Podcast appearances and mentions of Todd Smith

Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/  Have you ever set a boundary, felt completely clear about it, and then watched yourself back away from it anyway? If you're a highly sensitive person, boundary struggles can be incredibly frustrating because the problem often isn't knowing what to do—it's being unable to follow through when fear, guilt, self-doubt, or the desire for harmony take over. Understanding why this happens can be the difference between staying stuck in people-pleasing and finally feeling free to honor your own needs. By listening to this episode, you'll discover: Why learning about boundaries often isn't enough to help you consistently hold them The hidden fears and beliefs that pull highly sensitive people back into accommodation and people-pleasing How boundaries become easier when you address the emotional patterns underneath them instead of relying on willpower Listen now to uncover the real reason boundaries feel so difficult—and learn how to create lasting change without forcing yourself to be someone you're not.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.  

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive—even when you're trying to slow down and take care of yourself? As a highly sensitive person, modern life constantly bombards your nervous system with stimulation, pressure, and emotional input. The problem is that many of the things we turn to for relief—scrolling, entertainment, staying busy, even certain foods—can actually add more activation instead of helping us recover. Over time, this hidden accumulation of stress can leave you feeling chronically overwhelmed without understanding why. Understand why highly sensitive people accumulate emotional and nervous system "heat" more easily than others. Discover how modern life quietly pulls you away from true restoration and keeps your system stuck in activation. Learn simple, practical ways to cool, nourish, and rebalance your nervous system so you can feel calmer, steadier, and more like yourself again.   Listen now to discover how small, nourishing shifts can help your sensitive nervous system recover from overload and return to a state of calm, balance, and resilience.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Care deeply without losing your center. Grab the "Whose Business?" Reflection Cards: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/whos-business-cards/ Have you ever felt someone else's stress so deeply that you lost touch with your own emotional state? As a highly sensitive person, your nervous system is naturally wired to pick up subtle emotional shifts in others. While this gift allows for deep empathy and connection, it can also leave you feeling responsible for other people's emotions, exhausted after interactions, and disconnected from your own sense of calm. In this episode, you'll discover: Why highly sensitive people absorb stress from others so quickly and automatically How empathy quietly turns into emotional entanglement and drains your energy A practical way to stay compassionate, present, and supportive without carrying someone else's emotional burden Listen now to learn how to remain grounded in yourself while caring deeply for others, so you can protect your peace without losing your empathy.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it look like to educate your children well when you're also milking cows, fixing tractors, and butchering chickens? In this episode, Noah sits down with Todd Smith — a former teacher and school administrator turned homeschooling, homesteading dad — to talk about integrating education and farm life instead of letting them compete.Todd shares the vision of "domestic monasticism" that led three families to co-own an 86-acre farm in East Tennessee, and why a life shaped by prayer, study, and labor forms children who are thoughtful, compassionate, and hardworking.In this episode:Why education is more formation than information — and what that frees you fromStarting with the end in mind: defining who you want your children to become before deciding what curriculum to useWriting a family vision statement (and why keeping the whole list in front of you is a recipe for discouragement)Charlotte Mason's simple daily framework: something to know, someone to love, something to doOral narration, commonplace notebooks, and copying Scripture — low-cost tools that actually build readers and writersA day in the life on St. Mary's FarmWhen the pigs get out and the tractor breaks: treating "distractions" as the curriculum, not interruptions to itAn honest conversation about family roles, complementarianism, and how Todd and his wife divide farm, income, and educationPractical first steps: choose one book, read it together, and make your child the resident expert on one part of the farmResources mentioned:Todd's packet of planning questions and skill lists for homesteading families The Monkhood of All Believers by Greg PetersThe Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies by Rod DreherCharlotte Mason's educational philosophyThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienConnect with Todd:Instagram: St. Mary's Farm TennesseeEmail: tsmith@fcsva.comUntil next time — be faithful, be humble, and keep redeeming the dirt.Support the show

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ Are you secretly exhausting yourself by trying to stay emotionally balanced, productive, and "on" all the time? Many highly sensitive people judge themselves whenever their energy, emotions, or motivation fluctuate. In a world that rewards constant productivity and consistency, it's easy to believe that natural ups and downs mean something is wrong. But what if your nervous system isn't failing—what if it's simply following the rhythm it was designed for? Understand why highly sensitive people often struggle with the pressure to remain emotionally and mentally even at all times. Discover how deep processing naturally creates cycles of engagement, recovery, solitude, and integration. Learn how honoring your natural rhythm can reduce self-judgment, prevent burnout, and help you build a more sustainable life. Listen now to discover how embracing your natural rhythm can help you stop fighting yourself and experience greater freedom, energy, and inner peace.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

07.12.26 | DON'T LET THE DEVIL TAKE THAT FIELD | PASTOR TODD SMITH

Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/ Have you ever replayed a conflict for hours—or even days—while everyone else seemed to move on? For many highly sensitive people, conflict doesn't end when the conversation ends. A simple disagreement, critical comment, or change in someone's tone can trigger guilt, self-doubt, and endless mental replaying. If you've ever felt responsible for fixing emotional tension or wondered whether you've done something wrong simply because someone is upset, this episode will help you understand why. Discover why highly sensitive people often carry guilt and self-doubt long after a conflict is over. Learn how your nervous system can interpret emotional tension as rejection, danger, or personal failure. Understand the mindset shift that helps you stop blaming yourself and build greater self-trust during difficult interactions.   Listen now to uncover the hidden pattern behind conflict sensitivity and learn how to stay grounded in yourself—even when emotional tension is present.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  What if your biggest emotions aren't a weakness—but one of your greatest strengths as a highly sensitive person? Many highly sensitive people spend years believing they're "too emotional" because they feel criticism, conflict, beauty, connection, and overwhelm more deeply than others. This episode reveals why those intense emotional experiences are completely natural and how misunderstanding them can create unnecessary self-judgment and suffering. Understand why highly sensitive people naturally experience emotions more intensely and why that isn't something to fix. Learn how self-criticism and cultural conditioning can turn normal sensitivity into emotional suffering. Discover how your strongest emotions can serve as valuable signals that reveal stress, unmet needs, boundary issues, and areas of misalignment in your life.   Listen now to learn how to stop fighting your emotions and start using them as powerful guidance for greater self-awareness, clarity, and emotional well-being.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

A catchy tune sticks in your mind. Combine that with words that express the truth of God and you have a powerful connection to a person's heart. In this episode Ed and Wayne will explore this creative connection with Todd Smith from the music group “Selah”. During a recent event, Ed and Todd were able to sit down and talk about the ministry of music, and why it's part of FEBC's outreach. We'll find out more about Todd's background as a “missionary kid” growing up in Africa and his connections with past FEBC projects. Along the way they'll talk about the power of a song to speak a person's “heart language” and how important it is to build this creative bridge… Until All Have Heard

07.05.26 | SOMEBODY HAS TO SAY IT | PASTOR TODD SMITH

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  Have you been putting off self-care until life finally calms down—only to realize that moment never seems to arrive? As a highly sensitive person, it's natural to focus deeply on the people, problems, and responsibilities that need your attention. But during stressful seasons, many HSPs quietly stop taking care of themselves, convincing themselves they'll rest later. The challenge is that "later" often turns into weeks, months, or even years, leaving the nervous system depleted when it needs support the most. In this episode, you'll discover: Why highly sensitive people often abandon their own needs during the times they need self-care most. How all-or-nothing thinking around self-care quietly increases stress, overwhelm, and burnout. Why even tiny moments of recovery can have a powerful impact on your nervous system and emotional well-being.   Listen now to learn how small, practical moments of self-care can help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself—even when life feels overwhelming.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/  Are you truly healing from narcissistic relationships… or is your entire inner world still emotionally organized around the narcissist? Many highly sensitive people feel enormous relief when they finally understand narcissistic behavior because it explains years of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional pain. But over time, constantly focusing on the narcissist can quietly keep your nervous system trapped in blame, emotional reactivity, and external dependence instead of real inner freedom. Understand why learning about narcissism initially feels so validating for highly sensitive people Discover how blame — even when directed outward — can still keep you emotionally stuck Learn how deeper healing begins when you reconnect with your own nervous system, self-trust, and emotional grounding Listen now to discover how to stop emotionally revolving around difficult people and start building a more grounded, compassionate relationship with yourself.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  Do you feel guilty anytime someone around you feels disappointed, uncomfortable, or upset — even when you've done nothing wrong? For many highly sensitive people, guilt becomes a constant emotional background noise. You replay conversations, overanalyze reactions, try to prevent conflict before it happens, and quietly carry responsibility for emotions that were never yours to manage. In this episode, you'll discover why this pattern happens, how stress turns empathy into emotional over-responsibility, and why guilt is often not proof that you failed — but a signal that you've become too focused on managing everyone else's emotional experience. Understand why highly sensitive people so easily fall into guilt, people-pleasing, and emotional self-monitoring Learn the critical difference between empathy and emotional responsibility so you can stop carrying emotions that aren't yours Discover how to question the hidden beliefs that fuel guilt and finally experience more emotional freedom, honesty, and inner peace Listen now to finally understand why guilt feels so automatic as a highly sensitive person — and how to break free from the exhausting cycle of managing everyone else's emotions   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Feeling stuck trying to make the "right" decision? Grab The Decision Clarity Filter: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/decision-clarity-filter/ Are you exhausted from trying to make the "perfect" decision? What if the real problem isn't your sensitivity… but the pressure you're putting on yourself to eliminate uncertainty before moving forward? As a highly sensitive person, decision-making can feel emotionally overwhelming. You replay every possibility, imagine every outcome, and carry the weight of how your choices might affect everyone around you. But overthinking isn't always a sign that you're being wise — sometimes it's a nervous system stuck in fear, urgency, and emotional pressure. In this episode, we explore why HSPs struggle so deeply with decisions and how to reconnect with a calmer, more grounded sense of clarity. In this episode, you'll discover: Why highly sensitive people naturally take longer to make important decisions — and why that's not a flaw The hidden difference between thoughtful reflection and fear-based overthinking How to stop chasing certainty and start making decisions from a place of inner alignment and calm If decision-making has been draining your energy, clouding your clarity, or keeping you stuck in endless mental loops, this episode will help you quiet the noise and finally move forward with more trust in yourself.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  Why do highly sensitive people feel exhausted even when life "looks fine" on the outside? What if the real issue isn't weakness… but misalignment? If you're a highly sensitive person, you've probably felt the quiet frustration of living a life that doesn't fully resonate with who you are. In this episode, we explore why meaning, depth, and inner coherence matter so deeply for HSPs — and how subtle misalignment in your work, relationships, or daily life can quietly drain your energy, motivation, and sense of self. Instead of forcing clarity or chasing a "perfect" purpose, you'll learn how alignment naturally deepens over time when you stop fighting your current reality and start listening more honestly to yourself. By listening to this episode, you'll discover: Why highly sensitive people are naturally wired to seek meaning, purpose, and depth in everything they do The hidden ways misalignment creates exhaustion, rumination, emotional flatness, and inner conflict How to move toward a more aligned, fulfilling life without perfectionism, pressure, or forcing immediate answers Press play to discover how deeper alignment can help you feel more grounded, energized, and authentically connected to the life you're building.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Ready for deeper support as an HSP? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/  Do you ever feel guilty for wanting quiet… even when you genuinely love the people around you? If you're a highly sensitive person, you may constantly feel torn between craving connection and needing space to recover. This episode reveals why your nervous system asks for quiet, why your mind turns that need into guilt, and how emotional responsibility can quietly drain your energy over time. Understand why your need for quiet is not selfish, cold, or a sign that something is wrong with you Discover the hidden pattern that keeps you prioritizing other people's emotions over your own nervous system Learn what starts to shift when you stop treating rest and space like a relational problem Listen now to finally understand the deeper reason you feel guilty needing space — and how to stay connected to others without abandoning yourself in the process.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

06.21.26 | THE ONE THING A FATHER MUST DO | PASTOR TODD SMITH

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  Why do so many highly sensitive people keep falling back into the same stress patterns — even after doing all the "right" things to manage stress? If you're constantly overwhelmed, emotionally drained, overthinking, or feeling responsible for everyone around you, this episode will help you understand why stress relief often feels temporary. You'll discover that not all stress management works at the same level — and why deeper change requires more than just calming your nervous system. Understand the 5 deeper layers of stress management for highly sensitive people Learn why stress keeps returning even when you're actively trying to heal Discover how lifestyle changes, emotional healing, and inner freedom practices can create more lasting peace Listen now to discover which layer of stress management may finally help you break free from recurring overwhelm and create a calmer, more grounded life.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Let your healing feel nourishing again. Grab The Inner Work Reset Ritual: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/inner-work-reset/ Has your spiritual growth journey started feeling more like pressure than peace? For highly sensitive people, spiritual teachings that once felt inspiring can quietly turn into comparison, self-monitoring, and the exhausting feeling that you're never "healed enough." This episode explores why inner work can become discouraging — and how to reconnect with a more compassionate, grounded path that actually supports your nervous system instead of overwhelming it. Understand why spiritual comparison affects highly sensitive people so deeply Learn how healing can subtly become performative instead of authentic Discover a gentler, more honest way to approach spirituality and inner growth Listen now to release the pressure of performative healing and reconnect with a spiritual practice that feels supportive, human, and real.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Ed's new project, Critical Mass, starts with a deceptively simple question: if Canada decides it wants more nuclear power, can it actually deliver it? The answer turns out to be complicated.As part of the project, we're hosting four live town halls across the country. The first was recorded at Toronto Climate Week on June 5, featuring Todd Smith (former Ontario Minister of Energy, now VP at Candu Energy) and Brendan Frank (VP of Policy at Clean Prosperity). Together they work through the project's core tensions - cost, democratic legitimacy, and standardization - with the kind of honest talk you've come to expect from EvC.Thank you to Geoff Burt and The Consecon Foundation for helping make the evening possible. Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Follow us on:LinkedInBlueskyX/TwitterInstagramEnergy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listenersDonate to keep Energy vs Climate goingProduced by Bespoke Podcasts

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  Are you constantly overwhelmed, mentally "on," and exhausted from trying to juggle too many things as a highly sensitive person? Many highly sensitive people are taught to push through overload, multitask endlessly, and stay productive at all costs — but that constant switching and pressure quietly drains the nervous system. In this episode, we explore why simplifying your schedule and creating stronger boundaries can completely change the way you experience work, stress, and life. Discover why doing too many different kinds of tasks creates hidden burnout for highly sensitive people Learn how "containment" and clear work boundaries can help your nervous system finally relax Hear the real-life changes that happened when simplifying work created more energy, hobbies, peace, and freedom Press play now to learn how simplifying your life and reducing mental overload can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more deeply connected to yourself again.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

06.14.26 | HOW TO MAKE FAITH COME ALIVE | PASTOR TODD SMITH

Are you exhausting yourself trying to feel okay all the time? If you're a highly sensitive person, emotional awareness can quietly turn into emotional management. Instead of simply experiencing your feelings, you may find yourself constantly monitoring, adjusting, and trying to maintain happiness — creating pressure that never fully lets you rest. Understand why trying to optimize happiness can actually increase emotional exhaustion Learn how self-awareness subtly becomes self-monitoring and inner pressure Discover a healthier way to relate to emotional ups and downs without constantly trying to fix yourself Press play now to discover how releasing the pressure to feel good can create more ease, freedom, and emotional peace in your daily life.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

In the United States, we tend to celebrate people who pick a destination, set a goal, believe in themselves, and refuse to quit until they get exactly where they always knew they'd be.But real life is messier than that. Dreams change. and sometimes careers stall — we get relegated to something less than what we dreamed of.That's what happened to Todd Smith, a part-time sports writer and full-time landscape supplier.Then he found himself watching an English football match between a billion-dollar giant and a club that most people, even in England, have never heard of, and he fell down a rabbit hole.

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ Do you ever feel like you're carrying emotional weight that nobody else even seems to notice? As a highly sensitive person, you naturally pick up on unspoken tension, emotional shifts, and subtle signals others miss. But when no one else acknowledges what you're sensing, it's easy to wonder if you're "too sensitive" or if you should be doing something to fix it. This episode helps you understand why empathy can feel so overwhelming — and how to stop turning awareness into emotional responsibility. Discover why highly sensitive people often feel alone in what they notice Learn the hidden value your empathy brings to relationships, groups, and environments Understand the critical difference between awareness and responsibility so you can stop emotionally over-carrying Listen now to learn how to honor your empathy without absorbing emotional burdens that were never yours to carry.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Get the Relationship Reset Guide: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/relationship-reset/ Are you unknowingly turning small misunderstandings into emotional battles by trying to fix your partner's reactions? For highly sensitive people, even tiny moments of tension can feel emotionally overwhelming. When someone sounds irritated or misunderstood, your nervous system may immediately push you to explain yourself, defend your intentions, or restore harmony. But instead of creating connection, this often pulls you deeper into conflict, emotional exhaustion, and self-doubt. In this episode, you'll discover: Why HSPs instinctively absorb other people's emotional reactions How the urge to explain and defend yourself escalates relationship tension A healthier way to stay grounded, peaceful, and connected without taking responsibility for someone else's emotions Listen now to learn how to stop absorbing emotional tension, stay centered during conflict, and experience more freedom and peace in your relationships.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

06.07.26 | IT'S TIME FOR A "FAITH-LIFT" | PASTOR TODD SMITH

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  Why does asking for what you want feel so emotionally overwhelming as a highly sensitive person? If you constantly replay conversations in your head, worry about how your requests will affect others, or hesitate to speak up because you want everything to go "perfectly," this episode will help you understand why. As an HSP, your depth of processing makes you naturally aware of emotional implications — but when stress and fear get layered on top, it can turn thoughtful reflection into exhausting overthinking. In this episode, you'll learn: Why asking for what you want feels heavier and more emotionally loaded as an HSP The difference between healthy depth of processing and fear-based overthinking How to stop trying to control every outcome so you can communicate with more clarity and confidence Listen now to discover how to ask for what you want without getting trapped in stress, self-doubt, or endless overthinking.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/  Why does everything suddenly feel harder the moment someone is watching you — even when you already know exactly what you're doing? For highly sensitive people, performance pressure isn't just "nerves." Your system is processing the task, the social environment, possible judgment, and your own self-awareness all at once. This episode explains why being observed can feel so overwhelming and how that pressure quietly affects your confidence, visibility, and ability to fully show up. Understand what's actually happening in your nervous system when you feel watched or evaluated Learn how HSP traits like depth of processing and social sensitivity amplify pressure in real time Discover a more compassionate, grounded way to respond without forcing yourself to "just relax" Listen now to finally understand why performance pressure affects you so deeply — and how to work with your sensitivity instead of fighting against it.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Bring more joy and less pressure into what you create. Grab The Joy vs. Pressure Clarity Guide: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/joy-pressure/ Have the things you care about most started feeling more exhausting than fulfilling? As a highly sensitive person, your deepest joy often comes from meaningful work, creative pursuits, personal growth, and making a difference. But over time, those same things can become weighed down by perfectionism, pressure, and the fear of not being good enough. What once energized you can slowly start draining you leaving you wondering why something you love suddenly feels so heavy. In this episode, you'll discover: Why highly sensitive people naturally turn meaningful pursuits into high-pressure situations without realizing it How perfectionism and fear quietly replace joy, creativity, and inspiration A practical way to reconnect with the curiosity, freedom, and aliveness that make meaningful work feel nourishing again   Listen now to learn how to release the pressure that's stealing your joy and return to a more creative, inspired, and fulfilling way of living, working, and contributing.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  What if emotional exhaustion isn't caused by doing too much — but by emotions that never fully processed? If you're a highly sensitive person who keeps pushing through disappointment, stress, or emotional pain without truly addressing it, those unresolved feelings may be quietly draining your energy, creativity, and peace of mind without you even realizing it. Understand why emotions continue affecting you long after a stressful moment has passed Learn the hidden ways emotional residue builds into exhaustion and burnout Discover a compassionate process for finally releasing emotions instead of suppressing them Press play to learn how to stop carrying emotional residue and start reclaiming the energy, clarity, and inner freedom you've been missing. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

05.31.26 | IT IS CONTAGIOUS | PASTOR TODD SMITH

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup, Canadian national team chat and interviews, along with the latest AFTN Book Club. The World Cup is less than two weeks away and the excitement is building here at AFTN Towers as we bring you the first of three preview podcasts for the tournament. This episode looks at the groups of the three hosts - Canada, Mexico, and the US - as we preview Groups A, B, and D. We also delve into the Canadian and American 26-man rosters and talk to Jesse Marsch about pressures of the tournament, especially as a host nation. We've also got two feature interviews to bring you, with two Whitecaps friends and teammates that will be going against each other on June 12th as the US take on Paraguay. Sebastian Berhalter and Andres Cubas talk about their World Cup hopes, dreams, and memories and how much it would mean to them to face off against each other at the tournament. The AFTN Book Club returns and we chat with Minneapolis author Todd Smith about his new book, Relegation - One American's pies and pints Journey from the top to the bottom of English football, and beyond. All of this plus we move onto the letter W in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Mansun wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got yet another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. They keep coming, we keep playing them! Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.23: Intro 04.05: Canadian Soccer A to Z - W 19.40: Canada's World Cup roster revealed - who made the cut, who didn't, and what could still change? 44.45: Group B Preview - a breakdown of Canada's opponents 57.35: Jesse Marsch talks World Cup pressures 64.05: Sebastian Berhalter makes US World Cup squad 70.50: Sebastian Berhalter interview on being around World Cup past and present 81.15: The impact of this World Cup on the game in North America 91.30: Marcelo Balboa on the impact of World Cup '94 and the growth of Sebastian Berhalter 98.40: Group D Preview - Paraguay 103.42: Andres Cubas interview on World Cup dreams and memories 114.05: Group D Preview - Australia and Turkey 123.00: Group A Preview - Czechia, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea 133.30: AFTN Book Club interview - Todd Smith on his book "Relegation" 169.05: Wavelength - Nathan Evans x Saint Phnx - Home

Let your workday come to a clear end. Grab The Work-Life Boundary Reset: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/work-life-boundary-reset/ Why does part of you still feel "at work" long after the workday is over? Many highly sensitive people try to create better work-life balance by setting boundaries and ending work on time — yet their nervous system still stays engaged hours later. Even when the laptop is closed, unfinished conversations, decisions, and mental "open loops" continue running in the background, making it difficult to truly rest, relax, or feel off duty. In this episode, you'll discover: Why forcing yourself to "stop thinking about work" usually makes the problem worse What's actually happening in your nervous system when work still feels mentally active after hours A simple way to close mental open loops so you can finally feel more present, calm, and restored after your workday ends Press play now to learn how to create a real sense of closure at the end of your workday so your mind and body can finally let go and recharge.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/  What if the real problem isn't your sensitivity—but the culture you've been trying to fit into? If you've ever felt "too sensitive," misunderstood, or out of place in a fast-paced, tough-minded world, this episode will hit home. Many highly sensitive people end up questioning themselves—not because something is wrong with them, but because they've been shaped by environments that don't value depth, emotional awareness, or thoughtful pacing. This episode explores how that disconnect forms—and why it keeps you stuck seeking validation outside yourself. Understand why your sensitivity feels like a weakness in some environments—and why that belief isn't actually true Learn what your mind does when you don't feel seen or valued, and how it creates self-doubt and dependence on others Discover the powerful internal shift that allows you to feel grounded, confident, and at peace—no matter the culture you're in Press play now to stop outsourcing your self-worth and start experiencing the freedom of fully owning who you are.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks with Todd Smith (left), president of Sandy, Utah-based Swig, which is known as the home of the original dirty soda. The two talked in April at CSP's Dispensed Beverages Forum in Lombard, Illinois. A dirty soda, Smith said, is a soda with added flavors, purees, creams and fruits “just to make it more interesting.” Swig has 153 locations in 16 states.Their discussion includes how Swig started and some key operational strategies that have helped Swig maintain consistency and quality across its 150-plus locations. Smith also discusses how they call the company's employees “day makers”—because “the whole thing is making somebody's day,” he said.On this podcast, Smith also shares how the company is getting to the point where they're planning a year ahead, “which is really, really great.”He also talks about a focus group, which meets at least once a month, with the company's very best customers where Swig tests new flavors and flavor combinations with them.Read more from CSP Daily News- https://www.cspdailynews.com/

Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/ Why does your to-do list feel overwhelming… even when there's barely anything on it? If you're a highly sensitive person, you've probably felt that moment where a simple list suddenly turns into pressure, urgency, and mental overload. It's not just about having too much to do—it's about how your mind processes responsibility, meaning, and doing things well. This episode breaks down what's actually happening in real time when overwhelm hits, and why trying harder often makes it worse. Understand why urgency—not workload—is the real trigger behind your overwhelm Learn what your mind is doing that turns simple tasks into pressure and paralysis Discover a powerful shift that helps you regain clarity, space, and calm without forcing productivity Press play now to finally understand your overwhelm and start experiencing more clarity, space, and ease in your day.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

05.24.26 | SPEAKING IN TONGUES POSITIONS YOU FOR HIS BEST | PASTOR TODD SMITH

In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I sit down with Todd Smith, author of Relegated, to break down one of the most fascinating systems in global sports: promotion and relegation in English soccer. As an American sports fan, I've always been intrigued by the idea that a team can lose its place in the top league based on performance. In the United States, struggling teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS can have bad seasons and still remain in the league. But in English football, the stakes are completely different. If a club finishes at the bottom of the table, it can be relegated to a lower division, losing money, visibility, players, TV revenue, and even part of its identity. Todd Smith experienced this system firsthand while researching his book Relegated. He traveled across the English football pyramid, visiting Premier League stadiums, lower league clubs, small towns, gritty industrial cities, and passionate football communities to understand what relegation really means beyond the scoreboard. In this conversation, Todd and I talk about how relegation works in English soccer, why promotion and relegation creates real stakes every season, how football clubs impact local economies, and why soccer fandom in England is so deeply connected to identity, history, class, community, and pride. We also discuss whether relegation could ever work in American sports. Could the NFL, NBA, MLB, or MLS ever adopt a promotion and relegation system? Would American owners ever allow that much financial risk? And what would happen if a major franchise could actually lose its place in the top league? This episode is perfect for soccer fans, Premier League fans, MLS fans, sports business fans, and anyone interested in the cultural and economic impact of sports around the world. Make sure to grab a copy of Relegated by Todd Smith and follow his work: Website: toddsmithauthor.com Instagram: @relegatedthebook Subscribe to The Gametime Guru for more interviews with athletes, coaches, authors, sports figures, and leaders from around the world as I help you see sports through a different lens.

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ What if the reason your trauma isn't healing… is because you're trying too hard to fix it? If you're a highly sensitive person, you've probably felt the frustration of trying to "work through" something emotional—only to feel more stuck, overwhelmed, or shut down. This episode speaks directly to that experience. It challenges the common belief that healing comes from effort, logic, or pushing forward—and instead reveals why those approaches often backfire, especially for sensitive nervous systems. Understand why pushing through trauma can actually make it more resistant and harder to heal Discover why emotional experiences feel so much more intense as a highly sensitive person—and what that really means Learn a completely different, gentler approach that allows healing to unfold naturally without force or pressure Press play now to discover the counterintuitive shift that can finally help your emotional healing move forward—without force, struggle, or burnout. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

214 If you've ever felt unloved, unseen, or emotionally unmet in your relationship…even while knowing your partner probably does care about you… this episode is a must listen.In the last episode, we talked about emotional agency and the 3 core layers that shape emotional well-being for highly sensitive people. In this episode, we dive much deeper into one of those layers, which tends to be one of the biggest hidden struggles I see highly sensitive people carry into relationships without even realizing it:The painful self-worth patterns and deeper “heart wound” that sit beneath feeling unloved.This is a conversation that Todd Smith, from the Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People Podcast, and I recorded for his podcast, and I decided to share it here because it's such a deep, compassionate, validating, and hopeful conversation.In it we explore:why HSPs can feel unloved even when they have a good partner who does really love themThe "heart wound", and something I call “care distortion”, and how they affect a marriagehow childhood conditioning and being told you're “too sensitive” impacts self-worthwhy reassurance from your partner never fully resolves the deeper painhow emotional patterns, thoughts, and the nervous system all work together to help you feel loved or unlovedhow to begin building a more secure, loving relationship with yourself And how that finally opens the door to you feeling the deep love in your relationship you've always wanted to feelI think a lot of you are going to feel deeply seen in this episode.And even more importantly, you will leave feeling hopeful — because these patterns are not permanent, and healing them is not just absolutely possible, but something you can totally excel at as an HSP with the right support. Tune in!SHOW NOTES: Learn more and begin Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs here. Learn more about the full path of Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs → Marriage Sanctuary 1:1 here. 

What actually happens when a Premier League giant falls from grace?This week on the Daly Dose, we're joined by author Todd Smith to discuss his captivating new book, Relegated: One American's Pints-and-Pies Journey from the Top to the Bottom of English Football.Todd didn't just watch the matches; he embarked on a cross-country odyssey that he (somehow) convinced his family to support. From the glittering stadiums of the elite to the "out-of-the-way" grounds that time forgot, Todd captured the true soul of the English game.Inside This Episode:The Relegation Reality: Todd shares the highs and lows of following a club through the heartbreak of dropping down the tiers.A Culinary Tour: From legendary stadium pies to local pints, we talk about the best (and most unique) flavors of the English football pyramid.Hidden Gems: Discover the forgotten clubs and remote grounds that offer the most authentic fan experiences.The Power of Community: How a local football club serves as the heartbeat of a town, bonding generations together through shared joy and collective suffering.Whether you're a die-hard Premier League fan or a lover of travel memoirs, this conversation explores how football creates memories that last a lifetime—even when the scoreboard isn't in your favor.Stream the full episode now to hear Todd Smith's incredible story of English football, family, and the beautiful game ⚽

When their emotions rise, return to your side of the street. Get the Relationship Reset Guide: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/relationship-reset/ Have you ever felt responsible for calming your partner's anger—without even realizing you were doing it? If you're a highly sensitive person, emotional tension—especially anger—can feel overwhelming fast. Your system is wired to detect subtle shifts, and before you know it, you're adjusting, softening, or trying to "fix" the situation just to restore peace. But what if this automatic response is actually draining you and pulling you away from yourself? In this episode, you'll discover why your nervous system instinctively tries to manage anger and what it's really trying to protect you from. You'll learn how taking responsibility for someone else's emotions happens so subtly that you don't even notice it. You'll begin to see what changes when you allow yourself to stay present without needing to control or calm the situation. Press play now to learn how to stay grounded in yourself—even when emotions around you start to rise.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/ What if your overwhelm isn't coming from too much to do—but from something deeper you're not seeing? If you're a highly sensitive person, you've probably experienced moments where everything suddenly feels like too much—your to-do list, your relationships, even small decisions. This episode reveals why that happens and why trying to "fix" surface-level problems often doesn't work. Instead of managing the chaos, you'll learn how to identify what's actually driving it beneath the surface. Understand why emotional triggers—not your task list—are often the real source of overwhelm Learn how to quickly regain clarity and calm by addressing the root cause instead of the symptoms Discover a powerful shift that increases your energy, focus, and ability to handle life with ease Press play now to uncover the hidden cause of your overwhelm and finally experience a deeper sense of calm and control in your day.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

“The enemy knows exactly which buttons to push… but God is still who He says He is.”In this powerful Sunday morning message, Pastor Todd Smith reminds us that faith is not built on perfect circumstances — it's built on trusting that God is still present in the middle of pain, confusion, fear, and uncertainty.Preaching from Hebrews 11:6, Pastor Todd shares a timely word about what happens when life suddenly gets disrupted. One phone call. One doctor's report. One unexpected situation can shake everything. But even when the enemy pushes every button possible, God is still our healer, provider, peace, shepherd, and strength.This message is a reminder that we cannot allow difficult seasons to derail our faith or disconnect us from God's purpose. The enemy wants people isolated, offended, discouraged, and ready to quit — but God is calling His people to stay on the rails, stay anchored, and keep moving forward.Throughout this sermon, Pastor Todd speaks honestly about spiritual warfare, suffering, perseverance, healing, family legacy, and learning to align your spirit, mind, and words with the truth of God's Word.No matter what you're facing today, this message will encourage you to hold on, trust God again, and remember:He is.#PastorToddSmith #NorthGeorgiaRevival #ChristFellowshipChurch #Faith #Revival #Hebrews11 #ChristianMessage #SpiritualWarfare #Healing #Hope #Jesus #SundayMorningService #TrustGod #Prayer #RevivalFire

Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/  What if the real problem isn't your sensitivity—but the story you've been telling yourself about it? If you've ever felt like you're "too much," "too sensitive," or just harder to be than everyone else, this episode will hit home. So many highly sensitive people aren't just dealing with overstimulation—they're carrying the weight of constant self-judgment, second-guessing their needs, and wondering if they're the problem. This episode helps you see what's actually going on beneath that exhausting inner dialogue. Understand why sensitivity often turns into self-judgment—and how that creates unnecessary suffering Learn how to separate your real experience from the shame layered on top of it Discover a more supportive, grounded way to relate to your needs without questioning your worth Press play now to finally stop seeing your sensitivity as a flaw—and start understanding it in a way that changes everything.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Care without carrying. Grab The Empath Survival Kit: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/empath-survival-kit/ What if the way you experience overwhelm isn't a flaw—but proof that your mind is wired for depth? If you've ever felt like you think too much, feel too deeply, or get overwhelmed faster than others, this episode will hit close to home. In a world that rewards speed and toughness, being highly sensitive can feel like a disadvantage—but what if it's actually your greatest strength? This episode breaks down what's really happening beneath the surface so you can stop questioning yourself and start understanding how you're built to operate. Gain clarity on the key signs that reveal whether you're a highly sensitive person Understand the science behind why you process deeply, feel intensely, and get overwhelmed faster Learn how to work with your sensitivity instead of fighting it so you can feel more balanced and confident Press play now to finally understand your sensitivity and start turning it into one of your greatest advantages.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Find your purpose by coming back to what's yours. Grab The Purpose Clarity Filter: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/purpose-clarity-filter/ Why does finding your purpose feel so confusing—even when you're thinking about it all the time? If you're a highly sensitive person, you've probably spent hours reflecting on your purpose… only to feel more stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure. This episode reveals why that "fog" isn't a lack of direction—but a deeper mix of internal and external influences that are clouding your clarity. Understand the real reason purpose feels so unclear—and why it's not because you're doing it wrong Learn how to separate your true desires from expectations you've absorbed from others Discover a simpler, more natural way to access clarity without overthinking or waiting for certainty Press play now to finally cut through the noise and reconnect with what's truly yours.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.    

DON'T MISS THE EXIT | PASTOR TODD SMITH | 05.10.26

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, we're weighing in on an enormously significant day in the Premier League title race as Manchester City defeat Burnley and go top of the table. Will they be there to stay or is there another twist still to come? Plus, after a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Brighton, Liam Rosenior's time as Chelsea manager comes to a close. Was this ever going to end any other way or was the former Strasbourg coach set up to fail by an ownership group struggling to get out of its own way? Then, we're joined by Todd Smith, author of the soon to be released book, Relegated: One American's Pints-and-Pies Journey from the Top to the Bottom of English Football where we discuss Todd's immersion into the lower tiers of English football culture.All that plus Lamine Yamal's injury, World Cup scheduling and a preview the weekend's marquee matches.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent episode, it's another edition of the Caught OffFIVE as JJ lists his top 5 English football title races of the last 40 years! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - Spring has sprung, you've made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.