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Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon if Spotify playback & payment through Paypal are important to you. About Today's Guest: Stephen Crimi […] The post Steve & Krys Crimi | Hermes, Inverted Myth, Sacrifice, & Gnosis appeared first on The Higherside Chats.

For our 50th Local Legends interview episode, we've rustled up author and award-winning storyteller Michael Harvey, and made him talk about the extremely dreamy Welsh county of Radnorshire. Michael is a Welsh storyteller and author with more than 25 years of experience. Gongs include a Major Creative Wales Award and a British Award for Storytelling Excellence. He is known for telling traditional stories from Celtic and Welsh oral traditions, and, for a time, worked at the Bleddfa Centre in Radnorshire - the historic Welsh county that has been our focus on Three Ravens this week.To learn all about Michael's work and find out where to see him next, check his website here.Speaking with Michael for this episode was a genuine pleasure, and it's a conversation which ranges, including discussions of stories from and about Radnorshire to a lot more besides, encompassing Welsh history and folk customs to life at the Bleddfa Week of Storytelling.Maybe this conversation will prompt the universe to conspire to bring it back.Otherwise, we we will speak to you again on Monday for Series 7 Episode 4, about the the history and folklore of the historic Welsh county of Pembrokeshire!The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on MYTH, we're off to Eastern Europe for a Slavic mix of several traditional tales. You'll discover that military pensions suck, that breaking and entering is a good idea, and that you should drink wine with demons. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a monster hunted by the Witcher will sneak into your bedroom to drain your blood and infest your nightmares. Source: Russian/Slavic Folklore

In this moving conversation, we speak with Alisha, a therapist and Korean adoptee, about her lifelong search for identity and home. She shares the story of being adopted from Korea as an infant, growing up in a small Midwestern town, reuniting with her birth mother in her thirties, and navigating motherhood herself. We explore the myths of adoption, the grief that lives in the body, and what it means to come into community and consciousness as an adult adoptee.You can learn more about Alisha Bennett here. We also recommend this Frontline documentary, “South Korea's Adoption Reckoning.” LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. If you'd like to contact us directly, send us an email to info@modernmind.co. 

In this episode, LDF host Dan Wotherspoon follows up on Episode 223 that focused on obstacles that we face when we encounter surprising or disturbing things about scripture by focusing on its mythic elements. What is myth? What it its purpose? How can we appreciate it for its insights into life's biggest questions and themes, as well as the archetypal truths illustrated in such stories, along with their insights into human nature. Dan spends time talking about myth within scripture but then goes to mythic stories we all likely know, suggesting reasons we should value those as well. Listen in!

When trying to grow your property management business, have you ever thought to yourself, "Man, it would be great if I just had more leads?" In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull discuss the Leads Myth and how "just having more leads" will not actually help you grow your business. You'll Learn [02:06] The Myth of Needing More Leads [11:39] Leaks in Your Sales Pipeline [22:41] The Future of SEO with AI Quotables "Why do we call it the leads myth? Well, the myth is this lie that we believe that you just need more leads. And the assumption in that is that all leads are the same." "The more clarity you have, the less wrong stuff you're going to be doing." "Not all clients are equal, right? Which means not all leads you get are equal. You need to qualify them." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:00) Most of the industry is trapped in a cycle of suck. This is why most property managers suck in most markets. Maybe even you that's listening. We are Jason and Sarah Hull, the owners of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. We help people grow their property management businesses quickly. And our mission is to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now let's get into the show. All right. So today we're going to be chatting a little bit about the leads myth that a lot of people believe. So if you have ever thought to yourself, I just need more leads. If I just had more leads, everything else would be great in my business. What do you have to say about that? Well, I think that is not the case. Okay. It's definitely not the case. And I also think almost kind of be careful what you ask for a little bit. getting a whole bunch of leads was never really the best. strategy anyway, unless you have people who are just picking up the phone and calling you and saying hey, I Would love for you to just manage my property. I don't have any questions. Here's my money. I just had a contract Those are leads I want but cold leads that are Not ready to go that need to be warmed up that have a bajillion questions That might not even understand why they want to work with you Specifically, yeah, I'm just not interested in those leads. And the other thing I think we need to discuss on this episode specifically is the changes that we're seeing because of AI. So AI is really great and also it's changing things very rapidly and leads and SEO that's very effective by this too. Okay. So. Let's get into this. So a lot of people believe they just need more leads. And the danger in that is if you really just think you need more leads, you're going to go out to the marketplace and talk to marketers and they're going to go, cool, I'll give you leads. And they will sell you leads basically. So why do we call it the leads myth? Well, the myth is this lie that we believe that you just need more leads. And the assumption in that is that all leads are the same. And they're not, they're not even remotely the same. So there's a couple of different frameworks that we usually talk about to kind of destroy the leads myth. One is the four Ds to revenue. Another is the cycle of suck we talk about and how people get stuck in growth. We talk sometimes about the pipeline leaks that you have in your pipeline. And we talk about the myth of SEO or internet marketing. And then we often talk about any others warm versus cold leads and then David versus Goliath. Okay. So we can tackle these all really quickly and go through each of these and maybe some other things will pop up as we go. Cool. Let's talk about all of that and then we'll talk about why AI has changed all of, really all of those things. Okay. That'll be in conjunction with SEO. All right, so let's go through these. And so for those following along, if you stack all these concepts, each one compounds your speed of growth. They're all related. And so these are frameworks that I love to share with clients to help them understand so that they don't make the mistake of doing the wrong stuff. The more clarity you have, the less wrong stuff you're going to be doing. The less you're going to be experimenting, the less you're going to be wasting time. And if you really wanna collapse time, the easiest hack is reach out to us and we can help you with all of this. We've been doing this for over a decade and a half. We have had hundreds of guinea pigs to figure this all out and we have over 100. case studies and testimonials more than anyone else in the industry. All right. Let's get into this. let's talk about the four D's to revenue. So these are four numbers when multiplied equal the gross revenue in your business. And I sometimes call them the four doors to revenue. And I showed four doors with a little multiplication X next to each of them equals your money. Right? So not all leads are equal. So the, these D's are, if you want to write them down, they each start with a D. It is Deals, doors, duration, and dollars. Okay? So the first is like how many deals is this client going to bring you? Not all clients are equal, right? Which means not all leads you get are equal. You need to qualify them. And how many doors are they bringing to the table? Or how many doors per deal are they bringing? And then the third D is duration. How long are they going to stick around or be involved in property management? is are they an accidental investor that's going to stick around for maybe a year, or are they in the buy and hold game and they'll be around for 10? And then the last D is revenue or is dollars. And so are they a cheapo? Are they a premium buyer? Where do they kind of fit? Or are they somewhere in the middle, like the normals as I call them? So we've got these four Ds. So let's play a quick example. Let's take the accidental investor. They couldn't sell their property. They wanna get it rented out. How does this play out in the 4Ds? done one deal. They didn't mean to do a deal, but they did. And it's usually just one door. Maybe sometimes they have two, but very often we just see one door and they're not looking to... to do more deals because as soon as the market spikes and the market is hot, they're going to bail. They're going to sell, which means the duration is questionable. Let's say it's like one year, like if they can just get it rented. but it might be a few months because if the market spikes three months from now, they're probably going to dump that property pretty quick. And then. than the dollars, they're not your premium buyers. They're not looking to do a lot of improvements. They're not looking to spend a lot of money. They're the people who, they have this property, they aren't quite sure what to do with it. They figure, let's just see if I can get it rented. They want it well taken care of, but they're not generally looking to spend a lot of money or invest a lot of money in either the property or maintenance or repairs or improvements or a property manager. So they're just trying to... Do what they need to do. It's like the bare minimum in order to get a tenant. All right, so one, one, one, right? Like one deal, one door, one year duration, for example, if this is worst case scenario and you sign a one year agreement with them and they're a cheapo, right? Now let's take a really great scenario. What would be maybe an opposite scenario or a really great opportunity? Like my, I will say my second largest client. He had 42 doors I think was the right answer but I was looking to buy more. So when I took him on he had 42 by the time I sold the business he had 60 something. So he was always doing multiple deals. Yeah. The doors that he had came out of multiple deals. So since he did multiple deals he also had multiple doors. was consistently looking to grow. He didn't want to just stop, you know, at a certain point he was always looking. He also was a buy and hold investor. He wasn't trying to buy these things and then wait, you know, until the market spiked and then try to sell them and make a profit. He wasn't up for the long term. And he was not a cheapo. He wasn't trying to cut corners. He wasn't trying to cut costs. You he wanted to work with. a property manager, wanted to take care of the properties and make sure that they were being maintained properly. Yeah. Okay. So that's a great example that previous client that you had. So let's just say like on each of these fees, we use tens instead of ones, right? Like let's say they do 10 deals over the life of being with you. They've got 10 doors. Maybe sometimes it's 10 doors per deal if they're doing small multis or something like this, right? And then you've got a 10 year buy and hold duration. In this hypothetical example that I just threw out, it would be 10 times 10 times 10. This would be over a thousand times greater lifetime value than that accidental investor in our previous hypothetical. Does that make sense? So are these even remotely equal? No, not even remotely equal. Should you then spend the same amount of time trying to cultivate both of those type of leads? Probably not. Would you spend the same amount of time following up or giving them attention? Probably not. And the great investor clients probably are easier to deal with, less emotional, have a much higher margin and operational cost is lower, right? And so there's a lot of benefits. so this is, we're just talking about the revenue piece, but when we look at the cost side of things as well, everybody knows having a really bad owner that's really needy and difficult and emotional about the property. can be a big headache and a big challenge and you may be losing money on some of those doors. So, four D's to revenue, that's one concept. One quick thing I wanna add to that is where do you think these owners hang out? So, if you've got an accidental landlord and they are looking for a property manager, where might that lead come from? Versus where might the lead of a client that has 42 doors come from? There's a lot higher probability that an online lead is going to be an accidental landlord. It's not impossible to get an online lead that has 42 doors. It's just probably not your norm because the ones that have 42 doors, they aren't really dabbling. They aren't going, oh, geez, I wonder if I should get a property manager to maybe help me with these. They are just a little bit more savvy. A lot of times those aren't going to be the leads that you're getting if you're buying leads. Although those are the leads that you want, it's not going to be the norm that you get. All right, so we're 10 minutes into this. We're going to crank through some of the rest of these. So cycle of suck. Cycle of suck, real simple. If you take on any client, it leads to you having some bad clients. So if you take on bad clients, that leads to you having bad properties, which leads to having bad. Residents or tenants which leads to having a bad reputation or reviews which leads to you attracting more bad clients. So not all leads are good. You don't want to take on every client and you definitely don't want to attract or get more bad leads. And so this is a framework that if you understand you can reverse it and focus on a cycle of success where you're picky about the owners you take on, you're picky about the properties you take on, you're picky about the tenants which everybody tries to do anyway. but those first two steps are supremely important. And then you're going to have a methodology for getting more positive reviews. These are things we help our clients with. And so then you create a cycle of success. Most of the industry is trapped in a cycle of suck. This is why most property managers suck in most markets. Maybe even you that's listening. We want you to get out of the cycle of suck. All right, let's talk about the pipeline leaks. Okay. So usually if I were drawing, I would draw a spigot or a faucet or whatever you attach a hose to, and then I would draw a hose, and then I would draw a little plant or tree that you're trying to grow at the end of the yard that this hose is trying to get water to. Most of you listening think, I just need more leads. This is where the lead Smith becomes really obvious, trying to turn on that faucet even more. I just need more water flowing through the hose. That would make sense, that would be true unless there's a problem with the hose, right? Like the hose has some leaks. And if the hose has some major holes in it, there's not going to be a lot coming out the other end. Sometimes very little at all. And so it's not about how many leads you're getting, sometimes it's just how good is your pipeline? How tight is your product? And so we need to make sure that we get those leaks shored up. And we'll just mention what they are real quick, but. One of the earliest ones that affects you is just awareness. It's going to be your perception and reputation online. It's going to be your website. It's going to be your branding. So they can tell that you are in this industry and that it's clear that that's your focus and it's not real estate or something else. And what else? Your culture and purpose. This is the actual product that you sell. So that is another one. And there are two more. Pricing. Pricing, which everybody's trying to price the same way, 10 % or worse, pure percentage, or they're doing flat fee. We have a different innovative pricing model. If you're curious about that, set up a call with our team. We can tell you about it. That allows you to close more deals more easily at a higher price point. And the last is the pitch, right? Selling. And so if you can dial in each of these leaks, what we've noticed over the years is we can double a company's close rate without changing the amount of leads or lead sources that they're getting currently if we can get those things dialed in. And that's significant. Maybe you don't need more leads. Maybe you just need less leakage in your pipeline. Cool. All right, the next one, you had mentioned warm versus cold leads. Do you wanna explain the difference? Yeah, we can talk about warm versus cold. So when I had my property management business, Yeah. what is a cold lead? So cold lead is someone who really has almost zero, very little familiarity with who you are in your company and your brand and what you do. They don't. they should work with you. That's the big thing is why they should work with you. So they don't know you, trust you or like you. That's a cold lead. And a warm lead. Warm lead would be something like a referral or some sort of recommendation. hey, Sarah is the best, I work with her and you should too. Now they're coming in already feeling like, somebody that I know that I trust recommended this person, so therefore I should also trust this person. So those obviously have a much different close rate. And there are things that you can do to increase your close rate or to warm up deals, of course. But if you're spending all of your time trying to close a bunch of cold leads, which generally is going to be what happens when you're purchasing leads, you really don't get to buy warm leads. Right. They're all cold. I mean, that would be great if you could, but when you're buying leads, you're usually buying a lead that is very cold. They don't know you at all. And oftentimes that same lead is being sold to multiple different companies. There's a lot of blood in the water there. So warm leads versus cold leads, the close rate on warm leads will be really high, like 90 % or higher. Cold leads, like the opposite, 10 % or worse. And so I would rather a client get five warm leads and maybe close four of them than 10 cold leads and maybe get one. The hidden pain point or secret with warm versus cold lead generation. or cold lead strategies is time. Cold leads take a massive amount of time because you have to nurture them and warm them up and build the trust and create the relationship. And even after all of that, and all of sudden done, the conversion rate's really low. So all of you know how high the close rate is if you get a really great word of mouth referral. We love those, right? That's a warm lead. So we have strategies and methods that we focus on with clients to increase the warm leads. while avoiding and doing cold lead advertising and avoiding worrying about cold leads. Once you start getting some growth engines installed for your business that give you warm leads, you're not going to want the cold leads. They feel like garbage in comparison, and you're not going to have time for them. And you're not going to wanna waste time on those because those are often the worst owners. All right. What I would say is as far as getting leads in, if you give me three warm leads, I will take three warm leads over even 100 cold leads. Sure. don't, I don't, I'm not really interested because even if I close, let's say two out of the three warm leads, that's great. What's the close rate on 100 cold leads? If it's about 10%, you might close 10. And some of you might be going, Sarah, 10 is better than two. Yeah, you're right. But how much work did it take for me to close the two versus how much work? did it take for me to close the 10? I would rather close two very easy warmed up leads because I can do that again and again and again. So in the same amount of time, I can close way more warm leads than I can cold leads. So I would rather take three warm leads than a hundred cold leads any day of the week. We have a sponsor for this episode. Many of you tell me that maintenance is probably the least enjoyable part of being a property manager and definitely the most time consuming. But what if you could cut that workload by up to 85 %? That's exactly what Vendero has achieved. They've leveraged cutting edge AI technology to handle nearly all your maintenance tasks from initiating work orders and troubleshooting to coordinating with vendors and reporting. This AI doesn't just automate, it becomes your ideal employee, learning your preferences and executing tasks flawlessly, never needing a day off and never quitting. This frees you up to focus on the critical tasks that really move the needle for your business, whether that's refining operations, expanding your portfolio, or even just taking a well deserved break. Over half of the room last year at DoorGroad Live, our conference signed up with Vendero right there. And then a year later, they're not just satisfied, they're raving about how Vendero has transformed their business, don't let maintenance drag you down. Step up your property management game with Vendoroo. Visit Vendoroo.ai slash door grow today and make this the last maintenance hire you'll ever need. All right. I thought it was a good time because it was a good time. Waste of time and I don't like to waste time and maintenance coordination can be a huge waste of time. Yes. All right. Let's talk about David versus Goliath. So I'll give you an example. We've got a client. that has, so this is dumb David versus smart David, right? The story of David and Goliath, if you're not familiar with the Bible. David goes to fight Goliath. These two warring nations send out their best person and David decides he is not going to wear the armor, the sword, the shield, all the heavy stuff. He's just bringing out his slingshot. He's got his sling, he's got some rock and he goes out to fight Goliath and he's like, I don't need all that stuff. What most property managers do is David basically brought a superior technology. He brought a gun to a sword fight and he was good at this. He trusted himself. He had skill. He had a better tech to beat this giant. He flung the rock right into the guy's head. I had knocked him unconscious or killed him, I don't know. And then he chopped the guy's head off with his own sword. Right. And so that's the story of David and Goliath. So let's talk about the dumb version of David. Like if David wasn't smart. And he said, I'm going to do all the same stuff. I'm going to use the sword of SEO and the shield of pay per click and the helmet of content marketing and the breastplate of social media marketing. And I'm going to do all the same stuff, digital marketing that all the other big companies are doing that are spending two to $3,000 a month or greater. I'm going to go compete with them as a small startup or a small pro. two to 400 unit property management business and try and compete with these big companies that have thousands of doors. One of our clients, as an example, came to us has 6,000 doors. They were spending $30,000 a month doing these strategies to try to grow and it wasn't even working for them. So why would you go and do what the big guys are doing and lose the battle with them and it's not even working for them, right? So that's the idea of David and Goliath. Don't go do what the big guys are doing, find a better way to compete, especially if you're smaller than them. You don't wanna try to outspend them, because that's not going to be possible. right, myth of SEO. All right, and we'll talk a little bit about the future and AI, all right, to wrap things up. So, all of you can go check this out for yourself. This is not me making stuff up. You can go on trends.google.com. You can go look up property management. date it, the time period, to the current time back to 2004, to the present. And you can filter by the US if you want to. What you'll see is that property management search volume, the amount of people searching for property management on Google has not increased since they started tracking data back in 2004. What has increased? The Goliaths, right? The companies spending a lot of money on digital marketing trying to do all this stuff. And so it's created a lot more competition. So this is where we get into another framework that we share, which is the blue ocean versus the red ocean. There's this small little area of the ocean that's red bloody water where all the sharks are fighting over the worst fish, which are these terrible property management business owners that are at the end of the sales cycle. Basically the crappy scraps that fell off the word of mouth table that the warm lead stuff has captured. They're what's left over. And so there's these ugly gross fish and the sharks are all fighting over the worst stuff. And there's this huge ocean full of fish in the U.S. 60 % are self-managing. There's tons of business out there. And so the myth of SEO is basically this, that in order to win the game, you need to have the top spot on Google. Not true. You don't even have to show up on Google in order to go out and be able to create business. Because there aren't really people searching for property management. It's very small. So you don't need to be found on Google. You need to go find owners because the best clients are offline and they're not looking for you and they don't like doing property management and they need you, but they're not looking for property management actively right now. And you can figure out how to go make that happen and we can teach you, right? So let's talk about the future of AI. What are we noticing? Well, I don't think it's any surprise. messed up a lot of Yeah, it's changing everything. AI is going to change everything. And if you haven't noticed it yet, just hold on because you will. It's crazy if you haven't even seen it yet. But it's it's going to flip everything you know upside down, including SEO. Yeah, including SEO. So everyone that is like, no, I don't care. I'm still going to do SEO. That's the only way to go. Like we made a video about this. specifically for this reason, but even the ones who are still clinging to SEO and you just can't let it go and you don't know that there's another way and maybe you don't believe it and you're like, no, I'm no, this is the only thing I'm going to do and I'm going to do this and that's the only way I can grow the business. That is all right and SEO is going to force you to look at that. Okay, yeah, so what we're seeing is search volume on Google is going down. There's less people using Google. More people are now going to LLMs like ChatGPT, Clod, Perplexity, Google's Gemini. So people are using tools now, sometimes within software, and they're using these tools to ask questions, to figure things out, figure out who they should use or who they should choose or what they need. And so Is it still relevant to have good reviews? Yes. Is it still relevant to maybe have some SEO stuff going? Probably, but it's certainly on the down slope and it's certainly decreasing. The game is changing. Even if you search on Google now, the AI at the top will respond to your search request anyway. And a lot of people are just reading that and not really looking at the results below. And so this is the new future. It's changing very quickly. and some are calling it AEO, some are calling it LLM, SEO, there's all these different phrases that are coming out. If you want to do a quick experiment, open up one of these LLMs like ChatGBT. Don't be in your own. It's a large language model. It's basically all these different AI chat tools. So go into ChatGBT. Everybody should be familiar with that by now if you're not. and go to ChatGPT open that up, but make sure you're not logged in or you use a different account and just, or say don't use any of my previous data or open a private window and say don't use any of my previous information or data and say who's the best property manager or what property manager should I choose in X market, right? And see if it comes up. See if your business comes up and see what shows up. And so this is... how people are kind of doing some of their research, but all the stuff we just talked about still applies. Don't think your whole goal needs to be LLM SEO, where you need to start getting these chat tools to tell people. Why? Because most people are not looking for a property manager. They're not looking. They are not trying to find you. That's the mistake most people make. The majority of people that are self-managing, the potential business, are not looking for a property manager. It's really rare that somebody has a property manager that they're looking actively for a new one unless they've really done a bad job or stolen money or done something really obvious. The people that need your services are not looking for you. You need to be looking for them. And so this is where you can skip all of the cold lead marketing. You don't need to spend money on SEO or AI SEO or Google Ads or pay-per-click or any of these marketing agencies, you don't need to spend any money and you can actually grow faster if you use our strategies and it costs you nothing to do the strategies that we give you. It costs time and action, but it actually takes less time because warm leads and focusing on more effective strategies give you a much greater result in less time. So less time, less money, more results. And that's why we call it the Leadsmith. A lot of people think I just need leads. Cool. there's better ways. Not all leads are equal and we can help you out. Cool. Anything else we should add in wrapping up? I don't think so. I think we covered everything. Okay. I think we got it. So cool. Well, if you are wanting to figure out how do I grow this business? How do I finally get out of the rut that I've been in? How do I scale this? Maybe adding more doors is creating you grief and pain and you want freedom from your business. These are the things we help clients with. We'll help you figure out how to grow dramatically faster and we'll help you figure out how to make your business scalable while getting you out of the day to day and getting you to exit the business in various ways so that you get more freedom. So if you felt stuck or stagnant, you want to take it to the next level, reach out to us at doorgrow.com. Also join our free Facebook community just for property management business owners at doorgrowclub.com if you would like to get the best ideas in property management, join our newsletter at where? doorgrow.com/subscribe And if you found this even a little bit helpful, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd really appreciate it. And until next time, remember the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone.

Send us a text  “They still need you as young adults.” In this week's episode I share a few personal stories to start and then bust the myth of the empty nest experience.  As my young adults leave the nest I tell you their need for help and guidance along the way.  I share what it takes to become a functioning, contributing adult and mention our fledgling adults need all the guidance they are willing to take.  I invite you to work on keeping a good healthy relationship to be there for them with their on the job experience of adulthood.  For show notes go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep238 I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music. I love it so much!

You've been taught to chase the "most motivated" sellers for deep discounts. But after 500+ successful transactions, I'm busting the biggest myth in real estate wholesaling and investing: The highly motivated seller often creates more problems than profits.   Questions? Contact me greg@velocityhousebuyers.com Instagram @grego_37

Won't you be a dear and help an elderly person out? It could be the last thing you do! In this episode, Ayden takes a bite out of Bolivian folklore and tells a story about a vampiric entity that feeds off of your kindness!ICE Out of Spotify!PishtacoEl TíoVampiress of Pisco, PeruTlahuelpuchiA brief on the Language, History, Culture and Religion of the Aymara peopleWant to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!Become a Patron here! Subscribe to Susto's YouTube channel!

In this episode of Banking Transformed, Jim Marous exposes why digital transformation in banking is still more myth than reality. Despite massive investment and ambitious strategies, only 7% of banks achieve their intended digital outcomes. Drawing on insights from the 2025 Retail Banking Trends and Priorities Report sponsored by Q2, Jim explores the leadership blind spots, cultural barriers, and misplaced priorities that are undermining progress across the industry. He reveals how institutions are chasing digital experiences while ignoring the crumbling core systems beneath them — and why leadership, not technology, remains the ultimate obstacle to change. Listeners will learn why most digital initiatives fail, how legacy systems cripple innovation, and why true AI success depends on human intelligence rather than automation.

Register for the Austin listener meetup Donald S. Lopez Jr. is among the foremost scholars of Buddhism, whose work consistently distinguishes Buddhist reality from Western fantasy. A professor at the University of Michigan and author of numerous essential books on Buddhist thought and practice, he's spent decades studying Sanskrit and Tibetan texts, including a formative year spent living in a Tibetan monastery in India. His latest book, The Buddha: Biography of a Myth, tackles the formidable challenge of understanding what we can actually know about the historical Buddha. Tyler and Donald discuss the Buddha's 32 bodily marks, whether he died of dysentery, what sets the limits of the Buddha's omniscience, the theological puzzle of sacred power in an atheistic religion, Buddhism's elaborate system of hells and hungry ghosts, how 19th-century European atheists invented the "peaceful" Buddhism we know today, whether the axial age theory holds up, what happened to the Buddha's son Rahula, Buddhism's global decline, the evidently effective succession process for Dalai Lamas, how a guy from New Jersey created the Tibetan Book of the Dead, what makes Zen Buddhism theologically unique, why Thailand is the wealthiest Buddhist country, where to go on a three-week Buddhist pilgrimage, how Donald became a scholar of Buddhism after abandoning his plans to study Shakespeare, his dream of translating Buddhist stories into new dramatic forms, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded October 6th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here.

It's an age-old myth, but it still impacts our lives today. Here's the truth about this dangerous white lie. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work. Producing this podcast is Cydney Smith. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Lilly Workneh serves as PushBlack's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Whole Wheel Podcast, host George engages with Mario Hernandez, co-founder of Impact Circle, to discuss the power of LinkedIn for nonprofits. Mario shares insights into the importance of value-driven content over mere posting frequency, and how organizations can leverage LinkedIn to secure corporate partnerships. Through practical tips and personal anecdotes, the conversation delves into strategies for building genuine relationships, utilizing LinkedIn's features effectively, and avoiding common pitfalls like over-relying on AI or playing the virality game. Mario also offers valuable advice on resisting the temptation of pay-to-play options and focusing on long-term relationship building for sustainable growth. The episode highlights the challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in a changing landscape, emphasizing innovation, empathy, and methodical engagement on LinkedIn.   Find Mario on LinkedIn   Topics Covered 00:00 The Myth of Posting Frequency 00:33 Introducing Mario Hernandez and Impact Circle 01:35 The Challenges Nonprofits Face Today 02:32 The Power of LinkedIn for Nonprofits 05:39 The Importance of Personal Branding on LinkedIn 12:13 The Role of AI in LinkedIn Content 16:16 Effective LinkedIn Tactics for Nonprofits 23:51 Maximizing LinkedIn Connection Requests 24:25 Challenges with LinkedIn Video Engagement 25:56 Effective LinkedIn Posting Strategies 27:51 The Importance of Authentic Engagement 31:31 Case Study: Nonprofit Success on LinkedIn 38:01 Balancing Personal and Professional Content 38:40 Navigating LinkedIn's Algorithm and Engagement 43:07 Rapid Fire Questions and Insights    

Why Slow Is the New Secret Weapon for Actors The entertainment industry glorifies hustle. Fast auditions, faster turnarounds, constant pressure to keep up. But what if slowing down is the real secret to booking more roles and building a lasting career? In this episode of the Acting Business Bootcamp Podcast, I talk about the power of slow and why being intentional, grounded, and patient can make you not only a stronger performer but also a more fulfilled human being. The Myth of Hustle: Why Speed Doesn't Equal Success We've been conditioned to think that "busy" means "productive." But when we're rushing, we're not really seeing. We miss red flags, subtle opportunities, and the emotional details that make our performances alive and specific. Slow isn't lazy. Slow is strategic. When I slow down, I make choices instead of reacting. I create work that's clearer, more specific, and more emotionally grounded. That's what casting directors respond to. The Muscle of Choice: Choosing What's Uncomfortable but Effective I often talk about building your "muscle of choice." It's the ability to choose what's right for your growth, even when it doesn't feel comfortable. For actors, that might mean saying no to an overbooked schedule or pausing before hitting record on a self-tape. It's in those small, quiet moments of choice that confidence and intuition start to strengthen. Presence Books Acting Jobs One of the things I say all the time is, "Presence books acting jobs." When you slow your breath, your thoughts, and your body, you naturally drop into the moment. That's where truth lives. And that truth is what makes casting directors sit up and go, "Yes, that's it." Fast energy reads as anxious. Slower energy reads as confident and grounded. The actor who listens, pauses, and responds authentically will always stand out. From Reaction to Response: A Lesson in Mindful Acting Here's one of my favorite reminders: "A response is a reaction with a pause and a thought behind it." When you create that pause, your performances become more thoughtful, layered, and real. That same pause helps on the business side too. It gives you control over your energy instead of letting the industry run it for you. Slow Builds Longevity A fast-paced career burns out fast. A steady one grows stronger over time. I've been a professional actress since 1988. That's more than three decades of working in this business. What's sustained me isn't the hustle; it's learning how to pace myself, stay present, and take joy in the process. Slow isn't just good for your craft. It's how you create a sustainable, happy career. Practical Ways to Practice the Power of Slow Pause before you slate. Ground your breath and remind yourself that you're safe. Meditate regularly. It keeps your body calm and expressive. Work with intention. Do fewer things, but do them with care. Create safe spaces. Set up your self-tape and your mindset to help you feel at ease. Reflect often. Ask yourself, "Am I working hard, or am I working effectively?" Join "The Weekly Adjustment" If this episode resonated with you, come join my weekly mindset class, The Weekly Adjustment. You'll learn how to calm your thoughts, build confidence, and use the power of slow in every part of your acting life.

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #421, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR guest is Dr. John Comferford, President, Otterbein UniversityYOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How does a university with 2,400 traditional undergraduates partner with Antioch University instead of trying to chase adult learners themselves & why recognizing what you're NOT good at is strategic genius?What happens when you're the ONLY college in Ohio offering free tuition for Pell Grant eligible students & how do you compete with big publics by focusing on "do vs. watch"?How does a president build corporate partnerships with 22 employers offering $20,000 automatic scholarships & why is ditching the rankings rat race to focus on mission centric work the future of higher ed?Extended Conversation for EdUp Premium Members:Why are most college presidents silent on social media while higher ed's reputation crumbles & what does active presidential leadership actually do for enrollment?How did higher ed become a "pacifist" industry sitting on the bench while attacks rolled in & why does the average consumer only think of Ivy League when 3,990 other institutions exist?What makes testimony from Ivy League presidents "unrelatable" to the heart of the curve & why does higher ed need voices from schools that actually represent most students?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠​subscribe today​⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

The myth of the “perfect victim” is the poisonous illusion that a person must be flawless, pure, and morally spotless to deserve justice—and it's the very lie that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to operate in plain sight. He built his empire on exploiting society's prejudices, targeting poor and vulnerable girls precisely because he knew people would doubt them. When his crimes surfaced, the world didn't ask how he got away with it; it asked what his victims had done wrong. That obsession with perfection became his greatest shield—turning every imperfection into a reason for disbelief, every scar into supposed evidence of guilt.This narrative isn't just cruel—it's complicit. It teaches the powerful that they can destroy lives as long as their victims don't fit the fairy-tale mold of innocence. It conditions the public to defend predators and question survivors, ensuring the next Epstein will thrive in the same moral vacuum. The truth is, real victims are messy, human, and imperfect—and that humanity should never disqualify them from justice. The “perfect victim” never existed; she was invented by monsters who needed a way to keep their hands clean. The sooner we kill that myth, the sooner we end the culture that keeps making predators untouchable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The myth of the “perfect victim” is the poisonous illusion that a person must be flawless, pure, and morally spotless to deserve justice—and it's the very lie that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to operate in plain sight. He built his empire on exploiting society's prejudices, targeting poor and vulnerable girls precisely because he knew people would doubt them. When his crimes surfaced, the world didn't ask how he got away with it; it asked what his victims had done wrong. That obsession with perfection became his greatest shield—turning every imperfection into a reason for disbelief, every scar into supposed evidence of guilt.This narrative isn't just cruel—it's complicit. It teaches the powerful that they can destroy lives as long as their victims don't fit the fairy-tale mold of innocence. It conditions the public to defend predators and question survivors, ensuring the next Epstein will thrive in the same moral vacuum. The truth is, real victims are messy, human, and imperfect—and that humanity should never disqualify them from justice. The “perfect victim” never existed; she was invented by monsters who needed a way to keep their hands clean. The sooner we kill that myth, the sooner we end the culture that keeps making predators untouchable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Welcome to Part 5 of "Uncoupling the Myth" where Natasha and guests challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, Natasha was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking her for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices deserve more airtime. So in this series, we're amplifying real stories and offering a more hopeful, grounded, and nuanced view than what you typically hear about. To be clear; as both a relationship and sexuality expert, Natasha is not here to advocate for non-monogamy or monogamy—she's here to advocate for healthy, ethical relationships, no matter what form they take. Joining Natasha on this episode is Becca:  Becca is a single mom of three teens and a creative force in the world of digital and show design. After 23 years of marriage and a lifetime as what she calls a "good Molly Mormon woman," she made the bold decision to leave the LDS church in 2019—a turning point that transformed her sense of faith, identity, and freedom. In 2023, she and her then-partner began exploring ethical non-monogamy, an experience that challenged her ideas about connection and communication, and ultimately led her to rediscover her own strength and voice. Now in her mid-40s, Becca blends creativity and authenticity in her work and life, sharing her story of rebuilding, redefining love, and reclaiming herself after decades of living by others' expectations.   — Join Natasha February 11-17th 2026 on a cruise leaving out of Tampa, Florida. You can grab a package and work with Natasha on the ship. Sign up before January 1st and you get the early bird special: Natasha packages: $750 per couple $675 per couple - early bird (before January 1st) Payment plans are available. For further questions, email Mimi at unleashedvacations@gmail.com. Book now to make sure you don't miss out! See you on board. — To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. The intro and outro music for these episodes is by Otter Creek. Thank you for listening. And remember: Symmetry is now offering Ketamine services. To find out more, go to symcounseling.com/ketamine-services. There are also several upcoming workshops. Visit natashahelfer.com or symcounseling.com to find out more.

275: Del Bigtree is an Emmy Award-winning producer and a leading voice in the anti-vax movement as the founder of ICAN (Informed Consent Action Network). His latest documentary, An Inconvenient Study, reveals the shocking truth about unpublished research from Henry Ford Health - and why a study like this has never been done before. I've been telling everyone to watch this film - what Del discovered is eye-opening, and more people (especially new parents) need to hear this right now.  Topics Discussed: → Are vaccines actually “safe and effective”? → Why are there no long-term safety studies on childhood vaccines? → What did the Henry Ford Health vaccine study reveal - and why wasn't it published? → How are cancer drugs tested more thoroughly than childhood vaccines? → Why does Del Bigtree say being pro-vaccine is actually anti-science? Sponsored By: → BIOptimizers | For 15% off go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY. But if you are listening to this on the week from Nov 23 to Dec 3, you can get 25% off plus gifts with purchase on orders above $250. → Timeline | Visit https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology for 10% off your order of Mitopure! → Manukora | Go to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Go to https://www.fromourplace.com to save up to 35% sitewide now through December 2nd. Shop the Our Place Black Friday Sale right now, no code needed. → Everyday Dose | Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+. You'll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts by going to https://www.everydaydose.com/realfoodology or entering REALFOODOLOGY at checkout.  → Paleo Valley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. → Vimergy | New customers can save 20% off their first order! Visit https://www.vimergy.com and use the code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:52 - The Myth of ‘Safe & Effective' Vaccines  → 00:09:49 - Vaccine Safety Studies Don't Exist  → 00:28:25 - Henry Ford Health Study   → 00:37:45 - Vaccines + Autism  → 00:50:42 - Rushing Vaccines to Market → 00:55:08 - HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine → 01:00:03 - Why Henry Ford Health Study Wasn't Published → 01:05:16 - Making Anti-Vax Mainstream  → 01:10:07 - Impacts on Newborns    → 01:16:31 - Vaccine Debate & Next Steps    Show Links: → Watch: An Inconvenient Study  Check Out: → Instagram  Check Out Courtney:  →  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE →  Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! →  @realfoodology →  www.realfoodology.com →  My Immune Supplement by 2x4 →  Air Dr Air Purifier →  AquaTru Water Filter →  EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Genesee Herzberg joins Kyle to reflect on two decades in trauma work and 15 years inside the psychedelic ecosystem—from early MAPS conferences to running Sage Integrative Health. She traces how personal psychedelic experiences set her on a path of service, research at CIIS on MDMA-assisted therapy, and hands-on roles with MAPS: Zendo Project harm reduction, adherence rating, and ultimately serving as an MDMA therapist in clinical trials. Today she leads Sage, an integrative clinic (psychotherapy, psychiatry, bodywork, acupuncture, and functional nutrition) focused on ketamine-assisted therapy while preparing for MDMA's eventual approval. She also co-founded a sliding-scale KAP nonprofit (now Alchemy Community Therapy Center), co-edited Integral Psychedelic Therapy, and is helping to launch the International Alliance of MDMA Practitioners. In this episode From counterculture to mainstream: What's been gained—and lost—as psychedelics scaled. Accessibility vs. corporatization: Why cutting corners (prep/integration, therapeutic time) undermines outcomes and safety. "Myth of the magic pill": Psychedelics can catalyze change, but healing is an ongoing process anchored by integration. What good care looks like: Preparation → medicine sessions → robust integration, individualized cadence, and adding bodywork and functional medicine to address gut-brain links, mineral status, sleep, and somatic tension. Ketamine realities: Differences between psycholytic (talk-forward) and psychedelic (eyes-closed, inner-directed) dosing; why some need multiple sessions to build relationship with the medicine; risks of mail-order models (high dosing, poor screening/support), daily prescribing, addiction potential, cystitis, and safety concerns. Sitting, not guiding: The therapist's task is to follow the client's process; intervene sparingly and with consent—especially in trauma work where attuned co-regulation is essential. Multiple access pathways: Support for regulated clinical care and community, peer, and ceremonial models—paired with education and harm reduction (Zendo's SIT peer training and new crisis-responder training). The MDMA pause: Initial devastation at the FDA decision gave way to seeing benefits: time to strengthen ethics, accountability, training standards, and to temper hype-driven investment. Pace and ethics: Lessons from burnout; moving at the speed of trust; exploring "psychedelic business models" (stakeholder focus, distributed decision-making, employee ownership, public benefit structures). Resources & organizations mentioned Sage Integrative Health Alchemy Community Therapy Center (sliding-scale KAP) International Alliance of MDMA Practitioners Integral Psychedelic Therapy (edited by Genesee Herzberg, Jason Butler, Richard Miller) Takeaway: Thoughtful preparation, right-sized dosing, and committed integration—held within ethical, community-minded systems—turn powerful experiences into durable change.

In this episode, we take a close look at the growing complexity of legislation in the age of artificial intelligence and how longer, denser bills create new incentives for politicians to hide provisions that voters would never spot on their own. We also examine the Trump administration's new visa rules, including the unexpected decision to classify obesity as grounds for denial, and what this says about public policy and shifting cultural norms. We analyze Trump's proposal for $2,000 tariff-funded checks and the Supreme Court case that could unravel the entire tariff structure, followed by a deeper dive into the real economics of trade, revenue, and political incentives. We finish with a look at the housing market, the push for 50-year mortgages, and why extending loan terms does little to address the underlying supply constraints driving home prices and unaffordability. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:28 The Future of Legislation in the Age of AI 08:07 No Visas for Obese People 12:12 Foolishness of the Week: $2,000 Checks for All Americans 19:40 Trump's Political Gambit 22:35 Budget Deficits and the Myth of Tariff Revenue 28:13 The Housing Affordability Crisis 31:16 Mortgage Rates, Down Payments, and Lending Standards 35:56 The 50-Year Mortgage Proposal and Its Real Costs 45:08 30-Year vs 50-Year Mortgage Interest Rates 51:51 Are Tiny Homes the Solution? 53:50 How Politicians Could Implement 50-Year Mortgages 56:17 The Role of Banks in the Lending Business 57:18 What Mortgages and Loans Allow 01:03:20 Predictions for 50-Year Mortgages 01:07:01 Is Inflation Falling? 01:09:19 Conclusions on Mortgages and Lending 01:13:06 James's Personal Mortgage Story 01:15:41 The Problems with Higher Education and Student Loans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neko Case is out with a new album called Neon Grey Midnight Green. In conversation with Emily Fox, Case breaks down what spiderwebs can teach us about self-importance, what female and non-binary folks in the music industry have taught her about confidence and not caring about the male gaze and rock n’ roll’s mythology of “you’re lucky to be here.” “The mythology of you're lucky to be here of rock n’ roll… is very harmful and it's often leveraged to make people think that that theater wasn't built to play music in,” Case says. “Like really? That's weird because I don't know, there's a stage and you have a huge sound system in here. Gosh, I guess we could probably get together and make this happen.”Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey introduces Heike Yates, a midlife fitness expert with over 35 years of experience, an Iron Man triathlete, ultra marathon runner, author, and podcast host.   Heike shares her journey from Germany to the United States, her love for travel, and how she evolved her fitness career to focus on midlife women. The discussion covers maintaining fitness and health through midlife changes, including the importance of nutrition, stress management, and listening to one's body.   Heike emphasizes the need for realistic, sustainable changes in fitness routines and shares insights from her book and podcast, 'Pursue Your Spark.' The episode also touches on personal anecdotes, like Heike adjusting her fitness regime due to arthritis and the importance of a supportive and positive community.   Contact Heike Yates Website Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursueyourspark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-yates/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIeOesGLGAOD5RhI2KYjcA Podcast - Pursue Your Spark: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark-midlife-fitness-nutrition-mindset/id1231586317 Book - Pursue Your Spark   Snag your My Midlife Moxie Journal Digital Version My Midlife Moxie Journal   Join The Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie   Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Connect with Dr. Carol Lynn: Linkedin Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice!   *Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues. *As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Please note that this does not affect the price you pay for any item. The cost to you remains exactly the same, but using these links helps support our community and the resources we provide.           00:00 Introduction to Midlife Fitness 00:38 Welcome to Life Coach VFF Show 01:41 Meet Haika Yates: Midlife Fitness Expert 03:33 Haika's Journey from Germany to the US 06:18 The Evolution of Haika's Fitness Journey 08:37 Realistic Fitness Goals for Midlife Women 11:56 Implementing Sustainable Fitness Changes 15:51 Haika's Personal Fitness and Nutrition Strategies 17:19 Embracing New Activities Beyond Running 17:46 Finding Joy in New Hobbies 18:30 Empowering Clients with Choices 18:46 Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Adjustments 19:07 Managing Health Conditions Through Exercise 20:21 Listening to Your Body's Needs 21:36 Dealing with Stress and Energy Levels 25:09 Daily Routine and Intermittent Fasting 30:08 Importance of Nutrient Variety 30:41 Eliminating Negative Influences 31:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    

In this revealing episode, Meghan Farner and guest Michelle Stone explore the roots of polygamy in Latter-day Saint history, asking whether it truly originated with God or with men. Together they uncover scriptural context, historical distortions, and the divine truth about feminine worth.

What if the story you've been told about “overpopulation” is a lie? Historian Dr. Lina-Maria Murillo, author of Fighting for Control: Power, Reproductive Care, and Race in the U.S.–Mexico Borderlands, joins Saadia Khan to unravel a century of reproductive politics that have shaped how we talk about abortion, contraception, and “desirability.” The episode exposes how eugenics quietly evolved into modern population-control policies and why blaming poor folks for “too many children” masks the real crisis: resource hoarding and racial capitalism. From Mexican border clinics to U.S. legislative battles, this conversation challenges everything we think we know about reproductive rights. It's uncomfortable, revelatory, and necessary. Listen to understand why true reproductive justice means more than the right not to have children; it means the right to raise them in safety, dignity, and care. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can find more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠to help more people find us!  You can connect with Saadia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG ⁠⁠⁠@itssaadiak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠saadia@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Immigrantly Podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Immigrantly Uninterrupted⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for insightful podcasts. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're doing everything — checking tasks off the list, showing up for your business, your family, your goals — but somehow, you still feel like you're standing still. Your energy is low, your sleep is restless, and your presence feels scattered.In this episode, Melissa shares the truth about why constant action doesn't always equal growth — and how learning to slow down (the right way) creates the stability, clarity, and energy your body and business actually need to expand.This isn't about doing less. It's about doing what matters — and rebuilding the foundation that allows you to move faster, without breaking down.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:- The difference between slowing down to restore vs. slowing down from burnout- How nervous system regulation, hormones, and digestion create the foundation for sustainable business growth- Why your energy crashes, poor sleep, and brain fog are symptoms of dysregulation (not lack of discipline)- How to identify the actions that truly move the needle — and release the ones that drain you- The “peaceful productivity” framework that lets you build momentum and still feel calm- Two morning practices to reconnect your body before diving into your workdayTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Myth of Constant Action 02:00 When Your Body Starts Slowing You Down 06:00 Building the Foundations: Nervous System, Hormones, Digestion 11:00 Why Regulation Comes Before Growth 17:30 Client Story: Scaling Through Nervous System Safety 22:00 Peaceful Productivity and Intentional Action________________________________________________________________________RESOURCES:

The myth of the “perfect victim” is the poisonous illusion that a person must be flawless, pure, and morally spotless to deserve justice—and it's the very lie that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to operate in plain sight. He built his empire on exploiting society's prejudices, targeting poor and vulnerable girls precisely because he knew people would doubt them. When his crimes surfaced, the world didn't ask how he got away with it; it asked what his victims had done wrong. That obsession with perfection became his greatest shield—turning every imperfection into a reason for disbelief, every scar into supposed evidence of guilt.This narrative isn't just cruel—it's complicit. It teaches the powerful that they can destroy lives as long as their victims don't fit the fairy-tale mold of innocence. It conditions the public to defend predators and question survivors, ensuring the next Epstein will thrive in the same moral vacuum. The truth is, real victims are messy, human, and imperfect—and that humanity should never disqualify them from justice. The “perfect victim” never existed; she was invented by monsters who needed a way to keep their hands clean. The sooner we kill that myth, the sooner we end the culture that keeps making predators untouchable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The myth of the “perfect victim” is the poisonous illusion that a person must be flawless, pure, and morally spotless to deserve justice—and it's the very lie that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to operate in plain sight. He built his empire on exploiting society's prejudices, targeting poor and vulnerable girls precisely because he knew people would doubt them. When his crimes surfaced, the world didn't ask how he got away with it; it asked what his victims had done wrong. That obsession with perfection became his greatest shield—turning every imperfection into a reason for disbelief, every scar into supposed evidence of guilt.This narrative isn't just cruel—it's complicit. It teaches the powerful that they can destroy lives as long as their victims don't fit the fairy-tale mold of innocence. It conditions the public to defend predators and question survivors, ensuring the next Epstein will thrive in the same moral vacuum. The truth is, real victims are messy, human, and imperfect—and that humanity should never disqualify them from justice. The “perfect victim” never existed; she was invented by monsters who needed a way to keep their hands clean. The sooner we kill that myth, the sooner we end the culture that keeps making predators untouchable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This week, I talk with Wen-Yi Lee about her adult fantasy debut When They Burned the Butterfly—a fierce, Sapphic story of rage, inheritance, and transformation set in post-colonial Singapore. She shares how her homecoming to Singapore shaped this deeply personal book, how real history and mythology intertwined to form her world of fire magic and girl gangs, and why female rage and found family remain at the heart of her storytelling. We also dive into her creative process, from “chasing the shiny thing” when writing to reimagining real-life places and histories that have since disappeared. If you love Jade City, The Poppy War, or any fantasy that blazes with feminist fury, you will love When They Burned the Butterfly! Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

Send us a textYou've probably been told to start low ticket because it's easier to sell. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you overworked and underpaid?In this episode, I talk about the truth behind the low ticket trap and why so many women keep themselves small trying to be “accessible.” I'll show you how to shift your pricing, your energy, and your beliefs so your business finally supports you.You'll learn:The simple math that shows why low ticket keeps you stuck.How the belief “I am not enough” fuels burnout and hustle.How to price and sell from feminine alignment so you attract clients who value your work. If you are want to work with a business coach who will support you to grow your business in a way that honours your energy, dissolving the limits that are keeping you stuck, and play to your highest level, I'm your girl.Email me the word MINDSHIFT to apply to work with me.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:You ever have one of those mornings where your alarm goes off and before your feet even hit the floor, your brain's already sprinting a marathon? That was me — deep in my wake-up-and-grind era. I thought hustle meant purpose. That the more I did, the more I mattered. But here's the truth: busyness isn't purpose — it's a distraction from alignment.In this episode, we're redefining success from the inside out. You'll learn how to stop running on hustle fumes and start operating on peace fuel. We're getting real about what it means to live and lead from alignment — emotionally, spiritually, and energetically — so your peace isn't sacrificed for your productivity.Friend, this one's a heart check and a blueprint all in one. If you've been feeling stretched thin, restless, or like you're constantly doing but not becoming, this is your permission slip to slow down and sync up. Peace is not a pause in progress — it's the foundation that sustains it.

Allie Vasquez shares her powerful journey from teacher to top-producing agent, proving that real success comes from self-discipline, authenticity, and the courage to build a life that fits your true purpose.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/rising-strong-the-power-of-self-discipline-and-authentic-living-with-allie-vasquez/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent Podcast(00:08) - Guest Introduction: Allie Vasquez from Frederick, Maryland(00:17) - Allie Shares Her Journey in Real Estate(00:29) - From Buyer's Agent to Listing Leader(01:16) - Why Allie Feels Her Best After 10 Years in Real Estate(01:38) - The Myth of the Perfect Morning Routine(02:29) - Mental Health, Motherhood, and Finding a Realistic Balance(03:41) - Erica's Perspective on Self-Compassion and Adjusted Expectations(04:23) - The Importance of Listening to Your Needs(05:19) - Seasonality of Life and Self-Grace in Business(06:01) - Acts of Service as Compassionate Gifts(06:26) - Giving Practical Help to Others in Need(06:50) - Breaking Free from the Superhero Complex(07:06) - The Lies We Tell Ourselves as Agents(09:14) - Taking Total Ownership and Responsibility for Outcomes(10:20) - The Leap: Quitting Teaching to Pursue Real Estate Full-Time(11:11) - Burn the Boats: No Backup Plan(12:21) - Freedom Through Focus and Necessity(13:01) - Cutting the Safety Net and Mental Commitment(14:01) - Burning Bridges and Building a New Career Path(14:46) - Adjusting to the Entrepreneurial Mindset(15:36) - From Trailer Parks to Success Stories: Allie's Early Clients(17:30) - Building Community Through Cultural Connection(18:47) - Spanish Language as a Bridge to Opportunity(19:01) - The Birth of a Niche: Serving the Latino Community(20:21) - Leaving the Team and Building Solo Success(22:16) - Teaching Meets Real Estate: Shared Paths with Mattias(24:08) - The Power of Social Media and Authentic Branding(24:55) - Filtering Clients Through Authenticity(25:21) - Learning to Fire Clients with Confidence(25:30) - Why Allie Fired Her Entire Team(25:39) - Teaching vs. Leadership: Lessons Learned(27:00) - Discipline Over Motivation: Finding the Right People(27:47) - Recruitment Reality: Who Really Wants You?(28:30) - Quality Over Quantity in Team Building(29:02) - Teach a Man to Fish: Building True Independence(29:08) - The Flashy Trap of Real Estate Recruiting(30:25) - Surviving and Thriving Through Market Shifts(31:16) - The Competitive Fire That Fuels Success(31:23) - Golden Nuggets: The Power of Picking Up the Phone(33:08) - Finding Your “Layup” in Real Estate(33:44) - Simplicity Wins: The Free Tools That Build Business(34:15) - The Forgotten Art of Connection(34:26) - The Case for Reading Fiction(35:48) - “Discipline Is Destiny” and the Power of Small Habits(38:33) - Lessons from History and the Queen's Discipline(39:54) - Doing What You Don't Want to Do Builds Strength(40:31) - The Goggins Debate: Discipline vs. Extremes(41:41) - Consistency Creates Confidence and Cash Flow(42:16) - Candy Motivation: How Allie Turned Prospecting into a Game(44:07) - Authentic Conversations and Building Real Relationships(44:17) - Where to Find and Follow Allie Vasquez(45:01) - Closing Thoughts and Final Words(45:07) - Outro and DisclaimerContact Allie Vasquezhttps://allievrealty.com/https://youtube.com/@WalkersvilleLiving Remember, your best life starts the moment you choose authenticity over perfection. Keep building your discipline, your purpose, and your peace. To learn more, visit https://reiagent.com

Today, similar to our Patreon episode on Vampires, we are exploring the myth and lore of Sirens - and then taking a look at how they pop up in a repackaged way with conspiracies of today (in incel spaces and with the conspiracies of men becoming more womanly), and then we take a look at the more siren-like women throughout history - and Hollywood! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Matthew LaCroix is an author and ancient history expert who has extensively studied the secrets of lost civilizations, megaliths, earth cycles and ancient texts for two decades. SPONSORS https://www.amentara.com/go/dj - Use code DJ22 for 22% off your first order. https://www.irestore.com/dannyjones - Use code DANNYJONES & unlock HUGE savings. https://clean.ver.so/danny - Use code DANNY for 15% off your order. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Matt's YouTube:  @MatthewLaCroix  https://thestageoftime.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Merging academia & alternative history 09:06 - The history of humanity is wrong 22:12 - Lake Van in Turkey 30:51 - The ancient climate apocalypse 39:23 - Serapeum boxes & disrespectful Egyptians 46:23 - Largest underground cities in the world 52:33 - How real are the ancient Sumerian stories? 58:05 - The depth of Lake Van 01:08:03 - The moon is impossible 01:19:29 - Our society is growing less advanced 01:23:32 - Secret societies & suppressing ancient knowledge 01:35:56 - The controllers of our reality 01:45:13 - The ancient Egypt coverup 01:53:39 - Ancient tablets & magical civilizations 02:03:10 - Inconsistencies in religious texts 02:05:58 - Ancient Greek vs Hebrew 02:08:33 - The Ionis temple 02:18:58 - Dating Lake Van ruins - older than Gobekli Tepe 02:32:44 - The Trimurti 02:39:13 - The Anunnaki story & what Zecharia Sitchin got wrong 02:48:59 - The Myth of Adapa - oldest text ever written 02:57:26 - UFOs: ancient tech vs. government tech 03:04:58 - Plutarch & proof of Atlantis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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I built an online business that's now hitting nearly $1 M in revenue, and I didn't do it with a viral reel or a big team. I did it with a clear strategy, consistent execution and the right systems. In this video I'm breaking down my full income journey, the key things that worked (and what didn't), and how you can apply the same frameworks to your own business.⏱ Timestamps:0:00 — Introduction2:15 — My Business Journey: Year-by-Year Revenue5:40 — The Myth of Viral Growth8:30 — Part 1: Offer Suite Clarity12:05 — Part 2: Audience Strategy15:50 — Part 3: Content That Converts19:20 — Part 4: Sales Systems That Run Without Me23:00 — Lessons I'd Do Differently27:45 — Final Thoughts & Your Next StepsxxEllen________________________________________________________✅ Want to start your social media manager journey?Sign‑up for my FREE webinar on how to become a social media manager:https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/freewebinar

On this week's episode we're off to the least populated historic county of Wales, Radnorshire on the Welsh Marches!As for why Radnorshire has been so depopulated and wild for quite so long, it has a lot to do with war, and plenty to do with the Black Death. We discuss how these traumas, combined with the destruction of castles, have left the county speckled with desolate empty hillforts and ghost villages - a landscape filled with tales of murder and tragedy, as well as lots of fascinating superstitions...These include the ways in which 'Spirit Nights' were organised, how 'Sin Eaters' were employed to absorb the errors of the dead, and plenty else, from the donation of graveside 'Shovel Money' to 'Rag Knife Men' and the vigilante groups known as Rebecca and her Daughters. All this aside, we chat about the Cat Man of Radnor Forest, the drowned Giant's Graves now sunk within a reservoir, the Llandrindod Wells Sheela Na Gig, the county's link to the Elizabethan magus Doctor Dee, and plenty else besides, interspersed with some extracts from this Saturday's upcoming interview with award-winning Welsh storyteller and author Michael Harvey.All of which leads up to Martin's story for this week, "Davies and the Devil" through which a lowly orphan turns the tables on the Dark One across a hundred years of mischief.We hope that you enjoy the episode, and will speak to you again on Thursday with a new Three Ravens Bestiary episode all about Wargs and Werewolves and - if you're a Patreon supporter - our November Exclusive episode about the history and folklore of the Gunpowder Plot!The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every scroll, every sparkle, every “perfect” photo tells us that holiday joy means having it all together. But what if the real magic of the season isn't found in doing more, it's found in being present?In this installment of The Anti-Overwhelm Holiday Series, licensed therapist, educator, and mom coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC unpacks The Myth of the Perfect Holiday Mom. She shares honest stories, relatable humor, and practical ways to step away from comparison and step back into connection. Whether you're the “half-homemade holiday mom” or the one whose tree goes up in October, this episode will help you find more peace and less pressure.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONHow perfectionism hides behind “holiday spirit” and what it really costs momsWhy genuine joy has nothing to do with perfect photos or matching pajamasThe power of reframing perfection as presenceHow to quiet comparison culture and reclaim your peaceSmall, connection-based traditions that make the season more meaningfulTUNE IN TO LEARN4 Mindful Shifts to Ease Holiday OverwhelmRecognize the pressure disguised as “holiday spirit.”Reframe perfection into presence.Challenge comparison culture.Replace performance with connection.How to check in with yourself, even if your cards are already mailed and your house really does stay white.Gentle ways to bring calm, laughter, and light back into your holidays.TAKEAWAY MESSAGEThe holidays aren't about doing more; they're about feeling more connection, more peace, more you. When we trade performance for presence, we create moments that actually fill us up instead of draining us.Download your free reflection guide “Making Spirits Bright: Reflections for a More Meaningful Holiday” to help you slow down, savor small joys, and reconnect with what matters most: 

In this episode of the Smart Wealth & Retirement Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Jim Martin & Casey Bibb of Martin Wealth Solutions tackle one of the most common retirement questions — “Do I really need $1.5 million to retire comfortably?” Jim and Casey break down where that number comes from, why it's often misunderstood, and what truly determines how much you need. They discuss the key variables that shape your retirement number — lifestyle, spending habits, healthcare, taxes, and longevity — and explain how income planning can often matter more than your total account balance. Whether you're just starting to save or approaching the finish line, this episode helps you replace the guesswork with a plan that fits your real life — not a headline.

The First Thanksgiving wasn't a cheerful myth—it was born from starvation, epidemic, and uneasy diplomacybetween the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1620–1621. In this Terrifying & True deep-dive, we peel back comforting legend to confront the Great Dying, the stark winter that followed the Mayflower landfall, and the fragile accord brokered through Samoset, Squanto, and Massasoit. We unpack the mutual-defense treaty, the practical lifelines of corn, fish, and eels, the political subtext of the harvest feast, and the violence that erupted at Wessagusset—shattering illusions of lasting peace and exposing the cost paid by the people who were already here.Inside this episode:Before the feast: The Great Dying, empty villages, and a winter of hunger.First contact: Samoset's greeting, Squanto's lifesaving know-how, and Massasoit's calculus.Terms of survival: The treaty, visits, disarmament, and why both sides accepted the risk.The three-day “thanksgiving”: Hunting, politics, and grief at the same table.Wessagusset turns deadly: Tension, betrayal, and brutal spectacle on a palisade.Myth vs. memory: How a story of survival became a national legend—and what it leaves out.If you want true history—uncomfortable, meticulously told, and eerily human—this is the real story behind the holiday. We're telling that story tonight.

In this myth-busting episode, we dive deep into the age-old warning that has haunted runners for decades: "You're going to destroy your knees." We expose the flaw in the common "wear and tear" analogy, explaining why your body isn't a static machine but a dynamic system built to adapt and grow. We put on our lab coats to reveal the groundbreaking science that turns this myth on its head, detailing how running is actually protectivefor long-term joint health. We'll explain how running strengthens your bones via Wolff's Law and how the repetitive impact acts as a vital pump, nourishing avascular cartilage—the sponge-like tissue that cushions your joints. You'll learn the difference between the constant, static load of excess weight (a proven risk factor for arthritis) and the adaptive, dynamic load of running, which builds stronger, more resilient tissue with every step.We also provide a clear, practical guide for how to run smarter and protect your joints for a lifetime. Learn how to manage impact forces by increasing your cadence (aiming for $approx 170-180$ steps per minute) and the crucial role of strength training—specifically targeting your glutes and hips—in stabilizing the entire kinetic chain. We address the most common causes of running-related knee pain, explaining that issues like runner's knee are overwhelmingly caused by training errors ("too much, too soon") and muscular imbalances, not a fundamental breakdown of the joint itself. Finally, we explore the vast, unspoken benefits of running, confirming its status as one of the single best activities for boosting your cardiovascular health, metabolic function, and mental well-being.We are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns·  Our website: www.marathonmedia.us ·  Our Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ ·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com

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Welcome to Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio! I'm Cleve Gaddis—here to help you move from novice to confident pro so buying and selling real estate is clear, simple, and worry-free. In this episode, we've got a mix of fun, facts, and a little myth-busting: Metro Atlanta Real Estate Update: We'll start with the latest 7-day snapshot of new listings, pendings, and sold homes so you can stay on top of what's happening in today's housing market. Something You Should Know About North Georgia: Forget cleaning out the junk drawer—it's time to dream a little bigger! We're diving into 100 things to do in the North Georgia Mountains before you die—from hiking waterfalls and sipping local wine to exploring small-town gems. Real Estate Myth That Makes Every Agent's Eye Twitch: You've heard it before—“Let's price it high and see what happens.” Today, we're breaking down why overpricing your home is one of the most costly mistakes sellers can make. Listener Chuck from Marietta asks, “What's one myth about selling a home that drives you crazy when you hear it?” We'll unpack how overpricing hurts visibility, drags out days on market, and often leads to lower final sales prices. Plus, I'll share how our Upside Program helps sellers price strategically, market smartly, and get top dollar with less stress. Got a question or comment? Visit GoGaddisRadio.com to connect, push back, or subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Todd Graves is one of my favorite living founders. He owns over 90% of Raising Canes — a business that is worth at least $20 billion. Todd's maxim is "Do one thing and do it better than anyone else." It is impossible not to be inspired by his terminator levels of determination. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Episode show notes: ⁠https://www.davidsenra.com/episode/to... Made possible by Ramp: ⁠⁠https://ramp.com⁠⁠ HubSpot: ⁠⁠https://hubspot.com⁠⁠ Function: ⁠https://functionhealth.com/senra⁠ Chapters 00:00 The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Sleep and Business Obsession 02:13 The Birth of Raising Cane's: Overcoming Skepticism 03:29 Inspiration from In-N-Out Burger 07:17 The Importance of Quality and Focus 14:49 The Journey to Success: Hard Work and Sacrifice 19:21 The Early Days: Building Raising Cane's from Scratch 21:23 Financing the Dream: Unconventional Paths 32:28 The Relentless Pursuit of Success 33:02 Commitment and Oaths: The Camping Trip 34:02 Fanaticism and Relentless Focus 34:53 Learning from Others and Continuous Improvement 35:06 The Never-Satisfied Mindset 36:04 The Importance of Founders in Business 39:55 The Purpose Beyond Profit 51:52 Financing the Dream: Credit Cards and SBA Loans 55:47 Building the First Restaurant 57:56 Expanding the Vision 58:59 Positive Motivational Management 01:00:51 Creating a Coaching Culture 01:01:42 Intrinsic Motivation vs. Titles 01:02:41 The Importance of Being Present 01:06:35 Respect, Recognition, and Rewards 01:09:12 The Power of Encouragement 01:18:10 The Myth of Delegation 01:22:57 Focus on What You Do Best 01:30:07 Dining at Jiro in Tokyo 01:30:59 The Franchise Model Debate 01:32:50 Challenges of Franchising 01:35:21 Building a Business Authentic to You 01:37:07 Financing and Expansion Strategies 01:49:13 Surviving Hurricane Katrina 01:55:48 Lessons from Estée Lauder 01:58:06 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Dr. Zach Bush spent years working in hospice care, witnessing hundreds of patients in their final moments. That experience taught him profound lessons about how to live. In this episode, he shares what he's learned about presence, beauty, fear, and what it means to reconnect with nature. The conversation explores how our thoughts shape physiology, why regenerative farming matters, and how playfulness and authenticity are essential for healing.==========OUR GUEST==========Zach Bush, MD is a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. He is internationally recognized for his work in microbiome science, regenerative farming, and deep systems health. Zach's mission centers around the intersection of human and planetary health, cellular intelligence, and conscious evolution.==========ZACH BUSH==========

Today's True Weird Stuff - Gorillas in the Myth   Long before Bigfoot roamed through modern folklore, there was another giant said to haunt the jungles. For centuries, explorers called it a monster, a savage man-beast that couldn’t possibly exist. Then one day, proof was uncovered. From cryptid legend to reality, this is the tale of the gorilla and its emergence from the mythical shadows.

Most men think the X Factor - that magnetic presence of strong, capable men - is something you're born with. It's not. It's built through five rules that any man can follow. In this Friday Field Note, Ryan Michler breaks down the simple, actionable formula that will make you more influential, bold, and courageous - and help you create the life and relationships you want. The 5 Rules Every Man Must Follow: Be Strong - build the trifecta: physical, mental, and emotional strength Be Emotionally Stable - create safety and calm for your family and team Be Kind - true kindness comes from power, not weakness Be Discerning - not everyone deserves your time or vulnerability Be Courageous - take action even when you're scared SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 - What Is the X Factor? 00:30 - The Myth of the X Factor 02:58 - Rule #1: Be Strong 07:18 - Rule #2: Be Emotionally Stable 11:11 - Rule #3: Be Kind 13:20 - Rule #4: Be Discerning 18:04 - Rule #5: Be Courageous 24:15 - The Iron Council Promo 24:50 - Closing Challenge Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready