The Sh*t you Struggle With (Formerly Getting Under The Surface)

Joey Donovan Guido
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The Sh*t You Struggle With (formerly Getting Under The Surface) is a podcast that focuses on helping listeners improve their mental, physical and emotional health — with a focus on reducing stress, preventing (or reversing) burnout, & boosting resilience. A large part of the podcast's focus is caregiver-centric, although it's also beneficial for parents, physicians, therapists, or anyone who is struggling with stress, burnout & anxiety.

  1. 01/17/2023

    Consciousness, Parenting & Running Your Own Business, with Kyle Wege, of Crimson Sun Studios (S2, ep.4)

    In this episode of GUTS, I’m talking with Kyle Wege, owner of Crimson Sun Studios, which is a company that specializes in photography, motion and time lapse. That said, what Kyle does for a living is only a small part of what we’ll be talking about today … Here’s a breakdown of the topics we’ll be discussing: What prompted Kyle to start his business, and how he did itHow having kids changed how he runs his businessStriking a balance between being a dad, husband & business ownerThe most challenging part of being a parent who runs a businessConsciousness and being in the present momentTools and practices to help us be in the moment, even when we’re experiencing strong emotions of thoughts The biggest challenge Kyle has faced, and how he handled itKYLE’S BIO Kyle Wege is a commercial photographer, musician, husband, and father. He owns and operates Crimson Sun Studios, providing commercial photography with specialties in architecture, drone, time-lapse, and portraits. Kyle plays bass guitar and actively writes and performs music with Madison-based groups Dub Foundation and Red Rose. Outside of work and creative pursuits, Kyle enjoys time with his family camping and hiking, and works to fit in the occasional game of basketball with friends at local courts. WHERE YOU CAN FIND KYLE ONLINE IG - @kyle_wege (https://www.instagram.com/kyle_wege/)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylewege/Website - https://www.crimsonsunstudios.com/The Good, The Bad, & The Dubby (movie) - https://www.goodbaddubby.com/Thanks for joining us today, and be well.

    1h 8m

  2. 11/15/2022

    12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon, with Trevor Lee (S2, ep.3)

    In this episode of GUTS I’m talking with Trevor Lee, author of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. TOPICS WE'LL DISCUSS INCLUDE: How running can pertain to businessThe importance of preparationHow to set a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG)How to prepare, plan and practice in sustainable ways“Nutrition in business”Delivering the goal sustainablyThe mental challenges of all BHAGsThe biggest challenge Trevor has faced, and how he handled it?ABOUT TREVOR Trevor has over 35 years of commercial-led business experience at the:  Senior managerCommercial directorAnd managing director levelHe now uses his presenting, speaking, revenue generation and overall commercial experience to help businesses and individuals turn presentations and pitches into revenue / client opportunities.  Trevor runs presentation and sales training and coaching programmes and fills a gap when growing companies don’t have a sales or commercial director. He’s the host of the ‘Better Presentations More Sales’ podcast. He also hosts the ‘Running 44@60’ podcast, which was designed as a motivation & learning tool to help him run his first ultramarathon and 'celebrate' a landmark birthday. FIND TREVOR ONLINE: Website: www.trevorleemedia.co.ukLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-lee-media/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevorleepodcastsFIND JOEY ONLINE: https://www.cuppaseo.com/https://gettingunderthesurface.com/

    1h 4m

  3. 10/04/2022

    An interview with Josh Taylor of SIXINCH USA on experiential design, strategic marketing, the creative process & brand DNA (S2, ep.2)

    Welcome to GUTS Season 2, Episode 2. In this episode I’m talking with Josh Taylor, Brand Director at SIXINCH USA, an experiential furniture brand.  TOPICS WE'LL DISCUSS INCLUDE: Who sixinch isWhat it's like to work with some of the world's top designersThe sixinch creative processExperiential designHow to be come "part of the DNA" of an organizationSome of the initial and ongoing strategic marketing strategies Josh has employedOne of the biggest challenges Josh has facedJOSH'S BIO At sixinch, Josh is the glue that keeps things connected. His main focus is strategic marketing strategies but he tends to dabble in every part of the brand. Whether it’s working with sales, designing furniture, improving operations or assisting a customer; Josh believes to truly understand a brand you have to be part of the DNA. His specialties include digital media, videography, design concepts, copywriting, brand awareness, omni-channel marketing campaigns and being awesome. Prior to joining SIXINCH, Josh spent his early career in television where he chewed gum and kicked ass, but was always out of gum. WHERE YOU CAN FIND JOSH: @jtpromotes on Instagramhttps://sixinchusa.comThanks for joining us today, and be well.

    48 min

  4. 09/20/2022

    GUTS Workshop: Being in the Moment & Diminishing Anxiety (S2, ep.1)

    Welcome to the second season of GUTS! In episode 1, we'll be tackling Being in the Moment & Diminishing Anxiety. WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: What if we approached our anxious thoughts differently? Join me for a thought-provoking conversation that focuses on improving mental health by digging into the connection between mindfulness, meditation, self-care and relationships — including the relationship we have with ourselves. You’ll leave this workshop with a better understanding of core concepts like acceptance, resistance and fear and learn best practices to help lower anxiety through awareness, consciousness and the “Yes, And” philosophy. This workshop was originally presented at DreamBank in Madison, WI. Click here to watch the video recording in its entirety. Additional Resources: Eckhart Tolle: talks about consciousness, ego, awakening, the pain body, etc. (audio books are recommended) A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (listen to/read this one first)The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Michael Stone: mindfulness an Buddhist practices, although you don't have to practice Buddhism to benefit from the work https://michaelstoneteaching.com/Zig Ziglar: talks about improving one's self image, goals, motivation, improving your mental attitude, etc. — listen on audio! Search "Zig Ziglar" on Apple Music or AmazonYour local library may also have his recordings The GUTS website: https://gettingunderthesurface.com Thanks for visiting! And remember, you are not alone ...

    44 min

  5. 05/31/2022

    Six Steps to Writing Blog Posts that Build Relationships (ep.13)

    In this episode of GUTS, we'll be diving into brewing a better blog with my efficiency-boosting, stress-reducing blogging process. The process includes six steps to writing blog posts and developing relationships, and this process can also be used for the creation of podcasts and video … The six steps include:  The art of writing awesome blog titlesHow to make your content rich and relevantHow to be the expert, and what to write aboutUse of an engaging image, and adding some SEO to itAnswering the age-old question: how long should my blog posts be?Creating a blog campaign that lowers your stress and makes blogging easierWe'll also talk about things like blog post frequency, and the three magic questions you'll want to answer when writing any kind of content. Links to more info on blogging Learn more about my book, A Holistic Guide to Online MarketingBlogging-centric blog posts

    13 min

  6. 05/17/2022

    An Interview with Tom Ziglar on Leadership and His Dad, Zig Ziglar (ep.12)

    In this episode of the GUTS podcast, I had the honor of talking with Tom Ziglar about leadership and about his dad, Zig Ziglar. Tom is the author of multiple books. His latest is titled: 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times, which we’ll be digging into today. Chock-full of insights, my discussion with Tom is relevant for anyone who's a business owner, leader, or on the road to becoming a leader.  TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: T. Rex managers vs. Coach LeadersWhy an effective coach gets better results than an effective manager We’ll discuss two of Tom’s leadership virtues, Kindness and Selflessness: Why they are so important? And how we can cultivate and incorporate these virtues into daily life?Top mistakes leaders makeZig Ziglar’s most important lesson MORE ABOUT TOM: Tom Ziglar is the proud son of Zig Ziglar and the CEO of Ziglar, Inc. He joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation in 1987 and climbed from working in the warehouse, to sales, to management, and then on to leadership. Today, he speaks around the world; hosts The Ziglar Show, one of the top-ranked business podcasts; and carries on the Ziglar philosophy: “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” He and his wife, Chachis, have one daughter and reside in Plano, Texas.  CONNECT WITH TOM ON SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezigziglar/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheZigZiglarLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zigl...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ziglarlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZigZiglar Thanks for listening to the GUTS podcast — stay well!

    46 min

  7. 05/03/2022

    Tackling Trauma — An Interview with Mark Brady, Ph.D, Part 2 (ep.11)

    Welcome to the GUTS podcast. Today we’ll be diving into part two of our conversation about trauma with Mark Brady, Ph.D. Mark is a transpersonal neurobiologist, neuroscience educator, and recent throat cancer survivor. He’s also the prize-winning author of a number of books, magazine articles and academic papers and has published The Flowering Brain blog regularly for 14 years. In part one of the series, we talked about trauma and disease, how to heal from trauma and how to heal emotional trauma — so be sure to check it out if you haven't given it a listen yet. Some of these trauma topics are also discussed in this episode, along with: Stress hormones and how they affect the brainIs there such a thing as the compulsion to repeat traumaHealthy ways to deal with traumaDoes the “suck it up” attitude cause trauma on top of trauma?Solutions-focused therapy vs. traditional “talk” therapiesTrauma, grief and acceptanceRELEVANT LINKS Visit The Flowering Brain @ https://thefloweringbrain.wordpress.comMark Brady, Ph.D. books: https://amzn.to/3Lbhh4xThe Anatomy of an Upset, by Mark Brady, Ph.D.Trauma & Chronic Illness, by Veronique Mead, MD, MA

    32 min

  8. 04/26/2022

    Tackling Trauma — An Interview with Mark Brady, Ph.D, Part 1 (ep.10)

    Welcome to Getting Under The Surface, episode 10. WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT Today we’ll be talking with a long-time colleague and brain guru, Mark Brady, Ph.D., who I met over a decade ago when I was writing a blog called Daddy Brain. Back then, I interviewed Mark about topics like children’s brain development and positive and negative forms of discipline. As you may have guessed, today’s topic is brain-centric, and it’s an important one: it’s all about trauma.  Discussion includes: How to identify and deal with trauma in healthy waysTrauma and diseaseHow we can help children deal with, and overcome, traumaHow movement, mindfulness and meditation positively affect the brainMetabolizing the stress hormoneBecoming more aware of, and moving past, our childhood trauma MORE ABOUT MARK BRADY, Ph.D. Mark is a transpersonal neurobiologist, neuroscience educator, and recent throat cancer survivor. He spent 10 years at The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, one of the nation’s premier think tanks (according to him: “stalking behavioral scientists in their natural habitat, undercover as the maintenance man!”). He is also the prize-winning author of a number of books, magazine articles and academic papers and has published The Flowering Brain blog regularly for 14 years. RELEVANT LINKS Visit The Flowering Brain @ https://thefloweringbrain.wordpress.comMark Brady, Ph.D. books: https://amzn.to/3Lbhh4xThe Anatomy of an Upset, by Mark Brady, Ph.D.Trauma & Chronic Illness, by Veronique Mead, MD, MA

    54 min
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The Sh*t You Struggle With (formerly Getting Under The Surface) is a podcast that focuses on helping listeners improve their mental, physical and emotional health — with a focus on reducing stress, preventing (or reversing) burnout, & boosting resilience. A large part of the podcast's focus is caregiver-centric, although it's also beneficial for parents, physicians, therapists, or anyone who is struggling with stress, burnout & anxiety.

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