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California feels like a shoreline at dusk. Beautiful on the surface. Unsettled underneath. The tide keeps pulling back, exposing questions most people are told not to ask.In Episode 120 of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Phil Mauriello Jr., attorney and host of California Underground, for a wide ranging conversation exploring power, policy, conspiracies, and the patterns shaping modern life.This is not a conversation about left versus right.It is a conversation about awareness versus autopilot.Together, Bryce and Phil explore California as a microcosm for the world. A state that often feels less governed and more tested. Policies roll out like experiments. Narratives change faster than outcomes. Citizens are left trying to reconcile intention with impact.Like standing inside a maze where every wall is painted with good intentions, this episode asks a simple but unsettling question.Are we being led, or are we being studied?From California politics to global power structures, this conversation moves through some of the most controversial topics of our time, not to provoke fear, but to sharpen discernment.⸻Topics Explored• The lingering unanswered questions surrounding 9/11.• The cultural flashpoint moments and assassination narratives surrounding Charlie Kirk.• The relationship between the United States and Israel, and how foreign policy shapes domestic life.• Antarctica, and why powerful nations are deeply interested in what lies beneath the ice.• Venezuela as a case study in government control, collapse, and currency manipulation.• The JFK files and what delayed truth reveals about institutions.• The COVID pandemic and how emergency powers reshape society long after the crisis fades.• Cloud seeding, weather modification, and where science ends and speculation begins.• George Soros and Bill Gates as symbols of influence, philanthropy, and fear.• The Epstein files and the erosion of public trust in accountability.• The Diddy trials and the intersection of celebrity, power, silence, and leverage.⸻Episode Time Stamps• 00:00 Opening reflections and why this conversation matters now.• 06:12 California as a political testing ground.• 14:45 Power, incentives, and narrative control.• 24:30 9/11, JFK files, and delayed truth.• 35:10 COVID, emergency powers, and long term consequences.• 46:20 Global influence, Israel, Venezuela, and Antarctica.• 58:40 Epstein, celebrity power, and institutional silence.• 01:10:15 Mindset, discernment, and personal responsibility.• 01:22:00 Final reflections on truth seeking and sovereignty.⸻Join the ALLSMITH CommunityIf this episode resonates, you are already part of the conversation.ALLSMITH is not about certainty.It is about pursuit.Pursuit of clarity. Strength. Agency. And peak expression.Ways to connect with ALLSMITH.• Lifestyle design coaching.• In person and remote training.• Apparel built for those forged through experience.• A community rooted in truth, movement, and meaning.Follow Phil Mauriello Jr. and California Underground on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/californiaundergroundThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Most people are not failing their fitness.They are following a system that was never designed for longevity, adaptability, or real life.In this episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Clifton Harski, a movement educator and coach who has spent decades inside the fitness industry teaching, observing, and questioning what actually works.This conversation pulls back the curtain on why so many people feel sore, frustrated, or stuck despite training consistently. We explore how fitness became obsessed with intensity, aesthetics, and shortcuts while quietly abandoning movement quality, skill acquisition, and long term capability.Using powerful metaphors, real coaching stories, and honest observations from years in the trenches, this episode reframes fitness not as something you survive, but something that should support your life.This is not an attack on training hard.It is a call to train intelligently.If you have ever felt like your body is “broken” even though you are doing all the right things, this episode will help you see the bigger picture.⸻What This Episode Explores00:00 Why this conversation matters and how we got here03:20 Clifton’s origin story and early relationship with movement09:10 The difference between learning movement and memorizing exercises12:45 Why most programs chase output instead of capability18:30 Movement quality versus intensity and why order matters24:50 When coaching became cheering instead of teaching30:40 The myth of perfect form and why humans are not machines36:15 Be able. Be athletic. Be adaptable. A framework for training for life44:10 Why adults still need to train like athletes51:20 Kettlebells, rotation, and misunderstood tools58:40 Pain free training versus pain resilient training01:05:10 Why recovery will not save poor programming01:12:00 Training real humans with real lives, stress, kids, and responsibilities01:18:30 Advice for young coaches entering a noisy industry01:24:00 What gives hope for the future of fitness⸻Quotes Worth Sitting WithYou are not fragile. You are underprepared.Intensity without intention eventually becomes noise.Movement is not about looking good. It is about being capable.Adaptability is the highest expression of fitness.If you only train what is predictable, life will eventually expose the gap.⸻Key TakeawaysFitness should expand your options, not limit them.Strength matters, but movement literacy matters first.Perfect programs fail imperfect lives.The goal is not pain free living. The goal is resilience.Longevity is built through consistency, skill, and humility.This episode is for coaches, athletes, parents, professionals, and anyone who wants to move well and stay in the game for the long haul.⸻Ways to Go Deeper With ALLSMITHSubscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeWatch full episodes and clips on YouTube and share what resonatesExplore ALLSMITH coaching for sustainable fitness, lifestyle design, and accountabilityShop ALLSMITH apparel built for training, living, and belongingJoin the ALLSMITH community and train with intention⸻Connect With UsBryce SmithInstagram @therealbrycesmithALLSMITHInstagram @allsmithcoWebsite allsmith.coClifton HarskiInstagram @cliftonharskiThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Some years whisper.Others apply pressure.2025 did not ask for permission.It revealed what was misaligned, rushed, avoided, and out of rhythm. It exposed weak foundations and rewarded honest work. It reminded us that growth does not come from force. It comes from truth.This solo episode is a pause at the edge of the year. A deep breath. A reflection on what the ALLSMITH podcast uncovered through hundreds of conversations with athletes, parents, leaders, builders, and everyday humans navigating modern life.These are not motivational quotes pulled from a highlight reel.They are lessons forged through discomfort, repetition, and lived experience.We talk about discipline as protection. Calm as an advantage. Consistency over intensity. Presence over performance. Nervous system health. Identity. Family. Training that gives energy back. And what it actually means to live in alignment.This episode is an invitation.To look honestly at who you became this year.To decide what you are carrying forward.And to release what no longer belongs.If you felt stretched in 2025, this episode will help you name why.If you grew in 2025, this episode will help you understand how.⸻Episode Structure and Time Stamps0:00 Opening reflectionWhy some years feel heavier than others and why that is not an accident3:45 The year of pressureHow 2025 revealed misalignment instead of rewarding hustle7:30 Lesson one through fiveDiscipline as protection, consistency over intensity, and the cost of chaos15:20 Nervous system truthWhy calm people last longer and perform better23:40 Training as a metaphor for lifeWhat the barbell, the breath, and recovery teach us about leadership32:10 Identity shifts and outgrowing old versionsWhy growth requires grief and honesty41:00 Presence, relationships, and attentionThe quiet power of being fully where you are49:30 The role of environment and communityWhy healing and growth accelerate together56:00 Closing reflectionWhat to carry forward and what to leave behind as we step into what is next⸻Key TakeawaysDiscipline is not restriction. It is protection for your energy and your futureYou cannot outwork a dysregulated nervous system no matter how motivated you areConsistency is identity based not emotion basedTraining should give you energy back not take it awayPresence is a performance enhancer in relationships, business, and healthAlignment often feels boring before it feels powerfulHealing clarifies you. It does not weaken youYour environment trains you more than your willpowerGrowth is not about becoming someone else. It is about coming home to yourselfThe strongest lives are built slowly and honestly⸻Featured Quotes from the EpisodeDiscipline is not punishment. It is protectionPeace is a performance enhancerStrong people know when to softenHealth is practiced not optimizedPresence is the real flexRest is strategy not lazinessYour body wants safety before it wants performanceYou are allowed to outgrow who you used to beSimple done consistently beats complex done occasionallyPeak expression is alignment not imitationThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

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