Podcasts about accepting

Eric Tadros explores the theme of interior freedom by focusing on the acceptance of suffering as a crucial step toward spiritual growth. He contrasts external freedom with the deeper, internal freedom that comes from consenting to life's challenges rather than resisting them. Drawing on biblical examples like Job, St. Paul, and the apostles, Eric explains how suffering purifies faith, nurtures virtues such as patience and humility, and transforms trials into opportunities for grace. Eric also discusses the modern struggle with suffering, highlighting cultural tendencies to avoid discomfort and the importance of embracing difficulties with trust in God's providence. He emphasizes that accepting suffering with faith leads to peace, maturity, and a closer union with Christ. Ultimately, Eric presents suffering as a pathway to holiness, urging viewers to see life's hardships as moments of spiritual offering and transformation. #InteriorFreedom #AcceptingSuffering #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #GraceInTrials #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Authorities in Hikawa, a town in Kumamoto Prefecture, on Monday started accepting disaster waste, following a massive earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on Tuesday.

Discover how self-acceptance transforms your relationships and attracts people who align with your authentic self. This spiritual talk explores self-worth, healthy boundaries, emotional healing, conscious relationships, personal growth, and the freedom to stop seeking approval. When you accept yourself fully, you create space for deeper love, mutual respect, and relationships rooted in truth. Stay Connected. Be Inspired. Grow With Us. Receive Rev. Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter—created to bring greater clarity, peace, spiritual awareness, and practical wisdom into your everyday life. Sign up here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Help Us Share Healing, Truth, and Transformation When you become a supporting member of Agape Spiritual Center, you are doing more than making a donation. You are helping us create teachings, healing experiences, and a welcoming spiritual community where people can discover their worth, awaken to their power, and transform their lives. Every recurring gift, regardless of the amount, helps us reach more people and expand this work in the world. Join us in making a meaningful difference. Become a supporting member here: https://agapetx.infellowship.com/OnlineGiving/GiveNow/NoAccount/

In this episode of the Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block sits down with Michael Strohecker — co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of LuxCreo, the 3D printing company he started in his Palo Alto garage. Michael is a mechanical engineer and materials scientist by training who spent his early career at McDonnell Douglas on a NASA blended-wing program and then nearly a decade at Space Systems Loral building satellites, including work on Sirius Radio and the XM recovery effort. He has been 3D printing since 1995. When investors from Kleiner Perkins — the original backers of Invisalign — brought him in to evaluate nanotechnology and materials science coming out of Georgia Tech, he saw a real chance to solve problems in dentistry rather than build another me-too printer. The conversation centers on why hardware alone never solved anything. Accepting a "best 3D printer" award, Michael asked the organizers to delete the category — his single slide read: it takes more than a printer. LuxCreo controls the end-to-end process from materials and hardware through post-processing, CAD/CAM, and one-click print software, and every new hire, dental background or not, has to scan, design, print, and finish an aligner in under three hours. As he puts it, tinkering is a four-letter word. That obsession with repeatability is what makes direct-print aligners and retainers — LuxCreo was first to FDA clearance — practical inside a general practice rather than a science project. Michael and Dr. Block get into what this actually changes chairside: the "Goldilocks technique" of printing comfort, medium, and tight versions of a splint for about $15 total and letting the patient choose, which drives compliance and referrals; same-visit aligner starts during a hygiene appointment; partial-sale case acceptance that doesn't add another chair visit; and material with active memory that returns to shape in hot water. They also riff on Dr. Block's own concept — ROF, return on fun — which Michael now preaches to his 200-person company. He closes with advice for students and young dentists: roll up your sleeves and learn the digital workflows, because without digital you'll be stuck in the past.

If you have been following Teepa for any amount of time, you're familiar with how much she incorporates music and rhythm when supporting people living with dementia. This episode, Teepa and Greg discuss the reasons why music and rhythm is so effective at getting folks up and moving. You don't have to be a music therapist to incorporate these strategies!Want to go deeper?You don't need to stop there. Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers learning experiences that help care partners at every level put Teepa's approach into everyday practice.

E133: In this episode of Fireside with the VC, Andrew Romans is joined by Chris Wilkerson, founder and GP of 51 Ventures. They discuss the booming sports tech industry, the importance of relationships in the sports ecosystem, and how understanding industry language is critical for venture success. Whether you're interested in sports technology, venture capital, or relationship-building, this episode offers valuable insights. · What is sports tech? Understanding the industry beyond team ownership· Case studies of sports tech companies like We Played and Pisen· The role of relationships and trust in sports-related investments· The unique aspects of sports industry dynamics and language· The size and future potential of the sports tech market· Challenges of applying AI and automation in sports industries· How industry expertise and relationships create value for VC investors· The importance of understanding seasonality and revenue flows in sports startups· 51 Ventures – Chris Wilkerson's firm focused on sports tech investments· We Played – Platformaggregating live sports video streams· Pisen – Wearable tech for athleteperformance and cognitive monitoring· Sideline – Recruitment andcontent distribution platform for sportsConnect with Chris Wilkerson:· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswilkerson51/· Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriswilkerson· email: chris@ventures.vcConnect with 7BC Venture Capital:Direct VC Fund  |  Fund of Funds  |  Late-Stage Pre-IPO SPVs |  VC Roadshows Apply for Funding for your startup from our Direct VC fund, for your VC from 7BC Venture Capital's Fund of Funds. Accepting applications for 5 VCs to join 7BC on our next three VC Roadshows where we meet 150+ LPs in 5 days on each tour.  Upcoming European VC RoadshowsSeptember 2026Stockholm • Copenhagen • Amsterdam • Brussels • LuxembourgOctober 2026London • Paris • Geneva • Milan • Lugano December 2026Frankfurt • Munich • Zurich • Geneva • Monaco · VC Roadshows: https://www.7bc.vc/events· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romans/· X: https://x.com/romansventures· Contact: https://www.7bc.vc/

Daily Boost Podcast Navigating Corporate BS July 30, 2026 | Episode 5509 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description I just spent a couple of hours coaching professionals who are climbing the corporate ladder, and I brought it all straight to the mic. If you've ever looked at the person above you and wondered how somebody that clueless got where they are, this one's for you. You're not crazy. They probably don't know what they're talking about. And once you accept that, everything changes — because the power shifts to you. If you're bumping your head against the ceiling and tired of waiting in line, press play today. Let's get you moving. Featured Story A few years back, my wife landed a big job with the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa — a five-day shoot where she played a cancer patient. Before the audition, she told me it didn't matter what she did because they already knew what they were looking for. I said they absolutely don't. They know they want somebody who looks like a cancer patient. That's it. They're waiting for the right person to walk in the door. As a former producer, I told her to wear that headscarf I love. She didn't wear it — and she still got the job. They had no idea who they wanted. Neither does your boss. Important Points The person above you probably doesn't know what they're talking about, and accepting that is where your power begins. Everybody in corporate America has an expiration date, so stop waiting in line and start casting your own vision now. When they ask you to define the leadership role yourself, that's your opening to answer what nobody else can answer. Memorable Quotes You're the person that drives their success. They need you to succeed, and yet they don't want you to take their job. I accept the fact they're stupid, and I say that in the most respectful, grateful way. From that point, I have power. If you're going to step up, step up. Stop hiding. You've got to bring out the good renegade and have some real impact. Scott's Three-Step Approach Accept that the person above you doesn't have the answers, because that acceptance frees you to stop waiting in line. Then cast the vision yourself by building a presentation that shows how you'd lead, as if the job is already yours. Now make it collaborative, walk them through how you see it, and ask what they think, so you're a peer, not a threat. Chapters 0:08 - Dragging a little after a big inner circle morning 0:50 - Prepping to cross Death Valley with the expedition 2:02 - Coach mode today, straight from two client calls 2:43 - Golden handcuffs and being tired of waiting in line 3:50 - My wife, a headscarf, and the casting call surprise 6:27 - Casting your vision when nobody defines the role 9:52 - Accepting they don't know is where your power starts Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“How do I hold on to the beauty and the joy of my everyday life? In a journal.” –Minette RiordanLet's throw out the rule on journaling and open up to curiosity. I'm really excited to talk with creative guide Minette Riordan about how journaling helps her capture joy and balance all the things.For Minette, journaling is about connection to the self and understanding how to really pay attention and listen to how you are today. And there are lots of ways in including using stickers, colors, images, whatever helps you meet yourself on the page.If you've struggled with morning pages or find your words drying up or perfectionism creeping on to the page, let's take another look at magic of putting pen to paper. And if you love journaling, tune in for more ideas to deepen your practice. We talk about: Perfectionism and not editing yourself as you goUsing your journal as a playground for new ideas or to check in on your inner batteryHow writing things down helps us identify patternsUsing a question as a point of entry. Accepting that whatever you put on the page — three words, a tiny sketch — it countsHow to create a 100 day project you can stick withABOUT MINETTEMinette Riordan, Ph.D. is the creative guide women over 50 turn to when they feel lost, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next and are ready to reclaim purpose, creativity, and meaning in the second half of life.A teacher, artist, writer, and expressive arts facilitator, Minette combines storytelling, journaling, intuitive art, and mythic wisdom to help women reconnect with the parts of themselves they may have set aside while caring for others, building careers, and meeting life's many demands. Through her workshops, retreats, online programs, and the Sisterhood of Wisdom and Wonder, she guides women to become the Queen of Their Own Damn Story and design lives filled with greater authenticity, joy, and purpose.Minette holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and is an award-winning entrepreneur who has spent more than two decades helping others navigate meaningful personal and professional transformation. She lives in Loveland with her husband Brad, where she paints whimsical animals, drinks strong coffee, and remains endlessly inspired by stories, nature, and the creative process.LINKShttps://www.minetteriordan.com/https://www.instagram.com/drminetteriordan/https://www.facebook.com/DrMinetteRiordan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/minetteriordan/https://www.youtube.com/@drminetteriordanPause Magazine, issue 5DOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:START WITH A QUESTION. If you are often stuck looking a blank page or simply grumbling on the page, try starting with a question. Some ideas: What matters now? What are my core values? What does freedom look like for me? How do I want to spend my time, my energy, and my money in the years remaining? Or even start with What questions do I want to be asking myself?ADD COLOR. Sometimes it takes a while to get into our words or ideas. Sometimes we can express ourselves better with color. Try adding color to your page, a wash of paint, a crayon scribble. Does it express how you feel? Does it open a new door?HOLD DAILY LIGHTLY. Play with consistency and commitment in a 100 day journaling project. What does it look like of you batch journal for three days to deal with travel? What does it look like if you skip a prompt that doesn't apply or appeal to you? How can you commit and flex and see what happens when you show up consistently?

For Dr. Rigas Karamanos, receiving the Les Henry Award this year was an opportunity to reflect on the person whose advice helped shape the way he approached agronomic research throughout his career. Accepting the award from Croptimistic Technology, Karamanos said he was honoured to have his name associated with Henry's, remembering the late soil scientist... Read More

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for student members. High school and college students are invited to join the Committee as non-voting student members to share youth perspectives on local road safety. “This is a great opportunity for young people in the community to step up and be a part of meaningful public service,” said Briiana Velez, City of Phoenix Street Transportation Director. “Whether you drive a car, ride a bike, or have other means of getting around the city, you are a Phoenix roadway user, and your input helps our...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/phoenix-vision-zero-committee-accepting-student-applications/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Mother Miriam, Bishop Schneider, and Cardinal Burke all maintain that Pope Leo XIV is the legitimate pope, despite criticizing aspects of his teaching. But church historian Ed Mazza argues that the more fundamental question is whether the current pope is truly a valid pope at all.Drawing on Church history, councils, theologians, and papal writings, Mazza contends that the Catholic Church has consistently taught that a pope cannot officially teach heresy through the Church's magisterium. Accepting the idea of a pope promulgating doctrinal error while remaining pope creates a theological contradiction. Historical debates over heretical popes and antipopes are not abstract; they are precedents.Looking at historical examples of saints, bishops, and lay Catholics confronting suspected antipopes and heresy: St. Columba, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Vincent Ferrer. Church history demonstrates that faithful Catholics have sometimes publicly challenged ecclesiastical authorities when they believed the faith was endangered, while also stressing the importance of charity toward those who disagree.Make the switch today to iCatholicMobile today!iCatholic Mobile—supporting the Catholic faith with every connection.https://www.facebook.com/icatholicmobile https://www.icatholicmobile.com/ HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________Why does real progress sometimes feel like you are losing ground? In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why growth requires trade-offs, temporary setbacks, and a willingness to stay consistent when the results are not immediate. They explain how to assess the return on a new habit, set clear priorities, and stop confusing short-term discomfort with failure. The goal is not perfect execution. It is building a stronger long-term trend line in your health, wealth, relationships, and personal growth. Choose the trade-off you have been avoiding. Frictionless plans are usually filed next to unicorns._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

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What happens when the voice that supports both your livelihood and your deepest passion suddenly disappears?In this soulful conversation, Gregory joins Tobi to explore how disruption can become a catalyst for transformation, higher performance, and more meaningful leadership. He explains why change is an unavoidable part of life, how our inputs influence our outcomes, and why technical expertise alone is not enough to build a successful career.Gregory also shares practical insights for anyone who feels disengaged, trapped in an unfulfilling job or uncertain about what to do next. Instead of waiting for circumstances to change, he encourages us to examine the beliefs, habits, relationships, and information shaping our daily decisions.True leadership, Gregory reminds us, begins long before we receive a title. It begins with the ability to lead ourselves.Episode Chapters00:00 – Gregory Offner's journey through vocal cord surgeries02:13 – Losing his voice, identity and self-awareness03:36 – How disruption creates new standards05:50 – Understanding disruption: change, sustain and reset07:44 – Accepting change as part of performance and life09:10 – Investing in personal growth beyond financial success11:07 – Creating a culture of growth through leadership12:20 – Why organisations must continuously develop their people14:08 – Tactical skills versus technical skills15:57 – The seven keys of successful performance16:22 – Changing your inputs to transform your outcomes18:05 – Immediate ways to improve your performance at work19:36 – Creating meaning, belonging and safety at work20:44 – Managing disruption in life and business22:12 – The importance of assuming positive intent25:02 – Changing your perspective when you feel stuck27:54 – Using your time to create greater growth and impact29:50 – Sharing your story, vulnerability and healing32:14 – Why meaningful leadership begins with self-leadership33:37 – Turning adversity into an opportunityAbout Gregory OffnerGregory Offner is an award-winning keynote speaker, musician, author and professional-performance expert. Before becoming a global speaker, he spent 15 years leading sales and marketing initiatives while also performing as a duelling pianist.After a vocal cord injury threatened both careers and resulted in 15 surgical procedures, Gregory transformed his experience into a new mission: helping individuals and organisations improve performance, navigate disruption and create more engaging experiences at work.His work helps leaders attract, engage and retain exceptional people while creating workplace cultures in which employees can perform well without sacrificing fulfilment.Connect with Gregory OffnerWebsite: https://gregoryoffner.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O5sJwHd-h78 Continue the ConversationWhat disruption in your life may be inviting you to create a new standard?Share this episode with someone who is navigating change, questioning their career or learning how to lead themselves through uncertainty.Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more honest and transformational conversations about purpose, leadership, healing, spirituality and personal growth.Please leave a rating or review on your preferred podcast platform. Your support helps more people discover these conversations.Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Stay connected: https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalkCould you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.

Dr. Julie Shamas is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of frontline experience. For over two decades, she managed the unexpected for a living—trauma, crisis, split-second decisions that meant the difference between life and death. Her expertise extends far beyond the emergency department. Dr. Shamas has extensive training in disaster medicine, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) response protocols. She has led hospital disaster drills across multiple healthcare systems, training doctors and staff on emergency preparedness at an institutional level. Her federal experience includes work with DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team), where she served in leadership, and collaboration with FBI rapid response teams in Texas. She has lectured medical professionals on real-world threats—not hypothetical scenarios, but documented events like the Aum Shinrikyo chemical attacks and projected threats to civilian infrastructure.Even the best-planned trip can take an unexpected turn. In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Julie Shamas shares practical strategies for handling travel emergencies—from losing your passport or phone to missing a cruise departure or getting stranded by severe weather. Drawing on decades of experience as an emergency physician, she explains how a little preparation can turn a crisis into a manageable setback.In this episode, we discuss:What should you do if your wallet, passport, phone, and cash are stolen while traveling?How can you prepare before your trip so that losing your important documents doesn't become a catastrophe?What should you do if you're traveling alone and suddenly lose access to everything you need?Who should you contact if a medical emergency occurs while you're traveling or on a cruise?What happens if you miss your cruise ship or become separated from it while in port?How should you prepare for travel disruptions caused by hurricanes or other natural disasters?What travel insurance and credit card benefits should you understand before your trip?What unique challenges can arise when children or teenagers are traveling alone?Why is having a strong community just as important as having a well-packed suitcase when the unexpected happens?Dr. Shamas also shares several memorable real-life stories—including a cruise ship emergency involving her daughter's insulin-dependent diabetes—that illustrate how preparation, quick thinking, and knowing the right resources can make all the difference.Whether you're planning your next vacation or simply want greater peace of mind when you travel, this episode offers practical lessons that will help you feel more prepared for the unexpected.Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Shamas:Website: preppingpartner.comFree Guides: preppingpartner.com/free-guidesFree Prep Talks: preppingpartner.com/prep-talksSTRANDED: preppingpartner.com/strandedFree 30-minute intro call: calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30minDoctor Preppers (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255Emergency Ready Foundation course: preppingpartner.com/founding_member_enrollment Professional Preppers Network (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497Email: hello@preppingpartner.comEp 201: What Would You Do If? How to Prepare for the Travel Scenarios Most People Overlook with Dr. Julie Shamas Part 1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000777701423Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70TAM6wKDPzclJs499CZ8d?si=EErhQ21ST7qAJMMUVxa8Yw

Why would a naked yogi be received as a blessing, and why would a great master decline a title others might revere? In this second part of the two-part Masters of the Tradition series (watch or listen to Part 1 here), Thom answers questions about Shukadeva, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the place of women in the tradition, and the meaning behind Guru Deva's throne and parasol. Along the way, he opens a wider view of the Shankaracharya tradition, its stages of life, its hidden maternal lineage, and the cultural world from which these symbols emerge. Listen to or watch this episode to explore the stories, symbolism, and living context behind the tradition.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - Who is the blue-skinned master with no robes?[00:56] A - Shukadeva and the Demigods[05:00] Unity Consciousness and Fearlessness[09:19] A Naked Yogi as Blessing[11:52] Q - Why did Maharishi Mahesh Yogi not become a Mahamandaleshwar?[11:56] A - The Four Stages of Life[16:07] Maharishi as a Forest Dweller[18:47] Accepting the Mahamandaleshwar Title[19:53] Q - What role do women hold here?[20:03] A - Paralakshmi's Injunction[24:14] Saraswati and the Hidden Lineage[26:20] Q - What is Guru Deva's throne?[26:34] A - The Throne of Jyotir Math[31:24] A Badge of RankUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ 

According to one recent study, there are two specific over-the-counter medications that can cause a 44% increase in the risk for developing dementia. Does this mean I have to throw out everything I have in my medicine cabinet? Join us this week as Teepa discusses why medications and dementia are a tricky correlation, and why medical providers' familiarity with the Beers List can be very helpful.Want to go deeper?The more you understand about brain change and the factors that affect it, the better equipped you are to ask the right questions — and to support the people around you. Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers learning experiences for care partners and professionals alike.

Insecure thinking is the result of focusing on what has gone wrong, either with us or with things around us.  As an example, if you realize a mistake, there are two ways to address it.  You can sink into regret and feel bad about yourself and embarrassed to admit it, or you can attempt to ask for help correcting it.  We've all seen this or done it: "I can't believe I did that stupid thing.  I hope no one noticed.  I can't talk about it.  I'm so ashamed," etc.  That leads to a barrage of insecure thoughts of remorse, self-criticism, doubt, and distress.  It does not lead to growth and change and fresh ideas about what to do next.  Once we understand that insecure thoughts are just negative ideas we're creating, we can use our power as the thinkers, to let them go, get quiet, and clear our heads.  Then we can see that we're all human, humans make mistakes, and it makes sense to acknowledge our own role, make amends, and look to learn.  Thinking negatively about ourselves is exhausting and demoralizing.  Accepting and acknowledging actions or ideas we regret takes our attention off our "flaws" and lets us trust our innate wisdom to guide us to understanding and learning.Support the show

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Key Takeaways Jerry shares a personal experience of being unable to compete at a national track meet in Geneva, Ohio, due to Canadian wildfire smoke causing widespread air quality issues across multiple U.S. states. The event serves as the foundation for a broader life lesson about the limits of personal control and the importance of emotional resilience. Accepting that most external circumstances are beyond our control makes it significantly easier to recover from setbacks and disappointment. The things we can genuinely control are limited to our emotions, our reactions, our personal plans, and our discipline. Repeated exposure to uncontrollable setbacks builds perspective and makes future disappointments easier to manage. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

Buying more leads won't build a category-leading law firm. Building a brand will. Trudy Emlaw, Chief Marketing Officer at George Sink Injury Lawyers, brings a rare perspective to law firm marketing after beginning her career on the media buying side at Fox Cable and Comcast before leading marketing as a media buyer and, later, CMO at Mike Morse Law Firm. In this episode, she explains how negotiating better TV rates, building specialist marketing teams, using data with confidence, and investing in long-term brand strategy transform marketing from a reactive expense into a true growth engine. You'll learn: Why negotiating TV advertising rates creates value beyond the initial media buy. How specialist marketing teams outperform generalists as law firms grow. Why tracking seasonality leads to smarter law firm marketing budgets. How top-of-funnel brand strategy lowers long-term client acquisition costs. Rankings is bringing together the absolute best in the business to share exactly what is moving the needle in personal injury right now. Don't wait. Get your tickets today at pimcon.org. Like what you hear? Hit Subscribe! We do this every week.  For more resources on how to dominate your market, visit us at Rankings.io. Subscribe to our newsletter and get the freshest news every Monday: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

What if the reason you're exhausted isn't because you're leading your business but because you're carrying responsibilities that were never yours in the first place?Burnout doesn't always come from working too many hours. Sometimes it comes from accepting responsibility for outcomes you can't actually control. In this episode, Dawn unpacks the leadership shift that helped her stop carrying jobs nobody hired her to do and why so many female founders unknowingly fall into the same trap.If you're constantly rescuing your team, reclaiming delegated work, or feeling like everything eventually lands back on your desk, this episode will help you redefine your role, strengthen your leadership, and create healthier ownership throughout your business.If you're tired of being the person every decision flows through, start by strengthening your leadership with AI. Download 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader and discover practical ways to delegate smarter, communicate more clearly, and create the space to lead like a CEO instead of the busiest employee in your company.Key TakeawaysWhy burnout is often a leadership problem not a workload problem. Carrying responsibilities that don't belong to you quietly drains your energy and limits your ability to lead strategically.The difference between caring and being responsible. Supporting people doesn't mean owning decisions or outcomes that are outside your control.How undefined roles create founder bottlenecks. When you never define what people can count on you for, everything becomes your responsibility by default.The leadership question every CEO should ask. "What can they actually count on me for?" creates clarity, stronger boundaries, and better delegation.Why you need to build the exit before the fire. Defining your role while things are calm makes it far easier to lead with confidence when challenges inevitably arrive.Resources & LinksLearn more about working with Dawn Andrews: https://dawnandrews.comFree Guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better LeaderRelated Episodes072 | How Female Founders Delegate Like a CEO Before They Burn Out Send us Fan MailWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

    1.    Consistency is Unpredictable   Consistency is not about performing the same way every day; it's about showing up in some capacity, regardless of the amount of effort.   Why it matters   Believing this allows professionals to sustain their efforts over time without the pressure of perfection, leading to long-term success.   In practice   Instead of feeling discouraged after a low-energy day, acknowledge that any small effort contributes to progress, like stacking bricks of varying heights each day rather than expecting uniformity.       2.    The Cycle of Stopping   The tendency to stop completely after missing a day or two is a prevalent cycle that undermines progress.   Why it matters   Recognizing this cycle encourages individuals to pick up where they left off instead of starting over, preserving momentum.   In practice   Instead of abandoning a project after a missed deadline, professionals should focus on incremental returns to the task, mitigating the all-or-nothing mindset.       3.    Energy is Finite, Efforts are Flexible   You can't give more than 100% of your energy, and that's okay; it's about the effort you can muster at any given time.   Why it matters   Accepting that energy levels fluctuate helps individuals prioritize their tasks without feeling guilty or overwhelmed.   In practice   On days when energy is low, professionals can still make progress by committing to smaller tasks that align with their capacity, like dedicating a few minutes to brainstorming rather than executing a full project.       4.    Momentum is Frictionless in Space   In a frictionless environment, each small push adds to momentum rather than losing energy, akin to consistency in personal development.   Why it matters   This perspective emphasizes that even small efforts accumulate and propel growth, encouraging continuous action despite setbacks.   In practice   Think of progress as ionic propulsion, where each little achievement builds upon the last, allowing for exponential growth over time, rather than relying solely on big pushes.  

Today we look at the nuances of looking forward to training each day as it comes. We talk about the importance of training where your fitness is vs. cramming for a race and why that will serve you better in the long run. We look at feeling younger as you get older. We talk about Guess Jeans, the Tour, and how a lot of times you're competing against ex-pros. We look at the faults in being obsessed with race times, especially when they may not be realistic. We talk what it takes to be the best in the world and more importantly what it takes to be the best you can be with your circumstances. Training is much more enjoyable when we can look at it as a long term journey and we tackle work in a way that makes more sense as it aligns with our current fitness. Consistency over peaks and valleys. Be the best version of yourself. Topics: Lake Placid and Ohio Your first time at a race venue Vingegaard out of the Tour What does winning look like for you? To be the best in the world Look like you're having fun Being as great as YOU can be Our own version of ourselves Narrow and blurry vision Putting all the stock in racing Me, me, me Accepting where you're at in training Feeling younger as you get older Being in shape to actually do the work Train where you're at Embrace each day as it comes Wrapped up in your time Guess Jeans Pedro Gomes wins AG at Lake Placid Addictive personalities Stop today so you can look forward to tomorrow Finite amounts of energy Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Dr. Julie Shamas is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of frontline experience. For over two decades, she managed the unexpected for a living—trauma, crisis, split-second decisions that meant the difference between life and death. Her expertise extends far beyond the emergency department. Dr. Shamas has extensive training in disaster medicine, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) response protocols. She has led hospital disaster drills across multiple healthcare systems, training doctors and staff on emergency preparedness at an institutional level. Her federal experience includes work with DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team), where she served in leadership, and collaboration with FBI rapid response teams in Texas. She has lectured medical professionals on real-world threats—not hypothetical scenarios, but documented events like the Aum Shinrikyo chemical attacks and projected threats to civilian infrastructure.Some of the topics we discussed were:Common travel scenarios that can quickly become emergenciesBackup communication methods for when phones and GPS aren't availablePlanning ahead for international travel and large-scale disruptionsPractical lessons from real-world travel emergenciesBuilding a preparedness checklist to make travel safer and less stressfulTravel preparedness tips that makes travel safer and less stressfulHow to prepare before your trip for handling unexpected situationsAnd more!Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Shamas:Website: preppingpartner.comFree Guides: preppingpartner.com/free-guidesFree Prep Talks: preppingpartner.com/prep-talksSTRANDED: preppingpartner.com/strandedFree 30-minute intro call: calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30minDoctor Preppers (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255Professional Preppers Network (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497 Email: hello@preppingpartner.com

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-ticketsWelcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss their biggest red flags to look for in a clinic during the hiring process while also throwing in a few pet peeves here and there!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTimestamps 00:00 Intro04:19 Pits and Peaks07:19 Clinic Pet Peeves & Red Flags09:07 Lobby's Smelling Bad13:52 High Turnover Rate15:01 Poor Communication18:51 No Cat Designated Treatment Area25:14 Outro 

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When a gunman entered an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University on March 12, 2026, students and faculty were forced to make life-or-death decisions in seconds. Their actions stopped the attacker, but the incident also revealed critical lessons about mindset, decisive action, leadership, and emergency medical care. In this episode, former Green Berets Adam McIntyre and Mike Bearden join Brink and Tom to break down the attack step by step, discuss what went right, what could have changed the outcome, and explain why this real-world incident closely mirrors the principles taught in Defend Systems' D.E.F.E.N.D.® curriculum. Whether you're an educator, first responder, business leader, or simply want to be better prepared, this conversation offers practical lessons that could save lives. 1:00 Guests Adam and Mike, former Green Berets and members of the Defend Systems team, recap the Old Dominion University shooting and explain why it reinforces the principles we teach in our training. 7:40 Overview of the attack timeline and what happened inside the ROTC classroom. 9:00 The shooter's Army National Guard background and reported ISIS ties. 10:44 Why we intentionally don't name the shooter. 13:00 Colonel Brandon Shah becomes the first person to confront the shooter. 13:14 The decisive actions students took to stop the attack. 15:05 How a student intentionally created a handgun malfunction—a skill taught in Defend Systems training. 15:56 How many Defend Systems training concepts played out in the first 30 seconds. 16:40 The warrior mindset that empowered students to act. 18:35 Student Samuel Reineberg's account of treating Colonel Shaw's wounds. 24:40 Where bleeding control kits and tourniquets should be placed in buildings. 26:55 What to do if you don't have a tourniquet. 29:41 Recognizing the students' decisive actions and quick notification of law enforcement. 33:30 The shooter's weapon choice and why determined attackers will find a weapon. 34:25 Two critical lessons about fighting over a gun. 38:30 Accepting injury over death. 38:55 How this incident demonstrates the final step of the D.E.F.E.N.D.® curriculum. 39:13 Why an options-based approach helps people respond effectively. 40:55 Adam and Mike's three biggest takeaways from the incident. 44:55 Brink's biggest takeaway: decisive action and mindset ended the attack quickly. 45:07 How mental scripting helps people respond faster under stress. 47:40 Watch student Samuel Reineberg's interview on The Shawn Ryan Show. 49:05 Why training matters, the impact of medical training, and why everyone should learn Stop the Bleed.

Lords: Alex Shannon Topics: What's a ghost? And other questions you can't explain to a 3 year old. Trophic memory, deer, and a truly unique scientific object- Copied from thoughtforms.life https://thoughtforms.life/trophic-memory-deer-and-a-truly-unique-scientific-object/ Summer Homework Otzi Awake, by Max Lavergne https://www.tumblr.com/dat-soldier/787624576603619328/beingharsh Microtopics: Game Changer and other Drop 7 shows. What real Topic Heads know. California Extreme, the pinball and arcade machine expo. Getting in on the ground floor to become the only place where topics are discussed. Dropping soup cans into a jacuzzi to record the Frog Fractions splash noises. Dropping the Frog Fractions lore. Releasing art and watching people get it in the way you wanted them to get it. Seeing the Human from Frog Fractions in real life and wondering "where do I know this human from?" A pin-up calendar where you draw your own pin-up each month. Conveying the concept of a ghost to a three year old. Whether it's okay to tell the truth to a small child Realizing that the three-year old only knows about fantasy skeletons and explaining that actually, skeletons are inside of us. A two-minute soliloquy about where mama owls come from. Doing your best not to adopt a child's adorable mispronunciation of restaurant. Hearing Dust in the Wind in a car commercial and being like "That's my dad's guitar song! That's the song my dad plays on guitar!" Accepting that you are responsible for shaping this child into a good, healthy adult human, but also, wouldn't it be funny if... Training your child to ask for "hot guys on Instagram" when she wants to look at pictures of unicorns and waterslides. Finding and ankylosaurus in the bedsheets. The age at which children develop a sense of fear. An entire song about not being afraid of ghosts and also how to bust them. One of the major delights of being around a child. Big bones sticking out of your head for a few months until they fall off. A New Fork in the Antlers. Whether it's advantageous to have more complicated antlers. Growing antlers in the lab. Owning a bunch of deer and collecting and labeling all their antlers. Telling the bone cancer what to do. Watching a moose shake its head and the antlers just pop right off. A moose dropping antlers to distract a predator. Trying to get on a plane with your new antler growth. Eating enough calcium to do all the antler growing you need to do. Scoring deer by counting the antler points. Moose lifespan. Seasonal Antler Disorder. The Dim Sum moose with one dumpling on every point of its antlers. Your 2nd grade teacher calling you up to assign you math homework to do on your honeymoon. Homework: what is it for? Homework as anti-union training. Striving to care less about your job. An after-school program that helps kids finish their homework by having an adult just do all the homework, like the parents would if they had the time. The cat on Jim's head. Finally hearing about a behavioral problem from your kid's teacher, that he likes reading too much. Doing the social norms because you are in a group who is all doing the social norms. Otzi the Preserved Carcass. A pretty dang old guy. An ice-age man with almost as many tattoos as a modern teenager. Gen X Cuspers. The earliest known human with Lyme disease. Wanting to make a gutstring bow but there are no guts around. What being any celebrity is like. What percentage of humans are related to Otzi the Ice Man. Being chased through the alps by people who want to kill you with arrows and the next thing you know scientists are rummaging through your stomach contents. An ancient form of Grindr. How old does a corpse need to be before you can buy and sell it? How lost does a corpse need to be before you can find it? Which natural laxatives the ice man used.

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This week, Teepa addresses two questions that were submitted by our listeners. The first question relates to getting curious if we notice a sudden change in a person living with dementia. The second question was related to alcohol consumption and if there is a connection to an increased risk of developing dementia. If you have asked yourself either of these questions recently, you'll be interested in learning Teepa's insights.Want to go deeper?Questions like these deserve more than a quick answer. If you're finding yourself curious — and wanting to learn more — Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) has resources that can help you keep building your knowledge and confidence.

Her Peer Kept Misattributing Statements to Her Team. She Let It Slide Once. The Second Time She Confronted Her Directly. She had a verbal offer within four days. They were eager. Before she accepted, she called HR and said: "Before I accept, I want to speak with my manager's manager." That request could have cost her the role entirely. She had already weighed it: if they say no, that tells me everything I need to know about this culture. If they say yes, I make a more informed decision. Within 24 hours, the executive cleared his calendar during a conference lunch and took a 30-minute call. He opened with: "What questions do you have for me?" She asked everything. She took the job. Saadia is Global Chief Information and Technology Officer at Coverys, a medical liability company, with 20 years of IT experience across multiple Fortune 100 companies. In this episode, she walks through the specific moments in her career where courage was required — and exactly how she built it. You'll learn: Her peer kept misattributing statements to her and her team in leadership meetings. She let the first incident slide. The second time, she requested a direct conversation: "This is what I heard. You were named as having stated this. Can you explain why?" The peer was speechless. Saadia set a clear expectation for next time — and never had the problem again. How she built a two-year disagreement relationship with a boss who actually respected being challenged: listen first before responding, don't feel obligated to disagree on the spot, return with facts, and always explain your thought process rather than just your conclusion. The career pivot her mentor pushed her into: leave IT entirely — her entire professional identity — and take a business strategy role with a Chief Marketing Officer. She lost her direct reports and became an individual contributor. Her biggest fear: disrupt her tech trajectory and never get back. Her mentor's answer: "Try it. If you don't like it, come back." She did it for two years, returned to IT as an executive, and credits that pivot for how she now thinks about strategy, stakeholders, and technology implementation. Why she stopped procrastinating in meetings after watching male peers say her exact ideas out loud and get the credit. The mindset that unlocked it: "I am in this room for a reason, and so is everyone else. Equal footing." Think you're the smartest: you stop listening. Think you're the worst: you stop speaking. Find the middle. Her direct advice on bias: keep an eye on how your ideas and voice are treated from day one. You will know quickly whether biases exist. Your manager and your peers are the most critical variables. If your manager has bias toward you, it will not work. Find a leader who respects what you bring, not just who you are. Why she proves herself to herself rather than to others — and why she has watched other women leaders make flawed decisions every time they shifted into "proving to others" mode. The skip-level coffee chat practice she has run for four years: meets individual contributors without their managers, no script, asks what challenges they are facing, never names names when sharing themes upward. The trust it builds has changed how her organization speaks up. About Saadia: Global Chief Information and Technology Officer at Coverys, a medical liability company. Saadia has 20 years of IT leadership experience across multiple Fortune 100 companies and is a recognized voice on courage, leadership, and building speak-up cultures in technology organizations.

Seth, Sean and Cole discuss there essentially being no way CJ Stroud makes the NFL Top 100, and how little talk there was of CJ when Jeremy Fowler was making his top 10 lists.

SummaryRobert Bolden shares insights on fighting the good fight of faith, surrendering to Jesus, and overcoming desires that lead to conflict. This episode encourages listeners to surrender to Jesus, and reflect on their spiritual journey and the importance of asking God with the right motives.Key TopicsFighting the good fight of faithThe importance of surrendering to JesusOvercoming desires that lead to conflictThe role of prayer and asking GodBiblical insights from 1 Timothy and JamesThe process of sanctification and transformation TakeawaysLiving in the world requires a fight of faith.Surrendering to Jesus is a transformative moment.Desires within us can cause conflicts and fights.Asking God with the right motives is essential.Public confession strengthens faith and commitment.True surrender results in transformation.Sound Bites"Faith is a fight, not just a walk.""You do not have because you do not ask God.""Ask with the right motives, for the kingdom."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Spontaneous Nature of the Podcast01:09 Getting into the World Cup and Unity in Humanity01:59 The Verse of the Day: Fight the Good Fight of Faith02:33 Living in the World and Spiritual Fight04:21 The Power of Mindset and Positive Self-Talk05:54 Holding onto Eternal Life and Faith in Christ06:31 Accepting and Confessing Faith Publicly08:16 The True Moment of Surrender to Jesus09:39 Fights and Quarrels Come from Inner Desires11:35 The Role of Asking God and Motives in Prayer13:34 Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsReady to become part of the community? https://lifetransformed.podia.com/message us and we will give you free access.Merchhttps://www.bonfire.com/store/lifetransformed/Schedule a serve call ⁠https://www.picktime.com/LifeTransformed⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qr⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6sszulCUrjodEyThd-rBw⁠Podcasts Join me live from Odd's Cafe here in Asheville…  message me for the exact time.  ⁠https://www.oddscafe.com/⁠Email: robertbolden@thisworldfreedom.com

We welcome Jorge Perez, a profound mindfulness thinker, author, and method-creator who focuses on how we can deeply metabolize everything in life with awareness. As the mastermind behind an upcoming, highly-anticipated book born from a raw moment of realization, George has dedicated his work to helping people break out of the survival mode that weakens the immune system and leaves the door open for illness. Today, he channels his personal journey and deep philosophical insights to show us why the moment to be happy is right now, exactly as it is.In this fast-paced, deeply vulnerable, and insightful interview, George breaks down the crucial difference between merely waiting for external circumstances to change; like chasing more zeros in your bank account, physical ideals, or perfect relationships; and mastering your inner state. He dives into the traps of "moment discrimination," discusses the heavy personal breakthroughs that shaped his path, and pulls back the curtain on why we must trust our own individual processes. Finally, George delivers a beautiful look into self-compassion, explaining why we lack the information to judge events as purely good or bad, and how letting go of the need to control the world leads to radical inner peace.Topics DiscussedMetabolizing life with awareness instead of resisting discomfort.The epidemic of "moment discrimination" and why we think the present is never good enough.How an altered fight-or-flight system (survival mode) directly weakens the immune system.The genesis of his book, Shut the Fuck Up, born from a raw observation of complaining and gossip.Believing we are in process rather than being helpless victims of our environments.Accepting that we don't have enough information to judge if an event is ultimately good or bad.How his 15-year-old dog's final moments served as a profound lesson in finding beauty amidst pain.Navigating the three-dimensional world of clear laws, consequences, and personal responsibility.Why everyone is doing life "correctly" according to what their own unique path requires.Connect with Jorge on InstagramConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com

Dr. Meaghan Andre is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Empowering Pediatric Wellness, a concierge-style pediatric practice in Princeton, NJ. She created her DPC model to offer families the kind of care she believes in—personal, preventive, and rooted in lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in helping children thrive through a whole-child approach that honors each family's values, rhythms, and wellness goals.Some of the topics we discussed were:Balancing an employed position while growing a pediatric DPC practiceCreating a flexible practice model through scheduling, telemedicine, and home visitsUsing AI, automation, and virtual assistants to streamline administrative tasksSetting healthy boundaries while providing personalized access for patients and familiesBuilding referral networks through community partnerships and professional relationshipsGrowing your practice organically through networking, events, social media, and patient referralsLeveraging testimonials, online reviews, and automated follow-up to support practice growthWhy reaching out to mentors and learning from other physicians can accelerate your journeyAnd more!Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Andre:Website:www.EmpoweringPediatricWellness.comInstagram:@EmpoweringPediatricianEmail:Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com

Learn how to declutter your mind and manifest your dreams with five actionable strategies from expert manifestation coach Cindy Kohler. Understand why emotional clarity matters for achieving lasting success in your life. In today's fast-paced world, many people find themselves overwhelmed by emotional clutter—past experiences, limiting beliefs, and negative thoughts that inhibit their ability to manifest their desires. Have you ever felt stuck, unable to move forward despite knowing what you want? In this post, you'll learn how to clear that emotional clutter and set the stage for effective manifestation with insights from Cindy Kohler, one of Australia's leading manifestation coaches. With over 40 years of experience in education, business, and wellness, Cindy combines mindfulness, neuroscience, and identity transformation to help individuals unlock their potential. Step 1: Recognize the Need for Clarity Why this matters: Emotional clutter stems from past experiences and beliefs that cloud our judgment and inhibit our progress. How to do it: Start by acknowledging your current emotional state. Reflect on what feelings or beliefs are holding you back. Example: Cindy emphasizes the importance of observing your thoughts without judgment. For instance, if you find yourself thinking, "I can't achieve my goals," take a moment to question that thought and its validity. Common mistake: Many people ignore their feelings, thinking they can just push through. However, ignoring emotional clutter only exacerbates the problem. Step 2: Practice Mindfulness Why this matters: Mindfulness helps you become aware of your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to address them rather than suppress them. How to do it: Incorporate daily mindfulness practices such as meditation or deep breathing exercises. Spend a few minutes each day focusing on your breath and observing your thoughts without judgment. Example: Cindy shares that her journey into mindfulness began at age 21, and it has been a cornerstone of her approach. This practice has helped her and her clients recognize emotional patterns. Common mistake: Skipping mindfulness practices when busy. Remember, even a few minutes can make a difference in your mental clarity. Step 3: Empty the Drawer Why this matters: Just like a cluttered drawer can't hold new items, emotional baggage can prevent you from manifesting your goals. How to do it: Identify and release negative beliefs and emotions. Use journaling as a tool to express and then let go of these feelings. Write down what no longer serves you and physically discard it. Example: Cindy advocates for this metaphorical 'emptying' as a crucial step before starting any new manifestation work. It's about making space for new opportunities. Common mistake: Holding onto old beliefs out of comfort or familiarity. Challenge yourself to let go of what doesn't serve your growth. Step 4: Reframe Your Thoughts Why this matters: Your beliefs shape your reality. By reframing negative thoughts, you can create a more empowering narrative. How to do it: When you catch yourself thinking negatively, ask, "Is this actually true?" and then create a more positive statement. For example, change "I can't do this" to "I am learning and growing every day." Example: Cindy often asks her clients, "Is that belief empowering you?" If not, it's time to let it go. This practice encourages a shift from limiting beliefs to empowering ones. Common mistake: Accepting negative thoughts as truth without questioning them. Step 5: Take Action Towards Change Why this matters: Awareness without action leads to stagnation. Taking steps toward change is essential for effective manifestation. How to do it: Set small, achievable goals that align with your new mindset. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small it may seem. Example: Cindy emphasizes that the discomfort of change is normal. By taking small steps and recognizing each achievement, you build momentum. Common mistake: Getting overwhelmed by the bigger picture. Focus on incremental changes instead. Conclusion Emotional clutter can significantly impact your ability to manifest your desires. By recognizing the need for clarity, practicing mindfulness, emptying your emotional drawer, reframing your thoughts, and taking actionable steps toward change, you can create a clearer path toward your goals. Remember, it's often the small changes that lead to significant transformations. Want to dive deeper into manifestation techniques? Check out Cindy Kohler's upcoming book, "Manifest You: How to Step into the Future, You to Change Everything" for more insights and strategies. Frequently Asked Questions What is emotional clutter? Emotional clutter refers to the negative thoughts and beliefs that accumulate over time, hindering personal growth and manifestation. How can mindfulness help with manifestation? Mindfulness allows individuals to become aware of their thoughts and emotions, enabling them to address and release what no longer serves them in their manifestation journey. What does it mean to "empty the drawer" in a manifestation context? "Emptying the drawer" means releasing old beliefs and emotional baggage to create space for new opportunities and desires. How can I reframe my negative thoughts? To reframe negative thoughts, question their validity and replace them with positive affirmations that empower you. Why is taking action important in the manifestation process? Taking action reinforces new beliefs and propels you toward your goals, transforming awareness into tangible results.  resources mindgarage.com.au - https://mindgarage.com.au Cindy Kohler's Email - cindy@mindgarage.com.au  

What do you do when you're offered an opportunity that will definitely stretch you but also scares you, and your first instinct is to hand it to someone else, because you feel you're not quite qualified? That's the moment we unpack in this interview with Ai Asakura, Alumni Program Manager for the TOMODACHI Initiative at the U.S.-Japan Council, who I met at an expat meetup in Fukuoka this spring — one with that same eclectic, cross-cultural energy as New York City, where you connect peer to peer with people from all walks of life. Ai is bicultural like me, and she's spent her career building bridges — between Japan and the U.S., and between mentees and the mentors who help shape their paths. But it took her some time to recognize being bicultural as her own superpower, and when she did, it empowered her to say yes to an opportunity most people would've handed to someone with a bigger title.Key TakeawaysLeadership is not a job title: You can be a leader as a mentor, a community organizer, a parent, or a volunteer—impact and initiative matter more than status.Networking is people-to-people connection, not transaction: Powerful “networking” often looks like simply being curious about others and building genuine human relationships.Bicultural identity is a superpower: Living between cultures, as Ai does between Japan and the U.S., creates unique insight, empathy, and the ability to act as a bridge.Opportunities often arrive through community: Ai's major career transitions—from hospitality to translation to TOMODACHI—came through relationships and community involvement.Saying yes can be the real “risky conversation”: Accepting the invitation to represent her region as a mentor felt risky to Ai, but turning it down would have meant betraying the message she gives her mentees about stepping up.Operation TOMODACHI to TOMODACHI Initiative: The humanitarian response to the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake evolved into a long-term leadership and exchange program impacting over 10,000 alumni.Exposure to hope changes trajectories: Young people from disaster-affected regions returned from U.S. programs with renewed hope, agency, and a desire to rebuild their communities.Community work can clarify your own identity: Serving Japanese communities in the U.S. helped Ai reconnect to her Japanese roots and recognize her role as a cultural bridge.Curiosity is a core leadership habit: Being genuinely interested in people—their stories, cultures, and experiences—naturally expands your world and your opportunities.There is still hope in the world: Despite global uncertainty, Ai emphasizes that human-to-human connection, especially across cultures, is a powerful source of hope.FeaturedConnect with Ai Asakura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ai-asakura0977/Learn about the US-Japan Council: https://www.usjapancouncil.org/Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/Learn about 1:1 executive coaching with Jamie Lee here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/applyText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with meBook a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com 

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What if anxiety, chronic pain, emotional overwhelm, and even trauma aren't signs that you're broken—but signs that your nervous system is trying to protect you? Ashleigh Di Lello, performance coach and Bio-Emotional Healing creator, shares one of the most powerful conversations ever featured on Ever Forward Radio. After surviving a mysterious illness that nearly took her life as a teenager—and later battling debilitating chronic pain that ended her professional dance career—Ashleigh discovered something that completely changed her understanding of healing. She explains why the brain is always trying to predict danger, how trauma quietly reshapes our identity, why resilience alone isn't enough, and what it actually takes to rewire your nervous system using evidence-based neuroscience. ----- 00:00 Why resilience eventually requires surrender 04:38 The mysterious illness that nearly took Ashleigh's life 09:16 Accepting reality vs. accepting defeat 13:44 Why unexpected trauma overwhelms the brain 16:02 A neuroscience-based protocol for processing bad news 22:44 The brain becomes what it repeatedly practices 24:03 Why toxic positivity doesn't heal trauma 29:42 How identity shapes your nervous system 35:27 When becoming "a fighter" eventually keeps you stuck 45:35 Trust, surrender and letting go of survival mode 57:35 Healing chronic pain by rewiring the nervous system 1:03:47 The Bio-Emotional Healing framework explained 1:06:08 The surprising way your reaction strengthens anxiety and pain 1:11:19 Why Ashleigh named her pain "Betty" 1:18:10 The invisible victory no one else could see 1:22:20 What "Ever Forward" means to Ashleigh ----- Episode resources: KETONE IQ - 30 % off brain fuel LMNT - free sample pack 38terra - 33% off gut health Watch and subscrbe on YouTube

You Can Be Present with What Is A gentle reminder that peace isn't found by fighting reality — it's found by being with it. In this episode, we explore what it really means to stop resisting the moment you're in, and how that simple shift can free up more energy than you ever imagined. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SHOW NOTES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Opening — Why presence matters more than perfection [01:12] Settling In — A breath and a check-in with your body [03:15] The Theme Part One — Stop fighting reality [05:40] The Theme Part Two — The traffic metaphor and letting feelings move through [07:20] Breathwork — 4-4-6 breathing for presence [08:00] Affirmations Part One — Permission to be where you are [08:45] Affirmations Part Two — You don't have to perform okay [09:15] Closing — One small invitation for today ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ STORY SUMMARY We spend so much energy arguing with the present moment — wishing we were somewhere else, feeling something else, further along. This episode explores the quiet power of simply being with what is. Not approving of everything. Not giving up. Just stopping the fight with reality long enough to feel the peace that's already here. Through a grounding exercise, breathwork, and affirmations, we practice the art of presence together. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ HOST Your Quiet Moment — A soft place to land when the world feels heavy. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TOPICS • Mindfulness and presence • Accepting what is without resignation • The cost of resisting reality • Letting emotions move through you • Finding peace in ordinary moments • Self-compassion through acceptance • Breathwork for grounding ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, hit follow and share it with someone who needs a quiet moment today. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ DISCLAIMER This podcast is for general wellness and encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a licensed therapist or crisis helpline in your area.DISCLAIMER

You Can Be Present with What Is A gentle reminder that peace isn't found by fighting reality — it's found by being with it. In this episode, we explore what it really means to stop resisting the moment you're in, and how that simple shift can free up more energy than you ever imagined. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SHOW NOTES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Opening — Why presence matters more than perfection [01:12] Settling In — A breath and a check-in with your body [03:15] The Theme Part One — Stop fighting reality [05:40] The Theme Part Two — The traffic metaphor and letting feelings move through [07:20] Breathwork — 4-4-6 breathing for presence [08:00] Affirmations Part One — Permission to be where you are [08:45] Affirmations Part Two — You don't have to perform okay [09:15] Closing — One small invitation for today ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ STORY SUMMARY We spend so much energy arguing with the present moment — wishing we were somewhere else, feeling something else, further along. This episode explores the quiet power of simply being with what is. Not approving of everything. Not giving up. Just stopping the fight with reality long enough to feel the peace that's already here. Through a grounding exercise, breathwork, and affirmations, we practice the art of presence together. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ HOST Your Quiet Moment — A soft place to land when the world feels heavy. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TOPICS • Mindfulness and presence • Accepting what is without resignation • The cost of resisting reality • Letting emotions move through you • Finding peace in ordinary moments • Self-compassion through acceptance • Breathwork for grounding ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, hit follow and share it with someone who needs a quiet moment today. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ DISCLAIMER This podcast is for general wellness and encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a licensed therapist or crisis helpline in your area.DISCLAIMER

Data gives us answers, but not the whole truth. Des Bateman, SVP Growth at Havas Media Network, draws an interesting parallel between using AI and the process that went into the book "Breath" by James Nestor. In this latest episode of the #ShinyNewObjectPodcast, we look at what the outcome looks like when you research and back up your hunches... instead of just saying "just breathe through your nose." Tune in to discover: • Why digital data is not the same as objective truth  • How AI can make audience research more scalable • Why friction can sometimes improve conversion • What happens when every marketer uses the same AI tools • Why skilled creatives remain the real competitive advantage Subscribe to keep hearing conversations about creativity, technology and the future of data-driven marketing.

Dr. Meaghan Andre is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Empowering Pediatric Wellness, a concierge-style pediatric practice in Princeton, NJ. She created her DPC model to offer families the kind of care she believes in—personal, preventive, and rooted in lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in helping children thrive through a whole-child approach that honors each family's values, rhythms, and wellness goals.Some of the topics we discussed were:Dr. Andre's journey from traditional pediatrics to pediatric Direct Primary Care Defining your mission and ideal patient before launching your practiceBuilding an essential startup checklist—from forming an LLC to finding office spaceKeeping startup costs low with a lean, flexible practice modelLearning from the DPC community and avoiding common startup mistakesFinding mentors and resources to simplify the launch processBalancing an employed position while gradually launching a DPC practiceGrowing your practice one step at a time with a progress-over-perfection mindsetAnd more!Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Andre:Website:www.EmpoweringPediatricWellness.comInstagram:@EmpoweringPediatricianEmail: Dr.Andre@EmpoweringPediatricWellness.com 

Send us Fan MailIf you are navigating an autism diagnosis with your child, you already know how heavy and isolating the journey can feel. But there is a side to this story we don't hear often enough: the father's perspective.In this episode, host Brigitte Shipman sits down with Harry Psaros—an autism father, advocate, board member for the Autism Caring Center, and best-selling author of “From Struggle to Strength: A Father's Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity.” When a child is diagnosed, mothers and fathers often process their grief in completely different ways. Harry shares his mission to break down that barrier, open up the conversation for dads who are struggling to accept a diagnosis, and give families the tools to stay on the same team instead of growing apart. If you are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or looking for a reason to find hope in the middle of a hard day, this down-to-earth conversation will remind you that you are not alone in the wilderness.In This Episode, You Will Learn:- Why fathers often react differently to an autism diagnosis and how to bridge the communication gap.- Practical advice on keeping your marriage and relationship strong through caregiving stress.- How to shift from survival mode to finding genuine hope, positivity, and resilience.- The inspiration behind Harry's book, From Struggle to Strength, and his advocacy work for families.

Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Michael Lukich, a marketing analytics leader with more than 20 years across consulting, data, and strategy, explains why the fix for a struggling team is almost never more effort. He walks through the closed-loop trap he built early in his management career, the systems thinking tools he now uses to find leverage points, and why over-measuring single marketing channels quietly starves the top of the funnel. Drawing on the Cabreras' DSRP model, Donella Meadows, and nearly 25 years at the poker table, he shows how to see a whole system instead of optimizing one piece to the detriment of the goal. Listeners come away with a practical way to map any system, pick a single North Star metric, and design loops that let a team improve on its own. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways Michael Lukich's early management trap was a closed loop with no exit: he could not step away until the team improved, and the team could not improve until he stepped away, which pushed him to 75-hour weeks before he redesigned the loop instead of adding effort. Accepting work at roughly 70 percent of his own output, paired with a tighter review cadence, let his team feel the consequences of their own decisions and turned him from a micromanager into a player coach. The "if you can't measure it, it doesn't exist" credo pushes budget toward easily measured lower-funnel channels and leaves the top of the funnel leaky, because no one can defend upper-funnel spend in a boardroom. The fix is whole-system measurement through multi-channel attribution and mixed models, not more measurement. Zynga over-relied on data and stacked Black Hat Core Drives that drive urgency and scarcity, a reminder that an A/B test measures one week, not how a feature performs as a system over two years. Derek and Laura Cabrera's DSRP model (Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, Perspectives) gives a four-part way to map almost any system, then find the bottleneck where one move has the biggest outsized effect. Poker trains decision-making under uncertainty and incomplete information, including the faulty learning loop where playing well can still lose and playing poorly can still win, which is why Michael says half the frameworks in his book started at the poker table. Topics Covered 0:00 — The loop you cannot escape 0:20 — Meet Michael Lukich: data, teaching, poker 2:41 — Designing your own life as a system 5:46 — Promoted into a trap with no exit 11:14 — The marketing measurement trap 13:53 — Frankenstein products, Zynga, and Black Hat 17:34 — A practical system: pick one metric 18:56 — Mapping systems with DSRP 22:23 — The strategy dashboard and the North Star 24:07 — James Clear, Ryan Holiday, and one book 26:54 — Translation and poker as the perfect game 30:25 — Where to find Michael and closing advice Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD About Michael Lukich Michael Lukich is a marketing analytics leader with more than 20 years across consulting, data, and business strategy, currently running marketing analytics for a major US marketing agency. He spent five years as an adjunct professor and has played poker for nearly 25 years, two habits that shaped how he thinks about teaching and making decisions under uncertainty. He writes the Stoic Systems Thinker newsletter, where ancient Stoic philosophy meets modern systems thinking, and is the author of the book of the same name. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife and two daughters. Find Michael Lukich Online The Stoic Systems Thinker (website and newsletter) LinkedIn The Stoic Systems Thinker on Substack Mentioned in This Episode Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows James Clear and Atomic Habits Ryan Holiday Poker The Stoic Systems Thinker by Michael Lukich Derek and Laura Cabrera's DSRP model (Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, Perspectives) Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Zynga The Octalysis Framework and Black Hat Core Drives Kaizen and Kaikaku (continuous improvement versus radical change) Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

Everything in life has a finite lease. Learn why viewing your possessions and relationships as temporary leases changes your outlook.Most of us struggle with attachment, whether it is to material objects or people. This episode explains the leasing a car analogy, a simple but powerful tool to help you navigate the reality that everything eventually comes to an end. By shifting your mindset toward impermanence, you can stop fighting the natural conclusion of cycles and start living with more peace.If you find yourself holding onto things indefinitely, this perspective offers a way to accept change rather than fear it. Understanding that your time with any specific possession or relationship is limited helps you appreciate the current moment. Adopting this leasing a car analogy allows you to focus on the present instead of worrying about the inevitable expiration date.This approach to letting go of things is essential for anyone feeling stuck in the past. It is not about detachment, but rather about clarity. Accepting the terms of your own existence makes life significantly lighter.https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/why-your-past-is-preparation-not-punishment-with-bishop-kevin-foreman/Subscribe for weekly life philosophy breakdowns, and share in the comments: what is one thing you are currently trying to let go of?

As those of us in the northern hemisphere head into summer, with record high temperatures forecasted for many, Teepa and Greg address a question that was submitted by our audience: is water sufficient at hydrating a person living with dementia or are electrolyte-focused drinks better? As with most things related to dementia care, the answer is not simple and straightforward. One of the considerations discussed is the importance of how water is offered, as well as the necessity of understanding an individual's preferences for different types of liquids.Want to go deeper?Knowing what to do is one thing — having the skills to carry it out with confidence is another. If you're ready to build a stronger foundation in dementia care, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers a range of learning options designed to meet you at any stage of the journey.

You don't need more basic stepmom advice. You need to understand why things in your stepfamily life aren't changing. In this episode, Jamie will take you beyond run of the mill advice as she walks you through her guide: 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Don't Have the Guts to Tell You,  Plus, Jamie will give you a peek behind the scenes into the clapback she received online about the title of her guide, and why she stands by it, even despite the backlash.    In this Episode:  Re-examining your boundaries and need for control  How to disengage without disconnecting  Why your past is affecting your stepfamily experience  The myth that you have to love your stepkids like your own  Accepting the things your husband will never understand about your stepmom experience How constant venting can keep you stuck    Get the full free guide 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Won't Tell You: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freebie  Subscribe to Jamie's Substack: https://jamiescrimgeour.substack.com/ Check Out The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth Use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order at www.cozyearth.com LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom Metabolic Reset Program  Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com

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