrive.
I'll be having deep, open, vulnerable chats with Dads in business, leadership, entrepreneurship - all about what fathers are struggling with and how they're managing themselves, energy, emotions, relationships, etc.
My intention is to normalise conversations about the kinds of challenges Dads are facing, help more Dads feel heard and seen, and encourage Dads to get the support they need to Thrive and operate as their best selves.
First episode/interview drops in a week.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Thrive Extras – Part 2: Commitments & Boundaries
It's the final episode in my Thrive Series! Woot woot!
This episode we go deep into some Long Game strategies... taking a look at Commitments, and Boundaries. I mention a few things in the show that I promised to link / include here:
My previous episodes on Commitment are here:
S1EP007 Commitment. (And being cut off by floods.) S1EP015 Are You Overcommitted?Boundaries Questions:
What are you willing to accept in life/work/relationships? What are you no longer willing to accept? What are you tolerating in yourself? What are you tolerating in others? What are some boundaries you can create here?How To Set Boundaries:
Operating from a place of peace, strength, confidence and power. (The FEELING behind the DOING.)
The formula is:
When happens, I feel .
I am no longer willing to accept/tolerate .
If continues, I will .
Thanks for playing along! If you need or want more support in putting YOUR Thrive List into place, get in touch for a 1:1 powerful coaching conversation today.
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Tell me what you got out of this episode. I'd love to continue the conversation!
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Thrive Extras – Part 1: Certainty Anchors & Mood Boosters
Let's be real: no matter how good we are at setting up our life all "just so"... curveballs and unexpected circumstances can come out of nowhere and knock us sideways. This is where these two "Extras" come in super handy - like a set of cheat sheets for what to do when we feel uncertain, flapping around in the breeze, or perhaps flat, down, negative and struggling – even after we've done all the Thrive Steps for the day.
Digging into Certainty Anchors and Mood Boosters – powerful tools to help us feel better IN THE MOMENT – and re-centre us back onto our Thrive path of being our best, showing up powerfully for those we love and serve, and Illuminating our own Lives.
Make sure you go here to signup and grab your Thrive List template: https://israelsmith.com/thrive
I look forward to hearing from you about how you enjoyed this episode!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Thrive Step 7 – Brave Conversations
It's our last step in the 7-Step Thrive Methodology, but it's NOT the last episode in this series. This time around we're talking about Brave Conversations, and how they have the power to change our lives... FOREVER. Truly.
Here's the thing: Brave means having/showing the mental or moral strength to face danger, fear and difficulty. Brave Conversations are the chats we have which feel scary, dangerous or hard. In this episode I go into how and where these chats start, how this Thrive Step builds on all the others, and why this is a MUST-HAVE part of the Thrive Methodology, as it contains the key/gateway to making our lives incredible.
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Tell me what you got out of this episode. I'd love to continue the conversation!
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Thrive Step 6 – Connection
We're up to Number 6 Thrive Step in the Thrive Methodology series, and it's all about CONNECTION, what it looks like, why we need it to truly THRIVE, and what the biggest barrier is when it comes to creating more connection in our lives.
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Tell me what you got out of this episode. I'd love to continue the conversation!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Thrive Step 5 – Movement
Movement. The act or process of moving. Do you move your body? Or do you, like so many of us, simply transition from one seated position to another? (Breakfast table -> Car -> Office chair -> Lounge -> Dinner table...)
Thrive Step 5 (hey, that rhymes!) is focussed on Movement. But here's the kicker... it's not just about exercise! Oh no no no, it's about SOOO much more than that! In this episode, I go into detail about WHAT ELSE I mean by the word "Movement" and how it relates to our ability to Thrive. Take a listen. Go on, I'll wait. ...
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Special Links from this episode:
Calm Dad Kickstart Sessions – Available Now for a Limited Time Only. https://israelsmith.com/calmdad Jake Currie's German New Medicine (GNM) Instagram Live with me.Let me know how you enjoy today's episode, and please remember to rate it and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Thrive Step 4 – Gratitude
What are you grateful for? When was the last time you practiced Gratitude? Did you realise that the more you can show gratitude, the more you will HAVE to be thankful for? Gratitude is a BIIIIG key to abundance, joy and delight in your day to day life.
Thrive Step 4 is all about the power of Gratitude, and making it a regular part of your daily life. It totally transformed my life – and I talk about that in detail in this episode.
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Check out these definitions of Gratitude here, here and here. If you want to deep-dive, you can listen to my previous episodes about gratitude:– Gratitude (and Suicide)
– Present Moment Gratitude Click here to book in a complimentary Clarity & Discover Call with me – FREE – so we can talk about how I might be able to support you getting from where you are now, to where you want to be.
Let me know how you enjoy today's episode, and please remember to rate it and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
With love and gratitude, Israel. xo
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Thrive Step 3 – Mindfulness
Breathe in through your nose, let your chest expand fully, pause a moment, and then breathe out slowly through your mouth. It's time to get deep into Step 3 of the Thrive Methodology – Mindfulness (and how it's different from meditation!)
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Special Links from this episode:
Grab the Insight Timer app here. Listen to my "Calm Lake Meditation" here, or search "Israel Smith" within the Insight Timer app. Click here to book in a complimentary Clarity & Discover Call with me – FREE – so we can talk about how I might be able to support you getting from where you are now, to where you want to be.Let me know how you enjoy today's episode, and please remember to rate it and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Thrive Step 2 – Good Food
Let's dig into Step 2 of the Thrive Methodology – Good Food (and the 5 ways your diet is impacting your mood!)
Make sure you go here to signup and grab your Thrive List template: https://israelsmith.com/thrive
Let me know how you enjoy today's episode, and please remember to rate it and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Thrive Step 1 – Good Sleep
Welcome to Step 1 of the Thrive Methodology – Good Sleep (and the 7 major problems it can help you solve!)
Make sure you go here to signup and grab your Thrive List template: https://israelsmith.com/thrive
Grab a pen and paper, and let's get stuck in!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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LINKS:
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – never miss an episode, an announcement, or a special offer for my amazing humans (i.e. YOU). Join "The Illuminators" - my email crew: https://israelsmith.com/join
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Thriving Through 2022
Welcome to 2022! Yes, I realise I'm a month late to the party, but hey... it's a good time to reflect and think about what's happened so far this year, and re-align ourselves to make sure 2022 is the year we bring our dreams to life!
I've got a bit to share about what Thriving actually means, and I'm starting a deep dive into my Thrive Methodology where each week we'll visit one of the items on the Thrive list.
Let's get started!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – never miss an episode, an announcement, or a special offer for my amazing humans (i.e. YOU). Join "The Illuminators" - my email crew: https://israelsmith.com/join
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Are You Overcommitted? – Revisited
In this REVISITED episode, we revisit one of my most popular/relevant episodes of the past 12 months – Quiet Time. Enjoy! Is. xo
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Do you ever feel like you're SPRINTING 100mph just to keep on top of your "to do" list, or to meet all the commitments you've made to others? Do you find sometimes your own commitments get left behind?
What does this all mean? Are we broken? Are we worthless? Do we need to punish ourselves or use negative self-talk to get us closer to our ideal life?
In this episode I talk about what I mean by COMMITMENT, and also explore these questions with you. I go in detail about one of the most common reasons I see with my clients (and with myself) that contributes to us breaking commitments.
Jump in, and enjoy!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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LINKS:
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – never miss an episode, an announcement, or a special offer for my amazing humans (i.e. YOU). Join "The Illuminators" - my email crew: https://israelsmith.com/join
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
The Other Side Of Fear – Revisited
In this REVISITED episode, we revisit one of my most popular/relevant episodes of the past 12 months. Enjoy! Is. xo
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Among other things, I'm a skateboarder, and I have been for 35 years or so, on and off. In the past year or so my son has taken up skateboarding, and it's given me a reason to get back on the board, roll around at skateparks, and try some old and new tricks. But the most interesting thing for me – apart from rediscovering the joy of skateboarding, and the satisfaction of making a difficult trick – is how much it has given me a new relationship with FEAR.
In this episode I go deep into fear, how it works at a biological level, and what it can do to our experience of life. I also talk about how my son was a massive inspiration for me looking more closely at my fear, and discovering a massive surprise on the other side of my fear.
Take a listen, and hit me up with your takeaways!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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LINKS:
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – never miss an episode, an announcement, or a special offer for my amazing humans (i.e. YOU). Join "The Illuminators" - my email crew: https://israelsmith.com/join
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
What Do You Need To Thrive? – Revisited
In this REVISITED episode, we revisit one of my most popular/relevant episodes of the past 12 months. Enjoy! Is. xo
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In this episode I share about my Thrive List, including what it is, what's on it, and how I use my feelings as my compass as to what I need to THRIVE each day. I also go into the connection between my Thrive List, and my Boundaries and my Commitments, and how each of these things contribute to me living an Illuminating Life.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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LINKS:
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – never miss an episode, an announcement, or a special offer for my amazing humans (i.e. YOU). Join "The Illuminators" - my email crew: https://israelsmith.com/join
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Screw The Hustle... I'm Going To Bed – Revisited
In this REVISITED episode, we revisit one of my most popular/relevant episodes of the past 12 months. Enjoy! Is. xo
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I am NOT a fan of Hustle culture. Working your face off, grinding at all hours of the day and night, the list goes on. I am, however a MASSIVE fan of good rest, good sleep, and the benefits that follow from that.
Dive into this episode and learn why sleep was one of my #1 treatments for my depression recovery, and why I get so passionate about this topic and the broken culture around sleep in our society.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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LINKS:
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – never miss an episode, an announcement, or a special offer for my amazing humans (i.e. YOU). Join "The Illuminators" - my email crew: https://israelsmith.com/join
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Quiet Time – Revisited
In this REVISITED episode, we revisit one of my most popular/relevant episodes of the past 12 months – Quiet Time. Enjoy! Is. xo
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On this episode I'm talking all about QUIET. Silence. Peace. The Gap. Space. Emptiness. The Void. etc etc ... you get the idea.
Really, it's an exploration of how noisy our lives are, and what it might feel like to bring some quiet to our world. And how beautiful our world becomes when we meditate.
I share details about my own meditation practice, how it has evolved, and what meditation IS and IS NOT. (In my opinion, anyway... Your mileage may vary, and that's kind of the point!)
Take a listen and please share it around, encourage others to listen, and please send me a review on iTunes.
I am sure it will bring joy and peace to your life, and I look forward to hearing about YOUR meditation practice! And remember, if you're interested in a short "Introduction to Meditation" course I'm thinking of, please hit me up with a DM in Instagram @israelpsmith.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
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LINKS:
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – never miss an episode, an announcement, or a special offer for my amazing humans (i.e. YOU). Join "The Illuminators" - my email crew: https://israelsmith.com/join
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithJoin the TCP Waitlist with Jim Fortin – https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support Services
Australia: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support (or Google for more.)Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Just Do The Thing
"Just do it."
Heard that one before? Following on from my episode about "Picture This..." and the benefits of telling ourselves empowering stories, stories that support us moving to where we want to go in life, my lovely wife encouraged me to remind my listeners to TAKE ACTION!
We never get anywhere until we MOVE. Until we DO something. Until we take the action. It's absolutely necessary to get our own head trash out of the way first, but once we've done that it's up to us to take action to move us forward.
Enjoy the listen, and make sure you let me know what ACTION you've been inspired to take!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithMental Health Support Services
In Australia, find a thorough list of mental health support services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally check out these two listings, or search your local area/country for more: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Picture This...
As the old saying goes, "A picture tells a thousand words." But many of us are using the power of pictures to hurt ourselves, and we don't even know we're doing it.
In this episode I talk about the power of mental pictures and how they can impact us in both good and bad ways. Sometimes, the visual images we create to help articulate our feelings, can actually be holding us back. Most importantly, I also talk about what you can do to change this practice in yourself, and start creating mental pictures that serve and support you being your best!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I’m a 1:1 Coach & Speaker, helping Dads in Business & Leadership find more peace, feel less stress, and be the best parent & leader they can be. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Email: israel@israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmithMental Health Support Services
In Australia, find a thorough list of mental health support services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally check out these two listings, or search your local area/country for more: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
One Thing At A Time
There's a reason the title of this episode is a common phrase, or a cliché. It's a subtle reminder being passed on to us by society, our ancestors, and even our higher self, to stay present, to focus, and to keep things simple. Do One Thing At A Time.
This episode I go into why I've been off the air for a month, what I've been up to, and how it has given me plenty of cause to reflect on my practices when I have big projects on the go. What are your behaviours and patterns when you have big stuff happening? Let me know - hit me up in the Insta DMs or via email.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I'm a 1:1 Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmith Email: israel@israelsmith.comMental Health Support Services
In Australia, find a thorough list of mental health support services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally check out these two listings, or search your local area/country for more: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Are You Lifting Or Limiting Yourself?
Every single day we tell ourselves dozens, hundreds, perhaps even thousands of stories. About ourselves, our abilities, our friends, our family, our colleagues, how good we are (not good enough, perhaps?), whether we fit in, what we should be doing, wearing, buying, eating, drinking, etc etc.
It's exhausting. It's also inevitable - we're hardwired for storytelling.
BUT - and this is a Sir Mix-A-Lot BIG BUT - WE are in charge of the story! We have the power to choose the kind of story we tell ourselves. Is it a story that lifts us up? Or is it a story that limits us? Is it something we can use to help ourselves feel better, more confident, capable, stronger, more resilient, etc? Or is it something that will steal our joy, power, happiness or kindness?
This episode, starting with a story of an elephant, and fleas, goes deep into our own ability to LIFT or LIMIT ourselves through the power of our stories. Listen in, and get ready to become a Story Spotter!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I'm a 1:1 Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmith Email: israel@israelsmith.comMental Health Support Services
In Australia, find a thorough list of mental health support services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally check out these two listings, or search your local area/country for more: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
The Peril of Expectations
Have you ever had a situation that you felt would go a particular way, only for it to go completely differently, and leaving you feeling disappointed, frustrated, angry, sad, or just a bit flat? Yep, me too. This weekend, actually.
In this episode I reflect on the dynamic between Expectations and their partner-in-crime, Disappointment. I go into how expectations can set us up for disappointment, how we craft stories and meaning out of our experiences, and how it's important to build our own Thrive mechanism so we can support ourselves and move through any emotions, discomfort or challenges we face in a healthy, safe way.
Enjoy the episode!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I'm a 1:1 Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmith Email: israel@israelsmith.comMental Health Support Services
In Australia, find a thorough list of mental health support services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally check out these two listings, or search your local area/country for more: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Present Moment Gratitude. "This."
I have been practising gratitude for YEARS now, and have already talked about this in detail in one of my earliest episodes called "Gratitude (and Suicide)" where I share about the impact gratitude had on my ability to make peace with my Dad's decision to take his own life, and the aftermath.
But on this episode I talk about Present Moment Gratitude, and the impact it has had on my life to move gratitude from something abstract, or "out there" at a specific time in my calendar, to a present moment practice. Bringing my gratitude into the present moment, along with the simple expression "This." has transformed my sense of abundance, joy, happiness and gratitude as a living, breathing way of BEING, rather than an item on my To Do List.
Dig in, and let me know how you go with practicing "This" in your own life!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
The Resilience Project Book - Check out this book - an excellent read which I discuss in this episode - by author Hugh van Cuylenberg here.
Jim Fortin's Be Do Have Series Jim is the mentor I've studied under for the past 2 years, and his work has contributed massively to the peace and success I am enjoying in my life, my work, my relationships and my health. Register for his FREE Be Do Have training series before it closes: https://israelsmith.com/bedohave
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I'm a 1:1 Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmith Email: israel@israelsmith.comMental Health Support Services
In Australia, find a thorough list of mental health support services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally check out these two listings, or search your local area/country for more: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Letting Go – Interview with Bel Smith from The Root Cause
Letting Go – also known as Non-Attachment – is possibly one of the most important life-skills we can practice. AND it's a pivotal part of my wife Bel Smith's work with The Root Cause, which is why I invited her for my first Guest Interview! Join us as we dig into how Letting Go has FREED us both in SO MANY WAYS!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
WATCH this Interview on YouTube
https://youtu.be/oyjptoIN7C8
One Wave & Fluro Friday
https://www.onewaveisallittakes.com/fluro-friday
Bel Smith & The Root Cause
Learn more about Bel's work with The Root Cause here:
Jim Fortin's Be Do Have Series
Jim is the mentor I've studied under for the past 2 years, and his work has contributed massively to the peace and success I am enjoying in my life, my work, my relationships and my health. Register for his FREE Be Do Have training series before it closes: https://israelsmith.com/bedohave
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker.
I'm a 1:1 Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Here are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.
Certainty Is Bullsh!t.
"These are uncertain times." How many times have you heard that in the past 18 months? It's the favourite phrase used by media outlets - and friends - whenever we are talking about the state of the world, the pandemic, climate change, or anything else that is clusterf*ck-y about life right now on the planet.
But here's the thing: Certainty never existed. It was always an elaborate fiction, an illusion, a way of comforting ourselves against the fleeting nature of our human experience. Dig in with me on this episode as I explore why we cling to it, and how we can all build some kinds of certainty in times of chronic uncertainty.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Jim Fortin's Be Do Have Series
Transform Your Life from the Inside Out. Jim is the mentor I've been studying under for the past 2 years, and his work has contributed massively to the peace and success I am enjoying in my life, my work, my relationships and my health. Make sure you register for his FREE Be Do Have training series, and get some incredible skills to fast-track your own personal transformation!
Learn more and Sign Up here before it closes: https://israelsmith.com/bedohave
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
I'm a 1:1 Coach, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer, Speaker... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man.
Visit my website, DM me on IG, or kick it old school and email me, to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Email: israel@israelsmith.com
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Trust the Timing of Your Life
Do you feel time pressure, stress, or discomfort when things don't happen on time? Do you feel like you're going to fail, or fall massively behind in life, if you have a less-than-productive day?
I have learned a lot in my life about trusting the timing of my life, and letting go of my own self-imposed timeframes, deadlines, or schedules.
It's amazingly liberating, freeing, and WAAAAY more fun!
Take a listen and let me know what resonates with you. And for the love of ALL things holy and amazing, Trust the Timing of YOUR Life.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Jim Fortin's Money Masterclass (mentioned at the end of the episode):
HOW THE LAW OF ATTRACTION REPELS THE MONEY AND ABUNDANCE YOU WANT AND HOW TO BECOME RICH
You’ll discover the six reasons you’ve been struggling with money, living paycheck to paycheck or just barely getting by. And, what to do instead!
Learn more and Sign Up here before it closes:
https://israelsmith.com/jimfortinmoneymasterclass
WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
I'm a 1:1 Coach, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer, Speaker... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man.
Visit my website, DM me on IG, or kick it old school and email me, to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Email: israel@israelsmith.com
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Grief and Other Emotions
Grief came visiting recently, and I resisted feeling it, processing it, and consequently got my a** kicked. Ever had that happen? Ever stuffed your emotions down because you didn't want to feel, didn't have time to feel, or didn't know how to feel? Yep. That was me this recent visit.
Let's talk about it. Let's talk about the grief of our times, too, and how emotional bypassing can leave us physically sick. I'm sharing all my messiness in this episode, so let's jump in together and get real and human.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Jim Fortin's Transformational Coaching Program.
Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
The Other Side of Fear
Among other things, I'm a skateboarder, and I have been for 35 years or so, on and off. In the past year or so my son has taken up skateboarding, and it's given me a reason to get back on the board, roll around at skateparks, and try some old and new tricks. But the most interesting thing for me – apart from rediscovering the joy of skateboarding, and the satisfaction of making a difficult trick – is how much it has given me a new relationship with FEAR.
In this episode I go deep into fear, how it works at a biological level, and what it can do to our experience of life. I also talk about how my son was a massive inspiration for me looking more closely at my fear, and discovering a massive surprise on the other side of my fear.
Take a listen, and hit me up with your takeaways!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Jim Fortin's Transformational Coaching Program.
Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Put Down The Stick.
Are you constantly feeling like you're behind? Like you'll never catch up? Like your To Do list just keeps growing and growing, nagging you at the back of your mind? Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day, or days in the week, to DO all the things you HAVE to do?
You might want to listen to this episode. It's for YOU.
With ALL the love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Jim Fortin's Transformational Coaching Program.
Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
The Power of Beginnings
What have you been putting off? Where have you been procrastinating? And, most importantly, what is causing you to put off that thing you most want to begin?
This episode I talk about the radical, creative power of beginnings. That amazing genesis point where we move and shift ourselves, our world, and move towards the future we want.
Take a listen, take it onboard, and if you're waiting for a sign... this is it! It's time to begin!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Jim Fortin's Transformational Coaching Program.
Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Quiet Time.
On this episode I'm talking all about QUIET. Silence. Peace. The Gap. Space. Emptiness. The Void. etc etc ... you get the idea.
Really, it's an exploration of how noisy our lives are, and what it might feel like to bring some quiet to our world. And how beautiful our world becomes when we meditate.
I share details about my own meditation practice, how it has evolved, and what meditation IS and IS NOT. (In my opinion, anyway... Your mileage may vary, and that's kind of the point!)
Take a listen and please share it around, encourage others to listen, and please send me a review on iTunes.
I am sure it will bring joy and peace to your life, and I look forward to hearing about YOUR meditation practice! And remember, if you're interested in a short "Introduction to Meditation" course I'm thinking of, please hit me up with a DM in Instagram @israelpsmith.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Jim Fortin's Transformational Coaching Program.
Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://israelsmith.com/tcpwaitlist
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Are You Overcommitted?
Do you ever feel like you're SPRINTING 100mph just to keep on top of your "to do" list, or to meet all the commitments you've made to others? Do you find sometimes your own commitments get left behind?
What does this all mean? Are we broken? Are we worthless? Do we need to punish ourselves or use negative self-talk to get us closer to our ideal life?
In this episode I talk about what I mean by COMMITMENT, and also explore these questions with you. I go in detail about one of the most common reasons I see with my clients (and with myself) that contributes to us breaking commitments.
Jump in, and enjoy!
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
PS Please share this around if you think your friends and family will resonate and enjoy the episode. Mahalo. 😃🙏❤️
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Reset. Recommit. Restart.
From time to time we make commitments, and then life does its thing, and we don't keep those commitments. I'm talking on this episode about how easy it is to make this mistake, how important it is to acknowledge this in the moment, and how simple it is to make a new choice in the moment to reset, recommit and restart.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
PS Please share this around if you think your friends and family will resonate and enjoy the episode. Muchas Gracias :D
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Feeling Like Sh*t Isn't Forever
Ever feel a bit funky? A bit sh*t? A bit like there's a weighted blanket heavily draped over your shoulders and chest, and you just can't seem to shake the feeling of heaviness and ... dare I say it... Depression?
I had one of those days, and so I turned on the mic and talked about it. This is that episode. I talk about what caused it, what I did about it, and how you too can take the same kinds of actions I did to turn around those sh*tty days for yourself.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
PS Please share this around if you think your friends and family will resonate and enjoy the episode. Muchas Gracias :D
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Emotional Wellbeing Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Living From The Neck Up.
In today's episode I talk about how much of our lives we spend moving through the world around as though our entire existence is an intellectual one – like we are little more than a brain experiencing the world. Like our body is an afterthought, and is purely the mechanism to move our brain through the world.
In essence, living from the neck up.
I ALSO talk about how you can begin to recognise this in yourself, the dangers of this kind of behaviour, and how you can start changing it up, by getting more INTO YOUR BODY. Join me, and enjoy the listen!
LINKS:
Israel Smith – Emotional Wellbeing Coach.
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
The V–Word Is My Superpower
Most of us are scared of it. Brené Brown has built a career out of studying and talking about it. And I believe - wholeheartedly - that it is my superpower. What is it? The V–Word.
Vulnerability.
Jump in with me as I discuss what vulnerability IS, what it is NOT, and how it can be the first forward step we can each make in connecting with ourselves and others more openly, honestly, and intimately. Also, why it's my superpower, and what that has made possible for me.
Let's get started!
LINKS:
Israel Smith – 1:1 Transformation Coach
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Choice & Integrity (and a Runny Nose)
The body leaves clues. In today's episode I talk about why I have come to listen to my body's cues (runny nose, heavy feeling) and how that showed me where I needed to look: at my choices, and my self-integrity. Take a listen, and learn about how I interpret my own body's clues, and how you can apply this to your own Illuminating Life!
LINKS:
Israel Smith – 1:1 Coaching, Inspiring Blogs, and more
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Screw the Hustle... I'm Going to Bed
I am NOT a fan of Hustle culture. Working your face off, grinding at all hours of the day and night, the list goes on. I am, however a MASSIVE fan of good rest, good sleep, and the benefits that follow from that.
Dive into this episode and learn why sleep was one of my #1 treatments for my depression recovery, and why I get so passionate about this topic and the broken culture around sleep in our society.
LINKS:
Israel Smith – 1:1 Coaching, Inspiring Blogs, and more
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Men! Let's Talk About Self-Love.
Let's talk about Self-Love, shall we? It's a deep, beautiful, important topic, and one I have dug heavily into in recent months. I believe self-love is the spring from which all good things flow... but I'll let you listen to the episode to learn more about why that is, what it means to me, how I practice self-love, and how I used to practice the opposite of self-love (hint: NOT very self-loving).
I mention a book called "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It" by an amazing man called Kamal Ravikant. Check it out here: https://kamal.blog/book/
I have a VERY limited number of 1:1 Breakthrough Coaching Calls available at a *very* discounted rate. Learn more here: https://israelsmith.com/coaching
LINKS:
Israel Smith – 1:1 Coaching, Inspiring Blogs, and more
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
Commitment. (And being cut-off by floods...)
In this episode I talk a LOT about Commitment. And how that word – that distinction – can be applied like a lens to my own health and fitness, my relationships, my work, and the difference between commitment at a high level, and at a granular level. I also talk about my current circumstances, which includes being cut-off from "civilisation" by extreme flooding on the East Coast of Australia.
Honourable mentions to my coach Lisa Carpenter - @lisacarpenterinc - for demonstrating what commitment truly means via Covid bodybuilding!
I have a limited number of 1:1 Breakthrough Coaching Calls available at a *very* discounted rate. Learn more here: https://israelsmith.com/coaching
LINKS:
Israel Smith – 1:1 Coaching, Inspiring Blogs, and more
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here: 1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
My Descent Into Burnout
Today I walk you through my massive descent into burnout, and subsequently depression, that happened just over 10 years ago. I share this, not for self-indulgent reasons, but because I truly believe by sharing my own story, it will help raise awareness broadly of what the inside of depression and burnout look like. More than that, I believe it may help those of you who may be currently suffering, to identify what's going on, and seek help. Or it may help you more clearly identify what's going on in your partner or loved one.
Just a heads-up, I don't spend a lot of time on the solutions, treatments, or what helped me get out of the pit – I intend to cover those in depth and detail on future episodes. I do, however, make it very clear that there are solutions and treatments, and I encourage you to seek help from the links below if you, or someone you love, needs support.
Please let me know if this episode resonated with you, and please know that I deeply care for, and want to support, anyone who has experienced burnout and depression in a similar way.
With love and gratitude,
Israel. xo
LINKS:
Be Do Have Training Series with Jim Fortin
Towards the end of this Episode I talk about my mentor Jim Fortin and his awesome Transformational Coaching Program, which I've done a number of times now. RIGHT NOW he is running a FREE video training series called "Be Do Have". It starts on 4 March and runs for a couple of weeks. I invite you to join... it's been a massive help in my life, and something I 100% recommend. Join here: https://israelsmith.com/bedohave
Israel Smith – 1:1 Coaching, Inspiring Blogs, and more
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here:
1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it.
2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
No One Is Coming To Save ME...!
Episode 5 is a kind of "Part 2" to Episode 4, where I shared all about how liberating it can be to acknowledge that no-one is coming to save YOU.
However, after a bit of feedback, and a lot of reflection, I realised that there are some bits missing from that episode, and they are the bits that I set out to get intimate with, as the deep intention of this podcast: messiness and vulnerability.
So now, in Episode 5, I get messy and open up about my own experience of victimhood and responsibility, and some examples of how that has played out in my own life.
LINKS:
Cameron Frye's moment of truth
I talk about the transformative scene at the end of the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and how it perfectly represents the process of taking, claiming responsibility for one's own life. Watch the scene here. (Or better, watch the entire movie!)
Be Do Have Training Series with Jim Fortin
Towards the end of this Episode I talk about my mentor Jim Fortin and his awesome Transformational Coaching Program, which I've done a number of times now. RIGHT NOW he is running a FREE video training series called "Be Do Have". It starts on 4 March and runs for a couple of weeks. I invite you to join... it's been a massive help in my life, and something I 100% recommend. Join here: https://israelsmith.com/bedohave
Israel Smith – 1:1 Coaching, Inspiring Blogs, and more
Website: https://israelsmith.comInstagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here:
1) I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it.
2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.
No One Is Coming To Save You...
In Episode 4, I talk about the concept of personal responsibility, and how the phrase "No one is coming to save you" can actually be a gift. I explore the "V" word, plus how Viktor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning" has a beautiful line about reaction vs response.
To be fair, I got the concept right, but totally mashed up his actual quote, so here it is:
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." – Viktor E. Frankl
LINKS:
Surf Movie
In this Episode I mention a surf film - "A Woman's Guide to the World: Surfing the South Island of New Zealand" ... it's a great flick, and is available on Garage Movies here – https://garagemovies.com/shows/surfing-the-south-island – You might also find it on the Facebooks or YouTubes if you search hard enough. But maybe support a great Aussie film company in Garage Movies ;)
Be Do Have Training Series with Jim Fortin
Towards the end of this Episode I talk about my mentor Jim Fortin and his awesome Transformational Coaching Program, which I've done a number of times now. RIGHT NOW he is running a FREE video training series called "Be Do Have". It starts on 4 March and runs for a couple of weeks. I invite you to join... it's been a massive help in my life, and something I 100% recommend. Join here: https://israelsmith.com/bedohave
Israel Smith – 1:1 Coaching, Inspiring Blogs, and more
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportAffiliate Disclaimer: I occasionally refer programs or products that pay me a commission. You don't pay any extra, but if you choose to buy these products/programs/courses/etc, I may earn money from your purchase. There are a couple of qualifiers here:
I operate with Integrity in everything I do, and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use or LOVE. If I'm talking about it, it's because I truly believe in it. Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like these podcast, and sharing these messages with people who need to hear them.EP003 - Gratitude (and Suicide)
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TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I talk about suicide and the impact it has had on my life. If this is a difficult topic for you, skip this episode and join me for the next one.
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In this episode I talk about my Dad's birthday, kookaburras, suicide and gratitude, and how those last two can be connected. How gratitude has helped me find peace and abundance in my daily life, how I'm nothing like Oprah, and how I moved forward after some difficult circumstances.
LINKS:
Israel Smith
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportEP002 - What do you need to thrive?
In this episode I share about my Thrive List, including what it is, what's on it, and how I use my feelings as my compass as to what I need to THRIVE each day. I also go into the connection between my Thrive List, and my Boundaries and my Commitments, and how each of these things contribute to me living an Illuminating Life.
LINKS:
Israel Smith
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportEP001 - Welcome, and a bit of backstory...
Welcome to Episode 1! In this episode I share why I have felt the need to create this podcast, a bit of my backstory about my experiences of depression and anxiety, and why I consider vulnerability my superpower.
LINKS:
Israel Smith
Website: https://israelsmith.com
Instagram: @israelpsmith
Mental Health Support
Following are a list of Australian mental health support services, taken from this page:
Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help headspace (online tools for young people) Mensline Australia — call 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat onlineHere are a few global resource listings:
https://checkpointorg.com/global/ https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support