In this raw and resonant episode of The Knowing Podcast, Christene sits down with Dmitri Smirnov, entrepreneur, ad strategist, husband, and father of two, to explore the emotional journey of becoming an adult—one where you learn to hold grief and joy, fear and hope, truth and contradiction, all at once.
From growing up as an only child and navigating early identity confusion, to redefining freedom, parenting, and the power of silence—this conversation touches both the cerebral and the soulful.
🔑 Topics include:
- Identity and non-conformity
- Rewriting inherited narratives
- The antidote to pride
- Defining emotional adulthood
- The value of modern stillness
Whether you're navigating personal transitions, parenting from a place of growth, or reclaiming your voice—this episode will meet you right where you are.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Podcast Introduction
1:03 Introducing Dmitri
4:24 Only Child and Living in Freedom
10:30 Unspoken Rules & Painful Baseball Lessons
15:55 Names & Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
20:00 Awakening and Gratitude
34:12 The Real Definition of Adulthood
38:16 Grieving While Showing Up
41:00 Becoming Your Own Caretaker
49:21 Shower Thoughts & Modern Meditation
56:58 Processing vs Avoiding
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🙋♂️ About the Guest – Dmitri SmirnovDmitri is a performance marketing expert and Founder and CEO of Big Life Marketing. With a unique mix of creative intuition and analytical rigor, he helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs craft messaging that converts and stories that resonate.
More than a strategist, Dmitri is also a philosopher at heart—known for weaving emotional intelligence into everything from marketing to marriage.
🔗 Connect with Dmitri: Website: https://biglifemarketing.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dmitri-smirnov Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biglifemarketing/
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