2388: You are Not the Problem with Joe Smarro

LifeBlood: We talked about the reality that you are not the problem, how to get the help you need and deserve, how to work with and through mental illness on your path to wellness, why emotions are like dirty diapers, how to take complete ownership of your life, and how to get started, with Joe Smarro, combat veteran, former police officer, Founder of Solution Point +, podcaster, and author.        Listen to learn why what other people think of you is none of your business! You can learn more about Joe at JoeSmarro.com, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  Get your copy of Unarmed here: https://amzn.to/4nH3Yg8 Check out the Truly Mental podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truly-mental/id1476295263  Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

LifeBlood: We talked about why common wisdom isn’t so common, the challenges of too much information and not enough wisdom, the value of doing and going through hard times, the difficulty of embracing spirituality as a logical person, and what each of us stands to gain from exploring wisdom in our own lives, with Dr. Laura Gabayan, Medical Doctor, thought leader, and author Listen to learn why mastering resilience, kindness and positivity could get you exactly where you want to go! You can learn more about Laura at LauraGabayan.com, Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Get your copy of Common Wisdom here: https://amzn.to/3TekxSC Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected]. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

How well do you know what's driving and motivating you? If the goal is to better understand ourselves, it makes sense that you'd know which of the 9 types of human motivators is that one that most animates you.  George G breaks down each of them in service of helping you better understand, and get more, for yourself, from your efforts! You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Get your copy of The Purpose Book here: https://amzn.to/47Y2u98  You can get a free digital download of The Purpose Book here: https://moneyalignmentacademy.thinkific.com/enroll/2554435?price_id=3360279  Get our monthly updates here: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates.

LifeBlood: We talked about what it means to be a black capitalist, understanding economic identities, having a deep appreciation for the sacrifices of those who came before us, determining your version of the American dream and going after it, why we should be hopeful for the future and how to become more confident, and what everyone can do to start making a positive and sustainable difference, with Dr. Rachel Laryea, thought leader, entrepreneur, Goldman Sachs and Yale alum, and author.  Listen to learn why each of us has choice and how to put it to work! You can learn more about Rachel at RachelLaryea.com, and Instagram. Get your copy of Black Capitalists here: https://amzn.to/3Imwbs9  Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

LifeBlood: We talked about how to start loving yourself, how to think about and manage our insecurities, the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery and other procedures and interventions, how to find true contentment, and why you’ve got to get rid of toxic people in your life, with Sandra Silverman, beauty advocate, and author.  Listen to learn why doing inner work is more important than the outer work! You can learn more about Sandra at SandraLenaSilverman.com, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  Get your copy of From Bullshit to Botox here: https://amzn.to/40yPfd1  Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

LifeBlood: We talked about personal language models, how they’re similar and different from large language models, the benefits of having a personal AI to you and your company, how it works and how much time it frees up, which industries work best, and the process for making it happen, with Suman Kanuganti, Founder of Personal AI.  Listen to learn what percentage of the workforce AI will inhabit five years from now! You can learn more about Suman at Personal.AI, X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

There are no guarantees in life, but there are probablies. We human beings are pattern and certainty-seeking creatures, and we struggle with loss and impermanence. The question is, can you do to put yourself in the best position to succeed?  George G talks about how to create the best possible outcomes for yourself and your loved ones! You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Get your copy of The Purpose Book here: https://amzn.to/47Y2u98  You can get a free digital download of The Purpose Book here: https://moneyalignmentacademy.thinkific.com/enroll/2554435?price_id=3360279  Get our monthly updates here: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

LifeBlood: We talked about the first principles of spirituality, the power of attention and acceptance, the root cause of suffering and discomfort, the superpower of personal agency and decision making, and why nobody likes to be told what to do, with Lauryn Axelrod, Interfaith Minister and author.  Listen to learn why if you don’t weed your garden, you’re not going to eat! You can learn more about Lauryn at LaurynAxelrod.com, and Instagram.  Get your copy of Ten Words here: https://amzn.to/4jxlIr3  Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

LifeBlood: We talked about how to love what you do, the sad reality of hating your job, why and how you don’t have to experience dread on Sunday evening, what individuals and companies can do to promote great environments, how to bring more of yourself to work, and some great tips for fostering community, with Bree Groff, Transformation Expert and Author.  Listen to learn how to promote shared empathy at work with some simple, fun tools! You can learn more about Bree at BreeGroff.com, X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  Get your copy of Today Was Fun here: https://amzn.to/4jUcuVK  Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.

LifeBlood: We talked about the benefits of psychoanalysis, what it is, how it works, and who benefits, why you don’t need to have suffered major trauma to benefit from the work, why it’s hard for people to be vulnerable and face their fears, and how to finally get to the root cause of your problems, with Joan Peters, PhD, Professor Emeritus, and author.        Listen to learn why our minds may be the last truly undiscovered country! You can learn more about Joan at UntanglingJoan.com, and Facebook.  Get your copy of Untangling here: https://amzn.to/4mTapw3  Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at [email protected].  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Copyright LifeBlood 2025.