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This is Stuart

Stuart Mackeyshows.acast.com
One of the worst kept secrets in the world is; To have a better "life" you have to be "happy"... But how does one be truly Happy? Let's figure that out together.

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Why we are scared to be Confident

Self-confidence possesses a remarkable transformative power that can revolutionize every aspect of our lives. When we genuinely believe in ourselves and our abilities, we radiate an undeniable aura of assurance and positivity. This newfound self-assurance not only enables us to overcome challenges and pursue our goals fearlessly but also influences how others perceive and interact with us. With self-confidence, we become more resilient in the face of adversity, more assertive in expressing our i...

Jun 17, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Breaking free from Self-Sabotage & embracing your journey

Looking deep at our transformative power through self discovery, personal growth and how Self Sabotage trips us up constantly. A heavy subject but one we all face; Shedding some light on my personal experiences with the crux of subconscious sabotage but acknowledging the wisdom of some amazing mentor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Your not meant to live in a bubble - Erin Jardine

Finding simple joys...what does it mean to each of us? Fulfilling yourself by growing and expanding and being open to change both big and small. Reminding ourselves we are both meant to change and growing throughout the course of our lives. Don't stay in your bubble if you don't feel satisfied. If you are in a good place, that is when you will be open and comfortable to change! - Erin Jardine What a truly lighthearted and lovely episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Jun 04, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Our Purpose and Passion; How to keep the flame lit with Henry Kramer

The High Lords of the Spring Court meet! It was my immense pleasure to connect and talk this week with with Henry W. Kramer.A resident DC-based voice actor of several years, with a BA in theater from St. Mary's Honors College with an illustrious career under his belt, Henry is a truly humble and stoic Artist. Todays episode revolves around mental health for artists over all & how a great many artists that struggle with feelings of validation, burnout, and a myriad of other issues that often ...

May 27, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 8

You are more than one dimension

After following a white rabbit down a hole in the ground and changing sizes several times, Alice finds herself wondering “Who in the world am I?” Your life is so interesting. It is interesting because it is yours. Your story could inspire and resonate with others. An authentic person is supposed to be self-aware and willing to learn what makes them who they really are. To share that with the world; The vulnerable, transparent authentic moments of everyday life is just as powerful as showcasing t...

May 21, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Reign in your Life & take a step in your own direction - Morgana Bevilacqua

When an Irish Man and Italian Women walk into a bar....or Starbuck. An impulsive first meeting over a year ago lead me to connect to the influential traveler Morgana Bevilacgua. Drawn to Ireland from the sunny streets of Milan we talk about the need for those moments of pause in Life where we reevaluate: Where we are and Where we are going. This is what I want more of; Open conversations. Apologies for the wind. I nearly wanted us to record in the water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

May 04, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 4

You failed, congratulations...Now what

It is very simple; You fail and learn or fail and lose. Which shows your character? Failure can turn into success solely because of the option to try again repeatedly. To put your personal value or self worth in an external entity like social media or a persons perception of you, you set yourself up to be like Sisyphus. Determination and focus often increase after experiencing setbacks, especially when you are close to attaining your ambition. You might accomplish your goal on the second attempt...

Apr 24, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Take control and cut those invisible strings

Your Character is based on your Actions; Actions on Words; Words on Thoughts; Our past shapes our present and helps us identify who we are and where we are headed. So, it’s natural to use our past experiences as a point of reference for our current situation. The choices we make for ourselves today are often influenced by our past. If we are using healthy judgment to guide our choices, then past regrets, mistakes, and pain are used as markers for what we do not want in our lives. When the subcon...

Apr 16, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Your Health is Your Wealth

Your health is your greatest wealth. Good health is essential for a person to function effectively and enjoy their life. Your healthy body gives you the strength and energy that help you to achieve better results in every aspect of your life, such as sleep, being active, eat ,sex! Your physical greatly affects your mental health & it's not a David and Goliath scenario. Even the smallest changes physically to stay active and in tune with our bodies can have an impact in our lives. Gandhi’s sa...

Mar 31, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Being a Victim vs a Victor

I took a few giant steps back when making this episode to look at where I could bring you dear listener into my own life without the Victim Mindset. In recent years many people around the world have become proficient in the art of “being oppressed.” There is conflict between choosing the victim or victor mindset in how one chooses to live, but the answer all comes down to one word;. Choice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Why do we have self doubt?

The dictionary says having self doubt is a lack of confidence in oneself and one's abilities. We are going to dive into that but I implore you dear listener to proceed with caution. I did not appreciate my self reflection. Doubt is a value we put on something is we perceive it less than what it is stated as in terms of worth ......but what happens when we talk not only about the human dynamic but our own self worth? It is horrific if I hit a full season of this podcast for the simple fact in 29 ...

Jan 21, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Fall in Love with yourself

Loving yourself should always be a top priority, and it doesn’t need to be as selfish as you think. These 5 tricks will help you learn to love yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 8

When your Lonely vs When you are Alone

What can we say.....‘Being alone’ is a choice to be in physical solitude whereas ‘being lonely’ is a consequence of psychological and emotional solitude. After a fight or heated argument, people can be heard saying, “please leave me alone” but not “leave me lonely”. By leave me alone they mean to stay undisturbed for some time. In the worst scenario, ‘being alone’ can go wrong to become ‘being lonely’ due to unchosen circumstances. This was a hard episode to make. TAKE 11- 15 !!! This is where w...

Jan 06, 202335 min

How To Push Through And Grow As A Person With Eanna Healy

We are often opposed to change, and we don’t realize that change itself is constant. Even if you resist or avoid it, it will enter your life just the same. When you initiate the change yourself, it’s pretty easy to adapt to it, since it’s a wanted one. But are the unplanned and unexpected changes bad? What if all changes were good by default? Relax, it's just change. Eanna has an interesting story; How pausing from time to time, is the best step forward we can take to progress and grow. Revival ...

Dec 22, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 6

To Be The Mentor You Always Wanted: Shawnee Ryan

Take a minute to think about the best mentor you've ever had. It could be your manager, a colleague, a parent, a friend, a coach, a college professor. Be "that person" you wish you had, Looking back on our own experiences it is interesting to consider and acknowledge the people in our personal and professional lives who would push us; push us to grow because they saw a potential in us that we didn't see in ourselves. Today we talk to Shawnee Ryan on her journey of professional and personal growt...

Dec 15, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 5

So your a people pleaser...

The things we do to be accepted by society, a group or a person. If we as "People Pleasers" spend all our time & energy in taking care of others do we have enough personal or social support for ourselves? Let's dive into this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Take the little steps to make a BIG difference

Ask yourself, do you make decisions with your heart or with your head and how do you know if it's the right decision! The is so much to factor in when it comes to the internal dialogue of "Do I make today easy by making tomorrow harder with the choices I make here and now? or do I do the difficult task first and "Push Past My Limiting Belief" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 01, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 3

What is Choice

Choice is the act of hesitation that we make before making a decision. It is a mental wobble. And so we are always in a dither of doubt as to whether we are behaving the right way, or doing the right thing, and so on and so forth…and lack a certain kind of self-confidence. And if you see you lack self-confidence, you will make mistakes through sheer fumbling. If you do have self-confidence you may get away with doing entirely the wrong thing. - Alan Watts Today lets chat about the simple act of ...

Nov 24, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Why Self Discipline is such a balancing act

Have you ever tried not eating the chocolate in the fridge (Yes chocolate goes in the fridge) or waking up an hour earlier to go to the gym. It's great right!!! Until you have to repeat the process of not eating the extra treat and not staying in bed cozy under the covers EVERY SINGLE DAY! But why did you put yourself in this situation? You have a goal, right?!? But do you have the will power? For many people, learning how to increase willpower is perceived as the holy grail of success and perso...

Nov 17, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 1

This Is Stuart Trailer

Stuart Mackey is a home grown actor and multimedia designer, who in his own words; Loves to fail forward. "Sometimes life gets in the way of us truly living, we all have our ups and downs, struggles and triumphs, it all needs to be celebrated" To celebrate life is to strive for the goal of being; Truly Happy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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