Benjamin Smith helps athletes, executives, and high-performers turn anxiety, pressure, and disconnection into purpose, calm, and grounded confidence. Blending tools from elite sport, psychology, and contemplative practice, he helps people perform at a high level without losing themselves in the process.

Connect with Benjamin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcsmith2/

https://www.innerlifeofsport.com/

00:53 The Impossible

03:38 Divided Life: Inner vs. Outer Self

06:39 Early Conditioning & Self-Expression

09:44 Disconnection & Not Feeling Safe

12:44 Performing vs. Living

15:40 The Importance of Feeling

18:47 Techniques for Emotional Awareness and Expression

28:09 Mind-Body Connection and Emotional Detachment

31:01 Self-Awareness and Compassion

33:06 Hyper-Awareness and Self-Acceptance

39:23 Self-Compassion in Personal Growth

39:51 Martial Arts & Emotional Resilience

44:55 Mental Challenges

49:50 Building Self-Efficacy

54:02 Trusting Yourself

57:34 Overcoming Doubt

01:03:40 Chasing the Shame: Vulnerability

01:12:59 Connection and Vulnerability

01:20:40 Collective Healing

Sindi is an OBM for female entrepreneurs, helping them simplify their systems, manage launches, and keep their businesses running smoothly.

Connect with Sindi here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sindija-vitola/

https://www.instagram.com/sindi_the_explorer/

Watch the episode with me on Julia's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McaBNwn1PKc

Julia Furlipa is a private sports nutritionist, plant-based athlete, author, educator, and media personality who helps high-achievers master nutrition, mindset, and physique. She is the author of The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book For Life and has a background in teaching, higher education, fitness, and personal development. Today, she works with elite clients, including NBA Knicks starters, while bringing a unique blend of positivity, empathy, achievement, learning, and competitive drive to everything she does.

Connect with Julia here:

Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Lifestyle-Recipe-Book-Life/dp/B0CR5KQM2R

Her Private Coaching Membership: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast (please subscribe)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliafurlipa

00:51 Intro

03:43 The Impact of Client Relationships

06:33 Trusting the Timing of Life

09:41 Manifestation and Specific Goals

12:51 Faith and Acceptance

15:40 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset

18:30 Daydreaming and Visioning

21:52 Confidence and Humility in Success

29:45 Validation and Sharing Success

31:12 Mindset and Language

34:02 Claiming Your Reality

36:50 The Journey of Manifestation

40:16 Connection vs. Sense of Connection

53:35 Vulnerability in Connection

55:54 True Connection vs. Superficial Bonds

58:20 Building Trust Through Vulnerability

01:01:53 The Challenge of Being Seen

01:04:57 Creating Safe Space

01:07:53 Practicing Vulnerability

01:10:42 Envisioning the Life You Desire

Find the article here:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-shadows-empaths-nobody-talks-enough-anja-%C5%BEibert--kv3nf/?trackingId=QyYn1JP1Q4ORa0OEOlOAnA%3D%3DAnja “Free Spirit” Žibert is a recovered people pleaser, former corporate headhunter, founder of H.E.A.R.T. — Human Empowerment Agency for Reconnection and Transformation — and certified HeartMath® Trainer. She helps highly sensitive, empathic leaders reconnect with themselves, set healthier boundaries, and create careers and lives without burnout or self-betrayal. Connect with Anja:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjazibert

Stefan is a host of I Choose Health podcast and a dedicated online personal trainer with a passion for empowering busy professionals to prioritize their health and wellness. His mission is to help you take control of your health journey, even amidst the busiest of lifestyles.

Connect with Stefan here:

https://www.youtube.com/@UCGUBD_V0p7wIohqf-o2FH6w

https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/

Kyle John, is a Charlotte-based professional originally from Clyde, New York. A self-described jack of all trades, he brings curiosity, adaptability, humor, and real-life perspective to everything he does. Outside of work, he is a dad of two, fitness enthusiast, amateur keyboard player, drummer, bowler, and lifelong professional wrestling fan.

Connect with KJ here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylejohnfenton

Lisa Riesner is the creator and founder of CHOSEN., a coaching and creative platform where she helps people build a life and business aligned with their highest frequency — rooted in nervous system awareness, storytelling, and self-worth.

Alongside her coaching work, Lisa is an award-winning actress working across Europe. Her first leading role was released on US streaming platform TUBI in 2025, and she has starred in multiple leading roles for both TV and film. She speaks German, English, French, and Danish fluently.

Lisa began her career as a journalist in front of and behind the camera, where she developed her passion for authentic storytelling. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Media Science, and industry professionals value her professionalism, creativity, and deep understanding of what it means to work behind the scenes.

Connect with Lisa here:

https://www.lisariesner.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisariesner_official/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCM0kH3NqLZ-nxHYkyoHak_A

Brian Parana is a seasoned health coach with over 20 years of experience helping people take control of their health, fitness, and confidence. Married to his high school sweetheart and father of four children, Brian has built a thriving coaching business while maintaining his own health through life's busiest seasons. His approach focuses on practical, sustainable steps that work for real people with real lives, from weight loss and chronic illness support to athletic performance coaching.

Connect with Brian:

Website: brianparana.com

Social Media: @coachbrianparana

Free Resource - "30 Tips in 30 Days" offers simple, actionable strategies to improve nutrition, fitness, and overall self-care

Each day introduces one practical tip, empowering you to build sustainable habits, boost confidence, and feel your best without overwhelm.

Visit https://go.brianparana.com/30days

Communication quiz: https://www.amiras.co.uk/communication-quiz

Amira aka The Communication Expert is a coach, podcast host of OPEN UP with Amira and speaker who's on a mission to help you have happier, healthier relationships with yourself, personally and professionally, by levelling up the way you communicate.

With her Learning & Development corporate background and qualification as a life coach Amira works with individuals, companies and brands to identify their authentic communication style, understand the root cause of miscommunications and drop the overthinking so you don't spend a lifetime wishing you'd said something or feeling unheard. Whether it's friendships, family, work or dating she's got your covered, from learning how to harness your inner dialogue, navigating hard conversations and accepting yourself fully, you'll build your own communication toolbox learning how to be clear about your boundaries, make decisions according to your values and resolve conflict so it doesn't fester and impact your mental health.

She's worked with brands to deliver bespoke workshops including Adidas, Nike, giffgaff and Unilever and regularly speaks on panel events. Amira leaves her clients with practical tools to enable them to boldly go for that promotion, lead a team effectively, let go of unhealthy relationships and create a happier relationship with themselves. Growing up in a mixed heritage household in East London, Amira spent a lifetime figuring out her place in the world. She's created her unique method through coaching techniques and experience, so you don't have to spend a lifetime doing the same.

You can follow Amira on Instagram @the_communicationexpert, find her on LinkedIn - Amira Mansour and listen to the podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2tZpAiGdjZpbcZgLIrD5Ur?si=9124196f736a410e&nd=1&dlsi=cceb33c4cb4b4fb9

Julia Furlipa is a private sports nutritionist, plant-based athlete, author, educator, and media personality who helps high-achievers master nutrition, mindset, and physique. She is the author of The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book For Life and has a background in teaching, higher education, fitness, and personal development. Today, she works with elite clients, including NBA Knicks starters, while bringing a unique blend of positivity, empathy, achievement, learning, and competitive drive to everything she does.

Connect with Julia here:

Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Lifestyle-Recipe-Book-Life/dp/B0CR5KQM2R

Her Private Coaching Membership: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast (please subscribe)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliafurlipa