In episode 386, I speak with Justin Smith, a Tampa-based entrepreneur and the founder of Cray, the dating safety app born out of a devastating experience. After being blindsided by a partner of eight years—a betrayal that nearly destroyed him—Justin spent the next 18 months rebuilding himself, deciding this would not be the end of his story, and creating a tool that helps others avoid the same fate. Drawing on his background in psychological test publishing and his blunt, forward-thinking approach, he built Cray to teach people how to spot red flags sooner, trust their instincts, and date with clarity instead of chaos. Now he’s on a mission to make safer, smarter dating the norm for everyone. An awesome podcast, not to be missed.
What happens when the betrayal that nearly destroys you becomes the catalyst for rebuilding your life and protecting others?
In this powerful episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Tampa-based entrepreneur Justin Smith, founder of Cray—the innovative dating safety app born from his own devastating experience.
After being blindsided by a partner of eight years, Justin found himself facing heartbreak, betrayal and the painful task of rebuilding his life. But he made a courageous decision: this would not be the end of his story.
Over the next 18 months, Justin began the journey back to himself. Central to that process was rebuilding his self-worth—learning to trust his instincts, recognise his value and understand that another person’s actions did not define who he was or what he deserved.
Drawing on his background in psychological test publishing and his blunt, forward-thinking approach, Justin created Cray to help people identify red flags sooner, trust their intuition and date with clarity rather than chaos. He is now on a mission to make safer, smarter dating the norm for everyone.
This conversation explores betrayal, resilience, dating safety, emotional recovery and why developing genuine self-worth is essential—not only for choosing healthier relationships, but also for having the courage to walk away from those that diminish us.
Your most painful chapter does not have to be the end of your story. It may simply be the beginning of a powerful new one.
An awesome, honest and inspiring podcast—not to be missed.
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