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You know that feeling when you try so hard to seem normal that you become a weirdo? Self-improvement works the exact same way. The more you chase happiness, the further it runs. The more validation you seek, the emptier you feel. This episode breaks down 7 painful paradoxes when we take on personal growth — psychological traps where trying harder makes things worse. We dig into King George VI's stutter, Carl Jung's shadow work, and why Steve Jobs getting fired was the best thing that happened to him. You'll learn why over-planning destroys resilience, why self-help books can quietly wreck your confidence, and why real change happens slower, yet more easily, than you think. Takeaways: Stop directly chasing happiness. Let it arrive as a byproduct of living with purpose. Build self-worth internally. External validation is a leaky bucket you can never fill. Accept your flaws before fixing them. Rejection breeds resistance, not change. CTA: Press play and learn why the hardest part of growth is knowing when to stop trying so hard. SPONSORS ☺️ MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com
Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 preview episode of this month's premium version of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores how meaningful change comes from raising the minimum standards you're willing to accept in your life rather than constantly chasing your maximum potential. She explains how relationships, health, business, and personal growth are shaped by the baseline behaviors and expectations we consistently maintain, and shares how powerful catalysts like frustration, embarrassment, or simply being fed up can push us to establish a new standard. Rachel encourages listeners to identify an area where they're ready to say “never again” and use that feeling as motivation to create a higher baseline they can actually sustain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
No one looks for difficulties in life; they just come. And storms come in many forms—some are physical, others are emotional, many are spiritual. This well-known story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee holds several helpful guidelines for those of us navigating problems.I. Accept the Regularity (v. 35a)II. Look for the Promises (v. 35b)III. Invite Jesus Into Your Boat (vv. 36-37)IV. Take Your Cues From Him (v. 38)V. Swap Fear for Faith (vv. 39-40)VI. Find the Purpose (v. 41)Learn Your Bible: Meditate on Isaiah 41:9-10 this week and rest in the knowledge that, no matter what storms you're walking through, Jesus is walking with you.Love Your Neighbor: Ask a friend or loved one who's going through a storm of their own how you can help strengthen and encourage them.Live in Freedom: Ask the Lord to reveal areas of your life in which you're allowing fear to overshadow your faith and obstruct your obedience to Him.
Happiness isn't a destination, it's a way of traveling. It is the natural by-product of living with faith and gratitude, and a sure sign that we are aligned with our good. From this happy, expectant state, we become receptive to intuitive guidance, positive coincidences, unexpected opportunities, and the grace through which good health, greater happiness, love, success, prosperity, and wealth flow into our experience. In this episode, Darrell Fusaro explores how fear, worry, and disappointment can become bad habits, and shares how to establish new healthier & happier ones. Your good desire is a gift from God already granted. Accept it, give thanks, let it go with a full trust, and follow the inspired leads — just like connecting the dots — that appear. For more information and/or to contact us go to: https://www.darrellanded.com/ To become a Patreon contributor vist the link: https://www.patreon.com/funniestthing Order a copy of, "The Great Seal: The Symbolic Guide for Happy and Successful Living" at: https://a.co/d/0f3dVXzx Order a copy of, "Step Out Boldly: The Hidden Meaning of The Statue of Liberty" at: https://a.co/d/01f77Cvw Email us directly at: DarrellandEd@gmail.com For more about Darrell Fusaro visit: www.DarrellFusaro.com Links to today's books: "Around the Year with Emmet Fox" https://a.co/d/08LDLxj3 "Your Word is Your Wand" by Florence Scovel Shinn https://a.co/06dG9qoa
On this week's Best Of Lions, Costa & Jansen discuss whether they'd take a certain deal with the devil to guarantee success in the 2026 season. Then, Karsch & Anderson talk with NBC Sports' Jason Garrett; Valenti & Rico point out the issue with Lions fans' "Super Bowl or bust" mindset, and much more!
Ike Reese and Eliot Shorr-Parks examine the shift in team leadership for the Sixers following the arrival of LeBron James. They discuss Joel Embiid's potential reaction to the new hierarchy.
What should a church do if someone wins the lottery and wants to tithe from the proceeds? The question is more complicated than it first appears. On one hand, churches should teach biblical stewardship and encourage generosity. On the other hand, gambling raises serious concerns about wisdom, exploitation, addiction, and the source of financial gain. In this episode, we discuss how church leaders can think carefully, pastorally, and biblically about whether to accept a tithe from lottery winnings. The post Should a Church Accept a Tithe from a Lottery Winner? appeared first on Church Answers.
Nick and Jonathan react to Anthony Lima's comments about how the Browns quarterback competition ended. Then, they're joined by Christopher Price of The Boston Globe, and they talk about the longevity of the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story.
Nick and Jonathan react to comments made by Anthony Lima this week. The guys ask whether they're in the wrong by not accepting Deshaun is better than Shedeur.
Ken argues that everyone actually inside the building during camp—coaches, staff, and even opposing teams—consistently rated Deshaun Watson ahead of Shedeur Sanders, and that diehard Sanders fans are simply refusing to accept a reality that doesn't match their expectations. He floats the idea that Todd Monken benching Sanders for a few weeks could actually help him develop behind an inexperienced offensive line, but admits fans will never give Monken credit for that reasoning if it doesn't pan out immediately. Ken also updates his early 2027 quarterback draft watch list, swapping in Darian Mensah, before pivoting to a preview of his take on this year's Guardians team on its own merits.
Walking away from a corporate job can mean walking away from more than a paycheck.Sometimes, you are also leaving behind the identity you built around the title.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why attachment to status can keep talented people trapped—and why becoming an entrepreneur often requires embracing the humility of starting over.A prestigious title can feel powerful.But if losing it makes you afraid to pursue something bigger, that title has become an anchor.Your real value comes from your ability to execute, solve problems, and create results without depending on someone else's company name.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why corporate titles can become deeply tied to personal identity• How status and prestige can make entrepreneurship feel like a step backward• Why being willing to become a beginner again creates opportunity• How execution and self-reliance become your strongest assets outside the corporate worldThe truth is simple:You do not need an impressive title to build something impressive.Drop the ego.Accept the beginner stage.Trust the skills you have developed.Then prove your value through what you create in the marketplace.When you stop letting the old title define you, you create room to build a new identity around ownership, execution, and results.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
The top comment on the Patrick Clancy video says the caregivers made Lindsay Clancy sick with thirteen drugs in four months, no one tested her hormones, and Patrick was in the basement or in New York. Most of that comment holds up.The New Yorker reported thirteen psychiatric drugs over four months. Patrick's own wrongful-death lawsuit says eight of them were prescribed inside a three-week window between Nov. 16 and Dec. 5, 2022. Both Patrick and Lindsay are suing her providers for failing to coordinate her care. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked the prosecution's rebuttal psychiatrist, Dr. Avram Mack, whether her thyroid should have been checked before stacking psychiatric medications, and Mack agreed in general terms. Lindsay's own journal, read in court, says she felt less connected to Callan after she stopped breastfeeding. Her coworker Margaret Hamp testified they worked night shifts together.Patrick did work from the basement. The New York trip was two nights in November 2022, followed by four days in San Francisco with Cora. The weekly guys' night the comment mentions doesn't appear in any testimony I can find.What that comment describes is the defense's case. It's a fair reading of the record. It's not evidence Patrick did anything wrong on Jan. 24.The segment is built around a different Patrick fact. Nurse practitioner Rebecca Jollotta testified she raised bipolar disorder with the couple weeks before the killings, and Patrick told her his wife was not bipolar. Every expert who examined Lindsay afterward, both sides, put her somewhere on that spectrum.Five comments checked: Patrick's help, Patrick's move, the profiler who wasn't FBI, the medication count, and what a verdict does. Blaming the system is a legitimate argument. So is asking what Patrick heard and didn't want to hear.END LINKSListen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#LindsayClancy #PatrickClancy #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #LindsayClancyTrial #PostpartumPsychosis #Duxbury #TrueCrimePodcast #ClancyTrial #MassachusettsTrial
Deshaun Watson apologizes to fans for lashing out after his preseason performance, but Ken isn't buying it. Ken lays out why he can't accept the apology, from his belief Watson will end up trashing Cleveland on a player podcast down the road to his stance that fans have every right to boo. Ken and Anthony also dig into whether Todd Monken deserves trust for making the call, and Ken admits he doesn't want Watson back next year no matter how this season goes.
Start Living Sustainable | Wellness Coach, How to Live Toxic Free for Health-Conscious Women
Sometimes the truth we didn't expect is exactly what we needed to see. Those light-bulb and aha moments can help us see our health, our homes, and our everyday choices in a new light. In this episode, discover how to accept new awareness, practice what you now know, and turn truth into healthier choices—without fear, guilt, or overwhelm.
Bear Bets is back with it's 2026 NFL Preview with Chris "The Bear" Fallica, Sammy P, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill.The gentlemen breakdown their best bets for the 2026 NFL season including whether or not we are disrespecting the defending Super Bowl Champs Seattle Seahawks, if the New England Patriots are taking a step back and if the Dallas Cowboys are the real deal this season.The Guys also chat about who is going to win the NFC North. In a wide open division where anyone can win, will the Detroit Lions hold off the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Chicago Bears. They also chat about the wide open Defensive Rookie of the Year award where Rueben Bain Jr., Jacob Rodriguez, Arvell Reese and R Mason Hunter all have chances to win. The guys have plenty of NFL Awards Futures bets including Justin Jefferson being a great bet for the Offensive Player of the Year.Finally, the guys give their best bets for Super Bowl LXI. CHAPTERS:0:00 INTRO4:40 Bengals Biggest Sleeper Pick?7:50 Are Chiefs & Mahomes Back?9:50 Wide Open Defensive Rookie of the Year Race13:00 Patriots & Maye Regression in 2026?17:30 Dallas Cowboys: NFC's Best Team?20:45 Coach of the Year21:50. Who is Going To Win The NFC North?25:00 Protector of the Year?28:30 Top Scoring Team In NFL31:00 Should Fernando Mendoza Start?33:00 Fading The Browns36:10 Justin Jefferson For Offensive Player of the Year39:10 Are The Colts Worth Betting?41:00 Are The Houston Texans Being Slept On?42:20 Jalyx Hunt Over Sacks44:00 More NFL Awards Futures47:00 Best Bets For Super Bowl LXI: Rams?50:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThis episode explores the profound love of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its biblical foundation, its impact on believers, and how understanding this love can strengthen faith and assurance. It encourages Christians to trust in God's love, rely on His Word, and deepen their relationship with Christ.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Love of Jesus and Its Significance02:21 The Biblical Foundation of God's Love in Romans and John04:37 How the Cross Demonstrates God's Love for Us07:20 The Assurance We Have in God's Love and Salvation09:12 Knowing the Truth About Jesus Through Scripture12:01 Growing in Love and Confidence in God's Promises13:26 Confession, Sin, and the Confidence of Forgiveness14:56 The Bible as the Reliable Source of God's Love18:14 Evidence of Jesus' Life and Love from the Apostles21:46 Overcoming Doubts About God's Love Through Scripture23:34 Living with Confidence in God's Unfailing Love27:26 Our Identity in Christ and Belonging to Him30:42 Relying on Christ's Strength in Weakness32:20 Revisiting 'Jesus Loves Me' as Adults for Spiritual Renewal33:06 Invitation to Accept and Trust in God's LoveConnect with Me! Newsletter and Podcasts: https://icandopodcast.comBlogs: https://benjaminlee.blogBooks: https://benjaminlee.blog/books-2/Apparel: https://benjaminlee.blog/resources/#!/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=h9-JkT27jwynZZ-X
This is Part 1 of a three part series on Christian living: Stay in the book. Stay on your knees. And stay after souls. Listen in as we delve into Bible study basics, covering translations, tools, methods, and motivations for reading God's Word and hiding it in our hearts. Show Notes VERSES CITED: James 1:5 - "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God...." Acts 8:30-39 - “...Do you understand what you are reading?” John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son...." Jeremiah 33:3 - “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things....” Psalm 119:160 - “The entirety of Your word is truth....” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - "Love is patient, love is kind...." John 14:26 – “...the Holy Spirit ... will teach you all things....” John 16:8 – “...convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment….” John 16:13 – “However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth....” 1 John 2:27 – “As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you....” Philippians 1:6 - "...he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion...." Psalm 19:1 - “The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork...." Romans 5:8 - "...while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." John 1:1-4 - “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God...." Proverbs 14:12 - “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” John 14:6 - “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life....” Jeremiah 17:9 - “The heart is more deceitful than all else...." Luke 9:23 - “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross...." Matthew 7:13-14 - “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad....” Psalm 25:8-9 - “Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way....” Psalm 119:98-100 - “Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies....” James 3:17 - “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle....” James 3:15 - "...not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic." 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - “...God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise...." Romans 12:2 - "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed....” Ephesians 5:26 - "cleansed and sanctified and conformed to the image of Christ....” 1 John 2:16 - “...the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the boastful pride of life.” Philippians 3:7-10 - “But whatever things were gain to me, these things I count as loss....” Acts 7:11 - “...examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.” Romans 14:1-6 - "Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment...." Galatians 1:6-9 - “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you....” Acts 4:12 - “...no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” RELATED LINKS: Prayer Guide for Bible Readers Bible Study Fellowship One-Year Bible Reading Plan Free Books of the Bible Printable More Free Printable Prayer Guides Daily Bible Study Notes Template New American Standard Bible (NASB) New King James Version (NKJV) English Standard Version (ESV) New International Version (NIV) YouVersion Bible App Verses Bible Memory App BibleHub Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Sermon Notes Template for Kids Ep 28: Bible Memory Tips EP 85: Memorize Proverbs 3 with Me Charlotte Mason's method of Scripture memory Awana Bible Memory Resources for Families STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
Most people ask, “Why does this keep happening to me?” Why do I keep attracting the same relationships? The same drama? The same type of business partner? The same disappointments? In this powerful solo mentor session, Emily gets uncomfortable and challenges you to start asking a much harder question: What about me keeps drawing this in? Because the people you attract are often connected to the standards you live by - what you tolerate, what you consume, and what you consistently practice when nobody is watching. Emily breaks down the Law of Magnetism and why your life can become a reflection of your identity long before you realize it. She also shares personal stories from seasons when she had to raise her own standards and become more intentional about who and what she allowed into her life. This episode is not about being perfect or having it all figured out. It's about being willing to take an honest look at yourself and ask: Am I actually becoming the person I say I want to be? Because if you want better relationships, better opportunities, and a life that's aligned with your God-given calling, the work doesn't start with everyone else. It starts with you. What You'll Learn: The Law of Magnetism and what it says about what you attract How your habits, discipline, and values shape what you allow into your life What faith can teach you about relationships and identity How what you believe you deserve shapes your choices and growth How raising your standards and embracing your God-given gifts can create deeper fulfillment Timestamps: (02:40) - When Life Gets You Off-Track from Your Purpose (06:42) - Why Do I Keep Attracting This? (08:16) - The Law of Magnetism: What You're Really Attracting (09:59) - How Your Discipline and Character Shape What You Attract (14:43) - Being Clear About the Qualities You Want in Others (20:14) - Do You Possess Those Qualities Yourself? (22:22) - What Dating Taught Emily About Raising Her Standards (27:17) - How Faith Changes What You Are Willing to Accept (31:27) - What Happens When You Stop Forcing What Isn't for You (34:11) - The Identity Thermostat: Why You Keep Returning to the Same Level (38:07) - How We Self-Sabotage Our Growth (39:21) - Finding Your Glory Zone and Stepping Fully into Your God-Given Calling More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website | https://meetemilyford.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/ FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover
Ste brings you the latest LFC news, including Curtis Jones travelling to Milan for a medical at Inter, Ifeanyi Ndukwe's Levante loan and more! Redmen TV FPL code: u9uxsp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you an overachieving director, VP, or enterprise tech leader who has spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, yet feels an unshakeable urge to stop postponing the personal legacy projects that matter most? In this transparent guest conversation, host Billy Keels sits down with Rupinder Mangat—a veteran technology executive with over 30 years leading enterprise sales, business strategy, and global initiatives at industry titans like Gartner, IBM, and Microsoft. Rupinder shares her remarkable trajectory as a British expat transitioning into corporate America, revealing the exact moment a near-miss subway injury forced her to stop doubting her value, sign her voluntary retirement agreement, and embrace true schedule sovereignty. Discover how to transfer top-tier corporate assets like "influencing without authority" into independent assets, overcome the emotional friction of surrendering your company badge, and build a vibrant second-act venture that serves underserved professional communities entirely on your own terms.
Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Dating, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Mindset, Happiness
Have you spent years — maybe decades — building a yoga practice or physical discipline, only to reach a point where your body simply won't cooperate the way it used to?If the one thing that once grounded you, defined you, and kept you regulated is starting to slip away — this episode is going to meet you exactly where you are.My guest is Harmony Slater — one of fewer than 20 people in the world to hold the highest level Ashtanga yoga certification, earned through 15 years of immersive training in India. A certified mastery coach and breathwork trainer, Harmony has spent over 25 years helping women navigate midlife transitions, identity shifts, and the particular grief that comes when the body you've relied on starts to change.In this conversation we go deep on why the intense physical practices so many women depend on eventually stop working — and what becomes possible when they do. We explore how the nervous system learns to stay regulated under stress, why body awareness matters more than any pose you can hold, and why the present moment is the only place real choice actually lives.This one is for the high achievers, the disciplined movers, the women who built their identity around what their bodies could do — and who are now being asked to find themselves somewhere new.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your yoga practice was always about more than flexibility — and how it was quietly training your nervous system to stay regulated under discomfortWhat happens to your sense of self when the body you've relied on for control and accomplishment stops responding the way it used toThe difference between living as a human being versus a human doing — and why high achievers struggle most with this shiftWhy your thoughts aren't where you'll find the truth — and why Harmony points you to the heart and body insteadHow midlife women return to nervous system regulation without an hour and a half on the matA hand-on-heart breathing exercise you can try while you listen — a gentle way to feel into your own body awareness right nowWhy the present moment is the only place you can make a real choice — and how tracking breath and sensation gets you thereHow a two-minute breathing practice can bring your nervous system back into regulation on even the hardest daysWhat coming home to yourself actually asks of you — and why it's simpler than you thinkWhether your yoga practice, running routine, or physical identity is falling away in midlife — this conversation gives you something more portable and more permanent than any pose: a way back to yourself through breath, body, and the quiet wisdom of the present moment.Much love and freedom,LaurieFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseWant to try somatic work for free? Download my somatic exercises on Insight Timer and start reconnecting with your body today.Connect with me:If you're local to the South Bay, join me at Harmony Yoga in Hermosa Beach for a four-week somatic and yoga course — Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting September 3rd.Click here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoWebsiteInstagramSubstackConnect with Harmony:WebsiteInstagramWant a simple way to settle your nervous system between meetings, in the car, or before bed? Download Harmony's FREE Breathwork Practice For Stress-Reduction and use it anywhere you need to find calm.Harmony mentioned the research coming out of the HeartMath Institute on heart consciousness. If you want to look into it yourself, you can find them here.Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.
Mental health is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation in sports. In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we sit down with Braden Brown, Associate Athletic Director of Mental Health for BYU Athletics, to discuss how athletes can train their minds just like they train their bodies. Braden explains why working with a mental health professional can be every bit as valuable as working with a strength coach, nutritionist, or position coach—and why asking for help should be viewed as a commitment to getting better, not a sign of weakness. We also discuss handling pressure and intrusive thoughts, perfectionism and imposter syndrome, competing without becoming combative, the unique pressures facing female athletes, what parents can do to support their kids, and the importance of developing an identity beyond sports. This is an important conversation for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to better understand the mental side of sports.Instagaram and facebook handles@Drbradenbrown00:32:17 - Meet Braden Brown: Mental Health at BYU Athletics00:33:12 - How Mental Health in Sports Has Changed00:36:01 - What Braden Does With BYU Athletes00:38:13 - Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health00:39:27 - Asking for Help Is a Sign of Strength00:43:08 - Why Elite Athletes Are Talking About Mental Health00:45:34 - Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body00:47:13 - Understanding Yourself as an Athlete00:50:09 - Handling Pressure: Notice, Accept, Commit00:52:30 - Perfectionism, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome00:54:54 - Compete Without Being Combative00:58:55 - Mental Health & Female Athletes01:02:32 - What Parents of Athletes Need to Know01:03:39 - Parents: Listen More, Coach Less01:05:51 - Talk to Your Kids About More Than Sports01:07:09 - The Danger of an Athlete-Only Identity01:08:27 - Who Are You Without Your Sport?01:14:01 - Building an Identity Beyond Athletics01:15:52 - How Serving Others Helps Mental Health01:20:50 - Keep Youth Sports Fun01:24:41 - Closing Thoughts & Connecting With Braden⸻Especially for Athletes:Website: https://e4a.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/X: https://x.com/E4AfamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQJoin the conversation using #E4APodcast⸻Credits: Hosted by Dustin SmithProduced by E4A and IMAGINATE STUDIO
The Abundance Journey: Accelerating Revenue With An Abundance Mindset
The guidance you've been searching for may have been with you all along. The real challenge is learning how to recognize Divine wisdom beneath fear, overthinking, and the pressure to get everything right.In this joyful conversation, Elaine Starling welcomes author, spiritual instructor, angel communicator, and modern mystic Ann Albers to explore the powerful connection between self-love and Divine guidance. Ann shares the extraordinary path that took her from engineering to more than 30 years of communicating with angels, along with the simple principle she uses to evaluate guidance: does it genuinely resonate?You'll discover why self-love is not about being positive all the time, how self-acceptance helps you naturally rise into greater alignment, and why relaxing your mental grip makes it easier to receive the next inspired impulse. Ann also shares a practical way to tune into the vibration of love before asking for guidance, plus remarkable stories about manifestation, trust, grief, joy, and letting The Divine handle the HOW.Topics Covered (add timestamps if available)• 0:00 How do you know whether you're receiving Divine guidance or listening to fear?• 2:40 Connecting with The Divine through breath, Intention, and shared energy• 8:02 From engineer to angel communicator: Ann's unexpected spiritual path• 11:34 The simplest test for guidance: Does it resonate?• 13:28 Why Ann defines abundance as happiness• 16:52 Why “you cannot listen when you're talking” applies to your busy mind• 18:46 Intention, Grateful Curiosity, and Celebrating in Advance• 19:57 Ann's remarkable $44,152 manifestation story• 22:11 Why we make Divine co-creation harder than it needs to be• 24:41 Self-acceptance as the foundation of self-love• 26:39 What self-love really means when you're sad, angry, grieving, or struggling• 30:33 Trusting that life can ultimately work on your behalf• 31:27 Why Divine guidance arrives “now, now, now” instead of as a five-year plan• 34:35 Two practical steps to receive clearer guidance• 37:16 Ann's free weekly Messages from Ann & the Angels• 39:53 Ann's simplest invitation: Find something you love and do it• 42:25 Playfully trusting The Divine in ordinary life• 46:45 The incomprehensible amount of love available to youYouTube tip: These timestamps can double as Chapters.Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)• You are the ultimate authority in your own life. Even spiritual guidance should resonate, feel inspiring, or feel naturally right to you.• Self-love begins with self-acceptance. You do not have to deny sadness, anger, grief, or frustration in order to be spiritual or receive guidance.• When you have done what you know to do, stop mentally spinning and “delegate up.” A relaxed mind has more room to receive a new thought, signal, or impulse.• Love, joy, appreciation, and kindness help tune you to the frequency on which Divine guidance is easier to perceive.• Guidance is often immediate and organic. The next right step may seem completely unrelated to the solution your mind is trying to manufacture.• Grateful Curiosity turns your relationship with The Divine into a playful partnership instead of a problem-solving struggle.• There is more love and support available to you than you can comprehend — and the more you receive, the more there is to receive.Step-by-Step Process SharedAnn's “Get in the Vibration of Love” Guidance Practice1. Accept yourself exactly where you are. → Acknowledge what you are feeling without judgment. Self-acceptance is already an act of love.2. Temporarily set the problem aside. → Stop trying to force the answer so your mind has room to listen.3. Think of someone or something you genuinely love or appreciate. → Choose anything that naturally opens your heart.4. Feel the love in your body. → Relive why you love that person, animal, memory, experience, or even a favorite treat.5. Let go of the object and stay with the feeling. → Rest in the vibration of love itself.6. Ask your question and notice what comes first. → Trust the first feeling, thought, image, or inner impulse that arises.Listen to the episode for Ann's lived examples of using these principles with manifestation, grief, decisions, money, unexpected problems, and everyday spiritual guidance.Questions Answered in This Episode• How can I tell the difference between fear, mental noise, and genuine Divine guidance?• What caused Ann Albers to leave engineering and begin communicating with angels professionally?• What does abundance mean when you begin with spiritual alignment instead of external circumstances?• Why is self-acceptance so important when I want my outer life to change?• How can I hear guidance more clearly when I'm worried, grieving, angry, or overwhelmed?• Why does trying harder sometimes make spiritual guidance harder to receive?• What can I do right now to tune into the vibration of love before asking for direction?• How can I make my relationship with The Divine more playful, trusting, and practical?Pull Quotes“You're the authority in your own life.” — Ann Albers“Self-love is truly accepting that you're a Divine being, no matter what's going on at the surface.” — Ann Albers“Get in the vibration of love first.” — Ann AlbersFree GiftFree weekly newsletter from Ann & the Angels — Messages from Ann & the Angels offers inspiration, channeled angelic wisdom, personal stories, and practical tips to help you deepen your connection with spirit and apply spiritual principles in everyday life.• https://www.visionsofheaven.comShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Resources Mentioned in This Episode• Messages from Ann & the Angels — https://www.visionsofheaven.com• Celebrate in Advance — Elaine's practice of choosing an Intention, feeling the experience in advance, and remaining open with Grateful Curiosity.• Reverend Michael Beckwith's Four Levels of Consciousness — To Me, By Me, Through Me, As Me.• Hiring the Heavens— mentioned by Elaine as a playful approach to asking angels for support.• Divination tools — Ann mentions pendulums and cards and recommends getting into the vibration of love before using them.About the GuestAnn Albers is a popular author, spiritual instructor, angel communicator, and modern mystic. Her free weekly “Messages from Ann & the Angels” reach an international audience with inspiration and tips to help you stay tuned in and turned on! She loves to help people experience the power and beauty of their own soul and develop a blissful connection with spirit!• Website: https://www.visionsofheaven.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annsvisionsofheaven/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ann.albers.3/About the Host – Elaine StarlingElaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken their inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.• Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling• TEDx: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys• Book: https://books2read.com/u/3kD9ARConnect & SupportIf this episode served you:• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & turn on YouTube notifications• Leave a rating & review on Apple to help others find the show• Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.• https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Share This EpisodeShareable links:• YouTube: https://youtu.be/yG-cZ7k7yvg• Podcast: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bf0d68b2-82aa-4e5d-9397-b365a024cfeb/Copy & paste blurb:Loved this episode of The Abundance Journey: Self-Love with Ann Albers and The Angels. Big aha: self-love isn't forcing yourself to feel positive — it's accepting and loving yourself exactly where you are so you can hear the next Divine impulse. Listen or watch and discover how to tune into the vibration of love.
For more, visit www.BishalSarkar.com or WhatsApp our team: https://wa.me/918880361526In this revealing episode of the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast, Bishal Sarkar explains why he is selective about the clients he works with.Join Bishal Sarkar as he discusses the criteria he uses to ensure that both he and his clients are set up for success and the importance of a good fit in the coaching relationship.Learn how being selective can lead to more effective coaching, better outcomes, and a more fulfilling experience for both parties.Tune in to the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast with Bishal Sarkar to understand the value of a well-matched client relationship and how it contributes to achieving remarkable results.
→ Joe says it at the very end of this one: the stuff that got hurt in groups is often best healed in groups. That's what the Connection Course offers a space for: https://yt.artofaccomplishment.com/rapid-coaching/perfectionism In this session, a woman asks Joe how to stop being a perfectionist "for good" and he points out that the question itself is perfectionist. From there he opens it up. Follow along to learn what may be living beneath your perfectionism and how to meet it with more understanding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
German heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years with a landmark release, "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026." Wolf Hoffmann joins to discuss the star-studded album, reflect on a half century of riffs, if he considers himself a "Slash or an Izzy," and more! More: https://www.acceptworldwide.com/ https://www.instagram.com/acceptworldwide/ Our website: www.afdpod.com
Your restaurant doesn't lose its standards overnight. It loses them one ignored miss at a time, and in episode 157 of the Restaurant Prosperity Formula podcast, I break down exactly how that happens and what to do about it. I walk listeners through the three stages every missed standard moves through: the first miss, which is simply information; the repeated miss, which signals a pattern; and the ignored miss, which quietly becomes permission. Along the way, I share a five-part coaching format managers can use on the floor, real examples covering closing checklists, portion control and hospitality, and a simple seven-day exercise for catching and correcting misses before they turn into culture. If you've ever wondered why your team seems to be "getting away" with more than they used to, this episode explains how it happened and how to reverse it.
As threats to Jews spike around the globe, there's a part of the world with a brighter outlook--and it's not where you'd expect. This week, Noam and Mijal are joined by Jason Isaacson, the Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer for the American Jewish Committee. Jason has been working tirelessly to normalize relations between Israel and other Middle Eastern countries for decades. He sees plenty of challenges ahead, but plenty of hope as well. Learn more about AJC at ajc.org Get in touch at WonderingJews@unpacked.media. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History
Psychologists Off The Clock: A Psychology Podcast About The Science And Practice Of Living Well
If you're the kind of person who is pathologically nice, physically incapable of saying "no," and constantly burning out to keep everyone else happy, you might actually have a Type C personality. Debbie Sorensen chats with psychologist Kore Glied and former Wall Street exec Anna White to break down how this conflict-avoidant, super-pleaser trait differs from Types A and B and why hiding your true feelings takes such a heavy toll on your health, career, and relationships.You'll hear Anna open up about her own experience grinding straight through maternity leave until chronic fatigue hit, how these habits usually stem from early criticism or neglect, and how you can change these Type C patterns with a simple SASS framework. Tune in to find out how to Spot your hidden rules, Accept your own worth, Sit with tough emotions, and Say no thoughtfully. Listen and Learn:What defines the Type C personalityAnna shares her personal story of growing up as a Type C personality and a cautionary story of how her "Type C" tendency to put work obligations above her own needs led her to work through a seven-week maternity leave How a personal journey through chronic illness and a chance discovery of the "Type C" personality traits How Type C personality traits develop, how cultural expectations and social rewards reinforce them, and how understanding these origins can help reduce feelings of blame and shame How Type C personalities are driven by guilt and recognizing the subtle patterns that prevent you from asserting your own worth How Type C personality traits can lead to unbalanced relationships, career burnout, and vulnerability to toxic dynamics in both the workplace and at home How Type C personality traits can impact parenting and healthThe practical "SASS" framework to build resilience and break people-pleasing habits Resources:https://thetypecpersonality.com/ Debbie's burnout appearance on the Type C personality podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d7AIsfXM18njrNzZvd6Kd To preorder Kore and Anna's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/006349244X Kore's Website https://www.drkorenissenson.com Anna's care package company, Rest & Heal: https://restandheal.comAbout Kore Glied and Anna White Dr. Kore Glied is a clinical psychologist based in New York City who specializes in helping adults manage anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder, and insomnia. Before starting her private practice, she spent many years as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at several major New York City hospitals, including Montefiore Hospital, NYU Medical Center, and most recently, Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Glied uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients get unstuck and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Dr. Glied provides training and supervision in (ACT). She has published research on anxiety, trauma, and HIV-related health and has been invited to present her work at national conferences. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Glied leads corporate wellness workshops focused on managing stress, anxiety, and building healthier relationships. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, two sons, and their dog. As a working mom, she understands the challenges of balancing career, family, and everything in between—and she's the first to admit she doesn't have it all figured out.Anna White is a former investments executive who spent 20 years working for a range of Wall Street firms in capital markets, private equity, equity research, and asset management. She experienced severe burnout at one point in her career which led to a chronic illness that was difficult to diagnose, treat, and recover from. Type C traits were a significant contributor to her declining health. After leaving corporate life, she founded a specialty care package company, Rest & Heal, which focuses on supporting women who have suffered hardship and/or illness through carefully curated gift packages meant to soothe, educate and re-energize the spirit. She holds a B.S. and M.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Related Episodes: 447. Fawning with Ingrid Clayton 362. Adult Bullies and High Conflict People with Bill Eddy – Psychologists Off the Clock 276. Assertive Communication Skills with Randy Paterson 186. Set Boundaries Find Peace with Nedra Tawwab 199. Belonging From the Inside Out with Meg McKelvie163. The Likeability Trap with Alicia Menendez399. Likable Badass with Alison Fragale 250. Anxiety and Perfectionism with Clarissa Ong 226. ACT for Perfectionism with Jennifer Kemp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Comedian Kelsey Cook joins Katherine and Shane for an episode that winds down the road of sobriety and terrible old jobs to dementia, active shooters, and the surprisingly cutthroat world of professional foosball. Kelsey reminisces about leaving Los Angeles for Minnesota, shooting her Netflix special Happy Hour that drops September 18, growing up with professional foosball players for parents, and the savage days when she'd hustle unsuspecting guys at foosball by pretending she didn't know how to play. Word to the wise, never assume an unsuspecting person at the foosball table won't leave with your wallet, mortgage and your pride! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Coastal Idiots is a weekly comedy podcast where each week your host Shane and Katherine are joined by a friend or two where they do something very stupid and hilarious. Follow Katherine and Shane so they have a reason to keep going. The show is produced by the marvelous Keida Mascaro. Some of the art on the walls by the great Perry Shall. Music by Gymshorts and Alex Orange Drink. Your favorite idiots are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! Stream video on Spotify or Youtube, to drink in every detail of Katherine Blanford & Shane Torres' shenanigans and insane sketches. Listen to audio on all podcast platforms. Welcome to the ATC family! Let's get weird. Let's get Coastal. Don't forget to call our Coastal Idiots hotline and leave a message, we might just publish it! Coastal Idiots Hotline: (510) 974-3349 More Kelsey! IG: https://www.instagram.com/KelseyCookComedy/ More Coastal Idiots! IG: https://www.instagram.com/coastalidiots/ More Katherine! IG: https://www.instagram.com/itskatherineblanford/ More Shane! IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanetorres/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Produced by Keida Mascaro IG: https://www.instagram.com/keidamascaro/ Alphabet City IG: https://www.instagram.com/alphabetcitystudios/ Presented by: All Things Comedy IG: https://www.instagram.com/allthingscomedy/ Theme Song by GYMSHORTS IG: https://www.instagram.com/gymshortsmusic/ Logo & Artwork by Perry Shall IG: https://www.instagram.com/perryshall/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig deeper into the Browns' QB competition, with Monken confirming Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will split practice reps but Ken remaining convinced Watson has the job locked up given the shaky offensive line and thin secondary. Lima notes Monken scaled back the offense for Watson's return, sticking to short, quick throws rather than asking him to push the ball downfield, and both hosts flag visible discomfort after Watson took a hit. A caller, Scott from Vermilion, predicts the Browns could go winless, sparking pushback from the hosts, who point to some bright spots at wide receiver (Jerry Judy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston) even while bracing fans for a rough season overall.
Romans 15 calls believers to accept one another just as Christ has accepted us. The church is made up of people with different backgrounds, histories, and experiences, but those distinctions are no longer barriers to belonging. This episode reminds us that genuine Christian community intentionally welcomes others, glorifies God, and produces joy, peace, and hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Do you spend more time wishing your past had gone differently than actually building your coaching business?In this episode, Candy introduces her Confident Coach's Success Framework, five pillars she uses with every client and in her own life. Today's focus is the first one: accept what is.Acceptance isn't passive. It isn't pretending everything's fine. It's choosing not to fight your current reality so you can actually design what comes next. Candy shares her own story of getting an engineering degree she never wanted, years of regret over it, and how she finally made peace with that chapter of her life. She also walks through what it looks like to accept yourself, not just your circumstances, and why that shift is often the first real step toward building a coaching business you're proud of.Free resource mentioned as Candy's free gift: The 90-Minute Coaching Business Blueprint: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/
There are three costs of leadership that nobody tells you about when you get promoted; and they are a given.You can no more change them than you can avoid the pull of gravity.The best leaders accept these truths. They do the work to become comfortable in navigating them each day, knowing they are strong enough to pay that price.If you want to take a deeper dive into the toll that great leaders are prepared to pay, have a listen to Ep.385: Paying the Price of LeadershipLink to Kirby Smart YouTube Video————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Your boss wants more with less. Your team wants less, full stop. You're stuck in the middle.Leadership Beyond the Theory is 9 weeks to promotion-ready leadership.2,800+ leaders from 150+ organisations. 99% would recommend.Doors are now open for the June 2026 cohort, they close Fri 26 June!Join the cohort here: https://go.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I talk about why uncertainty can feel so unbearable when you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or depression.
Rob Nelson chats with Mike Staver, author of Navigating Crazy, to explore why modern life can feel overwhelming and how to stay grounded amid chaotic circumstances. Mike argues that the world isn't necessarily getting worse, but the pace, pressure, and constant demands on our attention have dramatically increased. The solution isn't eliminating the crazy; it's learning to navigate through it. Mike recommends focusing on what you can control, establishing clear boundaries, and anchoring decisions to your core values. He also explores anxiety as a prediction about the future, the importance of slowing down before making decisions, and the power of accepting reality without necessarily approving of it. Ultimately, navigating crazy means knowing what matters most and consistently filtering your choices through that lens. Key Takeaways You can't eliminate the crazy, but you can become better at navigating through it. Control what you can control and stop spending energy trying to manage outcomes you cannot. Strong boundaries and clearly defined values create an anchor when circumstances become chaotic. Anxiety is often a prediction of a negative future outcome, so returning attention to the present can reduce its power. Slow down before making decisions. Even a short pause can interrupt the pattern of reacting from fear or overwhelm. Accept reality as it is. Acceptance doesn't mean approval; it gives you a truthful starting point for deciding what to do next. Memorable Quotes "The work is about moving through it, not overcoming it." "Anxiety is always a prediction." "Acceptance is not approval." "The beginning of all struggle is the misalignment with expectations and reality." "The day before your life changes forever will be just an ordinary day. Don't waste ordinary days." Links: Website: https://ninjaselling.com/ninja-podcast/ Email: TSW@NinjaSelling.com Phone: 1-800-254-1650 Podcast Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TheNinjaSellingPodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NinjaSelling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjasellingofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninjaselling Upcoming Public Ninja Installations: https://NinjaSelling.com/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=183&tribe__ecp_custom_2%5B0%5D=Public Ninja Coaching: http://www.NinjaSelling.com/course/ninja-coaching/ Mike Staver: https://mikestaver.com/ Navigating Crazy book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9P9JBJJ
Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick, a psychologist, speaker, and author of Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and Minds through Turbulent Times. Owen has spent close to 30 years studying how beliefs form and change, interviewing people everywhere from North Korea to Rwanda to Afghanistan. His thesis is unsettling: our brains do not simply take in facts and reach objective conclusions. They build a story we then experience as reality. Owen and Andy work through what that means on real projects. You'll hear how a warning from a colleague can quietly harden into a conviction about a teammate, and how Bayesian reasoning gives you a way out. You'll learn Owen's five types of truth, how to tell courageous conviction from dangerous denial, and what leaders can actually make stable when they cannot promise a stable outcome. Owen also explains why pushing harder for buy-in is often the very reason people resist, and how an antifragile identity helps teams face uncertainty like AI without denial or panic. If you're looking for a fresh way to think about belief, influence, and leading through turbulent times, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "We all live in that world where we think we're the one person that isn't the victim of propaganda, and my point or my thesis is we're all victims of our own inner propaganda." "We're not necessarily just convinced by others. We convince ourselves." "Because I think when we say, 'I'm no good at something,' we lock ourselves into it." "Well, if you're not great at communicating with people, get great." "Most of the time our beliefs just create a sort of a reality for us, and that reality can help us or harm us." "So our brains are prediction machines." "Whenever we talk about belief, believing in your ability to succeed in the future is critical if you want to succeed in the future, but that doesn't mean you deny the present." "It, it's not that we think negatively, it's we believe negatively, and we see the world through those lenses." "So I think we want to be able to challenge our beliefs and build a bit more and get more comfortable with uncertainty away from the table, but when we're at the table with our team, that's when we bring the certainty." "We like the idea that we are making this decision of our own free will." "And when you look at what a belief is, a belief is an idea we feel certain about, and that word feel is the most important word of that sentence." "It's okay to believe less in certain things. It's okay to believe more in certain things. It's okay to believe better." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Start of Interview 02:40 The Belief About Himself Owen Took Too Long to Update 05:56 A Sweaty Debate Speech and What Came After 08:28 Not Good at Something Is a Skill Gap, Not an Identity 09:45 The Belief Growth Mindset 12:55 The Sandra Story: When a Warning Becomes a Conviction 14:07 Why the Brain Craves Cognitive Closure 17:15 Using Bayesian Reasoning to Loosen a Belief 21:00 Melanie Perkins and Alan Mulally: Conviction or Denial? 21:36 The Five Types of Truth 26:24 Just Because It Is Your Truth Does Not Make It True 28:41 Where Objective Truth Actually Belongs 31:47 What "Leadership Is Propaganda" Does Not Mean 34:45 Why Change Management and AI Adoption Stall 36:30 Why Owen Chose Propaganda Over Self-Talk 37:57 Do I Believe It Because It Makes Me Look Good? 38:49 Answering the AI Question Without Denial or Hype 40:15 Building an Antifragile Identity 44:27 Certainty Is Contagious, and When to Change Course 45:20 What Leaders Can Make Stable in a Volatile Period 47:45 Control What You Can, Influence What You Can, Accept the Rest 51:01 When Pushing for Buy-In Creates the Resistance 52:45 You're Asking the Wrong Question About Persuasion 54:30 Reading the Person Before You Make the Ask 57:30 Helping Kids Hold Strong Beliefs Without Contempt 1:01:46 End of Interview 1:02:15 Andy Comments After the Interview 1:05:09 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Owen and his work at InnerPropaganda.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 370 with Chantel Prat. One of the smartest, clearest, and funniest books on the brain, and why all of it matters for how you lead. Episodes 59 and 60 with Cathy Davidson. She explains how the brain science of attention changes everything. Episode 32 with Brad Kolar. A look at the direct implications of neuroscience for leadership. Owen's TED Talk, available here on YouTube. Chat with PMeLa You can chat directly with PMeLa, the podcast's AI persona, to get episode recommendations and answers to your project management and leadership questions. Visit PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/PMeLa to chat with her. Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Belief, Persuasion, Influence, Uncertainty, Change Management, Growth Mindset, Psychological Reactance, Buy-In, Artificial Intelligence, Resilience, Project Management The following music was used for this episode: Music: The Fantastical Ferret by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Funny by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Carl and Mike continue to react news of James Pearce Jr. being suspended eight games and share thoughts on why they believe the suspension is justified and Pearce Jr. may be in a situation where he should "just take his medicine and accept," and not appeal the suspension due to the optics in regards to the video evidence against the Falcons second-year player.
Listen to the Episode Someone praises your work and your hands are up before they finish the sentence. "It was a team thing." "It was nothing." You think you're being humble. In this solo episode, executive coach and certified counselor Jahmaal Marshall takes you underneath the reflex — to the subconscious origin belief that's been writing your brain chemistry, driving your over-functioning, and manufacturing a burnout no vacation ever seems to fix. This is root-cause work, not surface-level advice. If you've ever felt successful on the outside and quietly depleted on the inside, this one's the mirror. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why a compliment can feel like a threat - the nervous-system reason your body braces, squirms, and deflects when you're praised The core belief hiding underneath the deflection: "I'm only worthy when I'm useful" - and where it got installed How high-functioning codependency and people-pleasing keep you running a reward system that can spend but can't receive The chemistry of burnout: why nothing you accomplish is ever allowed to count Emotional neglect of self, masked as empathy - the survival radar you were taught to call a gift Why you can't behavior-modify your way out of a belief-level pattern, and what actually moves it at the root For HR, Founders & Talent Acquisition Leaders The way you frame yourself isn't private, it's a broadcast. Deflect your value and you train the room to value you exactly as little as you value yourself. Fix the belief, and your framing changes on its own; and so does how you're perceived, paid, and promoted. That's not confidence you fake. That's alignment. Take the Next Step If something in your chest went "that's me," that's the invitation. Come do the root-cause work inside 12 Weeks of Transformation and stop leaking your worth into a system that only knows how to take it. [Book a conversation with Jahmaal / Start 12 Weeks of Transformation] → Visit: listenthenspeak.com → Or DM the word CLARITY on Linkedin to check availability This is not a sales call. It is strategic, honest, and built for people who are done with insight without implementation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Resources:Episode 241: Before you Take it Personally: Why the Backlash to Accept a Stepparent?Building Love Together in Blended Families by Ron Deal and Gary ChapmanEpisode 85. How to Uniquely Build More Love and Connection in Your Blended Family [with Ron Deal]Episode 213. Discover How to Better Understand and Connect with Children of Divorce [with Lauren Reitsema]Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-callYou don't need to navigate blended family life alone. Join our supportive community where you'll connect directly with us and other couples just like you who are intentionally investing in healthy blending strategies. Click the link to find out how to join: https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogetherSubscribe or Follow the Show Click here to subscribe on YouTubeClick here to follow on Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!
What Does Thriving with Autism Really Look Like? Thriving with autism is an achievable reality when the right strategies, support systems, and mindset are in place. The Early Signs: Recognizing Autism Before the Official Diagnosis Long before any formal paperwork was signed, Suzanne noticed that William was different in quiet but telling ways. Why Suzanne Waited to Accept the Official Label When her son was five years old and ready for kindergarten, a school in Texas called Suzanne on a Friday evening to deliver the news: her son had tested positive for autism. The Gift of an Extraordinary Memory and Relentless Curiosity One of the most defining traits that emerged early in William's childhood was his exceptional memory and his capacity to transform curiosity into a deep passion. Building the Right Support Team: The Foundation of Autism Parenting Success One of the most consistent threads running through Suzanne's journey is the critical role that the right support team played in William's development. How Suzanne Chose to Lead with Humility, Not Control Many parents of children with special needs fall into the trap of over-controlling every aspect of their child's care, often out of fear. The Role of Her Husband as a Stabilizing Voice Behind every resilient autism parent is often a quiet, steady partner who provides support when the emotional weight becomes too heavy. Raising a Child with Autism Alongside Neurotypical Siblings William is a twin. Teaching Flexibility Without Losing Structure One of the most practical and repeatable strategies Suzanne used was building structured flexibility into William's daily life. The College Journey: Choosing the Right Autism Support Program The decision to send William to college was a mixture of emotions. Key Lessons Every Autism Parent Needs to Hear Suzanne's journey is not a perfect roadmap, but it is one of hope. How to Find and Trust the Right Therapy Team Suzanne's final and perhaps most urgent autism parenting tips are deceptively simple: surround yourself with people who will genuinely support you, not just your child. Additional resources: Autism Parenting Magazine Connect with Suzanne on Instagram Read the full show notes and access all links.
What if the skill that makes a comedian great on an unscripted stage is the same skill that makes a leader great in an unpredictable economy?Layoffs and AI have left a lot of people feeling like a line item instead of a human being. Jordana Cole flips that on its head: you are not the resource, you are the source.Jordana is an applied improviser, Gallup Strengths Coach, and University of Pennsylvania positive psychology grad. In this episode she joins host Ashish Kothari to turn a decade on the improv stage into a practical playbook for leading through uncertainty.Together they dig into why AI has no source material without us, why uncertainty is the constant rather than the exception, why an 80/20 tilt toward strengths beats the grind of fixing what is broken, and why play is not a reward for hard work but the thing that makes hard work possible.Improvisation, not certainty, is the human edge in the age of AI. You will walk away with three things you can try this week and one brainstorming trick that changes how your team thinks.What You Will Learn:You are the source, not the resource. AI has nothing to learn from without us.Uncertainty is the constant, not the exception. Possibility, not threat.Play to the scene you're in. Accept reality first, then decide what's next.Lead with your strengths. Gallup: 3x higher quality of life, 6x more engagement.Co-create, including with AI. Treat AI as a partner, not a vending machine.Don't carry your mistakes. Park it and return to center.Episode Chapters:00:00 Why human creativity and connection matter even more in an AI-driven world.08:09 Jordana reframes uncertainty as a constant—and an opportunity.10:17 Use AI to amplify your strengths rather than simply replace tasks.17:17 How improv helps people adapt when plans change.24:25 Focus on the reality you're in and what you can control.36:00 Co-creation: building better ideas by building on others' input.45:30 Why play is a catalyst for creativity, energy, and better work.50:27 Three practical ways to navigate uncertainty with more confidence and play.Resources:Connect with the GuestLinkedIn: Jordana ColeWebsite: Ignited by JordanaTEDx: What to do when you don't know what's next Connect with the HostLinkedIn: Ashish KothariWebsite: Happiness SquadBook: Hardwired For HappinessYouTube: Happiness Squad ChannelTEDx: How to make flourishing your competitive edgeIf this conversation sparked something for you, please subscribe and leave a review, it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the show.
Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 30 — “Nia vs. Kalani: Winner Takes All,” where Abby turns the final nationals solo spot into a head-to-head battle between Nia and Kalani… until Nia actually wins.After weeks of Abby questioning Nia's focus, side-eyeing her music career, and acting like every opportunity outside the ALDC is a problem, Nia walks into competition and does exactly what she was told to do. She beats Kalani. But instead of giving Nia the moment she earned, Abby immediately starts acting like the result does not count and decides Kalani is still the safer choice for nationals.Christi and Kelly break down why this moment says everything about Abby's double standards, Holly's frustration, and Nia having to prove herself twice as hard just to get half the credit. Plus, the ALDC faces off against MDP, the group dance props start falling apart, and the moment a rival mom says the one thing nobody on Dance Moms was supposed to say out loud.Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!
If every decision requires your approval, your business is not scaling. It is waiting on you. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how micromanagement, perfectionism, and founder ego can quietly become the biggest bottlenecks inside a growing company. High standards matter. But when you constantly rewrite your team's work, jump into every sales call, and control every decision, you prevent capable people from developing the confidence to lead. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why micromanagement limits your team's ability to perform• How perfectionism can become an excuse for refusing to delegate• Why giving your team room to fail and learn creates stronger leaders• How stepping out of daily operations frees you to focus on bigger opportunities The truth is simple: You cannot scale a company that depends on you for everything. Hand over responsibility. Let your team own the outcome. Accept that someone else's seventy percent may be more valuable than your one hundred percent if it gives the business room to grow. Your real job is not to control the machine. It is to build one that can operate without you. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most people spend their entire lives fighting reality. Fighting change. Fighting pain. Fighting the version of themselves that God is trying to build. There are three things that every human being no matter how successful, how spiritual, how disciplined has to come to terms with. And the moment you stop resisting them is the moment your life actually begins to change. In today's episode I discuss "3 Things You Have To Accept In Life." Make sure you have your note pads or apps out and listen to the full episode. Keep taking action, pursuing personal excellence, and impacting lives! In This Episode, we discuss: 3 Things You Have To Accept In Life Letting Go of Ego & Pride Your Identity is Always Changing Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-dynamic-lifestyle-podcast/id1118271108 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19EcFKHAc82c2Cqc6PGrWW Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisandericmartinez/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Dynamicduotraining Website: https://www.liveadynamiclifestyle.com/ Attention Nutrition & Fitness Coaches: "Join our Free Dynamic Fit Pros Community Skool Group Where we help you Discover, Develop, & Deploy your skills, gifts, and greatness to help others." See HERE Attention Coaches: "Enrollment is Open for our Accelerator Mentorship to build a 6-Figure Online Fitness Coaching Business and Our Elite Standard Mentorship if you are not a Fitness Coach" See HERE See the full Show Notes to this episode here: https://www.liveadynamiclifestyle.com/podcast/ep-723-3-things-you-have-to-accept-in-life
Trista has gathered Bachelor Nation alum who have had success in love, share their advice when it comes to dating with intention. How do you navigate the dating apps? And what “test” can really tell you what kind of integrity a man has?? These ladies are giving a LOT of information!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.