You Unleashed with Russell Davis

Are you chasing success to feel happy, or creating from a place of happiness? In this episode, we delve into the profound shift from living outside-in to living inside-out. I break down 10 transformative principles that invite you to stop proving your worth and start honouring your soul. This episode is a call to stop striving and start creating from who you really are, complete and whole.

Why do we freeze under pressure, even when we care deeply about showing up fully? In this episode, we explore the hidden ways we choke, at work, in relationships, on stage, and how pressure is often self-imposed fear rooted in overthinking. Drawing from sports, personal growth, and psychology, he invites us to see that high performance isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. Discover how letting go of pressure and tuning into the moment can unlock your most powerful, authentic self, and release the tension and pressure we are storing in our mind and bodies.

What if there’s no such thing as normal? In this episode, we explore the stories we carry about not being good enough, our deep drive to conform, the cancer of comparison and how true freedom comes from reconnecting with who we really are. Through reflections, insights, and lived experience, this episode helps you let go of judgment, drop the mask, and discover the peace of simply being you.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a big misunderstanding: that our feelings are a reliable guide to life. What if they’re not? What if fear, doubt, and discomfort don’t need to be fixed or followed, but simply noticed and gently held? Join me as I explore how to stop letting emotions dictate our decisions and start honouring something deeper, our soul, our truth, our quiet wisdom beneath the noise.

In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest myths out there, that we can control our thoughts. From caveman wiring to corporate overthinking, I unpack why your thoughts aren’t the problem… but how you relate to them might be. This is an invitation to stop battling your brain and start listening to something deeper, your wisdom, your heart, your soul. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own overthinking, this one’s for you.

Today, we’re diving into a powerful reflection, one that begins with a bold career decision and ends with a deeply human question: What would I regret if I were on my deathbed today? Inspired by the insights of palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware, this episode explores the top five regrets of the dying and how they can guide us toward more meaningful, joyful, and authentic lives now. If you're navigating big decisions or just feeling a little off-track, this conversation might be the nudge your soul has been waiting for.

Today, I share a personal story that began with a simple conversation and ended with a life-changing realisation about judgment. It’s about uncovering the silent rules we've absorbed, the ways we measure ourselves and others, and how that inner critic quietly shapes our lives. If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you're living life with the wrapper still on, this episode might just help you begin to unwrap the truth of who you really are. Let’s dive in.

This week, we are dipping into the archive. In this motivational episode from July 2023, Russell explores the emotional weight of feeling stuck, whether in your career, personal life, or dreams that haven’t yet come alive. Through honest reflections and inspiring client stories, he reveals the power of simply beginning. Because clarity, confidence, and flow don’t come before the first step, they come from it. You’ll discover: Why feeling “ready” is a myth and why action creates momentum How fear of regret can be a powerful motivator for change What mountaineers, baby photographers, and award-winning filmmakers have in common Why commitment isn’t a feeling, it’s a choice The one question that can unlock your next move This episode is a rallying cry to stop waiting, stop overthinking, and just start. Because the smallest action can topple the biggest blocks.

In this episode, Russell unpacks the surprisingly difficult, but profoundly important, question: What do I really want? Drawing from his own journey of breaking free from expectations and helping clients do the same, he explores how childhood conditioning, people-pleasing, and self-doubt cloud our clarity and dampen our dreams. You’ll discover: Why so many of us don’t know what we truly want (and why that’s okay) How fear of judgment and learned expectations shape our decisions Why starting with what you don’t want can help clarify what you do How to give yourself permission to dream big and live from your heart Practical tools to reconnect with your desires and create from the inside-out This episode is an invitation to ditch the “shoulds,” rediscover what lights you up, and start living a life that’s deeply, unapologetically you.

In this episode, Russell unpacks the deeply human but often hidden habit of seeking validation from others and how it disconnects us from our own sense of worth. With powerful storytelling and raw personal insight, he guides you toward a new relationship with yourself one built on self-acceptance, not external approval. You’ll discover: Why chasing praise keeps you anxious, burnt out, and unfulfilled How validation-seeking begins in childhood and becomes an unconscious habit Why even praise can't fix the "leaky vase" of self-judgment The link between people-pleasing, burnout, and fear of criticism A powerful forgiveness practice to release self-judgment and reclaim your truth This episode is a compassionate call to stop outsourcing your OKness and start living from your own inner knowing.

In this episode, Russell explores the often-overlooked power of trusting your inner voice, the quiet wisdom that lives beneath the noise of your busy mind. Through real-life stories, vulnerable reflections, and transformative client breakthroughs, he unpacks why clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder, but from listening deeper. You’ll discover: Why you struggle to make decisions (and what to do instead) How your mind’s fear-based noise drowns out your truth What it really means to trust yourself even when it doesn’t “make sense” Why short-term discomfort leads to long-term peace How to honour your intuition without needing to justify it This episode is an invitation to stop overthinking and start listening to the wisdom within, the part of you that already knows what’s right.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Russell dives deep into a struggle so many of us silently face: the relentless hum of a busy mind. Drawing from personal experience and the transformative journeys of his clients, he unpacks the real reason our thoughts feel so overwhelming and why trying to manage or silence them rarely brings the peace we seek. You’ll discover: What a busy mind actually is (it's not just about negative thoughts) How distraction, stress, and disconnection stem from a misunderstood place Why constant stimulation feels necessary but keeps us stuck The innocent roots of overthinking (and why judgment keeps us trapped) How loving acceptance and compassion, not control, are the keys to inner calm Whether you're seeking more presence, clarity, or connection, this episode offers a powerful invitation to return to the quieter, wiser self within you.

So often in life, we hold back from playing full out, going for what we want, being who we want to be, speaking our truth, all out of fear. In this episode, we explore what it means to play full out in life, what typically stops us and how we can live a life of no regrets.

This week we are diving in to the arhcive, this time from March 2023. We explore why expectations are toxic and how they rob us of appreciation in life and set us up for disappointment and frustration.

I am Russell Davis, the voice behind the You Unleashed podcast. I have been a therapist and a coach for over 18 years, and I help people get out in their own way, connect to their innate confidence and clarity and well-being to create more life than inspired by deliver life true to their heart and their soul, not one contaminated by fear and expectation. I've helped people create new lives the other side of the world, have the babies have always wanted, start the business they've been craving to start, to start a new life after being a successful Olympian. In all sorts of walks of life, I have helped people create more of what they want in their life. This weekly podcast is a short, ten-minute dose of clarity, inspiration and insight. It's a space for you to come back home to connect with your true self, to hear the little voice within and know what you want and know you can create the things you want. It helps you see through the illusion of the noise in our heads and come back to your true self with innate clarity and confidence. So join me each week for this little ten-minute dose of inspiration and clarity. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, whether it's Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever it may be. Search Russell Davis You Unleashed. I look forward to joining you on your journey to creating your life unleashed. Loving you.

We all feel it from time to time, some more than others. Guilt. Guilt can keep us stuck and trapped in people pleasing and perfectionism, keeping us in a place of dis-ease, worry and unhappiness. In this episode, we explore how you can be free from guilt and still be a nice person!

I had a coach who once said 'Acceptance is the WD40 of change'. This stuck with me and over the years, and in the most challenging of times I can see how true it is. In this episode, we explore what I mean by acceptance and why it is the oil of change.

In this episode, we are dipping into the archive from July 2024. I explore our relationship with anxiety and overthinking. I once believed worry was part of my identity, only to discover it was a learned habit shaped by misunderstanding and fear. I share the insights and realisations that helped me and my clients find true peace and freedom, and return to a feeling of home that exists beneath all the noise.

In this episode, I reflect on a time when I felt adrift and unfulfilled despite outward success, and how a shift in self-leadership transformed my life. I share six powerful principles that helped me reconnect with my innate well-being and move from victimhood to empowerment. Through my own vulnerability and insight, I invite you to explore your own path to freedom, purpose, and self-connection.

In this episode, we’re exploring one of the biggest barriers to genuine connection in relationships: judgment, and how it quietly undermines our ability to truly understand and be understood. I’ll be introducing a profoundly simple yet transformative model that provides a clean framework for communicating from a place of clarity, empathy, and honesty. Whether it’s navigating a tense moment with your partner or simply asking for what you need from a colleague, this episode will help you in all relationships and interactions.