Wake Up With Giants TV: Mindset, Leadership & the 12 Journeys
You're not broken. You're stuck.
You've read the books. You know what to do. Everyone thinks you have it together. And still, you keep hitting the same wall.
Wake Up With Giants TV helps capable people see the pattern running their lives and outgrow it. Your hosts are Nicholas Townsend Smith and Ryan R. Morris. The show is built on the 12 Journeys and The Giants and the Smalls. It starts from one simple truth: every Giant was born a Small.
Here's what years of selling, coaching and leading have taught us. Insight is cheap. Behavior is not. You don't need another pep talk. You need to see the pattern clearly, then take the next step.
On the show you'll find:
- Real stories: honest conversations with people who hit a wall and grew through it. Divorce, loss, burnout, a stalled career, a dream that wouldn't let go.
- The 12 Journeys: plain-language teaching on awareness, grief, acceptance, gratitude, uncertainty, vision, legacy and more. You'll recognize each season in your own life.
- Practice: guided meditations, simple tools and community conversations you can use today, not someday.
This show is for the strong one everyone leans on. The top producer stuck at the same number. The leader who is quietly tired. Anyone in the middle of a change they didn't choose.
Stuck isn't who you are. It's where you've been standing.
Ready for the next step? Join the Tribe of Giants free at tribeofgiants.com. No card needed. Start Journey 1, check in each day, and walk with people on the same road.
New episodes every week. Subscribe and wake up with the Giants.
Episodes

Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
1 hr 36 min
In this episode we will dive deep into a journey through chronic pain and share how you can create an empowered life from that space. Make sure you subscribe here https://bit.ly/WakeUpWithGiants So grateful to have Serita Valmond join us. Serita is a certified chronic pain coach. She empowers people battling with chronic pain get back control of their bodies naturally. Serita’s passion for helping chronic pain patients developed after her own experiences with the same pain after a bad car accident.In her words...As a Certified Health and Life Coach, I support people who are at the end of their rope in the fight against chronic pain, and I help them take back their lives with holistic nutrition, gentle movement, and mindset coaching. And I don’t say that lightly; I practice what I preach.My own journey with chronic pain began in 2016 when I was severely injured by a drunk driver rear-ending my vehicle at 60 miles per hour. This launched me into a years-long journey of seeing specialist after specialist, trying countless medications, surgery, and physical therapy, all to no avail. Prior to the accident, I worked out 6 days a week and was an active mother of three children. After, I was in constant pain, could barely move, gained 50 pounds and was on 15 medications. I was miserable and felt like a science experiment gone wrong.Sick and tired of being sick and tired, I turned to Google to see what else I could do to improve my symptoms without medication or physical therapy. After a lot of research, I completely changed what I eat, removing dairy, gluten, and processed foods and began following a whole-foods, anti-inflammatory diet.I discovered holistic supplements such as turmeric that could assist with managing my pain and adopted yoga as a form of movement. Over four months I gradually lost the weight and got off all the medications I was on.Despite all of the conventional treatments I tried, this regimen was what reduced my pain and helped me reclaim my life. As I began to feel better, I thought about how I could bring this education and support to others struggling with chronic pain too, and I decided to become a Health and Life Coach to do just that.You’re already a chronic pain warrior, but you need someone in your corner to help you get back to real living. You need a coach who will teach and support you not only in your physical health goals, but with mental and spiritual growth too. You need someone who has lived with chronic pain firsthand and committed to the lifelong journey of prioritizing her health.I see your struggle, and I’m holding space for you.
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Malory shares her journey through addiction. No matter how hard life gets, there is always hope. Make sure you subscribe here https://bit.ly/WakeUpWithGiants Malory Ruesch is an Author, Speaker, and Survivor whose passion is on fire. Rock bottom has become the foundation on which she is building her career. Her greatest strength is loving others until they are strong enough to love themselves. She travels to high schools to speak about addiction and recovery, using her story to bring hope, and inspire everyone she meets.She is soon to publish her book Inspired To Recover, an intense memoir about a promise that changed her life forever, and a healing program for anyone whose life has been impacted by addiction.Malory’s greatest goal is to talk with as many schools, rehabs, facilities, institutions and groups as possible in order to help individuals identify healing strategies early enough to avoid a long road of addiction; because healing is the ultimate goal!
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
1 hr 11 min
Judy Thureson has a genuine desire to see people live their most authentic life. In the last decade, she has helped hundreds of clients focus on their mental, physical, and spiritual health.Judy specializes in high performance coaching. She helps her clients un-lock their supper power! She is passionate about helping her clients grow through adversity and build resilience and strength.In June of 2019, Judy experienced the tragic loss of her eighteen year old son, Jacob to opioid overdose. Her #1 Bestselling book, Beautiful Tragedy chronicles her experience and introduces the GIVE Principle.Judy is a trusted resource for grieving families. She shares tools on how to use healthy coping skills to navigate the storms of grief and uncertainty.Connect with Judy: https://judythureson.com/Download your special gift here:https://judythureson.com/give-principle-guide/Purchase signed copy here: https://judythureson.com/my-beautiful-tragedy/
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
1 hr 10 min
E105: How To Live Life Through The Lens of Play. Make sure you subscribe here https://bit.ly/WakeUpWithGiants We are honored to share this Giant's journey. Join us with Juliana Calderon on December 19th, LIVE!You know that friend who seems to always help elevate your mood? That’s who Juliana has been for most of her life. A seeker and instigator of radical joy.Juliana believes the transformative power that joy can have in one’s life. She has been on a journey through dance, art, meditation, acting and educating to cultivate radical joy for herself and others.When one can see life through the lens of play we are able to overcome the challenges life presents us. Lessons learned through trauma and tragedy at a young age have shaped Juliana into the force of light that she is.From working with The State Department as a cultural envoy in diplomatic dance missions to Latin America - to dancing on world tours - to bringing restorative arts and mindfulness to NYC public schools - to her newest venture, acting in film and television, Juliana continues to inspire by BEING joy wherever she goes.
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
1 hr 16 min
In this episode you will learn how to grow after trauma. PTSD affects more than 15 million people in any given year. This video helps you have hope for a great life. Make sure you subscribe here https://bit.ly/WakeUpWithGiants Daniel's Bio:I was born in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in an abusive environment, with very little guidance or support from adults. I had a strong urge as a child not to have anyone else feel this way, so I did what I could to help and serve others. I joined the military at 17, where I deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and South Korea. After 10 years I transitioned to a civilian and found myself starting over, physically hurt, alone, and with no support.Instead of focusing on healing myself, I focused on others and instantly went to work case managing homeless veterans after graduating college with honors. I accomplished a lot; I raised hundreds of thousands of dollars cycling across country, housed hundreds of veterans, created the first organized wellness program for Veterans in Western PA, and helped grow a nonprofit into one of the largest in the country.However, after 4 years, I was filled with pain; both physical and mentally. I had become jealous, envious, and resentful. I was filled with anger and hurt over years of struggling and barely making it. In 2019, I quit my job, moved across the country, and began my walking my path on my wellness journey. I celebrated two years on my journey by climbing Mt Kilimanjaro – something I never thought possible with how much pain I used to be in.I am currently a PATHH Guide for Boulder Crest Foundation and help veterans and first responders who are struggling with PTSD and other symptoms. We teach them how to achieve Posttraumatic Growth and wellness practices to help self regulate.With 300+ videos, Wake Up With Giants TV and Wake Up With Giants Radio covers loads of binge worthy, cool content, such as fractals, tips and tricks on becoming a Giant in your life, interviews with incredible people doing Giant things, and so much more. Come subscribe today at https://www.youtube.com/WakeUpWithGiantsTV?sub_confirmation=1If you ever feel small or like you are living your life from your fears, insecurities, low self-worth, and scarcity then this is the channel for you. Our channel is about helping YOU reach YOUR potential. Are you ready to learn how to be a GIANT in your life? Have you read the book, The Giants and the Smalls: The Adventure of Rimi and Ritt? If not, access the full eBook here ► https://www.giantsandsmalls.com/ebookIf you haven’t done so, make sure you SUBSCRIBE for more amazing content ► https://www.youtube.com/WakeUpWithGiantsTV?sub_confirmation=1Our goal is to help you live your best possible life. How to BE a Giant. Giant interviews YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... In the playlist above, you'll discover secrets about how to live your highest potential Would you like us to present at your next event? Learn more about our programs here ► https://www.giantsandsmalls.com/speaking-author-visit▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Oh yeah, if you are not doing this yet, come follow us:Come join the Tribe of Giants https://www.facebook.com/groups/tribeofgiantsCONNECT WITH US Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/giantsandsmalls/... See our entire Website https://giantsandsmalls.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ On this channel, we show you how to live your best life, grow into your highest potential, and accomplish your dreams. Contact ► mandelbrotllc@gmail.com The information on this YouTube Channel and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only. Better than a Ted talk. Wake Up With Giants TV. Wake Up With Giants Radio. Amazing interviews wit5h Nicholas Townsend Smith and Ryan Morris.FTC Disclosure: We do get paid to promote our sponsors’ products. We also get paid for our affiliate products.THANK YOU!!#nicholastownsendsmith #ryanthelionmorris
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
1 hr 26 min
✨ Are you ready to master your divine connection?In this mind-expanding episode of Wake Up With Giants TV, we sit down with Gia Prism, a renowned psychic medium, trans channel, and interdimensional artist. She reveals how to tap into spiritual wisdom, divine inspiration, and interdimensional creativity to transform your life.🔮 What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to strengthen your connection with the divine✔️ Understanding clairvoyance, clairsentience, claircognizance, and other psychic gifts✔️ How fear and trauma can block your spiritual awakening – and how to overcome them✔️ The link between mental health and spiritual awakening (Gia’s powerful journey!)✔️ The science behind energy healing and emotional transmutation✔️ How art, creativity, and divine connection work together in interdimensional collaboration📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to the episode01:30 – Who is Gia Prism?04:20 – Gia’s spiritual awakening & healing journey09:10 – How fear can block your divine connection15:15 – The science behind memory, trauma & spiritual energy27:07 – Understanding psychic gifts & the different "Clairs"40:35 – The power of knowing: Claircognizance explained52:55 – How fear and pain can be powerful teachers1:09:02 – Gia’s final message: You are NOT broken!🎥 Watch More Life-Changing Interviews:📺 Subscribe to Wake Up With Giants TV! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithGiantsTV?sub_confirmation=1👥 Join Our Community & Resources:📖 Read "The Giants & The Smalls" Book – https://www.giantsandsmalls.com/🌍 Join the Tribe of Giants (Facebook Group) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/tribeofgiants📸 Follow Us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/giantsandsmalls/🔗 Connect with Gia Prism:🌐 Website – https://www.giaprism.com📘 FREE Guide to Ascension – Sign up on her website!#DivineConnection, #SpiritualAwakening, #GiaPrism, #PsychicMedium, #EnergyHealing, #Channeling, #WakeUpWithGiants, #PersonalGrowth, #MentalHealthAwareness, #MindsetShift, #SelfDiscovery, #Spirituality, #HealingEnergy, #QuantumConsciousness, #HigherSelf, #AwakeningJourney
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
1 hr 10 min
What if would you do if your child passed away? How would cope and re-engage with life after tragedy? We discuss that in this episode and it is powerful!Make sure you subscribe here https://bit.ly/WakeUpWithGiants E102: How To Turn Your Deepest Loss Into Your Greatest Gift featuring Chalese StevensChalese Stevens along side her fiancé and love of her life, Brent runs the grill inside of Good Spirits Bar and Grill where she also does PR, Marketing and events management. She has drive and motivation to help strengthen the community and small businesses. But she discovered her real purpose when she faced every mother’s worst nightmare in June of 2004. She lost her four-year-old son when he drowned in a water park swimming pool. From that day forward, her life transformed into a journey of healing her mind, body, and soul. This grieving mother has been able to face her deep loss by turning her story into the raw and vulnerable pages of her book, Finding 40: A Mother’s Walk With Grief. She now takes the lessons she has learned throughout her life to help others along their own personal path through her writings, speaking engagements, podcasts and energy healing.Chalese has been blessed with two more beautiful children and is constantly creating memories. She also runs a nonprofit organization helping kids with congenital heart disease and writes children’s books as a way of keeping her boy’s legacy alive. She is a light to many with her big heart, infectious laugh, and passion for living her life today, for she knows that tomorrow is never a guarantee.
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Nov 22, 2021
Nov 22, 2021
1 hr 24 min
🔥 Your dream physical and mental state is closer than you think!In this powerful episode of Wake Up With Giants TV, we sit down with Dr. Shyam Seetharaman, an expert in psychology, neuroscience, fitness, and health coaching. Together, we dive deep into the profound connection between the mind and body, uncovering how you can rewire your brain and transform your health.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔ The science behind habit formation and mindset shifts✔ How physical fitness directly impacts your mental well-being✔ The role of neuroplasticity in changing beliefs & behaviors✔ Why self-awareness and alignment are key to personal transformation✔ How to break free from limiting beliefs and step into your highest self🎥 Watch Now & Level Up Your Life!📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:0:00 – Intro & Show Announcements1:03 – Meet Dr. Shyam Seetharaman & Nicole Crowley2:22 – The Science of Mind & Body Connection10:05 – Breaking Free From Cultural Conditioning18:37 – The Power of Physical Health on Emotional Well-Being25:38 – Rewiring Your Brain Through Intentional Action34:46 – The Role of Beliefs, Placebos & Nocebos in Your Health42:12 – How Mirror Neurons Shape Your Reality52:31 – The 12 Journeys of Transformation1:02:58 – The Power of Self-Worth & Taking Small Steps1:16:36 – Final Thoughts & How to Apply These Concepts Today🔔 Join the Giants Tribe & Start Your Transformation Today!📖 Read The Giants & The Smalls Book: https://www.giantsandsmalls.com/👥 Join the Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tribeofgiants📺 Subscribe for More Life-Changing Content: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithGiantsTV?sub_confirmation=1📌 Hashtags for Discoverability:#MindsetMatters #BrainAndBody #Neuroscience #FitnessTransformation #WakeUpWithGiants #SelfGrowth
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Nov 15, 2021
Nov 15, 2021
1 hr 10 min
Would you write your first book at 60 years of age? Lori Parks walks us through why it is so important to never quit on your dreams. It is never too late.Make sure you subscribe here https://bit.ly/WakeUpWithGiants Can you believe it?Episode 100 of Wake Up With Giants TV and so many more to come, but this will be an interview to return to again and again.Make sure you subscribe on YouTube to see our 300+ Inspiring and motivational videos. https://www.youtube.com/WakeUpWithGiantsTV?sub_confirmation=1Lori lives in Ontario, Canada. She considers her greatest blessings to be her 4 children, and 5 beautiful grandchildren.At the age of 9, after writing her first poem, Lori had a Soul-level knowing, born of crystal-clear Heart-Whispers, that she had been blessed with a gift. Her Joy and Life’s Purpose would be found in inspiring others through writing. Writing lit her up inside. She trusted 100% in God’s plan for her life.Being diagnosed with a Learning Disability in her late teens, resulted in Lori falling into self-doubt. Giving power and truth to limiting beliefs, would silence her Inner Guidance.She believed she was not intelligent enough, or capable, of achieving anything of real value, and was destined for a life of mediocrity.She would allow 5 simple words, “You have a Learning Disability,” to dictate the trajectory of the next 4 decades of her life.A series of heart-breaks, and losses from 2012-2017 would leave Lori in a deep depression, and at her personal rock-bottom.In the spring of 2019 she could feel herself at a cross-road. She couldn’t live one more day in the darkness. She needed to find hope. She longed for purpose. She turned to God for guidance.When asking God what to do; the answer was instant and crystal-clear“ Turn back to your writing Lori- you’ve had the answer all along. If you had just trusted your Heart-Whispers; you could have saved yourself a world of hurt.”Of course it would be what had brought her the most joy in her life; her writing, to bring her out of her deepest sorrow.It took her hitting rock-bottom, but she was ready to Trust again.When Lori bravely set foot on her true path; the Universe rose up to meet her, bringing her the exact people, circumstances, and messages that her soul was ready for. Synchronicity was abounding.Her life-long dream of becoming a published author came true, with the release of her Inspirational Children’s Book, “The Power of One,” which was inspired by her grandson, in the fall of 2020She is also a featured author in “Women Who Shine” - 30 Stories of Shining Light into the World, which launched in August.In her chapter, Lori chronicles her journey from the ages of 9 to 59, and all she overcame on the road to making her dreams come true.Through trusting and putting action to her Heart-Whispers, Lori has risen from the darkness, finally shining as her authentic self.She is most grateful that through living her passion and purpose; she is inspiring others to do the same.
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.

Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
1 hr 19 min
Does it feel like your life is too far gone? Like there is no recovering? Its too late for you? In this episode, Nadine Larder shares her journey in reclaiming her life and you won't believe it!Make sure you subscribe here https://bit.ly/WakeUpWithGiants Follow Gam Gams on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@gamgams.kitchen?Oh, boy, we are in for a treat with the absolutely, Brobdingnagian, awe-inspiring, Nadine Larder. Join us LIVE right here and on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe on YouTube to see our 300+ Inspiring and motivational videos.Nadine Larder is first a child of God and relies on her faith as her foundation. She is a wife, a mother of five, a mother in law to two and Gam Gam to three. Her family is her everything and her inspiration to keep moving forward.Nadine is also known for her resilience and ability to reinvent herself, no matter what life has handed her.As an entrepreneur, Nadine has successfully built multiple business, generating millions in revenue. She is the author of three books in the series; The Secrets I Share With My Friends. The first being about business, the second being about the lessons life teaches and the third detailing the journey of painting a 700 sq. ft. mural that people from all over the world have traveled to see, experience and be photographed in front of.Nadine has rebounded and recreated herself following her divorce from her first husband, as a single mother of three. She had to do it again following 9-11, when the technology sector crashed and with it her ability to earn an income. Nine years later, she was forced to reset again following the mortgage market meltdown. She was 1.3 million in debt, with no source of income and savings accounts dwindling quickly. She found herself in line at the food bank as a way to feed her family. The entrepreneur in her got to work and once again, she built a successful print marketing business, which is still going strong today.In the currently chapter of her life, she’s focused on wellness and helping women reclaim their lives, like she reclaimed hers after a lifetime of DIEting. Nadine suffered from obesity to a point of not being able to get out of bed for six months. She was suffering with high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, chronic asthma and chronic illness.She reclaimed her health with lifestyle changes that are the complete opposite of everything she was ever taught about food, DIEting and exercise. She is no longer DIEting, she eats the best foods she ever eaten in her life, she is thrilled to have released 80 pounds of weight. She’s healthier than she’s ever been in her life.She’s on a mission to help no less than one million women regain their wellness from the food and drug industry. She’s currently accepting clients in her wellness practice as she works towards that goal.You can connect with Nadine on Facebook, Instagram and on her two TikTok channels where she shares the journey to wellness and how to cook the amazing foods that lead to wellness and weight loss without the suffering.
Feel stuck even though life looks fine from the outside? You’re not broken. You’re stuck. And stuck has a pattern. Take the free 2-minute quiz. It names the pattern running your life. It gives you one small step for today. No account needed: https://tribeofgiants.com/quiz Want a daily practice and people who get it? Join the Tribe of Giants. Free for life, no card: https://tribeofgiants.com/signup Every Giant was born a Small.









