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Ep 65: The ONE Question That Silences Shame and Builds Self-Trust
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- Words that Change Lives
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- Apr 28, 2025
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- 2673
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Summary
Helen speaks with coach Adam Smith about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape everything. From negative self-talk to the pressure to prove ourselves, Adam shares how he broke free from old patterns and now helps others do the same. Together, they explore how changing your inner dialogue can shift your whole life. Starting with just a few simple words. Here are the highlights: 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Reframing anxiety: the language we use shapes our reality 09:48 Formative voices become our inner critic 13:55 Why high achievers often struggle with low self-esteem 18:08 Social media validation and the craving to be seen 23:27 Shame vs guilt: the danger of attaching identity to actions 27:09 Interrupting the spiral: the power of a more helpful thought 32:13 Emotional regulation starts with letting yourself feel 36:18 The healthiest choice might not be what you think it is 42:26 “Have you had enough pain yet?” The question that sparks change About Adam Smith: From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever been, Adam’s self-development journey hasn’t been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he is a qualified in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®. He has coached hundreds of high performers, CEOs, celebrities, and athletes including Team GB, using NLP to rewire their thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel. He was working in hospitality, drinking in excess, and hoping to find happiness at the bottom of a bottle - of course, he did not. After a failed relationship, losing a job, and drinking too much, he hit rock bottom and wanted to end his life. After only what I can call a blessing, he was interrupted by a call from my Mum, and ever…