Creating Synergy Podcast
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MARCH, 31 2022
#71 - Bek Smith, Founder of Smith & Wellness on Developing Psychological Fitness
In this episode:
Bek and Daniel Franco went deep in this conversation and just dived straight into it. They talked about Bek's feeling of not belonging to a community or group and feeling as though she was a fringe dweller. They also talked about the idea of being normal, what is considered normal, and who actually decides what is normal.
Bek shares her thoughts on the realism of burnout, the negative mental health effects of working from home, how we can fill up our own cups by designing circuit breakers in our lives and much more about Psychological Fitness.
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Guest Info

Bek is a fitness industry professional, a former physiotherapist, a professional public speaker, psychology educator, wellbeing advisor and coach.
Bek Smith enables transformation by teaching a layered psychological skillset we need to perform at our best. She is a former researcher, physiotherapist and sponsored athlete, who now uses applied neuroscience and psychology to build high-functioning individuals, teams and organisations. Bek loves working with out-of-the-box thinkers and guiding them to build the confidence they need to challenge the status quo and make a real difference in the world.
Bek's purpose is to expand awareness and elevate consciousness so we can love ourselves, each other and the planet more. The vehicle she uses is mental fitness, where she teaches practical "bite-sized" psychological exercises which help to shift mindsets and behaviours.
Host Info


Daniel Franco
Daniel is a 'People Collector' kind, a steadfast optimist who believes that the power of trusting relationships is foundational to our bright future. He believes that the world is a better place when we work together. Besides being the Director of Synergy IQ, Daniel is the Host of the Creating Synergy Podcast and rises up every morning with the vision that he can help leaders create a business where their people feel safe, inspired and fulfilled.
Say hello to Daniel on LinkedIn.
Episode Notes

Books mentioned in this episode:
- Daring Greatly - How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - By Brené Brown
- Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - By Johann Hari
- Lost Connections - Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope - By Johann Hari
- Atlas of the Heart - Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience - By Brené Brown
- A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose - By Eckhart Tolle
- The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment - By: Eckhart Tolle