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Unbowed and Unbent. Two years after we got half a season of television from Ryan Condal, the gang is back and they've learned the lesson that we need more dragons and more battles.  Ivan & Red hop on the back of Sheepstealer in search of seared rare mutton while talking season 3 of HBO's House of The Dragon. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on bluesky → @boarsgoreswords.bsky.social Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Welcome back to Season 16 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and this is where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. In this episode 403 The Movement Loop: How Movement Activates the Brain for Learning, Adaptation & Performance we will cover: ✔ Why movement is the biological input that prepares the brain for learning, adaptation, and performance. ✔ How Dr. Chuck Hillman's groundbreaking neuroscience research explains what happens inside the brain during and immediately after exercise. ✔ Why even one bout of physical activity can improve attention, executive function, and learning readiness. ✔ How Paul Zientarski translated neuroscience into practice through Naperville Central High School's internationally recognized Zero Hour PE Program. ✔ The science behind brain activation, neuroplasticity, positive stress, and cognitive reserve. ✔ Why movement isn't a break from learning—it's preparation for learning. ✔ How teachers, coaches, parents, and workplace leaders can use movement to improve focus, decision-making, creativity, and performance. ✔ How to apply the Movement Loop in everyday life using practical strategies you can begin today. ✔ Why movement is the input, adaptation is the process, and performance is the result. If you're just joining us, Season 16 explores Phase 3 of the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—the Movement Loop. This season asks one central question: How does movement change the brain, adaptation change the body, and together create measurable improvements in performance? If you'd like the full overview of the five-phase framework, I encourage you to start with Episode 402. In Episode 402[i], we introduced Phase 3 of the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—where we introduced The Movement Loop. We discovered one powerful idea. Movement is the input. When you move, your body sends a powerful biological signal to the brain that says: "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." Adaptation is the process. With movement, repetition, and recovery, the brain and body strengthen, rewire, and become more efficient. Performance is the output. The changes become visible in everyday life—clearer thinking, better decisions, stronger health, and improved performance. Then the loop begins again. Today we're asking the next question. Why does movement come first? Not simply because exercise is good for our bodies. But because movement is one of the most powerful biological signals we can send to the brain. Before we can focus... Before we can learn... Before we can adapt... The brain must first be activated. That's why movement isn't the outcome. It's the beginning. When we first interviewed Dr. Chuck Hillman on Episode 123[ii], (back in April 2021) I wanted to understand how his neuroscience research inspired Paul Zientarski's revolutionary Zero Hour PE Program at Naperville Central High School. It was Naperville's extraordinary performance on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) that caught the eye of Dr. John Ratey. Naperville District 203 entered the international comparison as if it were its own "country" and ranked #1 in the world in science and #6 in the world in math. Those results made Dr. Ratey ask, "What are they doing differently?" That question ultimately led him to Naperville, (IL) where he discovered Zientarksi's Zero Hour PE initiative and made it the opening case study in  his book Spark. We will cover this story on our next episode Then years later, we revisited that conversation in Episode 397[iii] through the lens of motivation—exploring how movement increases engagement and helps us want to move more. But looking back through the lens of Phase 3, I realized I had been asking the wrong question. The bigger question isn't whether movement motivates us. The bigger question is: What happens inside the brain the moment we begin to move? That's the question we're answering today. And it's the reason movement sits at the beginning of the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance. Let's begin where every performance story begins... with movement. As we begin Phase 3, Dr. Chuck Hillman's research helps us understand why movement is the first step in the Movement Loop. In our interview, he mentioned that his lab has consistently demonstrated that even a single bout of physical activity can improve attention, cognition, and academic performance. But what fascinated me most wasn't simply that exercise works. It was why it works. Listen carefully as Dr. Hillman explains how movement acts as a positive biological stressor that prepares the brain for learning. EP 403 — Clip 1 Summary Movement is the First Signal As we begin Phase 3 of the Brain's Operating System, the first question is simple: Why does movement come first? Dr. Chuck Hillman has spent his career studying how physical activity changes the brain—from childhood through older adulthood. His research doesn't just focus on exercise, but on understanding how different life experiences shape brain health across the lifespan. One insight from our conversation completely changed how I think about movement. Dr. Hillman explained that even a single session of exercise can improve attention, cognition, and academic performance in children. His team is now studying why that happens, exploring how exercise acts as a positive stressor that activates biological pathways supporting brain function. But what struck me even more was why he chose to study children in the first place. Rather than waiting until someone reaches their 60s and begins experiencing cognitive decline, his goal is to help children build a stronger brain from the very beginning—to create what he calls a cognitive reserve that may protect brain health throughout life. That idea captures exactly what Phase 3 is all about. Movement isn't simply something we do to stay fit. It's one of the earliest investments we can make in the future health and performance of our brain. ______ This is the first piece of the Movement Loop. Movement isn't valuable because we eventually become fitter. This is what many of us used to think? I can't be alone in this…I used to move for fitness alone. Until I studied the brain…and learned that: It's valuable because it immediately changes the state of the brain. Before learning improves... Before memory improves... Before performance improves... The brain has to be activated. That's exactly what movement does. Key Takeaways from Dr. Hillman There are three ideas I'd like all of us to remember from this first clip. Movement is Information The Neuroscience Every movement you make sends information throughout your nervous system. As your muscles contract, they don't just move your body—they communicate with your brain. Your heart pumps faster, blood flow increases, oxygen and glucose are delivered more efficiently, and neurons begin communicating more actively. Movement also changes your brain's neurochemistry. Exercise increases the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, which help regulate attention, motivation, mood, and learning. At the same time, it stimulates the production of growth factors such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form and strengthen new neural connections. That's why I like to think of movement as sending a message to the brain: "Wake up. Pay attention. Get ready to learn." Movement isn't simply burning calories. It's providing your brain with the biological conditions it needs to perform at its best. Stress Isn't Always Harmful The Neuroscience When we hear the word stress, we usually think of chronic stress—too much cortisol, too little recovery, and the negative effects that follow. But the brain actually needs short, manageable challenges to become stronger. Exercise is an example of what's often called eustress, or positive stress. When you exercise, your body briefly increases stress hormones like cortisol and activates your sympathetic nervous system. At the same time, it stimulates beneficial signaling molecules and growth factors that help the brain adapt. Dr. Hillman's research explores how these temporary changes—including biomarkers like cortisol and salivary alpha-amylase—may help explain why even a single bout of exercise improves attention and cognition. The important point is that the stress is temporary. When it's followed by recovery, your brain and body adapt. Without recovery, stress becomes harmful. With recovery, stress becomes the signal that drives growth. That's why adaptation sits in the middle of the Movement Loop. The challenge isn't the goal. The adaptation is. Activation Comes Before Performance The Neuroscience One of the biggest misconceptions about learning is that we can simply decide to pay attention. The brain doesn't work that way. Before the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for focus, planning, decision-making, and executive function—can perform well, it must first be activated. Movement helps create that activation. Exercise increases cerebral blood flow, raises arousal to an optimal level, and improves communication across large-scale brain networks involved in attention and cognitive control. Think of it like warming up an orchestra before a concert. Before the musicians can perform together, they first need to tune their instruments. Movement helps the brain tune itself. That's why research consistently shows improvements in attention and executive function immediately after moderate physical activity. Performance doesn't begin when you sit down to work. Performance begins the moment you prepare your brain. That's why movement sits at the beginning of the Movement Loop. One final thought Movement isn't magic. It changes the brain because it changes the brain's biology. It increases blood flow. It changes neurochemistry. It activates neural networks. It stimulates neuroplasticity. And when those changes are repeated over time—and supported by recovery—they become adaptation. That's why movement is the input. Adaptation is the process. Performance is the result. TIPS to IMPLEMENT So what can we do with this research? Here are three simple ways to put the Movement Loop into practice this week. ✅ 1. Move with purpose. Before asking your brain to perform... Prepare it. Take a 10–20 minute walk. Ride your bike. Do a short workout. Climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Don't think of movement as taking time away from your work. Think of it as the first step toward doing your best work. I always park my car at the back of the parking lot, not afraid add bits of movement into the day. ✅ 2. Prepare the brain before expecting learning. Whether you're a parent... A teacher... A coach... Or a leader... Create opportunities to move before asking people to think. Movement isn't a reward after learning. It's preparation before learning. I discovered this one early on with this podcast. I can't focus on this topic, without moving first. ✅ 3. Start measuring brain performance—not just physical performance. The next time you move, don't just ask: "How many calories did I burn?" Ask: Did I think more clearly today? Did I focus more easily? Did I feel more energized? Did I recover better tonight? Am I becoming more resilient? Those are the real returns on your investment. Movement for me, is at the root of each of these questions. If I lacked movement (and sometimes I can't fit it in) I'll notice it show up in one of these questions, and know how important it is to get it back on track. Final Reflection Remember... Movement is the input. It's what we do. Every step you take sends a message to your brain: "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." The more consistently you send that signal, the more opportunities your brain and body have to change. Over time, those changes become visible. You think more clearly. You learn more effectively. You recover more efficiently. You perform at a higher level. But here's the part I find most fascinating. When I look at the Movement Loop... I don't stop at Performance. I look at the final circle. Confidence. Because confidence is what keeps the loop alive. I'll be the first to say I can't always do this. Something gets in the way. It's not always easy to move. Some days we're busy. Some days we're tired. Some days we simply don't feel like it. But every time you complete the loop, you collect another piece of evidence. "I showed up." "I felt better afterward." "I handled that challenge differently." "I'm becoming stronger than I was yesterday." Those moments become evidence. Evidence builds confidence. And confidence makes it easier to begin again tomorrow. That's how lasting change happens. Not through one workout. Not through one perfect week. But by repeating the loop. Again. And again. And again. Because every movement today is an investment in the person you're becoming tomorrow. Movement is the input. Adaptation is the process. Performance is the result. And confidence is what inspires us to begin again. Clip 2 Summary Brain Activation Creates Readiness to Learn Paul Zientarski explains how Naperville Central High School achieved remarkable academic results through its Zero Hour PE Program and the use of heart rate monitoring. His work around getting students to move was inspired by Dr. Hillman's research. In this clip, Paul Zientarski describes how Dr. Chuck Hillman's research transformed physical education from something schools did for physical health into something they could use to improve learning itself. The research that ignited him showed that after just 20 minutes of walking, students demonstrated measurable increases in brain activation and performed better on cognitive tasks. For Paul, this wasn't simply evidence that exercise works. It explained why movement belongs at the beginning of the school day. Movement wasn't taking time away from learning. It was preparing the brain to learn. Looking at this through the lens of the Movement Loop, we can now see what was happening biologically. Movement activated the brain. An activated brain was better able to pay attention. Better attention improved learning. Repeated learning created adaptation. And over time, those adaptations translated into stronger academic and life performance. That's why movement is the first step in Phase 3. Key Takeaways ✔ 1. Brain activation is the bridge between movement and performance. Movement doesn't improve learning—or performance—directly. It first changes the brain into a state that's ready to focus, solve problems, make decisions, and learn. Whether you're in a classroom, on the athletic field, or leading a team at work, performance begins with brain activation. ✔ 2. Readiness comes before instruction/teaching/learning. One of Paul Zientarski's greatest insights was that not every student needed more movement. Sometimes they needed more recovery. By monitoring students' heart rates, he learned to recognize when a student was physiologically ready to learn and when the brain and body needed time to recover. That's a lesson for all of us. Teachers can observe energy before beginning a lesson. Coaches can balance challenge with recovery. Leaders can recognize when their teams need a reset before asking for peak performance. The question isn't simply, "What am I teaching?" It's, "Are people ready to learn?" ✔ 3. Small actions create lasting adaptation. One walk. One movement break. One active lesson. One walking meeting. None of these seem significant on their own. But repeated consistently, they become the biological signals that drive adaptation. Small actions, repeated often, create lasting change. ✔ 4. Performance begins long before the moment that matters. A student's success doesn't begin when they open the exam. An athlete's success doesn't begin when the whistle blows. A leader's success doesn't begin when the meeting starts. Performance begins much earlier— when we prepare the brain to perform. ✔ 5. Movement isn't a break from work. It's preparation for better work. Whether you're teaching a lesson... Coaching a team... Leading a meeting... Or solving a complex problem... Movement should be viewed as part of the performance process—not time taken away from it. Tips to Implement Prepare the brain before expecting performance. Before teaching... Before coaching... Before presenting... Before solving difficult problems... Ask one question: "Is the brain ready to perform?" Sometimes the best way to improve performance is to begin with five to ten minutes of purposeful movement. Build movement into the rhythm of the day. Instead of viewing movement as a separate activity, make it part of how you work and learn. Teachers can begin lessons with movement. Coaches can use dynamic warm-ups with a cognitive focus. Leaders can replace one seated meeting each week with a walking meeting. Movement becomes the signal that says, "It's time to focus." Balance challenge with recovery. Paul didn't simply encourage students to move more. He also recognized when they needed recovery. High performance isn't created by constant effort. It's created by alternating challenge with recovery. That's true in classrooms. It's true in sports. And it's true in the workplace. Think beyond fitness. Don't ask, "How do I fit exercise into my day?" Instead ask, "How can movement improve everything I do afterward?" That one shift changes movement from another task on your calendar... into the first step toward better thinking, better learning, better leadership, and better performance. Closing Reflection Every time we move... We send a message to the brain. "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." That's why movement isn't just something we do for our bodies. It's one of the most practical performance tools available to teachers, coaches, leaders, parents, and anyone who wants to think more clearly, learn more effectively, and perform at a higher level. Because in the end... Movement is the input. (What we do.) Adaptation is the process. (How the brain and body change.) Performance is the result. (What we're capable of becoming.) Paul Zientarski didn't change physical education at Naperville HS. He changed the purpose of physical education. Instead of asking, "How do we build fitter students?" he helped us ask, "How do we build brains that are ready to learn?" EP 403 Review and Conclusion As we review and close out this episode, I'd like to leave you with one final thought. When we first interviewed Dr. Chuck Hillman, I was fascinated by what exercise did for the brain. When we interviewed Paul Zientarski, I was inspired by how he translated that research into a school that changed lives. But looking back through the lens of Phase 3, I realize they were teaching us something even bigger. They were teaching us where human performance begins. Not with talent. Not with intelligence. Not with motivation. It begins with a biological signal. Movement. Every step you take... Every walk... Every workout... Every hike... Every time you choose to move... You're telling your brain: "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." That's the first instruction your brain receives. From there, everything else becomes possible. Movement activates the brain. An activated brain pays attention. Attention makes learning possible. Learning creates adaptation. Adaptation improves performance. And performance builds confidence. Confidence is what inspires us to move again tomorrow. That's the Movement Loop. A Personal Journey This season has become personal for me. For years, I interviewed experts and shared their research. Over the past year, I began testing these ideas (their research) in my own life. Not to become a better athlete. Not to chase perfect numbers on my wearable device (as much as I would like to have them). But to see whether the neuroscience actually showed up in everyday life. It did. The more consistently I moved... The more consistently I recovered... The more my brain and body adapted. My recovery improved. My resting heart rate dropped. My hikes became easier. My thinking became clearer. Those weren't isolated improvements. They were evidence that the Movement Loop was working. And with every small improvement... my confidence grew. Not because someone told me I was improving. Because I could see it. I could measure it. I could feel it. That confidence became more than the result of movement. It became something I began carrying into other areas of my life. Into my work. Into my relationships. Into the challenges I was willing to take on. And that's when I realized something... Confidence doesn't end the Movement Loop. It becomes the beginning of another part of the Brain's Operating System. But... that's a conversation for another episode.   Your challenge for the week So before our next episode, I'd like to leave you with a simple challenge. Don't focus on changing your life overnight. Just begin the loop. Tomorrow morning... Before work... Before studying... Before an important conversation... Move. Even if it's just for ten or twenty minutes. Then ask yourself one question: How did that movement prepare my brain today? Start paying attention. Notice your focus. Notice your energy. Notice how you think. Because once you begin looking for the changes... You'll start seeing them everywhere. Write down what you notice…because if you don't write things down, you won't remember that the change occurred.   Looking ahead In our next episode, we'll continue exploring Phase 3 with one of the pioneers in this field, Dr. John Ratey, author of Spark. If Dr. Hillman showed us that movement activates the brain... Dr. Ratey helps us understand why exercise has been called "Miracle-Gro for the brain" and how movement literally changes the brain's ability to learn, adapt, and grow. We'll continue building the Movement Loop... one step at a time.   Until next time... Remember... Movement is the input. It's what we do. Adaptation is the process. It's how the brain and body change. Performance is the result. It's the measurable improvement we experience in our thinking, learning, health, leadership, and daily lives. And perhaps most importantly... Confidence is what keeps the loop alive. Because every step you take today is building the brain you'll depend on tomorrow. By the end of this season, my hope is that we don't just understand the neuroscience of human performance—we put it into practice. That we begin moving with purpose. That we notice how our brain and body respond. That we embrace adaptation as part of the process. And that we experience measurable improvements in our thinking, learning, health, leadership, and everyday performance.   I'm Andrea Samadi, and this has been the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'll see you next time.   EP 403: How did movement prepare my brain today? EP 404: How did today's movement help my brain learn? EP 405: How did recovery help my brain adapt? EP 406: How did attention improve my performance? EP 407: How will I keep the loop going?   RESOURCES:   Full interview Dr. Chuck Hillman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ip5s2iDFLE&list=PLb5Z3cA_mnKhiYc5glhacO9k9WTrSgjzW&index=88   Full interview Paul Zientarski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYNEhxkxfE   Paul Zientarski's clip https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DmtkP_licdA   REFERENCES:   [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 402 “Phase 3 Intro: How Movement Builds the Brain https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-loop-how-everyday-action-rewires-your-brain-and-boosts-performance/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 123 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/northeastern-university-professor-chuck-hillman-phd-on-the-impact-of-exercise-on-the-brain-and-learning/   [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 397 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/move-to-learn-how-movement-activates-the-brain-and-fuels-motivation/                                

Ari Ford, founder of Easy Breezy, joins the show to share how she built a premium frozen yogurt, custard, and vegan soft-serve brand across the San Francisco Bay Area. She's now at six stores with two more on the way after fourteen years in business. After fifteen years in tech (and two startups, one win and one loss), Ari made a hands-on career pivot and spent ten months studying roughly forty yogurt operators before opening her first shop. She walks through the philosophy that's driven slow, self-funded, profitable growth ever since: obsess over product quality, but win on the in-store experience and community. Along the way she digs into staffing and retention, real-estate discipline, why she never runs grand openings, how she handles rising costs and shifting consumer behavior, the tools that keep her operation humming, and her long game: proving the concept works regionally before ever considering a national rollout (and why she'll never franchise).Key TakeawaysExperience beats product, barely. Ari tells her staff the business is 49% the product and 51% the in-store experience. A great yogurt with poor service won't earn a second visit, and 80% of her business is repeat customers (confirmed by credit-card data).Quality is the moat. Easy Breezy imports Italian machines, uses caramel paste from Italy and Dutch-processed cocoa, blends fresh fruit into organic bases, and mixes new batches every few hours with no corn syrup. The demanding machine maintenance (four per store, fully disassembled twice a week) is exactly what makes the concept hard to copy.Take care of staff first, and customers take care of themselves. Nearly every manager, GM, and operations lead started as a 16-to-19-year-old cashier. Ari backs her team over complaints ("according to me, you're always right"), offers health insurance, and invests heavily in training instead of firing.Hire for personality, and hire in networks. Anyone can learn to make yogurt, so she screens for a smile and work ethic, then deliberately hires friends, siblings, and family, because that built-in accountability keeps people showing up and reduces turnover.Skip the grand opening. Every new store has kinks to work out, so Easy Breezy does quiet soft openings, with doors opening on a random Tuesday. Ad spend doesn't sell more yogurt; a consistent product does.Market locally, not digitally. Instead of Facebook ads, Ari invests in school field trips, career-week tours, and sponsoring youth sports teams. Word of mouth from those community ties outperforms paid social.Real estate is a discipline, and mistakes are expensive. She scouts the sunny side of the street, within walking distance of schools, to catch both the after-school and after-dinner rushes. One location became an after-dinner bar rush (she was hiring security) instead of a family spot, and she closed it after two and a half years.Grow only as fast as profits allow. Easy Breezy is privately held and cash-flow positive from day one, self-funding roughly one new shop every two years. Stores typically take about two years to hit their stride, so patience is built into the model.Adapt to cost and consumer shifts deliberately. Ari raises prices in bigger jumps every two years rather than nickel-and-diming, empowers staff to comp generously, and has leaned into clear allergen, vegan, and gluten-free labeling as customers increasingly ask what's in their food.The endgame is regional proof, and never franchising. The next step is expanding to Southern California to prove the brand travels, potentially raising money for a national rollout later. But citing See's Candy and Starbucks, Ari is firm that she'll never franchise, because it would mean trading away control of quality.

Foot traffic alone no longer sustains a newsagency. That was the blunt message delivered to newsagents and lottery retailers in a recent marketing session at our roadshows with Lala McNab from Lala – For Business, along with a practical fix: a "rinse and repeat" monthly marketing system simpleenough to run yourself.

"The assumption of swift trust is really useful."Teams don't always need years to build trust—they need the right conditions to build it quickly. As a Stanford professor and expert in organizational design, Melissa Valentine studies how communication, team structure, and emerging technologies help people collaborate more effectively. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Valentine joins Matt Abrahams to explore how leaders can foster swift trust, adapt communication as teams move from brainstorming to execution, and use storytelling to drive meaningful change. Together, they share practical strategies for building stronger teams and navigating collaboration in an AI-enabled workplace.Key Takeaways:Build trust from the start. High-performing teams assume competence, communicate openly, and address miscommunication quickly.Adapt your communication to the task. Encourage diverse thinking during brainstorming, then align your language as the team moves toward execution.Activity:Practice swift trust. In your next project with a new colleague or team, begin by assuming competence and shared intent. Delegate one meaningful responsibility early, communicate clear expectations, and reflect afterward on how starting from trust influenced the team's collaboration and results.Episode Reference Links:Melissa ValentineMelissa's Book: Flash TeamsEp.241 Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work WorkEp.268 Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:57) - What Makes a Flash Team? (03:01) - Building Swift Trust (04:54) - When Teams Need to Converge (07:17) - Repairing Miscommunication (09:18) - Stories That Drive Change (12:01) - Lessons for Every Team (13:47) - The Final Three Questions (16:41) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Most Work Platforms Help People Communicate.  Some help you organize, but Zoom turns conversations into outcomes. Try Zoom Mate today

Have you ever looked at an ultramarathon and thought, There's no way I could ever do that? If so, you're not alone.In this episode, Kevin and I are kicking off a new series all about ultrarunning, and we're starting with the biggest question of all: Why would anyone want to run an ultra in the first place? More importantly, how do you know if it's the right challenge for you?This conversation isn't just about logging more miles. It's about becoming the kind of person who's willing to embrace a big goal, trust the process, and grow through the journey. Kevin shares lessons from his own ultramarathon experience, and together we unpack the mindset, training, and lifestyle shifts that make these races possible.Whether you're seriously considering your first ultra or you're simply looking for inspiration to tackle your next challenge, I hope this episode helps you see that you're capable of more than you might think.Get your Ultimate Ultramarathon Guide here!Key episode marker?01:14 Kevin's COVID Ultra Origin04:18 Could You Run One09:09 Find Your Why13:33 Lifestyle and Process17:23 Training Habits and Mindset29:41 Journaling and Commitment31:42 Training Volume Basics35:01 Mileage Targets by Distance35:52 Back to Back Long Runs37:11 100 Mile Prep and Cross Training38:22 Pacing Intro38:45 Ultra Pacing Reality Check40:01 Aid Stations and Gear Slowdown42:26 Start Easy Break Into Thirds47:08 Strength Mobility Race Durability49:39 Fueling Targets Real Food55:02 Hydration Sodium and Sweat Rate59:03 Practice and Adapt on Race Day01:02:31 Race Specific Skills Checklist01:08:05 Mental Strength and Wrap Up Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

In this episode, Kelly Schuster-Paredes speaks with Mahmoud Harding about his work in data science education and the way he thinks about teaching Python, R, and statistics. Mahmoud explains that he is the instructional design director at Data Science for Everyone, where the goal is to make data science available to more students and to connect it to meaningful, real-world contexts. A major part of the conversation focuses on how students learn best through curiosity and project-based work. Mahmoud describes the ADAPT model, including its emphasis on project-based learning and common learning elements, and he argues that students should begin working with their own data early in a course. Kelly and Mahmoud discuss how choosing their own datasets helps students become more engaged, notice mistakes, and ask better questions. The discussion also compares R and Python as tools for data science. Mahmoud explains that R was designed by statisticians for statistical analysis, while Python became popular as a general-purpose language that later grew into a strong data science ecosystem through libraries like NumPy and pandas. He also describes Jupyter Everywhere, a browser-based notebook environment designed to reduce barriers for schools and allow students to use R or Python without complicated setup. Later, the conversation turns to judgment, nuance, and the role of data in learning. Mahmoud argues that students need domain knowledge and human judgment to interpret data responsibly, and that data projects can help them develop those skills. Kelly extends this idea to other subjects, suggesting that books, history, and other classroom materials can also be treated as data for analysis and discussion. The episode closes with Mahmoud sharing ways to connect with him through Data Science for Everyone and with mention of an upcoming Data Science Education K–12 event in Atlanta in February.Special Guest: Mahmoud Harding.

Marield - FTHPSSD 002 Show: Foot tapping, heart pumping, soul searching dance Artist: Marield Air Date: 16 July 2026 Genre: Techno / Deep Tech / Drum & Bass / Peak Time Techno / Melodic Techno Foot tapping, heart pumping, soul searching dance is Marield in high gear. With a slice of rare drum & bass madness, July's mix is a rapid‑fire blend of techno, dnb, rave classics, and my own underground cuts. Across 47 tracks, we see all cannons released on football anthem Freed From Desire, detonating Prodigy bootlegs, sliding into acid mayhem, and threads of originals — Vampire, FADE remix, and the unreleased The Fame. It's sweaty, fast, emotional, and built to take you somewhere so fasten your seatbelts, this one doesn't stop for another 2 hours... Tracklist: 1. Zach Witness - Freed From Desire 2. Gala - Freed From Desire (Shaiz Remix) 3. Moray - 1530 Thursday 4. Eelke Kleijn - Transmission 5. Rebūke - Along Came Polly 6. Eli Brown & Talk Show - Trouble 7. Eats Everything - Move (feat. NEZ) 8. The Prodigy - No Good (Start The Dance) (Adam Bowman Remix) 9. JAUF(FR)EY, Mike Mooie - Go Fast (Extended Mix) 10. Yesca - Push 11. HI-LO - REESE 12. Carl Cox - K'Pasa 13. Cypress Hill - Rock Superstar (Digital Nature Remix) 14. Massano, Tone Depth, Wasiu - Nina 15. DJ Spare - Baddies 16. Eelke Kleijn x Layla Benitez feat. Leo Wood - Beg You 17. Anyma, Chris Avantgarde - Quantum 18. The Beatles - Come Together 19. Khaotic - Mind Control 20. Metrik, Enter Shikari, Rou Reynolds, Filthy Pig - Hole 21. Marield - Vampire 22. Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz - Miss You (Dan-r Liquid DNB Remix) 23. Sub Focus - Ecuador 24. Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - Miracle (Wilkinson Remix) 25. Pendulum, Alesso - FADE (Marield Remix) 26. Gorgon City - Voodoo (Drum & Bass Edit) 27. Pendulum feat. Joey Valence & Brae - Napalm 28. Marie Vaunt, 999999999 - I Got Acid 29. The Prodigy - Poison (Alia Cosmic Remix) 30. Dimension - Bass Thump 31. Crazy Town - Butterfly (Partiboi69's XXXplosive Mix) 32. Ad-Apt, Lilly Palmer - Party Don't Stop feat. Ad-Apt 33. Alignment - Power 34. IOA - Rave All Night 35. Bsharry - Seven Nation Army (Psy A Mix) 36. onTune - Take The Red Pill, Take The Blue Pill? 37. The Prodigy - Voodoo People(Azax & Avalon Remix) 38. Øccult - Back To The Groove 39. Melody Driver vs. Veracocha - Carte Blanche (Victor de Sander Future Tech Remix) 40. Madonna - Get Into The Groove (Franck Remix) 41. ANNĒ - Daydream 42. MXGN - Can't Escape 43. Lauren711 - Coldest MF 44. Robert Babicz - Acid Bites 45. Marie Vaunt - Kiss My Acid 46. Jeff Mills - The Bells (Kruger Bootleg) 47. Marield - The Fame (Unreleased Demo) Originally broadcast on Data Transmission Radio. Listen live and explore the archive: https://radio.datatransmission.co

Real Golf Radio's Bob Casper joined DJ & PK to talk preview The Open Championship as the world's best take on Royal Birkdale.

Tumbleton. Two years after we got half a season of television from Ryan Condal, the gang is back and they've learned the lesson that we need more dragons and more battles.  Ivan & Red hop on the back of Sheepstealer in search of seared rare mutton while talking season 3 of HBO's House of The Dragon. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on bluesky → @boarsgoreswords.bsky.social Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Your company is only as strong as the people running the systems. And average talent will never build an elite empire. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the talent arbitrage and how founders can find true operators in a market full of polished resumes and rehearsed interview answers. Let's be real… A perfect resume does not guarantee grit. A college degree does not guarantee resourcefulness. Corporate experience does not always mean ownership. And a smooth interview does not mean someone can solve real problems under pressure. In this episode, you'll learn: Why traditional hiring filters can lead to average teams How to identify grit, ownership, and problem-solving ability Why testing candidates under pressure reveals true talent How to retain elite operators by giving them autonomy and performance-based upside The truth is simple: You cannot build a massive vision with order-takers. You need people who think. Solve. Adapt. Move fast. And take ownership without needing constant supervision. High-level founders do not just hire for polish. They hire for capacity. They test for chaos. They look for resourcefulness. They pay for performance. And when they find eagles… They give them the target and get out of the way. Because elite talent does not want to be micromanaged. It wants to win. Change the filter. Test the grit. Hire the elite. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Career ownership is not optional. Paul Goudreault spent more than 40 years in environmental consulting and engineering, serving as CEO of two multinational firms, before distilling those lessons into a practical book for professionals at every stage.Goudreault, founder of Enorine Partners and author of "Own Your Career: No One Else Will", walks through his ADAPT Career Lifecycle model, a five-stage framework covering the full arc from acquiring foundational skills to transitioning into retirement or reinvention. He and host Sean Grady discuss why most professionals never truly take ownership of their careers, how to identify the right mentor inside and outside your organization, and why your professional brand determines how much freedom you earn at work.The conversation covers the difference between a coach and a mentor, how AI is reshaping entry-level roles in environmental consulting, the transferability of project management skills across industries, and why relationship-building remains the one thing technology cannot automate. Goudreault also shares career personality types, from the traditionalist to the entrepreneur, and explains how understanding your type helps you choose the right roles and organizations.His second book, "Own the Life You Deserve", is now available in audiobook format. Both titles are available on Amazon by searching Paul Goudreault. Visit SeanKGrady.com to see the entire catalog of episodes to listen to or watch. #EnvironmentalPodcast #CareerDevelopment #EnvironmentalConsultingTAGS:career lifecycle model, ADAPT model, career ownership, environmental consulting careers, EHS career advice, career mentorship, professional branding, career development podcast, environmental engineering podcast, project manager career growth, how to find a mentor, career personality types, AI in environmental consulting, career reinvention, work life balance consultingCHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome2:02 Why Paul Goudreault Wrote the Book4:00 The ADAPT Career Lifecycle Model Explained11:20 How to Level Up at Any Career Stage15:40 The Importance of Being Coachable18:45 Building Your Advisory Team25:00 Career Personality Types29:30 Investing in Yourself Throughout Your Career36:30 Staying Current with Technology and AI41:30 Networking as a Long-Term Career Investment44:20 How to Find the Right Mentor48:30 Personal Brand vs. Professional Brand51:30 Dress for Success and First Impressions54:30 Understanding Your Organization's Strategy56:30 Making Your Mark and Leaving a Legacy58:30 Goudreault's Training Program and Book Links

THE #1 SKILL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHINGFull Video:https://youtu.be/Wxj5kFBOhiMhttps://www.instagram.com/janeapplegathYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/4jqFLbiSpotify, iTunes and more. https://bit.ly/3Ey8bAWTHE MOST POWERFUL WORDS YOU'LL EVER SPEAKARE THE ONES THAT MAKE ANOTHER PERSON FEEL SEEN."Every conversation is an opportunity to build trust. Or break it.The happiest people aren't always the smartest or the most talented.They're the ones who know how to make others feel heard, valued, and understood.Communication skills begin the moment you stop thinking about what you're going to say next and start paying attention. You make a HUMAN CONNECTION.Observe. Listen. Adapt. Build RAPPORT and TRUST.Whether you're leading a team, raising children, growing a business, strengthening marriage, making an influence or new friendships, one skill changes everything:Learn to communicate from their world, not just your own. Because people don't remember every word you say, they remember how you made them feel.MASTER COMMUNICATION, AND YOU'LL STOP WINNING ARGUMENTS, AND START WINNING HEARTS.

Economist Arpit Gupta joins Aaron to break down the future of American cities after remote work, office real estate collapse, and the rise of AI.From the “Urban Doom Loop” — where falling commercial property values crush city tax revenue and trigger a vicious spiral — to surging suburban housing prices, office-to-residential conversions, and the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles, this conversation covers the biggest forces reshaping urban America.Will AI supercharge white-collar job growth and rescue downtowns, or accelerate the displacement of routine office work? Are superstar cities like New York and San Francisco pulling ahead while second-tier cities struggle? And how will self-driving cars radically expand commuting patterns and city sprawl?CHAPTERS:(00:00 – Introduction & The Urban Doom Loop Explained)(03:20 – Post-COVID Office Market Recovery (or Lack Thereof))(07:45 – Why Housing Prices Are Soaring While Offices Collapse)(12:10 – Remote Work's Lasting Impact on City Centers)(15:30 – AI's Dual Effect on White-Collar Jobs & Office Demand)(22:40 – Can Tourism or “Playground Cities” Replace Commerce?)(26:15 – Agglomeration Effects in the Age of Zoom & AI)(31:40 – Advice for Young People Entering the Job Market)(36:50 – The Game-Changer: Autonomous Vehicles & the Future of Sprawl)(43:20 – Will Most Cities Decline or Adapt?)ARPIT GUPTA LINKS:

Adapt or die.  There is no other choice.  The laws of nature are as true for the retail industry as they are for any aspect of life, and the next existential crisis looms just around the corner.  Sound dramatic?  Well, it is.  The stakes are real and the bar of expectation is high. So how is it that a 4th generation of Nordstroms has, yet again, evolved their legacy brand into relevance for the modern age?  As e-commerce platforms and direct-to-consumer businesses continue to pull customers out of physical stores, competitors scramble for market share, completely altering the playing field, constantly changing the rules of the game.  Do people really care about how they get their products, just so long as they get it now?  Can anyone tell the difference when a robot picks their wardrobe?  How does one person's unique human experience inform and influence the success or failure of a nation-wide company in 2026? Join us for this special edition of The Nordy Pod as Executive Producer, Sam Jones, steals the host seat, pitting Pete against the biggest brain-busters of our time.   It's survival of the fittest, and the herd has thinned out! If you'd like to learn more about the work of Sam Jones, check out samjonespictures.com Thanks for tuning in to episode 114.  We hope you enjoy it!  Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Karim Hijazi is a spy-turned-spy hunter, serial cyber security entrepreneur, podcast creator, and host. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need to have it all figured out to succeed. 2. Perfection slows progress, take action even if it's imperfect. 3. There's never been a better time to start a business, don't let fear stop you from taking action. Connect with Karim on Twitter - Karim's Twitter Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Nexus Install - Have a high-ticket offer? Nexus Install builds you a custom LinkedIn prospect booking system designed to generate more quality sales calls. Email JLD at John@EOFire.com to learn more.

Building an iconic brand takes more than a great idea—it takes vision, resilience, and years of relentless execution. In this compilation episode, Travis highlights three unforgettable conversations with entrepreneurs who built category-defining businesses from the ground up. Former Starbucks executive Mesh Gelman shares the lessons he learned from Howard Schultz before creating Cumulus, an innovative at-home nitro cold brew system. Shawn Nelson, founder of LoveSac, reflects on transforming a college side hustle into a billion-dollar furniture brand. And David Royce, founder of Aptive Environmental, explains how mastering systems, sales, and culture allowed him to build and repeatedly scale pest control companies worth hundreds of millions. On this episode we talk about: The leadership lessons Howard Schultz taught about earning customers every day How Cumulus spent more than four years in research and development before launching Shawn Nelson's journey from sewing bean bags in his college dorm to building LoveSac into a billion-dollar brand Why long-term commitment is one of the greatest competitive advantages in entrepreneurship How David Royce repeatedly built, sold, and rebuilt pest control companies by keeping the growth engine intact Top 3 Takeaways Great brands are built by obsessing over customers, staying humble, and earning trust every single day. Long-term success requires patience—whether it's years of product development, surviving bankruptcy, or navigating changing markets. Systems, culture, and repeatable processes often create more enterprise value than the product itself. Notable Quotes "The world will be fine tomorrow without Starbucks. We have to earn our business every single day." "I don't know, but I feel like I should keep going." "Learn or die. Evolve or die. Adapt or die." Connect with the Guests: Mesh Gelman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshgelman Website: https://cumuluscoffee.com  Shawn Nelson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndnelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac LoveSac: https://www.lovesac.com David Royce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce Website: https://aptivepestcontrol.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivières, montagnes, terres agricoles...A quoi ressembleront nos paysages dans 10, 20 ou 50 ans sous l'effet du réchauffement climatique ? Une question plus que jamais d'actualité. Ce vendredi, 9 départements de l'Ouest du pays virent en vigilance rouge canicule : c'est le troisième épisode caniculaire en moins de 2 mois. François Gemenne, enseignant à HEC, spécialiste du climat et co-auteur du 6e rapport du Giec, est l'invité d'Olivier Boy à 8h15 sur RTL.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Is your current way of working holding you back from your next career milestone? Sometimes, the very habits that helped you succeed in the past can become obstacles to your future progress. Drawing on Marshall Goldsmith's concept of 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There', Helen explores what it means to develop this skill, and what your default response to it reveals about you.

This episode started with a simple observation about my dog's paws burning on hot concrete, and it cracked open something much bigger about leadership, preparation, and who you let speak into your life. I talk about why the people who have never walked your road simply cannot give you directions, and why listening to them is one of the fastest ways to derail your progress. More than that, I get into why rising to the occasion is a myth and what elite performers actually do to stay standing when life pushes hardest. When the heat comes, and it will come, you only have two choices: melt or adapt. Key Takeaways People who have never been in your position cannot understand the decisions you face, so stop letting their opinions steer you. You do not rise to the occasion under pressure. You fall to your default level of preparation, so raise that level now. Hope is not a strategy. Controlling what you can control is the only reliable path through adversity. Deliberately putting yourself in difficult situations in practice is what makes real adversity feel familiar instead of fatal. When conditions change and you cannot push through, the move is to adapt, not fold and not melt. Action Steps Audit the advice you are currently taking and ask whether each source has faced real pressure or adversity in any capacity before accepting their input. Identify one area of your life where you have been hoping things go well instead of actively preparing, then build a concrete preparation plan for it this week. Deliberately create a harder version of your current practice or training environment so that the real challenge feels like familiar ground when it arrives. Notable Quote Don't just go through life hoping it's not hot today. Hope is not a strategy. Prepare, be ready, and adapt when necessary.

https://teachhoops.com/ Are you struggling to find the perfect balance between skill drills and team play? Lots of coaches think teaching five-on-five tactics beats skill practice, but that tug-of-war never ends! The hosts—seasoned coaches with decades of wisdom—unpack the secrets to building both individual skills and cohesive teams. Do your practices swing too far one way? Learn how to: Build skill AND team IQ, even with tight schedules. Adapt practice focus after every game. Motivate kids to love the fundamentals. Stay tuned for more game-changing tips. Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. Keyword Coaching Youth Hoops, youth basketball, skills training, practice structure, teaching basketball, balancing skills and teamwork, basketball drills, practice planning, youth sports, basketball fundamentals, dribbling, shooting, layups, ball handling, pressure drills, skill development, AAU basketball, practice time management, team play, press break, youth coaching challenges, balancing instruction, practice time allocation, youth tournaments, basketball resources, outlier players, performance tracking, coaching strategies, skill vs team play, coaching tools, basketball practice plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sally Powell Price, PG.Dip., M.Sc. joined MilliporeSigma in 2020 as a Regulatory Subject Matter Expert for Public Health focusing on food safety, testing, and environmental monitoring in North America. Previously, she served as Food and Environmental Lab Supervisor at the New York City Department of Health Public Health Laboratory, and as Director of Lab Operations at a Boston-based startup. She holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from Hamilton College and an M.Sc. degree in Microbiology and Immunology from James Cook University (Australia), and completed her professional training at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Sally currently co-chairs both the International Government Relations Committee and the Laboratory Science and Technology Committee for the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). She is a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Food Safety Communities of Practice and has served as an Advisory Panel member for several AOAC International working groups.  Justyce Jedlicka, M.B.A. works in North America Commercial Applications for Food, Beverage, and Industrial Regulatory for MilliporeSigma, where she is responsible for engaging with influencers in the food and beverage industry to align initiatives with regulatory compliance and promote best practices for food safety and quality testing methods. Justyce has been serving the food and beverage industry since 2013, and received both a B.S. degree in Chemistry and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. She previously served as the Chair of the Food Sciences Section of the American Council of Independent Labs (ACIL) and currently serves on the Food Science Section Executive Committee at ACIL and the Board of Directors for the Independent Laboratory Institute. She is a member of IAFP, ISBT, SMA, and AOAC. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Sally and Justyce [2:51] about: Emerging food risks in North America, and how the concept of a "food risk" has evolved over the past decade Differences and similarities in how regulators are handling novel versus established food risks What a rapid and agile response to a food risk might look like, whether such a response exists in North America, and whether existing regulatory frameworks can become more proactive than reactive Manufacturers' challenge of balancing speed-to-market with regulatory compliance in an evolving risk landscape The greatest tensions between food innovation and regulatory readiness in the North American market Whether contract laboratories and testing laboratories are equipped to keep pace with emerging food risks How companies can future-proof their testing and compliance strategies The role that scientific partners like MilliporeSigma play in helping regulators and manufacturers become more agile in an evolving food risk landscape. Resources MilliporeSigma for Food Safety Sponsored by: MilliporeSigma We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

In this episode of The Kash and Dash Show, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with Colin Schwartz and Megan Ahern for a wide-open conversation on AI, business, real estate, discipline, and what it really takes to stay in the game when the market gets harder.Colin breaks down how AI is changing the way business owners operate, why prompts and inputs matter more than people think, and why AI is not replacing smart operators — it is exposing who has systems and who is just winging it.The crew also digs into the current state of real estate, why the easy money days are gone, and why investors need to get back to the basics: finding real deals, cutting dumb expenses, creating actual value, and staying focused on what produces revenue.Megan shares her take on networking, getting into the right rooms, adding value first, and why strong operators are becoming more important than ever. Colin also talks about Titan Mastermind, health, family, discipline, and why success means nothing if you are losing yourself in the process.This episode is funny, blunt, and packed with practical takeaways for business owners, real estate investors, and anyone trying to stay ahead while the world is changing fast.Subscribe to The Kash and Dash Show on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts so you don't miss the next episode.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen's Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - ...

You built the funnel. You created the lead magnet. You set up the email sequence. So why isn't your funnel converting the way it used to? In this episode you'll discover how the rise of AI has fundamentally shifted the way your ideal client makes buying decisions, why the old Traffic to Lead Magnet to Nurture to Sale model is losing effectiveness, and exactly what the new buyer journey looks like so you can stop wondering why your system stopped working and start building something that actually fits how buyers are making decisions right now.

Over the last few years we've experienced a global affordability and income inequality problem and there are a myriad of policy issues at play. Yet at the same time something else is going on: wages and employee earnings have fallen way behind growth in GDP, profits, and productivity. What gives? In this podcast, and the related article, I discuss how pay practices are changing and how we, as leaders or HR professionals, have a lot of agency to help address this situation. Without wading into politics, we have clear research on the way that pay operates as an “investment” not an expense, and how high performing companies actually reward their workers in exceptional ways. It's a complex topic and one that's about to become more “systemic” and real-time with AI, so consider this some background to give you food for thought as more and more employees demand raises and accommodations for the high cost of living. Additional Background Why Has Cost of Living Become The #1 Issue In The US? It's More Complex Than Inflation The Rise of the Supermanager Benchmark Your Pay Practices With Galileo: The AI Superagent for HR Chapters (00:00:00) - Compensation and Income inequality(00:10:17) - Pay and the AI challenge(00:12:39) - Three Things About Pay(00:16:24) - Employee pay and the future

Wolfie looks at how Forest will line up under new Head Coach Oliver Glasner! OKAY JERSEY Get your football shirts for only £15! - https://okayjersey.com/ Use Code "FFTV15" For 15% OFF! Oliver Glasner is officially the new head coach at the City Ground, and the era of "Glasner-ball" on Trentside begins right now! In this episode of Forest Fan TV, Wolfie looks at the details of what exactly is Glasner-ball and how it will work at Forest following his massive arrival. With his trademark high-intensity style and tactical preference for a back three, we dig deep into how this tactical shift will fit our current squad. We break down whether the current Forest players can successfully adapt to a back-three system or if a major tactical shake-up is on the cards before pre-season kicks into full gear. We also take a ruthless look at the squad to figure out which players won't fit into this demanding new setup and who might be left behind under the new boss. This is a massive appointment by Evangelos Marinakis, and we want to hear directly from the Garibaldi faithful as we transition into this exciting new chapter. Let us know your thoughts on Glasner's tactics in the comments and if you are excited for the season ahead! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and smash that notification bell for all the latest Nottingham Forest news and updates. #nffc #crystalpalace #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Uncertainty Edge, host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking. Radhika challenges Silicon Valley's most sacred mantras — fail fast, iterate quickly, just start — and offers a sharper, more systematic alternative for leaders building in complex, uncertain environments. From vision debt to puzzle solving, this conversation will change how you think about strategy, execution, and what it really means to lead with clarity. Key Quote“You're voting with your labor for the world you want to create.” — Radhika Dutt Key Takeaways•       “Fail fast” works for VCs betting on 10 startups — not for founders who have 2–3 pivots before running out of money or momentum.•       Vision debt vs. investing in vision: every decision is a trade-off. Make it explicit — or it gets made for you.•       Goals and targets incentivize teams to prove success, not surface truth. Puzzle solving invites honest reflection.•       Stay in the problem space longer. Observe first, hypothesize second — don't jump to solutions before you understand the puzzle.•       Coachability — genuine curiosity plus willingness to adapt — is the trait that separates leaders who scale from those who stall. Sound Bites•       “Treat every pivot like a silver bullet.”•       “Leaders are always the last to know.”•       “You're voting with your labor for the world you want to create.”•       “You learn not through experience — you learn by reflecting on experience.” Topics Discussed00:01 — Introduction: Radical Product Thinking & Challenging Silicon Valley Mantras04:01 — Who Really Pays the Price of the VC Model15:59 — Vision Debt vs. Investing in Vision: A Framework for Trade-offs30:57 — Why OKRs Fail & The Case for Puzzle Solving43:43 — Coachability, Clarity of Vision & Navigating Uncertainty Resources MentionedRadical Product Thinking by Radhika Dutt — available on Amazon and in bookstores.Free OHLA Toolkit (Observe, Hypothesize, Learn, Adapt):.Connect with Radhika on LinkedIn. Stay Connected with The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.•       Join the conversation on LinkedIn — share your thoughts and connect with other forward-thinking leaders.•       Explore more insights on Sam's website.•       Check out Sam's Two Free Substack newsletters: theuncertaintyedge.com and thegoodhumanpractice.com

Rhaenyra Triumphant. Two years after we got half a season of television from Ryan Condal, the gang is back and they've learned the lesson that we need more dragons and more battles.  Ivan & Red hop on the back of Sheepstealer in search of seared rare mutton while talking season 3 of HBO's House of The Dragon. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on bluesky → @boarsgoreswords.bsky.social Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Surviving the "Pupocalypse": How Preservation Breeders Can Adapt and Thrive in a Slow Market Host Laura Reeves and Dr. Marty Greer dive deep into the sobering post-COVID "puppy bust" data, exploring how corporate veterinary pricing is pricing out everyday owners and sharing crucial survival strategies for both pet owners and preservation breeders. The post-COVID landscape has brought a dramatic shift to the canine world, colloquially dubbed the "pupocalypse" or "puppy bust." With new puppy veterinary visits down to just 62% of pre-COVID levels, the pet industry is facing a massive contraction. From skyrocketing veterinary costs driven by corporate consolidation to shifting economic realities for younger generations, pet ownership is at risk of becoming an exclusive privilege of the elite, reminiscent of the 1800s. Laura and Dr. Marty discuss how we got here, how to keep veterinary care affordable, the limits of telehealth for pets and how breeders need to change their own habits to survive this economic downturn. The Reality of the "Puppy Bust" The Shocking Data:New puppy vet visits have declined for four consecutive years, sitting at40% lower than they were in 2019. This baseline drop will affect veterinary canine visits for the lifetime of this generation of dogs.Contributing Factors:High inflation, a tough economy and the housing crisis are key drivers. Younger people are renting apartments rather than buying houses, leading many to opt for cats instead of dogs.The Silver Lining:Because the average canine lifespan is roughly 11 years, and millions of families obtained dogs simultaneously during the 2020–2021 COVID boom, Marty predicts a natural rebound in demand over the next few years as we reach the halfway mark of that cycle. Has the Veterinary Industry "Killed the Golden Goose"? The Corporate Takeover:Around50% of all veterinary clinics(and nearly all mid-to-large-sized clinics in many regions) are now corporate-owned.Skyrocketing Fees:Corporate management has fundamentally shifted fee structures, resulting in veterinary care price hikes ranging from28% to 51%.Accessibility Issues:Due to staffing shortages and post-COVID inefficiencies, local 24/7 emergency clinics have dramatically scaled back their hours. Smart Ways Owners Can Lower Vet Costs Prioritize Preventive Care:Keeping up with annual blood work, vaccines and heartworm/flea/tick preventives is far cheaper than treating preventable illnesses like Lyme disease, heartworm or leptospirosis.Utilize Patient Financing:Programs likeCare Credit(strictly for medical/veterinary use) andCherry Pay(which works like Klarna to split a large bill, such as a $600 wellness visit, into manageable $50 monthly payments) can make upfront care affordable.Buy Local and Build Relationships:Purchasing preventives and medications directly from your local vet's online store supports your local clinic. Maintaining an active, positive relationship with your vet ensures you won't get turned away to a costly emergency clinic when you need a last-minute appointment.Insure Early:Enrolling in pet insurance (likeTrupanion) at 8 weeks old is significantly cheaper than trying to insure an adult dog later on. The Truth About Veterinary Telehealth A State-by-State Divide:Telehealth legality is entirely dependent on where you live. States like California have embraced it, while others like Wisconsin strictly prohibit remote veterinary prescriptions.The VCPR Hurdle:To receive remote care, you must have an established Veterinary Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). You can check your state's specific laws by searching your state's name alongside"veterinary practice act"and"VCPR".Physical Limitations:While great for visual diagnoses (like skin lesions or an inflamed prostate), telehealth cannot replace a physical exam where a vet needs to listen to the heart, palpate the abdomen or check gum color. Crucial Advice for Breeders in a Slow Market Secure Commitments First:Breeders should establish their online presence (websites, Facebook, Instagram) well in advance, take secure deposits and use Zoom calls to build face-to-face trust with distant buyers.Stop Being Our Own Worst Enemy:The dog fancy has historically damaged its own reputation with elitist behavior. Breeders must return phone calls promptly, consider simplifying intimidating contracts down to one easily readable page and be welcoming to the public at dog shows.Be Flexible on Housing Requirements:Demanding a fully fenced yard when young, qualified buyers live in urban condos with excellent local dog parks is an outdated practice that drives buyers straight to "doodle" breeders.Consider Alternative Placement Models:Look into guardian home arrangements to preserve important genetics without overwhelming your own household kennel space. You can download the free report underlying this analysis HERE.

The online business world is in the middle of a trust recession. Influencer fatigue, polished-to-the-point-of-fake marketing, and one too many bad purchases have left your potential members cynical, guarded, and slower to commit than ever before.Your membership is feeling the effects - whether you've noticed it yet or not. And the frustrating irony is that it's the honest operators, the ethical businesses, the people who actually do good work, who are being forced to do more to prove it.The good news is that this is also an opportunity. If you're willing to show up differently, the bar is lower than you think - because most people aren't doing what I'm about to share.If you're wondering why growth has got harder or why conversion feels off, this episode is for you.In this episode:Why the trust recession is directly affecting your membership's growth and conversionHow to upgrade your social proof so it actually builds trust rather than raising eyebrowsWhy your affiliate program might be doing more harm than good - and how to fix itThe case for taking people behind the scenes of your membership before they buyWhich common marketing tactics are actively damaging your credibility - and what to do insteadIf you want to put this into practice straight away, grab the free Social Proof Upgrade Pack at membershipgeeks.com/481 - it includes a self-assessment to score your current testimonials against the trust recession standard, plus ready-to-send scripts and question frameworks for collecting stronger social proof from your members.And for a broader look at where the gaps in your membership are, the free Membership Healthcheck will give you a clear picture in about two minutes.Key Quotes & Takeaways:"Trust is in scarce supply. And your membership is probably feeling the effect of that, whether you've noticed it or whether you've connected the dots or not.""If there's any part of your marketing that you're needing to say quietly, that is unethical.""That vulnerability builds so much trust. Hey, just be more human. That's the part that AI can't fake, it can't replicate. Nobody can fake you.""When it comes to a membership, that trust is probably more important than with any other type of business model. People aren't just buying a one-and-done product. They're making a decision about who they want to stick around with and who they want to invest with for months and years to come."You might also find useful:7 Ways to Add Social Proof to Your Membership Sales PageHow to Sell Your Membership Without Sleazy MarketingThe Way You Market Might Be Killing Retention9 Membership Marketing Tactics That'll Get You More MembersThank You For ListeningWe really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast.We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show.They're extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure that you never miss an episode.

Whether you're a business owner, lender, entrepreneur, or industry leader, it probably feels like the rules of business are changing faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, customer expectations continue to evolve, talent is harder to attract and retain, and leaders are being asked to navigate more change than at any point in recent history. The question isn't whether change is coming—it's how we adapt, stay relevant, and continue to grow in the midst of it. Today we're going to explore the major shifts reshaping business, leadership, and the future of work, and discuss what organizations can do to remain competitive while still maintaining the human element that drives innovation, trust, and long-term success. Joining us is one of the world's foremost thinkers on business transformation, innovation, and growth, Rishad Tobaccowala. Rishad has spent decades advising some of the world's largest organizations on growth, innovation, leadership, and navigating disruption. He was named one of the top business leaders by BusinessWeek, recognized by TIME as one of the world's leading marketing innovators, and is one of only 300 individuals inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame. He's also the author of Restoring the Soul of Business and Rethinking Work, where he explores how leaders and organizations can thrive in an era defined by technology, AI, and constant change. He is the host of the What Next? The Rethinking Work Show and Unbossing podcasts and publishes a thought letter called "The Future Does Not Fit into the Containers of the Past" thought letter which is read by over 30,000 leaders every week. During the show we discuss: Why the future won't fit into old business models How AI is reshaping roles, expectations, and opportunities The difference between digitizing vs. truly transforming a business Why human skills (creativity, empathy, judgment) matter more than ever How to lead through uncertainty and constant change Why companies must unlearn before they can grow How to build organizations that adapt faster than the market The mindset shift required to thrive in the future of work Resources: https://rishadtobaccowala.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishadtobaccowala/

Host: Jack Chambers-Ward | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlwchambers/ | He/himIn this episode of Search with Candour, I'm joined by Josh Bachynski, CEO at Be Found Everywhere. With over 20 years of experience, Josh shares insights on ethical marketing and why an evidence-based approach to SEO is important for AI search optimisation.Topics discussed:Why AI Mode is the biggest change in search since 1998How the ranking factors compare to the traditional 10 blue linksWhy marketers must adapt to AI or get left behindWhy testing is so important in making strategic decisionsGoogle's definition of consensus and non-commodity contentHow to find trustworthy sources in SEOThe difference between virtue signalling and truly ethical marketingChapters00:00 Introducing Josh Bachynski01:16 Introduction04:15 Why evidence-based SEO is so important07:05 The new ranking factors for AI search15:00 Google's definition of consensus and E-E-A-T18:18 The ethics of Google's business model23:07 Google Ads incentives27:34 Learn to embrace AI and adapt36:11 Defining ethical marketing41:18 Truthful ethical marketing42:12 Virtue signalling and positivity43:28 Use AI for good44:03 Google is not moral47:55 Adapt or lose jobs50:37 Evidence-based SEO testing53:55 Finding trustworthy sources in SEO59:08 Accountability in communities01:03:30 Recommendation: Actionable tip01:08:36 Recommendation: Tools and software01:14:03 Recommendation: Something fun01:16:48 Where to follow Josh01:18:31 Episode wrap-up and upcoming guestsFollow JoshWebsite: https://bfeai.com/ - Use code BEEFY-JOSH-20 for 20% offLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-bachynski/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jbachynsWatch / Listen on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8c8k5Yy8FltVNsIsP1iUCSXDfE5cq2pM&si=xl4cMh_ngcMhrJ0-Subscribe to Core Updates for weekly SEO news and SEO tips - https://coreupdates.com/

Health isn't about chasing symptoms—it's about increasing your body's ability to adapt. In this episode, Dr. Steve Judson and Dr. Drew Henderson dive into what true health really means. From blood work and lifestyle habits to chiropractic, movement, nutrition, and everyday awareness, they explain why your body is constantly giving you feedback—and why learning to listen can change your life. The conversation explores the importance of removing interference to the nervous system, making intentional daily choices, and building habits that support long-term vitality instead of simply masking problems. Your body was designed to heal, adapt, and thrive when given the opportunity. If you're ready to take ownership of your health and understand how small daily decisions compound into a lifetime of wellness, this episode is for you.  How's your Atlas? Learn more at drstevejudson.com

Does the old school metal scene and music industry in general simply have to accept the dumbing down of the scene through the influx of content creating gimmick bands or is it possible to resist? As it's clear that within an ageing scene there needs to be new blood right? Yet the new bands who uphold the old school values and worship the riff! are fewer and further between and certainly and sadly not the biggest bands in the field anymore...not even close. This, why does summer touring not work in Europe and a brief moment of positivity near the end about how we might see a small but aggressive luddite-esque resistance to AI art.....if so make me the Mayor in this new principality....oh and why Irish people don't belong at the beach. the show is looking for sponsors....if you think this is something you are interested in, get in touchAlan.averill@gmail.comfollow menemtheanga_primordialprimordial_officialon the gramsupport the show over at :https://patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor email alan@dragon-productions.comPrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/my other musical projectsdeath metalVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTAdoomDREAD SOVEREIGN https://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAgothAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After spending years treating the markets like a casino, Cammy Capital finally discovered the missing piece that completely transformed his trading career. In this episode, he shares his eight-year journey from blowing accounts and chasing momentum trades to becoming a consistently profitable futures trader using volume profile, order flow, and market structure. Cammy explains why he abandoned ICT after years of studying it, how switching to futures changed everything, and why understanding what's happening behind the candlesticks gave him the confidence he had been searching for. He also breaks down his scalping strategy, why he prefers trading the Asian session, how he manages multiple prop firm accounts, and the mindset shifts that helped him overcome losing streaks and build lasting consistency. Whether you're struggling to become profitable or looking to refine your current trading approach, this interview is packed with practical insights on strategy, psychology, risk management, and finding a trading style that truly fits your personality. Cammy's Link YouTube Podcast Interview Cammy's Trading Strategy Key Lessons [06:02] "Treating trading like a casino won't work. You need a structured system." [09:18] "If your strategy constantly creates conflicting signals or doesn't fit your personality, it may not be the right system for you." [13:38] "Volume Profile is much simpler than most people think. Master Value Area High, Value Area Low, and Point of Control." [15:50] "You can use futures volume data to improve CFD trading decisions." [17:10] "Trade the session that fits both your personality and lifestyle." [20:12] "A 60–80% win rate is enough when your execution is consistent." [23:19] "Track your personal trading statistics even if you don't keep a detailed journal." [24:18] "Choose prop firms based on your objectives rather than brand loyalty." [25:22] "Treat evaluation accounts differently from funded accounts. Your real risk is the evaluation fee." [28:00] "Adapt your trading style to your personality instead of forcing yourself to become someone you're not." [29:49] "Losing becomes easier when you focus on large sample sizes instead of individual trades." [30:01] "The coin flip exercise teaches that losing streaks are normal, even with profitable systems." [31:55] "Don't abandon a strategy after a short losing streak. Judge it over a much larger sample." [33:50] "Aim for trading income that covers your monthly expenses first." [37:07] "Find a trading style that matches your personality before going all in." [38:00] "Don't assume someone else's profitable strategy will automatically work for you."

For years, investors have been rewarded by simply buying America—but Francis Hunt of The Market Sniper argues that era may be coming to an end. In this interview with Maggie Lake, Hunt explains why U.S. exceptionalism could gradually fade as rising debt, persistent currency debasement, and shifting global capital flows reshape the investment landscape. He warns that relying solely on American assets may leave investors exposed and makes the case for jurisdictional diversification, gold, and precious metals as protection against a weakening fiat system.

Life rarely unfolds exactly the way we expect.In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I'm joined by Bill Streetman for a conversation about identity, resilience, adapting to change, and learning to move forward when life takes an unexpected turn.While many people know Bill through his remarkable weight loss journey, this conversation goes much deeper. We explore how major life events can reshape our identity, why flexibility often matters more than having the perfect plan, and how trusting yourself becomes one of the most important skills you can develop.Bill shares the story of having a non-cancerous tumor removed from his carotid artery, the unexpected complications that followed, and how losing his voice forced him to redefine not only how he communicated with others, but how he viewed himself. Rather than allowing that challenge to become the end of his story, he found a new way to continue speaking, teaching, and encouraging others.Throughout our conversation, we discuss what it means to adapt when life changes, why proper planning and flexibility go hand in hand, and how our body, mind, and spirit all influence our ability to navigate difficult seasons.In this episode, we discuss:• Why identity is constantly evolving throughout life• The importance of adapting instead of resisting change• What Bill learned after losing his voice• Why flexibility often matters more than having the perfect plan• How body, mind, and spirit work together• Building confidence by trusting yourself to overcome challenges• Why your "why" should be personal instead of borrowed from someone else• Learning to adjust without giving up on your goals• The difference between planning and expecting everything to go perfectly• Why you're capable of more than you thinkIf you've ever felt like life forced you to change direction, I hope this conversation reminds you that your circumstances don't have to define your future. Sometimes the greatest growth comes from learning to adapt while continuing to move toward the life you want to build.Connect with Bill Streetman on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bill.streetmanPurchase Bill's book:https://a.co/d/ivdughVThank you for listening to The Your Level Fitness Podcast. If this conversation encouraged you, please consider following the podcast and sharing this episode with someone who may need the reminder that it's never too late to adapt, grow, and keep moving forward.

If you've ever rebuilt your business from nothing after a diagnosis, a flare, or a crash you didn't see coming, you already know that "just push through" stops working at some point. The harder question is what you do instead.In this episode, Laura Reeves shares how she answered that question for herself, twice. After Crohn's disease cost her nearly every client she had in 1997, she built a 30-year career as a professional dog handler, one designed around her body instead of around what her industry expected. And when she knew that career couldn't last forever either, she didn't wait for a crisis to force the next move. She planned it.What you'll take from this conversation isn't really about dog shows. It's about what it looks like to build and rebuild a business that can actually hold the life you're living, instead of the one you wish you had the capacity for.In this episode, you'll learn:How to think about rebuilding a client base from scratch after a diagnosis takes everything you hadA real-world framework for capping your workload to protect your health, without capping your income to zeroWhy planning your business's next chapter years in advance beats waiting for your body to make the decision for youHow to tell the difference between the stress that's actually triggering your flares and the stress you've just learned to live withWhat it looks like to move from "acceptance" to "giving up", and how to tell which side of that line you're actually onThis episode is for you if:You've had to rebuild your business after a diagnosis or a major flare, and you're tired of pretending that wasn't a big dealYou're scared that slowing down will make everything you've built collapseYou're managing chronic illness while caregiving for family members, and you're stretched in directions nobody talks aboutYou feel stuck in a business model that requires you to be "on" every single day, with no version of you that gets to restYou want to plan for a transition before your body forces the decision, but you don't know where to start

Life rarely unfolds exactly the way we expect.In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I'm joined by Bill Streetman for a conversation about identity, resilience, adapting to change, and learning to move forward when life takes an unexpected turn.While many people know Bill through his remarkable weight loss journey, this conversation goes much deeper. We explore how major life events can reshape our identity, why flexibility often matters more than having the perfect plan, and how trusting yourself becomes one of the most important skills you can develop.Bill shares the story of having a non-cancerous tumor removed from his carotid artery, the unexpected complications that followed, and how losing his voice forced him to redefine not only how he communicated with others, but how he viewed himself. Rather than allowing that challenge to become the end of his story, he found a new way to continue speaking, teaching, and encouraging others.Throughout our conversation, we discuss what it means to adapt when life changes, why proper planning and flexibility go hand in hand, and how our body, mind, and spirit all influence our ability to navigate difficult seasons.In this episode, we discuss:• Why identity is constantly evolving throughout life• The importance of adapting instead of resisting change• What Bill learned after losing his voice• Why flexibility often matters more than having the perfect plan• How body, mind, and spirit work together• Building confidence by trusting yourself to overcome challenges• Why your "why" should be personal instead of borrowed from someone else• Learning to adjust without giving up on your goals• The difference between planning and expecting everything to go perfectly• Why you're capable of more than you thinkIf you've ever felt like life forced you to change direction, I hope this conversation reminds you that your circumstances don't have to define your future. Sometimes the greatest growth comes from learning to adapt while continuing to move toward the life you want to build.Connect with Bill Streetman on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bill.streetmanPurchase Bill's book:https://a.co/d/ivdughVThank you for listening to The Your Level Fitness Podcast. If this conversation encouraged you, please consider following the podcast and sharing this episode with someone who may need the reminder that it's never too late to adapt, grow, and keep moving forward.

Two people can face the same change and walk away with totally different stories: one feels opportunity, the other feels threat. That gap is where leadership lives. We step back and synthesize three conversations into a simple but demanding framework for modern leadership: Adapt, Care, Connect and the deeper idea underneath it all that leadership is helping people make sense of their world. We talk about adaptive leadership as your context shifts: startup to scale up, stability to disruption, expert teams to developing teams. Instead of replaying the style that made you successful last year, we explore how to create the kind of environment where people can learn through experience, scrape their knees, and build judgment while still being protected from real danger. The question that keeps coming back is simple: what does this person need from me right now? We also dig into caring leadership and why well being and performance are inseparable. We unpack self care, crew care, and red zone care, plus the small, everyday moments that build psychological safety and trust. Then we turn to change leadership and the crucial distinction between communication and conversation. Emails, decks, and town halls may broadcast the plan, but dialogue helps people work through what the change means for their identity, status, certainty, and belonging. If you want practical prompts you can use this week and a challenge to create one real conversation where meaning gets made, hit play. Subscribe, share with a leader who is navigating change, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Send us Fan MailSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!

The Fall Of King's Landing. Two years after we got half a season of television from Ryan Condal, the gang is back and they've learned the lesson that we need more dragons and more battles.  Ivan & Red hop on the back of Sheepstealer in search of seared rare mutton while talking season 3 of HBO's House of The Dragon. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on bluesky → @boarsgoreswords.bsky.social Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

In this episode we talk about things I learned from The World Cup so far this year. We also celebrate flag day from a couple weeks back, all leading up to America's epic 250 year birthday this weekend on July 4th. We use an acronym for flag that lead us to end with this sentence. Fans Lend a hand and Adapt because they know they are a part of something Greater than themselves. Happy 4th and Happy 250th birthday America!The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

The first thing we say as the episode opens is that we love Letter Episodes; exploring ideas and not really sure where the conversation is going to go. The 3 of us talk, laugh and learn. The conversation travels all over the place. Let's start with a term used often in America in the dojo - oos (This spelling is a nod to Master Kelljchian. It's commonly spelled osu). Back in 2019, we did a 5 minute short on the word osu and you can listen to it here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/1979593During our discussions of "ai" we touched on Aikido and Adapt. Both words were introduced back in 2023 in another "A" episode. Here's that link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/12613429And finally. The number 3 was one of my favorite epiosdes, and a favorite number....so I'm tagging that episode in also. Enjoy:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/10116406Thank you for listening and for considering a small donation using the link below: Support the showWe appreciate our listeners and thank you for sharing the podcast with friends.  Reach us all over the web. Facebook and twitter are simply wildcatdojo. However, insta is wildcatdojo conversations. (There's a  story there.)On YouTube (where we now upload old episodes - complete with a slideshow)  https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatdojo9869/podcastsAnd for our webpage, where you can also find all the episodes and see some info about the dojo: http://wildcatdojo.com/025-6/podcast.html . And of course, we love it when you support our sponsor Honor Athletics. Here is their link:https://honor-athletics.com/Thank you for listening.

Life is a lot like a beach. The tide is always changing. The wind shifts. The waves come without warning. You can't control the conditions, but you can control how you respond.In Episode 3 of the Summer of Separation series, we explore why growth requires adaptation and why purpose demands alignment. Sometimes God doesn't change your destination—He changes you so you're prepared for where you're headed.This episode dives into:* Why resisting change keeps you stuck.* How to adapt without losing who you are.* The difference between movement and alignment.* Letting go of what's familiar so you can embrace what's next.* Choosing peace over pressure and purpose over comfort.Just like the beach teaches us to respect the waves instead of fighting them, life teaches us to trust the process, stay flexible, and remain aligned with the vision God has placed inside us.Your next season isn't about becoming someone else—it's about becoming the person you were always meant to be.Dreams By Any Means Motivation Podcast“Separate from distractions. Align with purpose. Adapt to the season. Become the new you.”

Last month, the streaming platform Spotify added a new feature that allows users to generate their own AI remixes. With no signs of AI slowing down in the music industry, we're revisiting this episode about the labor implications, and how human artists are adapting. This episode first aired Nov. 14, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this podcast rewind: This episode is a further exploration of Decisions. If you haven't listened to Part 1, please do that first, https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2148935056 This episode dives into AFTER we made a decision, how to evaluate that decision, especially if you didn't experience the outcome of the decision that you really wanted to. I also discuss how to keep making more decisions that have this new insight you received after being in the outcome of the original decision. Also learn how to have your own back around the decisions you made no matter the outcome. Decision making is a huge process when you are trying to change unwanted behavior. It's really important to learn how to make and evaluate decisions that have your goals in mind instead of reacting to your mind's primitive needs and wants! ABOUT ANGELA: Angela Mascenik is a certified stop over-drinking coach for women and the host of the Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living podcast. She helps high-achieving women get to the root of why they drink and change their relationship with alcohol from the inside out — without white-knuckling it or relying on willpower. Angela is the creator of the 6-month Transformation Program, the Alive AF! membership, and The Magic House Retreat Center in Lisbon, Portugal.To learn about or apply to for the Transformation Program visit angelamascenik.com/transformationprogram.

The Battle of The Gullet. Two years after we got half a season of television from Ryan Condal, the gang is back and they've learned the lesson that we need more dragons and more battles.  Ivan & Red hop on the back of Sheepstealer in search of seared rare mutton while talking season 3 of HBO's House of The Dragon Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on bluesky → @boarsgoreswords.bsky.social Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Leona Barr‑Davenport interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.