Lesson 17: Triggered

Lesson 20: Divorce

Have you ever had a memory that never let go of you? In this deeply personal episode, The Time Smith takes you into “the forge” and down to a place he’s never shared before — the fifth floor. What unfolds is a powerful childhood moment shaped by silence, confusion, and a single question no child should have to answer: “Who do you want to live with?” Through vivid storytelling, you’ll step into a tense family dinner, feel the weight of unspoken emotions, and experience how one moment can echo across a lifetime. But this isn’t just a story about divorce — it’s about listening, forgiveness, growth, and the choices that shape who we become. This episode explores: * How childhood experiences silently influence adulthood * The power of listening vs. learning the hard way * The emotional impact of conflict on children * Forgiveness and the possibility of change — even years later * Turning pain into purpose and becoming better for the next generation If you’ve ever felt unheard, carried unresolved memories, or questioned how your past shaped your present — this episode will resonate deeply. Because the past can’t be changed… but how you respond to it can. 🎙️ Raw. Honest. Transformational. Welcome back to the forge. Follow, share, and leave a review to help this message reach someone who needs it today. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500468/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/thetimesmith] 🎙️Thanks for listening to The Time Smith ✉️Join the Mission: https://linktr.ee/TheTimeSmith 🔔Subscribe and leave a review to help more people find this message. Forged in thought. Built in Truth. Spoken from experience.

Lesson 19: What's Next

Season three begins with a question that comes after growth, healing, and breakthrough… what’s next? In this episode of The Time Smith, we step back into the forge—the place where reflection becomes transformation. After overcoming addiction, hardship, and internal battles, there comes a moment where you look at your life and realize: you’ve reached a checkpoint. But life doesn’t end there. This lesson explores: *  The feeling of accomplishment vs. the reality of continued growth  *  How past pain can shape self-destructive patterns  *  The importance of facing your reflection—internally, not just externally  *  Why healing requires action, not just thought  *  Creating your personal “baseline” for a stable, grounded life  *  Breaking cycles and choosing intentional change  Smith challenges you to examine your life honestly—your habits, your thoughts, your patterns—and begin building your own forge. Not based on ego or perfection, but on clarity, patience, and truth. This is not about having everything figured out.  It’s about deciding to move forward anyway. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this all there is?”—this episode is your answer. What’s next is up to you. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500468/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/thetimesmith] 🎙️Thanks for listening to The Time Smith ✉️Join the Mission: https://linktr.ee/TheTimeSmith 🔔Subscribe and leave a review to help more people find this message. Forged in thought. Built in Truth. Spoken from experience.

Lesson 18: Intentional

What does it really mean to live with intention? In this episode, we step beyond routine, beyond reaction, and into deliberate living. Being intentional isn’t just about making plans—it’s about aligning your thoughts, your actions, and your purpose with something deeper. Most people drift. They move based on habit, emotion, or circumstance. But there comes a point where you have to decide: are you living on autopilot, or are you choosing your path? This episode breaks down: * The difference between reacting and responding * How small, intentional decisions shape your future * The discipline it takes to stay aligned when life pulls you off course * Why clarity and purpose must be built daily—not discovered overnight Intentional living is not loud. It’s not rushed. It’s precise, steady, and rooted. If you’ve been feeling scattered, stuck, or disconnected—this is your reset point. Be still. Be aware. Be intentional. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500468/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/thetimesmith] 🎙️Thanks for listening to The Time Smith ✉️Join the Mission: https://linktr.ee/TheTimeSmith 🔔Subscribe and leave a review to help more people find this message. Forged in thought. Built in Truth. Spoken from experience.

Lesson 17: Triggered

In this lesson, Triggered, we return to the forge and step back into the deeper rooms of memory—where moments leave marks long after they pass. Being triggered isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s subtle. A smell. A touch. A sound. A memory you didn’t invite. In this episode, I explore how trauma attaches itself to the body and how one moment can shape the way we interact with the world for years afterward. We walk through the fourth floor—the place of suffering—and confront how certain experiences redefine safety, trust, and connection. I share how being triggered affected my relationships, my sense of touch, and my ability to feel at ease around others, and how I’ve learned to isolate those moments rather than let them define my entire life. This isn’t a clinical conversation. I’m not a doctor. This is simply my process—how I organized the chaos, separated the trauma from the present, and learned how to function without letting the past control me. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a reaction you couldn’t explain, if something small pulls you back into something painful, or if you’re trying to understand why certain moments still have power over you—this lesson is for you. If you haven’t already, you may also find value in the episode “Coping,” which many listeners have connected with deeply. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500468/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/thetimesmith] 🎙️Thanks for listening to The Time Smith ✉️Join the Mission: https://linktr.ee/TheTimeSmith 🔔Subscribe and leave a review to help more people find this message. Forged in thought. Built in Truth. Spoken from experience.

Lesson 16: Uncertainty

In this lesson, The Lens of Uncertainty, The Timesmith returns to the Forge and descends into the deeper floors of the mind — the rooms where confusion is born, where memories echo louder than they should, and where innocence was replaced with questions too big for a child to answer. Uncertainty doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it arrives quietly — in feelings of inadequacy, rejection, anger, violence, addiction, or the constant need to figure everything out. Through reflection on childhood trauma, survival, and the decisions that shaped his life, The Timesmith explains how uncertainty became the foundation of both destruction and transformation. This episode explores: • How trauma plants lifelong uncertainty  • The danger of living inside unresolved memories  • Why hurt people often hurt others  • How clarity begins when we accept what cannot be changed  • The moment uncertainty becomes certainty This is not about reliving pain — it is about understanding it, organizing it, and refusing to let it define who you become. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500468/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/thetimesmith] 🎙️Thanks for listening to The Time Smith ✉️Join the Mission: https://linktr.ee/TheTimeSmith 🔔Subscribe and leave a review to help more people find this message. Forged in thought. Built in Truth. Spoken from experience.