Best Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist Podcasts (2025)

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How To Deal With Criticism 11:39

6d ago11:39

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Criticism can cut deep. Particularly if it is unfair. It can trigger us unnecessarily. Being sensitive to it can keep us in a state of tension. In this episode, we explore why this is the case and how you can stay calm and in your power in the face of unfair criticism.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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I am a Champion For Your Soul 9:58

13d ago9:58

9:58

We all need someone who's got our back. Who believes in us more than we believe in ourselves. Who picks us up when life feels tough. Who helps us get clear on our truths and have the confidence to create the life we want. My coaches do this for me. In this episode, we explore why this is important and what it can unlock within you to help you creat…

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The Courage To Be Wrong 8:30

20d ago8:30

8:30

I like to be right. I can find it hard to admit I am wrong, particularly to people I care about most. In this episode, we explore why this is often the case and why admitting we are wrong can take courage, but it is also a gift of love (to ourselves and others).By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Saraya Talks Wrestling, WWE, Suicidal Thoughts, Sobriety and Mental Health 1:02:56

27d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Saraya joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Saraya opens up about her wrestling career, becoming a WWE Divas champion, battling suicidal thoughts, struggling with addiction, finding sobriety, writing her new book and how she takes the best care of her mental health.By The Mental Game

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The ‘Something’s Wrong With Me’ Myth—And How to Break Free 13:24

27d ago13:24

13:24

Kids can start to think there is something wrong with them when they compare themselves and/or their lives to others. I know I did. This can play out in our lives as adults, even though we are not kids anymore. We start to gather evidence and life experiences that reinforce this unconscious belief. In this episode, we explore how we can let go of t…

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Gabby Petito's Dad Talks Her Death, Legacy, Domestic Violence and Foundation 1:13:06

1M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Joe Petito joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Joe opens up about losing his daughter Gabby, how she's saving millions of lives, raising awareness for domestic violence, changing laws through advocacy, meeting survivors, the Gabby Petito Foundation and how he takes the best care of his mental health.…

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Connecting To Your Innate Wellbeing 10:45

1M ago10:45

10:45

What would happen if you could truly KNOW you are OK, and will be OK whatever happens in life? In my experience, my mind and body relax. It creates a sense of ease, relief and happiness in the moment. My mind opens to a sense of possibility more easily. I allow myself to dream dreams and turn those dreams into projects. In this episode, we explore …

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Are You Drifting In Life? 13:33

1M ago13:33

13:33

I drifted through my corporate career. I may have drifted up the organisation chart, but I didn't have a conscious goal or idea of what I really wanted for my career or life as a whole. When I started to explore what I really wanted, I realised I needed to change direction in a big way. In this episode, we explore what drifting is, why we do it and…

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How To Free Yourself From People Pleasing (And Still Be Caring!) 13:13

2M ago13:13

13:13

In my experience, people-pleasing leads to chasing a feeling of contentment and fulfilment and never achieving it. It's an exhausting treadmill that is fuelled by low-level fear and anxiety of being judged or rejected. In this episode, we explore how to free yourself from being a people-pleaser, bringing more ease and flow into your life and body w…

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Alignment: What It Is And Why It's Important 9:57

2M ago9:57

9:57

How come some days or times feel like you are in flow and at other times, life feels like hard work, or you feel 'out of sorts'? In this episode, we look at the different levels of our sense of self and what it means to be in alignment, which brings clarity, inspiration and impactful action.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Slow Down To Speed Up 10:18

2M ago10:18

10:18

There is always more we can do in life. At the same time, we know being more present is good for our well-being. In this episode, we explore why slowing down doesn't mean you loose your edge, it means you can be more effective, productive and happier. So what stops us doing it?By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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How To Stop Overthinking 14:38

2M ago14:38

14:38

Are you an overthinker? I can be addicted to my thinking. We know it doesn't serve us, but we can find it hard to break the cycle. In this episode, we explore what is behind overthinking and how we can begin to break free from an addiction to thinking to have more ease, peace and presence in life.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Frustrated With Life 12:08

3M ago12:08

12:08

There are times I feel frustrated with life. Experiencing infertility felt unfair and I was angry with life. In this episode, we explore why we are creating our own frustration and what we can do to let it go as it holds us back in creating the things we want in life.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Two Years Sober and How Sobriety Saved My Life 25:50

3M ago25:50

25:50

Two years sober. I couldn’t go two days sober for 10+ years. Sobriety saved my life. I am crying typing this. I can remember all those lonely drunk walks home where I didn’t want to be here anymore. Alcohol is what I used to numb the pain of my depression and suicidal thoughts. Honestly I wouldn’t be alive if I didn’t get sober. I don’t even recogn…

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Fear of Success 13:49

3M ago13:49

13:49

I think many people can relate to a fear of failure. However, often, what we are scared of is not failure but success. This may sound strange, but in this episode, we explore why the fear of success may be holding you back from creating what you want in your life.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Let go of Imposter Syndrome 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

I help clients create the family they crave, the work-life balance they want, and the success they want. Whether it is a CEO, Olympian, or wanna-be mum, one of the most common attributes of my clients is Imposter Syndrome to one degree or another. A lack of self-confidence and self-worth. In this episode, I help you explore whether you may have Imp…

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Are You All In? 16:38

3M ago16:38

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Are you all in? This may seem like a silly question when often personal development can become all-consuming. Whether it's the career, baby or learning to have less stress. But at the same time, we often are not all-in, we are not playing full out in committing to honouring our heart's desires, despite any fear. Can you be all in and for it not to …

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Lack v Abundance 19:22

3M ago19:22

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Do you worry about not never being happy? Or not having enough money? Or always in a rush. We are in one of two mindsets: lack or abundance. A lack mindset can keep us from creating what we want in life, whether the baby or promotion. This episode explores the difference between lack and abundance and how you can be more in abundance to help you ac…

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How to Change Your Partner! 6:48

4M ago6:48

6:48

Do you ever wish you could change some aspects about your partner? What if I told you, could you change your partner and make them more of the person you want them to be?! In this episode, we explore how to do just that!By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Rethinking Goals: Are They Holding You Back? 12:12

4M ago12:12

12:12

Surely goals are useful? What if not having goals mean you drift through life without purpose? What if the goals you have are holding you back? In this episode, we explore how to make goals work for you and to ensure they don't hold you back, and whether even having goals serves you at all.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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How Change Actually Happens 12:35

4M ago12:35

12:35

Many of my clients have limiting beliefs about themselves that they have had for many years, even decades. How do we let go of these old patterns that seem so ingrained? Surely, it takes a long time to do that? In this episode, we explore why that is not the case and how true, organic, life-long change happens. It may be easier than you think!…

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You are Enough 13:21

4M ago13:21

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When we peel away the layers of thoughts and beliefs, one of the core beliefs that most of my clients have, and I had and still have from time to time, is not being enough. Not worthy enough, or good enough, or having enough. This manifests in many ways, whether in self-confidence, fear of not having enough money or time, or thinking you have to pr…

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Life Unscripted - Finding Freedom in the Present Moment 10:57

5M ago10:57

10:57

There is so much about life we can learn from improv comedy. There may be no script, but there are a set of principles improv comedy actors need to follow to make it work. In my experience, these principles can help us have more contentment and freedom in life. In this episode, we explore these principles to bring more freedom and possibility to li…

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Why Confidence is Overrated 9:45

5M ago9:45

9:45

Many people don't do what they want to do or be who they want to be because they don't feel confident enough. They think confidence is a prerequisite to doing something when, in fact, confidence is a feeling you get after having done something. In this episode, we explore why confidence follows choice and the importance of making choices that honou…

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Future Self Meditation 12:07

5M ago12:07

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This week is something different, and I think something special! I share one of my favourite meditations. In this mediation, you get to meet your future self, who has perspective and clarity on what's important in life. You receive guidance and advice from your future self to help you create a life of no regrets. Enjoy!…

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The 3 Keys To Getting Unstuck 12:29

5M ago12:29

12:29

Do you consider yourself an addict? We are all addicted to something. You may or may not be addicted to sugar, your phones, vaping, or ther substances or behaviours but in my experience, most people are addicted to thinking! Over-thinking. Worry. In this episode, I share what I've seen as 3 keys to dealing with my own addictions and my clients, whe…

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How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality 13:02

6M ago13:02

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Orr's law states: What the thinker thinks, the prover proves. When we understand this and see it playing out in our and other people's lives it can be incredibly empowering. It can free is from habitual thought patterns that don't serve us. So this week, we do exactly that!By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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The World Is Waiting for Your Gifts—Are You Ready? 13:12

6M ago13:12

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We are often brought up not to be big-headed. I often get clients to 'boast' about how great they are. They can't do it! They list facts, but it feels like boasting. One thing I have had to learn is that claiming our gifts isn't about being better than someone else. "The more space we take up in the world, the more we give others permission to do t…

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Chloe Radcliffe Talks Stand-Up Comedy, Birthmark, Mental Health, Dating and Therapy 1:14:55

6M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Comedian Chloe Radcliffe joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Chloe opens up about her childhood, being bullied for her birthmark, her mother's support and love, finding stand-up comedy, career struggles, sharing her vulnerability on stage and how she takes the best care of her mental health.…

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How to turn your inner critic into your cheerleader 12:04

6M ago12:04

12:04

This week we are diving into the archives from Oct '23. It's one of my favourite topics as it's had such a big impact on me personally. We have parts of us that we often resent and wish we didn't have them. Perhaps it's the worrier in us that worries unnecessarily. In this episode, we explore how we can utilise these parts of us so they become the …

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The Power of Connection 11:10

6M ago11:10

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Connection is a wonderful feeling. Whether feeling connected to our partner, friends, or even ourselves. Connection is key to contentment, communication and feeling loved and understood. In this episode we explore how to create connection with others and our true selves, and what typically gets in the way.…

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Vernon Davis Talks NFL Career, Suicidal Thoughts, Brother's Death and Mental Health 51:36

6M ago51:36

51:36

Former NFL star Vernon Davis joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Vernon opens up about his childhood trauma, his mother's battle with addiction, his football journey, living his dream in the NFL, struggling with suicidal thoughts, breaking the stigma in sports, losing his brother Vontae and how he best takes care of his m…

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How To Find Your Purpose In Life 12:46

6M ago12:46

12:46

Purpose brings meaning. Purpose is the key to motivation. Positive psychology says a purposeful life is the highest level of happiness. So, how do you find your purpose? About 20 years ago I started by Googling 'how to find your purpose'. Google or even AI won't tell you your purpose. So how do you find it? In this episode, I'll let you know what I…

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Dan Hurley Talks UConn, Coaching, Suicidal Thoughts, Mental Health and Therapy 37:08

7M ago37:08

37:08

UConn head coach Dan Hurley joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Coach Hurley opens up about his basketball career, mental health struggles, battling suicidal thoughts and panic attacks, becoming a coach, winning back-to-back national championships at UConn, breaking the stigma in sports and how he best takes care of his o…

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What I Often Avoid Sharing... 14:29

7M ago14:29

14:29

What if you could feel loved unconditionally? In this episode, I talk about my personal experience with feeling loved and the one thing that made all the difference to me, but it's something I often avoid talking about. But here I bear all hoping it serves you in a similar way.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Let's Talk About Fear 12:56

7M ago12:56

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Everyone experiences fear to one degree or another. Fear can hold us back from creating the life we want. Fear fuels anxiety. Fear creates tension in our life (and our bodies). We can't stop feeling feeling fear, as we can't control or choose any of our emotions. In this episode, we look at how we can change our relationship with fear in a way that…

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Where the magic of life is 13:43

7M ago13:43

13:43

Many people are scared of the unknown. We like the familiar. It feels safe. I recently did a coaching programme with a coach. I called it Beyond The Edge. It was about me learning more about going beyond my comfort zone, beyond the edge of the known into the unknown, the world of possibility. That's where the magic of life lives. In this episode we…

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Don Lemon Talks News Career, CNN Firing, Depression, Mental Health and Therapy 1:10:04

7M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

News anchor Don Lemon joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Don opens up about his childhood, his journalism career, becoming one of America's biggest news anchors, getting fired from CNN, battling depression, starting therapy and how he best takes care of his mental health.By The Mental Game

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The Millennial Therapist Sara Kuburic Talks Therapy, Self-Loss, Trauma and Anxiety 46:56

7M ago46:56

46:56

Existential psychotherapist Dr. Sara Kuburic joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Sara opens up about her childhood trauma, battling anxiety and panic attacks, how to handle self-loss, studying existential psychotherapy, becoming "the millennial therapist" on Instagram, her new book "It's On Me" and how she best takes care…

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The ingredients of creating success 13:09

7M ago13:09

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I have never believed in the power of manifestation, thinking your way to being rich or having a Ferarri! Now I know why. In this episode we explore the key ingredients to creating the things you want whether the promotion, the baby or the new business.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Why affirmations don't work! 12:55

8M ago12:55

12:55

This week we are diving into the archive from Jan 22. One of the most popular but contraversial episodes! Affirmations can be very popular in the world of personal development. Let's face it, they don't work! It ends up being a battle between old thougths and new thoughts. Trying to pursuade yourself of something you don't fully believe. In this ep…

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R.K. Russell Talks NFL Career, Coming Out, LGBTQ+ Stigma and Men's Mental Health 1:13:19

8M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Former NFL defensive end R.K. Russell joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. R.K. opens up about his childhood, his football journey, mental health struggles, coming out as bisexual while playing in the NFL, breaking the LGBTQ+ stigma, men's mental health and life after football.…

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Self Criticism v Self Love 13:15

8M ago13:15

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Can you be hard on yourself? We all know it doesn't really serve us and most people could benefit from more self love. In this episode we explore how we can move from self criticism to self love which brings more ease, peace and flow.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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Are you all in? 16:17

8M ago16:17

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Are you all in? This may seem like a silly question when often personal development can become all consuming. Whether it's the career, baby or learning to have less stress. Project Baby definitely took over our lives. What if part of you is not all in? Can you be all in and for it not to be all-consuming? I believe you can. In this episode we explo…

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Is love all you need? 11:13

8M ago11:13

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The Beeltes famously sang 'all you need is love'. I sign of my emails 'Loving You, Russell' regardless of who it is going to, whether a CEO or colleague. It recently lost me a client. So why do I do it? In his episode I explore that I believe to be the core to what you want create in your life, whether a baby, more happiness, less stress or the pro…

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How to be more present 15:07

9M ago15:07

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Being present is where the magic happens. Where you feel peace, flow, love, connection. It's where you get insights, clarity and perspective. In this episode we explore how to be more present moment to moment.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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How change happens 11:19

9M ago11:19

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I don't teach my clients tools and technqiues, I don't believe they bring deep lasting change. I help my clients change their relationship with themselves and life from the inside-out. In this episode we explore what that means and how change really happens.By Russell Davis | Coach and Therapist

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How to create more of what you want 9:21

9M ago9:21

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In this weeks episode we dive into one of the popular episodes from the archive. Back with new episodes next week! We are creating all the time. We may not think we are creating what we want in life, but we may not realise we are also creating what we don’t want. In this episode we explore how we are powerful creators, creating all the time whether…

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Brent Pella Talks Comedy Career, Single Mom, Mental Health, Psychedelics and Therapy 47:38

9M ago47:38

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Comedian Brent Pella joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Brent opens up about stand-up comedy, his career struggles, growing up with a single mother, bonding with his mom over comedy, psychedelic therapy and how he best takes care of his mental health today.By The Mental Game

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JT Gray Talks NFL Career, Saints, Injuries, Mental Health and Therapy 30:11

9M ago30:11

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Saints safety JT Gray joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. JT opens up about his childhood, growing up in Mississippi, his big NFL dreams, playing for the Saints, battling mental health struggles, going to therapy for the first time and how he best takes care of his mental health today.…

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