Podcasts about accepting

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/ 

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

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.

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

On this weeks Inside Dairy Daire Cregg and Aidan Brennan discuss how dairy farmers can prepare and manage their way through the impending drought. And they hear from Kilkenny dairy David Fogarty about how he's managing in the current conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 

Lifetime dedication to service in Christ.

Accepting credit cards is essential for most businesses, but the cost of doing so has never been higher. This segment breaks down what's behind today's processing fees and practical ways to reduce payment processing costs.Learn more at https://www.virtualmerchantservices.com/ Virtual Merchant Services City: Santa Fe Address: 1000 Cordova Place #5166 Website: https://www.virtualmerchantservices.com/ Phone: +1 855 233 6174

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 

These may be the last days of Amazon's Mechanical Turk. Also, the hacking operations disclosed in a Canadian spy agency's annual report underscores some pressing national security threats facing the country and its top allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

* Listen on Spotify* Listen on Apple* Listen on Youtube* Listen on Pocketcasts* Book Launch checklist: https://BookHip.com/BDSWRRT* Millionaire Author Mastermind Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millionaireauthormastermind/* http://hapitalist.com/* Marketing Boot Camp: https://www.skool.com/bookmarketingbootcamp* Marketing Course: https://geni.us/millionaireauthorThis episode begins with a simple catch-up between Lee and Russell, but quickly turns into one of their biggest conversations yet about the future of creative work.Lee shares how she's experimenting with live writing sprints on TikTok after pursuing an ADHD diagnosis, introducing the concept of body doubling and why simply working alongside other people can dramatically improve focus and consistency for many creative minds.From there, the conversation pivots into artificial intelligence, but not in the way most people expect.Instead of debating whether AI is good or bad, Russell argues that creators are asking the wrong question. Rather than asking how AI can help produce more books faster, he explores how AI can unlock entirely new ways for audiences to experience stories through interactive apps, games, codices, workbooks, and other formats that previously required large development teams.That leads into a larger discussion about permission.Neither traditional publishing nor modern technology determines what creators are “allowed” to make anymore. The only real limitations are imagination, willingness to experiment, and understanding the business realities behind each creative decision.The episode also explores one of the most important concepts for building a sustainable creative career:Every creative goal is built from dozens of smaller skills.Whether someone wants to become a podcaster, novelist, filmmaker, or entrepreneur, success isn't about mastering one discipline. It's about gradually stacking complementary skills until seemingly unrelated experiences suddenly converge years later into a career that feels inevitable in hindsight.Throughout the conversation, Lee explains how she coaches authors by breaking seemingly impossible goals into measurable component skills, while Russell emphasizes that many creators fail simply because they confuse different goals, like “finishing a book” versus “writing the perfect book.”The discussion continues into branding, genre, audience expectations, marketing strategy, commercial fiction versus literary fiction, and why understanding your actual goals matters far more than copying someone else's career.By the end, the conversation becomes less about books and more about designing an entire creative life around what genuinely energizes you instead of chasing someone else's definition of success.Topics Covered:* ADHD, body doubling, and productivity through co-working* Live TikTok writing sprints* Building creative momentum through accountability* Why the AI debate has become less interesting than AI's unexplored possibilities* Using AI to create interactive fiction experiences* Games, apps, codices, and alternative storytelling formats* Moving beyond simply writing more books* Escaping the “book-a-month” mindset* Delivering a consistent brand promise* Lessons from Colleen Hoover and her readership* Brand consistency versus creative freedom* Why audiences buy feelings, not formats* Permissionless creativity in the modern publishing world* Teaching yourself instead of waiting for gatekeepers* Everything changes, but nothing is wasted creatively* How unrelated skills compound over time* Why every creative pursuit strengthens future work* The hidden skill tree behind creative careers* Breaking large goals into measurable subskills* Diagnosing bottlenecks in an author's business* Identifying obvious versus non-obvious constraints* Marketing, branding, writing, and sales as separate skills* Goal clarity versus perfectionism* Finishing a book versus endlessly rewriting it* Coaching authors through creative paralysis* Living in the energy of the solution instead of the problem* Chapter-by-chapter developmental editing* Making stories “hookier” without sacrificing quality* Scene goals and narrative momentum* Book marketing bootcamps and implementation coaching* The five marketing levers:* Cover* Description* Audience* Ad creative* Ad copy* Improving conversion instead of increasing production* Hiring coaches to solve specific problems* Defining what “good” actually means* Literary fiction versus commercial fiction* Hook-driven storytelling* Character goals as reader engagement* Matching writing style to audience expectations* Understanding market size versus artistic goals* Commercial realities of genre fiction* Fantasy, romance, literary fiction, YA, and niche genres* Building businesses around niche audiences* Total addressable market* Choosing creative constraints intentionally* Dense fiction versus highly consumable fiction* Writing beautiful prose without sacrificing readability* Generating traffic versus improving conversion* Lessons from James Clear and Atomic Habits* Creating highly shareable nonfiction* The difference between broad-market products and niche products* Serving a small but passionate audience* Designing a creative life around personal values* Investing versus relying solely on book income* Aligning business models with lifestyle goals* Accepting tradeoffs instead of chasing impossible comparisons* Building a career that fits your definition of success This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sixfigureauthorexperiment.com

In 1988, Mark Dorrity went for a run on a 35-degree day in regional New South Wales. He was leading the race when severe heat stroke caused his body to shut down.Mark spent 70 days unconscious in intensive care. He lost most of the muscle in his body, underwent a high-level leg amputation and was given little certainty about what life after hospital could look like.But this is not simply a story about survival.In this episode of ListenABLE, Mark joins Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin to share how he rebuilt his life from the ground up. From learning to stand again, returning to full-time work and confronting inaccessible public spaces, to retraining his brain through Toastmasters decades later, Mark's story is a powerful lesson in resilience, neuroplasticity and choosing to keep moving forward.Mark also reflects on how far disability access and inclusion have come in Australia since the late 1980s, why accessible parking matters far more than people realise, and why he refuses to live with regret.What happened when Mark collapsed from severe heat stroke during an eight-kilometre raceWaking up in intensive care 70 days laterThe moment Mark learned his leg had been amputatedRebuilding strength after losing most of his muscle massReturning to work after a life-changing injuryLiving with a high-level amputation and why a prosthesis was not sustainable for MarkHow disability access and inclusion have changed since the late 1980sThe reality behind accessible parking and public spacesNeuroplasticity, Toastmasters and retraining the brain later in lifeWhy resilience is not about avoiding difficulty, but choosing to keep showing up00:00 The moment Mark's life changed01:31 A race, extreme heat and collapsing near the finish line04:35 Waking up 70 days later in intensive care07:14 The decision to amputate or let Mark die09:48 Accepting a new reality immediately11:10 Learning how to live again after intensive care13:06 Seeing his story on the front page of the newspaper14:55 Why a wheelchair was not practical for Mark16:39 The first time using a walking frame in public18:11 Where Mark's resilience came from19:02 What disability access was like in Australia in the late 1980s21:42 How Mark views disability today24:59 Prosthetics, pain and adapting to life without one27:05 Returning to full-time work27:46 Cognitive recovery, speech and Toastmasters30:20 Neuroplasticity and retraining the brain32:08 Seeing his body after amputation33:25 Would Mark warn himself before the race?34:50 Mark's message on risk, resilience and living fullyMark Dorrity, heat stroke survivor, amputation recovery, high-level amputation, disability podcast Australia, disability inclusion, accessibility Australia, neuroplasticity, resilience story, life after amputation, Dylan Alcott podcast, ListenABLE podcast, disability advocacy, rehabilitation journey, Toastmasters recovery

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.

In this episode, Richard and Denny explore how believers can navigate uncertain times, especially when truth seems elusive. They discuss biblical perspectives on end times, the importance of dialogue, and how to approach current world events with faith and discernment.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Send us Fan MailThe Defence Chiefs song - I'm Deluded and I'll Never QuitRussia's raising the stakes, risks crossing the line,Most dangerous time in my thirty-five-year grind.I warned them of a £28 billion hole in the ground,But here comes the DIP with fifteen — and I'll sign it down.Day-to-day funding's squeezed till the training runs dry,We'll dial back the ops, watch readiness say goodbye.I know we can't do the job with this budget so thin,But the uniform's comfy and the pension kicks in.[Chorus]I'm deluded and I'll never quit!Accepting the plan though I know it's bullshit.I could speak truth to power, walk out with my pride,But I like the position and the stars on my side.No moral courage, just comfortable lies,I'm deluded and I'll never quit — watch the forces die![Verse 2]Future tech? They say the plan fails on that score,Too much on old ships while the cutting edge is poor.I wrote to the PM, met the chiefs in the room,Expressed “deep concerns” — then swallowed the doom.Healey resigned, Carns walked, they had the spine I lack,I stay in the chair and pat the government's back.Longer conflicts coming, we're not ready at all,But I'll toast the DIP at the next NATO ball.[Verse 3]I know the men and women deserve better gear and drills,Operational pressure building, breaking iron wills.Unaffordable plan that can't be delivered right,But criticising ministers? That wouldn't be polite.They call my warnings dramatic, overblown and loud,I nod and agree — blend back into the crowd.Deluded by the title, the briefings, the power,I'll ride this sinking ship till my final hour.[Bridge – spoken/sung slower, bitter]Russia probing the skies… threats growing every day…I could fight for the funding that keeps us from decay…But why rock the boat when the perks are so fine?Moral courage is messy — I'll just fall in line.[Final Chorus – louder, mocking]I'm deluded and I'll never quit!Accepting the plan though I know it's bullshit.I could speak truth to power, walk out with my pride,But I like the position and the stars on my side.No moral courage, just comfortable lies,I'm deluded and I'll never quit…God save the forces… while I save my career!

We're entering a new society, is what I said, and then laughed at hearing myself say something so extreme, but…It's what I truly believe!Dominant narratives are losing their zing, filmmakers (and audiences!!) are more discerning than ever about Hollywood's ultimate goals, and something new and non-dependent is rising like a perfectly baked soufflé. For the cost of an oatmilk matcha (pre-tip), you can unlock the vault of Town Hall workshops designed ~specifically~ to help non-dependent artists build audiences.It was an absolute pleasure to get into non-dependence, grief, the creative process, and well.. all of it with Laverne McKinnon, an executive producer, grief coach, and career strategist on her Substack Live a few weeks ago.Below you'll find the timestamps and 5 actions filmmakers can take right now to build their careers in the brand new world we're creating every single day.Timestamps & Topics* 00:03:42 — The “coziness” of Birdman and how it helped me learn screenwriting* 00:08:14 — The influences of seeing space shuttle launches in Florida as a kid* 00:10:10 — Learning that artistic freedom wasn't on my industry career path* 00:11:11 — Accepting reality: no one's looking for breastfeeding mom directors!* 00:15:30 — Career coherence and a resistance to having a “marketable” identity* 00:20:02 — The ambition it takes to chart a difference course* 00:22:53 — Instability brought on by mergers, strikes, and AI* 00:23:44 — Forging genuine relationships between filmmakers and audiences* 00:24:39 — The NonDē infrastructural builds we're currently working on* 00:27:35 — Why my negative self-talk is none of my business* 00:30:34 — The importance of collecting data for filmmakers* 00:32:07 — Collaboration over competition as a necessary strategy for audience-building* 00:32:30 — The current initiatives being run by the Non-Dependent Film Movement on and off FilmStack* 00:37:08 — How to generate momentum when it's lost* 00:41:22 — What folks get very wrong about non-dependence* 00:45:55 — Defining career grief and the language and support to process it* 00:47:41 — My personal story of not working for 3 years* 00:50:43 — Learning to “take the L” as a major life strategy* 00:55:02 — How severed attachments impact the brain's cognition* 00:57:18 — How being with my dad in his final days impacted my work* 01:00:13 — How holding all parts of life, including death and loss, can create meaning and even sometimes fulfillment5 Actions for Filmmakers to Take Right Now * Execute on one thing today. Execution is momentum. Waiting for “20/20 vision” or a perfect plan is a thinking trap because as much as I would la-hove to think my way out of every situation, situations usually require action before you can figure them out. But action doesn't have to be a grand gesture. You can catch a momentous wave by simply sending an email, following up with someone when a ball has been dropped or phoning in a favor. There's always something to do, and it doesn't have to be a big thing for it to have big impact.* Collect whatever data you have access to right now and write it down. We all know we're supposed to be collecting our data, but what does that mean?It could mean:* Your subscriber count* Your subscriber open rate* Your last film's overall seat count* Your conversion rate (for email or ticket sales or podcast eps, or…)* Your ACV (Average Customer Value), meaning, how much does each customer/audience member typically spend with you?* Funding raised across all projectsCollecting this kind of data puts you in the driver's seat whether you're going fully non-dependent or not. Because if you decide you want a traditional distribution deal down the line, when you collect your data now, having that data will give you better leverage when striking that deal.* Strike up a radical collaboration with another filmmaker. For non-dependent filmmakers, when you focus on competing rather than collaborating, you're kneecapping your ability to grow your audience. You aren't in a competitive business, you're in a collaborative one. Audiences do not get sick of movies. If they like your filmmaker friend's film, that is actually GOOD NEWS FOR YOU. It means they're more likely to watch yours. So whatever you can do today to radically collaborate with someone will only benefit you. It could be as simple as a joint Substack post or as complicated as a multi-city collaborative theatrical tour. Collaboration allows artists to collapse timelines, learn from each other's mistakes faster, and offset the risk from going it alone.* Participate in an infrastructural build. Because the traditional Hollywood system has become an unstable place to chart a career, it's incumbent on us to build the infrastructure we need. But we can't build the house without the scaffolding. We need small bits of infrastructure to build the bigger, better system as a whole. Small builds could be: rounding up all of the screening venues in your neighborhood or city and sharing them with NonDē Alternative Venue List, or suggesting an initiative within the NonDē 50 Films Project, or writing a Substack post on your post-production workflow. Small infrastructure is still infrastructure, and we need it to build the entire ecosystem.* Develop your career-grief literacy. The disappointment you feel in the industry (or in the speed at which you're able to build outside of it) creates legitimate physiological events in your body that impact cognition and physical health. Take the time to grieve it. Mourn the things you thought were for you. Mourn the direction you thought you were pointed in. Integrate that loss into your identity, you don't have to always just rise above. Sometimes you can wade directly through, and that's a faster salve. Remember: maintaining your emotional resilience is required to continue making art. Take good care of yourself, always.Psst. If you've made it this far in the post, then you deserve the insider secrets! You can grab a 7-day free trial to test drive past LGA Town Halls to see if they're valuable, before you commit. :)Feeling NonDē curious? Quick Ways to Get Started in the NonDē Film Movement ahead »* Subscribe to FilmStack Daily Digest and start getting your analysis and breakdown from thinkers on this platform with independent voices.* Try non-dependence one of these 64 ways.* Read about the New Film Criticism and subscribe to a swath of amazing film critics who don't just introduce us to new work, but also help us think and write about films in an altogether fresh, original, personal way. Check out Film Soup Zine run by KLA Media Group and C. C. Simmons who will be reviewing specifically-NonDē films.* Join the NonDē 50 Films Project by signing up here and checking out the dashboard here.* Start talking about it. Let's bring these ideas into the conversation. At first people will say we can't do it. That's fine, let's talk about it. Let's bring these big ideas into the rooms with us.* Discuss with your team. Be the leader on your production team and bring non-FilmStack filmmakers into the fold. Share resources and posts with them about how to do things differently.* Share about the NonDē Film Movement far and wide. A better world is inevitable if we make it so.Read the entire NonDē series:* It's not too late to say you were there when it started* You're invited to the table* If you say it, they will come* Went to Slamdance, and all I got was renewed faith in the future of film* The (not so) hidden agenda of non-dependent film (part 1 of 3)* The love of the game is a power move (part 2 of 3)* Who gets to speak about the future of film? (part 3 of 3) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsgoagain.substack.com/subscribe

Chad opens the show sharing about a wonderful trip celebrating his father's incredible career and being inducted into the National Sports Media Association's Hall of Fame. Later, our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos joins for the usual fun during her regular visit.

Elisa Rosier, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician, mother, and minimalist who helps physicians reclaim focus and freedom through intentional living. Currently writing her first book, Guided Focus, she lives a nomadic life between a frontier Alaska homestead and locum work in the Lower 48—proving that having less stuff creates more space to say yes to meaningful opportunities. Her work blends medicine, minimalism, and advocacy to support well-being for physicians and improved access to care for children in rural communities.Some of the topics we discussed were:Why Dr. Rosier chose a career in locum tenensWhat physicians should know before getting started with locumsAdjusting to new clinical settings, teams, and EMRsTraveling light and creating routines that support life on assignmentBuilding community and staying connected while working away from homeCreating healthier boundaries between work and personal lifeDr. Rosier's Guided Focus method for overcoming procrastination and finishing documentation before the end of the workdayUsing simple systems to build productive habits and reduce mental clutterAnd 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. Rosier:Email:elisarosier@pacificpediatricsllc.comWebsite:websitehttps://www.pacificpediatricsak.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587429145074

#153: On today's solo episode, Han opens up about one of the hardest seasons of her life and the question she's been asking:What actually makes life worth living?Despite experiencing the most success she's ever had in her career, Han shares why she's simultaneously been navigating one of the darkest chapters of her personal life. She reflects on returning to therapy, her experience with MDMA-assisted therapy, healing from complex trauma, and why she believes so much of our suffering comes from resisting life's inevitable dualities rather than learning to hold them.This episode is an honest conversation about mental health, depression, healing, fear, and learning to find freedom even when life feels uncertain. Han explores why happiness can actually feel more frightening than pain after trauma, why control keeps us stuck, and why true healing begins the moment we stop trying to escape discomfort and start embracing life's gray areas.Han gets into:what actually makes life worth livingwhy success doesn't always equal happinessreturning to therapy and pursuing deeper healingMDMA-assisted therapy and reconnecting to your bodyintellectualizing your emotions vs. actually feeling themaccepting life's dualities instead of resisting themlearning to live in the grayperfectionism, overachievement, and the need for controlwhy happiness can feel scarier than traumaexploring happiness after traumafinding safety outside of your identity as someone who has sufferedletting go of the stories you've had to carry to survivewhy avoiding discomfort creates more sufferingthe truth behind fearwhy trying to escape fear becomes its own prisonnavigating depression through acceptance rather than avoidanceletting go of control and choosing freedom over certaintywhat it really means to build a life worth livingHappiness as a brave choice& MORE!This episode is for anyone who is having a hard time accepting the dualities of life. If you've been navigating depression, complex trauma, burnout, or a season where life feels both beautiful and incredibly difficult, this conversation is for you. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is allow yourself to explore what happiness can truly feel like. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Introduction00:43 – Why I've been putting off this solo episode01:25 – Going back to therapy to heal deeper layers of trauma02:11 – The paradox of success: Why achievement doesn't always bring happiness03:40 – Learning to accept life's dualities and live in the gray04:00 – Growing up around narcissism and how it shaped the way I cope05:13 – What actually makes life worth living?06:30 – My experience with MDMA-assisted therapy07:08 – Intellectualizing emotions vs. feeling them in your body08:07 – The perfectionism I didn't realize I had09:19 – Can we sit with life's uncertainty instead of trying to escape it?10:28 – Why discomfort makes us retreat11:24 – Letting go of control instead of avoiding your feelings11:43 – How accepting ambiguity creates freedom13:02 – Why happiness can feel scarier than trauma14:46 – Letting go of an identity rooted in suffering15:29 – Why acceptance can transform your relationships and career17:38 – Navigating a dark night of the soul19:48 – The vulnerability of exploring happiness20:10 – When discomfort becomes familiar24:27 – Why external validation never creates lasting safety25:19 – Fear, discomfort, and why we struggle to sit with uncertainty27:22 – How trying to escape fear becomes its own prisonCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best    Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow    – Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio. Today I'm joined by RNTer Eric Gandhi, who comes on the podcast to share his experience four months into his journey.   Eric started back in February alongside his wife Shivali, and in this episode he talks about why he started, what the journey has been like so far, the results he's achieved, and why it's so powerful doing a transformation as a couple.   If you've ever considered transforming alongside your partner, it's one of the best things you can do. The more support you have in the household, the better your results will be.   So without further ado, let's dive in.   Chapters:  0:05 Intro 0:42 Host intro - Akash Vaghela 1:39 The trigger moments 4:18 Accepting his body had changed 6:23 The "enough is enough" moment 7:58 Doing the program as a couple 9:36 Getting the family on board with nutrition 11:09 Challenges as a couple 13:48 Overcoming the time obstacle 15:07 Home gym setup 15:37 Driving force and motivation 17:35 Sponsor break - Free book offer 18:05 Navigating social events and travel 23:52 Long term goals post-checkpoint 25:08 Mastering maintenance 27:07 Physical transformation as a vehicle 28:06 Advice for someone starting 29:34 Final words  30:08 Outro   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela  

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

Gunnar Fischer: Accepting Not Being Accepted—The People-Pleasing Trap That Broke a Scrum Master Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "I accepted not being accepted, and that was a big failure." - Gunnar Fischer   Gunnar's biggest failure wasn't a single bad decision—it was an attitude he carried into work for far too long. As an Agile coach and Scrum Master, he watched a new high-ranking manager arrive who didn't like the team, didn't respect them, never even officially introduced herself. And Gunnar did the worst possible thing: he played along. He did the people-pleasing dance without ever getting feedback, recognition, or even a basic conversation. He formed ideas as a team, did the work, asked for nothing back—and accepted that nobody looked at the work. In hindsight, the Scrum value of respect was the missing piece. "The members of a Scrum team respect each other to be capable, independent people, and are also respected as such by the others." Gunnar respected others. He did not demand that respect for himself. The wake-up came in Ecuador—swimming with sharks in the open sea, he realized he felt safer there than in his own office. So he updated his CV, took an internal switch, and finally stepped out of victim mode. His real insight is uncomfortable: if you read about something good—getting time for your own development, being heard, being respected—and you instinctively deflect it or make excuses for why you can't have it, that's a very clear indicator you've internalized being small.   In this episode, we refer to The Coach's Casebook by Geoff Watts, specifically the chapter on people-pleasing.   Self-reflection Question: When was the last time someone described a healthy professional environment to you, and you found yourself making excuses for why you couldn't have it?   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Ep. 189. What if the most powerful manifestation tool you have is the relationship you have with yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Julie Heaton to explore the deep connection between self-love and the life you're calling in, and why believing you're worthy of what you want is where it all begins.Together, we unpack the practical and the spiritual: from vision boards and affirmations to shadow work and inner child healing. Julie shares how doing the inner work isn't separate from manifestation, it is the work. We also get into the energy of abundance versus scarcity, and why learning to accept the present moment might be the shift that changes everything.In this episode:​Why self-love is the foundation of every intention you set​How visualization and vision boards help anchor your goals​Shadow work, inner child healing, and why the inner work matters​Manifesting from abundance not desperation​Accepting where you are as a starting point, not a setbackBioJulie Heaton is an Author, Mentor, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Reiki Master. Her 30+ years as a corporate executive have culminated in a mission to help more people become their best selves. Her books, The Manifester's Playbook, The Manifester's Workbook, and her children's book series, The Adventures of the Fabulous Three, are inspiring and a roadmap to personal growth. Julie's mentoring encourages you to lean in, do the work, and live your best life.⁠Julie's Website⁠⁠Leave a Comment About the Episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please Support the Podcast⁠

On today's show, Scoot highlights the beauty of Freedom of Speech in the United States but also addresses its challenges and how it can be misunderstood. Texas will become the first state to require public school students to read selections from the Bible. Is that a legitimate way to teach history, literature, and the foundations of Western civilization, or is it the beginning of a broader effort to force Christianity into American classrooms? Jamie Davis won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana. He secured a dominant victory in the primary runoff election over New Orleans businessman and Navy veteran Gary Crockett.

Learning how to handle criticism about homeschooling is one of the quietest struggles home educating moms carry. If you’ve ever walked away from a family dinner, a grocery store run, or a casual conversation wondering how to handle criticism about homeschooling without losing your peace — this one is for you. It’s not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it’s a raised eyebrow. A loaded question at Christmas. A relative who quizzes your kids on times tables with a little too much enthusiasm. And it’s exhausting. I remember standing in the produce section of the grocery store when an older man walked by and said, just like that, “Get your kids into school.” I had never seen him before in my life. Never recognized him. And yet he assumed he knew exactly what my kids needed. And then there was the relative at the barbecue table — someone I genuinely wanted in my corner — who looked around at all of us and said casually, “So you’re not putting the kids into homeschool high school though, right?” Not a direct criticism. But I heard it. I felt it. Maybe you have your own version of those moments. Maybe yours happened at Thanksgiving, or in a parking lot, or in a text from your mother-in-law. The details are different but the feeling is the same — that quiet sting of having a choice you love questioned by someone whose opinion lands. Get your free 7-Day Confident Homeschool Mom Roadmap Your step-by-step guide to homeschooling with clarity and confidence — even when the people around you don’t get it. Get your free 7-Day Confident Homeschool Mom Roadmap As a television actress, Lucille Ball had a lot of practice responding to other people’s opinions, and she learned, ‘not everyone likes me, but not everyone matters‘. Why Homeschool Criticism Feels So Hard to Handle Here’s the belief that makes criticism about homeschooling so draining: we think that if we just find the right words, explain things clearly enough, or present enough evidence, the people who matter to us will eventually come around. But they might not. And building your confidence on that hope is an unstable foundation. One of the most repeated voices that pulls us off course is the collective noise of what others might think. As Lucille Ball once put it, ‘not everyone likes me, but not everyone matters.’ I’d love to believe everyone should naturally understand and support each other’s choices. (You probably know I’m an idealist — you’re reading a site called Capturing the Charmed Life.) But the truth is, not everyone will get it. And learning to make peace with that is one of the most freeing things you can do as a homeschool mom. Knowing how to handle criticism about homeschooling starts with releasing the belief that you can bring everyone along with you. Watch: How to Handle Homeschool Criticism Without Letting Other People’s Opinions Run Your Life I unpacked this whole topic on video — because sometimes it helps to hear it out loud. If you’re in the thick of navigating homeschool criticism right now, press play. https://youtu.be/5387lYcjipA What to Say When Someone Criticizes Your Homeschool Choice You don’t owe anyone a dissertation. When a family member, a stranger in the produce aisle, or a well-meaning friend questions your decision, consider this first: they may simply be curious. They may be afraid for your kids because they love them and don’t yet understand what you’re doing. They may never have encountered an alternative to conventional school. Group think influences generations. A calm, kind, honest response is enough. Try something like: “Here’s what I’ve learned about this choice and what I want you to know.” Answer their questions directly, stay grounded, and then you get to go home. That’s it. You don’t need to win the conversation. And for the family member who insists on quizzing your kids? Kindly redirect their questions to you. Or if your child absolutely nails it — let them have the moment. Then casually mention it at every family dinner for the next four to five years. You’ve earned it. And yes, sometimes the ‘but what about…’ comes from another homeschooler doing things differently. That one can sting in its own particular way. How to Handle Homeschool Criticism With Integrity Instead of Defense Here’s what I really want you to hear. The goal isn’t to get everyone on board. The goal is to live in integrity and alignment — to make choices based on what you genuinely believe is right for your family, not based on what you’re afraid others will think. When you live outward — constantly asking what will they think? instead of what do I actually believe? — you absorb the cost of that. You feel frustrated, defensive, and like you’re not living the intentional life you set out to build. But when you get clear on your own convictions, something shifts. You stop writing the three-point persuasive essay in your head every time someone comments. You stop needing to make them wrong so you can feel right. And you become genuinely more curious about other perspectives because you’re no longer threatened by them. Confidence isn’t reactive and defensive. Confidence is living your life and minding your own business. And that is exactly how to handle criticism about homeschooling in a way that actually protects your peace long term. If you’re ready to go beyond reading and actually work through what’s holding you back, the Build Boundaries in Your Homeschool Journaling Workbook is your next step. It pairs beautifully with everything we’ve covered here — and at under $7, it’s the most affordable way to do the deeper work. Build Boundaries in Your Homeschool (& Life) Journaling Workbook Build Boundaries in Your Homeschool (& Life) Journaling Workbook $9.99 Original price was: $9.99.$6.99Current price is: $6.99. Shop now When Homeschool Criticism Comes From Someone You Love Sometimes the hardest part of handling homeschool criticism is that it comes from someone whose opinion genuinely matters to you — a family member you really wanted in your corner, who just doesn’t get it. That grief is real. I’ve lived it. There was someone I kept hoping would come around, and that door stayed closed. It hurt. Sometimes the person who isn’t on board is even closer than a relative. If your spouse or co-parent has doubts, that’s its own tender conversation — and it deserves its own honest attention. You’re allowed to grieve the connection you hoped for. And at the same time, spending your energy trying to convince someone who isn’t listening is costing you something. Accepting the reality of a relationship as it is isn’t giving up — it’s clarity. Brené Brown, author of Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection, and Rising Strong, puts it this way: the most boundaried person is the most compassionate person. Before you invest energy trying to be understood by someone, ask yourself honestly — does this person have the capacity to hold a differing opinion without steamrolling yours? How have they already shown up for you? If they’re not really listening, you already have your answer. 7 ways Brené Brown rescued me from one of those homeschool days How Brené Brown Can Teach Homeschoolers to Be Confident How Brené Brown’s Inspiring Thoughts Have Informed My Homeschool Handling Homeschool Criticism Starts With This One Mindset Shift Learning how to handle criticism about homeschooling is ultimately less about what you say to others and more about what you believe about yourself. Henry David Thoreau wrote: if a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears. Friend, you are stepping to your own music. That is not a problem to be fixed. That is the entire point of this homeschool journey. The more you practice living from integrity and alignment, the less you’ll be preoccupied with other people’s opinions. You’ll become clearer in your convictions, more curious about different perspectives, and far less threatened by them. It really is a practice. And I promise you — you will get there. If This Resonated, You Might Also Love Where do I find your book, Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer? How to Handle Homeschool Overwhelm how to connect with your homeschool kids: meaningful conversations How to Make Confident Homeschool Decisions (Without Seeking Permission) Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Raising Wise Kids with Julie Bogart When Homeschooling is Hard: Six Perspective-Shifting Approaches How to Recognize Negative Self-Talk as a Homeschool Mom (& What to Do About It) Sibling Bickering in Homeschool Families: What's Normal & How to Handle It Burnout to Balance: How Boundaries Changed My Homeschool Life 14 Ways to Manage Impatience in Your Homeschool Self-Compassion for Homeschool Mamas Course to Nurture You learn not to care what other people think about your homeschool choice how to positively influence my homeschool mama thoughts so I can enjoy my homeschool How to Plan for Your Upcoming Homeschool When You're Not Sure You Want to Continue What are the Benefits of a Homeschool High School? Do you offer one-on-one homeschool (& life) coaching? Responding to homeschool criticism from a place of clarity rather than defense — that’s the shift that changes everything. If you’re done letting other people’s criticism rent space in your head, I made something just for you. The free 7-Day Confident Homeschool Mom Roadmap walks you through practical, encouraging steps to build the mindset and boundaries you need to home educate with clarity and joy — even when the people around you don’t understand your choice. And if you’re well past your first year and beyond frustrated with this storyline in your life, there’s a next step for you too. Book a free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session and we’ll get you out of the spin cycle and back to the most intentional, aligned version of you. Think of it this way: the Roadmap gives you clarity, the Journaling Workbook helps you do the inner work, and the Aligned Homeschool Reset Session is where we work through it together. Wherever you are right now, there’s a next step for you. If you want to take care of your homeschool mama self, start by taking care of your thoughts — because learning how to handle criticism about homeschooling is one of the most peaceful, powerful things you can do for your family. Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session I help homeschool moms trust themselves, edit expectations, and make intentional choices that create a more confident, connected, and present homeschool life. Book your Reset Session with Teresa Latest episodes You’re Invited to the Homeschool Mom Book Club 2026 July 14, 2026 Post-Partum Overwhelm in Your Homeschool: 12 Ways to Cope July 12, 2026 A 2023 High School Graduate’s Thoughts on her Homeschool Life July 11, 2026 What It’s Like? The Homeschool to High School Transition July 11, 2026 Navigate Homeschool High School (What You Need to Know) July 7, 2026 How to Set Realistic High School Expectations? Learn Human Development July 3, 2026 Declutter Your Homeschool Mama Mind: Overwhelm to On Purpose July 2, 2026 How to Handle Homeschool Criticism With Confidence June 29, 2026 How to Create a Personalized Homeschool High School That Fits Your Teen June 23, 2026 The Real Cost Of Being The “Good Girl” Who Became The Good Mom June 16, 2026 What Is an Education Anyway? Your Answer Changes Your Homeschool June 8, 2026 5 Reasons Your Homeschool Child Won’t Do Work & How to Motivate Your Child June 2, 2026 Crush 1st-Year Homeschool Frustrations and Plan a Smooth Year 2 May 30, 2026 Encouragement for Homeschool Moms in the 1st Year May 30, 2026 Transitioning into Homeschool High School: What We're Really Talking About May 26, 2026 Registered Homeschooling vs Online Learning BC: What Really Matters May 19, 2026 Homeschool Year End Review: Celebrating your Success & Growth May 12, 2026 When You Buy New Homeschool Curriculum: 5 Clever Suggestions May 6, 2026 The Truth About Homeschooling the “Right Way” — But What Works May 5, 2026 9 Steps to Thrive: Confident Homeschool Mom in Year 1 April 28, 2026 What If Your Unrealistic Expectations Are Actually Your Greatest Asset? April 21, 2026 Overcome Imposter Syndrome: How to Build Confidence as a Homeschool Mom April 14, 2026 How to Get Started Homeschooling in 2026 April 11, 2026 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them) April 9, 2026 How to Make Confident Homeschool Decisions (Without Seeking Permission) April 7, 2026 How to Homeschool When Everyone Has ADHD (And You’re Exhausted) March 31, 2026 Exhausted Homeschool Mom? 8 Things That Will Give You Hope March 24, 2026 Stop Second-Guessing as a Homeschool Mom (& Use Your Magic) March 17, 2026 “You’re Not Falling Apart. You’re in the Winter Homeschool Slump.” March 10, 2026 The Lies Homeschool Moms Believe That Makes Everything Harder March 2, 2026 You’re Not Failing. You’re Caught In An Inner Critic Loop. Here’s How to Get Out February 24, 2026 How to Stop People-Pleasing as a Homeschool Mom (One Mom’s Story) February 17, 2026 How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom: The Charmed Life I Was Chasing (& the Pattern I Didn’t Know I Was Living) February 10, 2026 The Most Important Way to Take Care of Yourself as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom February 2, 2026 How to Do Kindergarten in Your Homeschool: A Fun & Effective Guide January 29, 2026 The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed (It’s Not the Curriculum) January 26, 2026 Unexpected Feelings When Your Homeschooler Gets Accepted to University January 22, 2026 How to Stop Being a Hostage to Homeschool Pressure (& What to Do Instead) January 19, 2026 The Truth About Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm January 13, 2026 The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Introducing the 1% Pivot January 6, 2026 Purpose-Driven Homeschool Planning for 2026: How to Recalibrate the Year with Clarity December 23, 2025 1% Shift to a Calm Homeschool Life December 23, 2025 12 Things I've Learned About Homeschool Moms: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms December 10, 2025 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge to Come Back to Yourself December 2, 2025 What is the Reimagine Your Homeschool Group Coaching? November 18, 2025 Not Just a Homeschool Mom — Why You’re Disappearing (And How to Come Back) November 11, 2025 Teaching World War to a Homeschooled Eight Year Old November 10, 2025 Reimagine Your Homeschool: Feel Free, Inspire Curiosity and Do What Works November 5, 2025 the role of imagination in a home education November 4, 2025 Helping Our Kids Live Their Lives on Purpose: A Practical Guide for Homeschool Moms October 28, 2025 Subscribe to the Confident Homeschool Mom podcast YouTube Apple Audible Spotify Originally published April 22, 2026 | Updated June 29, 2026 Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3470-call-to-adventureLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){ var c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return "number"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);} f.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i); var _=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];r.async=1;r.src=l+'?v'+(~~(new Date().getTime()/1000000)); _.parentNode.insertBefore(r,_);})(window, document, 'script', 'https://static.mailerlite.com/js/universal.js', 'ml'); var ml_account = ml('accounts', '1815912', 'p9n9c0c7s5', 'load');

You want to do the acceptance thing. You've read the books, you've listened to the podcasts, you intellectually get it. And then you get triggered, and suddenly the version of you that's anxious, scared, or doubting gets the door slammed in its face. That version of you is broken. That version shouldn't be here. That version needs to go.But that's the version of you that actually has to learn the lesson.--Want to talk about what you heard today or interact with us and a community of people that are sharing your experience? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community space:https://disordered.fm/community--In this episode we dig into one of the most common ways people unknowingly block their own recovery - conditional self-acceptance. Accepting yourself when you're calm and feeling OK, but turning on yourself the moment anxiety shows up, is not acceptance. It's a condition. You cannot do genuine tolerance, surrender, or desensitization while simultaneously trying to kick the anxious part of you out of the room.Come as you are - tired, scared, doubting, not optimal - because that's who has to do the work. We also take apart the "80 days to become the person you want to be" optimization culture that's quietly telling anxious people they're broken, and why understanding your anxiety intellectually is necessary but nowhere near sufficient on its own. Plus real listener wins from the community, including a mom with emetophobia who used her son getting sick in the car as an accidental (and very successful) exposure.---The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available as a paperback or on Kindle⁠https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/⁠---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.-----Got a question or did it anyway to share? ⁠Send us an email or voicemail on our website⁠.https://disordered.fm

This is our guidance on how to accept a job offer.

E News: Taylor and Travis are not accepting gifts, Olivia Wilde talks about dating Harry Styles, The Bachelorette will air on ABC, Kelsey Grammar is getting into politics, Ryan Gosling's acting inspiration is from “Days of Our Lives,” Love Island USA, Sesame Street has a new album, and more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today's world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers. For the seventh episode in the series, Sharon's speaks with teacher Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, marking his first appearance on the Metta Hour.Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD, is the cofounder and director of the Emory-Tibet Partnership, a multi-dimensional initiative founded in 1998 to bring together the foremost contributions of the Western scholastic tradition and the Tibetan Buddhist sciences of mind and healing. He is also professor of practice in Emory University's Department of Religion. In 2018, he launched, with the Dalai Lama, SEE Learning, a free compassion curriculum for children. Geshe Lobsang, a former monk, was born in Kinnaur, a small Himalayan kingdom adjoining Tibet. He began his monastic training at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics and continued his education at Drepung Loseling Monastery in south India, where he received his Geshe Lharampa degree in 1994, the highest academic degree granted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.In this conversation, Geshe and Sharon speak about:• How Geshe grew up in the Himalayas • Becoming a monk at age 14 in 1974• Geshe and Sharon's first meeting • Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics• Cognitively Based Compassion Training • What neuroscience says about compassion• Tania Singer's research work• Richie Davidson's discovery with neuroplasticity• The inner qualities that are actually skills• Putting compassion into real action• How discernment must guide compassion• Story of the starfish on the beach• How small acts of kindness affect others• Developing the inner disposition for kindness• Is compassion fatigue actually compassion?• The natural reciprocity of compassion • “Compassionomics” by Stephen Trzeciak• Why self-compassion is a struggle• Accepting the human condition• Drepung Loseling Monastery• H.H. Dalai Lama's SEE Learning ProgramAdditional ResourcesGeshe Lobsang closes out the conversation with a guided gratitude practice from his book, Engaged Compassion. Learn more about Geshe Lobsang's work right here. Get a copy of his new book right here and explore the SEE Learning Program right here.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give at https://beherenownetwork.com/10years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Gen Z & Millennial Women Are Desperately Accepting HUSBAND APPLICATIONS On Social Media by Greg Adams

Today we're sharing some thoughts about uncertainty versus imposter syndrome, and learning herbalism. Recently, we did a 20 Questions video for the folks at HerbRally – it ran nearly four hours long!  Two of the questions we were asked wove a theme together, and we wanted to share them here.The first question was “how do you deal with uncertainty as an herbalist?” The person asking this may have been expecting some kind of study trick that would help them to feel confident enough in their skills that they didn't feel uncertainty in their practice – like an antidote to imposter syndrome!But we have this sign in our apothecary that says “there's only the hard way” (and if you know, you know!) and that applies here: the way of herbalism is uncertain. Accepting the presence of uncertainty is the first step toward navigating it confidently.Now, we're not talking about under-training: the first thing to do is to get trained, of course. But once you have trained for years and years, and even once you've been in practice for years, you are still on a journey with uncertainty. Which sounds a little zen, perhaps – and actually, a little bit, it is! Training the mind to accept uncertainty, while still finding the truth of the moment, is as important a skill for an herbalist as it is for a monk.Next, someone asked us about mistakes new herbalists make, and how long it takes to “feel like you know what you're doing.” (Do you see a theme here?) They want to know if it's going to take years to feel confident, or if there's some way to accelerate the development of that confidence. Yes.These questions come up for lots of herbalists. Especially because a lot of us are practicing alone in our communities. Sure, there are herbal friends online, but maybe you're the only herbalist in your town, and you're feeling the weight of that solitude. A lot of folks don't have elders or mentors available, and that makes it harder to practice.One solution to that problem is online clinical herbalism mentorship – and we've got that for you!Did you know that you can book a one-on-one Zoom session with Katja to talk through your goals, your challenges, and how to get you where you want to be in your herbal practice? You can! It's open to anyone, and the easiest way to book one is to go to enroll in any free course – they're at the top of the list. (They're truly free: you don't even need a credit card.) That will set up a student dashboard for you, and right there on the menu on the left you'll see, about halfway down, Quick Help Sessions – click that link and it'll take you right to the scheduling calendar!If this episode caught your attention, then our Clinical Skills course is for you! Learn to practice legally, safely, collaboratively, and effectively. Get all your client forms & scheduling systems sorted. Cultivate consultation interview skills, and explore methods for planning personalized protocols. Everything you need to be a top-notch herbalist!Like all our offerings, this self-paced online video course comes with free access to twice-weekly live Q&A sessions with us, lifetime access to current & future course material, open discussion threads integrated in each lesson, an active student community, study guides, quizzes & capstone assignments, and more!If you enjoyed the episode, it helps us a lot if you subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen. This helps others find us more easily. Thank you!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!

Cardinal McElroy's address to James Martin's OUTREACH 'Catholic' conference is the perfect expression of synodality. Meanwhile, the Cardinals and Bishops gather in Rome to discuss Synodality and to bury Just War Theory forever.Sponsored by Nelson Insurance Advisorshttps://www.nelsonplan.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, She is also the CEO and founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility.  She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers women physicians to build their families with confidence, self compassion and community. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.  In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, kayaking, skiing, reading, writing, and spending time with her inner circle.Some of the topics we discussed were: Dr. Kristin Neff's three pillars of mindful self-compassionWhy self-compassion is often difficult for high-achieving womenThe role “should” thinking plays in self-criticism and moving beyond itApproaching setbacks with curiosity instead of self-judgmentWhat Dr. Bove calls “authentic hope” and how it differs from toxic positivity or wishful thinkingClarifying values and reconnecting with a deeper “why”Cultivating community, gratitude, and celebrating small winsSavoring positive experiences in addition to listing moments of gratitudeSupporting the whole person, not just the diagnosisPracticing healing through both science and compassionHow self-compassion calms the nervous system and supports emotional and physical well-beingSupporting patients through difficult decisions and setbacksIdentifying limiting beliefs and subconscious patternsTraining the brain to notice what works Setting boundaries and avoiding depletionHealing the healer through compassion and connectionInterested 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. Bove:Website:loveandsciencefertility.comLinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173IG:https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/FB:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183Podcast:loveandsciencefertility.com/podcast

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Everyone told Scott to walk away.The affair. The lies. The cold distance that built for months. On paper, this was the marriage other people would tell you to end and not feel bad about it.He didn't walk away.Not because he was naive. Not because he excused anything. Because he still loved his wife, and he could not live with never having tried.In this conversation, Scott takes me back to 2019, the year his marriage came apart, and walks me through how it came all the way back.He found out at 4 in the morning. The phone going off. His wife not in the bed. The search he ran to figure out who was texting her is the thing that led him to Marriage Helper.What he learned there changed how he showed up.He stopped reacting. He stopped trying to control her. He stayed calm in the exact moments most people detonate. By the time his daughter pulled him aside and asked if he knew, he was already further into his own healing than anyone around him realized.Here is the part people argue with me about."You're letting the cheater off the hook." "Once a cheater, always a cheater." We see it in the comments every week. Scott answers it head on. He never permitted anything. He was powerless to control someone else's choices. Accepting what you cannot control is not the same as excusing it.For a year, they were divorced in every way but the judge's signature. She moved states away. The settlement was nearly done.Then she came home. One year to the day after the workshop they attended together.Today their marriage is stronger than it was in the first 24 years. Scott coaches on our team now. His wife leads breakout groups at our workshops.If your marriage is the one everyone says can't be saved, this is the story to sit with.If you're struggling in your marriage, don't wait. Get our FREE resource: The 7 Steps to Rescue Your Marriage

Start Your Transformation Now⁠⁠⁠⁠  OK, OK, so you read the headline and you were probably thinking, “Jim, what the heck is wrong with you?” I totally get it and I don't want you to have the kind of STD that most people dread, I want you to have another kind, well, the acronym with the letters – STD. What does STD stand for? Easy: Surrender, Trust and No Doubt and that's the topic this week. In this episode I talk about:[1:16] What my definition of surrender, trust and doubt are[4:23] How control is woven into not wanting to surrender[5:19] Your greatest cause of unhappiness[7:30] Accepting what “is” in life[8:37] The energy waste of “fighting” one's self[19:08] Allowing yourself to trust your unconscious mind[24:58] Why you can trust your unconscious mind and the universe[33:02] Trusting all is well and not doubting yourself[35:45] And, letting go of the illusion of control I've never been a “control freak,” per se but I used to get into my share of control, and it's toxic and debilitating. You probably already know that it's just a complete energy drain and it exhausts you. In this episode, it's my intent to ask you to take a look at yourself and to look at the ways you're trapped in control and maybe don't even know it. When you live from the paradigm I propose in this episode, STD, life becomes so much easier and free. Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Control is an illusion and when you get into the illusion of control you are controlled by the illusion of control. Let's Connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can reach more people. Listening on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim

Is something in your life preventing you from accepting God's unconditional love?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accepting that we are uppity grandchildren... Kid Fury | Crissle  Thisistheread.com Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch Merch: shoptheread.com/ IG: @thisistheread Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every man carries forces that pull against each other. It could be the urge to numb out and the call to face it, the inheritance of his father's failures and the responsibility to break the chain. For Michael Millin, those opposing forces weren't a metaphor. They were the difference between a life lost to addiction and the 17 years of sobriety he's built since hitting bottom with his back against the wall. Today, Michael and I talk about generational trauma, the instability of growing up with a father who came in and out of his life, and what it actually takes to stop running from the pain you've spent your whole life numbing. This is a raw conversation about alcoholism, faith, and the lie that we have to wrap our identity up in being broken. Michael shares how he went from mocking Christianity to wrestling honestly with God, how a single sober friend changed the trajectory of his life, and why enablers do more damage than they'll ever admit. If you've ever told yourself you weren't okay, this one is for you. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 01:04 - Fatherhood, addiction, and absent fathers 04:06 - Growing up with addiction and instability 05:33 - Ryan's recovery experience and AA discussion 06:28 - Watching a father relapse after 15 years sober 09:24 - Rock bottom, poverty, and getting sober 13:39 - What rock bottom actually looked like 16:03 - Recovery, Indonesia, and spiritual searching 17:18 - Christianity, marriage, and life transformation 20:29 - Finding an outlet and building a meaningful life 21:51 - Addiction, purpose, and destructive patterns 23:37 - Fatherhood and defining a personal mission 26:49 - Turning childhood pain into purpose 28:50 - Faith, doubt, and searching for God 32:43 - Generational cycles and breaking family patterns 35:56 - Accepting hard truths and personal responsibility 39:50 - Addiction, identity, and becoming okay internally 41:50 - Family trauma and inherited suffering 44:20 - Native American heritage and generational impact 50:30 - Spiritual warfare and healing 51:16 - The story behind A Life of Opposing Forces 53:20 - Surfing, sharks, and feeling alive 59:16 - Lessons from being new on the journey 01:00:10 - Relationships, faith, and changing direction 01:01:55 - Where to connect with Michael   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready