Trust Me... I'm a Decorator! is a podcast hosted by renowned television personalities and designers Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe. While you may know them best as decorators, they'll be covering all of their favourite things; travel, relationships, food and more with many special guests along the way.
Debbie Travis is an international television host and producer, best-selling author, sought-after public speaker, and designer of the Debbie Travis Home Collection and holds women’s retreats at her villa in Tuscany. She is also the creator and host of Debbie Travis' Painted House, Debbie Travis' Facelift, From the Ground Up, All for One and La Dolce Debbie. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, The Marilyn Denis Show and has been featured everywhere from Marie Clare to People Magazine, Hello Magazine, The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail.
Tommy Smythe spent almost two decades working with HGTV star Sarah Richardson on various shows and he’s a highly sought-after guest expert on national television including The Marilyn Denis Show and Breakfast Television. He recently started his own interior design firm called TOM Design Studio where he combines his love for both traditional and modern design. Off camera, he maintains an international portfolio of private residential design projects as well as an active presence in print media.
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Trust Me... I'm a Decorator! is a podcast hosted by renowned television personalities and designers Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe. While you may know them best as decorators, they'll be covering all of their favourite things; travel, relationships, food and more with many special guests along the way.
Debbie Travis is an international television host and producer, best-selling author, sought-after public speaker, and designer of the Debbie Travis Home Collection and holds women’s retreats at her villa in Tuscany. She is also the creator and host of Debbie Travis' Painted House, Debbie Travis' Facelift, From the Ground Up, All for One and La Dolce Debbie. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, The Marilyn Denis Show and has been featured everywhere from Marie Clare to People Magazine, Hello Magazine, The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail.
Tommy Smythe spent almost two decades working with HGTV star Sarah Richardson on various shows and he’s a highly sought-after guest expert on national television including The Marilyn Denis Show and Breakfast Television. He recently started his own interior design firm called TOM Design Studio where he combines his love for both traditional and modern design. Off camera, he maintains an international portfolio of private residential design projects as well as an active presence in print media.
Hosts Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe get to spend just over a half hour with author, former broadcaster and de facto First Lady, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. She discusses her new book 'Closer Together', which emphasizes the importance of mental health, connection, and self-acceptance. They explore many themes including the impact of social media on loneliness, the effects of childhood trauma, and the necessity of authentic relationships. Sophie shares insights on how to navigate hate and dehumanization, the significance of emotional regulation, and the need for balance in the journey towards healing. Sophie, citing the work of Canadian physician Gabor Maté, explains the complexities of human suffering, addiction, and the emotional needs that drive these behaviours. She challenges us to look at the underlying pain behind addictions and the necessity of emotional safety. The discussion also touches on navigating relationship breakdowns, the concept of self-betrayal, and the vital role of trust in personal connections. Sophie is a beacon of hope as she advocates for self-awareness and compassion while also expressing a desire to create a movement for greater emotional awareness in society.
More About Sophie Grégoire Trudeau:
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a mental health advocate, public speaker, and mentor. Over the past twenty years, she has been an ambassador and champion for youth self-esteem, gender equality, emotional literacy, and physical activity. Sophie has received UN recognition awards for her humanitarian work and was named the first National Volunteer for the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2022. She also serves as Youth Leadership Global Ambassador for Plan International Canada. A mother of three, Sophie is a certified yoga instructor and an adventurous outdoor sportswoman.
Connect with Sophie:
https://sophiegregoiretrudeau.com/
Order Sophie's Book:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/723011/closer-together-by-sophie-gregoire-trudeau/9781039007444
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to Closer Together
(02:56) Exploring Mental Health and Connection
(05:56) Understanding Hate and Dehumanization
(08:59) The Impact of Social Media and Loneliness
(12:02) Childhood Trauma and Its Effects
(15:06) The Importance of Authentic Connections
(18:04) Finding Balance and Relaxation
(20:53) Personal Stories and Eating Disorders
(22:44) Understanding the Roots of Suffering
(24:14)The Emotional Underpinnings of Addiction
(26:09) Microaddictions and Their Impact
(30:52) Navigating Relationship Breakdowns
(35:24) Self-Betrayal, Personal Growth, and the Importance of Trust
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Trust Me I'm a Decorator
Trust Me... I'm a Decorator! is a podcast hosted by renowned television personalities and designers Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe. While you may know them best as decorators, they'll be covering all of their favourite things; travel, relationships, food and more with many special guests along the way.
Debbie Travis is an international television host and producer, best-selling author, sought-after public speaker, and designer of the Debbie Travis Home Collection and holds women’s retreats at her villa in Tuscany. She is also the creator and host of Debbie Travis' Painted House, Debbie Travis' Facelift, From the Ground Up, All for One and La Dolce Debbie. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, The Marilyn Denis Show and has been featured everywhere from Marie Clare to People Magazine, Hello Magazine, The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail.
Tommy Smythe spent almost two decades working with HGTV star Sarah Richardson on various shows and he’s a highly sought-after guest expert on national television including The Marilyn Denis Show and Breakfast Television. He recently started his own interior design firm called TOM Design Studio where he combines his love for both traditional and modern design. Off camera, he maintains an international portfolio of private residential design projects as well as an active presence in print media.
