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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Carrington Smith on Why We All Have Moments That Define Us EP 162

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

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4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 July 2022

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Carrington Smith and I discuss why we all have moments that define us on the Passion Struck podcast. Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. In her debut best-selling memoir, Blooming, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit of life to a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. * Purchase Blooming: https://amzn.to/3P0tGdE (Amazon link) --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/carrington-smith-moments-that-define-us/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. I discuss why we all have moments that define us with Carrington Smith in this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Carrington Smith joins the Passion Struck podcast to discuss why we should start with the end in mind and the importance of the micro-choices in our life. We discuss how the stories that we tell ourselves, and how we chose to view events in our lives determine our outcomes. 0:00 Announcements 2:46 Introducing Carrington Smith 4:28 Confronting family rejection 7:48 Playing mind games 11:23 Character is built through life's sh*t 15:06 Sexual violence victim 20:12 Unlikely response from her mom and sorority sisters 25:42 Attending law school at Tulane 29:26 Should you be an attorney? 36:37 Being lost in the wilderness 40:37 Be vulnerable with yourself 44:24 Why our micro choices determine our defining moments 47:19 Begin with the end in mind 52:42 Relationship boundaries 55:44 Wrap up and synthesis Where you can find Carrington Smith: * Website: https://www.carrington-smith.com/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarringtonATX * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarringtonATX * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue/ Links from the show * My interview with Sara Mednick Ph.D. on the power of the downstate and its impact on performance and health: https://passionstruck.com/sara-mednick-recharge-your-brain-body/ * My interview with Katy Milkman Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/ * My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/ * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.: https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Admiral Sandy Stosz on how to lead in unchartered waters: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/ * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/ -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast

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0:00.0

Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast.

0:03.1

I didn't have my job as about being out there in public.

0:07.0

I lost my means for creating an income.

0:10.4

I lost my friendship circle.

0:12.4

I was too busy hiding out and shaming of like how I appeared.

0:15.8

This whole thing about me being pretty.

0:17.6

Boy, this thing, when it happened to me,

0:20.5

really got to me because of that deep wound that's so wound from childhood.

0:26.8

Here I was. I looked like a monster at this point.

0:30.4

Truly, I'm not saying that. I looked like a monster.

0:33.2

Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John Armeils.

0:36.4

And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance

0:40.4

of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice

0:45.6

for you and those around you.

0:47.4

Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality

0:51.8

so that you can become the best version of yourself.

0:54.8

If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.

1:00.0

We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guest-ranging

1:04.0

from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators,

1:08.8

scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.

1:12.4

Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck.

1:15.8

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to episode 162 of Passion Struck,

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