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Today, I sit down with a guest from across the world- Jonathan Kemp, author of Finding Peace of Mind and creator of Smart Wisdom, to explore the true meaning of mental health resilience. Mr. Kemp’s story is one of endurance, discovery, and self-awareness — a journey through undiagnosed dyslexia, addiction, bipolar disorder, and depression that spans decades.

Mr. Kemp shares how growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia led him to believe he was “stupid,” a painful misconception that followed him into adulthood until he finally received his diagnosis at 49. He also discusses his years as a police officer in London — balancing duty, pressure, and personal turmoil — and the coping mechanisms that helped him function in a career filled with chaos and risk. After years of resisting therapy, he eventually sought professional help, discovering that medical intervention, combined with self-education, brought him peace.

We discuss his invention of Smart Wisdom, a system that improves focus, note-taking, and memory retention — originally developed to help him overcome his learning struggles but now used by companies, universities, and professionals worldwide. Mr. Kemp also opens up about his memoir Finding Peace of Mind, written over two years as both a reflection and a gift to others struggling with mental illness. He explains how he’s donating all profits from the book’s first year to mental health charities and shares details about his upcoming seven-month charity walk across the UK and Ireland to raise awareness and funds for mental health causes.

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