About the Author
BIO
BIO
Ted Smith is a relationship and self-responsibility coach who has dedicated himself to helping people develop, maintain, and enjoy happy and healthy relationships with themselves and others. He understands the challenges of unhealthy relationships and provides an example of hope, strength, and transformation.
In his book, Ted shares his personal experience navigating unhealthy relationships with a romantic partner and with himself—plus the healing and transformation that followed—to help readers make positive changes to the relationships in their own lives.
Images for Media Use
About Ted's Book
Healthy Me, Happy We
Transforming Relationships With Yourself and Others
We hear that relationships are hard, but are they supposed to be THIS hard?
Does every day feel stressful and it’s only getting worse?
Do you expect that relationships require you to sacrifice your happiness?
Do you try to improve things, but nothing you do seems to help?
Whether challenges appear in your relationships with a romantic partner, family members, friends, or coworkers, you have the power to change them from difficult to thriving-from unhealthy to healthy. At the core, you’ll have to examine, heal, and transform the relationship with yourself.
Ted Smith shares his personal experience navigating unhealthy relationships with a romantic partner and with himself-plus the healing and transformation that followed-to help readers make positive changes to the relationships in their own lives.
In this book, you will learn how to:
- Recognize and understand characteristics of unhealthy relationships with others
- Identify areas of opportunity in the relationship with yourself
- Navigate the healing journey
- Transform relationships with yourself and others to be happier and healthier
Red Bud, IL Read More
“This book arrived in perfect timing when self-love and self-care are more important than ever before. Serving as a reminder that no relationship can bring you true happiness until you have found true happiness within yourself, Ted’s book provides guidance on how to cultivate that true happiness; how to recognize and navigate toxic relationships; and how to enhance and empower the relationship with self in order to attract and experience healthier, more positive relationships with others.”
Read More
“In this invaluable book, Ted Smith provides a unique perspective on healthy relationships—seamlessly merging his personal story of an unhealthy relationship with insights and guidance that will help all readers understand, improve, and negotiate inevitable challenges to ensure the health of their present and future relationships.”
Read More
“As someone who has survived emotional abuse, I feel this book truly captures the struggles of the abused in an authentic and eye-opening way. For anyone who feels trapped and empty in their current relationship, this book offers tactical tips on how to recognize and separate yourself from your abuser, but more importantly, how to regain and nurture your relationship with yourself.”
You need to read this book... Read More
This was such a great book written by one of my good friends. (And I am picky about books, friend or no) He delved deep into some pretty serious issues such as addiction and abuse. I'm not going to lie, it was hard to read at some points because it becomes more real when you know the people being described, but I felt like I was having a conversation with Ted and that he was finally saying what he wished he could have said all these years. His insights and self-awareness take this book to another level. I highly recommend this book for anyone to read because I guarantee everyone will get something worthwhile out of it.
Read this book if you wonder if you're in an abusive relationship! Read More
I love Ted's book! It gave me so much insight into abusive relationships. His personal stories and examples were great. Reading the book have me some great information that helps me when I work with my clients.
Ted is amazing. The way he had turned the struggle into a blessing, helping others is absolutely wonderful. I definitely recommend reading the book and working with him!
Must read to ensure healthy relationships! Read More
Thank you for this book! It’s exactly what I needed at the time I needed it. My biggest takeaway is I need to put on my own oxygen mask first because when I prioritize myself my relationships are at a their best. Also, the best way to deal with difficult people is to remember the difficult person is me. When I deal with my own crap everything else falls into place. The best compliment I give this book is I’m giving my young adult daughters copies so their can start off their adult relationships in the most constructive way possible.
A quick, conversational read Read More
Healthy Me, Happy We reads like a conversation with an old friend. Author Ted Smith manages to delve into some dark topics while maintaining the tone of someone close who is only concerned for your wellbeing. His wit keeps things light-hearted (where appropriate) and his ability to tie his own experiences into the concepts helps bring a human aspect to a potentially challenging subject matter.
Highly Recommend Read More
I found the personal struggles & triumphs of the author to be incredibly relatable and I think I'll find myself going back to this again to re-read & remind myself of the importance of self-care/self-worth.
Honest and Inspiring Read More
Ted approaches a heavy subject like toxic relationships in an honest and vulnerable way. He takes the reader on a journey where he provides insight and encouragement to “do the work” of prioritizing your own well-being. It’s both thought provoking and inspiring, and you will continue to reflect on it’s message days after finishing the book.
Great perspective on healthy relationships! Read More
I just read Ted Smith’s “Healthy Me, Happy We,” after listening to his experience as an author through one of my life coaching groups.
Having grown up in a dysfunctional family environment, some of the emotional pain Smith dealt with in his primary relationship reminded me of what I observed at home. Some of it hit close to home when I realized I was turning a lot of anger toward myself, and treating myself badly, even as I bent over backwards to treat others well!
As I finished reading this book, I re-connected with my determination to only stay in any relationship (work, family, or dating) where others give me the respect and dignity that any person deserves. And most importantly, to treat myself with respect and dignity always!
Helpful on learning the past and build a better future!! Read More
I only read the free sample of the book on kindle while I’m waiting for the whole book to arrive and so far I really love it!!! Such a helpful advice on relationships including toxic ones like I used to have with my ex-husband, and I used it to learn from it. I’m even using it to keep my relationship with Chris much stronger and closer than before!! Get the book today!!!
Highly recommenced for all relationships in your life, including the one with yourself! Read More
This book is quite amazing! It has helped me in so many ways, not only with how I view myself or helping me realize things about myself, but also for all other relationships in my life. This will give you perspective on not only romantic angles but friendships, lack there of, and even family! If you're going through anything even remotely tied to any kind of relationship in your life this book offers clear raw perspectives that will definitely help guide you on your path.
A must read! Read More
If you want to navigate how to build healthy relationships, this is the book for you. Extremely well written and explained.
Worth the read! Read More
This book is very helpful for those who may be feeling lost and in an unhappy situation. The author is honest and open about his history and how he was able to learn from it to become a healthy me. I highly recommend a read!
Life changing book! Read More
The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important one of all and affects all our other relationships. If any relationships in your life have you walking on eggshells, this book is a must read. Even if they don't, Ted's story is one we can all relate to on some level. And the book ends with a message of hope. Life changing!!!
Must read if you want better relationships Read More
Ted Smith does an incredible job at helping you see where your relationships could be sucking out the joy and creativity from your life (by using his own stories and experience in sometimes gut-wrenching detail). He helps you see what your role is so that you can change things - and lays out beautiful steps you can take to ensure you have better relationships in all areas of your life moving forward.
Feeling good about yourself will attract others who are also happy and optimistic. Read More
There is hope after recognizing you are in a toxic relationship. Self help such as a therapist will give you the courage to move forward.
Honest and helpful Read More
I really enjoyed this book. The author shares his personal experiences and offers many helpful techniques to use. I enjoyed reading this book very much and found a lot of value in it’s content.
Previous
Next
Ted has been Featured on
TED SMITH MEDIA KIT
Download Ted’s one page media information which includes
his bio, social handles, topics he can speak on and fun facts
Download Rob’s one page media information which includes
his bio, social handles, topics he can speak on and fun facts
Topics Ted Can Speak On
- Recognizing and understanding characteristics of unhealthy relationships with others (including abuse, addiction and codependency)
- How to identify areas of opportunity in your relationship with yourself
- Navigating the healing journey
- Transforming your relationships with yourself and others to be happier and healthier ones
FACTS
- Has played the piano for over 25 years, including accompanying and music directing community theatre productions
- A long distance runner, who looks forward to completing his half marathon post COVID
- An animal lover who has spent the last year isolating with his 2 beloved cats - Joey & Peachy
STATS
- He is a relationship and personal coach
- Graduated from Saint Louis University in 2008 with a B.S. in Mathematics
- Has been working in the employee benefits consulting industry for 14 years
Ka