Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Preston Smiles: Heal the Nervous System, Not Just the Habit
Preston Smiles: Heal the Nervous System, Not Just the Habit
Preston Smiles: Heal the Nervous System, Not Just the Habit
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Explore healing beyond habits with Preston Smiles. Redefine success and address the roots of childhood wounds and societal traps.
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Lee Davy
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Redefine success through joy and presence.
- Heal childhood wounds for emotional freedom.
- Understand the nervous system's impact on behavior.
- Challenge societal approval traps and beliefs.
- Build infrastructure for spiritual and personal growth.
What if joy, connection, and presence are the real markers of success? What if being, not doing, is how you actually get what you want?
In this enlightening episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, host Lee Davy delves deep into the complexities of human behavior with guest Preston Smiles, a renowned author and coach. Together, they explore the profound impact of the nervous system on our habits and life choices. The conversation challenges the conventional markers of success, urging listeners to redefine these in terms of joy, connection, and presence rather than material achievements.
Preston Smiles discusses how societal and parental conditioning from childhood often leads to behaviors driven by the need for approval and the avoidance of shame. These early experiences can limit our emotional capacity, causing us to chase external validation instead of internal fulfillment. Through the lens of nervous system regulation and somatic healing, Preston provides insights on how to expand our emotional resilience, allowing us to hold more life, including joy and success.
The episode also touches on the importance of examining the narratives we operate from. Often, these stories are not rooted in reality but rather in societal constructs or past traumas. By questioning these narratives, individuals can break free from patterns that do not serve them, fostering a life aligned with their true desires and values. Preston shares his personal journey of balancing multiple roles and the significance of being present amidst life's chaos.
He emphasizes the need to build an internal infrastructure that can support the abundance one seeks—whether emotional, spiritual, or material. This infrastructure is crucial for embracing life's full spectrum without succumbing to societal pressures or internal fears. Ultimately, this episode serves as a guide for those looking to heal beyond surface-level habits, inviting listeners to engage in deeper self-exploration and to cultivate a robust capacity for all life's experiences.