Be Good to Yourself: Tim Smith on Surviving Prison, Family Loss and Rebuilding His Life

In this powerful episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I sit down with Tim Smith: an Aussie who has walked an incredibly tough road yet continues to shine a light of hope for others.From growing up in a small town in Queensland to living overseas, to the devastating loss of his brother to suicide, and even spending time incarcerated in the United States, Tim has endured more than most could imagine. Yet what inspires me most about him is not the adversity itself, but the way he has chosen to rise above it.Tim opens his heart about grief, loneliness, resilience, and those pivotal moments when he almost gave up—but didn’t. He shares how connection, counselling, and even the simple love of his dogs helped him rebuild his life. Today, he lives by mantras of kindness and generosity: be good to yourself and be good to each other. His story is a reminder that even when everything seems lost, one small step forward can change everything.I know Tim’s honesty and courage will resonate deeply with so many of you. This is a story not just about survival, but about choosing to live with purpose, connection, and hope.Get in touch with Tim Smith:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-smith-52a4202b0***Thank you for listening to Stories of HOPE: Inspiring Humans with Kerrie Atherton.Kerrie Atherton is an Inspiring Speaker, Professional Counsellor and Mental Health Coach. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.With thanks to:Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel Pratt (artlist.io)Editing & Production: Matthew Bliss (https://www.mbpod.com)Mentioned in this episode:Kerrie Atherton Offers Counselling Sessions to Support YouIf the topics discussed in this episode resonate with you and you'd like to talk to someone, Kerrie Atherton is available for counselling sessions. Click the link to book a session with Kerrie today.Book a Session with Kerrie TodayAdvertise with Stories of Hope PodcastHere at Stories of Hope, Kerrie Atherton's mission is to give people a platform to share their stories of hope with the world and we also want to provide the same chance to businesses that are passionate about mental health and want to support the podcast. If you'd like to partner with Stories of Hope and advertise your services on this podcast, send a message to [email protected] with your details.