#231: How to Stop Comparison & Rebuild Your Identity w/ Dr. Adam Formal

What are the real foundations of lasting health?Tory Trewhitt joins me to share his journey from building a national health company to losing everything in hospitality, and how returning to the basics helped him rebuild his life. We explore his three keys to health and why mastering them creates resilience far beyond the gym. Tory also opens up about failure, fatherhood, and the role of vulnerability in bouncing back, showing that true success comes from staying in your lane and investing in what really matters.TOPICS:Troy Truett’s journey from corporate health to hospitality, hitting rock bottom, and rebuilding through health.The “three keys to health”: sleep, strength, and nutrition.Lessons on resilience, vulnerability, and staying true to your lane.MORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM TORY: https://www.torytrewhitt.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really mean to lead in a world of constant change? Dave Chauhan joins me to share his powerful story of leaving the corporate world, rediscovering his identity, and writing his first book, Captain, Set Sail. We explore his unique nautical model of leadership, the role of courage and adaptability, and how history shows us patterns for navigating uncertainty.Dave also explains why leaders must go beyond following the rules, and how AI will test whether we lead with values or commoditise humanity.TOPICS:Dave Chauhan’s journey from corporate life to authoring Captain, Set Sail The nautical leadership model: Beacon, Wayfinder, and ActionThe future of leadership in the age of uncertainty and AIMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM DAVE: https://www.davechauhan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve come a long way in mental health - but we can do so much better.In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn, a sociologist, psychotherapist, and the founder of Ellenhorn - the only fully integrated psychiatric and psychosocial program in the U.S. We talk about why removing people from their communities can make recovery harder, why connection is more powerful than institutions, and how the modern world has left us more lonely than ever.Ross also shares his groundbreaking perspective on addiction, why he believes play and dialogue are the keys to feeling alive, and what practical steps anyone can take to move from feeling stuck to building a meaningful life.TOPICS:Connection vs. institutions in addiction and mental health recoveryThe role of play, dialogue, and community in creating meaningWhy modern life fuels loneliness and disconnectionMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM DR. ROSS: https://www.ellenhorn.com/our-team/ross-ellenhorn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel tired, distracted, and like your just going through the motions?In this episode, I chat with Tim Jack Adams, founder of GreenX7 and author of Energised. We talk about why Australians are spending more time indoors than maximum security prisoners, how “fun” has become the lowest wellbeing score in the country, and why reactive programs aren’t enough.Tim also shares simple daily shifts you can use to recharge your battery - boosting energy, focus, and resilience - so you can thrive at work and at home.TOPICS:Why we’re running on emptyHow to recharge your “life battery”The future of wellbeingMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM TIM: Do the battery check: https://battery.greenx7.com/Website: https://www.timjackadams.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever lean on social media, alcohol, or other habits to numb yourself out?In this episode, I chat with Joe Cannon, a recovering sports-betting addict turned educator, about how everyday addiction gets normalised and what actually helps you change. We cover how to spot the cycle, have an honest conversation about where you’re really at, and set simple guardrails you can start using today.TOPICS:How everyday addiction gets normalisedSpotting the cycle and naming it honestlyPractical guardrails and support paths to changeMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM JOE: https://www.instagram.com/winning.without.wagers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does anxiety ever take over your day or burn you out while you fight it? In this episode, I chat with Byron McCaughey who is a former VC-backed founder turned psychologist. We talk about how you can turn stress into fuel, with three simple tools you can start using today.TOPICS:Reframing anxiety into useful energySustainable performance without burnoutValues-led decision-making and trade-offsMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM BYRON: https://byronmccaughey.com/Get your free Psychological Capital report (takes 3 minutes): https://form.typeform.com/to/uLaP6RDiExplore Sublime Studio’s psychological coaching membership for entrepreneurs: https://sublimestudio.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly measuring yourself against other people, but just keep up?In this episode, I chat with Dr. Adam Formal about comparison, burnout, and how to rebuild your identity when life changes.He’s a clinical psychologist who’s worked with Olympic athletes, high performers, and people navigating major transitions, helping them find balance, purpose, and a way forward that actually lasts.TOPICS:Comparison as a motivator vs. a trapIdentity loss and transition after major life changesBuilding balance and purpose beyond performanceMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM DR ADAM: https://www.formaltherapy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do - but are still running on empty?In this episode, I chat with Sacha Awwa about burnout, boundaries, and what it actually takes to build something sustainable.She’s worked with major brands, launched startups, and now helps people simplify their marketing without losing their mind. TOPICS:How to simplify marketing and avoid burnout as an entrepreneurThe importance of personal branding and community in today’s landscapeTools and mindset shifts for maintaining mental and physical wellbeing while building a businessMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM SACHA: https://samghq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or like you’re constantly getting in your own way…keep listening. Today I’m talking to Gary Waldon who is a transformational change expert. In this episode we talk about fear of failure, identity, ego, why we stay stuck, and how to finally move forward.Gary explains how the voice in your head, the one telling you you’re not good enough, is basically a full-time bullshit artist. He calls it ‘Bob’... regardless of the name, if you are human, you will relate. TOPICS:How to recognize and silence your inner criticThe psychology of feeling stuck and self-sabotageReinventing yourself through change, failure, and presenceMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM GARY: https://www.garywaldon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine if your doctors told you there was no way you would survive. Yet you proved them wrong.In this episode, Chloe Temtchine shares the mindset tools that helped her overcome a rare illness and survive a double lung transplant. She explains how she rewired her thinking, created her own version of hope, and took back control when no one else could do it for her.If you’ve ever felt powerless or stuck, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you change the way you think.TOPICS:Surviving a rare illness and double lung transplantThe power of mindset in healing and resilienceCreating hope and taking back control when facing impossible oddsMORE FROM NICK:Book a FREE call here to learn about the Move Your Mind Program: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zmu35Find all links here: https://nickbracks.start.page/Sign up to the website: nickbracks.comConnect with Nick on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedInMORE FROM CHLOE:https://www.instagram.com/chloetemtchine/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.