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Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany Wilkins unpacks the rise and fall of the Chill-Can Project in Youngstown, Ohio—a $20 million initiative that promised over 200 jobs, economic revival, and innovation but delivered none of it.This isn't just a case study—it's personal. Born and raised in Youngstown, Brittany shares her firsthand experience of watching hope turn into heartbreak as communities were uprooted, homes were bulldozed, and nothing materialized.Through the lens of project management, she breaks down what went wrong: missing milestones, ignored red flags, poor risk planning, and blind optimism without validation. The episode also examines the chillingly similar case of Zoetic Global—another failed promise in the same city.

What if fear isn't your enemy, but an old friend in disguise?In this vulnerable solo episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we journey into the heart of fear—its many forms, hidden messages, and surprising value in our growth. From fear of failure and rejection to the fear of being seen or starting over, we explore how to recognise, embrace, and move forward with fear instead of against it.Whether you're standing at the edge of a dream, battling imposter syndrome, or stuck in your comfort zone—this episode is a soul-nourishing reminder:✨ You are not alone. And you are more powerful than your fear.

In this powerful solo episode, Jayne Warrilow returns to the Sacred Changemakers Podcast with a message that speaks straight to the heart of our times, and to the heart of coaching itself.Sharing a deeply personal turning point that reoriented her work forever, Jayne introduces a new lens for transformation: the 8 Dimensions of Sacred Change. More than just a model, this framework offers a multidimensional map for coaching that meets the complexity of today's world.This isn't about leaving personal development behind, far from it, it's about anchoring it in something larger. If you've ever felt the limits of traditional coaching models or sensed a deeper calling in your work, this episode will speak to you.Jayne invites us to widen the lens. To move beyond individual success. To start coaching not just for goals, but for the future. Not just for the self, but for the soul.This episode is a heartfelt call to coaches everywhere: it's time to lead with resonance, live with purpose, and become the guides this moment in history is asking for.What you'll learn in this episode:Why coaching must evolve beyond the “I, me, mine” conversationWhat it means to coach with both soul and structure, vision and actionA full walkthrough of the 8 Dimensions of Sacred Change—and how to use themHow to ask powerful questions that shift conversations from transactional to transformationalWhy coaches are uniquely placed to midwife the change the world so urgently needsAbout Jayne Warrilow:Jayne Warrilow is a visionary leader, bestselling author, and founder of Sacred Changemakers—a global community and training company guiding coaches to evolve into changemakers. Her work blends ancient wisdom with modern strategy to help soul-led coaches align with their deepest resonance and lead regenerative change. As the author of Beyond Profit, she challenges traditional models of success, redefining business and coaching as sacred paths of impact. Jayne is also a channel for The Elders, offering profound guidance for navigating uncertainty and awakening purpose. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, and leads a global movement of resonance-led transformation.Episode Resources:The 8 Dimensions of Sacred ChangeSacredChangemakers.comExplore The Resonance CollectiveJayne Warrilow on LinkedinThank you to our sponsor:A huge thank you to our Resonance Collective members, podcast sponsors, and extended Sacred Changemakers community, all of whom are visible on our website and helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Support the PodcastIf you've enjoyed this episode, we'd love your support! Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more coaches and changemakers who are ready to create real impact.About Sacred ChangemakersSacred Changemakers is a movement for coaches who feel called to something more. We support those who are ready to step beyond traditional coaching and into deeper impact, regenerative change, and meaningful work that truly makes a difference.We believe coaching is evolving—it's no longer just about personal transformation but...

*Link Mentioned in Episode: https://lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall/You've got hope.You hope things get easier.You hope you'll find time for yourself.You hope you can finally exhale one day.But what if I told you that hope, while comforting, is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, I'm breaking down the hidden downside of hope and why it feels good but doesn't move you forward. We'll talk about:Why hope can quietly become emotional procrastinationThe difference between hope and commitment (you'll feel this one in your body)How to tell when your brain is using hope as a way to avoid actionA powerful shift you can make today to get unstuckIf you've been dreaming of something better but keep waiting for the “right time” to start—this episode is the loving wake-up call you didn't know you needed.

Most women who struggle with consistency on their weight loss journey are not unmotivated or broken, they're just asking the wrong questions.In this episode, I share a concept inspired by something I heard on a business podcast that I immediately knew I needed to bring to you. It's the idea that your stuckness — your “I always fall off,” or “I just can't stay consistent” — is often just a statement standing in the way of a better question.Because when you ask better questions, you get better results.If you've been making definitive statements like:“I'm addicted to sugar.”“I don't have time.”“I know what to do, I just don't do it…”Then this episode is for you.

In this episode, Quinn celebrates the end of a school year and reflects on the growth that comes from choosing courage over comfort. They dive deep into what it really costs us—emotionally, spiritually, and practically—when we don't take action toward the lives we say we want.Drawing on Tony Robbins' powerful Dickens Process, Jocko Willink's concept of Extreme Ownership, and the heroine's journey framework, this episode is your wake-up call to do the hard thing. Whether it's leaving your house, setting a boundary, calling the therapist, or daring to dream again—inaction is not neutral. It's a choice. And it has a price.What you'll hear in this episode:Quinn's post-divorce journey and what it really takes to rebuild a lifeThe emotional toll of staying stuck—and how our brains crave integrityWhy doing nothing is still making a choice (and it's rarely the right one)The heroine's journey: from loss to initiation to becoming your future selfHow discomfort is the way, not the obstacleWhy we need micro courage to change our livesHow to shift from waiting for the “right time” to taking right actionA journaling prompt to help you take your next brave stepMic-drop moments:“Comfort is a lie. It drains the color from your life.” “Doing nothing is deciding against your future self.” “Hard is the baseline. You just get to choose what kind of hard.” “The reward of action is self-respect.”Journal prompt from the episode: ✨ What is one hard thing I can do today that my future self will thank me for?Want support in doing the brave thing? Email Quinn at quinn@postdivorceglowup.com to learn more about coaching.PostDivorceGlowUp.comEmail: quinn@postdivorceglowup.com

In the pantheon of great Van Damme action flicks from the 1980s and 90s, 'Hard Target' (1993) undoubtedly stands out as one of his best. As hunky Cajun ex-Marine, Chance Boudreaux, the mullet-wearing 'Muscles from Brussels' struts his more sensitive side while also exhibiting the sort of superhero antics that would put Schwarzenegger to shame, like firing a pistol while standing on a moving motorbike and - famously - punching a snake. He has his director to thank for one of his most iconic roles: John Woo, the 'heroic bloodshed' maestro fresh from his ballistic Hong Kong masterpiece, 'Hard Boiled' (1992), and determined to make an impact in his American directorial debut. The resulting concoction is pure Woo - a slow-motion bullet ballet of epic proportions which cemented his position as one of cinema's greatest directors of action. Joining me and 'Life of Action' author Mike Fury to discuss this milestone in movie mayhem is Christina Newland, lead film critic at the i Paper and a contributing editor to Empire Magazine. As three dedicated Jean-Claude Van Damme fans, we unpick the reasons why we think his appeal is more inclusive than that of his action contemporaries - people like Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal, and Chuck Norris - and the lasting legacy that John Woo has had on action cinema. This episode was recorded live at the Nova Cinema in Woking, UK, in November 2024 as part of the British Film Institute's Art of Action season. A huge thank you to the crew at the Nova Cinema and the people of Woking who attended the show, and the Independent Cinema Office and Film Hub South East for helping to organise the event.LINKSChristina Newland on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/christinalefou.bsky.socialChristina Newland's website: https://www.christinanewland.co.uk/Christina Newland on Substack: https://substack.com/@christinanewlandSubscribe to 'Sisters Under the Mink' on Substack: https://christinanewland.substack.com/Buy 'She Found It at the Movies: Women writers on sex, desire and cinema': https://www.waterstones.com/book/she-found-it-at-the-movies/christina-newland/9781912157181'Act Like a Man: Jean-Claude Van Damme' by Christina Newland: https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/act-like-a-man-jean-claude-van-dammeBuy 'Hard Target' on 4K UHD from Kino Lorber: https://kinolorber.com/product/hard-target-4k-uhd 'Hard Target' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/HardTarget1993Jean-Claude Van Damme profile on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/VanDammeKFMGJean-Claude Van Damme on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcvd/John Woo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_woo_filmmaker/'John Woo's Next Film Is ‘A Half-Musical' With Sparks', Empire Magazine: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/john-woo-half-musical-sparks-exclusive/'Celebrate Renowned Hong Kong Action Classics, Storytellers, And Film Icons With Shout! Studios' New Home Entertainment Series Hong Kong CInema Classics': https://www.shoutstudios.com/press/celebrate-renowned-hong-kong-action-classics-storytellers-and-film-icons-with-shout-studios-new-homMike Fury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikefury/Mike Fury's website: https://www.mikefury.net/Visit the Nova Cinema in Woking: https://www.novacinema.com/Learn more about the BFI's Art of Action season: https://www.bfi.org.uk/art-actionA huge thank you to Independent Cinema Office (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/) and Film Hub South East (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/film-hub-south-east/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Leading Human, host Chad discusses the ineffectiveness of current workplace mental health and wellness programs, based on a recent study in Portugal's insurance sector. Dr. Chad highlights the shortcomings of these programs, which often act as empty gestures rather than meaningful solutions. Key topics include the importance of addressing workplace culture, psychological safety, and the need for leaders to manage energy instead of just time. We also offer actionable strategies to create a more supportive work environment, emphasizing structural and cultural change over superficial fixes.00:00 Welcome to Leading Human01:34 The Evolution of Our Podcast02:59 Introducing the Topic: Wellness Theater03:19 Why Wellness Programs Fail06:24 The Study from Portugal07:59 Addressing the Real Issues11:54 Four Ideas to Improve Workplace Wellbeing17:53 Conclusion and Call to ActionA link to the study here.Want a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

Motivation feels good… until it's nowhere to be found. In this episode, we're getting real about what truly drives long-term leadership success—and spoiler alert: it's not waiting to “feel like it.”We're breaking down the discipline factor and how high-level leaders build sustainable habits, systems, and standards that carry them even when motivation runs dry.✨ You'll walk away with:The truth about why motivation is fleeting (and what to rely on instead)Tools to build habits that stick—especially when you don't feel like showing upThe 5-minute rule that rewires your resistance into actionA practical strategy to anchor your vision in daily follow-throughThis episode will challenge you, fire you up, and give you the tools to stay in the game when it counts most.

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for joining me on this special Earth Day meditation. Our connection to this magnificent planet runs deep, and today we honor that sacred relationship. Let me know in the comments how you're celebrating Earth Day and nurturing our shared home. With gratitude for our planet, Michelle.

Parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan can be credited for bringing Parkour to the masses. His seminal UK documentary, 'Jump London' (2003) - and its follow up, 'Jump Britain' (2005) - sparked a cultural phenomenon which would see youngsters take to the streets in wild, acrobatic, hair-raising abandon; running, climbing and leaping across their urban environment in scenes we still see on our streets today. For Sébastien, a movie career followed, with stand-out roles in action films including 'Casino Royale' (2006) and 'The Tournament' (2009). Those perceptive enough to see the inspiration behind his incredible physical abilities and derring-do would be quick to reference the work of Jackie Chan, whose stunt-filled films would prove to be one of the early catalysts for Sébastien and his friends to take to the streets of Paris, recreating what they saw in his movies. Today, Sébastien is an inspirational speaker and CEO of the Foucan Academy, teaching kids the art of movement and self-expression. His motto: "we play".On this episode - recorded live at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury as part of the British Film Institute's Art of Action season - Sébastien explores his love of Hong Kong action cinema (especially the films of Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee), his experiences working in Hollywood, current attitudes towards Parkour, and much more. This conversation was recorded after a screening of the 1978 Jackie Chan classic, 'Drunken Master', and is co-hosted by the 'Life of Action' author - and friend of the show - Mike Fury. A huge thank you to the crew at the Gulbenkian and the people of Canterbury who attended the show, and the Independent Cinema Office and Film Hub South East for helping to organise the event.LINKSSébastien Foucan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastienfoucan/Sébastien Foucan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Seb-Foucan/100010605671158/ Sébastien Foucan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastien-foucan/ Sébastien Foucan website: https://www.sebastienfoucan.com/ Foucan Academy: https://foucanacademy.com/ 'Jump Britain' on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2TJurAP9l-Q?si=Abborgj9sRKdOKMN Chase scene from 'Casino Royale': https://youtu.be/iZxNbAwY_rk?si=9RvrgPTeoUWGT0GZ Sébastien Foucan on 'Ninja Warrior UK': https://youtu.be/o7YFOF1oeag?si=hjKZ23vx9DT-6S-k Mike Fury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikefury/Mike Fury's website: https://www.mikefury.net/'Drunken Master' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/DrunkenMasterKFMG'Drunken Master' trailer: https://youtu.be/WSu-9X8NF9k?si=BNVVYygZ7Ke_VdYpBuy 'Drunken Master' on Blu-ray: https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/drunken-master/Visit the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/Learn more about the BFI's Art of Action season: https://www.bfi.org.uk/art-actionA huge thank you to Independent Cinema Office (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/) and Film Hub South East (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/film-hub-south-east/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever feel like you're doing all the “right” things—planning, learning, dreaming big—but you still can't seem to move forward?You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're likely stuck in a very real nervous system response… and no amount of strategy can fix that alone.In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I'm joined by clinical health psychologist, researcher, and EFT powerhouse Dr. Peta Stapleton to unpack the real reasons so many therapists feel paralyzed when trying to launch, pivot, or diversify their income. (Spoiler alert: it's not just about mindset. It's about safety.)We talk about the subconscious beliefs keeping you stuck and how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping) can help you move from freeze to flow.Oh—and we do a LIVE tapping demo, right in the middle of the episode. Yep. I let Peta walk me through real-time decision-making anxiety and fear of failure… and you can tap along with us!In this episode, we discuss:The real reason overthinking and analysis paralysis hits therapists so hardWhy “little therapist you” might be scared AF of being visibleWhat's actually happening neurologically when you feel frozenHow tapping calms the body and unlocks decision-making and actionA guided EFT sequence you can follow along with (for fear of failure + being stuck)How to use tapping proactively before launches, posts, or scary visibility momentsWhat Peta herself taps on as a business owner and creatorWhether you're dragging your feet on launching that offer, stuck in logo-picking limbo, or just secretly terrified of being seen—this episode is a gentle, practical intervention for your nervous system and your dreams.

In this episode of the Contract Playbook Podcast, Casey Handy-Smith explores how combining human expertise with AI can revolutionize the contract review process. AI tools can significantly improve contract efficiency, but human judgment is still essential for nuanced contract negotiation. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the Contract PlaybookCasey introduces the episode's theme: combining human expertise with AI for smarter, more reliable contract review. 01:03 - The Power of Combining Human Expertise and AIDiscussing the synergy of human judgment and AI tools, and how they can work together for a more effective contract review process. 01:10 - Real-World Example: AI in ActionA case study of how AI is used for redlining contracts and how it benefits talent managers and creators, offering quick initial reviews and freeing up time for strategic decision-making. 02:20 - The Importance of Human Touch in AI-Assisted Contract ReviewCasey explains how AI tools handle the initial heavy lifting, but human expertise is needed to fine-tune the redlines and make strategic decisions. 03:25 - Understanding AI Limitations and the Need for Legal ExpertiseAI tools, especially generic ones, can miss nuanced details like indemnification clauses and may not recognize the industry-specific context, making human input essential. 06:38 - Case Study: Missing Clauses and AI's RoleA member used AI to flag a missing dispute resolution clause, but human guidance was needed to finalize and refine the language, ensuring both parties agreed. 08:59 - The Advantage of Lawyer-Backed AI ToolsLawyer-backed AI tools, like the one in the Contract Collective, provide more accurate, industry-specific suggestions based on years of legal expertise, making them far more reliable than generic AI. 11:03 - Encouragement to Leverage AI in Contract ReviewCasey encourages creators and talent managers to start using AI tools to improve contract efficiency, with the added benefit of human expertise when necessary. 11:48 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCasey wraps up the episode, emphasizing the value of combining AI with human expertise to create smarter, more reliable contracts. Key Takeaways: AI + Human Expertise: Combining AI's efficiency with human judgment results in smarter, more thorough contract reviews, ensuring all nuances are addressed. AI Efficiency: AI tools help speed up the redlining process by flagging issues quickly, freeing up time for more strategic contract negotiations. Understanding AI Limitations: Generic AI tools can miss key contract details, making human oversight essential for catching missing clauses or nuances. Lawyer-Backed AI: Lawyer-backed AI tools provide industry-specific insights and legal expertise, ensuring your contracts are reviewed with precision and accuracy. Smarter Negotiations: AI tools enhance contract efficiency, but human guidance ensures you make the right decisions based on strategy and legal requirements. Links & Resources: The Contract Collective™ – Join the membership for access to our AI-powered Influencer Agreement Playbook and a supportive community of influencer talent managers and creators. Boss Contract Society – Find lawyer-drafted contract templates to protect your business and intellectual property. Connect with Casey on LinkedIn – Stay up to date with more contract tips and insights from the entertainment and influencer marketing worlds.

If you've ever felt like your messaging isn't quite landing — like people don't get it or aren't inspired to take action — you're not alone. We hear it all the time: “We're struggling to tell our story.”But here's the thing: your story isn't the story that matters most. The real question is: How do you craft messaging that actually moves people?In this episode of Designing Tomorrow, we're breaking down the last messaging framework you'll ever need.We cover:The biggest messaging mistake most nonprofits and social enterprises makeWhy clarity beats complexity—and how to simplify without losing depthHow to reframe your messaging to make your audience the heroThe five key pillars of messaging that inspires actionA real-time messaging workshop where we apply this framework liveBy the end of this episode, you'll have a clear, practical framework to refine your messaging, cut through the noise, and drive real impact.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Introduction – The No. 1 messaging struggle we hear from social impact leaders.[02:26] The coherence problem – Why your messaging feels all over the place.[02:45] Stop being vague – How unclear, academic language turns people away.[03:36] Shift the narrative – Why your organization's story isn't the most important one.[05:04] What does success look like? – The messaging shift that changes everything.[06:18] Articulating the problem – Making your cause relevant and urgent.[08:10] Know your audience – How to align your message with what people care about.[10:19] Paint a vivid vision – Why great messaging starts with a powerful, clear vision.[11:56] The power of a point of view – Why your philosophy shapes your messaging.[13:14] Voice, tone, and personality – The secret to making your messaging feel human.[19:48] Live messaging workshop – Real-time messaging strategy in action.[31:40] Key takeaways – The essential pillars of messaging that move people.Quotes:“Your story is not really the story you want to be telling. The story you want to be telling or planting seeds around is how can you get involved in helping us move our mission forward?” – Eric Ressler [03:36]“I think also another thing that can happen is that we try to capture too many ideas or too many perspectives or too many audiences all and try to just get it all into one thing. And then what we end up with is a word or a phrase that doesn't actually really mean anything.” – Jonathan Hicken [02:26]“The hardest thing to do, and I've tried, is to get AI to capture your voice. That is really hard.” – Eric Ressler [13:14]“I mean, the seminal example of a vision statement is Dr. Martin Luther King's ‘I Have a Dream' speech.” – Jonathan Hicken [10:19]“Can you imagine a world where young children are not scared of climate change but motivated to actually participate in the solution?” – Eric Ressler [29:38]Listeners, now you can text us your comments or questions by clicking this link.*** If you liked this episode, please help spread the word. Share with your friends or co-workers, post it to social media, “follow” or “subscribe” in your podcast app, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. We could not do this without you! We love hearing feedback from our community, so please email us with your questions or comments — including topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes — at podcast@designbycosmic.com Thank you for all that you do for your cause and for being part of the movement to move humanity and the planet forward.

For the second of our four live podcasts - co-hosted by the 'Life of Action' author, Mike Fury - we welcome back the British stunt coordinator and former Hong Kong stuntman, Jude Poyer. Jude's first appearance was on Episode 48 back in 2019. Now, in 2025, he is the action director behind Xavier Gens' violent French brawler, 'Farang' (aka 'Mayhem!'), and Gareth Evans' lauded co-collaborator, having worked with 'The Raid' director on his landmark UK crime series, 'Gangs of London', and the eagerly-awaited Netflix production, 'Havoc', starring Tom Hardy. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jude unveils his secret to coordinating a great action sequence, what it feels like to be kicked in the face by Yuen Biao, the difference between working in Hong Kong and the UK, and why he thinks Gareth Evans might be one of the best action filmmakers working in the industry today.This episode was recorded live at the Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, on 12 November 2024, following a screening of the crazy Hong Kong superhero film, 'The Heroic Trio' (1993), directed by Johnnie To, produced by Tony Ching Siu-tung, and starring Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui and Maggie Cheung. Screening as part of the British Film Institute's Art of Action season - in association with the Independent Cinema Office and Film Hub South East - we also discuss the film and its impact, as well as sharing our thoughts on the lasting legacy of the 'golden age' of Hong Kong action cinema.LINKSJude Poyer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelpowerstunts/Jude Poyer on X: https://twitter.com/ReelPowerStuntsJude Poyer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelPowerStuntsJude Poyer's website: http://www.reelpowerstunts.com/ Jude Poyer on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694706/Jude Poyer on Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast, Episode 48: http://kungfumovieguide.com/kfmg-podcast-s04-episode-48-jude-poyer/ Mike Fury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikefury/Mike Fury's website: https://www.mikefury.net/'The Heroic Trio' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: http://kungfumovieguide.com/the-heroic-trio/ 'The Heroic Trio' trailer: https://youtu.be/zhrYrExHi2s Buy 'The Heroic Trio' on Blu-ray: https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/7155-the-heroic-trio-executionersVisit the Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford: https://uppcinema.com/ Learn more about the BFI's Art of Action season: https://www.bfi.org.uk/art-actionA huge thank you to Independent Cinema Office (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/) and Film Hub South East (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/film-hub-south-east/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first live episode - recorded at the wonderful Depot Cinema in Lewes, UK - we welcome back the actor and martial artist Katrina Durden, who first appeared on Episode 12 of the podcast back in 2017. From her work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 'Doctor Strange' (2016) and Joey Ansah's fantastic 'Street Fighter' web series, to roles in TV's 'Strike Back', 'Heads of State' starring Idris Elba and John Cena, and the upcoming 'Red Sonja' reboot, Katrina has been kicking-ass in action movies for over a decade. In this special live episode, podcast host Ben Johnson is joined by friend of the show and author of 'Life of Action', Mike Fury, to discuss Katrina's journey from London to Hollywood, her inspirations both on-screen and off, and her experiences working in action movies.This conversation took place after a rare screening of the 1967 Taiwanese wuxia classic, 'Dragon Inn', directed by Chinese auteur King Hu, showing as part of the BFI's Art of Action season. Ben, Katrina and Mike discuss why the film is so important in the history of martial arts and 'wuxia' cinema, and how it continues to inspire generations of filmmakers. This conversation took place on 7 November 2024 and is the first of four live shows recorded as part of the BFI's Art of Action season, organised in association with the Independent Cinema Office and Film Hub South East. A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the show and the wonderful staff at the Depot Cinema in Lewes.LINKSKatrina Durden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinadurden/Katrina Durden on Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast, Episode 12: http://kungfumovieguide.com/kfmg-podcast-s02-episode-12-yolanda-lynes-david-cheung-katrina-durden/Katrina Durden profile on Kung Fu Movie Guide: http://kungfumovieguide.com/profile-katrina-durden/Mike Fury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikefury/Mike Fury's website: https://www.mikefury.net/'Dragon Inn' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: http://kungfumovieguide.com/dragon-gate-inn/King Hu profile on Kung Fu Movie Guide: http://kungfumovieguide.com/profile-king-hu/'Dragon Inn' trailer, courtesy of Eureka Entertainment: https://youtu.be/ySSUsV_qGS8Buy 'Dragon Inn' on Blu-ray: https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/dragon-inn/Visit the Depot Cinema in Lewes: https://lewesdepot.org/Learn more about the BFI's Art of Action season: https://www.bfi.org.uk/art-actionA huge thank you to Independent Cinema Office (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/) and Film Hub South East (https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/film-hub-south-east/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode discusses the alarming rise of cancer in young adults, examining the environmental, dietary, and emotional factors involved. The conversation emphasizes holistic healing, the role of detoxification, and practical strategies for reducing health risks related to toxins and EMF exposure. • Discussion on increasing cancer rates among young adults • Exploration of environmental toxins and lifestyle choices • Importance of detoxification and nutrition • Insights into the role of emotional and spiritual health in healing • Overview of non-toxic cancer treatments and the seven principles of care • Proactive strategies for managing EMF exposure • Hope and empowerment through community support and personal actionA special thank you to Dr. Tony for this episode, and corporate partnership with HealingStrongLearn More about Hope4CancerInstagramFacebookHealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more.Please consider supporting our mission by becoming a part of our Membership Program, as a monthly donor.When you do, you will receive additional resources such as: webinars, access to ALL our past and most recent conference videos, downloadables and more, as a bonus.To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

You should always listen to your intuition. Except when you think you are using your intuition but you really aren't. You will be blown away to learn that this is happening in the most important areas of your life. Right under your assertions.This may be one of the most important episodes we have done in a while.Here we are going to discuss the formula to make sure don't make another wrong decision when it comes to your Soul Path Soul Pull.In This Episode:Why it's so important to know the difference between your intuition and your fight or flight/ego reactions and how to start discerning between the twoThe mechanics of how our fight or flight system's work when met with high frequency information that's good for us How the inevitable pains that come from growth trigger the fight or flight/egos to misinterpret a situation as something they should run fromInspirations on how to use your intuition to more accurately assess and vet teachers/situations so you can push through the fight or flight responses that will try to convince you to stop when you should push throughQualities to look for in a person to find the perfect coach to help us hit our soul path soul pull dreamsWhy hating something or experiencing strong resistance towards something can actually be an indicator that it's the best thing for youHow relevant emotions are with receiving accurate intuitive answers and examples of situations that are surefire times the ego with manipulate your intuitive answers Steps you can start taking today to stop your fight or flight from hijacking your intuitive clarity and straying your from the perfect high frequency solutions you've been asking for and your higher self/guides led you toBreaking down what happens when a person gets into a state of pain and how that kickstarts reflections coming through soul-chosen teachersUnderstanding the two roles of being a teacher for someone: proactively and reactivelyA list of reflections to watch out for with teachers, why it's so important to keep an eye out for these reflections and examples of these reflections in actionA breakdown of the law that is notorious for making people mistake other people or reader's repeating their negative thoughts about a situation or person as confirming truths when they are something elseA non-intuitive question to more accurate start evaluating whether you are in a situation that is good for you and soul-aligned or notIf you don't want to wait on your conscious expansion and learning you can go to www.guidedlighthealing.com and check out all of our amazing free content. https://www.glhschool.com/freelearningIf you resonate with this topic, you feel you have the foundations, and you'd like to know it all to do it all, here is where you need to be for that next level: Intuition Mastery Course: https://guided-light-healing.lpages.co/intuitionmasterycourse/Free Intuition Intro Course: https://guided-light-healing.thinkific.com/courses/intuition-intro-courseRecurring Block Source Analysis: https://guided-light-healing.lpages.co/recurringblocksourceanalysis/If...

Send us a textIn this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming tackles the alarming rise of rental scams targeting landlords and tenants alike. With scams becoming more sophisticated, David shares practical tips, real-life examples, and a step-by-step guide to help you avoid falling victim to fraudulent rental applications, fake documents, and more.From con artists posing as tenants to fake employers and doctored credit reports, this episode is packed with insights into the latest tactics used by scammers. Whether you're a landlord, an agent, or a renter, David offers invaluable advice to protect your interests in an ever-riskier rental market.In This Episode:How to identify red flags in rental applicationsThe dangers of fake employment letters and credit checksWhy scammers target tech companies and startupsThe importance of verifying ID and rental historyTools like FrontLobby, CanLII, and OpenRoom to uncover fraudTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:05 - Why rental scams are becoming more prevalent02:15 - Spotting fraudulent credit checks and documents10:25 - Investigating employment letters and companies15:50 - Cross-referencing rental history and landlord references20:30 - Using online tools to verify tenant claims30:45 - Real-life case study: How I uncovered a con artist34:00 - Conclusion: Protecting yourself as a landlord or renterDon't Miss:David's personal story of catching a scammer in actionA comprehensive checklist for vetting tenantsInsights into how rental scams continue to evolveSubscribe to The Last Honest Realtor on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Like, comment, and share your thoughts—have you ever encountered a rental scam? Let us know in the comments!Support the showSubscribe and Follow:Toronto Realty Group WebsiteToronto Realty Group YouTubeToronto Realty Blog InstagramToronto Realty Blog TwitterToronto Realty Blog Facebook

Key Takeaways & Call to ActionA. Cool First Transport SecondB. Proper equipment located on site and in multiple locations if necessary.C. Educate to Prepare, Recognize & RespondD. Prior to Cold Water Immersion rule out differential diagnosis, Diabetes, Hyperglycemic episode, etc.Show Notes:Rebecca M. Lopez, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATAProfessor, Athletic Training ProgramsAssistant School Director, Diversity, Equity, and InclusionSchool of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation SciencesMorsani College of Medicine813-396-8915USF 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 77 Tampa, FL http://at.health.usf.eduTo contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcasthttps://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/Disclaimers:Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety.  Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP.  and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness and access to medical resources to keep kids safe. All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice.  Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited.  

Reclaiming Healthy Masculine Energy: Healing the Father WoundBeyond the confines of toxic stereotypes, lies a path of authenticity, vulnerability, and inner strength. As we embark on this journey, we must ask ourselves: Are we ready to embrace a new paradigm of healthy masculine energy in order to heal the father wound?In this episode of the Sedona Soul Sisters show, host Christel Arcucci delves into the essence of healthy masculine energy. The discussion revolves around reclaiming and redefining masculine power through authenticity, vulnerability, and inner strength, away from toxic stereotypes. The episode explores the impact of the father wound on emotional and psychological development, and offers pathways for healing, including inner work with archetypes and recognizing both positive and negative aspects of fatherly relationships. Christel emphasizes the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies, fostering emotional intelligence, and addressing unhealthy expressions of masculinity to create a harmonious global culture.Are you for a personalized Rites of Passage in Sedona with Christel? The Rites of Passage is an extraordinary 2 Day Private Retreat in Sedona designed to support your Embodied Spiritual Awakening.The pressure of the current global challenges are calling spiritual practitioners to embrace purpose, power, and pleasure on a profound level.If you're passionate about awakening the divine within and ready to embody your legacy, step into leadership, and live your purpose, this in person immersion is for you.Schedule your life-changing private immersion in Sedona at SedonaSoulSisters.com/purpose00:00 Introduction to Masculine Energy00:45 Host Introduction and Mission01:36 Setting Intentions for Healing03:14 Understanding the Father Wound04:26 Inner Work and Archetypes10:31 Healthy Masculinity Traits12:06 Elemental Aspects of Masculinity16:10 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies18:22 Invitation to Personal Healing18:51 Conclusion and Call to ActionA production of The Sedona Soul Sisters Tune in next week for another dynamic episode.Support the Show.The Sedona Soul Sisters Show is lively discussions on spiritual, metaphysical, paranormal and healing topics. Voted one of the best Best Soul Path Podcasts in 2022 by PlayerFM.The Sedona Soul Sisters are Sedona's most trusted spiritual advisors and healers. They have offices in Sedona, Arizona where they see clients from all over the world.We use Buzzsprout and in the first 90 days our downloads increased 255%.Follow this link to learn how you can rock your podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=165080A production of The Sedona Soul Sisters. Tune in next week for another dynamic episode. To learn more about them and their services, visit https://www.SedonaSoulSisters.comQuestions or comments? Email us at sedonasoulsisters@gmail.com

You know what's worse than a big hunk of coal in your Christmas stocking? Approach anxiety, getting ghosted, and getting locked up in the friend zone after a first date. Ho-ho-NOOO!In this episode of the Dating Transformation podcast, dating coach Connell Barrett helps you fix all of those problems by taking some questions from listeners. You're about to learn…Connell's personal formula for taking massive approaching actionA texting tip you've NEVER heard beforeThe biggest dating mistake he ever made, which led to his biggest breakthroughHow to NOT get ghostedA confidence “hack” to make you feel MUCH more attractiveListen now, so you can STOP feeling stuck with women, and START making sparks fly with cool, cute girls, as your most authentic self.FOR A FREE STRATEGY CALL WITH CONNELL, TO LEARN HOW TO ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO WOMEN: http://www.datingtransformation.com/contactGET CONNELL'S NO. 1 BESTSELLING GUIDE FOR MEN, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON'T,” YOUR PRACTICAL GUIDE ON HOW TO GET A GIRLFRIEND BY BEING RADICALLY AUTHENTIC: www.amazon.com/Dating-Sucks-but-You-Dont-ebook/dp/B08LDZL3Quotes“I sound like the love child of Suzanne Pleshette and Danny DeVito” -Connell BarrettFeatured in the episodeConnell BarrettFounder and Executive Coach of Dating TransformationWebsite: https://datingtransformation.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingtransformationChapters00:00 - Introduction00:58 - Ignite Change: Embrace Disturbance and Take Massive Action05:35 - The Internal Struggle: Devil Stabs Angel, Motivation to Approach Women06:58 - Personalized Guidance: Boosting Confidence and Attracting Women11:20 - The Regret of Hiding: Learning from Dating Mistakes12:21 - Creating a Persona: Embellishing Adventures for Compatibility13:37 - A Year of Transformation: Taking Positive Action and Embracing Authenticity16:09 - Transforming Confidence: Finding your Dream Girl Through Self-Improvement19:27 - Crafting Engaging Texts: Building Excitement and Intrigue22:18 - Authenticity Over Lines: Emphasizing Confidence in Dating21:18 - The Common Question: What to Say When Approaching a Woman?24:12 - OutroProduced by Heartcast Mediahttps://www.heartcastmedia.com

Who is Jo?Jo Cowper is a business strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their goals. With a focus on those who have big ideas and dreams but feel stuck in their current situation, Jo provides structured guidance and a proven system to help them overcome obstacles and make significant progress. By helping her clients navigate the challenging journey from where they are to where they want to be, Jo empowers them to take the next steps and reach their true potential. With Jo's expertise, business owners no longer have to dwell on "if only" and can instead turn their aspirations into reality.Key Takeaways[00:02:39] Two common challenges when pursuing ideas.[00:05:01] "Workbook for success: find encouragement and clarity."[00:09:10] Three steps to turn big vision into reality: clarity, mindset, community support.[00:13:09] Sign up for the email newsletter at thecompleteapproach.co.uk[00:14:20] Joe discusses clarity and show link. Good luck!Valuable Free Resource or ActionA video version of this podcast is available on YouTube :_________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:If you are a business owner currently turning over £/$10K - £/$50K per month and want to grow to £/$100K - £/$500k per month download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page :It's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSbig vision, turning vision into reality, clarity, writing it down, mindset, conviction, goals, trusted individuals, encouragement, support, supportive community, significant difference, big vision workbook, exercises, finding energy, messages, encouragement, clarity, printing out workbook, generating ideas, free workbook, own pace, backward planning, end goal, necessary steps, series of questions, smaller goals, creating a clear path, strategy, accountabilitySPEAKERSStuart Webb, Jo CowperStuart Webb [00:00:24]:Hello again, and welcome to It's Not Rocket Science five Questions Over Coffee. I'm delighted to be here with both my coffee, which I probably should be stopping drinking.This is about the 6th one so far today. Joe, I believe you've got something more like tea in front of you, by the looks of things, which is excellent news. So welcome to the podcast, Joe. Joe is a vision coach. She helps people to take the business they have and transform it to the business they really wanted to have, which I think is a wonderful subject for discussion. Joe, I'm really looking forward to this conversation. Welcome to the podcast. I hope you're going to enjoy it and please tell us what it is you do. Let's start with my first question. Who do you help and and how do you help them?Jo Cowper [00:01:12]:Thanks, Stuart. Well, thank you very much for having me. It's great to be here today. I help business owners, founders, people who have got small businesses and big ideas, people who have really got a big picture of what they'd like to achieve in their business. But perhaps they've had this vision for years, perhaps for a long time, they've been thinking, I could do more than I'm doing right now. I wish I could just take this next step, I wish I could be just serving these slightly different customers. I wish I could be doing these slightly different things. But these ideas haven't yet come to anything because it's hard. There's a long way to go from where they are to where they want to be. There are lots of what, unforeseen stumbling blocks along the way. There's lots of distraction. You're running a business, you're already working flat out and somehow this stuff never comes to fruition. And I help people make that jump in a way that is structured and to follow a system that means that you can actually get where you want to be from where you are to where you want to be, rather than staying stuck where you were in the first place for an endless amount of time thinking, if only. I wish.Stuart Webb [00:02:16]:I love it. I love it. Tell me, you often must come across people that have been trying to do this for years. You said that people are stuck because they can't quite make the lead. You've come across those people that are somehow not quite getting there. What is it that you find that they've done that tries to get them out of that position and move forward, which you can help them to overcome?Jo Cowper [00:02:39]:Sure. There are two things that can really often happen when you try and do this yourself. And I know I've experienced these two things myself. It's totally normal. One of them is that you just keep on having ideas after ideas after ideas, but you don't actually make the time and space that it's going to take to transform those ideas into anything more solid than that. And so you have all of the excitement. You've got all the vision, you've got this really clear sense, I could definitely do this. But you don't actually ever take that step. Or you start trying to take some step, but then real life comes in, work takes over, you don't get there. And then a couple of years down the line, nothing has happened. That's the first common thing that can happen. And then the second common thing that can happen is you think, yes, I've got this brilliant, great idea, I'm going to do it straight away. And you set off. But you haven't actually done the thinking that needs to be done along the way and so you're throwing yourself a million miles now into this thing and for whatever reason, perhaps you haven't thought it all through fully. Perhaps it doesn't really quite stack up. Perhaps once you get it out of your head and put it into reality it doesn't quite make sense. I mean, I think there's something that you'll find. One thing that I'll do with my clients all the time is get them to really write down stuff about their vision, about their customers, about where they are now, ask them to really tough questions and these are often things that you think you already knew. It's easy to tell yourself when you're doing all in the privacy of your own head, I know this, this is easy, I can answer this question. When you come to actually try to make sense of it, you say there's a gaps in here. Actually it doesn't make quite as much sense as I thought it did. And so what I'll do is pose these questions in the right order and insist on filling the gaps so that instead of wasting off 1000 miles an hour, you can actually tackle it in a way that's systematic and that you can see is turning your big vision into a real reality.Stuart Webb [00:04:26]:I love it. I absolutely love it. Joe, I hope I've got this right. You've got some great ideas, I think, on your website that can help people with this sort of visioning. What can you tell us about how you can help them? And I'm going to put up the link that you showed us or you told me about before we started. So I hope that I've got the right link and you're about to tell us about what you can get from your website which can help people with this first steppers as they start this journey.Jo Cowper [00:04:55]:Good, I hope it's the right link too.Stuart Webb [00:04:56]:I believe it is technology, Joe. We'll get there, we'll get there.Jo Cowper [00:05:01]:Well look, there's something there, right there. There's an incentive. Go there and see what you find. Now what I've created actually is what I've called a big vision workbook and this is about giving yourself a support kit for success because having the big idea isn't hard. Anybody can have a big idea, right? We've all had dozens of big ideas, I'm sure. But the tricky bit is going through the tough moments that come between having the great idea and feeling totally discouraged after guardian know, this is too hard, I can't do this. I don't know why do they ever think I could in the first place? I feel so alone, all of this stuff. So I've created this workbook so that you can, from where you are right now, prepare your own toolkit for success, the stuff that's going to support you when it gets hard. And so in this workbook, you're going to work through seven different exercises, all about finding the energy, the messages, the encouragement and clarity that's going to keep you going all the way towards that vision and starting to put in place an action plan that will help you to get from where you are to where you want to be. It's totally free. It's something you can do in your own time. Totally recommend that you print it out because that goes back to what I was speaking about before. That when you actually put pen to paper and you write stuff down. I'm looking around myself with all the paper where I've written stuff down, the ideas will flow more freely.Stuart Webb [00:06:18]:I tell you the other point about what you've just said about writing it down, and that is when you've got those ideas, I find it really helpful to stick them on the walls around me because they're very visual reminders. You cannot have things just put away in a drawer. They have to be out around you so that you can see it. So having something written down so that once you've written it, you sort of put it on a wall or put it on your desk or whatever, it's so much more useful to you than just leaving it in a drawer and going, well, that's great, I've done all that. I can get back on with the day job now. You've got to have these things in front of you, haven't you Joe?Jo Cowper [00:06:51]:I couldn't agree more. Yeah, I really couldn't agree more. And that's actually in my full program. That the paid for program as opposed to the freebie. That's one of the important things that you get to at the end. That you'll literally have a one pager of all the stuff that you know that you need to commit to and do. So that whenever the next opportunity, the next distraction comes along, you've got this one pager which printed out, you stick it on your wall. No, that's where I'm going. Okay, that's why I'm going there. So important.Stuart Webb [00:07:18]:I love it. Was there a particular book or course or time in your life which helped you to sort of make the realization that you have to have these visions and you have to sort of move towards these things on the journey that you've just spoken about?Jo Cowper [00:07:36]:Well, the system that for me has been transformational in this is a system called backward planning and I learned about this on Gosh, I think on a border way day several jobs ago and it really stuck with me. And it's this idea that you start with the end in sight. You don't start by thinking, right, kind of going roughly over there what should we do now? Now you get really clear on the destination and then you work back. I can't get another image sorted out to get my hand in the screen but you work back and so you ask yourself a series of questions to always frame this. In order to do this I will need first to have achieved blah. In order to achieve that I will need first to have achieved blah. And what you do that is you reliably come back to an action that you can take, you follow it down to its conclusion, you'll come to an action that you can take right now or a goal that's small enough for you to work towards today. Today like now. Now that you know is leading you all the way to where you want to go and then you just keep on following that. You've retrofitted your path and you follow it brilliant.Stuart Webb [00:08:37]:Love it. Love it. Joe, I've spent the last ten minutes sort of asking you a bunch of questions and there must be one, I suspect that you're thinking when's he ever going to get to the really important question? So here is my opening to you. There must be a question I haven't asked. There must be a way that you are wanting to express something but I haven't yet asked it. Please tell me what is the question that I should have asked you by now? And obviously once you've told me the question you have to answer it because I don't know the answer. What is the question I should have asked you? What is the answer to that question?Jo Cowper [00:09:10]:Okay, so I think that the kind of burning question is what does it take to go from being somebody who's got a big vision? We've all got a big vision. What do I have to do? What can I do right now? If I really want to turn that into something real and I want to do it this year. I want not to be sitting here in twelve months time still thinking I've got all these great ideas, I've got these great ideas. What can I do straight away without having to pay anything to anybody, without having to buy any service, without having to take a massive leap and change my website, change my direction? What can I do easily now? What could anybody do? And the answer to that yes. Well, there are three things that anybody, anybody could do right now. First one is get really clear on that vision. So write it down and the work I've spoken to about will help with that. The second thing is your mindset. It's also well, jumping into this is what I'll have to do, this is the strategy I'll have to enact and I have to say for years in my career and in my business, I honestly fell into this trap of thinking, strategy is enough, I know what to do, I'm going to do it. It's not without that mindset, things will get hard. You really need to work on this conviction. What's going to keep you going? What do you really believe in? What is it to you? So mindset. The third thing that you can put in place for yourself right now, that will be a game changer, is tell people who you trust, people who will encourage you about what you're trying to do, because they will encourage you. They will get your back. They will give you a kick when you need it and say, look, hey, didn't you say that you were going to do this thing? Didn't you convince me of that last week when didn't believe you? Didn't you just tell me it was going to be great? So come on. And so having the clarity, the mindset and the people, the community around you is what will make the difference between you still sitting in the same place in a year's time thinking, wouldn't it be great, wouldn't it be great if I was working differently, living differently, helping different people make it happen?Stuart Webb [00:11:10]:Brilliant. I do absolutely buy in. And you're absolutely right, strategy is great, but implementation is better and accountability is the key to making those things happen. Because if you keep it in your head, once again we go back to the sort of it's in your head, nobody is going to turn around and go, whatever happened. And then you feel that, oh yeah, I should go on with it, shouldn't I? Having somebody who's just going to hold you to account is so valuable. It doesn't need to be anything more than just a two minute sort of reminder that that's where you were supposed to be going to kick you back into action. It's the most valuable thing in the world, isn't it? Everybody needs to have some form of accountability to make sure that they're delivering on the promise that they set themselves.Jo Cowper [00:11:56]:I think so. And having people who get it, they understand that you want to do this crazy thing, so why don't you just go and get yourself a job like everybody else? They understand that you've got a drive, you've got a vision, you really want to make a difference, get people around you like that and you'll support each other. It doesn't have to be a lonely business.Stuart Webb [00:12:17]:Love it. Love it. Joe, it's been an absolute delight having you here listening to this because I think what you're talking about is the thing that just about every business owner needs to have in their life. They need that vision. They need the transformation from where they are into what they really actually set out and wanted. So thank you for coming on and describing it. Thank you for giving us this free tip and for telling us about how you can help them get there.Jo Cowper [00:12:46]:Thank you, Stuart, for having me. It's been an absolute pleasure. It's my first ever LinkedIn life experience as well, so I'm excited to go back and see what I've done to my LinkedIn feast.Stuart Webb [00:12:56]:And you got through without actually sort of collapsing and the whole world ending as you expected, didn't it?Jo Cowper [00:13:03]:Yeah, and I didn't even touch my tea, so I feel should have made a coffee, shouldn't I?Stuart Webb [00:13:09]:So, listen, everybody, thank you so much. If you would like to get onto our email list so that you receive an email pretty much every week which says who's going to be on the podcast. Sort of interesting people that are going to be coming on so that you too can get brilliant advice like Joe has been giving us today, go to this link, which is link thecompleetproach Co UK. That's link thecompleetproach Co UK newsletter. That's link the completeaproach Co UK newsletter. That will take you to the newsletter sign up page. You just get a simple email from me, basically saying who's on what they're going to be talking about. Please come and ask whatever questions you want. Joe, thank you so much for coming on and allowing us to listen to your wonderful vision stuff. I do encourage people to go back to Joe's website, six Degrees East Co UK home hashtag vision. That's home hashtag vision. That's where you'll find that free booklet, seven Steps, seven pages, something like that.Jo Cowper [00:14:16]:Joe seven Steps.Stuart Webb [00:14:20]:Getting your clarity. That link will be in the show notes as well. So thank you, Joe, so much for coming along and talking to us, really appreciate it and good luck with the rest of the afternoon.Jo Cowper [00:14:32]:Thank you, Stuart. Been a real pleasure. Thank you much for having me. Have a great afternoon. Please. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

Who is Sonny?Sonny Kurmi is a professional who helps clients bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. He is an expert in creating plans and strategies that help individuals move closer to achieving their goals. With his experience and knowledge, he helps clients to better understand their future and create a path towards achieving their aspirations. Sonny Kurmi is a true professional who takes pride in his ability to help others achieve their dreams.Key Takeaways[00:02:29] Helping clients bridge gap between goals & reality.[00:03:28] Speak to financial professionals or read books.[00:07:46] Teen job offer leads to career magic.[00:10:20] Interview with "Sonny" from Sonny, appreciated.Valuable Free Resource or ActionA video version of this podcast is available on YouTube :https://youtube.com/live/z7TrGSsBuVw_________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:If you are a business owner currently turning over £/$10K - £/$50K per month and want to grow to £/$100K - £/$500k per month download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page :It's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSLloyd's TSB, accountancy, finance, financial advice, financial advisor, goals, budgeting, client conversations, family background, networker, business advice, LinkedIn, unqualified help, problem-solving, Google, Netflix, financial triangle, Money Explained.SPEAKERSSonny Kurmi, Stuart WebbStuart Webb [00:00:21]:Hi, and welcome back to It's Not Rocket Science five Questions Over Coffee. Are Am here with my coffee mug. I'm here with Sonny. Sonny Comey is sonny is a great networker and a financial charter planner and he has got some great advice for businesses. And so Sonny, we're going to spend 5 minutes now talking to you about your business and about how you help businesses. So welcome to it's not rocket science. Five questions over coffee. Sunny.Sonny Kurmi [00:00:47]:Well, thank you. Good morning. Thank you for opportunity, Stuart. Appreciate it. Of course. Nervous as well, which is always good, isn't it?Stuart Webb [00:00:58]:It's just the internet. Tell me, what are the things that you help your customers do?Sonny Kurmi [00:01:06]:Ultimately, I think literally in a sentence it would be be less scared and in more control of their financial future. In a nutshell, that's exactly what I do in one sentence.Stuart Webb [00:01:22]:Okay, and what are the problems that the businesses you help have made? What have they tried to do without getting the help that you provide them with?Sonny Kurmi [00:01:35]:I think the problem that they make probably would probably more so be speaking to unqualified family members, relatives, friends, or using the likes of Google to try and understand what their problem is. Two, how to resolve it with things like Google or whatever it may be. It will only answer the question that you've asked. But if you don't know what question that you need answering, how are you going to get the answer? Does that make sense?Stuart Webb [00:02:17]:Yeah, the problem is that the answer is very much dependent upon the right sort of question, isn't it? And you need somebody with experience like you to ask the right question, don't you?Sonny Kurmi [00:02:29]:That's exactly it, isn't it? It's about having that conversation, because sometimes for the clients themselves, you've got to sit down with them and actually get them to start thinking about what is it that they want to achieve and then understand where they are today and then kind of bridge that gap or at least create the plans to at least move them one step closer. But I'd say, yeah, most individuals probably don't know what they want to be doing in 10, 20, 30 years down the line. And that's kind of like where I come in and other furniture devices as well. It's by helping them understand the future where we are today. And then we're obviously in between the planning approach.Stuart Webb [00:03:11]:Okay, I get it sonny, there must be something, some valuable piece of advice, something you can give people now that will help them to understand that without sort of get them started on that journey of understanding how they do that and build their wealth portfolio.Sonny Kurmi [00:03:28]:Yeah, no, of course. Ultimately I would always be an advocate of speaking to professionals. Now one thing that I think is quite important to mention here is there are a number of different types of financial advisors. They all get paid in different ways but ultimately having a conversation with someone is free. There will be people that your friends know, your family know, pick up the call and just say, look, ultimately I wanted to get more control over my finances or start saving for the future, whatever it may be. But I don't know where to start a conversation with someone that's a qualified professional will always be able to assist in regards to getting the ball moving. But if someone wants to do it off their own back, there's a number of different books that one can read. There's a lot of information and resources. You see the word I used, there was information and resources that are out there and that might give you a great understanding of exactly what is planning, what is finance, what is debt, what is budgeting, what is savings, what's investments. You can get bombarded. But it all comes down to time. It all comes down to what you're trying to achieve. Why is it important for you today? And how much time have you got to allocate it to that time?Stuart Webb [00:04:54]:Brilliant. Look, there must be a book or a course or something that you took or read which really sort of started you to understand your journey. What is that thing that you can recommend to the audience that might help them to understand how they should be putting their financial future ahead of whatever else they're doing at the moment?Sonny Kurmi [00:05:13]:Yeah, no, one of the concepts is a quite good one, actually. It always stays with me and it is fairly textbook, but it's still quite relevant in today's world that we live in. It's the financial triangle. That's something that people can just quickly research and it will show you the hierarchy as the pyramid gets to the top. What you should be thinking about later down life, what you should have, ie. Your foundations. That's a great concept to potentially follow here. I say it ultimately to be the right thing for the right person. But something that I've watched, which was I find quite interesting, especially for people that want to just get a quick overview of certain areas or finance is a program called Money Explained Netflix. They've got three different series and that is quite fascinating, I have to admit. That was quite good because it's 20 minutes per clip and it gives you just a little bit of an understanding of that one topic and the world that we live in today. So those two things I would say go and see, go and view. I think it will definitely add value to who you are.Stuart Webb [00:06:40]:That's the first time anybody's mentioned Netflix on it's. Not rocket science. Five questions of coffee. So well done to you, Sonny, for bringing us something new on that one, Sonny. But in terms of other things, there must be one other question that you're thinking at the moment I should be asking you that I haven't. So what's the question and please answer it for us.Sonny Kurmi [00:06:58]:What's the question? And please answer it for us. I'd probably say, how did I get into what I did today? And why do I do what I do? It's probably the question that I think you haven't asked me, but I think it could be of value. So the first part of me answering my own question here is how did I get into the industry? Or how did I get into what I do today? The simple answer is family. My family background is finance. I actually started in the financial services industry at the age of 16.Stuart Webb [00:07:39]:Wow.Sonny Kurmi [00:07:40]:I actually do my work experience at the age of 15.Stuart Webb [00:07:43]:And you're only 21 now, of course.Sonny Kurmi [00:07:46]:You're so kind, but no. Yeah, no. I did my work experience at the age of 15 at Lloyd's TSB in halfship. And I got on quite well with the local regional director. And he offered me a job near enough, the day I turned 16. Day after, shall I say. And that's exactly what I did. I worked for Louis CSB, my first ever job, at the age of 16, the day after my 16th birth, should I say. And that's how I got into the industry. I studied. I did account and finance at university. Hated the accountancy side, but loved the finance side, which is great. I've ended up in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, my first job after university. And again, that was doing financial advice. And that's how I got into what I do today in terms of the job that I do today. So I was quite lucky. At the age of 20, I knew what I didn't want to do. I e accountancy and go down that route. And I did know what I did want to do for a lifetime and was to become a financial advisor. Why do I do it? I'm able to change people's lives. And that feeling so that feeling of being able to assist people either move one step closer to their goals or achieve their future goals, that feeling is just I don't think there's no words that can explain that. It's like magic. That's the way I can explain it. I can do magic in some senses. I can help people by achieving their goals or move one step closer, giving them information that's simple and easy to understand and changing their lives. But that's quite cool.Stuart Webb [00:09:31]:I like that. I like that a lot. Sonny, where can people find you to find out more information? And there must be a LinkedIn profile or something that people can follow your activities. And actually, I've got to admit, I love following your activities. You have a great daily three things I did doing today or did yesterday that you post every day, which I think is just a great thing to follow. So where can people find you?Sonny Kurmi [00:09:55]:Yeah, like you said, I am on social media. i.e. LinkedIn. I'm on LinkedIn. I have a website. I'm on Google. My business google? Yeah. I mean, there's a number of different ways that people could find me, but I'd say, yeah, LinkedIn website, google either my company name or my name and I should pop up.Stuart Webb [00:10:20]:So that's Sonny. Sonny Kurmi Sonny. Brilliant stuff. Thank you so much for spending a few minutes with us. I'm just going to pop up now. Look, if you would like to hear about more of what we're sort of doing here on It's Not Rocket Science Five Questions. Have a copy, get onto the newsletter. It's as https link the complete approach Co UK newsletter. Follow everything we do. We'll have more great guests like Sonny in a week or so time. Sonny, thank you so much for spending some time with us. Really appreciate it. Lovely. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

Who is Bri?Bri Smith is a financial coach who helps parents manage their finances. She specializes in helping people understand their finances and set financial goals. Many parents come to her with the misconception that they have bad credit, but Bri teaches them that the real issue is not knowing how to manage their money. She helps her clients make a plan for their finances and teaches them how to achieve their financial goals. Bri believes that wishful thinking doesn't make anything happen, and with the right plan, anyone can achieve financial success.Key Takeaways[00:01:43] "Social Media's Get Rich Quick Scheme Pitfalls"[00:06:01] "Unleashing Financial Success with Cash Flow Quadrants"[00:09:11] "Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content!"Valuable Free Resource or ActionA video version of this podcast is available on YouTube :https://youtube.com/live/d6G5lnviv2s_________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:If you are a business owner currently turning over £/$10K - £/$50K per month and want to grow to £/$100K - £/$500k per month download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page :It's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSWarren Buffett, budgeting, saving, credit management, financial planning, goal setting, get-rich-quick schemes, investing, education, personal finance, Robert Kayosaki, Cash Flow Quadrants, financial success, client consultation, one-on-one program, group setting, financial breakthrough calls, budget creation, money management, generational wealth, newsletter subscription, upcoming guests, podcast rating.SPEAKERSBri Smith, Stuart WebbStuart Webb [00:00:18]:Hi, and welcome back to It's not Rocket science. Five questions have got me. I've got a slight hoarse voice today, so I'm sucking on lemon and honey water. Brie, I know you've got a lipton tea in front of you, so we're both not quite coffeeed up, but we're both ready to talk to you today about this five questions of a coffee. Brie is a wealth strategist who works with parents to really build generational wealth in their families. That's a brilliant thing to talk about. BRI. Welcome to it's not rocket science. Five questions over coffee.Bri Smith [00:00:51]:Thank you for having me. I love being here.Stuart Webb [00:00:54]:Thank you. So let's start with the sort of people you help to work with. What are the problems they have? What is it that you're trying to help them to overcome?Bri Smith [00:01:04]:So, a lot of parents that come to me, their main problem is that they think that they have bad credit, so that's usually what they see as their main issue. But usually it's just that they don't know how to manage their money. They don't know where their money is going, they have no plan for the future. So they have a lot of goals and they feel like they're unachievable because they stay in the same place year after year because they're getting no closer there. Just because they don't have a plan to get there. And wishful thinking doesn't make anything happen.Stuart Webb [00:01:33]:Yeah, I know that feeling. So what are the things they've tried to do to overcome these issues on their own without sort of resorting to help that you can give them?Bri Smith [00:01:43]:I think a lot of them try and find stuff on Instagram or Facebook. They get into, like this forex trading or crypto trading or whatever it is, that they think is this get rich quick scheme that's going to give them $10,000 tomorrow. Right? And so they try these things out and then they find out that, yeah, maybe initially you get $500 so that then they can steal 5000 from you. But then they find out that they're really upset because they were getting into something that they don't even understand. And when it comes to investing, you're just gambling if you don't understand what you're getting into. Gambling are two different things.Stuart Webb [00:02:26]:The thing that worries me so much about these get rich quick schemes is about the gold rush down in San Francisco. Back in the day, the people that got rich were the people that sold the shovels and not the people that were digging for the gold. It is easy to see the people that you're working with getting rich, but somehow it never happens to you, does it?Bri Smith [00:02:47]:Exactly, and I love that analogy because that's exactly what is happening. The people that are selling the shovels, the people that are selling the methods, so to speak, are the ones that are getting rich from it. And it also just messes up the whole financial space because it's unregulated. So a lot of people are just really getting scammed and don't know who to trust anymore.Stuart Webb [00:03:09]:Love it. Brilliant. I'm glad you're there trying to help them through it. Tell me, is there a valuable piece of free advice or something valuable? And I think there is something because we talked about it before. Something valuable you can do to help people to sort of overcome this. And I think this might have something to do with it.Bri Smith [00:03:27]:So, yes, people can book a free financial breakthrough call with me, and basically what I go over there is like, what are your goals? What is it that you're really trying to achieve? And can we create a custom plan for you to reach that? So instead of me trying to sell different financial products and say, this is what's going to fix your problem, I really like to get into the root of it with my clients and fix their poor money habits and also teach them about money because they never learned about it at school or at home. And they just need a plan to get to where they want to go.Stuart Webb [00:04:00]:Now, it sounds like a lot to cover in one call. So is that a long call? Is that a short call? Do you try and cover everything or do you just try and work with people with what you can do to help them at that point?Bri Smith [00:04:10]:So during that call, we're really just getting very clear on what their goals are. So what are your goals and what is your current situation? So basically, where are you? Where do you want to go? And can I give you a plan that will help you get there? This is what I have to offer to help you get there. And do you think that's a good fit for working with me? Because working with me is going to be much longer. I have an eight week course, and then I have three month program where people work with me one on one if they don't like the group setting.Stuart Webb [00:04:42]:Wow, okay, good. All right, thank you for that explanation. So, Brie, there must be a book or a course or something which brought you to this position in your life where you started to understand finances. What was that book or course or whatever that you really sort of embraced in order to get to the stage where you took this on for yourself.Bri Smith [00:05:02]:So there was not a book or course. That was the problem. I'm a CPA, so I'm a certified public accountant. I went to school. I double majored in accounting and finance, concentrated on personal financial planning. That gave me a lot of my base. But then there was also so much more that school didn't teach me. So I listened to a ton, like hundreds of hours of different podcasts from the NPR station or just wherever I can get information. I've read a ton of different books. So it wasn't like one that was like, oh my God, this is the best one ever. It really answered all my questions. It was really a bunch of them that kind of helped me piece together the different parts that I needed for my financial plan to work.Stuart Webb [00:05:45]:Is there something you can recommend that people I mean, other than working with you, Tara? Is there something out there that you think would be useful for people to start to at least understand, so when they come to you and talk to you, they've got the basic questions out of the way so that they can actually sort of have a conversation.Bri Smith [00:06:01]:They don't have to start with anything. But I would recommend Rich dad, poor dad by Robert Kayosaki. Everyone reads that. It's a great book. But also the one that slept on is Cash Flow Quadrants by Robert Kayosaki. So when I read that one, it was recommended to me by a client. I was doing their taxes, and in 2020, they made one hundred K. And then in 2021, when I was doing their tax return, they had made over $500,000. And I said, how did you go from being a school teacher making like $50,000, combined with your husband making $100,000, to you both now bringing in over a half a million dollars a year? That's a big jump. And she said that the big difference. For her. What changed her life was cash flow. Quadrants by Robert Kayasaki. She also had a very wealthy dad and brother who she's investing with and things like that. So not to say that we can all go from just five X our money in one year like that. She did have help, but nonetheless, it's still possible. If one person can do it, we all can do it.Stuart Webb [00:07:08]:Brilliant. I love the story. I love the story. So, look, we've had a couple of couple of minutes now where we've just talked about these sort of things, but there must be one question you're thinking that I haven't yet asked you, which you would like me to have asked. So what's the question that I should have asked you that I haven't? And please, once you've asked the question, would you please give us the answer?Bri Smith [00:07:32]:So the main thing is, what is the biggest thing that's holding people back from reaching their financial goals? And I will say that is just like starting with a budget. That is one thing that anyone can start. That is the one thing that I want everyone to take away, whether you work with me or not. Please do a budget so that you understand your money, you know where it's going, and you can start telling it where to go. Because if you don't tell it where to, it will find places to go for you. And that is just not ideal.Stuart Webb [00:08:00]:Yeah, I think it was. I can't remember if it was Warren Buffett that said you should spend what you've got left after you've saved, not the other way around. So, simple budget that enables you to work out exactly, make sure that you put this amount about it, money about aside and saved it, and then once you put that aside, that's the rest you've got to live on and manage within that budget is the way to sort of get richer and richer every year. Warren Buffett seems to have done okay.Bri Smith [00:08:29]:I love Warren Buffett. I have read his autobiography or his biography and he has a lot of great wisdom to give to everyone.Stuart Webb [00:08:38]:Yeah, well, he still lives in the same house that he's lived in for a long time. So it's another great story. To make yourself better, more wealthy, is not spend your money on large, expensive houses, isn't it?Bri Smith [00:08:54]:Well, I don't know. I'm going to get a large, expensive house and he could get a lot of large, expensive houses if he wants to, but I think it's just his preference. But, yeah, I'm going to get a large, expensive house. I don't know about Warren, but I know about BRI.Stuart Webb [00:09:11]:Been great chatting to you for a few minutes. Thank you so much for spending a few minutes with us talking about this stuff. You have a good day. And I would really encourage anybody who's currently not listening and subscribing to this, would you join our newsletter. That way you get onto the mailing list which tells you about when we have great people like Brie coming up and giving you advice. And that is if you go to https link the completeapproach Co UK that's link thecompletroach Co UK newsletter that gets you onto the newsletter. You can get to know about people like Brie. And you'll hear Brie on the podcast in a couple of weeks time when it's published on Apple podcasts. Please go and like and subscribe there and give us a nice rating as well. Brie, thank you so much for spending a few minutes with us. I really appreciate you coming on and talking about this. Look forward to seeing more of the stuff you're doing online and more of the stuff you're doing to help people increase that generational wealth.Bri Smith [00:10:10]:Thank you. Thank you for having me. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality, and the state of the United Methodist Church.” To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories.https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/In Episode 064 of To Be Encouraged Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Rev. Dr. Brad Miller speak with Rev. Angelo Mante from “Alive Community Outreach Fort Wayne” (www.AliveFW.org) about the “Peacemaker Academy”Bishop Julius C. Trimble, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and guest Rev. Angelo Mante, discussed the importance of empowering youth to become peacemakers in their schools and communities. Through the incredible work of Alive Fort Wayne's Peacemaker Academy, they highlighted the transformative impact that young people can have when given the opportunity to lead. This episode offered valuable insights and three key takeaways for listeners.Takeaway 1: Engaging with Youth Creates Positive ChangeOne of the most significant points made in the episode is the power of engaging with youth where they are. The speakers emphasized the importance of meeting young people in their communities, listening to their struggles, and providing support. By connecting with troubled youth, Alive Fort Wayne's program was able to guide them towards positive change and empower them to become advocates for peace. This takeaway reminds us that investing time and attention into young people can create a ripple effect of positive change in their lives and the lives of others.Takeaway 2: Addressing the Triple EvilsThe episode delved into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s concept of the "triple evils": racism, poverty, and militarism. The speakers discussed how violence in Fort Wayne, like many other communities, is concentrated in areas affected by these triple evils. To combat violence effectively, it is crucial to address the root causes and work towards eradicating these systemic issues. The Peacemaker Academy exemplifies this by engaging students in discussions about nonviolence while focusing field trips on each of the triple evils. This takeaway serves as a reminder that peace cannot be achieved without simultaneously addressing the underlying social injustices.Takeaway 3: Faith, Hope, and ActionA prevalent theme throughout the episode was the powerful role that faith plays in fueling the work of peacemaking. Both Bishop Trimble and Rev. Mante spoke about their faith in Jesus and the transformative power of the Spirit. Their belief in the eschatological present—that their work brings a glimpse of heaven to earth—provides them with hope and motivation, even in challenging times. Moreover, the speakers emphasized the importance of taking action, not just praying, to bring about meaningful change. This takeaway inspires listeners to integrate their faith with action, actively working towards creating a more peaceful and just world.Conclusion:Episode 064 of To Be Encouraged shed light on the incredible impact that youth can have when given the platform to lead and make a difference. From engaging troubled youth on a personal level to addressing the root causes of...

“HR leaders have a skillset that is difficult for others:  difficult conversations, radical candor. So I also see us as teachers.”- Sandra CunhaHas your L&D team ever been asked to pretty up a PowerPoint?  Eek! HR can fall into the police/administrator role very easily - if we let it.  In today's episode, my guest makes a passionate case for how Talent and HR teams can and must add value beyond transactional and administrative work, and beyond the 15% non-negotiable risk management and employment law “stuff.”My guest is Sandra Cunha. Sandra's career has spanned recruitment, training, and communications roles in the fitness and quick-service restaurant industries, but a passion for learning and people development has always been what drives her. As part of Tim Hortons HR and Corporate Wellness team and later Operations Training, she developed facilitator certifications and employee engagement programs. Working with a third-party vendor, Sandra helped Tim Hortons build learning plans for new initiatives and/or compliance for the company's thousands of restaurant locations internationally. In 2017 she joined MOVATI Athletic's Learning and Development Department and later moved to the People and Culture team where she built the Talent Acquisition group, as well as introduced the internal communications and employee engagement functions. Today, as MOVATI's Vice President of People and Culture, Sandra sees herself as an advocate first for the company's 1,900 field-based and 100 corporate employees, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as investments in employee learning and development. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:An example of helping your internal clients understand that the non-negotiable areas of HR comprise only around 15% of what HR/Talent teams doIdeas for mining a lot of rich HCM data and making decisions on what to actionA case for HR as a successor to the CEO chairLinksSandra Cunha on LinkedIn:  https://www.Imagine! What if you and your team could engage in transformative professional development together WHILE each person simultaneously gets their most important work done. The Talent Trust for intact HR and Talent teams is the program you need!Book a FREE no-obligation conversation with me HERE. :)Stay Connected JOIN our free, value-added Community of Peers and Learning! Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks Share the Show Like what you've heard? Pretty please with an apple on top - kindly leave me a 5* review so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Here are the simple instructions: Launch Apple's Podcast app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Search icon (on the botton) and search for “Talent Management Truths.” Tap the album art. On the podcast page, tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom of this page. Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/ Instagram: @greenappleconsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca

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If you're trying to solve a Rubik's cube, you can just try and guess. But that could take days or even weeks to figure out. But having a proven framework is like having a cheatcode to get to success faster.That's true for marketing as well.Marketing frameworks, techniques, and mental models can give you the shortcut to success sooner rather than later.And that's what this Show is all about.Marketing Powerups is a show for marketers looking to power up their marketing and career to the next level. Each week, I interview world-class marketers to uncover three things:A marketing framework, strategy, or technique behind their winsAn practical example of that powerup in actionA career powerup or tip that's helped them take their marketing career to the next levelSome of the marketing powerups that I'll cover in this show includeApril Dunford's 4-part product storytelling frameworkKevin Indig's marketing-led SEO approachGia Laudi's 3-phase customer-led growth frameworkCorey Haines' Second-Order Thinking mental model for marketersHere's my promise to you with this show:Marketing Powerups is a zero-fluff, value-packed show that will help you step up your marketing game, level up your career, and become the best you can be.For each episode, I create a powerups cheatsheet so you can download, fill in, and apply the marketing concepts to your business right away!Go to marketingpowerups.com to get those right now.Follow and subscribe now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube.Are you ready?Let's go!

You're strapped in, what feels like a rollercoaster some days, when you're on a high- my gosh beauty, you're feeling on top of the world, but when you're feeling low, there is nothing in the world that can shake that feeling. You start to spiral. Quickly. Logic has abandoned you and you are sitting at your desk, with the light from your computer blaring at you as you once again are left feeling defeated at 10pm.The thoughts that plague your mind are:Why is this working for everyone else (including my clients) but not me?What is it that I'm missing?Is it my content? Is my content really working?Is it a lack of consistency?Surely…it can't be that people just don't really vibe with me?In today's podcast episode I talk through how to create safety in your juicy business goals, how to train your subconscious to make your juicy business goal feel safe and how you can then research engineer the process for ultimate success. Topics covered on Huge Success:Looking at creating safety around the goals you are setting. What bad things are you believing is going to happen when you reach your goal?What subconsciously happens when you don't believe in your goalsHow to enjoy the journey rather than the destinationHow to train the brain to follow through with actionA quirky, yet effective exercise to help keep you accountable and follow throughHow to rewire a stubborn neural pathway that keeps getting in the way of your successThe tools and the mindset techniques to help you bust the belief and your lack of trustHow to make the next level feel safe, no matter how high you climbApply to work with me: https://www.rebeccahaydon.com/workwithmeConnect with me on Instagram: @_rebeccahaydon_Head to the Show Notes: https://www.rebeccahaydon.com/PS: Are you loving the podcast? It would mean the world if you could rate and review the podcast. This helps spread the word of the show to other ambitious female entrepreneurs just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate and select “Write a Review.” And, if you haven't done so already, follow the show so you don't miss out on any new, plus juicy bonus episodes. Follow now!

Who is Mike?Mike attained his DMS PGDip at London Metropolitan. He represented the university at the 4th International Conference on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Management in Germany where he received an award for his workshop entitled ‘How to alleviate stress: the importance for organisations to implement a more holistic view of the employee to alleviate stress' (presented in collaboration with Robert M Gordon, American Psychological Association, USA and Paolo Scapellato, European University of Rome, Italy). Whilst there he also collected a number of coaching awards; one of which, as a Football Association referee. He has worked with businesses such as Computer Sense, the Public Carriage Office, Transport for London, Specialist Make-up Services Limited, the Nouveau Beauty Group, Dixons Store Group and Priority Data, as well as practices in Harley Street. He has coached thousands of employees, boosting their motivation, emotional resilience and mental health, and instilling the foundations of good stress management. Described by his clients as a hugely transformative, well-respected practitioner, Mike continued to impact the field of customer service, instilling direction and leadership in large teams. Mike's passion is to help others become the best version of themselves on every level. The results his clients enjoy are consistently outstanding, and they also have a beneficial effect on an individual's colleagues, their environment and family, and the community that surrounds them.Key Takeaways1. We don't seem to be doing & saying much about how people need to look after themselves in these challenging times.2. We're not talking about that ability to communicate, we're not taught nearly enough how to listen to each other. And unfortunately, when we've learned it, we have ingrained behaviours, which we have to undo in order to be able to learn it properly.Valuable Free Resource or ActionA mental health resource : https://www.mikelawrence.co.uk/rediscover-your-confidence-the-antidote-to-good-mental-health/A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube : _________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. 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Click on https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/DiscoveryCall  tell me about your business and what you'd like to work on together, and I'll get you all the details.————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSpeople, work, programme, listen, mike, organisations, mental health, sheffield, emails, question, called, lots, activates, learn, notifications, clients, problems, johann hari, brain, helpedSPEAKERSMike Lawrence, Stuart WebbStuart Webb  00:25Hi and welcome back to it's not rocket science five questions over coffee. I am delighted and I have I have got my coffee here with me today. So it's here ready to go. I'm delighted today to be joined by Mike Lorenz Mike is a really interesting, transformational coach. He started his his career in leisure and hospitality and I'm sure he might get into that, where he was a Butlins Butler. It's red coat, helping holidaymakers through positive engagement and mindfulness. He's now a mentoring and coach for a number of large organisations, he reduces absenteeism. He improves employee morale, and he approves company internal culture. And Mike is in great demand in the corporate world. And he has got some clients who have described him as truly transformational. So I think we're gonna have a really fascinating discussion today. Welcome to the podcast, Mike.Mike Lawrence  01:30Yeah, could skim the day's view, it's great to be here last has been a whileStuart Webb  01:36it has been a take, it's taken us a while to get this set up. And thanks for taking the time to do this. Because I'm really looking forward to the conversation. Mike, can you just start by giving us a sort of an insight into the sort of person that you help the sort of the sort of internal and external behaviours, etc, that you might be seeing in your clients that they're that they wish to change and, and bring about a better well being attitude?Mike Lawrence  02:00Yes, I'd be happy to do so Stuart. Obviously, it's changed because I think prior to sort of COVID, and the lockdown, a lot of the clients, the people that we're seeing on a private basis in my clinic in Sheffield, tended to be women, the thought is like business owners, because you tend to find that the women only speak and how they wellbeing regime. And so they're more looking after their actual well being their mental health, that has changed somewhat. And now this is sort of balanced out. And in a lot of men, which is which is good, we're now starting to come forward and have that conversation talk about the challenges or problems that they face with their sort of well being. And so prior to Tina to COVID, lockdown, it was, you know, the general sort of strange depression sorts of anxiety. Also burnout I sustained on the increase, whereas now it seems to be around financial well being that lack of certainty about the future with the rising cost of living, and so it will try them out. Or we can navigate through these sorts of challenges. Because, you know, in the media and the government's we're talking about a lot of the problems which are going on. And yes, occasionally we have a mental health awareness, but really, we don't seem to be doing saying much about how people need to look after themselves in these challenging times.Stuart Webb  03:33So what are the behaviours, the things that you've seen people with those thoughts try to do to help themselves before you get involved with your, with your, your, your services,Mike Lawrence  03:49the, you know, you've got the negative behaviours, and the positive behaviours and negative behaviours, and some people might think that positive is the coping strategies. So hybrid work and brought in people eating more from element and generally speaking, eating in eating into access as a way of trying to cope because working from home the hybrid working in too far away from your kitchen, and so is this readily available, people are drinking more as well at home because again, it was it was readily available, also working more one way of filling that gap in terms of the challenge of problems that we're facing and felt as though that we needed to, you know, to sort of, you know, work or to fill in those gaps. And so, if I'm in that, working with people who are suffering with burnout or lots of in lots of situations, they're not looking after themselves and and typically the thought of things which I'm here and a lot of the time the things such as, you know, I'm feeling overworked and stressed a lot If I'm feeling depressed, I can't get to see my doctor. Or if, if I do get through to see a doctor, I just feel as though that them not listening, because I've just got a short. I'm just got a short when you call it time with the doctor. And in most of the cases, the prescribing medication, which obviously the right thing to do, but what they're wanting to see is to see somebody that was going to help them with CBT, or counselling, depending on where you live. And in the end, where you are in the control did turn depend upon what term level of support that you might get.Stuart Webb  05:41So, Mike, you've described some really interesting things there. Those are all things which, which I guess, you you provide, D provide them on site in your clinic, do you go to workplaces? How do you how do you offer that services?Mike Lawrence  05:56Yeah, well, was to follow benek in Sheffield, also, people see me remotely as long, which is one of the advantages and benefits, I suppose as the remote working. And so I'm able to offer a range of support services to people throughout the UK, and also our clients, you know, throughout the world as well. And then also get involved with organisations who provide Employee Assistance programmes and, and some people who might be fortunate if you're working for a large organisation, you might be able to get support through EAP, what I find is that lots of people who have got these schemes in the workplace which are free, they're not using them. So if anybody is watching this programme you have got in you're in a company that provides an EAP is really important that you do, you know, do so that said, I go into companies and tend to be smaller organisations, and where they haven't gotten an employee assistance programme. And now we'll come in there. And I will deliver talks and one to ones with members of staff, who may not feel confident speaking to some of their mental health problems to the to somebody within HR. And in some cases, you've got people have been trained as Mental Health First Aiders and a mental Mental Health First Aid instructor. And so I deliver that training on site and also in the workplace. But time and time again, you find that people are Mental Health First Aid trains, again, people within those organisations, there might be some stigma associated to going into the Mental Health First Aid or to talk about, you know, there's some of the problems that they actually face. So I offer a range of workshops, and they range from menopause, which has been on the increase, which had been asked for quite a lot. Mental Health Awareness, stress, depression, anxiety, nutrition and financial well being. Because now that organisations recognise that there have got a duty of care. And as part of that corporate social responsibility, they are doing more and need to be seen to do more for the employers.Stuart Webb  08:10Great. Yeah, thank you, Mike. Mike, I understand you've got a pretty valuable free resource that people even if they're not part of a large organisation, or a small business, even if they work on their own, that they can take in order to be able to do something. And I've just put the link to that scrolling along the bottom the screen now that that your website and the link is rediscover your confidence, the antidote to good mental health? Do you just want to describe to us what that that resource brings to the table?Mike Lawrence  08:41Yes, I can. It's a resource which is available to, you know, to everybody. It's a training programme, which I created and developed online about a year ago. And this is after some research that I did with clients. And also, what some, you know, as you know, a magic one question on LinkedIn, midway through through the pandemic, when I asked, you know, if I could offer you something, if I help you with something in particular, which would move you forward in terms in mental health and well being, what would it be. And so based upon the feedback from existing clients, previous clients, and also friends and family in the poll around on LinkedIn, I created this support programme for people around the UK and also around the world, who are able to step onto this series of webinars and workshops, which are deliver via video and also on a one to one workshop basis, where we'll be tackling and dealing with some of their challenges which they might have faced a long time ago, in terms of their health and well being because a lot of times, the things in which we faced our the problems that we have Sometimes it might be through the loss of somebody, or it could be something that we saw. No, in our in our early years in our childhood. And subconsciously, we've repressed those memories and thoughts. And this then impacts us in later life. I help people who come on to the course to identify or them to identify some of the root causes of their problems, and give them sorts of coping strategies help and support. So they're able to hopefully glean a better quality of life.Stuart Webb  10:36Great, great, great use of LinkedIn. Get that get that feedback on what people actually need from from you? What a great use. Mike, I guess there must be a number of books or courses or programmes that you've taken part in yourself, which have really inspired you that you have you seen as a way to build up your own education is, is there something like that, that you'd like to share with the audience today, in order to give them a flavour of things that you've been learning or things that you've, you've discovered that you'd like to sort of bring into the bring to the audience?Mike Lawrence  11:09Yes, there's, there's a couple that come to mind. And it's always books, I'm always reading books, always learning. A lot of the there's a book sorcerer series by a gentleman called David and Eagleman is also been featured on BBC, you can see he's got some on YouTube, there's some videos that he's gotten also lots of, I think, some BBC iPlayer, as well. And he talks about the brain, and goes very deep into the brain and gets thinking about, you know, what's in there, and how and how it works, the mechanics of it all. And there's lots of aha moments, staying with the brain. Many people may have heard of Darren Brown. And there's some great two podcasts that I've listened to recently one's called boot camp up the mind, which is excellence, and boot camp of your life, which is really good as well. And again, he delves into the brain talks about some of the blind spots that we have, and, and how we think and how certain things that can influence our sorts of beliefs as well. And the final one I'll share with you is one called Lost. What's it called? Is it lost focus? I think it might have things called loss, I think it might be lost, lost focus. And it's written by a gentleman call yo Hannes, Johann Hari, h a r i. And this is for me, it's dynamite. Because when you read this, when you read this book, or I listen, or I did, I listened to it on an audible when I'm going walking. I guess you're thinking about how we use our time and where that time got bears word, where does time go? Because we say all the time. You know, if you love what you do, and I love what I enjoy doing throughout the day, and your end of the day, it's like, wow, you know, where's that time gone. But we can use that time more effectively. And when you break it down, and the amount of time is actually lost? Or as he would say, taken away? Then you calculate that time says, Well, what would I have done with that time? If I control it, you know, a lot better. And typically, you know, everyone's got a mobile phone. And the amount of times and there's lots of studies and research and he talks about this, well, the amount of time and switch is lost on looking at those notifications that keep coming up on a day to day basis. And also emails and you know, you are still at you're nodding your heads, and, and emails, and we're doing this podcast called like, remotely, and I've got notifications switched up, I've got emails, you know, I've got everything's switched off. In actual fact, I've had them switched off for about four years. And the amount of time the amount of control that I have now it is just, it's incredible. And you know, a lot of times when people ask me, you know, I'm being interviewed, and you might ask me, anyone in the future and says, you know, what tip would you give people, you know, in terms of the well being, turn the notifications offStuart Webb  14:28of that mic? And yes, you're right. I'm nodding because I too am a I do not have notifications on my phone, I guess. And you know, there are reasons for it. And, you know, we're going into what you said about Johann Hari, and I believe he was the guy that invented this thing called the Johari Window, which I've heard a lot about, which is, you don't know things about yourself. You've got to look at yourself in a different way in order to see it. But I'm very aware of the fact that notifications are one of those things which activates some very deep, old thinking in our brain I want to call them lizard brain, which is, you know, the crack of a stick in the in the woods used to be assigned for us to sort of get ready to run away nowadays, it's a being on a phone and activates all that same that same system in our body so that our our adrenaline is hyped up and we sort of get, get ready to either run away or fight. And what you don't need when you sitting watching the television and trying to relax on the day and decompress is things from your phone or when you're focused at work, you don't want to bring from your phone or thing popping up in the corner of your screen. So I'm like you, I now have a system where I, I, I have my email set as a calendar invite for myself, and I go and view my emails three times a day. And that's the only time I read email because otherwise, I'm focused on work. And when I want to actually sort of go on to social media, I use a technique you've probably heard of it called the Pomodoro Technique, my work for focus time, and then I give myself permission for a five minute break. And if I want to check Twitter, that's the time I check it. Or if I want to check LinkedIn, that's the time I check it. And I really don't do anything other than that. So I don't have notifications like you. And it has freed up hours of my week, it really has.Mike Lawrence  16:15It works a treat, because you probably well aware that in those those studies, that it highlights that when you if you've got the emails aren't if you're working away, and because you know, we talked about multitasking, and we all say that we are great multitaskers. And it breaks that myth by saying no, the brain doesn't work that way, you can only do one thing at a time. And those people who think they're great multitaskers, they take longer to do those particular tasks. And also, when you've got the if you're writing a document or a report, and that email pings up and it breaks your conscious because it activates that part and your brain was like, Ah, screw it, I need to go to that. So you start to write to that, then you then takes about 20 minutes, then to go back to that document to that that part of your mind, who was accessing to get all those nuggets information for you and your flow. You know, write that piece of work, it takes you 20 minutes to get back to that place again. Just JustStuart Webb  17:18brilliant love it might love it. We could talk about those techniques for about another two and a half hours, but I won't. Because you need to get on to something else, and you need to focus on your work. So let's just get to the final question. Mike, there is probably a question that you're thinking at the moment I wish he had asked me whatever that question is. So Mike, would you please tell us what is the question you would like me to ask you? And then once you've asked the question effectively answer it for us so that you don't leave us hanging with the with it with an interesting question. But no, no real fulfilment of the answerMike Lawrence  17:53is probably you probably mentioned it in the intro about being a red carpet.Stuart Webb  18:00You tell us what did you learn being somebody who helped holidaymakers through their what they hope would be a stress free time? How did you help them?Mike Lawrence  18:13I think it was to, they helped, I helped them in enjoy and have a good time, and have fun. And when you look all those years ago, at a very young age, the ability to be able to work and enjoy what you do and have fun and also and also impact positively and in people's lives in their own sort of health and well being and that was from the young generation all the way through, you know, to the you know, to the older generation, so all those generations and, and it helped me with my my confidence because prior to going there, I was probably an introvert and WhatsApp in an old steel town of Sheffield's and going to college and what have you around that when and just going and being flung into this space of over 5000 people who and who were there and spent a lot of money in those days and they're with their family expecting to entertain and expecting to be taken care of, you know, by these people, you know, these girls and boys in these red coats, and so something that it's live up so and, and the wonderful thing about it is that initially when I came out of working there I worked into I went into working in London in the legend creation industry when for whatever reason, I don't know what I wanted to be a manager in charge of people. And I found it very difficult in the first few years to adapt. Because I'd gone from somewhere where I was enjoying myself, I was having fun. And lots of people were, it was all positive engagement. There was no talk of mental health or wellbeing back then, because everyone was just having a good time, then we're going into the civil service, in local authority in London, it was totally different. And it took me a few years to actually adopt. And also, Stuart's, as I, as I tried to move through my career in management at it, I actually had to take off the fact that as a red coat on my, on my CV, it was fine in that was getting overlooked. And people felt as though that I wasn't saying management, managerial material, and that I didn't take the role seriously. And so I actually took that part out of it and just said that I worked in the leisure industry on the south coast, and left it at that wasn't until many years later that I set up my own consultancy company. And I was being interviewed on radio Sheffield, by a by a link be interviewed on radio Sheffield. And like yourself, he asked me the question, but he asked it in a different way. He actually said to me, what transferable skills did you did you learn as a red coat that you use in your business today. And that was like, ah, and there's lots because yes, I've got a lot you know, qualifications and Mental Health First Aid instructor and gone on lots of courses since then managerial courses and things around and complementary alternative therapies. But those skills that I learned back, then, you're able to communicate to people to talk to people understand people have conversations with people, you know, not on text or email, but communicate, and listen, because that and then to interact with people, and understand how they talk and how they feel and pick up on those things, you don't realise that you what you learn there, which then takes took me all the way through there. And, and it's one of the key attributes that I possess, when I'm working, you know, with, you know, with people now, it is one of the key things, because I was just gonna go on to say And finish in the, in my, you know, in some of the studies that I've done recently, I was surprised in one way that, you know, when we go to school, in the teachers house, it's taught how to read and write. But the amount of time in which actually is is put aside and how to listen, is very little.Stuart Webb  23:05Mike, that's a really interesting thing, too, that I started I interrupted you. I mean, it's interesting that you had to take away an element of your first part of your learning in your career, I similarly had to remove my, my, my, my scientific background, when I first started out as a manager, because people would often ask what somebody like you wanting to do a job like this. So you just take it away, don't you but, but I think that final point about learning to listen was probably the most the most interesting one that I think you you've hit upon, if we could just learn to listen to at a young age, you know, you're right. At school, we are not taught what we need when we get out into the real world, or we were not taught about that teamwork. We're not talking about that ability to communicate, we were largely sort of sat in silence listening to somebody who who feeds facts, we're not taught nearly enough how to listen to each other and, and something we learn far too late in life. And unfortunately, when we've learned it, we have ingrained behaviours, which we have to undo in order to be able to learn it properly.Mike Lawrence  24:13Absolutely, because the you know, we've all got our friend we want to be, you know, the social media is all about, look at me Look at me, like like like, and, and, and in reality, if some, in a lot of cases projects, a false image of actually who we are. But being a but in terms of a mental health and well being. Because, you know, a lot of the times when I meet people or see people, and you might say the same as well, and the first thing that we're saving, you know, English and British, we talk you know as to how are you? I'm fine and well, I'm okay. But oh We biggest a lot of times we we not? And we hope that, you know, we hope that people will respond, I'm fine. I'm okay. And well, you know, am I right? Because we were to say, actually, I'm feeling not very well. That's not what you wanted to hear.Stuart Webb  25:23We must stop, we could talk for hours, I will just say that I think there is some hope. My son who is 21 has a friend who has been to through some difficult medical problems just recently. And when he first reached out this, this young lad to my son, about a year or so ago, I said, Look, I've got a medical problem that I just I just haven't talked to many people. He's now got through that there's been surgery and things which which have helped him to get through this. He's not out of the woods, but he's, he's better. He sent a text to my son last night. And the text basically said, mate, thanks for being there. And just listening when I needed somebody to talk to. And I was just blown away that to 21 year old people, to 21 year old young men were able to actually do that gave hope for the fact that there is going to be a better view upon mental health in the future, because he really did reach out. My son was prepared to stand by and listened and helped him through and just, you know, went through it with him, you know, no matter how difficult it will seem. They just exchanged a series of sort of little text messages saying thank you. There's hope. Yeah, really, there is.Mike Lawrence  26:40And there is and we can't give up. And that's the you know, a great message. That there's always hope and we need to continue to believe that there is hope. And continue to strive to get that support from like minded people are going to listen and and be MBA and hold us accountable on on that journey, wherever we are.Stuart Webb  27:04Mike, let's, let's end on that. That's a brilliant, a brilliant endpoint. Listen, if people are watching, recording, listening to the recording, and the playback, if you want to be available to listen to really interesting conversations and pop in with questions and comments, with with interesting people like Mike go to this this list, which is HTTPS, colon forward slash forward slash TCA dot FYI, forward slash subscribe, that gets you onto our newsletter list. We will send you notifications before the broadcast, so that you can watch and listen and learn together with with really interesting people like Mike. Mike, I want to thank you so much for being here this morning and spending a few minutes with us. I know you're a busy person, and I know you've got a lot of things you've got to get on with. But thank you very much for your time.Mike Lawrence  27:58Thank you, Stuart. Appreciate it.Stuart Webb  28:00No problem. Thank you Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

Are you making sure to step into your greatness? In this conversation, Rylee Meek digs into what shaped and exposed him to a new way of thinking which has allowed him to live a life of abundance. We navigate into personal finance, education, parenting, Christianity, and business. This episode is full of inspiration, let's dig into it!Rylee is the host of the King's Council Podcast and founder of The King's Council, a Business Coaching Community that provides Training & Mentorship for Kingdom Entrepreneurs. In the last decade, Rylee has helped entrepreneurs scale their businesses, creating transformational wealth through his company, Social Dynamic Selling. Key Takeaways: Change your mindset and have your actions fill that mindsetEmbrace the thought that you have the ability to improve somethingFind a different path that allows kids to express themselves fully Actions bring clarity no matter what, even if it's a wrong actionA skillset that anybody should learn is how effectively communicateThe King's Council and its principlesTweetable Quotes:“You can be successful at a lot of things and still feel like a failure.” - Rylee Meek“As an entrepreneur, following your passion is not necessarily the best monetary thing for you to do.” - Rylee MeekConnect with Rylee:Head to The King's Council WebsiteListen to The King's Council Podcast Don't forget to visit: www.figuringitout.tv Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Daily Meeting - Personal Finances pt 47 Cures for a Lean PurseIncrease your ability to earnBob Proctor — What is The Law of Compensationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sdKmM3s788&t=2s The amount of money you earn is going to be in exact ratio for:The need for what you doYour ability to doThe difficulty in replacing youInsignificant wheels don't get the greaseYou cannot live a life in which you approach your life as an opportunity to increase your ability to earnIf you don't increase in value every area of your life, you're going to lose those thingsCompensation is anything you are in that has your attentionIf you have money problems, you have serious character problemsYou do not become the richest person in the world by thinking about saving moneyIn times of cutback, don't save; go make moreThe people who win during cutback seasons are the people who plant seedsCutting back is a vibration; it's an admission of “I don't have”Everyone wants to be on the mountain top; the problem is that gardens don't grow on the mountain topYou can only eat from the valleyThere's always somebody not being superstitiousBeing on the mountain top means you won already, but you can't keep “won already” to keep winningYou've got to go back to the valley and plant more seeds so you can eat on the mountain top longerEvery blessing you've gotten has come from the valleyStop hating those down periods in your lifePraise before your harvestIf you keep waiting to see what you're praising for, you're going to continue to wait to see what you're praising for Start thy purse to fatteningTake one-tenth of what you bring in and save it for the future. The book uses a coin analogy: for every nine coins you spend, take one and put it away for yourself.This is very sensible; a goal all of us should have.Pay yourself firstControl thy expendituresControl your expensesYou don't need everythingDon't buy frivolous things even if you have enough money to pay for them. Instead, make sure that you can continue to save one-tenth of what you bring in. For this reason, I write about frugality on The Simple Dollar.Make thy gold multiplyOnce you start to build up some savings, invest that money so that it will make more money for you.Another pretty clear point; if you start saving money, it shouldn't just sit in a mattress. Even a high-yield savings account is much better than that, and it can double your principal in about fifteen years.If you do not multiply your money, you're dead in the waterYou can have a lot of time and no money, a lot of money and no time, or a lot of time and a lot of moneyGuard thy treasures from lossNever lose moneyTo never lose money, you need a mentorThis one is interesting: you should only invest in things where the principal is safe. In other words, the book seems to discourage stock investing. I found this to be particularly interesting given that it was written in 1927, right in the midst of the first big American stock market boom. Of course, 1929 proved the author right.The more you multiply your money, the more you can go live your dreamsMake of thy dwelling a profitable investmentThe USA will allow you to write off a home, dollar for dollar tax write off up to $8 millionInsure a future incomeReal estate can be insuredInsure everything you have Increase thy ability to earnThe Goddess of Good Luck Lesson: Good luck favors the man or woman of actionA person of action is favored by the Goddess of Good LuckProcrastination upon decision-making only leads to regrets. Make decisions with all the good information that you have – either for or against an action – and carry out the decision. Indecisiveness does not bring good fortune.The more successful people you have around you, the better your garden isYou want to be a person who can nearby activate luck all the timeLucky people are always people who took actionThe more you're in the zone, the more Universe activates in that zoneGood luck hangs around actionImagine how good your life would be if you just activated good luckProcrastinators rarely get good luckThere's only 2 roads in life: the road to prosperity and the road to povertyThese 2 roads never cross and never go in the same directionThe moment you decide to change instantly, you're on the road to prosperityThe road to riches has nothing to do with the road to povertyClosing ThoughtsYou're going to be able to do great things poor or wealthyYou will get it one day; you're going to make itUnfortunately, you may take a longer road for you to get itThere are no mistakes If it takes you longer to get it, it's perfectIn the valley is where you truly become GodIn this present is only the deeds of your pastSometimes, you just have to walk out the nasty harvestRelease people from how you think they should respect youRelease people from the responsibility of doing right by youRelease yourself from what you've doneYou aren't making any money being mad that you don't have anyWhen you walk out that harvest, it'll come so fast you'll wonder where it was all those lean yearsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-secret-to-success/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

S3E50 06/27/22 Kriya/ Take a whiffMindset MondayWelcome Women In Leadership!Kriya-Yoga -Practice in actionA journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -ConfuciusMindset Topic: Take a whiffNothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains. -Diane AckermanWe are incredibly grateful to bring you Mindset Mondays! The growing table of community leaders is coming together on Mondays to talk about all things Mindset. We are not alone and together this helps us all stay focused on keeping our mindset going in the right direction.  Join  the conversation as we embark on a journey of growth and self discovery. Each week, we discuss different tools and how we can use them to improve ourselves and our lives and business each week. Watch the ripple effect of Leadership within our communities!Visit our Website to stay up to date on the exciting things happening. www.womeninleadershipbsmb.comBoost your Business with us! Become a Guest, Sponsor or AdvertiseSpace now available!  Please contact heather@womeninleadershipbsmb.comJOIN US https://www.patreon.com/womeninleadershipbsmb,Buy us a Coffee https://account.venmo.com/u/Charlene-Hoffman-5Our Cause for the Quarter is The Boogie Bin!In Honor of the Dogs of Podcast, Our Cause for the Quarter is The Boogie Bin!The Boogie Bin collects new and used pet supplies for small, local rescues via a network of donation collection bins located in businesses throughout Western Washington.Collect. Deliver. Repeathttps://www.facebook.com/theboogiebin theboogiebin@gmail.comEmpowerment SpecialistCharlie Hoffman https://linktr.ee/charlenehoffmanHeather Ross https://linktr.ee/rainbowpowersAmanda Haller https://instabio.cc/MomingschoolChaos CoordinatorBee Hoffman bee@womeninleadershipbsmb.comThank you for Joining our Table!Here on the Women in Leadership: Body, Mind, Soul and Business Podcast. We appreciate you. as you are and are very excited to include you at the table!. Please join us for the live discussion or the replay discussion! We want to hear from you too!#weeklyreading #growthmindset #keepmovingforward #womeninleadershipbsmb #read #books #yoga #sutras #pathoftheyogasutras #podcast #joinus #discussion #personalgrowth #businessgrowth #empowerment #women #womeninleadership #womeninbusiness #yogasutra #mindsetmondays #mindset #empower #womenempowermentSupport the show

Who is Jen?Living your Legacy while you are building it!Jen is recognized as an Influencer in her industry as the best-selling author of LAUNCH-How to Take Your Business to New Heights, top podcast host of Mortgage Lending Mastery, and highly sought out and charismatic speaker; speaking on stages with such icons as Darren Hardy, Tony Robbins, and Les Brown.Key Takeaways1. Our mess becomes our message,; it's the glorification of our busyness,2. Core values are convictions. What are your core values? What are the boundaries you've set and are you living up to them? Do you have the discipline to do that? Who are the mentors in your life, sometimes when you climb a ladder, you have to let go of people that help to get to each rung because they're not ready to go to that next level.3. Keep it simple by taking the time to slow down long enough so that you can speed up later instead of speeding up now so that you slow down everywhere.Words to live by : "We flatter those we scarcely know, We please the fleeting guest; And deal full many a thoughtless blow, To those who love us best.". ― Ella Wheeler Wilcox.Valuable Free Resource or ActionA free pdf at jenduplessis.com/7strategiesA video version of this podcast is available on YouTube : Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:6906980373092548608/_________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at  apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:1. Download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/1pageIt's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way2. Join The Complete Approach Facebook Group :  https://TCA.fyi/fb Connect with like-minded individuals who are all about growth and increasing revenue. It's a Facebook community where we make regular posts aimed at inspiring conversations in a supportive environment. It's completely free and purposely aimed at expanding and building networks.3. Join our Success to Soar Program and get TIME and FREEDOM. : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Success-to-SoarIf you're doing 10-50k a month right now: I'm working with a few business owners like you to change that, without working nights and weekends. If you'd like to get back that Time and still Scale, check the link above.4. Work with me privatelyIf you'd like to work directly with me and my team to take you from 5 figure to 6 and multi 6 figure months, whilst reducing reliance on you. Click on https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/DiscoveryCall  tell me about your business and what you'd like to work on together, and I'll get you all the details.————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSlife, core values, book, business, question, strategies, building, love, missing, jen, clarity, tire, living, clients, reading, tca, luxury, podcast, legacy, thoughtSPEAKERSJen Duplessis, Stuart WebbStuart Webb  00:22Hi again and welcome to It's not rocket science. I questions over coffee. I'm really, really pleased to be here with Dan do. Pettis is going to be talking to us about building our legacy was living it, which I think is going to be a great subject. Really looking forward to this. Welcome to the show, Jen, looking forward to having a conversation.Jen Duplessis  00:43Well, thank you, Stuart, I am absolutely delighted to be here today.Stuart Webb  00:47That's terrific. So let's start with the first question, which is, so who is it you're trying to reach and teach? And what is the problem that they have got?Jen Duplessis  00:57Yeah, so people that are most attracted to working with me are high level achievers who are missing something in their lives. They have the achievement. But now they're turning around and going, okay, something's missing, I thought this was going to be it. That's, that's the biggest thing that they're doing. And so that's what I help people with is find that something that's missing so they can find happiness. So canStuart Webb  01:22you give us some examples of those things that are missing in the ways that they just sort that out without getting any help? Because, you know, we so often think that we can do these things, and we so often fail. Yeah, you know,Jen Duplessis  01:35I think, you know, for me, and I'll give you my example, too, because this was my problem, our mess becomes our message, we know that, you know, it's the glorification of busyness, you know, and the way that I always describe it as if you think about a wheel on a car, you know, the steel, most people focus on the steel being their business, I've got to have this great business, and it has to be what great and perfect in my career, and I'm climbing the corporate ladder, and it's all about, you know, crawling uphill in sand, right? And then the outer part of it, the tire has its flat, it has nails in it, it's been treaded on right? And that becomes our personal lives. If we could just refocus that right and say, Okay, let's make the steel, our personal lives, let's make everything about our personal lives. Beautiful, like living a life of luxury. And I'll tell you about that here in a minute, the luxury of making the choice to have you first instead of your business. And then instead of just saying, Oh, well, I'll let the the business have the flat and the holes and all that stuff in it. What if we put a big four wheel tire on it? And it was just massive that business is Surette? You know, our personal life is surrounded by this massive business, it's ready for any terrain, on our way to success. And that's really what it's about is that we are so focused on success being a monetary and of course, we love making money, success being monetary, that we fail to look at what we're doing to hurt our personal lives. And so when we get to that success, we're like, that's not really what I wanted, I thought it would be different.Stuart Webb  03:12You know, you hit a real chord, in my, in my thinking, where you sort of mentioned the, the need for the sort of the personal life to be at the centre of things, because you're right, we so often push that to the extremity, we often look at it and think, well, that can come later, after I've got the business. But you know, in building, you have absolutely destroyed the ability, you've got to rebuild that personal life, haven't you unless it's let it's the strong core, your business will always suffer, it will always be the thing which is suffering, because you haven't got a strength or rely on when you reach those tough times or when the tide does go flat.Jen Duplessis  03:49Yeah, and I think that's where people are, you know, that's why I say they're missing something in their lives, you know, and this is why I always say, to build your legacy, while you're, you know, or live your legacy while you're building it, because so many of us I love that you said you know if this when that then I will you know those types of things and, and that really is about the life of luxury as well. And though I say it in that way, instead of a luxurious life, there's a different anecdote, anecdote that happens there, you know, living a luxurious life, people think of boats and cars and watches and you know, all these fancy things, but living a life of luxury. The picture that you would see is reading a book to your child, going on a date with your spouse, right? Having dinner with your friends, all the things that we always say, Oh, I you know when love going to dinner, we should do it again. And then nothing happens, you know, or taking a nap or reading a book or in my case, I'm a dancer, right? I'm a competitive ballroom Latin and swing dancer. So for me, I I want to get out I want to go and dance. I want to enjoy those things. And I want to live my legacy while I'm building it. I don't want to wait. And that's why what happens a lot of times people build That legacy, and then they're just not happy at all. They're they're missing something in their lives, they're missing a spouse because they went bye bye, right? Or their children are saying, hey, now we're too busy for you. So I want people to be able to make that choice every day to be, you know, have the luxury of spending time with your family, the luxury of having dinner with your spouse.Stuart Webb  05:22Yeah, it's interesting, you say that, and it once again, just sort of something which you said then, which really resonated, because I remember a chief executive saying to me not very long ago, he was struggling in his relationship with his wife. And he began to realise that Unfortunately, he couldn't cope. couldn't cope with balance sheets. And I thought that was really interesting saying that he said, I can't hold my balance sheet.Jen Duplessis  05:49Yeah, yeah. And, you know, and and, you know, at what price? At what price? Right. And for him, it's both sides. No.Stuart Webb  06:01Yeah, so so. So I guess, I guess there are things that you have got, which are valuable free actions that we can all take. And at this stage, I'm gonna hope that I'm going to click onto the right banner and show something which might just help us discussions. That's it.Jen Duplessis  06:16Yeah. Yeah. So so this is a free, just quick PDF, but in seven strategies to break through your business mindset. And it starts with because all of this starts with well, how do I get going? How do I make this? You know, not rocket science? It's easy, right? How do I make it easy? And so these seven questions, it's really an exercise a thought provoking exercise, where you'd want to spend some time, not just go in and fill it out. But thinking about, hey, what are my core values? Because all of this starts with if you're going to make you first, instead of second, all of this starts with what are my core values? What are the things that are important to me my non negotiables? Because when I asked my coaching clients, you know, tell me about one of your core values, they'll respond with family, as if it's a question. Well, I don't know, is that a core value? Because for me a core values conviction. And if my family is a core value, then I have to say no to my clients, and yes to my family. And I'll tell you about a quote when we finished, but you know, I have to be able to say no, to some clients, and yes to myself. And so identifying those core values to to really sort of phone a friend, you know, when every business decision, I make every decision even to be on this podcast, everything is does this affect my core values? Does this inhibit my core values? And so often, I could have said, you know, and you guys don't know or anything, but that isn't the case. But, you know, if my husband said, hey, you know, let's go to breakfast together this morning, right. And I had that scheduled. And the only time you could meet was this morning. Most people will say, Honey, I can't do it. Because I have a podcast, I would say, Hey, I can't do the podcast today, because I have appointment with my husband. Right? And I think that's a key differentiator. So that's what these seven strategies are is just for you to go through and say, Okay, what are my core values? What are the boundaries I've set in my living up to them? Do I have the discipline to do that? Who are the who are the mentors in my life, you know, sometimes when you climb a ladder, you unless you're a monkey, you can't be at the top and the bottom, you have to let go of people that help to get to each rung because they're not ready to go to that next level. Or maybe you hired a part time assistant, and now you need an executive assistant. Right? And so you have to look at all of those aspects. And that's really what this process is through those seven strategies just to make you think, start thinking about really are you doing on a daily basis?Stuart Webb  08:54Yeah, you know, it's interesting, and I don't want to take away from you seven strategies so slightly down if I'm saying wrong, but I remember many years ago, one of my mentors saying to me, the first thing that I should put into my diary every week is time with my family so that I've got it reserved before anybody comes and books a silly meeting that I really don't need. Yeah, that's a really that was a really key thing for me when I was when I was building my corporate career. It was I would have meetings already either with myself or with my family. So don't book me out for something that I didn't really need.Jen Duplessis  09:28Yeah, and I think so often we feel guilty and so you know, so I'm going to tell you this quote now because it's all about this but it's yeah, we feel guilty telling our clients you know, I have We flatter those we scarcely know we please the fleeting guests. But we deal many thoughtless blow to those we love the best. Oh, we don't think even one second about saying sorry. I can't make it to your recitals. Sorry, I won't be home for dinner. Sorry, I can't this but boy Do we please those fleeting guests and like we'll do anything jump through hoops for our clients. And the people that are really important in our lives, we just poopoo them away, right. And we have to reverse engineer that.Stuart Webb  10:13I love your mom. I think that was a brilliant quote, I shall find a way of getting that one on the wall later on this afternoon that will be over there in my jet. So let's go to the something that I think I can see over your left shoulder, which I'm hoping you're going to talk to us about now. The oneJen Duplessis  10:35on my left, where's my luck duringStuart Webb  10:38the Great the books and programmes that have affected you most? They it looks like that's one of them.Jen Duplessis  10:44One? Yes, that's one of it. Well, that's my own book. But, you know, books that have affected me the most, you know, Sharon Lechter, wrote Outwitting the Devil, which is part of Napoleon Hills, they found they found the manuscript not too long ago, it had been stored away for over 50 years. And he never published a book because he felt it was too much of a disrupter. So she went through the book, and then and then, you know, created her own thoughts behind it and stuff. I think, waiting the devil is probably one of the best things, it's not the devil you think it is? It's yourself. I think that's a really good one. And the compound effect by Darren Hardy. You know, I'm a priority management expert. And that is really what that's about is how do you manifest more out of the time that you have, instead of creating more time writing working longer hours? And, and I've had I perfected that, you know, I have four businesses that I run, and I still have a life of luxury.Stuart Webb  11:45Wow. Well, you just mentioned a book I haven't heard of, and that's pretty unusual. So I'm really, really intrigued to get hold of that one and have a look at that one. Because that is that's gonna be one that's gonna be on my reading list now. And I spent some time every day reading something. So that one's going to be on my list to get the edit as soon as possible journeys been real. It's been a great time having you and I'm not going to make you do the work. So there's a question that I guess you're thinking at the moment that you wish I had asked, and I haven't done so so far. So what's the question I should have asked you. And then obviously, once you've asked that question, would you answer it for us?Jen Duplessis  12:19Um, oh, my goodness. Yeah. And I, you know, I was thinking about this this morning. But it's funny, when you get into this, you're like, Oh, well, the he asked those questions. And those are questions. Um, what question Haven't you asked? Uh, you know, I, I don't think you haven't not asked a question right now that, you know, this is the message I wanted to share with people is that you know, we make life too difficult. We make business too difficult. Like you're saying it's not rocket scientists, you know? And I would say, the question is, how do you keep it simple, right. And, you know, for me it is you've got to have clarity. It all stems around clarity, it can come back to Oh, the why behind and the who and the what, ensuring the vision, all of that is important. You have to have clarity of what you want in this life, to help you stop eating soup with a fork every day with all of your activities. And that's what we tend to do, we're just eating soup with a fork and we're exhausted, and we're not filled or fulfilled at the end of the day. So keep it simple by taking the time to slow down long enough so that you can speed up later instead of speeding up now so that you slow down everywhere.Stuart Webb  13:42Jen, not only do I love your mom, I now think that you have just hit the nail on the head. I am all about clarity. I love clarity. And you have just made that wonderful Jen that has been such and it's an insightful and really wonderful few minutes spending time with you. Thank you so much for coming on and talking to us. Really appreciate your insights into this and not only have you given me a new book to read, I'm obviously going to have to get into gender classes book and really enjoy that because that sounds like a really wonderful read. Listen everybody listening if you weren't able to join us live today get listen to the to the podcast later and please rate and subscribe it but but if you would like to get on to the newsletter so that you get an A notification every Monday of who we've got coming on this podcast who's going to be here so that you can listen in live and ask questions if you want to get onto that newsletter by going to TCA dot FYI forward slash get scribe. That's TCA dot FYI, forward slash subscribe, Jen. It's been a real pleasure having you on. Thank you so much.Jen Duplessis  14:45Thank you so much. Thank you for what you're doing. It's fantastic. I love it.Stuart Webb  14:49I love I love your insights. That was absolutely wonderful. And I just encourage everybody get out there. Remember, you've got those seven strategies that you can go and get at and ask us those questions there are some hard questions you need to ask yourself about what you're doing to build your steel rim before you build your your business tire. So let's let's get out there and make sure we've got the right way around. Jen, thank you very much for your time. Really appreciate it.Jen Duplessis  15:14Thank you so much. Bye bye Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

Personal Finances pt 47 Cures for a Lean PurseIncrease your ability to earnBob Proctor — What is The Law of Compensationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sdKmM3s788&t=2s The amount of money you earn is going to be in exact ratio for:The need for what you doYour ability to doThe difficulty in replacing youInsignificant wheels don't get the greaseYou cannot live a life in which you approach your life as an opportunity to increase your ability to earnIf you don't increase in value every area of your life, you're going to lose those thingsCompensation is anything you are in that has your attentionIf you have money problems, you have serious character problemsYou do not become the richest person in the world by thinking about saving moneyIn times of cutback, don't save; go make moreThe people who win during cutback seasons are the people who plant seedsCutting back is a vibration; it's an admission of “I don't have”Everyone wants to be on the mountain top; the problem is that gardens don't grow on the mountain topYou can only eat from the valleyThere's always somebody not being superstitiousBeing on the mountain top means you won already, but you can't keep “won already” to keep winningYou've got to go back to the valley and plant more seeds so you can eat on the mountain top longerEvery blessing you've gotten has come from the valleyStop hating those down periods in your lifePraise before your harvestIf you keep waiting to see what you're praising for, you're going to continue to wait to see what you're praising for Start thy purse to fatteningTake one-tenth of what you bring in and save it for the future. The book uses a coin analogy: for every nine coins you spend, take one and put it away for yourself.This is very sensible; a goal all of us should have.Pay yourself firstControl thy expendituresControl your expensesYou don't need everythingDon't buy frivolous things even if you have enough money to pay for them. Instead, make sure that you can continue to save one-tenth of what you bring in. For this reason, I write about frugality on The Simple Dollar.Make thy gold multiplyOnce you start to build up some savings, invest that money so that it will make more money for you.Another pretty clear point; if you start saving money, it shouldn't just sit in a mattress. Even a high-yield savings account is much better than that, and it can double your principal in about fifteen years.If you do not multiply your money, you're dead in the waterYou can have a lot of time and no money, a lot of money and no time, or a lot of time and a lot of moneyGuard thy treasures from lossNever lose moneyTo never lose money, you need a mentorThis one is interesting: you should only invest in things where the principal is safe. In other words, the book seems to discourage stock investing. I found this to be particularly interesting given that it was written in 1927, right in the midst of the first big American stock market boom. Of course, 1929 proved the author right.The more you multiply your money, the more you can go live your dreamsMake of thy dwelling a profitable investmentThe USA will allow you to write off a home, dollar for dollar tax write off up to $8 millionInsure a future incomeReal estate can be insuredInsure everything you have Increase thy ability to earnThe Goddess of Good Luck Lesson: Good luck favors the man or woman of actionA person of action is favored by the Goddess of Good LuckProcrastination upon decision-making only leads to regrets. Make decisions with all the good information that you have – either for or against an action – and carry out the decision. Indecisiveness does not bring good fortune.The more successful people you have around you, the better your garden isYou want to be a person who can nearby activate luck all the timeLucky people are always people who took actionThe more you're in the zone, the more Universe activates in that zoneGood luck hangs around actionImagine how good your life would be if you just activated good luckProcrastinators rarely get good luckThere's only 2 roads in life: the road to prosperity and the road to povertyThese 2 roads never cross and never go in the same directionThe moment you decide to change instantly, you're on the road to prosperityThe road to riches has nothing to do with the road to povertyClosing ThoughtsYou're going to be able to do great things poor or wealthyYou will get it one day; you're going to make itUnfortunately, you may take a longer road for you to get itThere are no mistakes If it takes you longer to get it, it's perfectIn the valley is where you truly become GodIn this present is only the deeds of your pastSometimes, you just have to walk out the nasty harvestRelease people from how you think they should respect youRelease people from the responsibility of doing right by youRelease yourself from what you've doneYou aren't making any money being mad that you don't have anyWhen you walk out that harvest, it'll come so fast you'll wonder where it was all those lean yearsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-secret-to-success/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who is Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe?Aideen is an Intuitive Voice Coach, Mentor and Singer. She unlocks the mental and emotional blocks to being seen and heard so that you can speak up, Sing OUT and step forward in life with renewed faith in yourself.She blends her knowledge of psychology, spirituality and voice training to uncover the hidden treasure within your unique voice in music, life or business.Aideen can help you to sing & live joyfully by transforming your self doubt into self confidence!Key Takeaways1. We need to remember that we're here to serve others. And if they don't know about what you do or don't understand what you do and how you do it, because you don't speak up, you're letting a lot of people who could use your help down.2. Use positive affirmations to engage your thinking in positive thoughts - you become resourceful when you ask a positive question. So why is it becoming easier to use my voice? Why is my voice worthy of being heard? Why is my message important for my clients? Why is my confidence growing bit by bit?3. The reason that singing and music improves your confidence is because of the way our brains work. When musicians are tested on how they use their brains, it's actually been found that instead of just thinking logically in a linear way, you're more likely to actually problem solve with your whole brain, if you have studied music, or you've done singing.Valuable Free Resource or ActionA free online consultation and community for a free video series on building confidence in singing. All available on www.confidenceinsinging.comA video version of this podcast is available on YouTube : ————————————————————————————————————————————-Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at https://TCA.fyi/newsletterFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at  apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Here's how you can bring your business to THE next level:1. Download my free resource on everything you need to grow your business on a single page : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/1pageIt's a detailed breakdown of how you can grow your business to 7-figures in a smart and sustainable way2. 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Click on https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/DiscoveryCall  tell me about your business and what you'd like to work on together, and I'll get you all the details._________________________________________________________________________________________________TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSsinging, voice, question, book, resourceful, people, confidence, consultation, brain, bit, clients, dad, speaking, spending, podcast, exercise, hear, called, mailing list, mindsSPEAKERSAideen Ni Riada Wolpe, Stuart WebbStuart Webb  00:21Hello, and welcome back to it's not rocket science by questions over coffee. I'm not actually with a coffee at the moment, I've got a nice glass of lime water he hasAideen Ni Riada Wolpe  00:37great minds think alike.Stuart Webb  00:38So I'm here with AD newbie other Walpa I'm not going to try and pronounce anything better than that. 18. So if I've got colleges, but ad is a well, what can I say 18. She's an intuitive coach and singing coach, and I'm really looking forward to this particular discussion, because I think a dean has got such a great personality and such a lot of stuff to say on this, I think is gonna be really great. So you're an indeed, mentor, singer, I'm hoping we're going to get into how to unlock mental and emotional blocks to being seen and heard, so that you can speak up I think, is really a great thing for people who are running businesses to know about so 18 Welcome to It's not rocket science, five questions over coffee. Thanks very much for being here.Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  01:23It's an absolute pleasure. And thank you for having me. And I'm Hello to everyone watching.Stuart Webb  01:28Brilliant. So let's start with the sort of person that you try to help what's the what's the, the person you're trying to reach? And how do you sort of what are the problems they got? You're helping them to overcome?Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  01:39Well, I think we've all been there. But um, my I, the people that I help generate a bit frustrated, right? Because they have something that they want to they want to do with their lives, but they feel that they're being blocked in some way. So what happened for me was someone asked me 18, what's your dream? And I said, Well, I want to be a singer, but I can't do that. So basically, I shut myself down. And the reasons were many buttons, mainly because my dad felt that, you know, a career in teaching or marketing would be far more suitable, and gave me some advice, you know, that, you know, money without music, they don't kind of go together. So I am I had this block myself. So I understand when people come to me that they have this kind of wish to do something with their voice, whether that is to to work in their business, or whether it's to sing. And because I do a bit of both. And if they can unlock that part of themselves that's holding themselves back, then they can actually start to step into the spotlight or put their business into the spotlight, so they can help more people.Stuart Webb  02:53Tonight, it's it's so often that I look back and I hear this from clients of mine, we're trying to please our parents and our parents have somehow managed to stop us doing something that they're trying their best to protect us from doing. And yet at the same time, they've managed to protect us from doing it in such a way that there's really ruined us. So it's not unusual to hear somebody turn around and say my dad tried to help me, but somehow messed me up. Yes. I know, as a parent, I do my level best not to completely mess up. But I guess eventually, in a few years time, my son will be here on a podcast saying well, it was great, but my send your candour on path. So I'm so glad to come out of it. So So what are the things which you found that that people like entrepreneurs, or business owners, and even people in their personal life, have tried to do themselves to help before they eventually found you and found what you're trying to help them with?Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  03:47Well, I think for me and for many of my clients is we try to do other things and, or we try to take steps towards what we want, with the mental block still in our minds. So what I did was I started to think of my dad's advice as negative reinforcement. So think of positive reinforcement. Negative reinforcement is a bit like when someone says, I can't do that, and you go Halliwell, you know, so it's a bit of that, you know, push pull. And when you think of your parents, you know, they create this beautiful nest for us to live in, covered in feathers. But the Eagles actually put thorns around the edges of the nest. So when we get to a certain, a certain stage of our development, the parent parental view is actually at something that we have to fight that we're like, oh, this is annoying. This is like I don't want to be here anymore. So we have these things going on in our minds all the time. We have parts of us that are very reassuring to ourselves on parts of us that are giving us a hard time. But the it all is leading us to expand and to to figure it out. A new way of doing things, we're very stuck in our ways. And if we try to do something on our own, and it hasn't worked by doing it on our own, then sometimes getting support is an answer. If you've tried to do it, but pushing through, and it hasn't quite worked, then maybe you need to start being more in a receptive mode, which can mean you know, maybe internal beliefs changing rather than taking a lot of action. So there's there is looking at where you were, what you were doing, and, and, you know, having a conversation about something like that, like about, oh, my dad said this, or my teacher said this about my singing, I was told to lip sync, you know, just smell the words. So when we go back to those situations, and those, those crucial points, and even talk about them, and I learned to kind of accept and forgive those situations, then you can move forward in a new way. So doing it on your own doesn't always workStuart Webb  06:02like that. Let's, let's move into so what is it the that you tried out to do? And I know you've got a great website, I'm going to sort of just display it now, which is the confidence in singing.com. So what do you help people with what is there on that website that will allow people to start accessing some of that help that you've just talked about either self help or pushing through those sort of barriers that they know they've got, and they just want to be able to sort of release them?Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  06:28Absolutely. Well, I have, um, I have a video series for those those of you watching that maybe you want to enjoy singing and have a secret wish to sing. My video series is five steps to confidence in singing, you just sign up for my main my newsletter to receive that. I also do a free voice consultation. So if you're struggling to express yourself in other ways, and you feel like you may want to get support around that come and do a free consultation, it's you don't there's no obligation at the end. It's a short consultation, I'm very happy to offer whatever free advice I can. And then I am going I'm writing a book at the moment stewards Would you believe called start singing, so that I'm hoping will be out in the next few weeks, and hopefully, the next few weeks, so I have a goal to bring that out by the fifth of February. And I also one thing that I love is I do love reading. So I have a blog post on my website of the my my five favourite books or books that changed my life. And if anybody is interested in finding out where I've developed my philosophy, then those books really can reveal a lot.Stuart Webb  07:39Do you know something? I was just as you were saying that I think that that consultation you mentioned, you know, for people that, you know, they have to stand up and speak about their business, they have to stand up and just talk about what they do, it's a difficult thing for a lot of business owners to do. So it's you know, it's the one thing you hear, isn't it that many people sort of would prefer it, when it comes to the public eulogy or whatever, at a funeral, they'd almost fit, they'd almost be more fearful of that than their own being in the box at the front of the church. So, so just having a consultation, to enable them to get some tips on how to release the voice so that they're not afraid of speaking. So they're not actually caught by that fear that they're not going to sound strange, it would be a great way to sort of just start the process of being able to talk more confidently about what they do and down the business growth path.Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  08:29Absolutely. Because really, we need to remember that we're here to serve others. And if they don't know about what you do, I don't understand what you do and how you do it. You're letting a lot of people who could use your help down.Stuart Webb  08:42What a great philosophy, I love that you mentioned. So those books, and I'm not just going to come back to that one there. The the question that I asked everybody is was the book or concept or, or programme that really has been impactful for you that you want to share? So I suggest, you know, maybe that's one of those books, or is there something else you'd like to tell us about?Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  09:00Oh, I have to tell you about this, this, I have a whole new way of using, you know, affirmations, and it's something that I discovered only about a month and a half ago. So yeah, this is really life transforming. It's been transformative for me, and I've been sharing it with everybody I can imagine. So I'm going to explain why it works. So well. Our brain tends to answer the questions we ask us. So if I ask myself, Why am I so crap and speaking in public, it will find answers to that it will find the answer that well, your dad said that you were you know that you should just shut up. And or, you know, well I don't like the sound of my own voice or, you know, I maybe I'm you know, tooting my own horn or I'm too big for my boots, right. So we find the negative answers to the negative question. So this is a way to actually turn those things around. What I did was I made a list of all my negative questions. These include things like why don't I love living with my mother? All right, for instance, why is my husband indecisive? All of these questions, but two pages worth? And then I turned them into positive questions. Why is my husband so decisive? Why do I love living with my mother now here in Michigan. And what happens is your brain then searches for positive answers. And say in terms of living here, I realised that I hadn't put my own stamp on, on even this little office that I use. So I ended up in a local shop, I bought myself a few nice little trinkets, like a little globe globe to put in the, it's a beautiful sea green colour, I got one of my affirmation cards and framed and my beautiful sticker on the wall here. So you become resourceful when you ask a positive question. So why is it becoming easier to use my voice? Why is my voice worthy of being hurt? Why is my message important for my clients? Why is my confidence growing bit by bit? So any, any negative questions? You've been saying to yourself? Like, why would I be terrified to go on a podcast? Or switch it around to? Why would it be comfortable for me to go on a podcast, and you'll find that certain interviewers might be might be someone that you would be comfortable, or maybe it'd be more comfortable on an audio podcast and not a video. So we become resourceful. These are called App form, Asians. And the, the person who told me about it is a woman called Denise Duffield Thomas, who's Australian. But the book is written by Noah, St. John. And he is on Amazon, I got his audio book called The Great little book of affirmations. And I listened to that. And I am just loving it. Brilliant.Stuart Webb  11:50I love that. Well, that's that's one to stick on the on the list to go and get it immediately after this. Yeah, I'm aware that we're taking up valuable time. And I know you've got a singing lesson to go to pretty soon. Yes,Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  12:02yes, I'm actually going to teach my mantra class. So I teach mantras like, on and on Manny paddling on some of the spiritual side of things. So I have a class two classes a week that I teach like that, and I have one coming up.Stuart Webb  12:18Really? Well, we're gonna let you go to that. But not without first posing to you the the question that I should have asked you, which I've managed to sort of get out of asking this is work the way I only have to do thinking for four questions I made you do the question for the what is the question that I should have asked? And then please answer the question so that we don't end up in a situation where we're all wondering what you would have said.Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  12:41And I think the question you could have asked is, why is the singing improved confidence. And the reason that singing and music improves your confidence is because of the way our brains work. So I'm very interested in this, I studied psychology. And when musicians are tested and how they use their brains, it's actually been found that they integrate the right and left side of our brains more with more interactions. So instead of just thinking logically, and linear in a linear way, or just thinking creatively and in a random way, you're more likely to actually problem solve with your whole brain, if you have studied music, or you've done singing. So that's one way that I feel that singing really helps develop our confidence. It makes us more resourceful.Stuart Webb  13:32Well, with that I'm, I'm going to get immediate into into my singing mode. And I won't actually get you to it now. Although I do actually sing.Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  13:43I would love to do singing exercise with everybody.Stuart Webb  13:46Do you want to do that now? Yeah, why not?Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  13:49We all have to use our voices during the day. And we generally wake up pretty croaky as I did this morning. So homing is my favourite singing exercise because anybody can access it. And you can hum along with any song. So try this. Hmm, Mm hmm. So it's like exploring the higher notes. Mm hmm. Good eye wherever you get to it was perfect. And then down the way and then the second one that was good, down, you've probably got a few really good low notes down there. There you go. And then the second one is meow sounds meow sounds help move the larynx so that you can access high notes. So it's just like a scrawny little kitten meal. Yeah, there you go. And you do that new, high, medium and low. And you if you do even two minutes of those kinds of exercises in the morning, you will be able to speak more clearly your voice will be ready to deal with clients. If you're speaking in public it will help you to get your voice working.Stuart Webb  14:54Oh, hey, what a wonderful tip. That's, that's I think that's the first time on this podcast. Anybody has forced me to Meow sounds so what we do is on a regular basis, listen, this has been a fascinating discussion. Thank you so much for spending some time with us. I'm just gonna remind everybody if you would like to get on to the mailing list so that you hear about when people like eating, it's gonna come on and force you to do singing and speaking exercises in order to improve your voice. Get onto our mailing list by going to https colon, forward slash forward slash TCA dot FYI, forward slash subscribe, that's TCA dot FYI, forward slash, subscribe. 18. Thank you so much for spending a few minutes with us. Really appreciate you putting some some time aside to do this in your room with you're now much more comfortable in it because you've got the colours around you. Really appreciate this. And thank you so much for spending some time. I really appreciate that. Thank you very much for watching us. John Connolly says hello. Thank you, John.Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe  15:54Thanks, John. Bye, guys. Bye bye. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

Screening for diseases like cancer may seem a simple solution to catch the disease before it becomes serious. But in this episode we find out how complicated screening for cancer is. Show NotesWhen is screening for cancer the right course of action?LINK: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases/cancer/news/news/2022/2/when-is-screening-for-cancer-the-right-course-of-actionA short guide to cancer screening. Increase effectiveness, maximize benefits and minimize harm (2022)LINK: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases/cancer/publications/2022/a-short-guide-to-cancer-screening.-increase-effectiveness,-maximize-benefits-and-minimize-harm-2022 WHO Candid Conversations - Aron Anderson and Sue CohenLINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XavsJ1tc4iY

LAW 14 — CHAPTER 14: The Law of ExpansionGrowth Always Increases Your CapacityLEARN IT“Find The Edges and Move Them Out?”I. How to Increase Your Thinking CapacityA. Stop thinking more work and start thinking what works1. Capacity is not always about “more”. It starts with better.2. Ask these questions about what works:a. What am I required to do?b. What gives me the greatest return?c. What gives me the greatest reward?B. Stop thinking, can I? Start thinking how can I?1. The most common reason people do not overcome the odds is they don't challenge them enough.2. Ask this question: “What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?”3. Discuss this truth: “Self-limiting statements always work.”4. Remember, most systems in nature are on a constant readjustment to correct the direction toward the goal.a. Body temperature is regulated by always correctingb. A flower grows by always responding to the sun5. Don't confuse the need to correct with failure.C. Stop thinking one door and start thinking many doors1. There are ALWAYS options2. There is more than one way to do something successfully3. The odds of arriving anywhere increase with creativity and adaptability.4. Movement with intentionality creates possibilities5. Failures and setbacks can be great tools for learning6. Knowing the future is difficult; controlling the future is impossible7. Knowing today is essential; controlling today is possible.8. Success is a result of continued action filled with continual adjustments.II. How To increase Your Capacity for ActionA. Stop doing only those things you have done and start doing those things you could and should do.1. Will you continue to do what you have always done? Or try something new?2. What we should do can and will shift in importance.3. Expansion requires leaving your comfort zone4. Making mistakes is a sign you are actually doing somethingB. Stop doing what is expected of you and start doing more than is expected.1. We live in a culture that gives trophies for just showing up2. Expanding means we must do more than is expectedC. Stop doing important things occasionally and start doing the important things daily1. When is the time to not do important things?2. Remember, success is determined in your daily plans. “Measure Your Capacity”III. Expand Your Capacity – Expand Your ImpactA. Your impact is a direct function of your capacityB. There is nothing in your past that determines your future – Your capacity must grow.C. Ask yourself where your impact is right now – now ask yourself where you would like your impact to be. That difference is the limits of your capacity.LEAD IT“When you live this law, you will show others the way and they empower them toFacilitation Questions OptionsOVERCOME GROWING PAINS(Specific Steps to Amazing Growth)• Have you made the transition from “I Can't!” or “Can I? To “How Can I?”• Do some dreaming and then ask yourself:If I knew I could not fail, what would I attempt?If I had no limitations, what would I like to do?If money were not an issue, what would I be doing with my life?• Do these things seem impossible, or possible? If they seem possible, then you are ready to expand.• Give yourself an effectiveness audit so that you can be sure you are thinking WHAT WORKS instead of MORE WORK.• Think about your own behavioral patterns. What is working and what do you need to adjust? Use the criteria of “Required, Return, Reward” to help you make the needed adjustments. I am inviting you to check out my resources page. It is completely FREE and has a ton information and some downloads. You can find it at resources.xpansioncode.com.I will be releasing new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

If you head over to Adrienne Bennett's IG account, you will see why I had to have this woman on the show.  I'm not one for woo woo, but this woman shines.  She is highly radiant and all I wanted is for some of that to rub off on me.  When I reached out to her though, she said she doesn't read too much in the body acceptance space, which is interesting because her account is all about connection to the body.  I asked what she does read and she pointed me to this book.  I cannot wait for you to listen because this is a really vulnerable deviation from the normal fare on the pod.  Here are some things we talked about:Adrienne's journey to body connectionHow to find creativity on social media and why dancing is so much fun!How she found The Alchemist and its relevance in her lifeBrief synopsis of the bookWhat is a Personal Legend and how to connect that to your lifeA dream versus a purposeFat positivity and negative pushbackAdrienne's self-care practiceThe Crystal Merchant's lessonsAdrienne as The King of SalemWhy change is scaryThe importance of actionA language without wordsWhat is grounding and how to do it?Creativity as a tool for joyCan this book help on a body liberation journey?Keep reading everyone!LinksAdrienne's IG accountWill Smith on The AlchemistAs a Man Thinketh by James AllenFat Girl Book Club PatreonFat Girl Book Club FB group 

This was their moment of truth. They needed to face the biggest challenge their company had ever faced and it was going to take powerful leadership to bring them through it. As they entered the room for the emergency meeting, the CEO took to the platform, over 30 expectant and stress filled faces stared up at him, hungry for a morsel of hope and inspiration that they could get through this and win. He opened his mouth to speak and in a clunky monotonous voice said "Ummm.... erm... this is all quite challenging, isn't it? You're all doing a jolly decent job and if we're lucky, we might still all have our jobs next week. OK, well, chin up and off you go then." And that was it. No inspiration. The hungry were not fed but left wanting and it didn't need to be that way. If only he'd known how to inspire confidence and to become a charismatic leader. My guest for this episode could have saved that poor CEO and spared those stressed employees from a limp and uninspiring talk and turned it into something uplifting, powerful and charismatic.  Kurian Tharakan is an expert in charisma when it comes to leadership and is the author of the book The 7 Essential Stories Leaders Tell which is available for free to Kindle Unlimited members.In this episode: Why stories are so important to leadershipThe power of storytelling in salesA summary of the 7 essential stories charismatic leaders tellStory examples of the 7 meta-stories in actionA unique offer from Kurian to 5 of our listenersWhy religions keep spreading fastWhy atheism often seems less attractive than religionThe stories that lead a team to victoryand more besides in this fun and informative chat.If you want to take Kurian up on his offer and you are one of the first luckly 5 to do so, make sure you include that you got the offer from the Speaking Influence podcast and send your email to kurian@strategypeak.com and be sure to check out his website too.If you got some value from today's show, please share the episode with your network and feel free to let us know. If you would like to support the show financially, please visit our supercast link. Go and make great things happen.Grow your list today Start growing your list today for free with Convert KitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)

Huberman Lab Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Dopamine is not only associated with reward and pleasure but also triggers actionA dopamine spike is associated with a subsequent dopamine deficit where levels fall below baseline – this is the moment you chase more or ride out the tough partPleasure and pain work like a balance in the brain where one is only increased by reducing the otherThe initial entry point into drugs is often a desire to escape pain, not an attempt to seek pleasureYou can be addicted to anythingOnce you become addicted to something you are more vulnerable to addiction to other thingsTo reset the dopamine system and break addictive patterns: go 30 days without interaction with a drug, person, alcohol, social media, gambling, etc.“The first message I want to get across about social media is it really is a drug. And it's intended to be a drug.” – Dr. Anna LembkeOur collective mission should be to make sure we're finding ways to connect with others offlineRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThis episode I interview Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist expert in treating addictions of all kinds: drugs, alcohol, food, sex, video games, gambling, food, medication, etc. Dr. Lembke is also an expert in the opioid crisis, and the author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (https://amzn.to/3AHHGBp). We discuss the biology and psychology of why people become addicted to certain substances and behaviors and the key role that our "dopamine balance" plays in creating addiction. We also discuss the science and practice of how to conquer addictions, why people relapse and how to avoid relapsing. Dr. Lembke also shares her expertise on topics closely related to addiction such as community, shame and lying and she explains why telling the truth—even about the most basic things in daily life, adjusts dopamine levels in our brain. This episode is an important one for anyone struggling with addictions of any kind, for their friends and families and for health care professionals. It is also for anyone who has defeated addiction and is determined to stay clean. Last but not least, it helps explain why all humans do what we do, and how we can all maintain a healthy sense of pleasure seeking in life.   Thank you to our sponsors: ROKA - https://www.roka.com -- code: huberman InsideTracker - https://www.insidetracker.com/huberman Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/specialoffer   Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman    Supplements from Thorne: http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman    Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Twitter - https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab Website - https://hubermanlab.com Join the Neural Network - https://hubermanlab.com/neural-network   Dr. Anna Lembke Links: Website: https://bit.ly/3iPtGje   Stanford Profile: https://stanford.io/3AI9SEu  Dopamine Nation (new book): https://amzn.to/3AHHGBp    Timestamps: 00:00:00 Dr. Anna Lembke, Addiction Expert 00:02:25 Disclaimer & Sponsors: Roka, InsideTracker, Headspace 00:07:00 Dopamine, Happiness & Impulsivity  00:15:56 What Is Pleasure?  00:18:20 Addiction, Boredom & Passion for Life 00:24:00 Pain-Pleasure Balance Controls Addiction 00:29:10 Dopamine Deficits, Anhedonia 00:30:47 Are All Addictions the Same? 00:35:38 Boredom & Anxiety Lead to Creativity  00:40:35 Finding Your Passion Starts with Boredom & Action Steps  00:50:05 How to Break an Addiction 00:55:25 Relapse, Craving & Triggers 01:07:40 Can People Get Addicted To “Sobriety”?  01:11:45 Are We All Wired for Addiction?  01:15:57 Bizarre Addiction 01:18:14 Recovered Addicts Are Heroes 01:20:10 Lying, Truth Telling, Guilt & Shame 01:30:40 Clinical Applications of: Ibogaine, Ayahuasca, Psilocybin & MDMA  01:40:20 Social Media Addiction  01:51:25 Narcissism  01:53:30 Goal Seeking, Success & Surprise 01:58:10 Reciprocity 02:01:15 Closing Comments, Resources   Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.   Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com 

High School Sports Results and SchedulesBig 12 Football games cancelledHuskers in actionA college team opting to not play in a bowl game. Chiefs to face test in MiamiChiefs playoff outlook, who would they like to avoid early in the playoffs. Can the Steelers keep the #1 seed?KU & KSU hoops back in actionDuke cancels the rest of their non-con games. Reaction from Bill Self and Nate Oats.