In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Russell dives deep into a struggle so many of us silently face: the relentless hum of a busy mind. Drawing from personal experience and the transformative journeys of his clients, he unpacks the real reason our thoughts feel so overwhelming and why trying to manage or silence them rarely brings the peace we seek.

You’ll discover:

What a busy mind actually is (it's not just about negative thoughts)

How distraction, stress, and disconnection stem from a misunderstood place

Why constant stimulation feels necessary but keeps us stuck

The innocent roots of overthinking (and why judgment keeps us trapped)

How loving acceptance and compassion, not control, are the keys to inner calm

Whether you're seeking more presence, clarity, or connection, this episode offers a powerful invitation to return to the quieter, wiser self within you.

So often in life, we hold back from playing full out, going for what we want, being who we want to be, speaking our truth, all out of fear. In this episode, we explore what it means to play full out in life, what typically stops us and how we can live a life of no regrets. 

This week we are diving in to the arhcive, this time from March 2023. We explore why expectations are toxic and how they rob us of appreciation in life and set us up for disappointment and frustration. 

I am Russell Davis, the voice behind the You Unleashed podcast. I have been a therapist and a coach for over 18 years, and I help people get out in their own way, connect to their innate confidence and clarity and well-being to create more life than inspired by deliver life true to their heart and their soul, not one contaminated by fear and expectation. 

I've helped people create new lives the other side of the world, have the babies have always wanted, start the business they've been craving to start, to start a new life after being a successful Olympian. In all sorts of walks of life, I have helped people create more of what they want in their life. 

This weekly podcast is a short, ten-minute dose of clarity, inspiration and insight. It's a space for you to come back home to connect with your true self, to hear the little voice within and know what you want and know you can create the things you want. It helps you see through the illusion of the noise in our heads and come back to your true self with innate clarity and confidence. 

So join me each week for this little ten-minute dose of inspiration and clarity. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, whether it's Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever it may be. Search Russell Davis You Unleashed. I look forward to joining you on your journey to creating your life unleashed. Loving you. 

We all feel it from time to time, some more than others. Guilt. Guilt can keep us stuck and trapped in people pleasing and perfectionism, keeping us in a place of dis-ease, worry and unhappiness. In this episode, we explore how you can be free from guilt and still be a nice person! 

I had a coach who once said 'Acceptance is the WD40 of change'. This stuck with me and over the years, and in the most challenging of times I can see how true it is. In this episode, we explore what I mean by acceptance and why it is the oil of change. 

In this episode, we are dipping into the archive from July 2024.  I explore our relationship with anxiety and overthinking. I once believed worry was part of my identity, only to discover it was a learned habit shaped by misunderstanding and fear. I share the insights and realisations that helped me and my clients find true peace and freedom, and return to a feeling of home that exists beneath all the noise.

In this episode, I reflect on a time when I felt adrift and unfulfilled despite outward success, and how a shift in self-leadership transformed my life. I share six powerful principles that helped me reconnect with my innate well-being and move from victimhood to empowerment. Through my own vulnerability and insight, I invite you to explore your own path to freedom, purpose, and self-connection.

In this episode, we’re exploring one of the biggest barriers to genuine connection in relationships: judgment, and how it quietly undermines our ability to truly understand and be understood. I’ll be introducing a profoundly simple yet transformative model that provides a clean framework for communicating from a place of clarity, empathy, and honesty. Whether it’s navigating a tense moment with your partner or simply asking for what you need from a colleague, this episode will help you in all relationships and interactions.

In this episode, we explore what truly drives us and why traditional motivation methods often fall short. We break down the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, revealing how tapping into our inner purpose, curiosity, and autonomy creates lasting drive. Learn how to align your actions with what really matters to you and feel more empowered in every area of life.