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Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to another insightful episode of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James. In this episode, Robert explores the painful intersection of breakups and OCD. He delves deep into how OCD latches onto the heartache of a breakup, turning genuine emotional pain into a relentless mental loop, filled with doubt and guilt. Robert discusses his personal struggles with relationship OCD and provides practical strategies to break free from these compulsions. Discover Robert's three-step method to deal with intrusive thoughts: Acknowledge, Tolerate, and Refocus. Learn how to interrupt the ruminative cycle, tolerate discomfort without diving into it, and refocus your attention on the present moment and your values. Tune in to find your path to healing and embrace the freedom that comes with letting go of uncertainty Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
#496 Get Gritty with Off Road Triathlon Welcome Welcome to Episode #496 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. The heat is on and triathlon race season is seriously under way here in the front range. We had a toasty day at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 last weekend and the heat is on again this weekend for Xterra Lory with temperatures in the mid 90s. Congratulations to everyone who raced last Saturday at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3! April, are you ready to blaze the trails around Horsetooth Reservoir? Hell yeah, Rich and YEE-HAW! I texted you earlier today that this race is going to feel like a high-octane rollar coaster all under your own power. Speaking of which how was you ride around Back Country? Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News (Rich) Ask A Coach: Race Report and the Growth Mindset (Rich) Get Gritty: Turning Race Day Nerves into Power! Clear the Mechanism TriDot Workout of the Week: Strength (Rich) Fun Segment: Trail Fail or Win?! Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 Independence Day Pikes Peak Ride Jul 4, 2025 Join us for an invigorating bike ride from Santa's Workshop at 7700 feet to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,111. 6800 feet of climbing in 18 miles. Garmin Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/369763602 TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Training alone is tough. Training smart? That's where we come in. Grit2Greatness Endurance + TriDot gives you optimized training, the data, and the support to crush your goals—without burning out. 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Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: Race Report and the Growth Mindset 1. **What did you learn about yourself during this race that you didn't know before?** _Encourages self-discovery and reflection beyond performance metrics._ 2. **What part of your performance are you most proud of, and why?** _Shifts focus to strengths and reinforces positive self-recognition._ 3. **What was the most challenging moment, and how did you respond to it mentally and physically?** _Promotes awareness of coping strategies and resilience._ 4. **If you could relive one moment of the race, what would it be and what would you do differently?** _Encourages constructive reflection and learning from experience._ 5. **What thoughts or beliefs helped you push through discomfort or fatigue?** _Highlights mental tools and mindset strategies that worked._ 6. **Where did you notice self-doubt creeping in, and how did you handle it?** _Brings awareness to limiting beliefs and how they were managed._ 7. **What habits or decisions in your training showed up positively in your race?** _Connects preparation to performance, reinforcing effective behaviors._ 8. **What feedback would you give yourself as both the athlete and the coach?** _Fosters dual perspective thinking and self-coaching skills._ 9. **How did you define success before the race, and has that definition changed now?** _Explores evolving values and mindset around achievement._ 10. **What's one specific area you're excited to grow in before your next race, and why?** _Focuses on forward momentum and intrinsic motivation._ Get Gritty Tip: Turning Race Day Nerves Into Power It's race day, and that familiar feeling is creeping in—the tight chest, sweaty palms, butterflies fluttering in your stomach. As athletes, we all know what pre-race anxiety feels like. The difference between elite athletes and those still finding their stride isn't that they don't experience nervousness—they feel it just as much as we do. But they've learned to frame it differently. Coach Steve Magness says it best: "Elite athletes don't feel less anxiety before competition. They feel the same tight chest, sweaty palms, racing heart, and butterflies that the rest of us do. The difference? They've trained themselves to interpret those sensations differently." This shift—from seeing nervousness as a threat to seeing it as a challenge—is where the magic happens. Research shows that high performers don't experience less stress—they just frame it better. Rather than trying to eliminate that anxious feeling, they embrace it, knowing it's a sign that they're ready to rise. Nerves aren't the enemy. In fact, they're your body's way of saying, “You care. Something meaningful is about to happen.” So, instead of running from it, lean into it. Understand that those nerves are helping you prepare, keeping you sharp, and sharpening your focus. They're not a sign of weakness—they're a sign of strength. We can often think that nervousness means something is wrong or that we're not prepared enough. But the reality is, it means you do care. It means your mind and body are ready for the challenge ahead. The goal isn't to eliminate the nerves, it's to work with them. See them as fuel, not fear. Feel them, acknowledge them, and let them guide you forward. When you feel those pre-race jitters, remind yourself: You're about to do something meaningful. Action item: Next time those race-day nerves hit, don't push them away. Instead, breathe into them. Let them be the signal that you're ready for the challenge. Harness that energy to fuel your focus, and remember, those butterflies are pushing you toward greatness. Ready to learn how to channel that energy? Clear the Mechanism and Rise Above Nervousness before a race can feel overwhelming. But how do you take that energy and channel it into focus instead of letting it distract you? The answer lies in a simple but powerful mindset technique from For the Love of the Game, where Kevin Costner's character, a seasoned pitcher, uses the phrase “Clear the mechanism.” This technique isn't just for baseball—it's something every triathlete can use. When the nerves start to flood your mind, and you feel like you're about to be overwhelmed by the noise, distractions, and pressure, the key is to clear the mechanism. When you clear the mechanism, you're intentionally blocking out everything that isn't directly related to the task at hand. It's like hitting the reset button, shifting your focus from the fear and doubt to the one thing you can control: your next move. Whether it's your swim stroke, your pedal cadence, or your run stride, you zoom in on that one thing and let everything else fade away. Coach Steve Magness reminds us that nerves aren't the enemy—they're a sign that you care, that your body is getting ready. But we can use those nerves to fuel us, not flood us. And just like the pitcher who needs to block out the crowd, the score, and the noise, as a triathlete, you can clear out the mental clutter and focus on what's in front of you. Here's how to apply it: When the nerves hit, take a deep breath, and clear the mechanism. Shut down the distractions, the what-ifs, and the self-doubt. Focus on your next step—the one thing you can control right now. Maybe it's your breath, your form, or the rhythm of your movement. Acknowledge the nerves, then let them guide you forward, not pull you under. By clearing your mental space, you give yourself permission to focus on the task, to be fully present, and to perform at your best. It's not about eliminating the nerves; it's about making them work for you instead of against you. Action item: Before your next race or workout, practice clearing the mechanism. When you feel overwhelmed, mentally shut out everything except for the next task at hand. Clear the mechanism, focus on your breath, and take control of the moment. You've trained for this. Let the nerves fuel your focus and guide you to greatness. TriDot Workout of the Week: Strength Recovery Week Training - Strength Strength training is a crucial yet often overlooked component of triathlon preparation. Exercises like reverse lunges, single-leg deadlifts, and quadruped band kickbacks help build unilateral strength and stability, which are essential for efficient running and injury prevention. Core-focused movements such as plank reaches, V-ups, and half-kneeling rotations enhance balance, posture, and power transfer across all three disciplines. Functional exercises like burpees and cross-pull lawnmowers improve overall athleticism, coordination, and cardiovascular resilience. Together, these movements not only boost muscular endurance and joint integrity but also help triathletes maintain form under fatigue, reduce injury risk, and ultimately perform more consistently across swim, bike, and run segments. Rotate 1-3x through the following exercises doing 10-20 repetitions or 30 to 60 sec efforts of each. Reverse Lunge Single Leg Deadlifts Half-Kneeling Rotation Plank Reaches Cross Pulls Lawnmower Burpees V Ups One leg Quadruped Band Kickbacks Fun Segment: Trail Fail or Win! It's time for Trail Fail or Trail Win! — the game where we throw out some wild off-road triathlon scenarios, and Rich and I decide: was this a total disaster… or a sneaky success in disguise? Some of these could be race-ending nightmares—or just epic stories waiting to happen. Let's find out! Scenario 1: The Wild Animal Detour Mid-race, a deer darts across the trail and you crash while trying to avoid it. You roll into the bushes, get back on your feet, and still finish 3rd in your age group—leaves and twigs in your helmet included. Scenario 2: The Wrong-Turn Bonus Miles You miss a poorly marked turn on the trail run, add nearly 1.5 miles to your race, and come in well over your expected time. But… you didn't quit and still finished smiling. Scenario 3: The Creek Shoe Sacrifice You nail the bike leg and enter the run feeling great… until you sink into a muddy creek crossing and one of your shoes stays behind. You finish the run with one barefoot foot. Scenario 4: Transition Tent Tantrum Your gear bag somehow ends up in someone else's spot. You panic, yell a few expletives, throw your hands up—and then remember your gear is on the other side of the rack. You recover… barely. Scenario 5: The Mid-Race Snack Catastrophe You reach for your trail mix on the bike—your new homemade “clean fuel”—and spill it all over your top tube. The rest of the ride, you're being followed by bees. You still PR the course! So whether you're dodging wildlife, losing shoes in creeks, or baiting bees with your snacks, remember—off-road triathlon isn't just a race. It's an adventure. Keep sending us your crazy scenarios, or better yet—live them. And we'll see you next time on Trail Fail or Win! Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed and enjoy the endurance journey!
What is Juneteenth? Did Juneteenth end slavery?How can you honor Juneteenth?In the latest episode of Mother Tree Network, I offer my Juneteenth reflections on Ancestors, Foster Care, and forgiveness. I give you my intimate thoughts after sitting with Juneteenth in my body.Here are three ways You Can Celebrate and Reflect on Juneteenth for people of all backgrounds:Acknowledge your capacity for violence and extraction. Befriend these aspects of yourself; find out what they need so they don't have to cause harm to get your attention.Tap into your ancestors and ask for their message. It's an important step towards healing and understanding the significance of Juneteenth.We belong to each other. The illusion of not belonging comes from colonization, but we can heal by connecting to earth and all of our relations. This is not conceptual. Go outside!Tune in to hear more inspiring insights!Download my free guide:
This is the last in a 5-part series I've been doing on unconscious bias. These are made up of episodes 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125. I wanted to share some of the content of my in-person/Zoom three-hour unconscious bias workshop. In Episode 121, I provided an introduction, and in 122, I did most of the background section, in 123 I finished the background and then talked about unconscious bias purpose and description. In 124, I walked through two segments titled “Filters, Lenses, & Worldviews” and also “Types of Biases. Then in this last one I share strategies to help us do better. I also have resources below. I hope you have enjoyed this series! Enjoy the summer. Videos: Check Our Bias to Wreck Our Bias (The New York Times): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8ZFDqzAmEE&t=2s To Reduce Implicit Bias, Build Friendships that Cross the Racial Divide (The New York Times): https://www.facebook.com/nytimes/videos/10151017214134999/ Press PAUSE to Disrupt Bias – Conclusion (Cook Ross): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btuHeIM7nBU ASSESSMENT: Harvard Project Implicit Bias Tests: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ BOOK: Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily LivesMODEL: Use a Cook Ross tool called PAUSE:• Pay attention to what's actually happening beneath the judgments and assessments.• Acknowledge your own reactions, interpretations, and judgments.• Understand the other reactions, interpretations, and judgments that may be possible.• Search for the most empowering, productive way to deal with the situation.• Execute your action plan.
In this episode, I talk about the idea that we can hold two seemingly opposite truths at the same time - and how that can actually be where our real growth and success as entrepreneurs live. I'm so glad you're here for another mindset-focused episode of Eat Blog Talk. Today, I'm diving into a topic that's been heavy on my heart lately—duality in entrepreneurship. As entrepreneurs, we often think we have to fix our flaws before we can feel successful, but what if it's actually about holding space for both our strengths and imperfections? I'm sharing a story from the Flavor Media Summit that beautifully illustrates how powerful it can be to embrace the “both/and” in ourselves. Action Plan: 1 - Acknowledge duality in your journey: Notice when you're feeling two things at once and give both feelings permission to exist. 2 - Resist the urge to fix yourself first: You don't need to wait until you're fearless or confident to move forward—just start. 3 - Stay present in your imperfections: True success comes from showing up, even when things feel messy or imperfect. 4 - Honor your contradictions: You can be both proud and nervous, grateful and overwhelmed—this is normal and powerful. 5 - Practice naming the dualities: Say them out loud or journal them—“I am both X and Y”—to build resilience and self-compassion. Get in touch with Megan below. YouTube | Website | Instagram
In this engaging episode of "Shark Theory," host Baylor Barbee discusses the significance of building the right foundation in both personal and professional settings. Reflecting on his marathon training under extreme weather conditions, Baylor draws an analogy between choosing the right running shoes and establishing a strong base of values and principles in life. As he emphasizes the diversity of personal and professional journeys, Baylor shares how finding what matters to each individual is crucial for effective decision-making and sustained success. Baylor Barbee delves into the concept of heat acclimation during physical training, illustrating how each person's journey is unique, with different thresholds for challenge and adversity. He challenges listeners to focus on their own path rather than compare themselves to others. Highlighting the importance of perseverance and self-awareness, Baylor encourages staying true to one's course regardless of external pressures. This episode is packed with motivational insights that resonate with anyone striving to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals in business and life. Key Takeaways: Building a solid foundation based on personal values and principles is crucial for sustained success. Recognize and embrace the unique nature of your journey; avoid comparing yourself to others. Proper tools and preparation, like the right running shoes, can mitigate potential setbacks and improve performance in any venture. Acknowledge that acclimation to new challenges requires time and patience, but persistence is key. Focus on perseverance and commitment to your path, as only you can determine your true capabilities and limits. Notable Quotes: "Your foundation matters so much, right?" "You got to get the basics right, that you get the foundation right." "Can it measure your ability to stick with it when it gets tough?" "You got to run your race, because it may look hopeless." "I know one thing and one thing only. I don't know my acclimation, but I am not going to quit here."
In this empowering and heartfelt episode, Catherine and Karen sit down with Dr. Tara Egan, founder of Egan Counseling & Consulting, to discuss the emotional and practical realities of co-parenting through divorce—especially in high-conflict situations. With over two decades of experience and her own personal journey through divorce, Dr. Egan shares real-world strategies that prioritize peace, protect children, and reduce costly legal and emotional power struggles. Key Takeaways: Parent Coordination: Dr. Egan explains how a Parent Coordinator acts as a neutral party helping parents follow custody agreements and make day-to-day decisions without returning to court—saving time, money, and stress. Nesting Isn't Forever: Nesting (kids stay in the home while parents rotate in/out) can be helpful short-term but rarely works long-term. Stability comes from clear routines and emotionally safe environments—not physical space alone. Kids Need One Healthy Parent: Divorce doesn't "mess up" kids—how parents behave before, during, and after does. Kids thrive with at least one emotionally healthy parent showing up with consistency and compassion. Responding to Financial Blame: When children repeat financial accusations (“Mom took all the money”), avoid defensive responses. Instead, calmly reassure them with facts, warmth, and emotional safety. Set the Tone in Co-Parenting Conversations: Stay out of judgment. Acknowledge that families change and model positive, future-focused communication, even when your co-parent does not. Don't Expect Your Ex to Suddenly Be Different: Your ex won't magically become a more emotionally responsive or financially generous person post-divorce. Accepting that helps reduce your stress and disappointment. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Tara Egan's Website: www.egancounseling.com TikTok: @taraegan – Bite-sized advice for navigating co-parenting and high-conflict divorce. Subscribe to We Chat Divorce and explore more insights on financial clarity, parenting support, and emotional empowerment at mydivorcesolution.com/podcast. Listen Now: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration Episode Details Guests: Sambaza (Host, Sambaza Podcast)- We Acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza Affirmation "I trust myself to make decisions that align with my values and goals." Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates Buddys Pet Referral Link: 30% discount https://buddyspet.net/?ref=JENSBUDDY Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Curtsy: Use code JEND87 for $10 off first order of $20 or more https://heycurtsy.com/BLN7Be4kUzb Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz
This episode of The Netmums Podcast features the incredible Kate Silverton, a former BBC news anchor turned child counsellor and advocate for compassionate parenting. Kate, Wendy and Alison unpack the crucial parenting topic of how to help our children regulate their emotions. The conversation covers: - The Impact of Labels: how terms like "naughty" can shape a child's identity, and why we should focus on behaviours rather than personal attributes. - Understanding Emotional Responses: the importance of recognising our own emotional triggers as parents and how these can affect our responses to our children's feelings. - The SAS Method: Kate introduces her SAS method for managing children's emotional outbursts, emphasising the need to 'See, Acknowledge, and Soothe' to help children regulate their emotions effectively. - Navigating Tantrums: practical strategies for parents to support children through moments of distress. - Rupture and Repair: how acknowledging mistakes can strengthen the parent-child bond. Stay connected with Netmums for more parenting tips, community support, engaging content: Website: netmums.com / Instagram: @netmums Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative
Seth and Sean assess PFF's top reason for Texans optimism and break down several of their own, give credit in Acknowledge Me, and break down the weirdest things done by otherwise elite Astros entities.
Seth and Sean discuss what PFF says is the top reason for optimism with the Texans and power rank several more reasons, react to Nico Collins talking CJ Stroud's leadership on the Green Light podcast, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.
Are you a coach who secretly wonders if you're “doing it right”? You're not alone, and this episode is for you. In this episode we unpack a topic that nearly every coach wrestles with at some point: CONFIDENCE. Whether you're just starting out or years into your practice, it's normal to question yourself, "Am I doing this right?" "Could I be better?" We see it time and again in our training rooms and our own journeys, that shaky moment when you step into the coaching seat and doubt creeps in. In this episode we cover: Confidence is fluid: It changes over time and across clients; uncertainty may stem from the coaching dynamic, not just your ability. Lean on trusted peers: Having another coach to talk to is invaluable, especially when supervision isn't immediately available. Acknowledge competence gaps: Confidence and competence go hand in hand; recognise where you need to grow your skills and take action. Choose aligned training programmes: Confidence flourishes in learning environments that align with your values, energy, and coaching style. Know and own your coaching style: Understanding your natural style helps reduce comparison and builds authentic confidence. Stretch yourself with CPD and variety: Try different coaching formats, durations, and approaches to expand your ability and confidence. Seek intentional feedback: Ask for meaningful, specific feedback to grow in areas where you feel uncertain. This episode is full of lived experience, reassurance, and practical steps. Confidence doesn't arrive all at once, it's grown, session by session, conversation by conversation. If you're feeling unsure or stuck in self-doubt, you're not alone. Confidence is something we build through the work, not before it. Whether you need CPD, supervision, peer support, or just a community of coaches who get it, we're here for you. Explore more at https://igcompany.co.uk And if this episode helped, drop us a message. We love hearing from you. Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction: Why confidence matters for coaches 02:10 — Feeling confident with some clients but not others 06:15 — The power of coaching peers and quick support 09:20 — Contracts, competence, and admin: the hidden confidence killers 13:35 — The importance of choosing coach training aligned with your values 20:50 — Stop comparing: Know and own your coaching style 24:10 — CPD, supervision, play, and expanding your skills 30:35 — Intentional feedback and how to ask for it Keywords: how to grow confidence as a coach, coaching confidence tips, building coaching skills, coaching supervision for new coaches, choosing the right coach training, peer support for coaches, reflective practice coaching. coaching style self-awareness, CPD for coaches, coaching feedback techniques Links: All coaching programmes mentioned (Emotions Coaching, Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching, CPD, Foundations to Masters):https://igcompany.co.uk
Welcome! We Are Glad You Are Here!Today we are in Joshua 9:1-27In All Your Ways Acknowledge Father GodFollow along in the following verses in order of presentationJoshua 9:1-7, Exodus 23, 34 & Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 20:11, Joshua 9:8-20, 2 Samuel 21:1-6, Joshua 9:21-27, Joshua 9:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 28:26, Joshua 9:15, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Matthew 5:29, Ephesians 5, Romans 13:7, Colossians 3:13, 1 Timothy 4:7, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Colossians 3:15
Sermon outline: 1. Glorify God - By obeying God - By dying to your "rights" to Honour God, further the gospel, and serve others(To die to self to the Glory of God and service to others) - By helping others pursue peace - By rejoicing in God and all that Jesus has secured for you - By depending on God and trusting Him 2. Get the log out of your eye - Be alert to your prideful, selfish tendency - Guard against hypocrisy - Address your own sin first Questions to ask yourself: - What do I KNOW, for sure, is true? - Am I judging according to God's standard? - Am I being overly sensitive?(Am I taking this too personally?) - Am I allowing my idolatrous desires to make this into a bigger thing than it is? - Am I making this worse with my own sinful actions? - Is this person going through a difficult time? - Have I sinned in this situation? - Are there any other ways I have been unhelpful in this situation? How to confess your sin(The 7 A's of confession) 1. Address everyone involved(all those whom you affected) 2. Avoid if, but, and maybe (Do not try to excuse your wrongs) 3. Admit specifically (Both attitudes and actions) 4. Acknowledge the hurt(Express sorrow for hurting someone) 5. Accept the consequences 6. Alter your behaviour(change your attitudes and actions) 7. Ask for forgiveness
Shame in Supervision – Creative Learning During an Academic Break In Episode 342 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week's three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice', we explore the art of apologising as a counsellor - why it matters, how to do it effectively, and how to avoid making it about yourself. Then in ‘Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Dr. Ruth Birkbeck about a powerful and often unspoken topic: shame in supervision. We explore what it looks like, how it can impact both supervision and client work, and what can be done to repair it. And lastly in ‘Student Services', Rory and Ken look at how you can make the most of your academic break with creative learning - offering tips for staying engaged without overwhelming yourself or contaminating your core training. The Art of Apologising as a Counsellor [starts at 03:10 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken explore what makes a meaningful apology in the therapeutic relationship. Key points include: Apologising isn't part of most training, yet it's crucial when a rupture occurs in therapy. A well-placed apology can strengthen the therapeutic relationship and model healthy repair. An apology should focus on the client's experience, not your own discomfort. Avoid justifying your behaviour or offloading guilt onto the client. Principles of a meaningful apology: Clarify your intention – Why are you apologising? Acknowledge the impact – Understand how your action affected the client. Resist the urge to justify – Don't make excuses or shift the focus. Take ownership – Use “I” statements to show accountability. Invite the client's response – Open the door to dialogue. Don't expect forgiveness – That's the client's choice, not your right. Repair the rupture – Explore what can be done to rebuild trust. Tolerate discomfort – Apologising can feel hard, but it's part of ethical practice. Shame in Supervision [starts at 29:12 mins] In this week's Practice Matters, Rory speaks with Dr. Ruth Birkbeck about the impact of shame in supervision. The key points of this discussion include: Shame in supervision can silence supervisees and damage the working alliance. Common causes include: Judging or criticising supervisees' clinical decisions. Idealising supervisees and ignoring their vulnerabilities. Expecting them to know everything, especially in second trainings. Shame often results in withdrawal, silence, and loss of trust. Supervisees may internalise shame and stop bringing important issues to supervision. How to avoid shaming supervisees: Be aware of your own power and possible transference. Stay curious rather than critical. Show your own vulnerability, e.g. by talking about past mistakes. Openly name and repair ruptures if you suspect shame has occurred. Create an attuned, safe supervisory relationship that allows for growth. Shame often arises not from what was said, but from how it was experienced. Creative Learning During an Academic Break [starts at 53:10 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken offer advice on how to use your academic break effectively without overwhelming yourself or stepping outside your core training model. Tips for creative learning: Avoid cross-modality contamination – If you're training in one modality, don't dive deep into others during a break. Focus on areas that are universal and always useful: Counselling skills Personal development Professional ethics Use your break to: Review past material to reinforce what you've already learned. Read ahead if you know the next module topic. Connect with peers through study groups or online communities. Watch live skills demos to see techniques in action. Other ideas: Explore special interest CPD (e.g. grief, young people,
With just days until the release of Hi World, I'm Dad, James Gutman opens up about the journey that inspired his most personal work yet. In this heartfelt episode, James reflects on parenting his non-verbal son, Lucas, the fears that never came true, and the quiet beauty that replaced them. This isn't a tragedy- it's a love story.
In this episode, Cindy Esliger talks about reframing challenges into opportunities for growth. The challenges that pop up in the workplace over and over can erode our confidence in the long run, but what Cindy wants us to know is that we have the power to shape what the challenges mean. They can be empowering instead of destructive if we view them the right way. How do we transform struggles into power? How do we use the challenges to our benefit? Amid the confusion and frustration of workplace struggles lies a profound opportunity. While we can't control other people or circumstances that arise, we can control our own responses and interpretations of the experience. Cindy walks us through ten steps on how to build a stronger foundation for success from the struggles and setbacks we encounter. 1) Acknowledge the hurt. 2) Accept that people will behave according to their fears, not our merits. 3) Reframe setbacks as stepping stones. Cindy continues explaining how to build success from challenges. 4) Master the stories we tell ourselves. 5) Identify patterns and learn from them. 6) Distill lessons into personal wisdom. 7) Adjust our beliefs and behaviors. 8) Build and protect resilience. 9) Shift from blame to ownership. And 10) Choose intentional action every step of the way. Cindy guides us through these ten steps because, as she says, “you have the power to make this the beginning of your transformation”. We are the only ones who get to decide what's next for ourselves.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Turning Setbacks Into SuccessAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email
Is the true heart of pediatrics found in the connection between practitioner and family?In this powerful episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino sits down with physician, educator, and hand-in-hand parenting advocate Dr. Pam Oatis, who brings decades of primary care and hospital experience to the forefront. Together, they explore how listening, humility, and authentic relationships transform patient outcomes far beyond medical treatments alone. From the challenges of working in high-need communities to navigating tense family moments and exploring ethics in end-of-life care, this episode delves into the artistry that makes pediatric medicine so uniquely soul-filling. If you've ever questioned whether technical skill is enough—or wondered what truly heals—this conversation will invite you to see the science of medicine through the eyes of connection and compassion. Don't miss the life-changing insights you'll carry into every patient encounter.Be sure to catch the special announcement in the Takeaways.[0:01 - 07:59] Leaning Into Pediatrics: Beginnings, Inspiration, and Learning From FamiliesUnderstand why primary care pediatrics is infinitely rewarding—not just for the broad medical knowledge it demands, but for the lifelong learning about people, relationships, and cultures it provides.Learn the importance of setting parents at ease through open-ended questions and authentic appreciation, establishing trust and safety from the very first visit.Explore how humility and willingness to learn from families reveal the limitations of one-size-fits-all approaches and fuel long-term, mutually respectful relationships.Hear personal stories illustrating the deep impact of simple listening skills, such as appreciating each parent and seeing profound transformation in both relationships and care outcomes.[08:00 -16:40] The Power of Listening and Cultural Humility in Pediatric CareUncover how being attuned to parents' fears and self-doubt allows physicians to connect deeply, providing reassurance and support that transcends medical advice.Examine situations where cultural differences and past experiences inform parenting approaches, challenging providers to pause, listen, and reflect rather than judge.Appreciate how open, honest dialogue about discipline and race can lead to decades-long partnerships founded on mutual respect and understanding.Acknowledge that the wisdom and resilience of families, when honored, can lead to better outcomes than following protocols alone.[16:41 - 26:01] Human Connection: Biology, Society, and the Foundation of CareInvestigate the deep human need for connection, acknowledging our social wiring and the essential role that physical and emotional closeness play from birth through adulthood.Discover why the medical “team sport” approach leads to improved outcomes—not just for children, but for providers and families navigating medical complexity together.Identify the under-recognized burdens society places on parents and why framing parental challenges as cultural rather than personal failures empower families.Explore how respect, dignity, and honest collaboration form the backbone of effective care—and why accurate patient histories and trusting relationships matter as much as diagnostics.[26:02 - 07:59] From Touch to Teamwork: Bioethics, Palliative Care, and Listening PartnershipsLearn how physical touch is not just diagnostic, but profoundly healing, fostering trust and well-being in children and families.Understand the evolution of bioethics and palliative care as disciplines built on listening, respect, and honoring families' definitions of meaning and...
In this episode Mary teaches you to find the progress your voice of sabotage denies exists,.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse
The MiLB show is back as Hunter and Derrik take the episode without Jake. They have a lot to discuss, as top prospect Roman Anthony has finally gotten the call to the Major Leagues. Brian Van Belle was also promoted to Boston, and they make sure to give him some love. The duo talk about Blaze Jordan's absurd first week in Triple-A. Could he be a part of the near-future for Boston as well? Miguel Bleis is back to being a legitimate name to pay attention to. The Red Sox have the depth to make some trades, and Bleis could be part of it. This episode somehow staying under three hours is nothing short of a miracle. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/
Episode Overview: In this Q&A episode, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale & Cali Werner tackle listener-submitted questions about navigating anxiety in everyday life. They discuss practical strategies for managing negativity, overcoming imposter syndrome, finding balance between productivity & rest, coping with current events, & understanding the difference between OCD & preferences. Plus, they offer insights into how parents' anxiety can impact children & how to foster a healthier relationship with discomfort.Key Insights:Balancing Self-Compassion, Grace, & Behavior Change: It's crucial to find the right mix of self-compassion, grace, & behavior change when addressing negativity. Excessive self-compassion can lead to stagnation, while focusing solely on behavior change without self-acceptance can be counterproductive.Reframing Productivity: Relaxation & connection are productive activities. It's essential to evaluate which activities truly drain your energy versus those that fill your tank.Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Moving through imposter syndrome is key. Acknowledge feelings of inadequacy, but don't let them paralyze you. Embrace new challenges as learning opportunities.Setting Boundaries with Current Events: Limit exposure to news & social media to manage anxiety related to current events. It's okay to set boundaries in conversations with friends & family.OCD is Not a Positive Performance Enhancer: OCD is disruptive & dysfunctional. It doesn't improve performance; it hinders it by consuming mental energy.Anxiety in Parenting: Children are perceptive + sense their parents' anxieties. Open communication + modeling healthy coping mechanisms are vital.Notable Moments & Timestamps:[01:10] Cali shares her anxious moment about adopting two new puppies.[03:20] Elizabeth discusses her anxious moment about negativity during pregnancy.[05:25] Q&A begins with a discussion on managing negative self-perception.[07:51] Addressing guilt + productivity, + the importance of rest.[13:02] Strategies for managing imposter syndrome.[20:17] Exposures for anxiety about something bad happening.[23:19] Managing the need to be hyper-productive.[26:10] Coping with terror related to current events.[29:01] Debunking the myth that OCD enhances performance.[35:19] How parents' anxiety affects children.[43:16] Increasing willingness to tolerate discomfort + start treatment.Call to Action:Submit your questions for future Q&A episodes via our website or social media! Subscribe to the Anxiety Society Podcast on your favorite platform + leave a review. Join our growing community on Instagram!
Seth and Sean discuss how scared they are for each potential scenario for CJ Stroud's shoulder, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, and assess if Hopkins or Arian Foster would be a better fit for the Texans Ring of Honor.
Seth and Sean discuss how scared they are for each of the possible scenarios for CJ Stroud's shoulder, react to Ken Carman on our sister station in Cleveland being petty about Nick Chubb being likely to join the Texans, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.
Guest: Tom Wardach Guest Bio: After serving for a few years as an officer in the US Army, I ventured into the business world, and that wasn't even my original plan! After almost 35 years in my current industry, I never thought that I would be in it for that long. And yet after more than 3 decades, here I still am. I have had the capacity to work for some great companies and wonderful teams in sales, personnel, customer service, product, and information management. Key Points: Background and Career Path · Tom attended a military college in South Carolina and served in the Army. Leadership and discipline learned there laid the groundwork for his career. · Transitioned to sales through a connection his wife had with Georgia-Pacific, where he began as an inside salesperson. · Emphasizes the importance of connections, not burning bridges, and seizing opportunities. Military Lessons Applied to Sales · Experience in leading teams in the military helped him lead sales teams. · Military discipline translates well to self-motivation and accountability in sales roles, especially in remote work settings. Egger Wood Products Role · Initially hired for a key account manager role, was later promoted to lead the U.S. sales team as part of a succession plan. · Tasked with building the U.S. sales team essentially from scratch. Building a Sales Team · Before hiring, he and the company identified what traits they were looking for in candidates. · Uses a collaborative approach to hiring, incorporating feedback from other team members and HR. · Emphasizes collaboration, input from colleagues, and a structured onboarding process. Hiring Philosophy · Candidates must have a proven sales background. · Prefers candidates with a short learning curve on the product side due to immediate business needs. · Ideal hires have both sales and some industry familiarity (e.g., OEM experience). · Doesn't hesitate to make quick decisions when it's clear a hire isn't a good fit, unlike companies that wait too long. · Acknowledges the emotional difficulty of letting people go, even when necessary. Sales Team Expectations · Key account managers are expected to both acquire new business and grow existing accounts. · Sales at Egger involve long sales cycles and complex conversions (e.g., product switching or manufacturing changes). · A key priority is expanding Egger's brand presence in the U.S. since its local manufacturing started in 2020. Guest Links: Connect on LinkedIn About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus, and revenue generation experts. Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and check out our website at https://gosalesology.com/.
In this deep episode of Tendrils of Grief, I'm joined by Hannah Rumsey—writer, performer, and podcaster based in Chicago—whose journey through grief began with the sudden loss of her best friend, Lauren, in 2015. What began as a deeply personal experience of loss soon blossomed into a powerful mission to give voice to an often overlooked kind of grief: the loss of a close friend. From her one-woman show 42 Days of Summer to her memoir-in-progress L is for Lauren, Hannah has channeled her sorrow into storytelling that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced profound friendship and heartbreaking loss. She's also the Founder and Director of Friends Missing Friends, a podcast and community offering peer support groups specifically for those grieving the death of a friend. Join us for an honest, moving, and empowering conversation about the depth of friend-loss, the healing power of creativity, and the importance of finding community in grief. Whether you've lost a friend or are supporting someone who has, this episode is a beautiful reminder that grief of all kinds deserves space, understanding, and love. Episode Highlights Grieving a best friend Creative grief healing Coping with friend loss Hannah Rumsey Friends Missing Friends Peer support for grief Grief podcast episodes Processing grief through storytelling Grief after losing a friend Tendrils of Grief podcast Connect with Hannah Rumsey Website: friendsmissingfriends.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsmissingfriends/ Grief Groups: friendsmissingfriends.com/griefgroup Did you enjoy today's episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Let me hear your thoughts!
Initial Thoughts and Observations Gratitude for the opportunity to preach. Acknowledges the challenges of preaching, but emphasizes that "the good times carries us through the hard times and the bad times." Humorous observation about Duke being "short in training" to become a song leader. Compares Duke to his father. Jokes about Duke finding a lady in a few years. Encourages joy and laughter in faith, contrasting it with the somber demeanor sometimes seen in Christians. "So many times, the Christians look like they're going to a funeral all the time. They ain't got a smile on their face. They ain't happy in their heart." Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 (Parable of the Tares) The parable describes a field where an enemy sows tares (weeds) among the wheat. Servants ask if they should remove the tares, but the master says no, to avoid uprooting the wheat as well. The tares and wheat are allowed to grow together until the harvest, when the tares are gathered and burned, and the wheat is gathered into the barn. Prayer Asks for guidance and direction in preaching. Prays for those with sin in their hearts or who have backslidden to return to God. Additional Thoughts and Encouragement Excitement about sharing thoughts received from God. Emphasis on focusing on God and tuning into Him. "Hey, I'm pretty excited. There's a Lord of you out there listening to me out of tune. I'm what you need, brother. We need to focus on me." Stresses the importance of loving one's neighbor and brother. Acknowledges personal experience with backsliding and growing cold with God. Explanation of Tares (Darnel Grass) Darnel grass imitates wheat but produces no seed and has no value. The message is that God wants you. God's Purpose in Difficult Situations Even in jobs we dislike, God has us there as a witness. The remedy is not to pull them up. Understanding the Difference Between Wheat and Tares Farmers who sow seeds regularly can distinguish between wheat and tares. The Bible will preach to the world. During harvest, tares will be gathered. God's Knowledge and Judgment God sees your heart, knows your sin, guilt, and shame. "You got everybody fooled but you ain't never gonna fool God who sees your heart he knows your sin he knows your guilt and he knows your shame." Explanation of Matthew 13:36-43 Jesus explains the parable of the tares to His disciples. The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world. Pranks and Iniquity Recalls playing pranks in the past, such as egging car windows and toilet papering houses. Stopped when they realized it could lead to jail time. In Jesus' time, enemies would sow tares in a person's field as a prank. Those who do iniquity will be cast into a furnace of fire. The righteous will shine forth as the sun. Living a Life That Reflects God How you live your life shows every day. If you cuss around the boys, God knows your heart. God knows everything good and bad and is searching your heart. "He's got you under magnifying glass and He's searching your heart." The Parable of the Tares in the Wind God has us in this world for His glory. It's all about Him and the tares. Transformation Through God Wheat and tares will remain what they are when they grow up. God can change a tare into wheat at any point, even near death. "God, but God, but God, He can change a tare anywhere from His birth until it's almost dead, into a wheat. Only God, only God can do that."
In today's episode of "Shark Theory," host Baylor Barbee delves into profound life lessons from Paulo Coelho's renowned novel, "The Alchemist." With a metaphor that pits camels against horses, Baylor explores the dangers of pushing oneself to the brink of exhaustion and the importance of recognizing our human limitations. This episode is a wake-up call to reassess the pressures we self-impose and the societal narratives that glamorize relentless endurance. Baylor tackles the often misunderstood concept of strength, urging listeners to move beyond the stoic resilience of a camel and adopt the steady, self-aware approach of a horse. Through his experience in leadership coaching and mental health advocacy, Baylor shares how acknowledging fatigue and seeking help are crucial to personal growth and long-term success. His rich insights are supported by his analogies and real-life examples, like the detrimental effects of rental car treatment on individuals. Key Takeaways: Recognize the detriment of glorifying unyielding endurance; like a camel, this can lead to sudden burnout. True strength lies in understanding your limits and asking for help before reaching exhaustion. Effective leaders identify when their team members are struggling and take proactive steps to offer support. Assess if you are being treated as a replaceable commodity or a valuable asset deserving of care and support. Acknowledge that acknowledging fatigue is not a sign of weakness but a step towards sustainable productivity. Notable Quotes: "Camels are traitorous; they walk thousands of paces and never seem to tire, then suddenly they kneel and die." "We've been taught that it's weak to show that we're tired, that we're struggling, but true strength is asking for help." "If you start to lose your grip, don't you think I want to know that in advance so we can set it down?" "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean you should." "Your thresholds in life are there to help you grow."
In This Episode: We explore what it really means to let your spouse know you beyond surface communication and into emotional truth. We'll talk about the difference between empathy and vulnerability, how stuffing emotions can quietly stall your repair. The Importance of vulnerability that real connection can't happen without it.What You'll Learn:How your nervous system tries to protect you—and what healing asks insteadWhy emotional honesty is necessary for rebuilding connectionReal-life examples of letting your spouse know you againPractical steps for stepping into safe vulnerabilityThank you for tuning in!We're here to support couples healing from infidelity and betrayal, offering encouragement, practical skills, and expertise each week. As certified relational recovery coaches, we are passionate about guiding you toward hope, empathy, and lasting healing.Stay connected with us and access all the resources we offer—coaching sessions, groups, and more—by visiting this link.Your Hosts:Hali RoderickCertified Relational Recovery CoachTICC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM-C, Brainspotting PractitionerRead Hali's BioStephanie HambyCertified Relational Recovery CoachMCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM-CRead Stephanie's BioWe look forward to journeying with you!Learning Vulnerability - allowing your spouse to know you.Different than empathy Stepping out of our old protective mechanismsStopping stuffing the emotions
What if the most powerful thing you can do as a parent… is let go? Today’s episode dives into one of the most radical and relieving ideas in parenting: trusting your child’s natural development. Drawing on powerful research from McGill University, Dr Justin explores why pushing less can actually lead to more—less stress, more confidence, fewer behavioural issues, and healthier relationships. Learn how to spot the traps of controlling parenting and discover the four key ingredients to raising capable, self-motivated kids—without the pressure. KEY POINTS The Research: A 2008 study by Landry et al. found that parents who trust their children’s natural development feel more competent, enjoy parenting more, and have children with fewer behaviour problems. Trust ≠ Permissive Parenting: It’s not about doing nothing—it’s about guiding without controlling, believing that your child has an innate drive to grow and learn. The Stress Trap of Controlling Parenting: When parents feel responsible for every part of a child’s progress, they become ego-involved. This leads to micro-managing, overstimulation, and undermines the child’s self-motivation. Four Core Practices of Trust-Based Parenting: Explain why – Not just "because I said so" Validate feelings – Acknowledge the struggle without removing limits Offer real choices – Not manipulative options, but genuine autonomy Minimise control – Step back from bribes, threats, and pressure Cultural Insight: Norwegian mums, with more social support, showed higher trust in natural development than Canadian mums—highlighting how systemic pressure affects parenting mindset. Trust Leads to Growth: Kids with trusting parents show better self-regulation, higher intrinsic motivation, and fewer behavioural problems. They trust their own capabilities—because their parents do. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “The most radical thing you can do as a parent might be to trust your child.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Landry et al. (2008) study on trust in development The Parenting Revolution by Dr Justin Coulson happyfamilies.com.au – Parenting resources and support ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Stop Comparing Ditch the charts, milestone checklists, and other kids' timelines. Trust your child’s rhythm. Pause Before You Push Ask: “Is this about my child—or my anxiety?” Shift from Director to Facilitator Create opportunities, then step back and let your child take the lead. Use the Four Trust Tools: Give reasons Recognise feelings Offer choices Minimise control Remember the Long Game Development isn’t a race. If you're planting seeds, don’t keep digging them up to see if they’re growing. Just nurture, support—and trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They sleep with you— but won't commit. Wondering why they won't date you seriously? Here's what you need to know if you're stuck in a loop of hoping and waiting. Maybe it's not about you. Maybe it is. They could be committed to casual dating. Maybe they're emotionally unavailable, unskilled for partnership, or lack sufficient attraction. In truth, you may never know. But the reason you're stuck in a painful situation-ship is because you're committed to the dream— and a partner who won't commit. Acknowledge the Reality Accept the Truth Keep the Dream. Replace the Person Work with Me: Consultation: Books: Breakup Triage; The Cure for Heartache Audible Allowing Magnificence; Living the Expanded Version of Your Life - Book and Audiobook: Connect with Me! Website: susanwinter.net YouTube: YouTube Channel Instagram: Instagram Profile Twitter: Twitter Profile Facebook: Facebook Page LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile TikTok: TikTok Profile
What happens when a young boy hears, “You're the man of the house now”? This well-intentioned phrase can become a heavy mantle, especially in homes where Dad is no longer present, whether by death, divorce, or abandonment.In today's heartfelt and insightful episode, Lori Apon sits down with her son, Brandon, and son-in-law Ben for a powerful and honest conversation that every single mom raising sons needs to hear. Drawing from their personal stories, they unpack the meaning behind the phrase “man of the house” and offer wisdom for moms navigating this delicate dynamic.You will hear about:The internal weight that boys often carry when they feel responsible for the family too earlyThe difference between responsibility and authority—and why it mattersWhy mentorship and male role models outside the home are essentialThe role of a mother in guiding her son's heart, not just his behaviorEncouragement that God is at work in shaping these young men for His gloryWhether your son is 8 or 18, this episode will give you tools and perspective to help him grow in responsibility without robbing him of childhood—and remind you that God truly is father to the fatherless.Affirm your son's heart: It is natural for boys to want to help. Acknowledge their role without burdening them with adult authority.Distinguish authority from responsibility: Let your son grow into manhood without confusing him with leadership he is not ready to bear.Invite godly male mentors: Surround your son with trusted men who can reinforce the lessons you are teaching at home.Guide the stallion's strength: You cannot change your son's God-given strength but you can shape his character and integrity.Trust God's timing: The process of growing into a man is not instant. Let your son take age-appropriate steps and trust that God is writing a good story.Key Takeaways for MomsFor more information and helpful resources, check our website, PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.
Think you've got extra money because daycare is over or your car is paid off? You don't. Not until you've stopped doing fake math.In this episode, I unpack one of the sneakiest money traps high earners fall into: the illusion of “extra” money. You feel like you should have more to show, after all, your expenses went down or your income went up. So why isn't your bank account reflecting that?Because fake math is running the show.I'll walk you through my A.S.S. Method—Acknowledge, Save, Shift—the same process I use with clients to prevent lifestyle creep, stop overspending, and finally make real progress.If you're tired of wondering where your “extra” money went, this episode will help you put every dollar to work so you can see the extra money. Listen to learn how to leverage the Acknowledge, Save, Shift method to ditch mental math and start budgeting with real numbers…[01:11] Mental math is fake math[06:08] Learn the Acknowledge, Save, Shift method[06:39] Acknowledge what has changed in your money flow[07:56] Save with intention[12:10] Shift your money to meet your new financial goals Tune into this episode of Money Files to discover how to implement the Acknowledge, Save, Shift method into your money system. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/the-a-s-s-method-how-to-actually-see-your-extra-money/Links mentioned in this episode…Set up a call | Financial Coach Washington, DC | Wealth Over NowDownload my FREE spending plan
Send us a textDrawing from her extensive experience as a special education teacher, Dr. Thomas explains that effective behavior support isn't about punishment—it's about setting clear, understandable expectations that children can meet. “I've got to be able to see it and count it,” she emphasizes, pointing out that vague instructions like “be respectful” don't provide children with the specific guidance they need to succeed.Instead, she offers practical tools like the SLANT method for active listening—Sit tall, Lean forward, Acknowledge the speaker, Nod, Track the speaker—to demonstrate how breaking behaviors into observable, measurable actions creates a strong foundation for lifelong success.Want to transform how you support your child's behavior at home and in school?Tune in now for powerful insights that can shift your parenting approach and help your child build essential life skills. Don't forget to visit our website for valuable resources from Dr. Thomas—and be sure to catch Part Two next week!Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com
#relationships #guidinglights For more positivity, good news, and uplifting messages visit: Thank you for listening! If you like, please subscribe for more! 10 Ways to Build Stronger Relationships A Foundation for Happiness In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, often neglecting the relationships that truly matter. Building and maintaining strong relationships is not just about having a network of friends and family; it's about creating a foundation for a happy and fulfilling life. Strong relationships provide emotional support, improve mental health, and contribute to overall well-being. Here's how to build and nurture these vital connections. 1. Prioritize Quality Time Quality time is the cornerstone of any strong relationship. It's not about the quantity of time spent together, but the quality. Engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences, and be present. Whether it's a weekly family dinner, a coffee date with a friend, or a phone call with a loved one, make time for those who matter. 2. Effective Communication Open and honest communication is key to building trust and understanding. Express your feelings, listen actively, and be empathetic. Avoid assumptions and clarify any misunderstandings. Healthy communication helps in resolving conflicts and strengthens the bond between individuals. 3. Show Appreciation and Gratitude Appreciation and gratitude go a long way in fostering positive relationships. Acknowledge the efforts and kindness of others. Small gestures, like saying thank you or expressing your appreciation, can make a big difference. Let your loved ones know that they are valued and cherished. 4. Be Supportive Being there for each other in times of need is essential. Offer support, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on. Celebrate successes together and provide comfort during tough times. Knowing that someone has your back strengthens the emotional connection. 5. Maintain Boundaries Healthy relationships require respecting each other's boundaries. Understand and respect personal space, preferences, and limits. Clear boundaries prevent misunderstandings and promote mutual respect, ensuring a healthy dynamic. 6. Resolve Conflicts Constructively Conflicts are inevitable in any relationship. The key is to address them constructively. Avoid blame and focus on finding solutions. Practice patience, empathy, and forgiveness. Constructive conflict resolution strengthens trust and deepens the relationship. 7. Shared Interests and Activities Engaging in shared interests and activities can strengthen the bond between individuals. Whether it's a hobby, a sport, or a cause you're passionate about, doing things together creates shared memories and experiences that enrich the relationship. 8. Embrace Vulnerability Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. Opening up and sharing your true self fosters intimacy and trust. Don't be afraid to express your fears, dreams, and insecurities. Authenticity leads to deeper and more meaningful connections. 9. Invest in Self-Care Taking care of yourself is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships. When you are physically and emotionally well, you are better equipped to support others. Practice self-care, manage stress, and prioritize your well-being. 10. Consistent Effort Building and maintaining strong relationships require consistent effort. Regularly check in with your loved ones, show your appreciation, and invest time and energy into the relationship. Consistency builds trust and demonstrates commitment. Strong relationships are the bedrock of a happy and fulfilling life. They provide emotional support, enhance mental well-being, and contribute to overall happiness. By prioritizing quality time, communicating effectively, showing appreciation, and being supportive, you can build and nurture relationships that stand the test of time. Remember, the effort you put into your relationships today will pay off in a lifetime of happiness and fulfillment. So, take the time to connect, appreciate, and cherish the important people in your life.
Galatians 6:9 — Christians may grow weary of well doing. Despite being on a correct path, all Christians have experienced spiritual depression. Much of this can be attributed to a “middle period” of the Christian life; a time that comes after much growth and momentum, with the struggle to continue despite feeling routine. In this sermon on Galatians 6:9 titled “Weary in Well Doing,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones outlines some common pitfalls and dangers during this period. Negative voices encourage giving up, resigning to the feelings of hopelessness and artificial stimulants such as alcohol or drugs that provide no lasting hope. For Christians who feel like they are just putting one foot in front of the other, Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages that such feelings are normal. Instead of stalling, look to the word to discover “Why am I weary? What has caused me to feel this way?” Energy for serving Christ and growing in maturity is not from feelings, but from the Savior. Acknowledge that this life is a time of preparation for what is to come, and rest in knowing the Lord will rescue and redeem in due time. Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages the listener that the walk will have ups and downs, but they can stand in their faith and not grow weary in doing good.
Galatians 6:9 — Christians may grow weary of well doing. Despite being on a correct path, all Christians have experienced spiritual depression. Much of this can be attributed to a “middle period” of the Christian life; a time that comes after much growth and momentum, with the struggle to continue despite feeling routine. In this sermon on Galatians 6:9 titled “Weary in Well Doing,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones outlines some common pitfalls and dangers during this period. Negative voices encourage giving up, resigning to the feelings of hopelessness and artificial stimulants such as alcohol or drugs that provide no lasting hope. For Christians who feel like they are just putting one foot in front of the other, Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages that such feelings are normal. Instead of stalling, look to the word to discover “Why am I weary? What has caused me to feel this way?” Energy for serving Christ and growing in maturity is not from feelings, but from the Savior. Acknowledge that this life is a time of preparation for what is to come, and rest in knowing the Lord will rescue and redeem in due time. Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages the listener that the walk will have ups and downs, but they can stand in their faith and not grow weary in doing good.
Galatians 6:9 — Christians may grow weary of well doing. Despite being on a correct path, all Christians have experienced spiritual depression. Much of this can be attributed to a “middle period” of the Christian life; a time that comes after much growth and momentum, with the struggle to continue despite feeling routine. In this sermon on Galatians 6:9 titled “Weary in Well Doing,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones outlines some common pitfalls and dangers during this period. Negative voices encourage giving up, resigning to the feelings of hopelessness and artificial stimulants such as alcohol or drugs that provide no lasting hope. For Christians who feel like they are just putting one foot in front of the other, Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages that such feelings are normal. Instead of stalling, look to the word to discover “Why am I weary? What has caused me to feel this way?” Energy for serving Christ and growing in maturity is not from feelings, but from the Savior. Acknowledge that this life is a time of preparation for what is to come, and rest in knowing the Lord will rescue and redeem in due time. Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages the listener that the walk will have ups and downs, but they can stand in their faith and not grow weary in doing good.
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Have a million subscription box ideas, but no idea which one to launch? You're not alone. So many aspiring subscription box owners get stuck right here. Spinning in indecision. Afraid to choose the “wrong” idea. And waiting for clarity that never comes. In this Friday Fuel episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I'm sharing a simple framework to help you move from overthinking to deciding. Because the truth is, clarity doesn't come from thinking harder. It comes from taking action. If you've been stuck in idea overload, this is the mindset reset you need. Instead of chasing the perfect idea: 1 – Acknowledge that “too many ideas” is a form of fear.Coming up with a long list of ideas feels productive. But really, it's a sneaky way to stay safe. You can't launch five boxes at once – and you don't need to. You just need to pick one. 2 – Use the 3 C's to filter your subscription box options.I walk you through a simple framework to help you evaluate your ideas and find the one with the clearest path forward. Choose the idea you can build momentum around now. 3 – Let go of the pressure to pick the perfect subscription box idea.Your first box doesn't have to be your forever box. It just has to be the one you start with. And the faster you start, the faster you learn. 4 – Make the decision and move forward.Action builds confidence. Once you've chosen your direction, commit. Focus on progress, not perfection. Your Friday Fuel Challenge: Pick ONE idea and talk about it this week. Share a post, send an email, or start building your waitlist around it.Because clarity follows action. And one focused idea is how you'll finally launch your box. Need help planning your first 6 boxes once you've picked your idea?Join my FREE 6 in 60 Workshop at 6in60workshop.com Join me in all the places: Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. Join the waitlist today!
Galatians 6:9 — Christians may grow weary of well doing. Despite being on a correct path, all Christians have experienced spiritual depression. Much of this can be attributed to a “middle period” of the Christian life; a time that comes after much growth and momentum, with the struggle to continue despite feeling routine. In this sermon on Galatians 6:9 titled “Weary in Well Doing,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones outlines some common pitfalls and dangers during this period. Negative voices encourage giving up, resigning to the feelings of hopelessness and artificial stimulants such as alcohol or drugs that provide no lasting hope. For Christians who feel like they are just putting one foot in front of the other, Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages that such feelings are normal. Instead of stalling, look to the word to discover “Why am I weary? What has caused me to feel this way?” Energy for serving Christ and growing in maturity is not from feelings, but from the Savior. Acknowledge that this life is a time of preparation for what is to come, and rest in knowing the Lord will rescue and redeem in due time. Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages the listener that the walk will have ups and downs, but they can stand in their faith and not grow weary in doing good. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29
Through poetic reflection, Yrsa Daley-Ward helps us embrace the in-between moments, reminding us that the unknown can be the very terrain where real change begins. Settle into Stillness: Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and take a few slow breaths to arrive in the moment. Acknowledge the Unknown: Gently notice and name any uncertainty, confusion, or emotional fog you're feeling without needing to fix it. Welcome the Silence: Allow the silence and stillness to be here, trusting it holds meaning even if it feels uncomfortable. Reflect with Gentle Words: Repeat silently or write: “To love yourself through the darkness is to plant gardens at night.” Feel Your Connection: Remember that many others are also sitting with uncertainty, and you are not alone in this experience. Close with Compassion: Offer yourself kindness through touch or words and affirm that this pause is part of your growth. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Happiness Break Guide:YRSA DALEY-WARD is an award-winning poet and author. Her debut novel, The Catch, comes out June 3rd.Learn more about Yrsa here: https://yrsadaleyward.squarespace.com/Pre-order her book here: https://tinyurl.com/yanw6bb5Related Happiness Break episodes:Using Art As Medicine Series: https://tinyurl.com/k3mneupxMaking Space For You: https://tinyurl.com/yk6nfnfvHow To Awaken Your Creative Energy: https://tinyurl.com/4fknd8evRelated Science of Happiness episodes:Our Brains on Poetry: https://tinyurl.com/y9r9dyzdHow Art Heals Us: https://tinyurl.com/yc77fkzuAre You Following Your Inner Compass: https://tinyurl.com/y2bh8vvjFollow us on Instagram: @ScienceOfHappinessPodWe'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/234u5ds7
I used to lose sleep before coaching sessions where I knew I had to deliver tough news. If I saw someone's finances and they were way over budget every month, I felt like, oh my gosh, I'm going to have to be the messenger of terrible news. What are they going to think? How are they going to react?Today we're talking about those conversations that make your stomach tighten—the ones many coaches want to avoid because they think their client will be unhappy or uncomfortable. But when we avoid these conversations, problems compound, resentment builds, and most importantly, we fail to serve our clients with the honesty they deserve.We'll cover the specific language that transforms these dreaded moments into opportunities for deeper connection. Instead of saying “at this rate, it will take you 13 years to pay off your debt,” you'll learn how a simple reframe can shift everything. Plus, I'll share how asking clients to rate their financial health on a scale of one to ten changed my entire approach to difficult conversations.Whether it's discussing negative cash flow, addressing spending habits that don't align with goals, or talking about business finances that aren't working, you'll get concrete phrases and questions that create openness instead of defensiveness. We'll also talk about what happens when clients get emotional (because money is emotional) and how to handle those vulnerable moments in ways that deepen trust rather than damage it.If you've ever felt uncomfortable having to tell a client something they don't want to hear, this episode gives you the tools to approach these conversations with confidence. Because the truth is, delivering tough news with care is one of the most valuable services we provide as financial coaches.Links & Resources:Ultimate Growth GuideJoin the Facebook groupEpisode 27: The Stages of Learning for Financial CoachesKey Takeaways:Preparation beats panic: Practice what you'll say before tough conversations, because delivering bad news with care is one of the most valuable services you provide as a coach.Questions starting with “why” create defensiveness, but “what” and “how” create openness. Choose your question words carefully to unlock client insights.“You should have” focuses on a past that can't be changed, while “Let's explore what's working” builds on strengths that already exist.Emotional moments aren't interruptions to coaching. They're opportunities to create profound trust by staying present without trying to fix or change the feelings.Ask clients to rate their financial health 1-10 before delivering tough news; often they already know something's wrong and just don't want to face it alone.Every problematic financial habit began as an attempt to meet a legitimate need. Acknowledge this and clients feel seen rather than judged.Your comfort with client emotions directly impacts your effectiveness as a coach; when you can hold space for tears without rushing to solutions, real transformation begins.
In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel responds to listener questions about maintaining healthy habits during family vacations and handling challenging family dynamics. She offers practical advice for setting boundaries and managing toxic relationships with family members. She also addresses the emotional complexities of craving alone time within a long-term marriage and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and intentional living.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!00:56 Welcome and Podcast Subscription Request01:53 Ask Rach: Healthy Eating on Vacation19:07 Ask Rach: Navigating Family Disapproval33:10 Ask Rach: Craving Alone Time in Marriage39:18 Conclusion and Call to ActionSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.
Here's a simple 5-step method I created to help stay calm, present, and grounded when you're facing uncertainty and bracing for the unknown. In this episode, I'm diving into a mindset strategy that helped me through a really intense week filled with anxiety and uncertainty. When life feels overwhelming and fear creeps in, it's so important to have a simple plan to stay grounded. I'll walk you through the exact five steps I used to calm my mind, stay present, and truly enjoy the moments that mattered most. If you ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of worry, these steps will help you find your way back to peace. Action Plan: 1 - Acknowledge your awareness: Notice when your mind is jumping ahead to worst-case scenarios — awareness gives you back your power. 2 - Set a clear intention: Decide to stay grounded and present, even when challenges are looming. 3 - Focus on your breath: Take three deep, intentional breaths to signal to your body that it's safe. 4 - Tune into your senses: Name three things you can see, hear, or feel to anchor yourself to the present moment. 5 - Redirect your thoughts: Practice gratitude, flip a negative "what if" into a positive one, and envision something you're excited about. Get in touch with Megan below. Website | Instagram
Tiff and Kristy discuss how to best support patients during limited exams, including centering your own team's frame of mind, creating proper triage protocol, building trust through communication, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Tiffanie (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are back today with some really, really exciting things. We speak to the doctors, we speak to the team side, and we really want that to come together in today's podcast. We've got a lot of information for you doctors, but then we've also got a lot of information for you to pass off and train your team members on or pass off this podcast, and we will help train your team members on this space just here within this podcast even. Jam-packed with a ton of information. It's for everyone. Team members, if you're here listening and your doctor's not a listener, vice versa, send it on over because I do think this is going to be some great information for everyone to start implementing right away. So you guys, I have Kristy here with me today. You know her, you love her. I know her, I love her. There's just no one on this earth that will meet her and not love her. So Kristy, you are just an amazing human being. are an excellent coach. and consultant. You've been doing this for many years and I am just constantly impressed by you and how you really work so well with doctors and especially team members. I've seen you really diffuse a lot of situations, handle with care, and you constantly make people feel seen and feel heard. So thank you for being here with me today, Kristy. And really before we pop into this, I'm going to I like to surprise you and Dana. Dana will tell you I do this a lot. So something pops into my head and I'm like, actually, that's gonna be really great. I think before we even get started on this, you guys, so that you know, we're gonna be really, we're gonna be talking about how to really, really maximize a limited or an emergency exam and how to enlist the team to support and getting the most out of it for yourself and for your patients. So before we get started, Kristy I would love for you to share with everyone here today and myself. on a couple of ideas or maybe even tools, I don't know, but how do you do so well at presenting yourself for other people to be able to feel so comfortable and the ability to allow people to be able to feel vulnerable in your space to be able to learn and to be able to make changes and impart changes with practices? Like, how is that? I know it's a natural tendency of yours, but if there's anything you can help doctors and team members really learn on how to show up so that they can do that too, I guess is what I'm asking. Kristy (02:35) I suppose you're right. I think it does come natural to me. I'm a pretty great listener yet. Also, I think it's very important to validate people where they're at and never make them feel small. You know, Tiff, I do not like being in the limelight, but I get a lot of thrill out of watching other people's growth or really watching them and seeing their brilliance within them and making that shine, bringing it out. I suppose I look again, it's meeting them where they're at, showing them maybe something different than they even thought possible for themselves and just touching on their brilliance. It's okay if we don't know everything right now, but dang, together we're gonna grow and we're gonna do this. So really just partnering with them and making them feel safe in that space, know, treating them like I would have wanted to be treated too. So, yeah. Tiffanie (03:30) Yeah, thank you. Thank you. And it sounds like for implement implementation tools, it's really seeing people and acknowledging. what it is that they're doing. if you've got a front office team member and you're like, gosh, like we've got 99 % of our patients confirmed for tomorrow, acknowledging that like, how did you do that? And really, like you said, partnering, I love that you use that word use it often, really partnering with that person and celebrating some of the things that they're doing really well. But also acknowledging there may be space for growth, we might have 99 % confirmations, but maybe we have three, four, five hygiene openings on the same day. So acknowledging spaces that are going really well, but also that there is growth in everyone to be found and how do we layer on top of what we're doing really well already to create change in all of the areas to get the results we're after. Yeah? Yeah, yeah. So I love that theory and idea and I love how you do handle that. I think it's key and Kristy (04:28) You nailed it. Tiffanie (04:36) imparting any kind of change or any kind of just updates even, right? Like handbook updates, like all of those pieces that are scary to go back to your team and say, hey, we're going to change this, we're going to do it differently, because human nature says, no, keep doing it the same. Even if it's not working, this is comfortable. So I want to stay here with what I already know. So really being able to have that candor and be able to have those conversations and utilize communication really well to be able to impart the the changes is going to be key. And then acknowledging once that change has happened, that it's working or not. So making sure we're tracking the results, but then also acknowledging the work that's being put in. think, Kristy, that's something you do really well is going back and saying, gosh, this is what we did. Look at how amazing these results are. This is what you guys put in. This is why it's working. And going back and re-acknowledging the steps that it's taking to do that. Huge massive kudos to you, Kristy. I know you don't love the spotlight, but we're on a podcast, so your spotlight is always with me. I do think that really flows right into being able to maximize the limited exam. Kristy (05:43) Yeah. Tiffanie (05:52) There's so many spaces, there's so many spaces of growth, there's so much space of support for the team to give to the patient and to the doctor. And then also, I think everything you just said, Kristy, for team members, for doctors and team members to utilize, this works hand in hand with our patient base as well. With anyone, you guys take this home to your family and just be shocked at how amazing your kids' rooms will look if you utilize those communication tools and really acknowledge them for. picking up that one stuffed animal when there's 15 more, like great, like let's get these other ones. So let's figure this out. Like really take these tools to any space of life, but it goes hand in hand with our patient communication as well. And the emergency slash limited exam space can be really tense for both of you. And it's a vulnerable space. Dentistry is a vulnerable space for patients anyways, but then knowing that gosh. 100 % something is wrong. Like, I'm stressed. I don't I'm stressed about cost. I'm stressed about what this is going to be. Is my tooth savable? Is it going to hurt? maybe it hurts now. There's so much emotion wrapped around these appointments that we've really got to handle them with care, love, candor, all of those spaces. Like Kristy like how is Kristy, put that in your head, what will Kristy do? How Kristy handle this this communication? And how can your team support you in getting the best results and outcome for your patients? And Kristy, you and I were just chatting right before this and really talking about like the triage, incoming call, because we always say everything, right? Everything starts with the call. But how can that, in your opinion, Kristy, how can the front office team member taking that phone call, how can they support? the back office dental assistant's hygienist doctor in that appointment. What's that first step look like for them to truly support this patient in getting the best care possible? Kristy (07:47) I love how you talked about the limited exam in the very beginning and opportunity. think number one, that's where we need to go. And also you mentioned about supporting them. They need us. And many times, I mean, you've been in the practice just like I have. You've been an assistant too when that limited exam has messed up your day and it just, you know. Again, it maybe didn't make for a real positive day, but truly I think taking a step back and looking at it a little bit differently, really we all got into dentistry at the heart of it for some reason to care for other people. And yes, while it may mess up our day, those people truly are the ones that need us, probably the most, right? And so taking that step back and putting that frame of mind, when that phone call comes in. And like you said, also triaging it, right? Sometimes it truly isn't the emergency that the patient thinks it is. So having a set protocol or questions that we can ask on the front, you know, I'll share with you. I love the, a scale of one to 10, how bad is it hurting today? And on that same scale of one to 10, you know, have you taken anything for it and where does it land when you take something on that same scale? Because if they're at a nine for pain, but they take something and it subsides to a five, I may have a little bit of time to get them in and not necessarily mess up my schedule, right? But if it's a nine and nothing's helping, know, yeah, we got to find the best, worst, worst, best time, however you say that, to put them in. But really, it's an opportunity to make a difference for them and truly do what we- Tiffanie (09:34) I'm sorry. Kristy (09:44) What we love to do is care for people, right? And hopefully make a different outcome for them. So on the first call, we can make a difference. We can triage it to also help the best, but also take great care of the patient. Tiffanie (09:58) Absolutely. Yeah, I agree. And that triage you guys I would I would create I mean, I have them we can send them to you Hello@TheDentalATeam.com just ask us for them. I would create an intake card, an intake form. And what I used to do actually, when I was in the in the front office at my dental practice, I had it on like a sticky note or a card, it was laminated and it was up by my computer so that I would ask those questions and what I would do and what I encourage team members to do. is to throw it into the notes section of the appointment. So how long has it hurt? Like Kristy said, on a scale of one to 10, what would you rate your pain today? Are you taking anything for it over the counter or otherwise? Have you ever had this looked at before? Is this the first time that this has occurred? And really, and what is it? What area of the mouth? What is happening? What are your symptoms? And then now we can, that's a triage to be able to say, okay, where does this appointment go? I do have to say there are so many practices, so many dentists that reach out and they're like, Tiff, Kristy, Kiera, Dana, Britt, like on my schedule is nuts. And I can think of a doctor in specific that one of our first calls, he's like, Tiff, I have like 10 limited appointments a day. And my if you called me today to schedule my limited availability is two weeks out. And I was like, what? That's wild. Like there's I have so many questions right now. Like, why are patients not getting treatment done? Are these new patients? It's so many questions like that is wild to me. And that's the extreme but I definitely have doctors who are like, hey, I've got I've got limited emergency exams air quotes there if you're listening in the car that are coming in and it's like, well, I had a filling done a week ago and it's still high. Okay. we didn't triage then to figure out what the actual quote unquote emergency is. That's an office visit y'all. Like that's a, you know what, great, let's get you in where we can to get that adjusted. But I'm saving this spot here for someone who's in pain because they have a toothache, right? And I get you, I hear you team members, a high filling is going to cause pain. Yes, get them in. Don't make them wait a week. Don't make them wait two weeks. Get them in. But the patient who calls if their face is swollen or their tooth has fractured or they just got into an accident. I had a kid that fell at baseball practice and knocked his tooth out or broken. These, guys, how are we getting these patients in? So being able to triage that and asking the right questions ahead of time is gonna help you to manipulate the schedule accurately and really, like Kristy said, get those patients in where they need to be seen. And I have oftentimes myself taken phone calls that a patient is like... You don't understand, I gotta get in and I'm like, okay, great. Like, let's talk through this. Let's let's talk about what you've got going on. And I'm like, okay, like it's 355. And you're all you're gonna survive. Let's get you in at 8am. Let's get you in at 9am with the doctor, we're going to be ready for you. We're going to be able to do treatment, we're going be able to do something to get you out of pain tomorrow. let's get you in in the morning, right? Because it's like, okay, on the scale of I know dental emergencies, the person calling me doesn't have that same scale. And so to them, what they are experiencing is massive. But when the grand scheme of things to ask a team to stay late, probably not, and you can survive until tomorrow morning, right? So you get to triage these things and make the best schedule for you all. and then also prep the team, you guys. I mentioned at the beginning that I'm putting all of those things in the appointment notes because I then want my dental assistant to be able to say, my gosh, Kristy. Kristy (13:37) Thank Tiffanie (13:49) Come on back, like let's get you taken care of. And then on the walk even, used to, as a dental assistant, I'd be like, Kristy, gosh, how are you feeling it? From the notes here, it looks like that upper right tooth is really bothering you. How are you doing? And I'm sitting Kristy down and I'm putting her bib on and I'm like, tell me more about it. It looks like you're taking ibuprofen and it's kind of reducing it. Have you tried anything else? Like now we're in conversation and Kristy, how does it feel on the other side to be like, my gosh, great. They already, they took the information yesterday and now we're actually, we're in conversation about it. And Kristy, from your point of view, how does that conversation utilizing the information, which caveat you guys, if your front office team is putting the information in there and you're not using it, they're gonna stop putting it in there. And then you're gonna be upset that it's not in there. So make sure you're using it. But Kristy, from the patient standpoint and from your point of view, your perspective, how do you feel that conversation? lands for the patient in respect to going back to what we talked about earlier with the communication. How does that help that open that space in those lines? Kristy (14:54) Yeah, I love that you bring that up because it is a true opportunity to make a huge difference and it really does elevate the patient's level of trust and we have to remember that those patients coming in on emergency are probably even a little higher level of anxiety than just the normal dental patient, right? Almost every person coming to the dental office, even if they don't mind it, have some level of anxiety. And your limited exams or your limited emergency patients definitely probably are ratcheted up another level. being heard is huge in, you know, diminishing that anxiety and, or at least lessening it, right? And then just elevating that level of trust so that when you guys do diagnose something, figure out what's going on. they're more likely to say yes to the treatment because you validated them, you heard them. How many times do we call the doctor's office, because we have to get in for a sore throat, and you go through every person and you think, why did I just tell the last five people? Because nobody listened to me. Everybody walked in and said the same thing. So I agree with you, Tiff, that is so huge. And I'm gonna even like maybe plant another seed of opportunity that if ever, We talk about handoffs all the time with our clients, right? If ever you can have a new patient limited come in and the admin team walks them back and hands it off and gives them that information, wow, knock it out of the park. They're already like, whoa, this is very different than I've ever experienced. And they listened from the first phone call, right? Tiffanie (16:41) Yeah, yeah, I love that that elevated experience is what we're always after. And it's that concierge style. I know. I just got back from vacation. So it's super fresh for me and everybody. My boyfriend works for a company that is an incredible company and they have these trips that you can earn. And he he earns them. He's an incredible worker. And these trips are just incredible. And there I was sitting with someone and he said, gosh, it's so cool. companies don't do this. Companies don't do things like this. Like he's like, my company got me the Calm app for a year. And I was like, well, bro, I love the Calm app and that $80. Like I hear, I hear why that would be great. But side note to that, you're right. Companies don't do this as like a bonus structure as an incentive, right. But what actually sticks out to me is not just the trip, right, because we can get myself Kristy (17:15) Just what? Tiffanie (17:32) to London somehow, some way I can get myself to London. What I can't and won't do is go the extra mile to have a tour agency right there scheduling everything. At my beck and call, I had someone that would tell me what the schedule was. The concierge members would schedule dinners for us. The show that I wanted to see, I could tell them to schedule it. That's the level. of difference for me, because we can get ourselves anywhere, but going on a vacation like that, that the company set up so many spaces that you don't have to think about anything, is what makes these trips exciting to me, right? Yes, I acknowledge they're really cool, but what's cool about them is the level of service that we get at every step of the way. Dental offices are on every corner, sometimes two or three in the same parking lot, you guys. Your concierge, your level of service that you're providing to the patients is what makes it stick. That's what you're here for and that's what's gonna make you feel the best. So I totally agree. What can we do for these patients to level it up that much more? And really to maximize those appointments, I know from... me saying it from Kristy saying like do these things it sounds like more but it actually decreases the amount of time spent because you've you've quickly and easily created a relationship with a human and they're ready to then move forward to the next step they trust you the relationship is there they're hearing you because they felt heard and they're ready to push forward so even that concierge style on that first phone call and maybe even saying like gosh you know what We've got this space to look at. I have an idea. What if we bring you in and we look at everything with a high focus on this area because my gut says if this is happening there, this isn't the only spot that's going to be troublesome. And I would rather give us the opportunity to catch it ahead and be proactive than wait for another call like this where you're in pain. So let's get you scheduled and let's get you scheduled for a full exam and x-rays with a high focus on this area. I've just converted a limited exam into a comp exam. That's maximizing an emergency appointment. If I didn't convert it over the phone, dental assistant, hygienist, whoever's getting this limited exam, we're doing the same thing. Hey, I have an idea. Let's maximize your time here. Let's be proactive and let's make sure there's nothing else in there that's going to pop up like this because I don't think you want to be in pain like this again, I venture to say. Let's make sure that everything else is taken care of as well with a high focus on this today. So making sure we're maximizing your time, the patient's time and your time and creating more value out of a very seemingly simple appointment. But it takes knowing what the patient is coming in for. passing that information off, passing that information off to the doctor correctly, and making sure that everything that we're getting from the patient, all that information is being used. That's how you make those appointments maximized and how you efficiently and effectively use your time wisely. You guys know, if you've listened to anything at all, Kara always says, efficiency is my jam. It will be on my headstone, on my grave. That is locked in stone. Kristy (21:00) you Tiffanie (21:04) Listen to me when I save. This is how I personally have saved time and built stronger relationships very quickly with my patients in office and watched and trained practices to do it forever. So build that protocol and you guys, doctors, that protocol of information, the triage that we're gathering, it's based on the information that you want. when you're gonna sit down and talk to that patient. What are the questions you are going to ask that patient that they can gather, your support team can gather the information ahead of time and give it to you, saving you that time and you can jump into relationship and diagnosis. What are those things that you want to know? Allow them to build that intake form, that triage form. team members, support the doctor in utilizing that form, and support the whole team in scheduling properly based off that triage, and that's gonna be huge for you. And if you schedule optimally, you know what you're scheduling for, you guys, can probably even pop in some same day treatment very frequently, very often because you're already prepped. As a dental assistant, Kristy, there were so many times where I'd see an emergency, and I'm like, or I'd see an emergency of a patient that had been in and had a... filling or a crown or whatever diagnosed on that tooth already. So I already had a pack ready to go so that when Doc confirmed what that treatment was, even a new patient saying this is my pain, like as a dental assistant, I'm like, okay, these are probably the two, three things that he's potentially diagnosing. Let me have these things prepped and ready for quick grab in case we can move forward with treatment today. And then I'm talking to my patient about that. Like, gosh, you know what? Typically when I see this, I already know, I know what the options are, right? Typically when we see this, I usually see doctors say things like this. I'm preheating and prepping that patient for what the doctor may come in and say. Again, doctors building that relationship. That's that co-diagnosis space. And dental assistants, do not do yourselves the disservice of thinking that you can't do that. It is not just for hygiene. Hygienists cannot diagnose. You cannot diagnose. But both of your positions can co-diagnose and support the patient and the doctor in moving forward with treatment. So triage, make sure you've got something really easy for them to utilize. Implement it, get your hand off straight, you guys. Probably practice them, I love role playing those. And work to maximize your time by utilizing these systems, but also by saying, hey, let's get your whole mouth taken a look at today. We don't have to do everything, I don't even have to show you everything. I just need to know what's going on there and get a treatment plan so that we can move forward. I digress. And I think, Kristy, I really feel like all of those spaces go straight back to the first conversation we had today of really opening up that communication and making those changes for the team, but also for the patients. And one thing I want to highlight before we finish, something I loved doing as a dental assistant for my, especially for my emergency patients, but any patients, something I loved doing, you guys, was really saying like, gosh, I know that this is rough for you, or know you've got, you know, this is this might be overwhelming for you. But I want to highlight some things that are going really well. Two, one, you're here. You walked through my front doors. And my patients with the highest anxiety would cry when I would say that. I would say you're here, you're here with me. I'm not going to let you down. And I'm going to be here for the long haul. So number one, you're here. Number two, you're ready to take a proactive step. And again, I'm here for you. So just Again, that relationship, being in relationship and Kristy, that goes back to like acknowledging. That's hard for a lot of patients walking through that door. It's hard. And when they're scared, gosh, I've had patients that they're like, no, I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12 and they're 42. I'm like, well, congratulations, here we are. And you've still got a lot of teeth in your mouth after 30 years. Like that's huge. So let's take a look. But Kristy. I think we've given them a ton of information on how to maximize a limited exam appointment. What do you feel like if they could take one step today? Doctor might be listening to this, maybe it's Saturday or Tuesday night. What's one thing that our doctors listening today can do to get this process started for their practice? Kristy (25:37) Yeah, again, going back to what you said, really dialing into those questions and also, know, doctors remembering back when they very first started, they welcomed a lot of a limited exams, right? Like we wanted them. We used to cheer when we'd have them because we knew it was putting something in the chair and more than likely they had other things going on. So challenging them to kind of reframe it and look at it in that direction. The other thing with doctors too, for limited, maybe when they come to morning huddle, they scan the schedule and see if I had to have an emergency today, where's the best time to put it? Because that's the other thing too, Tiff, when people call in and front office doesn't know where to put it and then they put them on hold forever because they gotta find somebody, identify those times, go through your questions that you would ask. And honestly, I also say doctors, I know this is hard for you because you walk in the room and you kind of take charge, but be the guest in the room. Acknowledge the patient is sitting there. It'd be weird if you didn't, but then quickly turn to your assistant and let them hand off to you. Give them that space to do that. And like you said, it truly will save time because patient doesn't have to repeat themselves. And for the team members, you don't have to be afraid of leaving anything out. All you have to say is, hey, May I share with Dr. Smith everything that we talked about, right? And then turn to the patient. Was there anything that I forgot or anything you want to add? Then you don't ever have to be afraid. You can feel confident. And if they speak more, so be it. You know what I mean? But those would be my tips there. Tiffanie (27:23) Yeah, I love it. And I think we wrap on that. So go do those things. Go create the best process possible for your patients and for your team. If it's working for your team, it works for your patients and your flow is great. And guess what? We hit goals and patients are happy and satisfied and teams happy. So go do all the things you guys. Thank you so much for listening. 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