Podcasts about accepting

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Send a text for comments or topics ideas! Have you ever been told your symptoms are “just part of being a woman”?Headaches that never fully go away.Leaky bladder after childbirth.Constant fatigue.Hormonal shifts that feel overwhelming.So often, women are told these things are normal. But normal does not mean optimal.In today's episode, we're joined by a powerful voice in women's health who is redefining what resilience truly looks like. We dive into whole-body healing, nervous system regulation, and why addressing stress physiology is often the missing piece in chronic symptoms, pain, and fatigue.If you've been pushing through discomfort or quietly managing symptoms for years, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what's possible.You don't have to accept survival mode. You can build resilience. You can heal. You can thrive.What We Cover in This Episode:Why “normal” symptoms aren't always healthyThe connection between the nervous system and chronic painHow stress impacts women's hormones, fatigue, and recoveryWhat heart rate variability (HRV) tells us about resilienceWhy postpartum symptoms like bladder leaks shouldn't be ignoredThe difference between managing symptoms and true healingWhat it means to live a resilient lifestyle in every season of lifeKey Takeaways:Chronic headaches, fatigue, and pelvic floor symptoms may be common — but they are not something you simply have to live with.Nervous system regulation is foundational for long-term healing.Stress resilience impacts hormones, energy levels, inflammation, and recovery.Heart rate variability can offer insight into how well your body adapts to stress.True health care for women must look beyond surface-level symptom management.Questions to Reflect On:What symptoms have I accepted as “normal”?Where might stress be impacting my body more than I realize?Am I managing symptoms — or working toward deeper healing?What would thriving actually look like in this season of my life?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Dr. Cassie Parker: • Website: https://resilientwellnesspt.com/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561663004907Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilient.wellness.pt/Connect with Lindsey House:   • Website: https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com   • Podcast: https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com/podcast-1   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houselifestyles

This past week really tested my need for control. I had a lot going on emotionally as I was getting ready to travel back to New York to honor the passing of my Aunt Ronnie. There was a snowstorm moving across the country, flights were being delayed and canceled, and plans kept changing. Emotions were already high, and with everything unfolding the way it was, I had to keep reminding myself that there were things outside of my control that I just had to accept. As the week unfolded, I could feel anxiety start to creep in with all the unknowns. I can't control the weather or the flights, but I can control how present I stay and how I choose to show up in the middle of it. This is a reflection on surrender and releasing that grip. I share a story from my teenage years as a lifeguard, helping a frightened little girl learn how to float, and how breath, trust, and letting go allowed her to be supported by the water. On today's Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down and reflect on where you may be holding on too tightly, and become aware of what you can control or release to help you discover peace and freedom amidst the uncertainty. When you notice anxiety, stress, fear, or a lack of safety coming up, how much of that is a need for control, and how much might be a trigger from something else? Are you able to identify the root of that emotion and consider how you might respond differently so you can reduce anxiety, stress, or fear? How do you gain awareness and focus on the present, when you're facing resistance or situations that are outside of your control? Is there an area of your life where you realize that you may be trying to control something that isn't actually yours to control? As you take yourself on a Wise Walk, can you notice what's triggering your stress and consider whether more realistic expectations might help you feel supported and grounded? Can you visualize yourself floating, breathing, and being supported by what's around you, trusting that you are safe and worthy, exactly as you are? Are there tasks or goals in your life that are distracting you from where you want to go, or are they supporting you in feeling more at peace and showing up the way you want? Can you feel good about the small steps you're taking so that even when things don't go as planned, you know you that did what you could? If circumstances don't allow you to show up in the way you originally intended, how might you still be present in a different way, whether in spirit, intention, or connection? Can you shift your energy away from needing things to happen in a very specific way and open yourself to new ways of participating through the things you can control? It's my hope that we can float together. That we can surrender, release, and find a little more peace, letting Mother Nature, the water, and the elements support us along the way.  As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so please feel free to reach out and send me a DM.  I'm sending good thoughts your way and hoping that you feel supported in all the ways that really matter to you. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk. In this episode: [03:44] When I was in high school I was a lifeguard at the Marriott Hotel. I remember helping a five-year-old girl who had a fear of floating.  [05:55] I coached her on how to let go and to let the water do the work for her. She needed to release anxiety, stress, and control. The more she released her tension and grip, the easier it became for her to float. [06:19] This is true in life. If we're resisting, we're fighting against the grain. Accepting safety and support can appear in a way that we're not used to. [07:01] The art of surrendering is what will keep us afloat. I needed to remind myself of this during this stressful week with so many factors coming into play. [08:08] The best thing I can do is surrender and do the things I can control. We need to see surrender as a strength. It's not defeat. [09:20] I'm also separating from holding on too tightly, expecting things to happen the way that I want them to. [10:47] I feel safe and supported right now from the Universe and the individuals who decide whether it's safe to fly or not. [11:08] I'm going to stay in my lane, and visualize myself floating in the water. Memorable Quotes: "There are things outside of my control that I just have to accept, and I have to do the best I can with what's in front of me." - Mary Tess "We can't control the weather or the airlines or the flights, but we can control certain things in our life, and we can also surrender what we can't control." - Mary Tess "When we let go and release the attachment to what we think should happen, it allows us to move through things with more peace." - Mary Tess "Trying to control things we can't control just creates more stress, more anxiety, and more fear of uncertainty." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Heart Value Colette Baron-Reid Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

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Dr. Raeeda Gheewala is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Nephrology with over two decades of clinical experience. She has dedicated her career to advancing kidney health and exploring its vital connection to physical performance. As one of the few specialists in Sports Nephrology, Dr. Gheewala blends her expertise in kidney medicine with her passion for sports and wellness—helping athletes optimize hydration, recovery, and kidney function for peak performance. Beyond her clinical work, she advocates for prevention and proactive health, empowering individuals to protect their kidneys through informed lifestyle choices. Her patient-centered, holistic approach has earned her respect among colleagues and athletes alike. Dr. Gheewala continues to educate and inspire through her practice, speaking engagements, and online platform, where she shares evidence-based insights on how balanced living supports kidney and overall health. Some of the topics we discussed were: High-protein diets and supplementsHow athletes can balance performance nutrition with kidney preservationHow much protein to consume based on your level of activityVariability in protein intake per dayMyths about the safety of creatine supplements Advice for physicians or entrepreneurs who are interested in building their own practices in unique areasWhat athletes should know about hydration, heat illness, and kidney function Preventative measures to keep in mind for staying active in the summer heat And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita Wellness MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573 Learn 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. Gheewala: Website: sportsnephrology.com Instagram: @thekidneyqueenmd TikTok: @sportskidneycoach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KidneyQueenMD 

Accepting new clients committed to self-improvement vs. impermanent solutions. www.birdbrainwellness.comFebruary begins with a shift.Not the kind you announce loudly—but the kind you feel settling into your bones.In this episode, I talk about moving in silence, choosing discernment over disclosure, and why not everything meaningful in your life needs to be explained, shared, or made legible for others. We explore the difference between secrecy and stewardship, oversharing and authenticity, urgency and alignment.This is a conversation about protecting what's still becoming, letting things mature before they're consumed, and giving yourself permission to have a private life—even in a world that constantly asks for access.If you're in a season where something is changing quietly behind the scenes, this one is for you.

If a person is going through a hard time and his evil inclination is trying to get him to complain and question the way Hashem is dealing with him, he needs to give himself chizuk to accept what Hashem is doing with love. Besides the enormous spiritual value of having emunah during difficult times, this acceptance itself is a great zechut, one that may very well take the place of any further suffering. The Midrash Rabbah in Parashat Vayikra tells a powerful story. The great Tannaim, Rabbi Eliezer, Rabbi Yehoshua, and Rabbi Akiva, once went traveling to collect funds to support talmidei chachamim who were learning Torah. In one of the cities they visited lived a very wealthy philanthropist named Abba Yudin. At that time, however, he had just lost all of his wealth and felt deep shame that he was unable to give anything to the rabbis. His wife said to him that he still owned one field and asked why he did not sell half of it and give the proceeds to support the Torah scholars. Abba Yudin could have responded, "Hashem already took away all my money, and now I should give away half of what is left?" Instead, with joy and Emunah, he sold half the field and gave the money to support talmidei chachamim. The rabbis gave him a berachah for success and continued on their way. Abba Yudin then went out with his cow to plow the remaining half of the field. As he was working, the cow slipped into a hole in the ground, and its leg sank deep into it. It appeared that the leg was certainly broken. Abba Yudin did not complain. He did not say, "After such a heroic act of tzedakah, this is how Hashem repays me?" Instead, he accepted the situation wholeheartedly and began trying to pull the cow out of the ditch. At that moment, he noticed something buried in the ground: a hidden treasure filled with gold and pearls. Through this, he became wealthy once again. The difficulty of his cow's fall actually led him to the treasure, but the true source of the berachah was his acceptance of how Hashem dealt with him. Accepting difficulties with love is extremely hard, especially when a person is genuinely trying to do good and it seems that everything is going wrong. At those moments, we need to use our minds and hearts to look for ways to understand how what Hashem is doing is truly a chesed for us. If we can think of possible reasons and honestly internalize them, the merits that result are enormous. A man told me that about two years ago he had changed jobs after being promised a great opportunity with significant additional pay. After a few months, it became clear that he had been misled, and on top of that, the work environment was extremely hostile. Going to work each day was very painful, yet he continued to go with a smile, accepting that Hashem was doing what was best for him. As an aside, if someone is unhappy at a job for legitimate reasons, there is nothing wrong with trying to find another one. During that period, he and his wife had a child with a very complex medical condition that required two dangerous surgeries. They were warned that serious and unavoidable side effects were going to take place. Baruch Hashem, both surgeries went extremely well, with no side effects at all, something the doctors said they had never seen. Throughout that time, the situation at work only worsened, but for reasons he could not explain, he remained stuck there. He kept telling himself that it was all for the best. Eventually, when he was finally able to leave the job, he sent out his résumé, but no one responded. Around that time, his child needed another medical procedure that usually required a hospital stay. Once again, Baruch Hashem, it went so smoothly that the child was released just two hours after the procedure. That night, he said to his wife, "I think the two years of hardship at work were taking the place of the hardships that were meant to come from our child's condition. Baruch Hashem, we received it at work instead of through the child." They went to sleep filled with gratitude and acceptance. The very next day, he received a phone call out of the blue offering him a new job with more than thirty percent higher pay. Now, he could not be happier. Accepting wholeheartedly and honestly the way Hashem is dealing with a person is an enormous zechut.

Healthy relationships require that we are open to being influenced. After all, what is a relationship if it doesn't include give and take. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer explains what both research and experience has taught him about the importance of accepting influence in relationships.  Show notes:  What does accepting relational influence mean?   Allowing those we are in relationship with to shape and impact our thinking, feeling and behaving.   What does not accepting relational influence look like?  Relationship rigidity resulting in dismissing or being un-moved by the input, wisdom, experience and interaction of another individual.   What does the research say?  Husbands who accept influence from their wives tend to have happier and more satisfying relationships.  The more influence a spouse is willing to accept, the more influential they can be.  What makes accepting relational influence difficult?  Being defensive or the tendency to recoil from perceived challenges.  Black and white thinking or the tendency to see matters in either/or categories.  Avoidant or the tendency to avoid relationship disagreement and friction.  Misunderstood roles in relationship or the tendency to enter a relationship with a role modeled or taught to you that does not permit influence.  Lack of relationship safety.   What happens if we don't accept influence?  The relationship tends towards disconnection.  Does accepting influence mean finding agreement?  Yes and no. Yes – you both agree that the other is worth understanding well enough to know when and how to yield to them. No – agreement is not the objective. In fact, disagreement is common and still should include influence.  What does healthy influence look like amid disagreement?  When a person says "no" in a relationship, they should simultaneously say "yes" to the friend or spouse they are in relationship with. By this we mean, those we are in relationship should always feel they have been understood and valued enough to have influenced us regardless of the decision at hand. 

We share a simple image—a half-full cup held at arm's length—to show how small problems grow heavy when we grip them too long. Using the acronym P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., we reframe stress into strategy, turn setbacks into lessons, and practice letting go instead of wearing out.• Problems as predictors of success based on response• Life is difficult as progressive overload for the mind• Reframing problems as opportunities to act• Noticing blessings that often arrive in disguise• Extracting lessons to grow, not just survive• Accepting problems are everywhere and relative• Reading the messages inside setbacks• Believing everything is solvable with time and helpIf you need anything or have any thoughts or comments, just text me or let me knowhttps://aarondegler.com/

John is joined by Christopher D. Kercher and Peter H. Fountain, both partners in Quinn Emanuel's New York office.  They discuss their recent representation of Citadel Securities, one of the world's largest market makers, in connection with a case concerning Mallinckrodt, a pharmaceutical company forced into bankruptcy due to opioid litigation.  The central issue was whether $1.6 billion in stock share buybacks conducted between 2015 and 2018 could be recovered by the bankruptcy estate as fraudulent transfers. The legal theory advanced in the case by a litigation trust formed during the bankruptcy was unprecedented in that it sought to void Mallinckrodt share repurchases on the open market that were made in the ordinary course of business.  The trust contended that, under Irish law (Mallinckrodt was an Irish corporation), these repurchases were void because Mallinckrodt should have recognized that it was insolvent due to substantial opioid-related tort liabilities not reflected on its balance sheet. The litigation trust characterized these sales as constructive fraudulent conveyances, asserting that Mallinckrodt lacked adequate capital when executing the buybacks.  The trust sought to claw back the full $1.6 billion from ordinary market participants who had sold shares years prior, basing their argument on limited precedent from Enron-related cases from the 1980s. The defense successfully challenged these claims by invoking the Section 546(e) bankruptcy safe harbor provision. This provision is intended to preserve finality in financial markets and protect legitimate securities transactions.  The defense emphasized that Citadel and similar market makers qualified as financial participants and that the share repurchases constituted protected settlement payments and transfers pursuant to securities contracts under the safe harbor provision. Accepting the litigation trust's theory would require market makers to investigate not only the published financial statements of every traded company, but also hidden tort liabilities and the corporate laws of each jurisdiction of incorporation before facilitating any transactions.  Both the bankruptcy and district courts recognized that imposing such obligations would paralyze financial markets and defeat the purpose of the safe harbor provision and rejected the trust's novel claims.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Gregory Copley recounts King Charles correcting President Trump on protocol, with the President accepting the royal guidance—a notable moment of deference during the state interactions between the two leaders.1900COTSWOLDS

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Dr. Raeeda Gheewala is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Nephrology with over two decades of clinical experience. She has dedicated her career to advancing kidney health and exploring its vital connection to physical performance. As one of the few specialists in Sports Nephrology, Dr. Gheewala blends her expertise in kidney medicine with her passion for sports and wellness—helping athletes optimize hydration, recovery, and kidney function for peak performance. Beyond her clinical work, she advocates for prevention and proactive health, empowering individuals to protect their kidneys through informed lifestyle choices. Her patient-centered, holistic approach has earned her respect among colleagues and athletes alike. Dr. Gheewala continues to educate and inspire through her practice, speaking engagements, and online platform, where she shares evidence-based insights on how balanced living supports kidney and overall health. Some of the topics we discussed were:Why sports nephrology is importantHow Dr. Gheewala's sports nephrology practice addresses the unique kidney health risks faced by athletesThe best strategies for pain management in athletes with kidney concernsHow to determine how hydrated you areHydrating with electrolyte rich fluids, not just water, during a marathonEarly red flags that kidneys might be under stressHow athletes or active adults returning from injury can protect their kidneys during recoveryOne daily habit that supports both kidney health and pain-free performanceHow best to hydrate depending on level of kidney functioning And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita Wellness MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573 Learn 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. Gheewala:Website: sportsnephrology.com Instagram: @thekidneyqueenmd TikTok: @sportskidneycoach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KidneyQueenMD 

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Do you have a teen whose emotions feel huge and explosive—and nothing you say seems to calm things down?Do you find yourself reacting out of fear, walking on eggshells, or second-guessing whether you're doing any of this “right”? In this episode, Colleen O'Grady talks with therapist and author Katie K. May about what's really happening when teens have big, intense emotions—and why common parent responses (like “You're fine” or “Relax”) often backfire. Katie introduces the concept of “fire feelers,” teens who experience emotions as all-consuming, and explains how self-destructive behaviors can become a desperate attempt to shut down emotional pain. You'll learn why validation is the fastest way to lower emotional intensity, how “radical acceptance” helps parents stop fighting reality and start rebuilding connection, and why parents need a plan to regulate their own nervous system so they can respond instead of react—especially when safety is a concern. Guest Bio: Katie K. May Katie K. May is a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and group practice owner. She founded Creative Healing, a multi-location teen support center in the Philadelphia area, and is the author of You're On Fire, It's Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors. With lived experience as a teen who turned to self-harm, Katie is one of a select few board-certified DBT clinicians in Pennsylvania. She equips parents and clinicians with practical, trauma-informed tools to decode behavior as survival and create lasting change. Three Takeaways Validation lowers the emotional “fire.” Before problem-solving, teens need to feel seen and understood—validation helps calm the nervous system and opens the door to change. Radical acceptance reduces parental suffering. Accepting “this is where we are” doesn't mean approving—it means stopping the fight with reality so you can respond more effectively. Parents need their own regulation plan. A “stress meter” and a proactive calming strategy help moms manage fear, avoid catastrophic thinking, and stay steady when emotions run high. Learn More at: https://katiekmay.com/ Follow at https://www.instagram.com/katiekmay/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Accepting new clients www.birdbrainwellness.com This episode is not about fixing your life. It's about taking inventory. In the spirit of audit season, I'm walking through the idea of a self Audit- looking honestly at where our time, care, energy, and Presence are going, and how they're being met.

Failure feels heavy because we are taught to see it as an endpoint.  Many of us learned early that failure means something is wrong with us. We learned that mistakes close doors and that setbacks are proof we should not try again. But that is not the truth. Failure is often the beginning of a different story. It stretches us in ways success never could. It teaches skill, courage, and patience. It becomes the soil where grit takes root. Most people fear failure because they fear being seen. They fear the silence after disappointment. They fear the comments, the comparisons, and the quiet feeling of not being enough. Yet the people we call successful are rarely the ones who never fell. They are the ones who kept standing up, even when no one was watching, even when the outcome was uncertain, and even when quitting felt safer than hoping again. This is why reframing failure matters. Failure is feedback. It is the voice that says try again with more wisdom. It exposes what we could not see and reveals what we need next. It removes the illusion that perfection is required for progress. And with time, it builds something far more valuable than a clean track record. It builds a resilient heart In this episode, we explore the principles of "failing forward," inspired by John Maxwell's book and shaped by years of real experiences including missed opportunities, hard lessons, delayed wins, and the uncomfortable work of taking responsibility. We redefine its meaning, separate identity from outcome, learn to act before fear takes over, and build persistence when quitting feels easier. If you are building something new, changing direction, leading a team, or simply trying to grow, this conversation offers a mindset shift that removes the shame from failing and restores the purpose in trying.  "If you're trying not to fail, you're probably gonna try not to succeed. You have to be willing to fail." - Dr. Derrick Burgess Topics Covered: (00:00:00)  Introduction (00:01:43) How society teaches us to fear failure (00:02:26) "Failing Forward" by John Maxwell (00:04:33) Step 1: How achievers view failure (00:06:39) Step 2: Redefining failure (00:07:29) Step 3: Remove you from failure (00:09:01) Step 4: Take action to reduce fear (00:09:37) Step 5: Accepting responsibility for change (00:11:05) Advertisement: Struggling with your finances as a young physician? Doc2Doc Lending is here for you. Founded by doctors, we offer loans tailored to your unique career path, crediting your certifications and specialty training. Visit https://www.doc2doclending.com/ today. (00:12:54) Step 6: Protecting yourself from outside negativity (00:14:00) Step 7: Leaving yesterday behind (00:14:47) Step 8: Change yourself, not the world around you (00:15:26) Step 9: Serve others instead of comparing (00:16:22) Step 10: Finding the good in bad experiences (00:18:24) Step 11: If you succeed, try something harder (00:18:44) Step 12: Turning bad experiences into good lessons (00:18:51) Step 13: Working on weaknesses that weaken you (00:20:10) Step 14: The small gap between success and failure (00:21:39) Step 15: Get up, get over it, and keep going Key Takeaways:   "The longer the fear remains unchecked, the harder the person has to work to break the cycle." "If you're focused on not making mistakes, you're probably gonna be limited." "Failure is a price you have to pay to achieve success.""You're not as bad as your worst day and you're not as good as your best day." "The more you look back, the less time you have to look forward.""A winner knows how much he still has to learn even when he's considered an expert." Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243 Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.

Long before we consciously think about it, we're already making choices. How much to push. When to stay quiet. What feels possible — and what feels off-limits. Most of those decisions aren't random. They're guided by beliefs we've been carrying for years, often without realizing where they came from.This episode of That Greenwich Life is an invitation to slow down and examine those beliefs — especially the ones LIMITING us. So many of the limits we accept as “just the way things are” aren't rooted in truth at all. They're inherited, learned, and reinforced until they feel immovable. But they don't have to be.My guest, Sarah Sadie Newett, is the founder of SSN, an award-winning movement practice studio in Westport that has built a deeply devoted community of people who return week after week — not just for physical results, but for transformation. She has decades of professional experience as a dancer and aerialist and has performed alongside artists including Lady Gaga, The Roots, and Lil' Kim. She has collaborated with major wellness and fashion brands such as Max Mara, Alo Yoga, Rhone, and Beyond Yoga. Through movement and her own journey of sobriety, Sarah helps people challenge long-held assumptions about their bodies and abilities, creating space for confidence, trust, and possibility. Whether working with athletes, creatives, mothers, or high-performing professionals, her clients consistently leave feeling capable of far more than they imagined.This episode is about more than physical flexibility or strength. It's about what becomes possible when beliefs change — not just in thought, but in practice. Because when your beliefs evolve, the way you move through your life evolves with them.Thank You to Our Sponsors: • RMA of New York — our Season 2 Presenting Sponsor and leading fertility care provider • Jack Rabbits Gymnastics and Soccer Club — a beloved children's movement and enrichment space helping kids build confidence, coordination, and joy through play • Room for Paws Pet Resort — a trusted, full-service pet resort providing exceptional care and peace of mind for families and their furry family membersLet's Connect!If this episode inspired you, please follow, rate, and review That Greenwich Life so more women can find these conversations. Follow me on Instagram @DorothyOnTV and check out my website www.DorothyOnTV.com for all updates and TGL merch. And watch this full episode on my Youtube Channel.

Summary:  In this first episode of the year, the guys crack open the idea of what it means to be new—not just with gym memberships and resolutions, but deep in the rewiring of old patterns, assumptions, and emotional blind spots. Dan kicks things off by admitting his old “default setting” was to walk in the door wondering what he'd done wrong—proof that sometimes the battlefield is the hallway between the garage and the living room. From there, Jeremy confesses his own default: being right about everything. But a surprising comment from his son at a hockey game (“There's so much more going on than what's on TV”) hits him like a puck to the head and opens up a whole new way of seeing relationships. Kevin brings in the pastor's line, “Do you want to be right, or do you want to win?”—and discovers that relational victory doesn't always mean keeping score. Dan, meanwhile, reflects on curiosity as an antidote to assumption, while Jeff learns that geology may rock, but people matter more. Between dad jokes about rock stars, cul-de-sacs, and Fraggle Rock sing-alongs, the group lands somewhere between reflection and revelation: Becoming aware of your patterns.Accepting feedback without self-defense.Taking action toward connection, not correction.  By the end, they circle back to hope. If yesterday was about living on autopilot, this year is about choosing manual drive. “Participating in my own discovery,” Dan quips, “gives me the opportunity to participate in my own recovery.” So whether you're trying to read a face, repair a marriage, or just survive mornings before coffee, this conversation reminds you—every default can be rewritten. Pull Quotes “There's so much more going on than what's on the screen.”“Do you want to be right, or do you want to win?”“Participating in my own discovery gives me the opportunity to participate in my own recovery.” #justtheguys #danholmes #actuallyautistic #neurodiversecoupletips #neurodiverse men 

In this episode of the Got HER Back Podcast, Meg and Carrie get real about green flags, healthy love, and what happens when you stop confusing peace for boredom.   From navigating skepticism after toxic relationships to learning how to trust consistency, safety, and emotional availability, this conversation explores why green flags can feel unfamiliar when you've lived in chaos for too long.   If you're relearning what healthy relationships look like, overcoming relationship trauma, or questioning whether calm love is real love, this episode is your reminder that green flags aren't boring — they're healing.   You've got her back. And we've got yours.   Chapters: 00:00:00 Why green flags are hard to believe after toxic relationships  00:01:00 Style check and catching up on life and work trips  00:02:00 Easygoing partners and compatibility in relationships  00:03:15 Why skepticism blocks us from seeing green flags  00:04:20 The 90-day probation period and Think Like a Man  00:06:10 Slowing down dating and building real connection  00:07:20 Waiting for the other shoe to drop in healthy love  00:09:00 Actions over words and watching behavior patterns  00:10:30 Accepting that nobody is perfect in relationships  00:12:15 Identifying top green flags in a healthy partner  00:13:40 Feeling safe, wanted, and emotionally regulated  00:16:00 Green flags in parenting and blended families  00:18:00 Why chaos feels familiar and calm can feel boring  00:19:30 Shifting your mindset to look for the good  00:21:00 Dating apps, modern dating, and human connection  00:23:00 Red car syndrome and focusing on green flags  00:24:30 Final thoughts on love, growth, and healing  

Accepting Salvation Salvation is at its core, a pure gift of grace. It's not tied to your works. It's not tied to your heritage. It's not tied to anything other than your faith in the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. That's it. Any other criteria serves only to harden hearts and obscure […] The post Accepting Salvation appeared first on Rockpointe Community Church.

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs listen to what Steph Curry said last night after the loss to the Mavericks, debate if it sounds like the team is accepting what might start soon sounding inevitable, take calls from Warriors fans, and more.

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/hKfjXCYrUJcFamily… this episode is one of those ones.Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WillieMooreJrLiveI sat down with my brother, Yung Joc, and we got REAL about what most people hide: embarrassment, humility, and the pressure of being seen.We talked about:• how the streets really end for most people• what cameras and platforms do to your emotions• why embarrassment can make you spiral… or make you grow• and how faith teaches you to pivot without losing yourselfIf you've been trying to protect your image more than you've been protecting your peace… this conversation is for you.✅ Subscribe & join the family

Buyers just got even more in control, and it's excellent news for investors. Homes are now sitting on the market for the longest time in a decade, with sellers accepting thousands less than their original list price. For those who have been waiting to buy their first or next investment property, this could be the sign that it's time to get in the game. But, with mortgage rates (slowly) coming down, will this window of opportunity last months or mere weeks? We're back with our January 2026 housing market update! Dave is getting into it all—mortgage rates, inventory, demand, and why investors are becoming so bullish heading into this new year. Think there's a housing crash on the way? Dave does his favorite thing—looks at data instead of guessing—to show some clear signs that those hoping for a crash will (unfortunately for them) be waiting quite a while. Demand is growing (steadily), and hungry homebuyers are itching to get back into the market. How much time do we have before steady appreciation returns? Stick around, we're getting into it in this housing market update! In This Episode We Cover Sellers are accepting less: How much should you be bidding on houses?  The best (and worst) housing markets in America (updated) Growing buyer demand and signs that the housing market (probably) won't crash Why mortgage rates reversed after falling below 6% earlier this month  Why investors are getting so bullish about rental properties in 2026  And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1230 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this replay episode, I share my personal experience of turning down my dream master's program due to funding issues and provide comprehensive guidance on securing funding for master's programs. From internal scholarships within your department to external fellowships and creative freelance opportunities, I cover various strategies to make your graduate education financially manageable. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of financial literacy and budgeting to ensure long-term financial stability. Tune in to learn how to proactively seek and secure funding for your master's program.If you liked what you heard, check out my blog post on 20+ ways to secure funding for master's programs and the following relevant episodes: -4: Grad School Funding-58: Accepting an Offer With Little to No Funding-67: What You Need to Know About Student Loans-79: Financial Literacy in Grad School-132: Five Budget-Related Tasks to Complete Before Saying Yes to a Grad ProgramGet your free copy of my Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here.Support our free resources with a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one-time or monthly donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is a proud member of the Genuina Media network.*The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.* Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After spending an intensive six-day immersion with the master of personal development, Tony Robbins, Jeannette shares the foundational strategies for shifting your mindset and scaling your business.  She dives into the "Triad" of emotional influence—Physiology, Focus, and Language—and explores how to effectively audit your life by identifying what's missing and what's holding you back. From the five universal "Givens" of life to the six core human needs that drive every decision, this incredible session provides a high-level roadmap to move you from living by chance to living by design. You'll Learn Why: Self-auditing is the vital first step toward personal growth, requiring an honest assessment of what is great in your life versus what is missing. Understanding the six human needs—certainty, uncertainty, significance, connection, growth, and contribution—is key to recognising the subconscious drivers behind your behaviours. Accepting the five "Givens" of life, such as the fact that everything ends and life isn't always fair, builds the resilience needed to handle setbacks. Mastering the "Triad" (Physiology, Focus, and Language) allows you to instantly shift your emotional state and change how you interpret life events. Redefining your "Primary Question" can move you from a state of constant self-judgment to a mindset focused on empowerment and contribution. This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

In this engaging conversation, Erin Gerner interviews Heather Reese, a Philadelphia-based attorney, speaker, content creator, and plus-size model. Heather shares her journey from disliking school to becoming a lawyer, emphasizing the importance of multi-dimensionality in professional careers. She discusses her cultural identity as a Latina and her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in the legal field. The conversation highlights the significance of community support, mentorship, and the power of women supporting women in overcoming challenges. Heather also shares her modeling journey and the lessons learned about self-confidence and breaking self-imposed limits, looking forward to a bright future in 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS Heather's journey to law school was inspired by a family friend who was a lawyer.The importance of being a multi-dimensional professional in today's world.Cultural identity plays a significant role in shaping one's career and advocacy.Advocating for BIPOC communities is essential in the legal field.Mentorship and community support are crucial for young professionals.Women supporting women can lead to incredible outcomes in the workplace.Navigating challenges as a female lawyer requires resilience and support.Modeling has opened new opportunities and connections for Heather.Self-imposed limits can hinder personal growth and success.The future is bright, and opportunities are meant to be seized.Want to connect with Heather about BIPOC-owned brands, modeling, being a multi-dimensional professional, or just need another female attorney who gets it? She's your person. DM her on Instagram.Instagram: @heather_r_xoxoDMs are OPEN - Heather reads all her messages and is available to mentor young attorneys and modelsLooking to volunteer and help aspiring attorneys or models—reach out!Connect with ErinInstagram: @eringernerLinkedIn: Erin GernerWebsite: www.eringerner.comBook a Call: Powerhouse Connection Cal

Dwayne Kerrigan sits down with world-class endurance athlete, firefighter, nonprofit founder, and keynote speaker Robyn Benincasa to unpack what truly separates great teams from the rest. Drawing from decades of extreme adventure racing, Robyn shares how elite teams win not by being the most talented, but by being the most committed to each other. She introduces her powerful TEAMWORK framework, revealing why total commitment, empathy, adversity management, mutual respect, and relinquishing ego are the real competitive advantages—whether you're racing through jungles or leading a modern organization. Through unforgettable stories—including hallucinations after days without sleep, tying boats together to beat world champions, and redefining leadership mid-race—Robyn shows how purpose, preparation, creativity, and shared ownership create cultures that don't just survive pressure… they win because of it. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and building teams that operate as one heart, one mind, especially when the stakes are high and the path forward is uncertain. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 – Robyn opens with the defining trait of elite teammates: leaving ego at the start line. 01:00 – Dwayne formally introduces Robyn and outlines her extraordinary background. 03:00 – Robyn shares discovering kayaking after hip surgery and focusing on what she could do. 06:30 – Why progress toward a meaningful goal is what makes humans feel alive. 10:30 – Competing to explore personal limits rather than seeking validation or approval. 14:00 – Why great teams care more about each other than themselves. 18:00 – How Robyn accidentally became a speaker after Fast Company's “Extreme Teamwork” 21:30 – The importance of leaving ego behind and accepting help to win as a team. 25:30 – The “Steve Gurney Missile” story and choosing to race to win instead of not lose. 30:00 – Creativity, calculated risk, and living in your strengths under pressure. 34:30 – Relinquishing ego, rotating leadership, and leading based on strengths—not titles. 39:00 – Hallucinations, extreme fatigue, and supporting teammates through suffering. 42:00 – Kinetic leadership and adapting leadership styles to what the team needs. 45:30 – Purpose, coaching influence, and how early mentors shaped Robyn's drive. 50:30 – Innovation, self-awareness, and evolving by leaning into strengths. 56:00 – Finding a greater purpose in business.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Winning teams prioritize commitment to each other, not individual performance. Progress toward a meaningful goal is what makes humans feel alive. Creativity and innovation emerge when teams operate from trust and purpose. Leadership should rotate based on strengths, not titles or tenure. Accepting help is not a weakness, it's how teams move faster and farther. Great leaders show people how amazing they are, not how amazing the leader is. NOTABLE QUOTES: “ I feel weird when I don't have a goal. I get my juju, I get my energy from...

Welcome back to Snafu with Robin P. Zander. In this episode, I'm doing something a little different: I step into the guest seat for a conversation with one of my good friends, Andrew Bartlow, recorded for the People Leader Accelerator podcast alongside Jessica Yuen. We dive into storytelling, identity, and leadership — exploring how personal experiences shape professional influence. The conversation begins with a reflection on family and culture, from the Moroccan textiles behind me, made by my mother, to the influence of my father's environmental consulting work. These threads of personal history frame my lifelong fascination with storytelling, persuasion, and coalition-building. Andrew and Jessica guide the discussion through how storytelling intersects with professional growth. We cover how early experiences — like watching Lawrence of Arabia at a birthday sleepover — sparked curiosity about adventure, influence, and human connection, and how these interests evolved into a career focused on organizational storytelling and leadership. We explore practical frameworks, including my four-part story model (Setup → Change → Turning → Resolution) and the power of "twists" to create momentum and memorability. The episode also touches on authentic messaging, the role of vulnerability in leadership, and why practicing storytelling in everyday life—outside high-stakes moments—builds confidence and executive presence over time. Listeners will hear lessons from a lifetime of diverse experiences: running a café in the Mission District, collaborating with BJ Fogg on behavioral change, building Zander Media, and applying storytelling to align teams and organizations. We also discuss how authenticity and personal perspective remain a competitive advantage in an age of AI-generated content. If you're curious about how storytelling, practice, and presence intersect with leadership, persuasion, and influence, this episode is for you. And for more insights on human connection, organizational alignment, and the future of work, check out Snafu, my weekly newsletter on sales, persuasion, and storytelling here, and Responsive Conference, where we explore leadership, work, and organizational design here. Start (0:00) Storytelling & Identity Robin introduces Moroccan textiles behind him Made by his mother, longtime practicing artist Connects to Moroccan fiancée → double meaning of personal and cultural Reflection on family influence Father: environmental consulting firm Mother: artist Robin sees himself between their careers Early Fascination with Storytelling Childhood obsession with Morocco and Lawrence of Arabia Watched 4-hour movie at age 6–7 Fascinated by adventure, camels, storytelling, persuasion Early exposure shaped appreciation for coalition-building and influence Identity & Names Jess shares preference for "Jess" → casual familiarity Robin shares professional identity as "Xander" Highlights fluidity between personal and professional selves Childhood Experiences & Social Context Watching Lawrence of Arabia at birthday sleepover Friends uninterested → early social friction Andrew parallels with daughters and screen preferences Childhood experiences influence perception and engagement Professional Background & Storytelling Application Robin's long involvement with PeopleTech and People Leader Accelerator Created PLA website, branding, documented events Mixed pursuits: dance, media, café entrepreneurship Demonstrates applying skills across domains Collaboration with BJ Fogg → behavioral change expertise Storytelling as Connection and Alignment Robin: Storytelling pulls from personal domains and makes it relevant to others Purpose: foster connection → move together in same direction Executive relevance: coalition building, generating momentum, making the case for alignment Andrew: HR focus on connection, relationships, alignment, clarity Helps organizations move faster, "grease the wheels" for collaboration Robin's Credibility and Experience in Storytelling Key principle: practice storytelling more than listening Full-time entrepreneur for 15 years First business at age 5: selling pumpkins Organized neighborhood kids in scarecrow costumes to help sell Earned $500 → early lessons in coalition building and persuasion Gymnastics and acrobatics: love of movement → performance, discipline Café entrepreneurship: Robin's Cafe in Mission District, SF Started with 3 weeks' notice to feed conference attendees Housed within a dance studio → intersection of dance and behavioral change First experience managing full-time employees Learned the importance of storytelling for community building and growth Realized post-sale missed opportunity: storytelling could have amplified success Transition to Professional Storytelling (Zander Media) Lessons from cafe → focus on storytelling, messaging, content creation Founded Zander Media (2018) Distributed small team, specializes in narrative strategy and video production Works with venture-backed companies and HR teams to tell stories internally and externally Provides reps and depth in organizational storytelling Why Storytelling Matters for Organizations Connects people, fosters alignment Enables faster movement toward shared goals Storytelling as a "powerful form of connection" What Makes a Good Story Robin: frameworks exist, but ultimately humans want: Education, entertainment, attention Sustained attention (avoid drift to TikTok, distractions) Framework examples: Hero's Journey (Joseph Campbell) → 17 steps Dan Harmon's 8-part structure → simplified version of Hero's Journey Robin's preferred model: 4-part story structure (details/examples forthcoming) The Power of the Twist, and Organizational Storytelling Robin's Four-Part Story Model Core idea: stories work best when they follow a simple arc Setup → Change → Turning (twist/reveal) → Resolution Goal: not rigid frameworks, but momentum, surprise, payoff The "Turning" (Twist) as the Sticky Moment Pixar example via Steve Jobs and the iPod Nano Setup: Apple's dominance, market context, long build-up Choice point: Option A: just reveal the product Option B (chosen): pause + curiosity Turning: the "tiny jeans pocket" question Reveal: iPod Nano pulled from the pocket Effect: entertainment, disruption, memorability Key insight: The twist creates pause, delight, and attention This moment often determines whether a story is remembered Why Flat Stories Fail Example (uninspiring): "I ran a cafe → wanted more marketing → now I run Xander Media" Improved arc with turning: Ran a cafe → wanted to do more marketing → sold it on Craigslist → built Xander Media Lesson: A reveal or risk creates narrative energy The Four Parts in Practice Setup The world as it is (Bilbo in the Shire) Change Something disrupts the norm (Gandalf arrives) Turning Twist, reveal, or surprise (the One Ring) Resolution Payoff and return (Bilbo back to the Shire) How to Use This as a Leader Don't force stories into frameworks Look at stories you already tell Identify where a disruption, surprise, or reveal could live Coalition-building lens Stories should move people into shared momentum Excitement → flow → aligned action Storytelling Mediums for HR & Organizations Employer brand ≠ separate from company brand Should be co-owned by HR and marketing Brand clarity attracts the right people, repels the wrong ones Strong brands are defined by: Who they are Who they are not Who they're for and not for HR vs Marketing: The Nuance Collaboration works only if: HR leads on audience and truth Marketing supports execution, not control Risk: Marketing optimizes for customers, not employees HR understands attraction, retention, culture fit Storytelling at the Individual Level No one is "naturally" good or bad at storytelling It's reps, not talent Practical advice: Know your ~15 core stories (career, company, turning points) Practice pauses like a comedian Notice when people lean in Opinionated Messaging = Effective Messaging Internal storytelling should: Be clear and opinionated Repel as much as it attracts Avoid: Corporate vanilla Saying a lot without saying anything Truth + Aspirational Truth Marketing and storytelling are a mix of: What is actually true What the organization is becoming Being "30% more honest" builds trust Including flaws and tradeoffs Example: budget brands, Southwest, Apple's office-first culture Why This Works Opinions create personality Personality creates stickiness Stickiness creates memory, alignment, and momentum Authenticity as the last real advantage We're flooded with AI-generated content (video, writing, everything) Humans are extremely good at sensing what feels fake Inauthenticity is easier to spot than ever One of the few remaining advantages: Be true to the real story of the person or organization Not polished truth — actual truth What makes content feel "AI-ish" AI can generate volume fast Books, posts, stories in minutes What it can't replicate: Personal specificity Why a story matters to you What an experience felt like from the inside Lived moments Running a café Growing into leadership What lasts: Personal story lesson learned relevance to this reader relevance to this relationship What content will win long-term Vulnerability Not oversharing, but real experience Personal perspective Why this matters to me Relevance Why it should matter to you Outcome Entertainment Insight Shared direction The risk of vulnerability (it can backfire) Being personal doesn't guarantee buy-in Example: inspirational talk → employee openly disagrees Emotional deflation Self-doubt Early leadership lesson: You can do your best People will still push back Leadership at higher levels gets harder, not easier Bigger teams → higher stakes Better pay Benefits Real expectations First "real" leadership pain points: Bad hires Mismatched expectations Disgruntled exits Realization: Conflict isn't failure It's a sign you've leveled up "Mountains beyond mountains" Every new level comes with new challenges Entrepreneurship Executive leadership Organizational scale Reframe setbacks: Not proof you're failing Proof you're progressing Authenticity at the executive table Especially hard for HR leaders Often younger Often earlier in career Often underrepresented Anxiety is normal The table doesn't feel welcoming Strategy: Name it "This is new for me" "I'm still finding my voice" Own it Ask for feedback Speak anyway Authenticity ≠ no consequences Being honest can carry risk Not every organization wants change Hard truth: You can't change people who don't want to change Sometimes the right move is leaving Guiding advice: Find people who already want what you offer Help them move faster Vulnerability as a competitive advantage Almost any perceived weakness can be reframed New Nervous Different When named clearly: It builds trust It creates permission It signals confidence Getting better at storytelling (practical) It's not talent — it's reps Shyness → confidence through practice Start small Don't test stories when stakes are highest Practice specifics Your core stories Your pitch Energy matters Enthusiasm is underrated Tempo matters Pauses Slowing down Letting moments land Executive presence is built Incrementally Intentionally Practice, Progress, and Learning That Actually Sticks Measure growth against yourself, not "the best" The real comparison isn't to others It's who you were yesterday MrBeast idea: If you're not a little uncomfortable looking at your past work You're probably not improving fast enough Important distinction: Discomfort ≠ shame Shame isn't a useful motivator Progress shows up in hindsight Looking back at past work "I'd write that differently now" Not embarrassment — evidence of growth Example: Weekly newsletter Over time, clearer thinking Better writing Stronger perspective Executive presence is a practice, not a trait Storytelling Selling Persuasion Presence Core question: Are you deliberately practicing? Or just repeating the same behaviors? Practice doesn't have to happen at work Low-stakes environments count Family Friends Everyday conversations Example: Practicing a new language with a dog Safe Repetitive No pressure Life skills = leadership skills One of the hardest lessons: Stop trying to get people to do what they don't want to do Daily practice ground: Family dynamics Respecting boundaries Accepting reality These skills transfer directly to work Influence Communication Leadership Why practice outside of high-stakes moments When pressure is high You default to habits Practicing in everyday life: Builds muscle memory Makes high-stakes moments feel familiar How to learn (without overengineering it) Follow curiosity Pick a thread A name A book An idea Pull on it See where it leads Let it branch Learning isn't linear It's exploratory Learning through unexpected sources Example: Reading a biography Leads to understanding an era Context creates insight The subject matters less than: Genuine interest Sustained attention Career acceleration (simple, not flashy) Always keep learning Find what pulls you in Go deeper Press the gas Where to find Robin Ongoing work lives in: Snafu (weekly newsletter on sales, persuasion, and storytelling) https://joinsnafu.com  Responsive Conference (future of work, leadership, and org design) https://responsiveconference.com   

Website:  www.realsiblings.com Watch Episodes on YouTube at:  REAL Siblings, It Ain't Easy  The numbers are in and 2025 was a challenging year in Real Estate.  Nationally the Median Home Value increase was 0.7%.  Experienced agents (43 years in) say 2025 was the toughest yet.  The siblings talk about the real challenges of determining Market Value (based on all available data) and Market Price (what the parties actually agree to in a contract) and how price (high or low), impacts the value moving forward.  All this and we have still have a Markets on the Eights coming up in February.   Donna Reed and Eric Seemann are both professional real estate agents. Donna lives and works in Tucson Arizona with Keller Williams Southern Arizona while Eric lives and works in San Antonio Texas with Keller Williams Heritage. They are also siblings, and they grew up in a small Northwest Ohio village of Lindsey. Their idyllic small-town childhood laid the foundation for what would become the structure of their lives and careers in real estate. We hope you will join us as we reminisce, reflect, and correlate how our childhood and life in rural Ohio still impacts our dealings with our clients today. To reach out to Donna: Email:  donna@reedtucson.com Phone: (520) 631-4638 Facebook: (2) Donna Seemann Reed | Facebook   To Connect with Eric: Email:  eric@victorsgrouptx.com Phone: (210) 389-6324 Facebook: (2) Eric V. Seemann | Facebook Texas Real Estate Commission - Information About Brokerage Services Texas Real Estate Commission - Consumer Protection Notice  

The Autistic Culture Podcast Network is officially open for new podcast pitches, and we're calling on Autistic creators to help shape the future of an Autistic-led audio network. This short promo invites storytellers, culture-builders, deep divers, and passionate voices to bring their ideas to life, whether they're rooted in special interests, history, art, games, science, sound, or navigating work and school systems.You don't need fancy gear or a perfect plan, just your perspective, your curiosity, and the topics your brain could talk about forever. If you've been dreaming of starting a podcast that reflects lived experience, culture, and joy, this is your sign.Pitch deadline: January 31, 2026Apply here or Email: info@autisticculturepodcast.comWe can't wait to hear what you're dreaming up!

Dr. Gloria Esoimeme is an Internal Medicine Physician with a Masters in Global Health and a PhD in Health Services Policy and Management. With her academic background and experience living in Nigeria, the United States, and the UAE, she equips professional women with the skills to lead, negotiate, and succeed. As a consultant, she helps individuals and organizations break barriers, build confidence, and achieve lasting success. Through her podcast, workshops, and keynote speeches, she shares expert insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to empower women in every aspect of life.  Some of the topics we discussed were: How to find friends with similar values in a new cityHow to navigate new friendships when people have established friend groupsHow to build a reputation in a new city or countryMaking yourself visible when you move to a new placeThe difference between building visibility and building a reputationPutting extra effort into making new friends as an introvertHow to use the strengths of your temperament to socializeHow to navigate negations in a new placeLearning the culture of a new place before heading into negotiationsMaking real friendships when starting from scratchWhat Dr. Esoimeme loves most about DubaiPeople interested in moving to a new place and starting from scratch but afraid to make the leapAdvice for physicians who want to move and establish a clinical practice in a new place And more!  Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita Wellness MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573 Learn 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. Esoimeme: YouTubeLinkedIn Instagram Facebook Other Voices of Women Physicians Episodes with Dr. Esoimeme Ep 174: How to Be a Successful Negotiator with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme  Apple PodcastsSpotifyEp 175: How to Successfully Navigate Workplace Negotiations with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme  Apple PodcastsSpotifyEp 176: How to Build Your Network and Reputation in a New City with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Part 1Apple PodcastsSpotify

In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating and often misunderstood frontiers of our time, the co-evolution of humanity and artificial intelligence.    My guest today is a woman who dispelled the fear surrounding AI and instead learned to dance with its potential, allowing it to serve both her spiritual evolution and her business expansion. She embodies the sacred meeting point where technology and consciousness merge into magic.    Serena Curran is a Visionary Spiritual Business Mentor, Healer, and Akashic Records Channel who helps conscious entrepreneurs dissolve upper limits and grow their businesses with freedom, prosperity, and flow. As the creator of SoulSyncAI™, she guides others to weave their Soul Wisdom and Akashic insight into AI so that it becomes both a mirror and a partner , expanding what's possible for their business, evolution, and liberation while keeping them deeply aligned and future-ready.    In our enlightening conversation, Serena and I explore:    - The evolving relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence and how the two are co-creating the next era of consciousness   - Why spiritual values must be integrated into AI development and daily use   - Accepting that AI is here to stay and learning how to engage with it consciously   - Choosing sovereignty over fear by deciding how you want to interact with this expanding force   - How AI can amplify intuition and soul alignment when approached with awareness and love    This episode is a bridge between worlds … the mystical and the technological, the ancient and the emerging. It is an invitation to release fear, claim your sovereignty, and partner with AI as an ally in your sacred work    Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review! It really helps us know which content resonates with you the most.   Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.    Resources mentioned:    Take the Witchpreneur Quiz and discover which Feminine Magic is your Key to Financial Success. (https://bit.ly/witchpreneur-quiz)    Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz)          Serena Curran's Free Gift:  AI with Soul | The Gateway Experience is your entry point into the new paradigm of integrating soul with AI and includes a guided Akashic Activation, reflection, and inspired prompts to connect with AI in a way that feels safe, supportive, and uniquely your own. Inside, you'll begin to experience how your energy and AI can harmonize, allowing your strategy, creativity, prosperity, and freedom to move in effortless alignment.    Enter the Gateway here: https://serenacurran.com/gateway          **Contact Serena Curran via LinkedIn or linktr.ee/serenacurran**    **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/** 

Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman provides practical tools for staying present.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Trudy Goodman explores:Staying connected to the flow of the breathThe breath as our life-long companion and source of presence The loneliness of thought and being caught in the trap of our own thinking How the breath is our anchor and our teacherCultivating the power of the mind to focusThe pause at the end of a breath Balancing our energies and moving through each breath with care Stepping out of our familiar reactivity Accepting this as they are so that we can let them go About Trudy Goodman:Trudy is a Vipassana teacher in the Theravada lineage and the Founding Teacher of InsightLA. For 25 years, in Cambridge, MA, Trudy practiced mindfulness-based psychotherapy with children, teenagers, couples and individuals. Trudy conducts retreats, engages in activism work, and teaches workshops worldwide and online. She is also the voice of Trudy the Love Barbarian in the Netflix series, The Midnight Gospel. You can learn more about Trudy's flourishing array of wonderful offerings at TrudyGoodman.comThis episode was originally published on Dharmaseed “All the ways of being mindful are ways that the Buddha asks us to be true to our own hearts and minds. Mindfulness is a form of honesty, of telling ourselves the truth of what is happening. It's showing us that when we're present with the breath, the breath is not just our companion, it's our dharma friend, it's our teacher.” –Trudy GoodmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Mike Felger & Tony Massarotti begin Hour #2 by analyzing the passing game for the Patriots and Texans. Should the Patriots be blitzing CJ Stroud? Mazz takes a deep dive into the numbers.(11:42) More sound reaction from the Pro Football Focus panel. Will New England need more big plays in order to defeat Houston? They go to the phone lines.(29:19) More from the callers on everything discussed.(35:26) Felger argues that he'd much rather be the Patriots with their weak strength of schedule than the Houston Texans traveling on the road on a short week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John is joined by Robert Tyson and Cayce E. Lynch, both partners at Tyson & Mendes and Apex Defense Consulting. They discuss how defense lawyers can counter the recent rise in “nuclear verdicts.” Nuclear verdicts are extremely large jury awards, often in personal injury cases, in which pain and suffering or emotional distress awards are vastly disproportionate to economic damages.  These verdicts are a key factor behind the recent, dramatic rise in insurance costs. Over the past 15 years, plaintiffs' lawyers have shifted tactics. While plaintiffs' attorneys used to appeal to jurors' sympathy for the plaintiff, they now focus on inciting juror anger against the defendant. Robert and Cayce obtained the trial transcripts from 100 nuclear verdict cases and carefully analyzed each case. They tracked 60 data points per case and concluded that defense lawyers frequently failed to respond effectively to plaintiffs' shift to inciting anger in the jury.   Their research identified four strategies which, when used together, greatly reduce the risk of a nuclear verdict. First, defense counsel must personalize the defendant to create a connection between the people on the jury and the people working for the defendant.   Second, defense counsel must accept responsibility for some issue in every single case. Accepting responsibility helps take the anger out of the jury.  Third, counsel must give an alternative damages number to the plaintiff's claim in every case. When defense counsel fails to give an alternative number, the jury will often award significantly more than the plaintiff asked for. A University of Iowa study also found that when the defense provides its own damages number, the likelihood of obtaining a defense verdict increases.  Finally, defense counsel must address the plaintiff's non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. This should be done by presenting a message emphasizing the joys that remain in the plaintiff's life. They should also emphasize the impact their alternative damages number could have on the plaintiff's life.  None of the 100 nuclear verdict cases Robert and Cayce reviewed involved defense lawyers who employed all four of these strategies.Robert and Cayce conclude by advocating for a broader sharing of best practices among defense counsel, noting that the plaintiffs' bar has traditionally excelled in coordinating and sharing information and best practices.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Send us a textMadrone Springs Ranch and Bed and Breakfast WebsiteSummary: I share five lessons that shaped an unexpected path—from physician-scientist to entrepreneur, Ironman triathlete, podcaster, and ranch/inn owner—and how you can use the same principles to build a life you didn't plan but absolutely love.What you'll learn:Why it's smart to seek counsel—but essential to trust your own judgment.How pairing medicine and business created a career at the intersection of evidence, incentives, and impact.A simple way to identify your superpower (and your kryptonite) so you can build the right team around you.The “big picture → incremental steps” approach that carried me from daily core work to marathons to Ironman.How to move forward when you don't have a master plan—just take the next best step.The power of focusing on strengths and designing work (and life) around what you do best.Why my podcast exists: translating rigorous evidence into accessible, agenda-free guidance.Key moments:Choosing medicine vs. business—and discovering it was never either/or.Reframing a PhD: deliver peer-reviewed papers, not a door-stop dissertation.From “don't look old” to four full Ironmans and 15 70.3s—one step at a time.Building Madrone Springs Ranch by following curiosity, not a 10-year plan.Accepting getting "older": prioritize durability and finishing over speed.The “Chief Beauty Officer” principle—surround yourself with complementary strengths.Why I launched Live Long & Well: evidence first, no hype, no conflicts.Takeaways:Ask for advice, but trust yourself.Know your superpower—and your kryptonite.If you have a vision, work backward into small, consistent steps.If you don't, take the next best step and let the path reveal itself.Build your life around what you're genuinely good at.Try this this week:Write down one decision where your gut disagrees with the chorus—what is it telling you?Make two columns: strengths and weaknesses. Identify one task to delegate or drop.Pick one small step that moves your long-term vision—or your curiosity—forward.If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who's between Point A and Point B. And if you're new here, follow the show so you don't miss what's next.

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Dr. Gloria Esoimeme is an Internal Medicine Physician with a Masters in Global Health and a PhD in Health Services Policy and Management. With her academic background and experience living in Nigeria, the United States, and the UAE, she equips professional women with the skills to lead, negotiate, and succeed. As a consultant, she helps individuals and organizations break barriers, build confidence, and achieve lasting success. Through her podcast, workshops, and keynote speeches, she shares expert insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to empower women in every aspect of life.  Some of the topics we discussed were: What helped Dr. Esoimeme across her journey of living on 3 different continentsHow Dr. Esoimeme moved to the US from Nigeria with nothing but a working visa and $250How Dr. Esoimeme moved by herself from the US to Dubai How to start establishing a support network right after moving to a new placeAnd more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita Wellness MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573 Learn 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. Esoimeme: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGloriaEsoimeme LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gloria-esoimeme IG: https://www.instagram.com/gloriaesoimeme FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/19xtnqkCfX/?mibextid=wwXIfrOther Voices of Women Physicians Episodes with Dr. Esoimeme: Ep 174: How to Be a Successful Negotiator with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000739265520 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jz7quTUTnJSITjwC8uGGe?si=AaRFhjJARfSIDfEUTlDUZg Ep 175: How to Successfully Navigate Workplace Negotiations with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000743954763 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2clR6shgIVrrigvbInW7Q1?si=FX7VrIFbTxm5zo2h1Je31w 

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Goals don't fail for lack of ambition; they stall when a full calendar meets fuzzy priorities. We sat down with productivity expert Demir Bentley, co-founder of Life Hack Method and author of Winning the Week, to unpack a simple practice that changes everything: a consistent weekly planning ritual. Demir's premise is refreshingly real—planning is boring, but freedom lives on the other side. When you trade a short burst of discomfort on Friday for a clear, calendarized plan, you get a calmer weekend and a Monday that runs on rails.DCWe explore what elite success really looks like through Demir's Rubik's Cube lens—solving multiple sides of life well enough to be proud across business, health, family, and finances. From there, we move into the core sequence that turns intention into execution: review your wins and losses, extract a lesson, scan the calendar to defuse landmines, set a few big rocks using the Eisenhower matrix, pick one gold star action, then open your task list and schedule the work. We dig into why most people avoid planning despite believing in it, how discipline creates freedom, and why Friday afternoon or early Saturday morning is the best window to plan and actually rest.Demir also shares how top-down clarity changes the game. Build a simple life map for the year so your weekly choices align with leveraged outcomes, not just urgent demands. We talk about using AI to sort tasks when it understands your priorities, choosing needs before wants, and pulling the levers that compound—systems, assets, and decisions that make future work easier or unnecessary. In tough markets, push where the ball will move: operations, profitability, retention, or even your health.If you're ready to replace overwhelm with clarity and turn goals into real results, this conversation gives you the playbook. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs less stress and more leverage, and leave a review telling us your gold star action for next week. In this podcast you will learn about:• Defining elite success across all sides of life• Accepting time limits and designing the week with purpose• Discipline creates freedom through a weekly ritual• Why most people know planning helps but still avoid it• When to plan and how to protect weekend rest• A step-by-step process for wins, lessons, priorities, tasks• Building a life map for top-down clarity• Choosing leverage, needs before wants, and systems• Playing the long game through operations and retention• Habits for couples to sync logistics and reduce stressHighlights:0:00Why Weekly Planning Matters1:18Show Open And Guest Intro2:06Defining Elite Success6:11Time Limits And The Rubik's Cube7:36Discipline, Freedom, And Planning10:41The One Thing: Plan Your Week12:04The Planning Gap And Why It Exists14:34Friday...

Join the discussion here: https://www.skool.com/everydayissaturday In the last episode, I shared why I wake up at 3:30am—and why it has nothing to do with looking fit or chasing motivation. This episode goes deeper. Most people don't choose decline. They drift into it. Quietly. Gradually. One small concession at a time. Needing help with stairs. Struggling to stand up from a chair. Accepting fatigue, weakness, and dependence as “just getting older.” In this episode, I talk about the future I refuse to live in—and why pretending it won't happen is the real risk. We unpack: Why decline rarely feels urgent until it's permanent What the medical system is designed to do—and what it isn't The difference between aging and surrender Why motivation fails, but identity doesn't And the subtle choices that quietly steal independence over time This isn't an episode about workouts, diets, or discipline hacks. It's about clarity. Because once you can see the ending clearly, you stop negotiating with the present. And the real question isn't what time you wake up. It's what you're tolerating today that's stealing tomorrow. Join our free group and get in the best shape – financially and health-  of your life. https://www.skool.com/everydayissaturday

PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Cleo Paskal details a new US initiative to support Palau's national defense against Beijing's influence operations and visa-less entries. While headlines focus on Palau accepting 75 US deportees, the underlying deal provides this strategic ally—which recognizes Taiwan—with resources to patrol borders and secure its sovereignty.1930 PALAU

You made it to 2026. That's your do-over right there. Some people didn't get this chance. They got through 2025 and didn't make it across the finish line. But you did. So what are you going to do with it? I'm not one of those hype-y guys demanding you chase everything. I believe in building a peaceful base first. That's where control lives. That's where freedom starts. From that foundation, you operate at whatever level you want. Today, I'm giving you the MAP system I use with clients who want to design their year without the chaos. Featured Story Once a month, I run sound for my church. The first five times I was responsible for making the band sound good was brutal. Uncomfortable doesn't even cover it. I was mixing audio, sweating through every moment, second-guessing every adjustment. Now? It's like muscle memory. I show up, I know exactly what to do, and the band sounds great. What changed wasn't my talent. I built a system. I stopped having to think about every single decision and started following a repeatable process that works. That's what systemization does. It takes the hard stuff and makes it automatic. It frees up your brain for the things that actually matter. And once you have that kind of freedom, everything else gets easier. Important Points Building a peaceful base in every part of life gives you the control needed to become who you want to be. Accepting responsibility empowers everything, even when you're sitting in a corner feeling cornered by change. Planning 80% of your year ahead creates flexibility, not rigidity, because you know where you're going. Memorable Quotes "If you don't have a solid peaceful base built in, it's really hard to become the person you want to be." "Being accountable and accepting responsibility for the results will empower your success in every possible way." "Everything takes longer than you think. Make sure you set yourself up for the long haul, not the quick sprint." Scott's Three-Step Approach Start with motivation and planning. Know what you want, then map out how you'll get there with intention. Build systems that remove thinking. Systemize everything so you don't waste energy on decisions daily. Stack accomplishments for sustainable momentum. Your freedom rests on a stable foundation that repeats daily. Chapters 0:03 - You got a do-over (so what are you doing with it?) 1:30 - The MAP system for designing your year with clarity 2:46 - Why motivation comes from what you want, not why 5:09 - Building systems that remove the thinking from success 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

NIXON'S SABOTAGE AND HAMBURGER HILL Colleague Geoffrey Wawro. Richard Nixon won the 1968 election by using Henry Kissinger to secretly sabotage LBJ's peace talks, eventually accepting the same terms in 1973 after four more years of bloodshed. Once in power, Nixon's continuation of "search and destroy" tactics led to the Battle of Hamburger Hill in 1969, where troops captured a meaningless objective only to abandon it, sparking congressional and public outrage. This backlash forced Nixon to abandon coercive ground tactics and pivot toward "Vietnamization," as the American public would no longer tolerate high casualties for insignificant terrain. NUMBER 13

Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca answer patron emails. December 30, 2025This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Rebecca's painting & Tracy Chapman 13:14 Is sex therapy long form work? 18:23 Preparing to teach workshops 33:28 Accepting sexual changes 42:01 Working with older adults 54:47 Expressing political hurt 1:13:28 Has therapist training gone downhill?Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.hondaThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com(By The Daily Telegraph. Copyright holders of the image of Madeleine at three are Kate and Gerry McCann. The age-progressed image was commissioned by Scotland Yard from forensic artist Teri Blythe for release to the public. Both images have been widely disseminated by the copyright holders, and have been the subject of significant commentary., Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39861556)

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on handling doubt after failure, staying committed without getting complacent, and learning to accept praise after wins.