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The 12 Journeys That Help You Break Old Patterns
What if you were never meant to live small?
In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Nick Smith—known as the Gentle Giant—to explore how people get trapped in unconscious patterns and how they can rewrite the internal stories that shape their lives.
Nick shares his powerful 12 Journeys framework, a practical, human-centered approach to growth that blends neuroscience, emotional awareness, identity, and purpose. From understanding how the brain conserves energy to learning why resistance keeps us stuck, this conversation offers clarity for anyone feeling caught in loops of anxiety, striving, or quiet dissatisfaction.
You’ll hear how awareness, acceptance, gratitude, empowerment, and vision work together to create lasting change—without shame, pressure, or perfection. This episode is especially meaningful for anyone entering a new season of life, redefining success, or rebuilding after loss, burnout, or disruption.
Listen in and discover how to move from small to giant—at any age.
Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/yFOFsmEiMQE
Connect with Nick Smith:
https://www.facebook.com/nickthegentlegiant
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tribeofgiants
https://www.my12journeys.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithGiantsTV
Timestamp Overview00:00 The Gentle Giant meets the Giant Builders
01:12 The story behind The Giants and the Smalls
03:01 Why people get stuck in unconscious patterns
03:49 How the brain prioritizes safety and efficiency
05:00 Overview of the 12 Journeys framework
06:43 Compass over map and navigating uncertainty
07:39 How personal crisis shaped the work
08:47 Building the Tribe of Giants community
10:00 Using AI and automation for identity change
11:33 Brain Candy and learning in small doses
13:27 Where to start if you feel stuck
15:24 What we miss as kids and why it matters now
16:22 The power and plasticity of the human brain
18:00 Final reminder to stop playing small
Check out other episodes Business: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9pnIL1foYJ3uVP8z1fCVmZ Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL Connect with The Giant Builders: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiantBuilders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiantbuilders/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCdhZSrC57PyP-QSWIaTeldg?sub_confirmation=1
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By Lois WyantWhat if you were never meant to live small?
In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Nick Smith—known as the Gentle Giant—to explore how people get trapped in unconscious patterns and how they can rewrite the internal stories that shape their lives.
Nick shares his powerful 12 Journeys framework, a practical, human-centered approach to growth that blends neuroscience, emotional awareness, identity, and purpose. From understanding how the brain conserves energy to learning why resistance keeps us stuck, this conversation offers clarity for anyone feeling caught in loops of anxiety, striving, or quiet dissatisfaction.
You’ll hear how awareness, acceptance, gratitude, empowerment, and vision work together to create lasting change—without shame, pressure, or perfection. This episode is especially meaningful for anyone entering a new season of life, redefining success, or rebuilding after loss, burnout, or disruption.
Listen in and discover how to move from small to giant—at any age.
Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/yFOFsmEiMQE
Connect with Nick Smith:
https://www.facebook.com/nickthegentlegiant
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tribeofgiants
https://www.my12journeys.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithGiantsTV
Timestamp Overview00:00 The Gentle Giant meets the Giant Builders
01:12 The story behind The Giants and the Smalls
03:01 Why people get stuck in unconscious patterns
03:49 How the brain prioritizes safety and efficiency
05:00 Overview of the 12 Journeys framework
06:43 Compass over map and navigating uncertainty
07:39 How personal crisis shaped the work
08:47 Building the Tribe of Giants community
10:00 Using AI and automation for identity change
11:33 Brain Candy and learning in small doses
13:27 Where to start if you feel stuck
15:24 What we miss as kids and why it matters now
16:22 The power and plasticity of the human brain
18:00 Final reminder to stop playing small
Check out other episodes Business: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9pnIL1foYJ3uVP8z1fCVmZ Health: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF9QEQ1q2e05K28IjUvLPGJy Spiritual: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF96jBzfz6QHUegeULd7YEsY Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL Connect with The Giant Builders: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiantBuilders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiantbuilders/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCdhZSrC57PyP-QSWIaTeldg?sub_confirmation=1