133 MItch Gray (Author, Speaker, Coach)

Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level- human.  Having worked with over 10,000 leaders and individuals across the world, Mitch empowers people to build teams based on alignment, design culture based on empowerment, and lead from their humanity.  Mitch is an inspirational speaker, author, and leadership consultant. https://www.mitchgraymedia.com/ Summary The conversation explores the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship. It discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur and the added pressure and stress it brings, especially when combined with trauma or disorders. The importance of recognizing one's limitations and knowing when to step back or pursue a traditional job is emphasized. The conversation also touches on the impact of societal expectations, such as the pressure to pursue a specific career path, and the need to embrace the current season of life. The concept of living in the present moment and knowing when to push through difficult times is explored. The conversation explores the concept of pushing through challenges and the importance of self-awareness and listening to our bodies. It emphasizes the need to define what pushing through means in different situations and the importance of rest and self-care. The discussion also touches on the role of triggers in mental health and the importance of creating a schedule that prioritizes mental well-being. The key takeaways include being honest with oneself, seeking support and help when needed, and finding joy in the journey. Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things. Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world. to be a guest on the show email ⁠⁠[email protected] To check out Miguel's band Run With It ⁠https://runwithitband.net⁠ ---- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 03:07 The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur and the Impact on Mental Health 07:56 Combining Entrepreneurship with Trauma and Disorders 13:14 Recognizing Limitations and Knowing When to Step Back 17:10 The Pressure of Societal Expectations and Career Paths 23:00 Embracing the Current Season of Life and Living in the Present Moment 26:07 The Art of Pushing Through and Knowing When to Rest 27:16 The Art of Pushing Through 37:24 Understanding Triggers in Mental Health 45:07 Creating a Schedule for Mental Well-being Keywords mental health, entrepreneurship, challenges, pressure, stress, trauma, disorders, limitations, traditional job, societal expectations, current season, present moment, push through, pushing through, self-awareness, listening to our bodies, rest, self-care, triggers, mental health, schedule, seeking support, finding joy