Aligned : The Unfiltered Podcast for Founders.

Are you on your way to hitting a sober milestone, or maybe you're just about to embark on your journey... In this episode, Mayhew talks about why he decided to go sober and how it's impacted the last 6 (SIX) years of his life so heavily.  You'll hear all about the reasons, the hurdles, the setbacks and the results. The Happy Pear Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-pear-podcas...

Do you have issues with confidence that trip you up in life? Dionne's self-doubt used to hold her back, but now she's turned it around and laughs at troll comments while owning her life! In this episode, Smith is joined by Dionne Slater as they discuss how she's overcome many of the challenges in her life in the last few years...and the springboard was contracting herpes.  After the initial shame,...

Do you fear Death? It's scary right? Today, Laura tells of how she deals with fearing death, she lives every single day like it's her last without exception. In this episode, Smith is joined by Laura Bartlett, she's overcome being harshly rejected on dragon's den, losing her cousin, saying grace due to that tragedy and losing her father... But now she's flying higher than ever. Laura's LinkedIn: h...

Take action today... Cut some people out of your life to make room for more good stuff! If you're struggling at work, in relationships, or with yourself this episode is PERFECT for you! Patrick Hill joins Smith and Mayhew to discuss his journey in going through depression from an early age, how growing up in the 80's was hard as a gay person, and how to avoid shit at work!   Patrick's Website: htt...

Who do you want to become? You're not good enough to be that person yet....but you will be! A few short years ago David Waldy was staring in the mirror ready to use a 9mm Glock to kill himself....He had the big corporate career, an impressive 6 figure salary, a beautiful young family, but he thought they'd be better off without him!  In this episode, Smith and Mayhew chat with David, who's turned...

Phil Stanley started his journey just like you, he listened to a podcast. This led him to Smith and Mayhew and the rest is history, now he's a coach himself and the head of High Performance at A-Game. In this episode, you'll hear how Phil's self-doubt lead him to addictive behaviours, we delve into his relationship with food, and how IMPERFECT ACTION lead to massive impact Phil's LinkedIn: https:/...

There are few people in the world that have to be on their A-Game as often as Fraser Franks had to be during his pro football career. In this episode, Smith and Mayhew chat with Fraser about his past experiences in football, how the sport affected him mentally, getting sober, and why he had to take an early retirement from the beautiful game. Fraser's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraser-f...

One in 4 men don't have a friend they can call when the $h!t hits the fan.... are you one of them? The suicide rates of men under the age of 40 are at the highest they've ever been, loneliness is at the centre of the problem... it's a true epidemic.   In this episode, Smith and Mayhew delve into loneliness and how to beat it, drawing on their own experiences with loneliness and thoughts of suicide...

If you've heard more than a couple of episodes of this podcast, you'll know that Smith & Mayhew LOVE a quote! This episode is potentially a life changer as the fellas talk through some of their favourite and most poignant quotes from leaders, with a fair few "Smith quotes" making the cut too. The legendary Jim Rohn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Rohn Tony Robbins: https://en.wikipedia.org/...

 You are your habits, your habits are you! Smith and Mayhew discuss the importance of habits... breaking the "bad ones" and forming "good ones"!  It sounds simple, but can be the trickiest thing.  This episode includes tips for successful habit forming. Atomic Habits book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break   Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest...

Are you someone who'll try all of these dietary fads in the hope that one of these "miracle solutions" will be able to drop your body weight within a week or 2? In this episode, Smith and Mayhew are joined by Amanda, a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Personal Trainer, as they discuss how you can set yourself up for success when it comes to your diet along with many misconceptions about nutrit...

When someone criticises you, do you feel like you're being spoken to like a child? Depending on their tone, that could be a problem for you, or the other person! You can move through either the parent, child or adult state several times during a conversation, without even realising it! In this episode, Smith is joined by Monica as they explain how to control staying in the parent state, which will...

Are you an average Joe? Is everything you do just about right? Do you tick every box but never go above and beyond? It's time to change that! In this episode, Smith and Mayhew are joined by newest A-Game recruit, Amanda, who's now Head of High Performance Nutrition, and Personal Training.   You'll hear about how she overcame a disordered  relationship with food and body dysmorphophobia to become a...

Want to be happier, healthier and wealthier?  This one's unmissable! In this episode, Smith and Mayhew discuss 5 of the hardest truths in life... some are going to be uncomfortable and tricky to swallow, but if you take it on board you WILL live a more fulfilled life. The Untethered Soul Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal t...

Diet Coke causes Cancer, all sugars are harmful, and you NEED to go on long fasting sessions... Are these things true? Are you constantly worrying about whether or not you're being healthy enough with your eating? In this episode, Mayhew busts some myths around nutrition. Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever been, Adam Smith’s self-development journey hasn’t...

Do you feel like you're punching above your weight constantly? It's very likely that's not true and you're punching exactly where you should be! In this episode, Smith and Mayhew explain how Impostor Syndrome can be overcome and why the term "syndrome" makes it sound far worse than it really is! Claire Josa's Ditching Impostor Syndrome Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ditching-Imposter-Syndrome-Clar...

Every year you set goals, and most of the time you probably drop them like 80% of the population, so how can we stop that? That's the question Smith, Mayhew and Monica aim to answer today.  They offer insights on goals they've accomplished, and advise on how to set goals with more meaning and purpose. The Power of Adventure TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfkZLVctysE&pp=ygUcdGhlIHBv...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. It's a new year, and time for reflection... During this episode, you'll hear about the last 3 years of A-Game, from it's humble beginnings to what it is today.  There have been massive successes, but you'll also hear Smith & Mayhew's honesty in talking about the bumps in the road, and those monumentally uncomfortable situations they've fac...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. Stress can rule your life, and in extreme situations stress can end your life. Your key to joy is recognising and controlling your stress.  Smith and Mayhew talk around this, offering up honest and actionable advice. The Chimp Paradox - Steve Peters' Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Programme-Confidence/dp/009193558X Ada...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. Over Christmas you'll probably be asked if you want some sort of alcohol, it can be easy to give in and let your guard down. In this episode Smith and Mayhew tell you how you could be more responsible with your alcohol consumption over christmas or stop it completely! Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he’s ever...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. How well do we sleep? It can have a drastic impact on how we take on the day ahead, so how can we sleep more efficiently, and better? In this episode, Smith and Mayhew go over some common methods of sleeping better and what they personally use on a nightly basis, along with why they became aware of their sleep in the first place. Matthew Walke...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. Some people go through their entire life without ever finding their path, or their "thing"! In this episode, Smith is joined by Chris Howe, a coach and someone who found his path in his early 40's and has never looked back! Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishowecoach/ Awaken the Giant Within: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-the...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. Join Adam Smith and Adam Mayhew, who are two guys with one mission : To empower high performers to go further, using DNA-defining nutrition, mindset mechanics, sobriety and a no-nonsense approach. Do you ever suffer negative thoughts and self-sabotaging behaviour?  It's more common than you may think.  During this episode, Smith and Mayhew off...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. Join Adam Smith and Adam Mayhew, who are two guys with one mission : To empower high performers to go further, using DNA-defining nutrition, mindset mechanics, sobriety and a no-nonsense approach. Mayhew is actually away today, so Smith is joined by Monica.  Together they clear up a lot of the crap you hear about Self Development from the so-c...

Do things that others won’t—Achieve what others can’t. Join Adam Smith and Adam Mayhew, who are two guys with one mission : To empower high performers to go further, using DNA-defining nutrition, mindset mechanics, sobriety and a no-nonsense approach. During this episode, Smith and Mayhew chat about "Body Dysmorphia".  They start with a rundown of what it is, followed by their own experiences of i...