Podcasts about Andy Johns

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer fits?In this episode, I'm joined by Andy Johns for a deep and honest conversation about the valley between two mountains — the liminal space between who you were and who you are yet to become.Andy spent 17 years in Silicon Valley climbing the first mountain of life: career, achievement, status, success, and external validation. But this conversation is less about the climb, and more about what happens after you step away. Because leaving an old life is not as simple as choosing a new one. Often, there is a long and disorienting middle — a space where the old identity has dissolved, but the next version of you has not yet fully arrived.Together, we explore what it means to sit in that unknown. The grief of losing the person you thought you were. The fear of no longer being valued in the same way. The body's withdrawal from stress, momentum and constant stimulation. The temptation to rush into the next thing just to escape the discomfort of not knowing.Andy shares with rare honesty what it took to stop performing, stop achieving, and begin listening to what his body, spirit and life were trying to tell him. We talk about perfectionism, burnout, addiction, faith, rest, service, money, and the strange freedom that can come when you stop trying to force a new mountain into view.This is a conversation for anyone who has ever found themselves between lives. For anyone who has left something behind, or knows they need to, but has no idea what comes next.The valley can feel like failure. But maybe it is also where we begin to become more fully ourselves.In this episode, we exploreWhat Andy calls the first mountain of lifeWhy success can stop feeling like successThe valley between who you were and who you are becomingWhy leaving an old identity can feel like griefThe body's withdrawal from stress, adrenaline and achievementWork, status and external validation as forms of addictionThe difference between failure and misalignmentWhat relationships reveal when your identity changesThe fear and freedom of saying, “I don't know what's next”Rebuilding self-worth through service, meaning and truthWhy rest is not laziness, but part of the healingHow to sit in the unknown without rushing into the next mountainChapters00:00 Introduction 02:00 The space between who you were and who you are becoming 09:00 When success stops fitting 18:25 The first mountain and the valley 26:10 Leaving an identity behind 31:20 Losing your sense of value and purpose 40:40 What happens to the body in the valley 50:30 Shame, addiction and survival patterns 57:00 Faith, spirituality and transformation 1:10:30 Rebuilding self-worth through service 1:20:00 Money, uncertainty and enough 1:27:30 The question everyone asks: what's next? 1:36:00 Rest, change and becoming 1:39:00 Closing thoughtsGuest Bio Andy Johns is a writer, former Silicon Valley executive, advisor and investor whose work now explores identity, healing, transformation and purpose. In his earlier career, Andy worked across some of Silicon Valley's most recognisable companies, including Facebook, Twitter, Quora and Wealthfront, where he served as President. After stepping away from a 17-year career built around achievement, status and external validation, Andy now writes and speaks about the inner work of leaving an old identity behind and navigating the uncertain space between who you were and who you are becoming.https://cluesdotlife.substack.com/About the Bountifull Podcast The Bountifull Podcast explores what it means to live a bountiful life through stories of creativity, connection, curiosity and resilience. With conversations spanning personal growth, mental health, mindfulness, emotional resilience and wellbeing, each episode offers honest stories and practical ideas to help us live with more joy, meaning and depth.https://bountifullworld.com/

Can achievement become a coping mechanism? In this classic episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and former Facebook and Twitter growth leader Andy Johns to talk about the connection between childhood trauma, anxiety, achievement, and self-worth. Andy shares how growing up with instability, loss, and trauma shaped his relentless drive to succeed, why panic attacks eventually forced him to confront his mental health, and how years of healing helped him realize that achievement and self-love are not the same thing. We also dive into PTSD, entrepreneurship, intrusive thoughts, overwork, and why so many successful people struggle to slow down even after they've reached their goals. Tune in to learn why healing is the most important achievement of all. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician's Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl's limited-time offer before it's gone. Visit hipebl.ai today. In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 What's the connection between achievement and self-worth? 05:00 What "growth" really means in the startup world. 07:15 Why entrepreneurs are more likely to struggle with mental health conditions. 08:45 How anxiety can fuel exceptional performance and success. 15:00 Why speaking publicly about mental health felt so risky. 18:30 What are intrusive thoughts? 20:30 How childhood trauma can shape adult anxiety and depression. 25:15 The childhood experiences that contributed to Andy's PTSD. 30:15 When does achievement become an addiction? 34:15 How to recognize when overachievement is masking emotional pain. 35:45 Why mental health is about more than brain chemistry. 36:45 What is the biopsychosocial model of mental health? 38:15 How your experiences shape the way you think, feel, and live. Resources + Links Read Andy's writing at https://andyjohns.substack.com Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Andy: on LinkedIn @andrewjohns + Substack @cluesdotlife

Scott Meyer is back with more data to share on how younger subscribers feel about broadband pricing, customer attitudes toward satellite and cellular service and more. Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2026!Find the full 2026 Rural Broadbrand Subscriber Survey here: https://www.innovsys.com/innovsys/2026-rural-subscriber-study-2/ 

Erika Nelson of Lynxx Networks talks about the KPIs broadband providers should be paying attention to. From market share and ARPU to digital analytics and customer reviews, Erika shares how her team uses data to guide decisions and measure success. 

Shelly Hansel, public relations director at SCTelcom, discusses creative ways cooperatives can incentivize employees and strengthen company culture. From referral bonuses to “Going the Extra Mile” awards and even monthly half-days off, Shelly shares how recognition, trust and leadership at every level help build a team of people who want to stay at the company for decades.

Andy Johns is joined by Chris Townson, CEO of West Carolina and Upcountry Fiber, to talk about what makes a strong partnership. Chris shares candid lessons from working with telcos, electrics and municipalities—including how to evaluate opportunities, align missions, manage egos and build lasting agreements.Recorded live at the Calix ConneXions conference.

As a writer on shows like Paw Patrol, Spirit Rangers and Cocomelon Lane, Joey Clift shares some of the keys to reaching the youngest audiences. Joey will be a speaker at StoryConnect 2026.

Integrative mental health is crucial for anyone seeking to move beyond traditional, purely materialistic approaches to emotional and psychological well-being. Host Timothy J. Hayes, PsyD. speaks with Andy Johns, former high-achieving Silicon Valley executive and now Co-Executive Director of the Integrative Mental Health University (IMHU). Andy details his transformative personal journey—from a 17-year tech career to a profound spiritual emergence and healing from childhood trauma—to illustrate IMHU's mission of evolving mental health care. He shares essential steps for lasting wholeness, emphasizing non-ordinary states of consciousness, the body's innate wisdom for trauma release, and key self-care protocols like diet and nervous system grounding.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

Casey French, marketing and PR director at CASSCOMM discusses how branding goes beyond a logo to include community engagement, co-branding, locally produced video and creative mascots, like their superhero, “Gigabolt.”

Since early 2025, federal agencies have shifted their research priorities, cutting or freezing grants that many UNC researchers depend on. Those changes have forced researchers across campus to adjust their projects, rewrite proposals and search for new funding. Professor of Nutrition at the Gillings School of Public Health Alice Ammerman describes how the shake-up has disrupted her community-based research. Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Andy Johns explains how these federal shifts are reshaping UNC's research enterprise and how the University is responding. 111 grants were terminated, leading to $38 million of lost funding as of Sept. 2, 2025. Alice Ammerman was interviewed Sept. 3. Andy Johns was interviewed Sept. 2. Audio story by Kshitiz Adhikari. Produced by Amelie Fawson. Photo by Amina Williams.

In her recently published book, “Personal Branding for Introverts,” Goldie Chan outlines how to remain true to yourself, while taking strategic steps to improve your network and reputation. Goldie previews the book and her session at StoryConnect 2026 in this episode. Link to purchase the book: https://a.co/d/85WjjJa.

In what's become an annual tradition, hosts Megan McKoy-Noe and Andy Johns share the mics to discuss major takeaways from last week's Calix ConneXions conference. Ding!

HTC has consolidated its broadband speeds to two plans: 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps. How did it get there, and what are the advantages of simplifying its speed packages?

The Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi band together to go beyond Youth Tour with their Learn. Grow. Experience. initiative, including Cooperative University.Notes: Filmed at CONNECT.

Data-driven marketer Tim Gilford shares which metrics and data points he's watching in order to track progress and make strategic decisions.Special Recording: Live at the NTCA Sales and Marketing Conference

Innovative Systems' annual Rural Subscriber Study asked participants new questions about LEO satellite providers indicating growing competition for rural ISPs.Recorded Live at the 2025 NTCA Sales and Marketing Conference

Bob Dahlstrom launched and co-hosts the Valley's Bits, Bytes & Banter podcast for Valley TeleCom. He shared the ups and downs of podcasting with our live StoryConnect audience.Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025

East Mississippi Connect has been using digital advertising to surgically target communities and potential subscribers as its fiber optic service rolled out across its service territory. Julie Boles shares what's worked and what lessons she's learned along the way.Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025

Are you ready to reimagine your annual meeting? In Montana, Flathead Electric's team was challenged by the board to reach more members. Hear how incorporating an energy expo, interactive videos and staff experts adds value to your event.

David Naylor co-authored a book about Rayburn Electric Cooperative with a focus on how the cooperative realigned its core values to push for innovation throughout the organization.The book is available on Amazon, https://a.co/d/dYuErZ0.

Debra Weller says stories can not only help you connect with your audience, but can also help them remember what you have to say. Weller, who will be speaking at Pioneer's StoryConnect 2025 in St. Augustine, Florida, also provides tips for overcoming nerves and delivering your message.

Seeking to engage younger members, Kankakee Valley REMC launched a Junior Board program to introduce high school students in the co-op's operations.

Andy Johns, father of viral sensation John, rings in to speak with Jacqui Felgate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business customers need reliability, flexibility and simple billing. Delivering and communicating about those value adds can lead to long-lasting customer relationships.

Calix's Joe Kohegyi says competing on price and speed is a recipe for failure. Modern consumers want value in their connection and smart broadband marketers are working to communicate the value they deliver.

Clever marketing campaigns are fun, but they are ineffective unless staff and sales processes are aligned behind them.

Facing increasing costs and angry subscribers, many broadband providers are looking to drop TV service. Ending linear video service in a strategic way can leave customers and broadband providers in a better way—as long as it's done in a smart way.

Michael Margolis has been a UX research partner at Google Ventures (GV) for nearly 15 years. He has developed a unique approach to helping startups identify their “bullseye customer”—the specific subset of their target market who initially is most likely to adopt their product. Michael has conducted over 300 hands-on research sprints with GV portfolio companies across various industries and helped develop the “design sprint” process made famous by the book Sprint. In our conversation, we discuss:• The step-by-step process of running a bullseye customer sprint• The most common mistakes founders make when picking their first customers• Practical tips for conducting effective customer interviews• How to create simple but effective prototypes for user research• The power of “watch parties” in aligning teams around customer insights• How to apply these methods beyond typical tech startups—Brought to you by:• Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments• Paragon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers want• Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growth—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/finding-your-bullseye-customer-michael-margolis—Where to find Michael Margolis:• X: https://x.com/mmargolis• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmargolis/• Website: https://www.learnmorefaster.com/• Medium: https://medium.com/@mmargolis—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Michael's background(09:11) Bullseye customers vs. ideal customer profiles (ICPs)(12:32) An overview of the bullseye customer sprint(20:56) When to use the bullseye customer sprint(22:19) Step one: Agree on goals and key questions(23:48) Step two: Define your bullseye customer(25:52) The importance of a narrow target audience(29:00) An example of step two in action(38:24) Narrowing attributes and exclusion criteria(43:28) Step three: Recruiting and compensating participants(56:11) Step four: Creating effective prototypes(01:01:10) Step five: Drafting your interview guide(01:08:49) Step six: The watch party method(01:19:40) Common pitfalls and final thoughts(01:24:43) Closing thoughts and where to find Michael—Referenced:• Learn More Faster: How to Find Your Bullseye Customer and Their Perfect Product: https://www.learnmorefaster.com• Alcoa: https://www.alcoa.com• Dupont: https://www.dupont.com• Ericsson: https://www.ericsson.com• Google Ventures: https://www.gv.com/• Kate Aronowitz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katearonowitz/• Vanessa Cho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veecho/• How to kickstart and scale a consumer business—Step 2: Identify your super-specific who: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/consumer-business-super-specific-who• When enough is enough | Andy Johns (ex-FB, Twitter, Quora): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/when-enough-is-enough-andy-johns• Zipline for health care: https://www.flyzipline.com/solutions/healthcare• Jobs to Be Done framework: https://www.christenseninstitute.org/theory/jobs-to-be-done• User Interviews: https://www.userinterviews.com/• Respondent: https://www.respondent.io/• Flatiron Health: https://flatiron.com/• How to identify your ideal customer profile (ICP): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-identify-your-ideal-customer• Gong: https://www.gong.io• Linear: https://linear.app• Gusto: https://gusto.com/• Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling: https://bookshop.org/p/books/humble-inquiry-second-edition-the-gentle-art-of-asking-instead-of-telling-edgar-h-schein/14739375• Figma: https://www.figma.com—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Mike Teegarden is retiring from Pioneer after 31 years of telling stories, first through his photography and then through his editorial leadership. Mike joins “The StoryConnect Podcast” to discuss lessons learned from photography to leadership to storytelling.

Incorporating humor into broadband marketing has skyrocketed sales at Co-Mo Communications over the past several years. How did dino-riding Chip Thunder go from a short-lived advertisement to a beloved character among subscribers? Listen to the story on this podcast episode!Find Chip Thunder videos on YouTube.

The era of selling broadband based on speed alone is over. At Calix ConneXions 2024, industry leaders focused on subscriber experience and community connection to drive rural broadband success. From outdoor Wi-Fi innovations to strategic planning shifts, here's what's next for rural broadband providers.

Clark Public Utilities has been surveying its customers since the 1960s. How have the valuable insights gleaned from surveys helped the utility successfully serve its community? Customer Experience Manager Cameron Daline tells us on this podcast episode.

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim Key Takeaways Check out the episode pageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgJonny Miller is the founder of Nervous System Mastery, a course that has helped hundreds of founders and tech leaders cultivate calm, reduce nervousness, enhance resilience, and elevate their sense of aliveness. Having personally benefited from Jonny's teachings, I'm especially excited to have him on the show. In this episode, we discuss:• How shifting your focus from the mind to the body can help ease nervousness• The power of breath in changing states• The importance of “interoception”• Specific breathing exercises to both calm and excite your nervous system• The A.P.E. (awareness, posture, and emotion) framework for recognizing body signals• The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon• The concept of emotional debt and how to release it• The competitive advantage of feeling emotions—Jonny's five-week boot camp, Nervous System Mastery, will equip you with evidence-backed protocols to cultivate greater calm and agency over your internal state. Learn to rewire maladaptive stress responses and improve your sleep (use code LENNY for $250 discount). Apply here.—Brought to you by:• Teal—Your personal career growth platform• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.• Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/managing-nerves-anxiety-and-burnout—Where to find Jonny Miller:• X: https://twitter.com/jonnym1ller• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnym1ller/• Website: https://www.jonnymiller.co/• Podcast: podcast.curioushumans.com • Email: jonny@curioushumans.com• Course: https://nsmastery.com/lenny—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Jonny's background(07:19) The bottom-up approach to nervousness and anxiety(09:42) The power of breath in changing states(11:47) The concept of state over story(13:56) Personal experiences with nervousness(15:01) Breathing exercises to calm you down(20:40) The “espresso” breath exercise to give you energy(25:44) Interoception and the A.P.E. framework(34:47) The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon(37:40) Recognizing emotional debt and avoiding burnout(40:47) Using somatic-oriented therapy for healing(45:26) Telltale signs of emotional debt(48:13) The competitive advantage of “feeling the feels”(50:20) Advice for people overwhelmed by stimuli(52:36) The NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice for emotional release(55:38) Daily practices for emotional well-being(58:23) Thoughts on meditation(01:01:26) The Body Keeps the Score(01:01:58) Contrarian corner(01:04:43) Lightning round—Jonny's If [This] Then [Breathe] Recipes:• If [overwhelmed], then [hum]• If [anxious], then [breath of calm]• If [lethargic], then [espresso breath]—Referenced:• The Operating Manual for Your Nervous System: https://every.to/p/the-operating-manual-for-your-nervous-system• Afferent vs. Efferent Neurons: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/afferent-vs-efferent-neurons• Insular cortex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insular_cortex• Jonny's TED Talk, “The gifts of grief”: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonny_miller_the_gifts_of_grief/details• Humming (Simple Bhramari Pranayama) as a Stress Buster: A Holter-Based Study to Analyze Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Parameters During Bhramari, Physical Activity, Emotional Stress, and Sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10182780/• 14-Minute Guided NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjXX2c72fYY• Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Physiological Sigh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZKIupBUuc• Interoception: the hidden sense that shapes well-being: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/15/the-hidden-sense-shaping-your-wellbeing-interoception• Exteroception: https://dictionary.apa.org/exteroception• Interoceptive Awareness and ADHD: https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/interoceptive-awareness-and-adhd/• Childhood Trauma Affects Stress-Related Interoceptive Accuracy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6813623/• The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Hour-Between-Dog-Wolf-Transforms/dp/0143123408• Somatic Experiencing: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/• Hakomi Institute: https://hakomiinstitute.com/• Decisions and Desire (about Antonio Damasio's work): https://hbr.org/2006/01/decisions-and-desire• When enough is enough | Andy Johns (ex-FB, Twitter, Quora): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/when-enough-is-enough-andy-johns-ex-fb-twitter-quora/• What Is Yoga Nidra?: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-yoga-nidra• Becoming Fully Yourself, What AI Wants, Family Rituals & Rites of Passage, with Kevin Kelly: https://podcast.curioushumans.com/episodes/becoming-fully-yourself-what-ai-wants-rites-of-passage-with-kevin-kelly• Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/• The Power of Sensations: Intermediate's Vipassana Body Scan: https://insighttimer.com/carola.ananda/guided-meditations/the-power-of-sensations-intermediates-vipassana-body-scan-meditation• Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0670785938• Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X• Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words: https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/04/29/david-whyte-consolations-words/• The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success: https://www.amazon.com/15-Commitments-Conscious-Leadership-Sustainable/dp/0990976904/• The Conscious Leadership Group: https://conscious.is/• Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Recapture-Rapture-Rethinking-Death-World/dp/0062905465• Kubo and the Two Strings on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Kubo-Two-Strings-Charlize-Theron/dp/B01K5BSWX0• Wolfwalkers on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wolfwalkers/umc.cmc.amuoq00hqelfi98j0gvg641x• Scavengers Reign on Max: https://www.max.com/shows/scavengers-reign/50c8ce6d-088c-42d9-9147-d1b19b1289d4• Jerry Colonna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-colonna-reboot/• Ra Optics “Sunset” blue-light blockers: https://raoptics.com/collections/night-lenses• Nurosym vagal stimulation device: https://my.nurosym.com/vns1564/• Pulsetto vagal stimulation device: https://pulsetto.tech/new-year/?gc_id=20124962116&h_ad_id=686249897188&gad_source=1• Apollo vagus nerve stimulator: https://apolloneuro.com/products/apollo-wearable—Additional research:• Cellular allostatic load is linked to increased energy expenditure and accelerated biological aging: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306453023003001• Somatic experiencing: using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00093/full• Relationship between interoception and emotion regulation: New evidence from mixed methods: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032718323723• Out-of-the-blue panic attacks aren't without warning: body sends signals for hour before: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21783179/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

It's difficult to have happy customers if you have unhappy staff. Dr. Trish Holliday and Brent Baker of NES talk about the connection between the two and how to improve both.

Mountain Rural Telephone wanted to educate members about Wi-Fi, broadband and the capabilities they provide. So working with local businesses, they built a campaign around World Wi-Fi Day in June.

With about two months to go before the Oct. 10 broadband label deadline, Dounia Chikhoune, from JSI, shares insights about on what she's seen big and small ISPs do to be ready.

SkyLine/SkyBest doesn't let the fact that they are a member-owned telephone cooperative in the North Carolina mountains stop them from fighting hard against big competitors in the search rankings. Edward Hinson shares examples of what they've done to move up in the rankings and why it's worth it.

Flint Energies has started a matching grant program with artists and community groups to paint murals in towns around its service territory. In addition to adding beauty to the community, they're seeing positive economic impacts.

For the second year in a row, price was not the No. 1 concern for respondents in Innovative Systems' annual broadband survey. What is it that matters most? This episode also includes notes on bundling, social media platform usage, streaming options and communication preferences.Special: Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2024!

Allison Young and the Kauai team just won an NRECA Spotlight award for their internal newsletter and intranet. What's their secret for engaging internal communications?Special: Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2024!

On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast  we take you back to 1991 for the release of what many fans say was Van Halen's last "good" album. For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge spawned 5 top 10 singles and an MTV video award, not bad for an album universally panned by the critics! #vanhalen #shredguitar #sammyhagar       Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Rock & Roll Machine,  Wayne Kramer, Chris Martin's '58 Les Paul, Mark Knopfler's Christie's Aucion,  International Guitar Rock Day: https://www.grooveyardrecords.com/, The Lord of Misrule, TAXI, Pete Townsend's advice to Neil Young, SUper Bowl halftime show Mr Pittsburgh: The Greatest Night In Pop, Lily: Madonna, Living Color, Extreme   For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge;   Title is a response to the PRC 3rd number one album in a row a year in the making hagar going through a hard time in marriage right now, last song completed but started before hagar was in the band produced by Andy Johns and Ted Templemen ed's gear   Poundcake Spanked Right Now   YouTube(ers)       reference:   https://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-for-unlawful-carnal-knowledge/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Unlawful_Carnal_Knowledge https://projectevh.com/2015/10/21/for-unlawful-carnal-knowledge/         New & Notable:   Kevin: Pearl Jam; Dark Matter Loudini:  Aristocrats; Aristoclub Lily: Ronin; Valak     Loudini's Great Moments in YouTube:     This Day In Music https://www.thisdayinmusic.com   top40weekly.com   Viewer's Comments   Offer:   Get a FREE EP HERE: http://LouLombardiMusic.com if  you love great guitar driven rock from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even  today, you will want to get my EP "The Bad Years". Get your copy while  supplies last!

Jonny Miller is the founder of Nervous System Mastery, a course that has helped hundreds of founders and tech leaders cultivate calm, reduce nervousness, enhance resilience, and elevate their sense of aliveness. Having personally benefited from Jonny's teachings, I'm especially excited to have him on the show. In this episode, we discuss:• How shifting your focus from the mind to the body can help ease nervousness• The power of breath in changing states• The importance of “interoception”• Specific breathing exercises to both calm and excite your nervous system• The A.P.E. (awareness, posture, and emotion) framework for recognizing body signals• The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon• The concept of emotional debt and how to release it• The competitive advantage of feeling emotions—Jonny's five-week boot camp, Nervous System Mastery, will equip you with evidence-backed protocols to cultivate greater calm and agency over your internal state. Learn to rewire maladaptive stress responses and improve your sleep (use code LENNY for $250 discount). Apply here.—Brought to you by:• Teal—Your personal career growth platform• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.• Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Jonny Miller:• X: https://twitter.com/jonnym1ller• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnym1ller/• Website: https://www.jonnymiller.co/• Podcast: podcast.curioushumans.com • Email: jonny@curioushumans.com• Course: https://nsmastery.com/lenny—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Jonny's background(07:19) The bottom-up approach to nervousness and anxiety(09:42) The power of breath in changing states(11:47) The concept of state over story(13:56) Personal experiences with nervousness(15:01) Breathing exercises to calm you down(20:40) The “espresso” breath exercise to give you energy(25:44) Interoception and the A.P.E. framework(34:47) The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon(37:40) Recognizing emotional debt and avoiding burnout(40:47) Using somatic-oriented therapy for healing(45:26) Telltale signs of emotional debt(48:13) The competitive advantage of “feeling the feels”(50:20) Advice for people overwhelmed by stimuli(52:36) The NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice for emotional release(55:38) Daily practices for emotional well-being(58:23) Thoughts on meditation(01:01:26) The Body Keeps the Score(01:01:58) Contrarian corner(01:04:43) Lightning round—Jonny's If [This] Then [Breathe] Recipes:• If [overwhelmed], then [hum]• If [anxious], then [breath of calm]• If [lethargic], then [espresso breath]—Referenced:• The Operating Manual for Your Nervous System: https://every.to/p/the-operating-manual-for-your-nervous-system• Afferent vs. Efferent Neurons: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/afferent-vs-efferent-neurons• Insular cortex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insular_cortex• Jonny's TED Talk, “The gifts of grief”: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonny_miller_the_gifts_of_grief/details• Humming (Simple Bhramari Pranayama) as a Stress Buster: A Holter-Based Study to Analyze Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Parameters During Bhramari, Physical Activity, Emotional Stress, and Sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10182780/• 14-Minute Guided NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjXX2c72fYY• Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Physiological Sigh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZKIupBUuc• Interoception: the hidden sense that shapes well-being: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/15/the-hidden-sense-shaping-your-wellbeing-interoception• Exteroception: https://dictionary.apa.org/exteroception• Interoceptive Awareness and ADHD: https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/interoceptive-awareness-and-adhd/• Childhood Trauma Affects Stress-Related Interoceptive Accuracy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6813623/• The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Hour-Between-Dog-Wolf-Transforms/dp/0143123408• Somatic Experiencing: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/• Hakomi Institute: https://hakomiinstitute.com/• Decisions and Desire (about Antonio Damasio's work): https://hbr.org/2006/01/decisions-and-desire• When enough is enough | Andy Johns (ex-FB, Twitter, Quora): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/when-enough-is-enough-andy-johns-ex-fb-twitter-quora/• What Is Yoga Nidra?: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-yoga-nidra• Becoming Fully Yourself, What AI Wants, Family Rituals & Rites of Passage, with Kevin Kelly: https://podcast.curioushumans.com/episodes/becoming-fully-yourself-what-ai-wants-rites-of-passage-with-kevin-kelly• Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/• The Power of Sensations: Intermediate's Vipassana Body Scan: https://insighttimer.com/carola.ananda/guided-meditations/the-power-of-sensations-intermediates-vipassana-body-scan-meditation• Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0670785938• Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X• Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words: https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/04/29/david-whyte-consolations-words/• The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success: https://www.amazon.com/15-Commitments-Conscious-Leadership-Sustainable/dp/0990976904/• The Conscious Leadership Group: https://conscious.is/• Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Recapture-Rapture-Rethinking-Death-World/dp/0062905465• Kubo and the Two Strings on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Kubo-Two-Strings-Charlize-Theron/dp/B01K5BSWX0• Wolfwalkers on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wolfwalkers/umc.cmc.amuoq00hqelfi98j0gvg641x• Scavengers Reign on Max: https://www.max.com/shows/scavengers-reign/50c8ce6d-088c-42d9-9147-d1b19b1289d4• Jerry Colonna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-colonna-reboot/• Ra Optics “Sunset” blue-light blockers: https://raoptics.com/collections/night-lenses• Nurosym vagal stimulation device: https://my.nurosym.com/vns1564/• Pulsetto vagal stimulation device: https://pulsetto.tech/new-year/?gc_id=20124962116&h_ad_id=686249897188&gad_source=1• Apollo vagus nerve stimulator: https://apolloneuro.com/products/apollo-wearable—Additional research:• Cellular allostatic load is linked to increased energy expenditure and accelerated biological aging: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306453023003001• Somatic experiencing: using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00093/full• Relationship between interoception and emotion regulation: New evidence from mixed methods: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032718323723• Out-of-the-blue panic attacks aren't without warning: body sends signals for hour before: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21783179/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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This episode of TrackTalk is an excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Tris Imboden. In this episode, we do a deep-dive into two of Kenny Loggins' biggest hits that Tris recorded: "Footloose" and "I'm Alright." Tris shares insights on each song, including him singing the bridge on the "live" version of "I'm Alright" which is included, along with "Footloose." So come along for the ride and please subscribe to my channel! Watch the entire episode of Live From My Drum Room With Tris Imboden! https://youtu.be/pK13yGRp0Vo?si=pgAbhnayknS4XQJJ"Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and music industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the music industry. Ranked best Drum Podcast, it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed during any broadcasts!https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

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This interview covers a wide-ranging set of topics including: marketing dev tools to engineers, building delight & whimsy into your product, how to develop the right company culture, the extremely important but often overlooked topic of founder burnout and mental health, and even escape rooms and sitcoms. Chapters: (01:59) What is ReadmMe? (05:17) Finding inspiration to start ReadMe (07:35) Key takeaways from selling developer tools (19:09) Navigating priorities: balancing indirect benefits (22:28) Fundraising from a new perspective (27:39) Building the right culture: choosing the right people (29:13) Pitfalls in cultivating company culture (31:54) Hiring lessons learned from Mozilla (34:57) A thoughtful approach to founder burnout (46:18) Lightning Round Guest Contact Info: www.readme.io⁠⁠ greg@readme.io ⁠⁠twitter.com/gkoberger Additional Resources: Mental health is a topic that is very personal to me and something that we need to put a little more emphasis on in the hard-driving world of startups. Coincidentally, Andy Johns was on Lenny's Podcast earlier this week talking about this very topic. I found it to be super meaningful and I highly recommend it. Here's a link to that episode: ⁠https://www.lennyspodcast.com/when-enough-is-enough-andy-johns-ex-fb-twitter-quora/⁠ API Mixtape: https://youtu.be/uArKt9DPSgY? Sponsor: This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠grwth.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Grwth offers fractional CMOs, paired with best-in-class digital marketing execution to support early-stage startup success. With a focus on seed and series A companies, Grwth has helped a number of SaaS, digital health, and e-commerce startups build their go-to-market function and scale up. To learn more and book a free consultation, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠grwth.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get in touch with Mosheh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/moshehp⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/MoshehP⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@pmfpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pmfpod.com

Brought to you by Mercury—the powerful and intuitive way for ambitious companies to bank | Coda—Meet the evolution of docs | Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life—Andy Johns is a former tech exec and VC who had a successful run at several startups—including Facebook, Twitter, Wealthfront, and Quora—but left it all behind a few years ago to take a new direction in life. Now a mental health advocate, he aids military veterans with PTSD, guides burnt-out high achievers to new paths, and shares his healing journey from childhood trauma and mental illness through his newsletter, Clues Dot Life. In this episode, we discuss:• Why Andy left his seven-figure VC career behind• The four-step process of deep personal transformation• When suffering is necessary vs. unnecessary• Tips for finding a good therapist• How a writing practice can help you heal• When you're in need of radical transformation—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/when-enough-is-enough-andy-johns-ex-fb-twitter-quora/#transcript—Where to find Andy Johns:• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/cluesdotlife• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjohns/• Website: https://www.clues.life/• Newsletter: https://andyjohns.substack.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Andy's background(04:45) His personal burnout story(12:55) The high incidence of mental health struggles in tech(14:41) Why Andy walked away from a seven-figure VC job(20:29) His work in mental health advocacy (23:32) The four-step process of deep personal transformation(31:40) The ego's involvement(33:23) Necessary vs. unnecessary suffering(37:01) First steps in understanding your suffering(38:59) Advice on finding a therapist(42:11) How a writing practice can help you heal(43:47) Two methods for writing to gain self-understanding (47:47) Signs you're dealing with more than just typical job stress(52:22) How to move into a place of self-compassion(57:16) The unpredictable timeline of healing (59:59) How to develop compassion for others(1:02:19) Why not everyone needs a radical transformation(1:04:10) The story of Pema Chodron's transformation (1:06:06) What holds people back from making changes(1:13:29) Finding your own unique path to healing(1:17:32) Andy's closing message to anyone feeling pulled toward a new chapter(1:18:59) How Andy is doing now—Referenced:• How to know when to stop: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-know-when-to-stop• Heroic Hearts Project: https://heroicheartsproject.org/• Panic attacks and panic disorder: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4451-panic-attack-panic-disorder• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748• Vipassana meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808• Moby Dick: https://www.amazon.com/Moby-Dick-Herman-Melville/dp/1503280780• When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1611803438—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

They say success comes at a price, but what about the hidden toll it takes on the minds of those who dare to dream big?Andy Johns is a former Tech Exec and VC who spent the last 15 years investing in and driving growth for some of the biggest tech brands including Facebook, Twitter and Quora, as well as Wealthfront, where he was also president.After several years of working through psychological pain stemming from childhood trauma, Andy left it all to become a mental health advocate and a writer at Clues.Life. Now, he's on a mission to help others heal from emotional pain, transform themselves and discover their life's purpose.In this session, Andy will dive into the raw reality of mental health and the stigma that has kept it locked away for far too long.Specifically, Andy discusses:- The reason for leaving Silicon Valley and becoming a mental health advocate.- How to uncover deep internal issues within yourself.- Why communities need to be more open about mental health.- Common health challenges for tech employees.- How to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work/life balance.Andy Johns - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjohns/Learn more at https://tractionconf.ioLearn more about Clues.Life at https://www.clues.life/This episode is brought to you by:Intercom enables businesses to connect with their customers at exactly the right moment using powerful messaging and automation. Scale your customer service without additional investment while still providing efficient and personal customer experiences. Eligible startups get advanced Intercom features at a 95% discount. Visit https://Intercom.com/tractionEach year the U.S. and Canadian governments provide more than $20 billion in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives to fund businesses. But the application process is cumbersome, prone to costly audits, and receiving the money can take as long as 16 months. Boast automates this process, enabling companies to get more money faster without the paperwork and audit risk. We don't get paid until you do! Find out if you qualify today at https://Boast.AILaunch Academy is one of the top global tech hubs for international entrepreneurs and a designated organization for Canada's Startup Visa. Since 2012, Launch has worked with more than 6,000 entrepreneurs from over 100 countries, of which 300 have grown their startups to seed and Series A stage and raised over $2 billion in funding. To learn more about Launch's programs or the Canadian Startup Visa, visit https://LaunchAcademy.caContent Allies helps B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. We recommend them to any B2B company that is looking to launch or streamline its podcast production. Learn more at https://contentallies.com#startup #founder #mentalhealth #selfcare

Andy Johns had a high-powered silicon valley career with growth and advisory roles at 8 separate companies that ended up achieving unicorn status including Facebook, Twitter, Quora, Wealthfront, Opendoor, and Poshmark.After a decorated career in Silicon Valley, Andy realized that there was more to life than growing companies. Over the past few years, Andy has invested over $200,000 into his mental health, and has pivoted his focus to sharing all that he has learned from his mental health journey. Today, he writes "Clues by Andy Johns," a fast growing newsletter about improving and destigmatizing mental health. Links:Subscribe to Andy's Substack: https://andyjohns.substack.com/Follow Andy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibringtrafficCheck out Andy's Website: https://www.andyjohns.co/ Help The Louis and Kyle Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-louis-and-kyle-show/id1504333834→ Reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow→ Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com→ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/→ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhA→ Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/Special Thanks To Our Sponsor, VASA, The Virtual Assistant Staffing Agency:If you need some extra hands to free up your time, let VASA help you with hiring for administrative, technical, and creative work. That's graphic design, cold-callers, social media managers, sales reps, video editors, admin assistants, and more.Free up your time to focus on your highest impact work, and learn more about VASA at vastaffing.agency or by scheduling a free strategy session here: https://calendly.com/vastaffing/strategy-session-lk-podcast

Casey Winters is the Chief Product Officer at Eventbrite. Prior to Eventbrite, Casey led the growth product team at Pinterest. Before Pinterest, Casey started the marketing team at Grubhub and scaled Grubhub's demand-side acquisition and retention strategies.  Elena Verna is the Interim Head of Growth at Amplitude. Former exec @ Miro, Netlify, SurveyMonkey. Growth Advisor to companies including Krisp, MongoDB, Ledgy, Builder.io and SimilarWeb. Kieran Flanagan is SVP Marketing at HubSpot, where he has helped the business grow internationally, move to a product-led business, quadrupled its marketing demand, and built out its media team, including the acquisition of ‘The Hustle.' Andy Johns career started in growth at Facebook when the company scaled from 100M-500M active users. Since he has worked in some of the leading growth orgs at companies like Twitter, Quora and more recently at Wealthfront as Head of Growth and President. Bangaly Kaba is the Director of Product Management @ Youtube. Prior to Youtube, Bangaly led the product growth and consumer product orgs at Instacart and before Instacart was Head of Growth @ Instagram, helping grow Instagram from 440M to > 1B monthly actives in 2.5yrs. Ed Baker is a growth advisor to various startups including Lime, Zwift, Whoop, Crimson Education, GoPeer, and Playbook. Ed was the VP of Product and Growth at Uber from 2013-2017. Prior to Uber, Ed was the Head of International Growth at Facebook. Adam Fishman was the Chief Product and Growth Offer @ Imperfect Foods. Before Imperfect, Adam was VP of Product and Growth @ Patreon, Before Patreon, Adam was the Head of Growth @ Lyft, Adam was the first growth and marketing employee hired and grew the team to 18 people. In Today's Discussion on When To Hire a Head of Growth: 1.) When is the right time to hear your first growth hire? 2.) Is this hire a senior growth leader or a more junior growth engineer? 3.) What can early-stage startups do to entice senior growth leaders to their early-stage company? 4.) What data infrastructure should be in place prior to hiring your first growth hire? 5.) What does the optimal onboarding process look like for all growth hires? 6.) What can founders and CEOs do to set their growth hires up for success?

Software engineering can be a surprisingly grueling career. It is both physically and mentally demanding to sit in front of a screen for hours on end producing code. Andy Johns is our guest in this episode. Andy previously worked on growth at Facebook, Twitter, and Quora as an early employee. He's also an investor in The post Mental Health in Tech with Andy Johns appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.