The Fertile Mind with Russell Davis

You are Enough

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 prove yourself. In this episode, we peek beyond the veil of this story to explore what it means to KNOW you are enough. 

Life Unscripted - Finding Freedom in the Present Moment

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 life. 

Why Confidence is Overrated

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 honour your soul. 

Future Self Meditation

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!

The 3 Keys To Getting Unstuck

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, whether it's a substance, behaviour or worry.  

How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality

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! 

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

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 the same." Jacob Collier.  

My coach shared this poem with me. It really spoke to me. I want to share it with you so you can know you have gifts for the world. The more you share them, the more flow comes to you and the more you feel alive to life. 

Cargo
by Greg Kimura

You enter life a ship laden with meaning, purpose and gifts
sent to be delivered to a hungry world.
And as much as the world needs your cargo,
you need to give it away.
Everything depends on this.

But the world forgets its needs,
and you forget your mission,
and the ancestral maps used to guide you
have become faded scrawls on the parchment of dead Pharaohs.

The cargo weighs you heavy the longer it is held
and spoilage becomes a risk.
The ship sputters from port to port and at each you ask:
"Is this the way?"

But the way cannot be found without knowing the cargo,
and the cargo cannot be known without recognizing there is a way,
and it is simply this:
You have gifts.
The world needs your gifts.
You must deliver them.

The world may not know it is starving,
but the hungry know,
and they will find you
when you discover your cargo
and start to give it away.

How to turn your inner critic into your cheerleader

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 key to our success. 

The Power of Connection

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.  

How To Find Your Purpose In Life

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've learned over the last 20 years to point you in the right direction!