Illuminating Lives with Israel Smith
by Israel Smith
This podcast is for successful high-achievers like you who want more happiness, meaning and purpose in life, without the stress, burnout and overwork. 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.
Episodes
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A Love Letter to All The Dads – S6EP002
A short, sweet, simple, kind, enough love letter to all the Dads, the fellas, the men, the heroes.
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The Lens of Compassion - S6E001
Let me share a simple, kind technique for bringing some more peace to your interpersonal relationships. Oh, and an explanation of the new name, and where I've been this past few months since I last published an episode.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 –…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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. Make sure you go here to signup and grab your Thrive List...
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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...
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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...
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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!) Make sure you go here to signup and grab your Thrive List...
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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...
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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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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...
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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 ----- 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…
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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 ----- 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...
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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 ----- 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...
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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 ----- 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…
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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 ----- 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...
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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...
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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…
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About this show
This podcast is for successful high-achievers like you who want more happiness, meaning and purpose in life, without the stress, burnout and overwork. 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.
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