Listen "My Mum Passed Away 2 Years Ago Today"
Episode Synopsis
Today marks two years since my mother passed away from cancer In this video I talk about grief, the lessons she taught me & how my family and I have progressed since then In this episode, Harvey reveals:◽️ What grief really feels like two years after losing a parent◽️ How his family turned heartbreak into growth — from Saracens to Goldman Sachs◽️ The two lessons his mum lived by: “Be the best you can be” and “Control the controllables”◽️ Why inner peace matters more than external success◽️ How to truly support someone going through grief — and what most people get wrong-00:00 Intro – Why I record this episode every year01:15 Carrying on my mum’s legacy02:25 Georgie, Max, Freddie, Dad – family accomplishments04:00 The impact of grief two years on05:10 Realising how common loss is06:10 You can’t replace people, but you can carry their values07:15 Make life happen for you, not to you08:10 How you respond matters more than what happens09:30 What it means to live a life worth living10:30 “Control the controllables” and “Be the best you can be”11:40 Don’t wait to do what matters12:50 Life isn’t permanent – go all in14:10 The myth of “making it”15:00 Be around people who want the best for you16:00 Why toxic environments are dangerous17:00 Get out of the house and do things17:45 “Boring people get bored”18:30 Why you should never settle19:15 Don’t get too comfortable20:00 Why death is a powerful motivator21:00 Get out of your bubble – life will expand21:45 Share your dreams with the right people22:30 What really matters – family and presence23:15 Don’t worry what others think24:00 If people are watching, it means you’re doing something24:40 Only take advice from people you admire25:30 Do what’s necessary – even when it’s hard26:15 No quick fixes – just consistent effort27:00 Protect your health and mental health28:00 Appreciate every moment – now becomes memory29:00 Lulu Racing Foundation – carrying mum’s legacy forward30:00 Athletes like Filip succeeding through the charity30:45 How I remember and celebrate my mum31:45 My memories of her vs what others say32:30 Her influence on my growth and mindset33:20 Values that last longer than we do34:15 The power of building memories and taking photos35:20 Why we must teach others what we’ve learned36:15 Final message – Live a life worth remembering37:00 Outro📌 ResourcesHarvey Bracken-Smith:◽️ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith◽️ Instagram: instagram.com/harveybsmith◽️ X (Twitter): x.com/harveybsmith_Personable Podcast:◽️ Instagram: instagram.com/personable.podcast◽️ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/personablepodcast◽️ TikTok: tiktok.com/@personableclips◽️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7JOTYDER6m2FDrlhop4api◽️ Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personable/id1671640111Additional:◽️ The Draft (Sign up): thedraft.io◽️ LouLouRaceFoundation: https://www.loulouracefoundation.org/Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.Support the show
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