In this conversation, Neil Smith discusses the benefits of meditation and breath-work, as well as his experiences with ayahuasca. He explains how meditation and breath-work can help reduce stress and improve mental well-being. Neil also shares his personal journey with ADHD and how meditation helped him. He emphasises the importance of finding the right environment and trained professionals when considering ayahuasca.
Neil introduces his app, Mettle, which offers guided meditations and breath-work exercises for men.
Key takeaways:
• Neil Smith left his successful career as a TV executive to start Mettle, a mental fitness app focused on men's mental health.
• The app offers tools such as meditation, breath-work, and hypnosis to help men improve their mental well-being.
• Mettle aims to break down the barriers that prevent men from seeking help by providing a toolkit that is accessible, science-based, and straight-talking.
• The app is subscription-based and costs about £50 per year, making it affordable and encouraging users to invest in their mental fitness. Meditation and breathwork can be effective tools for reducing stress and improving mental well-being.
• Ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogen, can be used as a tool for exploring the subconscious and healing trauma, but it should be approached with caution and in a safe environment.
• Finding the right environment and trained professionals is crucial when considering ayahuasca.
• Mettle app offers guided meditations and breathwork exercises specifically designed for men.
Find out more at https://bemettle.com/ or download the app from the app store.