E027: What To Do When Life Doesn't Turn Out As Expected with Sam Smith

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03/26/23 • 38 min

Sam Smith is a former Premiership Rugby player whose life changed drastically at the young age of 26 due to a career-ending injury. In this episode, Sam shares his raw and honest story of struggling with mental health after losing his identity as a professional athlete.

After retiring from rugby, Sam found himself lost and turned to drugs and alcohol to numb his pain. However, with sheer determination and hard work, he has turned his life around and is now running a thriving coffee business while helping other athletes transition out of sport.

In this podcast, Sam opens up about his journey and shares the powerful steps he has taken to redefine himself and find true happiness. He discusses the challenges of finding worthiness in an elite environment and how losing his career and identity impacted his mental health.

Sam also reveals the shocking reality of losing £100,000 of insurance for playing only 42 seconds of rugby and how he rebuilt his life after losing it all. He also shares his insights on building authenticity and finding your true self.

If you're struggling with a transition in life or looking for inspiration to overcome challenges, this podcast is a must-listen. Sam's story will resonate with many, and his journey and insights will provide hope and encouragement to anyone facing similar struggles.
Topics:

Finding your way into an elite environment
Using your profession to find worthiness
Loosing £100,000 of insurance for playing 42 seconds of Rugby
The rebuild after loosing it all
How we can build authenticity

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Finding your way into an elite environment
Using your profession to find worthiness
Loosing £100,000 of insurance for playing 42 seconds of Rugby
The rebuild after loosing it all
How we can build authenticity

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E026: How To Hack Your Metabolism For Optimum Health with Dr. William Li

Dr William Li is a world-renowned and world-leading physician, scientist, speaker, and author of over 100 scientific publications and two bestselling books, EAT TO BEAT DISEASE, and the brand-new Eat to Beat Your Diet.

His groundbreaking work in how we can use food as medicine has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views.

He shares insights from the latest scientific findings on how we can optimise our health, performance, and longevity through the food we consume. Dr. Li also delves into the role of the gut microbiome, metabolism, and energy in our overall health, as well as providing practical tips on how to create a sustainable personalised strategy for lifelong health.
Finally, Dr. Li shares how he has employed the principles of Bruce Lee's philosophy to achieve success in his own life.
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E028: How To Actually ENJOY Your Journey To Success with Pro Cyclist Tiffany Cromwell

Today we speak with Professional Cyclist & Olympian Tiffany Cromwell. Tiffany has competed in some of the biggest races in the world, including the Tour de France and the Tokyo Olympics. With over a decade of experience in the sport, she has become a well-respected and accomplished athlete and an advocate for women's cycling.

We speak about:

How you can operate at the top of your game while enjoying the journey
Finding balance in your life
How to find your focus again
Managing her own goals whilst in a dual high-performing couple with Formula 1 star Valteri Bottas?
Gravel Race scene & why it's so important to the cycling world.

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