100: People Pleasing, Punch-Ups and The Courage to Be Misunderstood

We made it to Episode 100 - and we’re only just getting started. In this milestone episode, Smith & Mayhew reflect on the journey so far, what’s changed (and what hasn’t), and the lessons that have stuck along the way. This one is about authenticity, people pleasing, emotional masks, and the price of pretending to be someone you’re not - whether that’s to keep the peace, fit in with old mates, or live up to a version of yourself that no longer exists. From headbutting strangers in a bar at 45 to drinking because “it’s what the lads do,” this episode unpacks the hidden cost of living out of alignment. We explore boundaries, belief systems, and how your ego might be keeping you stuck. You’ll hear everything from emotional acceptance to visualisation work, Paul Daniels references, and why your best self might just be clearing his throat in the next room - hopefully not while wearing golf shoes and downing Jägerbombs at 9am. Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever been, Adam Smith’s self-development journey hasn’t been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he’s a qualified mindset coach in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®. Adam has coached many high performers, using NLP to rewire his clients’ thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel. Connect with Adam Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/ Adam Mayhew Adam Mayhew swapped burnout and binge drinking for ultra marathons, CrossFit and sobriety. A registered nutritional therapist specialising in performance nutrition, Adam supports everyone from office workers to athletes to build healthy eating habits. Using science (and never fad diets, quick fixes or gym bro culture) he helps clients target their problem areas and confidently master diet, training and lifestyle. Connect with Adam Mayhew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mayhew-nutrition-coaching/ To find out more about Smith & Mayhew: https://agameconsultancy.com/about/