Ep 65: The ONE Question That Silences Shame and Builds Self-Trust

Helen speaks with coach Adam Smith about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape everything.From negative self-talk to the pressure to prove ourselves, Adam shares how he broke free from old patterns and now helps others do the same.Together, they explore how changing your inner dialogue can shift your whole life.  Starting with just a few simple words.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction02:32 Reframing anxiety: the language we use shapes our reality09:48 Formative voices become our inner critic13:55 Why high achievers often struggle with low self-esteem18:08 Social media validation and the craving to be seen23:27 Shame vs guilt: the danger of attaching identity to actions27:09 Interrupting the spiral: the power of a more helpful thought32:13 Emotional regulation starts with letting yourself feel36:18 The healthiest choice might not be what you think it is42:26 “Have you had enough pain yet?” The question that sparks changeAbout Adam Smith:From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever been, Adam’s self-development journey hasn’t been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he is a  qualified in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®.He has coached hundreds of high performers, CEOs, celebrities, and athletes including Team GB, using NLP to rewire their thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel.He was working in hospitality, drinking in excess, and hoping to find happiness at the bottom of a bottle - of course, he did not.After a failed relationship, losing a job, and drinking too much, he hit rock bottom and wanted to end his life. After only what I can call a blessing, he was interrupted by a call from my Mum, and everything changed.He transformed his mental and physical health by starting small and gaining momentum. Connect with Adam:Podcast- https://agameunfiltered.podbean.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/ Connect with Helen:Website: helenpackham.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackhamFacebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoachLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackhamProduced by winteraudio.co.uk