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What if the loudest voices shaping our health are not doctors or parents or lived experience but balance sheets and boardrooms?In this episode of the ALLSMITH Podcast, Bryce sits down with Jon Engelson of Joburg Snacks for a wide ranging conversation that asks the questions most people are afraid to say out loudWe explore how money, incentives, and power quietly shape nutrition guidelines, medical narratives, cultural norms, and even how we relate to our own bodiesFrom micro plastics in our water and food to the confusion around vaccines and toxicityFrom the breakdown of gender roles and dating culture to what has become socially acceptable when it comes to sex, pleasure, and disconnectionFrom food labels that lie to studies that confuse to systems that profit from keeping people dependentThis is not about fearIt is about awarenessThis episode is an invitation to slow downTo zoom outTo question the river instead of blaming the fishJon brings decades of experience in holistic health, food systems, and brand building. Bryce brings curiosity, humility, and the willingness to sit in the gray. Together they unpack the idea that health was never meant to be outsourced and that your body might be the most honest data set you haveThis conversation is poetic, uncomfortable, grounding, and empoweringNot recklessNot dogmaticJust real⸻Show NotesIn this episode, Bryce and Jon discuss• How big money quietly shapes what we are told is healthy• Why anecdotes and lived experience often reveal truths controlled studies miss• The influence of corporate agendas on nutrition science and medicine• Micro plastics and the slow drip of environmental toxicity• Vaccines and the importance of nuance, context, and informed consent• Food systems that prioritize shelf life over human life• Gender roles and how confusion creates stress and disconnection• Dating culture in the age of abundance and distraction• Socially accepted sexual habits and their impact on mental health• Why people feel anxious, inflamed, and disconnected despite having more information than ever• The difference between correlation, causation, and profit• Learning to trust your body again• What real health actually looks like in daily life⸻Timestamps00:00 Opening reflection and setting the tone04:30 Jon’s background and how he entered the food and health world10:45 Big money and the hidden incentives behind health narratives18:20 Why controlled studies often miss real world truth26:40 Micro plastics, environmental load, and cumulative stress34:15 Vaccines, nuance, and asking better questions43:10 Toxic food systems and why labels confuse consumers51:30 Gender roles, identity, and modern pressure01:00:40 Dating culture, sex, and emotional disconnection01:11:20 What it actually means to find what works for you01:20:00 Rebuilding trust with your body and intuition01:27:30 Final reflections and how to move forward⸻Quotes From the Episode“Your body is not a problem to be fixed. It is a signal to be listened to.”“When money enters the room, truth has to fight harder to be heard.”“Most people are not sick because they are weak. They are sick because the environment is loud.”“Health was never meant to be outsourced.”“We keep asking what pill to take instead of what story we are living.”Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Something is off.Women are doing everything right and still feeling disconnected from their bodies. Hormones feel unpredictable. Cycles feel confusing. Pregnancy feels harder to achieve. And the answers feel fragmented, politicized, or buried beneath noise.In this episode, Bryce sits down with nurse practitioner and fertility consultant Ilana Robbins Renfroe to explore the deeper layers of modern fertility. Not from a place of fear, but from a place of responsibility, awareness, and empowerment.We talk about the quiet pressures women carry today. The collision of modern gender roles, dating culture, delayed family planning, socially normalized sexual habits, and chronic stress. We unpack the invisible forces shaping fertility including microplastics, environmental toxins, food quality, endocrine disruptors, hormonal birth control, and the growing questions around medical policies, vaccines, trust, and informed consent.This is not a conversation about sides.It is a conversation about systems.Bodies.Environment.Truth.And the courage to ask better questions.This episode is for women who want clarity.For men who want to support them better.For couples trying to build families in a world that feels increasingly unnatural.Your body is not broken.It is responding to the world it lives in.⸻Key Quotes from the Episode“Fertility is not just about reproduction. It is a reflection of total health.”“Your body is always responding to its environment, not betraying you.”“Confusion grows when conversations are rushed and questions are dismissed.”“Modern women are carrying ancient biology inside a very unnatural world.”“Informed consent requires space, honesty, and humility.”“Fertility is a dialogue between hormones, safety, stress, and environment.”⸻Key Takeaways• Fertility challenges are multifactorial, not personal failures• Environment, lifestyle, and stress matter as much as biology• Asking questions is an act of responsibility, not rebellion• Men and women share the fertility journey equally• Awareness creates power without creating fear• The goal is alignment, not perfection⸻Timestamps00:00 Welcome and why this conversation matters now04:30 Ilana’s background and work in fertility care09:20 The modern fertility decline and global trends15:40 Gender roles, dating culture, and delayed family planning22:10 Stress, safety, and the nervous system28:45 Birth control and cycle awareness35:30 Microplastics, toxins, and everyday exposure43:00 Food quality and endocrine disruption49:10 Vaccines, trust, and informed consent conversations57:20 Male fertility and shared responsibility1:02:40 Preparing the body for pregnancy1:09:00 Bridging medicine, lifestyle, and intuition1:15:30 Final reflections and hope forward⸻Call to ActionIf this episode sparked curiosity, reflection, or conversation, share it with someone you love.Follow Bryce for grounded conversations on fitness, life, and truth. @therealbrycesmithFollow ALLSMITH for lifestyle design, community, and long form dialogue that goes deeper than headlines.@allsmithcoFollow Ilana Robbins Renfroe and her company to learn more about fertility education, women’s health, and conscious family building.@nernz20Your health is not a trend.Your body is not broken.And better questions create better livesThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

In this episode, Bryce sits down with real estate guru, entrepreneur, and beach volleyball enthusiast Bryce Mayer to explore one of the biggest questions of our time:Is the American Dream still alive, or has the landscape changed so drastically that young people are being priced out before they even get startedFrom the realities of fifty year mortgages and institutional buyers like BlackRock entering the housing market, to property taxes, entrepreneurship, family legacy, coaching volleyball, and qualifying for the Manhattan Beach Open on the day his first child was due, Bryce Mayer brings humor, clarity, and lived experience to one of the most complex conversations of 2025.This episode blends mindset, economics, sport, and real world wisdom in a way that empowers listeners to stay intentional, stay curious, and build a life that reflects their values.If you care about business, buying a home, money, adventure, sport, family, or the future of our society, this conversation is for you.SHOW NOTES AND TIMESTAMPS0.00Opening message: Why this episode matters now more than ever2.01Introducing Bryce Mayer and the crossroads of entrepreneurship and sport5.14Being “above average at most things” and why that mindset works8.22How H and B’s Guac Shac became the first real entrepreneurial spark11.45Running Urban Sands Realty with family, structure, and intention15.32The truth about buying a home in 2025 and why young people feel locked out18.10Institutional buyers like BlackRock and Vanguard: leveling the field or tilting it22.40The rise of the fifty year mortgage: band aid or long term risk27.55Property taxes, affordability, and what people misunderstand31.18What every first time homebuyer should know right now35.04Volleyball, competition, and the mindset of staying in the arena38.26Qualifying for the Manhattan Beach Open while your child is due the same day42.00Coaching, connection, and building confidence in others45.45Family, fatherhood, and the real legacy we hope to leave49.20Food, joy, and why food is the most universal love language51.55Travel, perspective, and staying curious in a busy world54.40Final reflections: redefining the American Dream on your own termsKEY TAKEAWAYS• The American Dream is shifting, but intentional people can still build wealth• Young buyers are facing systemic challenges never seen before• Fifty year mortgages change the psychology of home buying and generational wealth• Institutional buyers are reshaping pricing, availability, and access• Family businesses thrive on communication, boundaries, and shared values• Volleyball teaches resilience, communication, and staying calm under pressure• Entrepreneurship often starts with small sparks like the Guac Shac• Fatherhood reframes ambition in the best possible way• Presence is more valuable than trophies or profit• Curiosity and consistency will always outperform perfectionCALL TO ACTIONIf this conversation moved you, challenged you, or expanded your perspective, make sure to follow both Bryce’s on Instagram:-Follow Bryce Smith @therealbrycesmith-Follow Bryce Mayer @bmayer55-Follow ALLSMITH@allsmithcoAnd be sure to subscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast.New episodes drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Rate the show, share it with someone who needs it, and joinThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This episode is a powerful exploration of redemption, ownership, and the human capacity to rebuild from the inside out. In this conversation, Bryce sits down with Chad Dunn, CEO and Owner of MOVE Human Performance Center, author of Mind Over Virtually Everything, speaker, former BMX racer, and a man who transformed his life from convicted felon to community leader.This episode is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. It is a testament to what becomes possible when someone chooses discipline over chaos, structure over excuses, and purpose over circumstance. Chad’s story is living proof that your past may shape you, but it does not define you.If you or someone you know is in the middle of reinvention, this is an episode that can truly shift perspective. Our team believes this conversation has the power to positively impact the world.TIME STAMPS AND KEY MOMENTS00:00Bryce opens with a message about resilience and the pursuit of peak expression.“Your story only grows stronger when you stop running from it.”02:10Chad’s childhood and BMX racing years. The mindset forged on the track.“Racing taught me that speed is earned, but courage is chosen.”06:35The crash that shifted everything. Learning the mental side of recovery.10:25The spiral. Chad shares the decisions and identity cracks that led to his felony conviction.14:50The bottom.“The day I hit rock bottom was the day the truth finally had space to speak.”18:40Lessons from prison. Discipline, humility, accountability, and becoming your own structure.23:55“Your past is information, not a life sentence.”Beginning the internal rebuild long before the external world changed.28:30Habits, mentors, routines, and the books that gave him direction.33:20Meeting Jackie and rebuilding trust with honesty, clarity, and vision.37:10The origin of MOVE Human Performance Center.Why it had to be community rooted and family built.41:00MOVE philosophy. Blending PT, strength training, sports medicine, performance, and recovery.“Movement is medicine. Discipline is the dosage.”46:25Catastrophic injury recovery and helping clients rebuild a stronger foundation.51:40Youth athletes, aging adults, and the MOVE approach to human longevity.56:30Leadership lessons.“Second chances start the moment you stop lying to yourself.”1:02:15Writing Mind Over Virtually Everything. Key insights and the purpose behind the book.1:07:40Marriage, business, and building a mission-driven partnership with Jackie.1:12:50Identity, redemption, and owning the title “From Felon to Founder.”1:18:20Chad’s closing message to anyone stuck in shame or fear.“You can rewrite your story, but only if you pick up the pen.”1:22:00Final reflections from Bryce and actionable takeaways for listeners.KEY QUOTES FROM CHAD• “I am not my past, but I am responsible for it.”• “Pain is information. It is not identity.”• “My rock bottom became my rebirth.”• “You can’t build a strong life on weak excuses.”• “Movement saved me. Discipline rebuilt me.”• “Your future starts the moment you decide to stop shrinking.”If this episode spoke to you, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and share the ALLSMITH Podcast. Your support helps us continue creating meaningful conversations that elevate the human experience.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

In this episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Poonacha Machaiah, the CEO of The Chopra Foundation and one of the leading voices at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern technology. Poonacha is the co-founder of Seva Love, ChopraX, NeverAlone, CIRCA and Cyberhuman AI, and has devoted his life to elevating global wellbeing through consciousness, science, innovation and community.This conversation explores what it means to be human in an age shaped by artificial intelligence, digital identity and rapid technological acceleration. It asks how we can maintain agency, consciousness and peace when the world around us feels increasingly complex.Poonacha shares his philosophy that we are both the code and the coder. That we have the power to design our inner world the same way engineers design systems. Together, Bryce and Poonacha unpack mental health, spiritual resilience, leadership, global trust, and the future of wellbeing on a planet that is rapidly rewriting its own story.This is a powerful episode for anyone who wants to ground themselves, expand their awareness and understand the future through a lens of clarity, compassion and creativity.⸻Show Notes00:00 Opening reflections and Bryce’s introduction02:15 Poonacha’s journey into wellbeing and technology06:40 The Chopra Foundation and the mission to reduce global suffering10:20 How AI can enhance self awareness rather than replace humanity14:55 Mental health, anxiety and why connection is the real medicine19:30 How NeverAlone and CIRCA approach emotional wellbeing23:50 The idea that we are both the code and the coder28:15 Ancient wisdom meeting modern AI32:00 Nervous system resilience in a hyper stimulated world37:40 Why trust is collapsing globally and how to rebuild it42:10 The future of digital identity and personal sovereignty46:20 AI, metaverse and the possibility of conscious digital communities51:00 The role of imagination and intentionality in creating a better world55:35 How entrepreneurs can lead with love, purpose and alignment59:50 Poonacha’s daily practices for grounding and presence01:03:10 Closing thoughts and Bryce’s reflections⸻Major Episode Points• AI is a tool for amplification and awareness, not a replacement for consciousness• Mental health challenges reflect a deep need for belonging and community• We cannot heal in isolation. We heal together• Ancient wisdom provides the blueprint and technology provides the reach• We are both the code and the coder. Inner engineering is our responsibility• Trust is the new currency and leadership must be grounded in transparency• Nervous system regulation is becoming the foundation of human performance• The metaverse can become a sanctuary for healing when built with intention• The future of wellbeing will integrate mind, body, spirit and digital identity• Personal sovereignty will become central as digital systems expand• Creativity and imagination shape the next era of human evolutionThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This conversation is an immersion into heat, cold, faith, family, and the steady pursuit of resilience. Pete Nelson II is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and 33 time ultramarathoner who founded SISU Sauna to bring ancestral wellness back into the modern world.We explore the science and spirit of sauna culture, the nervous system reset that happens in cold water, the role of faith in leadership, how endurance shapes character, and what it means to build a business with integrity and patience.This episode is for anyone who wants to live longer, but more importantly, live better. It is for the people who are ready to step into the heat, breathe, feel, release, and return to life renewed.Timestamps and Episode Flow0:00 Welcome and presence. The meaning of SISU.4:12 Pete’s upbringing and the roots of faith and discipline.9:45 From endurance athlete to sauna founder. The calling emerges.14:30 Why sauna is more than heat. Adaptation, circulation, and longevity.19:22 Cold immersion and the nervous system reset.25:40 Biohacking is ancient. We are returning, not inventing.31:10 The power of community in recovery rituals.36:48 Building SISU Sauna from the ground up and staying aligned with values.45:00 Parenting through example instead of instruction.52:18 The endurance mindset and business. Slow is smooth. Smooth is strong.1:00:02 Final reflections on living with gratitude and purpose.Key Quotes from Pete    •    “Heat brings things to the surface. The fire does not lie.”    •    “Cold teaches presence. You cannot hide from yourself when the water hits.”    •    “We are not inventing wellness. We are remembering it.”    •    “Faith and family are not things I balance. They are the foundation I build everything on.”    •    “Longevity is not about living forever. It is about living more fully in the time we have.”    •    “Endurance taught me that the only way is through.”    •    “Sauna is where I let go. Cold is where I return.”    •    “Leadership is not pressure. It is service.”Major Takeaways• Sauna triggers heat shock proteins that reduce inflammation and increase cellular repair.• Cold therapy trains the nervous system to stay calm under stress.• Modern wellness is a return to ancestral rhythms: sunlight, movement, breath, presence, community.• Longevity begins with recovery, not just training and output.• Building a business that lasts requires patience, humility, and alignment with core values.• Fatherhood and leadership are most powerful when demonstrated, not spoken.• The most meaningful progress is consistency over intensity.If this episode moved you, support the message.Share the episode with one friend who is ready to step into the fire and rediscover their strength.Connect with Pete and SISU Sauna:Instagram: @peternelsoniiSISU Sauna: @sisu_saunaHogsback: @hellonhogsbackConnect with ALLSMITH:Instagram: @therealbrycesmithInstagram: @allsmithcoSubscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.Your support helps us expand the community, create more conversations like this, and continue the mission of building resilient humans and meaningful lives.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Episode OverviewWhat if your body has been trying to communicate with you, and you’ve just forgotten how to listen?In this episode, Bryce sits down with Stuart Champion, a performance coach, educator, and founder of Balanced Body Wisdom, to explore the connection between movement, the nervous system, and true embodiment. Stuart shares how years of pain and imbalance became the catalyst for deeper awareness and how he helps others reconnect with their body’s natural intelligence.This episode bridges the gap between fitness and feeling, performance and peace, strength and stillness.⸻Time-Stamped Show Notes00:00 – Introduction: The Science of FeelingBryce opens the conversation with the question: What if true strength begins with awareness, not effort?04:45 – Stuart’s Story: From Injury to InsightStuart shares how back pain and surgery led him to discover the wisdom of the body and the power of awareness.“Pain isn’t punishment, it’s information.”11:20 – The Modern DisconnectExploring how many people live from the neck up, disconnected from their body’s signals and trapped in survival mode.“The nervous system can’t heal in survival mode.”18:50 – Practice One: Current StateHow awareness is the first step toward transformation and why most people are training compensation instead of capacity.“Awareness is the first rep of transformation.”27:10 – Practice Two: Waiting for the Nervous SystemLearning to slow down, create safety, and let the body open naturally instead of forcing adaptation.“Force tells the body what to do. Safety invites it.”36:30 – Practice Three: Equal and OppositesFinding balance through contrast: effort and ease, inhale and exhale, light and dark.“Balance isn’t stillness, it’s movement in harmony.”44:20 – Practice Four: IntegrationTurning insight into embodiment and understanding why awareness must become action.“Wisdom doesn’t live in knowing, it lives in doing.”53:00 – The Art of Play and PresenceHow reconnecting to play restores energy, creativity, and presence.“Play is the purest form of presence.”59:10 – Tools for ReconnectionPractical breathwork, movement, and daily rituals to restore balance and self-awareness.“Breath is the remote control of the nervous system.”1:05:00 – Closing ReflectionsHow Stuart’s approach helps people rediscover freedom, stability, and trust in their body’s wisdom.⸻Key Takeaways    •    Awareness is the foundation of transformation.    •    You can’t out-train a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe.    •    True balance exists within contrast: strength and softness, effort and ease.    •    Pain is a signal that you’ve drifted away from alignment.    •    Breath and play are gateways to restoring natural harmony.⸻Notable Quotes    •    “Stillness is strength in disguise.”    •    “You can’t heal if you’re stuck in fight or flight.”    •    “Your body is wiser than your mind if you learn to listen.”    •    “Integration is the art of living your lessons.”    •    “Healing isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters with awareness.”⸻Call to ActionIf this episode inspired you, subscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who’s ready to come home to their body.Follow Stuart Champion:Website: wThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

In this episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Kim Rogers, known around the world as The Worm Queen, founder of RogersHood Apothecary, creator of the ParaFy parasite cleanse, and one of the most outspoken voices on what she calls “the silent epidemic” of parasites.Together they open up the unseen world inside our bodies, exploring how parasites enter, multiply, and manipulate our systems, and how cleansing can help us take back control of our health, mood, and energy.Kim shares how her own health collapse became the spark that led her to study parasites and detoxification, and how she went from sickness to sovereignty. Her message is bold and simple:“You’re not tired, lazy, or broken. You’re toxic, inflamed, and hijacked. Clean the system and your life starts to move again.”This conversation explores:• The shocking ways parasites influence cravings, energy, emotions, and even dreams• Why traditional medicine rarely tests for or treats parasitic infections• The connection between parasites, trauma, and emotional release• How gut health, detox, and discipline create freedom and clarity• The spiritual side of cleansing and what it means to reclaim your internal environmentBryce and Kim go deep into the truth that you can’t forge strength on a dirty foundation. The body, mind, and spirit are connected, and healing begins when you face what’s been hiding beneath the surface.“Parasites thrive in chaos. Awareness, discipline, and consistency. That’s how you take your body back.” — Kim Rogers“We’re all walking around carrying weight that isn’t ours, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Cleansing is how we return to clarity.” — Bryce SmithThis one will shift the way you see your own biology. It’s uncomfortable, enlightening, and wildly empowering. The kind of episode that might just change your relationship with your body forever.⸻🧭 Key Takeaways• Parasites are more common than most people think and often go undetected for years• Cleansing isn’t just physical, it’s emotional and spiritual. The body keeps score• Parasites can affect cravings, hormones, sleep, mood, and metabolism• Healing begins with awareness and consistency. Discipline equals freedom• Forging health means purging what doesn’t serve, internally and externally⸻🕒 Suggested Timestamps0:00  Welcome to ALLSMITH1:15  Kim Rogers from sickness to sovereignty6:10  The moment she discovered parasites were running her system10:40  What parasites are and how they get in15:30  How they hijack your cravings and control mood21:00  The full moon connection explained26:20  Why standard testing often fails31:45  The ParaFy protocol and cleansing safely38:50  Parasites, trauma, and the emotional purge45:15  Stories of radical healing and transformation52:00  Kim’s mission of building awareness and taking back controlThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Join the ALLSMITH Coaching Experience Forge discipline, faith, and purpose through personalized Lifestyle Design Coaching. Work directly with Bryce to align your body, mind, and mission. Build better habits, unlock your potential, and live with deeper intention. → Apply now or learn more at https://www.allsmith.co/  Shop ALLSMITH Apparel Wear the mindset. Represent the movement. Explore premium tees, hats, and towels that reflect strength, presence, and purpose. → Shop the new collection at https://www.allsmith.co/shop  Experience ALLSMITH Events From men’s retreats and beach workouts to sauna and ice sessions, join the tribe in person. Real connection. Real conversation. Real growth. → Stay tuned and register for upcoming events on Instagram @allsmithco (https://www.instagram.com/allsmithco)  Subscribe and Support the Podcast If this episode moves you, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. → Listen and follow on:     •    Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/)     •    Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/)     •    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ALLSMITHco) What if the success you are chasing is not the one you were called to build? In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, Bryce sits down with Garrett Maroon, founder of The Faithful Agent, husband, father of five, and leader of 2:10 Collective at eXp, to explore what happens when faith, family, and leadership collide. Garrett’s story reminds us that sometimes God’s detours are divine direction. That the doors that close are often protecting you, not punishing you. And that true success is not about building an empire but building eternal impact. This episode dives deep into faith, surrender, and identity. Bryce and Garrett explore what it means to lead from peace, not pressure, and how to build a business that reflects your values rather than consumes them. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro  Bryce sets the tone for redefining success and surrendering control 04:45 – Faith vs. Hustle  Garrett opens up about choosing calling over chaos11:10 – When God Interrupts Your Plan  The moment that changed everything 18:30 – The Pressure to Provide  Balancing faith, fatherhood, and finances 25:40 – Leadership as Stewardship  Leading from peace, not performance33:20 – Business as Ministry  Serving others through calling and conviction40:00 – Lessons from the 2:10 Collective  Building community over competition 46:55 – The Beauty of Slowing Down  Why stillness is strength53:15 – The Legacy Lens  Garrett’s approach to fatherhood and impact59:00 – Bryce’s Reflection  Faith as the foundation of the ALLSMITH mission POWERFUL QUOTES “You can’t out-hustle misalignment.” — Garrett Maroon“Faith isn’t a strategy. It’s a surrender.” — Bryce “If you win at business but lose at home, you’ve lost the only game that matters.” — Garrett Maroon “God’s plan often looks like a detour until you realize it was the destination.” — Bryce “Your business should be an overflow of your character, not the core of your identity.” — Garrett Maroon Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Today on ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with powerhouse duo Claire and James Davis, the founders of The Midlife Mentors and the award-winning wellbeing company 38 Degrees North. This husband-and-wife team is redefining what it means to thrive in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.From their evidence-based programs to their globally ranked show The Midlife Mentors Podcast, Claire and James help people break free from outdated beliefs about aging and step boldly into their next chapter with energy, strength, and purpose. James is also the author of The Midlife Male Handbook: A Man’s Guide To Thriving Through Andropause—a raw and practical guide for men navigating change with clarity and confidence.In this episode, Bryce, Claire, and James explore the truth about midlife, how to manage the transitions that come with it, and how to turn challenge into transformation. They pull back the curtain on what it really means to create lasting change for the body, mind, and soul.You’ll walk away seeing midlife not as a crisis but as an incredible opportunity to redesign your life with more meaning, vitality, and freedom.Listen in and discover:• A new way to see midlife as an awakening, not a decline• Science-backed tools for hormones, mindset, and stress• Real strategies for creating balance, identity, and purpose• Action steps to build a body and lifestyle that last• Insights from working with elite teams at Google, Citibank, and KPMG• Stories of reinvention that prove it’s never too late to change your pathIf you’re ready to turn your next chapter into your strongest, this one’s for you.Call to action:Follow Bryce Smith on Instagram @therealbrycesmith (https://www.instagram.com/therealbrycesmith), stay connected with ALLSMITH @allsmithco (https://www.instagram.com/allsmithco), and tap into the wisdom of The Midlife Mentors @midlifementors (https://www.instagram.com/midlifementors?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==). Subscribe to ALLSMITH on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen so you never miss a deep, transformative conversation.Show flow:00:00 | Bryce’s opening story on redefining midlife04:20 | Claire and James share how their mission began12:35 | The truth behind the idea that “midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a catalyst”18:50 | Hormones, identity, and the biology of transition26:00 | Lessons from corporate wellness and leading with purpose32:45 | Managing stress and living by your values38:30 | Fitness and mindset strategies that keep you strong45:10 | Real-world tools for growth and self-leadership51:55 | Rapid-fire lessons and quotes worth replaying54:40 | Closing reflections on stepping into your next level1:00:00 | Connect with Bryce, Claire, and JamesQuotes worth remembering:“Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s the moment you stop pretending and start becoming.”“If you don’t lead yourself, distractions will.”“The strongest people I know cry, pray, and still show up with fire in their eyes.”“Your second half can be your strongest half.”“Transformation doesn’t start with change—it starts with awareness.”Takeaways:Midlife can be your most powerful reinvention.Your body is the messenger, not the enemy.Community and accountability turn intention into reality.Purpose creates energy. Energy creates freedom.You’re not runniThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG