The Brunson Podcast

Brunson Smith
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  • Self-Improvement

The Brunson Podcast is about my journey to become the best version of myself possible. Mostly this a collection of all my mistakes and occasional success and what I learned from both. I hope you find insight in my failures, and inspiration in my successes. Most of all I hope that listening to this creates a desire for each of us to take the pen and begin writing the story of our life.

  1. 06/14/2025

    The Death of industrial Farming with Matthieu Mehuys

    Today’s guest is Matthieu Mehuys—an award-winning author, landscape architect, and regenerative farming visionary. He grew up on a family farm in Belgium, where his obsession with plants started at just three years old. That early passion led him to a master’s degree in landscape architecture—but after landing what seemed like a dream job, Matthieu quickly realized he was stuck in a system that didn’t match his purpose. So, he walked away. What followed was a globe-spanning journey through some of the world’s most inspiring gardens and ecological projects. That experience shaped the work he’s doing today: designing low-maintenance, high-impact gardens, farms, and developments that help restore biodiversity and fight climate change. In our conversation, we dig into more than just Matthieu’s journey—we explore the future of sustainable farming and gardening. From emerging tech to innovative ideas that could revolutionize how we interact with the land, Matthieu shares his vision for what’s possible when we work with nature, not against it. He’s also the author of 12 Universal Laws of Nature and the creator of the “Garden of Your Dreams” training program, helping people around the world create spaces that thrive without heavy maintenance or environmental cost. Matthieu, welcome to the show—let’s get into it.

    46 min

  2. 03/28/2025

    A Brave New World: AI and Education with Travis Allen

    AI is transforming the world at lightning speed, and we’re only at the beginning of this technological revolution. Like many of you, I’ve been eager to understand how it will reshape our lives, careers, and society — and how we can be ready. Enter Travis Allen. With unparalleled insights and experience, Travis regularly speaks to audiences at Google, Apple, and Microsoft about reimagining education for the age of AI. His grasp of what’s coming — and how we can adapt — is nothing short of remarkable. If you’re curious about what the future holds and want a glimpse around the corner into the AI-powered world, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and get ready for a fascinating conversation on navigating the brave new world of AI! Timestamps: [00:00] Intro & Travis’s Origin Story[07:30] ProSolve’s Mission: Human Skills Over Knowledge[15:00] Parenting for Resilience (Lessons from Travis’s Upbringing)[25:00] AI’s Impact: The Next Industrial Age?[35:00] How to Prep for the AI Wave[40:00] Where to Learn More (ProSolve & Human Intelligence Movement) Key Takeaways: Education must shift from memorizing facts to fostering creativity, resilience, and emotional intelligence.AI will eliminate 85M jobs by 2027 but create 97M new ones—adaptability is key to staying relevant.Treating kids like capable problem-solvers (not coddling them) builds lifelong skills. Resources Mentioned: ProSolve.com – Explore their game-based curriculum.HumanIntelligence.org – Join the movement for human-centric education.TED Talk: “Schools Kill Creativity” by Sir Ken Robinson

    34 min

  3. 01/11/2025

    Is Meditation Better Than Exercise?

    Morning and evening routine are not for everyone. I have spent years trying out different things that I think will help me ping at the highest level and recently I decided to do a breakdown of my most important daily routines- among those is mediation. Meditation is not just for monks in monasteries, or ultra spiritualists. I believe it might be one of the best things the average person can do to help them be successful in life. There are, however, a few things that we need to know in order to make it a positive experience. Tune in and I'll walk you through my simple process on how I meditate as well as answer if I think its the most important part of my day.

    12 min

  4. 09/05/2024

    How Living Your Values With Cure All That Ales You with James Ure

    Have you ever felt like you were out of alignment with your core values? When that happens you experience a dissonance with life and happiness and nothing seems to go right. James Ure is a great friend and mentor. He shares some powerful insights on how we can realign ourselves with our core ideals and how that can change us.

    38 min

  5. 08/29/2024

    Vulnerability and Grief

    This is an old recording from another podcast and it was so impactful that I felt like I needed to share it on this show. Howie Saavedra shares his story on losing his wife to cancer and how he evolved as a person after that.

    1h 14m

  6. 07/03/2023

    If You Could Relive Your Life

    What would you do if you suddenly woke up in your teenage body with all the memories you have now? Here are my thoughts.

    11 min
  7. Why I DON’T Want To Retire By 40

    06/23/2023

    Why I DON’T Want To Retire By 40

    I remember always wanting to retire at a young age, now I see things very differently.

    13 min
  8. Mother of 15 Talks about Parenting

    04/02/2023

    Mother of 15 Talks about Parenting

    Many of you do not know, but I'm one of 15 children. All of us are biological siblings, all of us raised under one roof, and all of us are a little crazy. My mom and I discuss some of the dynamics of being part of a big family in this episode that I think you will enjoy.

    28 min
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The Brunson Podcast is about my journey to become the best version of myself possible. Mostly this a collection of all my mistakes and occasional success and what I learned from both. I hope you find insight in my failures, and inspiration in my successes. Most of all I hope that listening to this creates a desire for each of us to take the pen and begin writing the story of our life.

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  • Creator
    Brunson Smith
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brunson Smith
  • Show Website
    The Brunson Podcast