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Loving Goliath
by Willow
Father and daughter duo Ben and Willow Smith combine Gen X sensibility with Millenial optimism to bring you Loving Goliath; a show where we discuss how to love the monster within. This BIPOC creative team cuts to the heart of mental health, male self-esteem, happiness, gender and sexual identity, the long-term effects of racism and everything and anything in between. With engaging guests from all walks of life and a drive to see people lead happier lives, Loving Goliath approaches the tough conversations with hope and excitement for a better world, from one generation to the next.
Episodes
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Episode 86. Is Emotional Regulation Masculine?
Emotional regulation is something we talk about often here on the pod, but is retaining a sense of authentic masculinity while being sensitive enough to effectively regulate emotions even possible? If so, how? Let's talk about it! The EveryDay Guy journal is finally available for purchase and we...
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Episode 85. Internal Peace Busts External Chaos
How can you experience a sense of peace and create space away from the bombardment of endless distraction? Is it possible to truly embody peace in today's world full of non-stop activity and stimulation from all sides, and how important is it actually to be grounded in a sense of internal…
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Episode 84. Is Pursuing Passion Selfish?
So often we can call into the trap of what we SHOULD be doing. We should be hitting X, Y and Z milestones by this age, that age. The pressure to keep up with the Joneses can be overwhelming, and where are you supposed to find time to be a whole, self-actualized person in between it all? Or is it...
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Episode 83. Am I WORTHY of Self-Love?
This one might be a tough one, and not just because we were a little silly at the start, but because we got completely off topic into territory that is SO important, and somehow we've not talked about it until now. We talk so much about self-love, self-acceptance, but how do you muster up the…
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82. Let's Talk for Bell Let's Talk Day!
With Bell Let's Talk Day coming up January 22nd, we sat down for a conversation around the yearly occasion, what it means to support those who need our help, and how much being there for a friend, family member, co-worker or a stranger can truly mean. Check out https://letstalk.bell.ca/ to learn...
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Episode 81: What IS expected of men in 2025?
In this first conversation of 2025 (Yaaaay!) we're chatting a bit about how guys are supposed to navigate the barrage of mixed messages coming in from the media, peer groups, the women whose attention they may be vying for, parents, and so many others. What IS expected of guys, and how can you...
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80. Noticing Life
Hey friends, miss us?! It's Ben and Willow back again as we lead into 2025, and we've been on a bit of a break working on some stuff behind the scenes, but we're back and we missed you all a ton! More new episodes on the way, but as we lead into 2025, we're talking about using journaling as a…
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Unpacking Episode 79
This week we're unpacking our last episode with Ivory Smith, Ben's sister and Willow's aunt! It's a continuation of a much larger conversation, so make sure to go back and listen to part 1! In this episode we're talking about how we cope with childhood trauma as an adult, the ways people process...
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79. Overcoming Family Trauma Part 2 with Ivory Smith
It's been a long time coming on this second part of Ben's conversation with his sister Ivory on overcoming family trauma, but this was a massive conversation and, in parts, pretty heavy. Enjoy this extended episode where they discuss at greater depths the trials someone in a deep depression might...
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Unpacking Episode 78
This week we're talking about last week's episode, featuring Men's Health Magazine's Ultimate Guy of 2023, Corwyn Collier! As a long-time follower of this ultimate guy contest it's been so exciting and amazing to see all the results come out and all the amazing guys that have been involved. If...
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78. Being Your Ultimate Self with Corwyn Collier
Many of you have watched Ben's journey in the Men's Ultimate Guy contest, going from 'wouldn't it be neat' to 'oh my gosh we might actually get this'. While Ben didn't quite make top 3, he sat down with someone who not only made top 3, but was named this year's Ultimate Guy; Corwyn Collier!…
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Unpacking Episode 77 with Ben & Willow
This week we're talking about our episode with the AMAZING James Gardiner, Author of All In With Love: My Journey to the Hero Within! Watch the full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5xjZYgJVMk&t You can grab yourself a copy over at his website, https://www.theherowithin.ca/book.html...
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77. The Hero Within with James Gardiner
We're so excited to at last bring you this awesome episode with friend of Loving Goliath, James Gardiner! You've seen him before, he's not only a friend of the podcast but also his inner child and Trainer Ben's have always gotten along famously. Join us now to talk about James' own book, All In...
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76. Introducing Facing Goliath
We're so thrilled to announce that at long last Facing Goliath, a trilogy you've heard us talk about on the podcast more than once, is on its way to being available for purchase! Listen in on this episode where we talk about what the book is about, how it was written, key points and who Facing...
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Unpacking Episode 75 with Ben & Willow
This week we're talking about our episode with Ruta Stasiunaite, whose work you can check out here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningsuccess HUGE thanks to our new sponsors, Go Primal Apparel! Use our code GOLIATH10 for 10% off your entire purchase at www.goprimalusa.com/ ! Thank you again, Go Primal!...
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75. A Mindset of Joy with Ruta Stasiunaite
This week we got to hear from the amazing ball of sunshine that is Ruta Stasiunaite! She's a transformational mindset coach, and you can probably see why; her perspective on mindset is awesome, and totally aligned with Ben's own thoughts on the subjects of manifestation, which can be a bit of a...
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Unpacking Episode 74
This week we're talking about our episode with Jefferson Roc of EIMHE! HUGE thanks to our new sponsors, Go Primal Apparel! Use our code GOLIATH10 for 10% off your entire purchase at www.goprimalusa.com/ ! Thank you again, Go Primal! We'd also like to thank our new sponsors, NUNU Bioceuticals!…
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74. New Mental Health Solutions with Jefferson Roc
We are back with another episode and I could not be more excited. Although I was totally waking up at the start of it, this conversation with the amazing Jefferson Roc not only woke me right up, but got me fired up and excited about the future of technology and mental health! Check out the…
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Unpacking Episode 73
Today we're talking about episode 73 with Mandy McIntyre talking about suicide rates in the construction industry, recognizing warning signs, the all-over boost that good mental health brings and more! HUGE thanks to our new sponsors: Go Primal Apparel! Use our code GOLIATH10 for 10% off your...
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73. Construction Suicide Prevention with Mandy McIntyre
At long last we're thrilled to welcome Mandy McIntyre to the podcast! Mandy McIntyre of Level Up Consultants has seen the devastating effects of struggling mental health in the industry. For ten years she worked in the roofing industry before making a passionate switch to the mental health…
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Unpacking Episode 72
We told you there was something new on the way, and here it is! Welcome to our first unpacking video! Are you excited? Me too! We'll be unpacking each episode together the week after, whether it's an interview or just a regular degular Ben & Willow convo. Today we're talking about episode 72 with...
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72. Overcoming Family Trauma Part 1 with Ivory Smith
In part one of this second conversation with Ben's sister Ivory, the two of them dive deeper into the long-term effects of trauma in the home and how one goes about overcoming it. Despite the two sharing a similarly unsafe and unsupported upbringing, Ben and Ivory have both dealt differently with...
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71. Sexual Competence = Confidence with Erik Everhard
Does size matter? Well, does it? Our guest today, adult film star Erik Everhard, answers the question definitively once and for all! Together, he and Ben discuss a broad range of men’s mental and sexual health topics from healthy relationships with women, competence leading to confidence, fact…
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70. Ending Violent Cycles Against Women & Girls with Shan Foster
This week we got to talk with the amazing Shan Foster. He is the co-founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC, where he cultivates healthy solutions to diversity issues through education, training, and execution. In this conversation he and Ben got to dive deep into the topic of…
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69. Popping the Hood on Men's Mental Health with Ian Hill
Ian Hill joins us on the podcast today to talk about popping the hood and showing the world what's really going on inside the life of a suicidal man. From highly traditionally successful man to inspirational world record setter, he shares the lessons he's learned about speaking out, what Manning…
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68. Being Human with Aaron Stark
(*This episode handles sensitive topics around gun violence that may be triggering) This week, we got to sit down with Aaron Stark, speaker, mental health advocate and known primarily for his TEDx Talk, 'I Was Almost A School Shooter'. Since that talk came out in 2018, it's gained nearly 14.5...
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67. Red Brain Blue Brain with Clint Adams
This week Ben got to sit down with Clint Adams, author of Lighting the Blue Flame. The two of them chatted about his theory of red and blue brains, the way we process safety or the lack thereof, shifting the narrative of men expressing emotion and so, so much more! Let's talk about it! And while...
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66. Humour & Healing with Tim McCarthy of 20TIMinutes
We're joined this week by a WICKED guest, comedian and podcast host Tim McCarthy! His podcast, 20TIMinutes, handles mental health, neurodivergence, life, love, comedy and everything in between. He joined us to talk about his experience with depression, his near brush with suicide, and the role of...
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65. Steps to Create your Reality Part 8: Putting it All Together
We've made it to the eighth and final step of creating your reality! Have you created your dream life? Not yet? Well that's okay, because these steps are ongoing. Every goal, every piece, is ongoing - forever, basically. As always we'd love to hear about how it's going, or isn't going. You can...
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64. Repercussions of Long-Term Violence in the Home with Ivory Smith
We're taking a very brief intermission (consider it a drumroll before the final step!) from our Create your Reality series for this conversation with Ben and his little sister, Ivory. In this episode, the two share some insights into their home lives, how it shaped them, what they've learned and…
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63. Creating the Life You Want Part 6: Baby Steps
In today's episode we're chatting a bit more about our goals, breaking them down into bite-sized, easily digestible chunks, and how setting the standard for goal-setting in ourselves gives us the confidence to reach for bigger and better things! Let's talk about it!
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62. Creating the Life You Want Part 5: Habitual Daydreaming
On to part five and we only have three more parts to go! Is your life amazing yet? If not, that's okay, because the fact is this stuff can take time! In this episode, we're building another muscle, and this one is our daydreaming muscle. We've called it visualization in the past, but today we're...
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61. Creating the Life you Want Part 4: Little Disciplines
We've made it to part four of the series and it only gets juicier! In this episode we talk discipline - Willow's worst enemy. It feels like this world is made for the disciplined, so how do you join in? How does the undisciplined lead a disciplined life? Let's talk about it! PS, here are your...
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60. Creating the Life You Want: Part 3
We're on to part three of the series about creating the life you want, and we're getting into some meat now. Not that it hasn't all been juicy, of course. In this week's episode, we're talking about joy. But, more to the point, what brings you joy? How important is it to follow your joy? In our...
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59. Creating the Life You Want: Part 2
Welcome to part two in our life glow up series about creating the life you want! In this episode we're talking about the basics - S.A.F.E. Self-assurance, faith, and ease. We talked about it in episode one, we're talking about it again now. Why? Because this is the basis of everything, of truly...
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58. Creating the Life you Want: Part 1
For the first episode back in 2022, we're focusing for the next few weeks on creating the life you want. We could talk about resolutions, we could talk about losing weight or attracting money but the fact is, all of that falls under the umbrella of creating the life you want. Over the next few...
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57. Year End Thoughts
As we near the end of 2021, it's time to take stock of the fact that another year's gone by! It seems like it's gone by so quickly in some regards, slowly in others. In this episode we talk about the year that's just passed, some things we were proud of, and encourage you to do the same!
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56. Effort vs Reward
As we near the end of the year, a lot of us face burnout. From our jobs, our goals, whatever we're putting a lot of effort and time into, many of us are getting to the end of our rope. But can we be working smarter, not harder? And how much effort is really necessary if the reward is so low?…
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55. Living a Fear-Based Life
In this episode, we're talking about why we as humans are still living a fear-based life in 2021. We fear the consequences of almost everything when the truth is we could be living our lives so much more fully and fearlessly. Let's talk about it!
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54. Journey of Life
Today we're back to just the two of us to talk about the journey of life and how we talk about our experiences can change how we actually experience life. What do you think? Are you aware of the way you talk about yourself and your life, or does it pass you by without you realizing it?
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53. Living Adopted with Naufard Messner
Willow's back this week and we're chatting with a friend of the pod, Naufard Messner. Born in Haiti, he was adopted by a white Canadian family when he was ten. Nofa shares with us the struggles of growing up adopted, learning a new language, the social issues that come with being raised by a…
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52. Inner Child with James Gardiner
We're joined today by James Gardiner, life coach and co-facilitator of our Moving Past Pain cohort. With over two decades of hands-on experience in business and personal growth, James is motivated to help people face their challenges so they can truly live the life of their dreams. Together, he…
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51. Domestic Abuse with Kellan Fluckiger
We're joined today by our special guest life coach, author, musician and all-around awesome guy Kellan Fluckiger to work our way through a particularly tricky subject, and we're lucky to have him with us on this one. If the subject matter is at all sensitive or especially upsetting for you…
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Episode 50: Music with DRMR
Today we're talking with a good friend of mine Kris who just put out his first two albums, The Last Few Days and I Went To San Francisco And All I Got Was This Lousy Mixtape. It's a supersize episode all about following your dreams and making it work while doing it all to celebrate 50 AND there's...
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Episode 49: The Subconscious Mind
We've talked about it a little bit before, but today we're diving deeper into the subconscious mind. We chat about how to use it to help us move forward, how sometimes sitting back and letting your mind work can actually be to your benefit and, most importantly, the would you rather question.…
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48. Men in the Media
Today we're talking about representation of men in the media, the ways guys are portrayed and how this representation can be harmful. Of course we've talked about women in media, but the image of men isn't much better. Between violence, sexualization, body ideals and emotional expectations, the...
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47. With Joe
Today we're chatting with a listener named Joe! Beyond just being a stand-up guy with some good thoughts on outreach and support in systems dominated by men, he also shares with us about his experience in the navy, the good, the bad and the ugly. Check his podcast out at...
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Loving Goliath First Birthday Compilation
In honour of our first birthday, here's a highlight of some of my favourite moments from the last year(warning, LOTS of giggles!) Can't wait to have another year with you all!
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46. Staying Focused
Ironically we had the hardest time staying focused for this episode on staying focused, but we did it! In this episode we talk about focus to achieve your happiness as opposed to goals, as well as chat a bit about our upcoming birthday this weekend and some of the things we'll be getting up to…
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45. Handling Rejection
We all face it now and then - be it a romantic rejection, a job or school application, we all face rejection in our lives in various ways and taking it in stride is often easier said than done. Today we talk a bit about rejections in our own lives and how to handle them as they come. Let's talk...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Father and daughter duo Ben and Willow Smith combine Gen X sensibility with Millenial optimism to bring you Loving Goliath; a show where we discuss how to love the monster within. This BIPOC creative team cuts to the heart of mental health, male self-esteem, happiness, gender and sexual identity, the long-term effects of racism and everything and anything in between. With engaging guests from all walks of life and a drive to see people lead happier lives, Loving Goliath approaches the tough conversations with hope and excitement for a better world, from one generation to the next.
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Father and daughter duo Ben and Willow Smith combine Gen X sensibility with Millenial optimism to bring you Loving Goliath; a show where we discuss how to love the monster within. This BIPOC creative team cuts to the heart of mental health, male self-esteem, happiness, gender and sexual identity,...
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