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A personality disorder that many have never heard of! Here's what HPD entails. Does this sound like anyone in your life?is uncomfortable in situations in which they are not the center of attentioninteraction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behaviordisplays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotionsconsistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to selfhas a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detailshows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotionis suggestible, i.e., easily influenced by others or circumstancesconsiders relationships to be more intimate than they actually areThe fear here is to be unnoticed. How does it differ from HPD and BPD? All on today's episode!Join our men's coaching group! email info@bestlifebehavioralhealth.com to sign up and learn more: ⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/mens-coaching-groupMy newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS EVERY DAY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmom/posts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 220 more episodes, most recently Agreeableness: Helps All Relationships And It Isn't "Being a Doormat", subscribe here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at info@bestlifebehavioralhealth.com or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the thing you're craving most isn't another dating app, another relationship book, or another set of rules?What if it's community?In this episode of Nope! We're Not Monogamous, Ellecia sits down with Jamie Love, Executive Director of Sex Positive World, to talk about the power of finding spaces where you can show up authentically, explore with curiosity, and realize you're not as alone as you thought.They dive into what sex positivity actually means beyond the stereotypes, why community is essential for people navigating non-monogamy, kink, and alternative relationships, and how play can become a pathway to deeper intimacy and self-discovery.Whether you're brand new to this world or you've been practicing non-monogamy for years, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out before you find your people.In This Episode, We Discuss:What Sex Positive World is and the work they're doing to make sexuality education more accessibleWhy community matters so much when exploring non-monogamy and kinkThe courage it takes to attend your first event aloneHow shame keeps us disconnected and what happens when we let ourselves be seenWhy observation is participation and why you never have to do more than feels right for youBoundaries, consent, and learning what your wants, needs, and desires actually areThe role of play in intimacy, pleasure, and connectionPet play, primal play, cuddle spaces, and expanding your definition of what intimacy can look likeHow sex positivity intersects with advocacy, belonging, and creating cultural changeWhy finding your people matters now more than everResources MentionedSex Positive World: https://www.sexpositiveworld.orgLearn more about Sex Positive World's online classes, community events, and educational offeringsPolytopia Conference in Portland, OregonJessica Fern and PolysecureConnect with Jamie LoveJamie Love (she/they) is the Executive Director of Sex Positive World and an educator, facilitator, and community builder passionate about creating spaces where people can explore sexuality, relationships, consent, and connection without shame.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

This episode we get into the difference between the hard work you're actually doing and the hard work you've been avoiding, why you have far less muscle than you think, and what it really takes to finally reveal it.IN THIS EPISODE WE CHAT:Why you're 3x times more likely to become a millionaire than to walk in already carrying the muscle you think you haveThe difference between hard work and the frustrating work that's quietly cost you yearsWhat's actually inside your muscle, and where half of it goes the second you start cuttingThe identity shift every woman who finally looks like she lifts has gone through Why "I'll start after summer" is the exact sentence keeping you stuck where you areThe order of phases nobody hands you, and why the building part is the piece almost everyone skipsWhat my "thick girl summer" actually taught me about playing the long gameREADY TO GO ALL IN AND BECOME YOUR STRONGEST, FITTEST, AND HOTTEST SELF?

You're working hard. You're pushing through. But underneath all of it there's a tension that never quite goes away. A low hum of stress you've normalized. And if someone asked you why, you'd probably say: I think the problem is me.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Most coaches who are forcing it aren't doing the wrong work. They're doing the right work in the wrong shape. And after long enough, the forcing stops feeling like effort and starts feeling like just how it is.Candy Motzek, PCC coach for coaches and ICF Mentor, breaks down the subtle daily version of forcing that's easy to miss because you've been doing it so long. And what changes when you stop?In this episode, you'll learn:How to recognize the quiet, normalized version of forcing in your businessWhy high achievers are especially good at fitting the wrong holeWhat it costs to keep performing a version of yourself that isn't yoursWhat changes when the approach finally fits who you actually areThe one question that tells you how hard you're really pushingThe peg is not the problem. You are not the wrong shape.Follow She Coaches Coaches so you never miss an episode.Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and take your next step today: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Want to talk about what you really want from your coaching business? Book a 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.comShe Coaches Coaches | Helping smart coaches build profitable, fully booked businesses

Every quarter, someone asks you to prove the rebrand paid for itself in dollars. Bill Kenney's answer after 16 years: you're measuring the wrong thing, and the spreadsheet was never going to save you anyway.Bill built Focus Lab into one of B2B's sharpest branding shops by owning a single vertical back when everyone warned him that niching down would scare off clients. He makes the case that brand ROI behaves like going to the gym — you don't step on the scale the morning after — and that the real opportunity for agencies isn't using AI to ship work faster, it's handing clients the tooling to run their own brand without you in the room. He also says the quiet part out loud about why a weekend in an AI tool will never replace what actually happens inside a 16-week rebrand: the second-guessing, the cold feet, the "can we sit on this another week."We also cover:The Apple test for why feature parity just turned product differentiation into a branding problem, not an engineering oneWhy he shut down his own sub-agency after realizing clients "don't give a shit" how big or small your other clients areThe one belief he died on for years — that a brand has to launch in a single perfect moment — and why he now thinks a slow, slightly messy rollout works fineThe first-meeting question he asks every CEO that quietly decides whether the whole project survives

In one single Sunday, Norense encountered four different people — at church, after service, and late that night — all wrestling with the same thing: negative thoughts, anxiety, suicidal ideation, betrayal, and the feeling that the enemy had the upper hand.And then he hit record.This is an emergency episode. Raw, unscripted, and delivered straight from a living room in Brooklyn — because the mind bully is real, it's active, and it doesn't take Sundays off.Norense opens with a full prayer, walks through his own week — a broken camera, a gaslighting friendship, a heavy heart walking into church — and then unpacks the spiritual mechanics behind every intrusive thought, every wave of apathy, and every whisper that says it's over. He doesn't just offer comfort. He gives you the tools to fight back.In this episode:Why the enemy doesn't come with new tricks — just the same ones: self-doubt, shame, fear, and apathyThe honest duality of faith — how you can feel audacious and anxious, joyful and broken, at the exact same timeWhat gaslighting looks like in a friendship — and how to forgive without lowering your standard for who gets access to youWhy suicidal ideation is a lie from the pit of hell — and what God's Word actually says about who you areThe spiritual mechanics of resisting the devil — why he doesn't have to flee if you're not actively submitting to the WordWhy the Bible reads you — and how to let scripture speak before you run to commentary or ChatGPTA live account of being used by God to speak into a stranger's life — even while carrying a heavy heart of your ownKey Truth: "Healing happens when we walk into the room — because Mr. Healing himself lives on the inside of us."Key Verse: James 4:7 — Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.⚠️ A note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.If this episode hit you:Rate and review the Mind Bully Podcast — it gets this message into more homes and hearts that need it most.

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Dan and Mike Martone explore the transformative power of coaching, the importance of living with purpose, and the role of spirituality and resilience in overcoming life's challenges. They share personal stories, insights on abundance, and the potential of psychedelic retreats to foster healing and growth.Key topicsThe coaching philosophy of meeting people where they areThe role of purpose and meaning in lifeThe impact of psychedelics and retreats on mental healthThe importance of resilience and overcoming sufferingThe connection between spirituality and personal growthMike Martone: www.MikeMartone.com

In the first episode of our new season, our founder, Dr Ricci-Jane, introduces her understanding of devotional matriarchal power and how the triumvirate of Priestess Mystic Leader demonstrates this mode of power. RJ explains the evolution of the Institute's flagship program, the Third Level, as an apprenticeship in the Priestess Mystic Leader archetypes. In this episodeThe Priestess Mystic Leader as the archetype for the age of the descentHonouring the individual needs of each of the three aspects of Priestess, Mystic, Leader and what these needs areThe priority of the Priestess of shadow work and fear huntingSubconscious fear as a face of intuitionRather than bypassing this reality through superficial spiritual practices, RJ argues that we must embrace the descent as a necessary period of gestation for new life, as outdated systems—such as late-stage capitalism and patriarchy—crumble.Resourceshttps://lettersfromayoungmatriarch.substack.com/In the Absence of the Ordinary by Francis WellerApocalypse by Lizzie WadeThe Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer

You've built the routine, protected the calendar, and checked every box — and somehow fun became the thing you're either white-knuckling through the week to earn or going completely feral with by Friday night. Krysta gets real about why high-achievers are the worst at letting themselves actually enjoy their lives, and how a little intention (not another goal) changes everything. In this episode we dive into:Why structure and fun are not competing forces — and what it costs you when you treat them like they areThe pressure cooker pattern that's making your weekends feel like emotional release valves instead of actual restHow to stop dangling fun like a carrot and start building it into the week before you're desperate for itThe "FYX tip" for summer: one small thing, mid-week, no productivity agenda attachedThe Pattern You're Living By on AutopilotYou're the person who coordinates the vacations, protects the workout, keeps the grocery list — and throws fun in wherever the scraps areBy the time you finally get to it, you're either too exhausted to enjoy it or so starved for it you go overboardThe real issue isn't discipline vs. freedom — it's that fun has become a reward instead of a regular part of lifeAnd when you finally "let yourself" have it, your brain uses the overcorrection as evidence you can't be trusted with freedomTaking the Lid Off the Pressure CookerOne dinner is not a verdict on your discipline. One post is not proof your business is working. One date night is not evidence your relationship is thriving.Krysta traces the pattern back to last summer — saying no to golf, no to the beach, running two businesses and still feeling like she was falling behindThe content parallel: when every post has to gain followers, close clients, explain your offer, and showcase your personality all at once — the content gets stiff. Same thing happens to your life.The second you stop asking every small moment to prove something, it gets easier to actually enjoy itScheduling the Fun FirstThe fix isn't a vacation or a fully unplugged weekend — it's a coffee on Wednesday when the weather's nice, or one dinner where you just order the pastaStructure gives you permission to have fun without your whole life feeling like it's falling apart — but only if you actually use it that wayThe romanticizing of tiny things (the Diet Coke mid-afternoon, the walk that's just a walk, the laugh with your person for 20 minutes) changes the texture of your actual dayA full calendar doesn't mean a full life. Let the smaller stuff be smaller — and then let it actually be enjoyed.This episode is the reminder that so many of us need heading into summer: there is no such thing as a life well-built if you don't actually enjoy living it. Whether you've been heads down since January and haven't let yourself breathe, or you tend to swing hard the other way and wake up every September with regret — this one's going to hit. The goal isn't perfect balance. It's enough structure that you're not constantly starting over, and enough lightness that your life doesn't feel like a spreadsheet.Want to go deeper on the mindset behind why we put so much pressure on ourselves? Revisit the projection episode from a few weeks back where Krysta unpacks how the stories we tell ourselves about what we "have to" do become the very thing keeping us stuck.Follow Krysta:⁠⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thespreadmktg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠⁠

Recorded from a hotel room in Sydney at 9pm ... because sometimes building your empire looks like getting cozy in a robe and showing up anyway.This episode is a candid, unfiltered conversation about one of the most important marketing questions every business owner needs to be asking: are you focused on finding new audiences, or are you sitting on a goldmine you haven't tapped yet?In this episode:The difference between awareness marketing and conversion marketing - and why most businesses only focus on oneWhy your email list is your most under-utilised business asset and how to actually use itThe social media to email pipeline - how TSC builds it for clients and why it matters more than follower countLead magnets, pop-ups and quizzes - how to pull people from your socials into a database you actually ownWhy most ideal clients sit in your pipeline for 6-12 months before they're ready ... and how to stay front of mind until they areThe free TSC marketing audit tool that tells you exactly which levers to pull right nowLinks:Free marketing audit: www.thesocialcollective.co.nz/marketing-auditHave a question? Click here to send it to me!Links:Join the IHEE WhatsApp communityFollow on Instagram: @inhererampireerapodFind Loren on LinkedIn: Loren TomlinsonVisit us at: inherempireera.comLoved this episode? Leave a review - it would mean the world!!If this episode gave you a breakthrough moment, share your key takeaway on Instagram and tag @inhererampireerapod. Your insights might just shape a future episode.

You aren't struggling because you're bad at business. You may have hidden friction in your marketing, your sales process, or how you are showing up as an expert that is quietly costing you clients and revenue you do not even know you are losing. Jennifer R. Glass has spent 25 years diagnosing exactly this, and she has a framework that cuts straight to it.What You'll Discover:What revenue friction is, how to spot it in your coaching business, and how a two-minute diagnostic can show you exactly where the leaks areThe two most common coach archetypes, the Invisible Expert and the Undervalued Expert, and how to recognize which one is holding you back right nowWhy telling your prospect it is completely okay to say no is one of the most powerful trust-building moves you can make in a sales conversationHow your marketing may actually be working against your sales without you realizing itThe mindset shift around hearing "no" that took Jennifer 25 years to fully integrate and how you can build it fasterThe one action Jennifer wants every listener to take right now, because consuming information without acting on it changes nothingWant to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Book a free 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.com/Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/She Coaches Coaches | Helping accomplished professionals build a business and life that actually fits

Hello Doctor Humans,In this episode, we explore a powerful question that completely reframes what it means to be a “good doctor”: Are you the kind of doctor other doctors would trust with their own family? We unpack why technical skill alone isn't enough, and how qualities like integrity, compassion, and courage shape the way we show up for our patients. If you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough, or doing it right, this conversation will challenge and ground you in a more meaningful way to measure success in medicine.In this episode, we explore:Why your CV and achievements don't define the kind of doctor you areThe deeper standard: being someone others trust with their loved onesHow compassion and care directly impact clinical decisions and outcomesThe importance of “tough soft skills” like honesty, accountability, and speaking upWhy imperfection is inevitable and what matters is how we respond to itChoosing integrity over convenience in everyday clinical momentsThe role of emotional intelligence in building trust with patientsWhy creating time for patients (even in a busy system) mattersRedefining success in medicine beyond performance and perfectionUsing this question as a daily decision-making filter in your practiceIf this episode resonated with you, take a moment to reflect on the kind of doctor you want to be, and how you're showing up each day. Share this episode with a colleague who might need this reminder, and let us know what this question brings up for you.

This essay explores the creation of my first released music album, Still I Am, and the fictional artist who carries it: Roxy Vale.But before diving into the music, I want to share the creative process and why I approached it this way.The first music album I created was not Still I Am. It was actually Through the Glass Daisy.Through the Glass Daisy is an album pulled directly from the pages of my upcoming series of novels, “Daisy Chain.” It is an album by a band called “Glass Daisy.” It is part of the world creation and lore in the books, which explore many aspects of our reality creation through the experiences of a reluctant time traveler. And yes, the main character is a fan of “Glass Daisy.”Still I Am, however, is an album that is most directly related to the experiences of the “WE” entering and existing in the physical universe. It is a completely different voice from Glass Daisy.Entering as a soul into a physical experience is a journey that's relatable to most souls, especially those who are here to help humanity return to the light.It is this group that I am interested in, the group that is here to assist the people of Earth in stepping back into the light.Yes, you.OK, let's begin with Roxy Vale and Still I Am.One of the issues with the WE viewpoint is that whenever I bring it to the forefront of my awareness, it seems to turn other people's minds and personalities into an unstructured and universally expanded mush (technical term) that sometimes cannot contain even the smallest amount of intellectual clarity. If I solely concentrate on my expression as a singular person, Inelia, all is usually mostly fine. There is mush involved, but at manageable amounts. There really is no difference between the “me” and the WE except at the level of frequency and band of expression, which admittedly is a lot of difference.After creating the first album, Through the Glass Daisy, which is based on the character's journey through time within a complex structure of light/dark as the WE would see it, I thought maybe we could jump through the illusion of singular expression and create songs based directly on the WE writings that would bypass the reader's “mind mush” response and go directly into one of understanding. The WE have a bunch of articles where we express our journey through humanity's temple.I ran the first WE article through a text-processing AI with the instructions to make a song out of it.The first output was a list of possible titles; there were many. I asked, “What would the human collective of Earth want and understand?” The AI, being a gestalt of the human collective's digital expression, is in a very good position to come up with an accurate answer, and it suggested a few items.However, we have to be aware that it scans the internet for answers, and the internet is a light/dark place. Ultimately, although it can come up with possibilities, the answer has to be one we take ourselves.I decided that I would simply tell the AI what paragraph or point in the article I wanted the song to be about, and it was able to come up with several reasonably good songs. Mostly, though, they missed the point, but they did contain the structure of popular songs. I soon realized that for the WE expression, we also needed a particular voice, as song structure is very dependent on genre.As I scanned the human collective for a voice, I realized that I wanted a voice that one day I might be able to express myself in. In other words, a voice that sang in a way I could sing. I had to make some decisions at this point. Looking back at my own life, I saw that the songs I loved and was able to sing with no problem were from Annie Lennox, Tina Turner, and Freddie Mercury.“What would a female singer sound like if Tina Turner and Freddie Mercury had a baby?” I asked the AI.Several hours later, I had a good grasp of what I wanted to express. I did a test run and made Larry listen to it. “I don't understand what it is; it's not rock, or country, or pop… it's confusing,” he said.At that moment I realized that not only did the voice need to express what I wanted, but it needed to be boxed into a genre.That is how Roxy became a Soul Rock singer, with Americana overtones. Unlike Glass Daisy's lead singer, who is 20 years old and clearly an Ethereal Pop singer, I wanted Roxy to be an adult with a very broad range of tones and styles of singing. And thus the character began to evolve. She is not stuck in Soul Rock and will explore other sounds, including Native songs in different areas of the world. She spends a lot of time playing with her voice and expressions.I wanted her as close to my own voice, personality, and story as I could possibly get without breaking the energy of her as the lovechild of Tina and Freddie - two musical heroes of my life. And at the same time, she had more WE expression than she does of my singular expression, Inelia.Her creation has since cascaded into several other artist personas singing in different genres, styles, and voices (both male and female). But those stories and their characters are for a different essay.Back to Roxy.Once I had her voice and proximity to a genre, I pulled all the WE articles through the AI to get different song structures and ideas.The song-creation process is multi-layered. It didn't take long for me to realize that both text-generation AI and music-generation AI have huge limitations at the moment. They are good instruments for a creator but cannot give back what a person wants 100% with prompts. If anything, the more complex the prompt, the more sideways the AI goes. Long and complex prompts confuse the AI.A cycle began: I would teach the text generator AI what the music generator AI would accept. Then I would tell the text AI what I wanted the music one to do, and it would create a prompt as short as possible to express it in AI language. This method lasts about three times before the text generator forgets the parameters of the other AI and has to be “restarted.”The songs I have in mind have a particular key, a key progression, and a definite structure of delivery. Very early in the process I realized that I had to create some of the sounds myself - a phone ringing, a native drum sound, a succession of keys on a violin or piano - all things that the AI could not understand.Still, to me the process of using these two tools - the text generator and the music generator - was like a heavy chain lifted from my neck. I was now free to create music in a frequency and speed that was not limited by people's egos, monetary concerns (sound studios are expensive to use), or limitations on the sounds of my own voice (naturally feminine and melodic).The process of learning is continuous, and the AI slowly learns (then forgets) what I like. The AI engines are being improved continuously, which brings about the possibility of expansion in the future.One thing I did not like about the music generator is that it has a very narrow band of voice sounds, and most of its songs and “artists” sound the same. The other aspect is that after I create a song with a very unique sound, I see the AI using it for other people's creations. I have heard my words and songs revamped in other users' songs even though I have not published any of my songs to be remixed or listened to on the music AI website - a unique voice no longer unique, for example, and some of my lyrics and tunes underlying other people's songs.If I read the user contract, there will probably be a line somewhere that says that the AI can reuse and learn from whatever I create.I had to process my annoyance because, to tell you the truth, my stuff is very high-frequency, and if it is being used by the AI to create music for other people, then that high-frequency is being propagated through the world. Win-win.The rest of the annoyance is all ego. Now my songs and lyrics are no longer unique. Oh dear.OK, I have given you a summary of Roxy Vale's creation, a summary of my work process using AI. With that done, let's go to the meat and potatoes of this essay.With the groundwork set, we can finally explore the heart of the album itself.Let's now talk about the album Still I Am.There is no better way to discuss this album than by looking at the lyrics in each song. I will post three of the eight songs here, and on our podcast Driving To The Rez, you can hear Larry and me going into great detail about them, as well as listening to the songs themselves. If you don't want to wait, you can get the songs at ineliarecords.com.The first song is called “Bananas and Wind”. Bananas and Wind is a funny one because it explains the experience of communicating with the people of Earth. It is a direct reference to how most direct communication between the WE and people ends up talking about bananas. Bananas came in when trying to describe what the conversation looked like from the perspective of the WE.For example, if talking about the planet Mars, the questions would be like “are there bananas on Mars? If so, what color are they? What do they taste like? How big are they?” Or, if talking about the infinite possibilities of timelines, “are bananas the same color in all timelines?” This song also talks about how when asked a question, a full on translation was needed before the WE could understand what was being asked. And even then, the answer might be so far out of the realm of what a person can conceive that further translation was then needed to explore what the WE said. To be clear, the Bananas are humorous metaphors for the things monkey boys and girls find interesting.Here are the lyrics for “Bananas and Wind”:“Bananas and Wind”You ask me questions shaped like treesI answer back in falling leavesWe talk in circles, fields and soundBut somehow always turn around.You speak in warmth, I speak in airYour stories land, but I'm not thereStill I listen, still I tryTo catch the wind beneath your sky.Bananas and wind - that's where we beginTrying to speak through the noise and the spinSand talks to ocean, trees talk to skyI'm learning your language, but don't ask me whyBananas and wind - it's where we belongLost in translation, still singing along.I hold the house, the floor, the stoneThe moss that grows, the branch aloneBut when you look, you see your faceReflected back from every place.I don't judge what's high or lowIt's just the way awareness flowsStill I wonder, still I seeHow hard it is to just let be.Bananas and wind - that's where we beginTrying to speak through the noise and the spinSand talks to ocean, trees talk to skyI'm learning your language, but don't ask me whyBananas and wind - it's where we belongLost in translation, still singing along.We laugh, we watch, we dance, we fallYour world's so big, your world's so smallI'm here to learn, not to believeI listen more than you perceive.Bananas and wind - that's where we beginTrying to speak through the noise and the spinSand talks to ocean, trees talk to skyI'm learning your language, still don't know whyBananas and wind - it's where we belongLost in translation, still singing along.Bananas… and wind…Still singing along…Don't forget, if you are only reading this, on our podcast Driving To The Rez we will discuss the lyrics further and play the music for you to sing along to :)The next song I am going to share with you is about the experience of the WE of finding a physical universe in the endless possibility of existence:“Dot on the Wall”I didn't see it at first - that tiny markHiding quiet in the darkA dot upon a painted wallBut it changed everything, after all.The ocean spoke, the sand repliedThe sky was laughing all the whileAnd you walked where I could seeFor the first time, you noticed me.It's just a dot, it's just a startBut it opens up the world and heartIt's just a door, it's just a lineBut it breaks the spell of space and timeFirst dot on the wall - now I seeHow vast, how wide, how small we be..They took a grain, they took a pieceThought they owned the earth and seasBut we were more than they could holdA thousand stories left untold.We are the waves, we are the stoneWe are together, never aloneOne moment breaks, and there we areThe space between becomes a star.It's just a dot, it's just a startBut it opens up the world and heartIt's just a door, it's just a lineBut it breaks the spell of space and timeFirst dot on the wall - now I seeHow vast, how wide, how small we be.Planets spin and oceans talkEvery grain of sand can walkDoors appear and doors dissolveStill we rise, still we evolve.It's just a dot, it's just a startBut it opens up the world and heartIt's just a door, it's just a lineBut it breaks the spell of space and timeFirst dot on the wall - now I seeHow vast, how wide, how small we be.First dot on the wall…First step, first call…Now we see…The feeling is very much like that of a sudden dot appearing on a wall that did not have a dot there before. And when you look at it, the dot seemed to have been there since the wall was built.When this happens, we often tell ourselves all sorts of stories about why we had not seen the dot before. But, as it “becomes,” it has always “been.”That is how the physical universe appeared to the WE. One moment it was not there; the next it was - and always had been. Of course, the WE then had to go investigate this dot.The third song of the eight tracks in the album I want to share with you is called “We Are The Sand”“We Are The Sand”We were the sand, golden and wideDancing with oceans, moving with tidesShining and soft, talking for yearsLaughing with water, shedding no tears.We weren't in a hurry, we weren't making plansJust shimmering softly in crystalline bandsMillions of lifetimes beneath the sunWe were the sand, and we were having fun.Oh we move, we move, through time and spaceIn grains and waves, we find our placeNot lost, not found, not trying to landWe're still dancing - we were the sand.One summer day something landed nearBig, hard, metallic, a little unclearHumans in suits, walking aroundScooping up pieces of sky and ground.They couldn't hear us, they couldn't seeHow much we giggled, how wild we could beThey took us with them, to somewhere newBut we were the sand, and they never knew.Oh we move, we move, through time and spaceIn grains and waves, we find our placeNot lost, not found, not trying to landWe're still dancing - we were the sand.Multiplicity in every grainOceans whisper and skies explainFeathers and forests, bodies and handsWe are, we are, and we understand.Oh we move, we move, through time and spaceIn grains and waves, we find our placeNot lost, not found, not trying to landWe're still dancing - we were the sandWe were the sand, and we still areCarried by oceans, cradled by starsIn laughter, in silence, in grains so grandWe were the sand… we are the sand…This song explains the experience remembered of the first time the WE (me) encountered human beings. It happens in a time far into what humans might consider the future. As time is simply the interpretation of movements of solidity through space, this experience could be said to have happened in the distant past also. When speaking of solidity, just a reminder here that thoughts, waves, or energy in any form are considered solid by the WE.I hope you enjoy the music, and enjoy our discussion of the meaning behind the lyrics. As a matter of interest, all my created artists are expressing experience and wisdom learned as WE live as Inelia. Many of these experiences are deeply felt by individuals who have gone through the veil to enter into physical life.One of the thoughts that often crosses my mind is how unique we all are on Earth, and yet how the experience of entering a light/dark containment can echo in strikingly similar ways for light-beings everywhere. By recognizing and sharing these echoes, the hold they once had over us dissolves - leaving us with the power to rise, together, into something brighter.In sharing our journeys, we shatter the illusion created by darkness - and together we embody the light. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dttr.substack.com/subscribe

Buckle up, y'all! This conversation is the one I wish I'd had in my 20s.If you've been stuck in the same painful dating cycle (different face, same heartbreak), this episode is going to hit different. I sat down with renowned psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti, author of What's Going Right and one of the most thoughtful voices in mental health today, for a conversation that will completely change how you see your relationship patterns.Here's the truth bomb at the heart of this episode: you haven't had five failed relationships. You've had one failed relationship, five times over. And the moment you understand the pattern, everything change, because the next relationship isn't your sixth attempt. It's your first real one.In this episode, we get into:Why "just love yourself more" advice isn't working (and what actually heals the pattern)How childhood trauma quietly drives your repetition compulsion in adult relationshipsThe brain concept of salience, and why you keep saying "there are no good men" when there actually areThe one emotion doing the most damage in your relationships (spoiler: it's not anger or fear)This is essential listening for any woman healing her attachment style, breaking toxic patterns, and ready to attract secure, healthy love. Whether you're working through anxious attachment, recovering from emotional abuse, or rebuilding your self-worth, this episode gives you the framework AND the hope.Connect with Dr. Paul Conti: His book What's Going Right is available wherever books are sold.This Episode Is Brought to You By Cozy EarthY'all already know I'm obsessed with my Cozy Earth Brush Bamboo Jogger Set — I've literally been living in it. The Brush Bamboo Jogger Set is buttery soft, breathable, and somehow gets better the more you wash it. And with their 10-year warranty and 100-night trial, there's literally no risk.Go to cozyearth.com and use code VULNERABLE for 20% off. And if a little survey pops up at checkout, mention you heard about it right here on Let's Get Vulnerable.Ready to become securely attached? Apply for the Empowered. Secure. Loved. program using the link below, limited spots available.

Hey Doc,I just got back from ACOG and I'm still on a high!I went mainly to hear Michelle Obama speak and she did not disappoint. But what surprised me most was how deeply aligned her message was with everything I talk about here on Stethoscopes and Strollers.This wasn't some polished keynote speech full of inspirational fluff. It felt like sitting in on a private conversation between two accomplished Black women talking honestly about identity, confidence, womanhood, and what it takes to stay grounded in a world that constantly tries to tell women — especially Black women — who we should be.And the whole time I kept thinking:“Oh. This is exactly what I've been trying to help physician moms understand.”We talked about:Why confidence actually comes from knowing yourself deeplyHow long it can take to truly trust yourselfThe danger of shrinking your accomplishments to make other people comfortableWhy some people not connecting with you is not automatically a “you” problemHow motherhood and life transitions force you to confront who you really areThe importance of celebrating yourself unapologeticallyLearning to trust your knowing instead of overriding it with practicality or people-pleasingAlso… I found out Michelle Obama is 62 and now I need somebody to explain the sorcery immediately.Hearing someone at her level speak so openly about groundedness, self-trust, and identity felt incredibly validating. Especially as physician moms navigating careers, motherhood, marriage, leadership, ambition, and all the invisible expectations sitting on top of us every single day.If you've been questioning yourself…If you've been minimizing yourself…If you've been waiting for permission to trust your instincts…This conversation is for you.Press play, Doc.What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know! Subscribe to ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTubeConnect with me: Website | Instagram | Facebook Join my Email list to get tips on navigating motherhood in the medical field.If you are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a strategy coaching session and get clarity and strategic next steps for the life and career you want.Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

There is a massive gap in the online space for women over 50—and it's a business opportunity most people are completely missing. In this episode, Vickie Dickson breaks down what she's seeing, why it matters, and how to step into it.Episode SummaryThere's a gap in the online space—and once you see it, you can't unsee it.Women over 50 are wildly underrepresented in content, marketing, and business positioning. And yet, they are one of the most powerful, ready-to-buy, and loyalty-driven audiences online.In this episode, Vickie Dickson shares what she's been noticing since launching Blue Sparrow, and why this isn't just an observation—it's a massive opportunity.This is a conversation about visibility, leadership, and what it actually takes to stand out in today's online world.What You'll LearnWhy women over 50 are one of the most underserved audiences onlineThe massive opportunity hiding in plain sight in the current marketHow age becomes an asset, not a liability, in businessWhy your audience wants to see you leading from where you areThe shift happening in content and marketing toward real, lived experienceHow to stop softening your voice and start standing in your point of viewWhy polarizing content is necessary to attract the right peopleHow to begin showing up more authentically without blowing up your entire brandThe Real OpportunityThere is an entire group of women:with moneywith life experiencewith decision-making power…who are not being spoken to.And when they find someone who does represent them?They don't just follow.They root for you.They buy.They stay.They tell others.Key TakeawayYou don't need to reinvent your business.You need to stop hiding the very thing that makes you relatable to the people you're meant to serve.The Shift to MakeInstead of trying to:be more polishedbe more palatablebe more like everyone elseAsk:Where am I softening myself to fit in?That's where your power is.Your ChallengeWhat's one way you can:show more of yourselfsay the thing you've been holding backlead instead of waitingYou don't need to overhaul everything.You just need to go first.

Building a cash pay practice while you're still fully dependent on insurance can feel like trying to jump off a moving train. In today's episode, I'm walking you through how to make that jump without blowing up your income in the process.I break it down into three stages - prep, process, and pipeline - and walk you through a simple framework for modeling exactly how much money you stand to lose before dropping a single insurance panel. The numbers might surprise you!I also get into why so many therapists take insurance in the first place - and it has far less to do with values than we like to tell ourselves. Plus, I reveal the marketing truth insurance has been quietly covering up and what happens when that safety net disappears.If you've been waiting for a sign to finally start moving toward a cash pay practice, consider this your no-guilt permission slip to make the move.Topics covered on this episode:The real reason so many therapists end up on insurance panels has nothing to do with valuesBefore you drop a single insurance panel, there are three financial scenarios every therapist needs to model for their cash pay practice transitionThe de-paneling process takes longer than most therapists expect and there are rules still binding you to insurance even after you've submitted your noticeInsurance has been doing a lot of heavy lifting for you and switching to cash pay practice will expose exactly where your marketing gaps areThe three marketing channels that cash pay practices are quietly building right now to stay consistently fullResources from this episode:Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic SheetsLiberated Business: www.thebadtherapist.coach/liberatedbusinessConnect with Felicia:Instagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachRelated episodes:4 Things Every Therapist Website Homepage Needs to Fill Your Private Practice [Ep 159]My Secret to Turning 10 Min Intake Calls Into Paying Clients [Ep 7]Quote:“The cleanest transition is not to just drop insurance and pray. It's to prepare financially, exit strategically, and build demand intentionally.” - Felicia

If your wardrobe feels full but not right, this episode is your reset.I'm sharing why your clothes might not be working for you anymore and the simple shifts that will bring back clarity, confidence, and ease to getting dressed.In This EpisodeWhy your wardrobe no longer reflects who you areThe mistake that leads to overbuyingHow to edit with confidenceWhat to focus on before you shopKey ThoughtYou don't need more clothes.You need a wardrobe that works.Ready for More?If you're ready to stop guessing and start feeling confident every day, my Personal Style Reset is designed to give you clarity, direction, and a wardrobe that truly works for your life.https://lisatalbot.co.uk/personal-style-resetAbout the HostWorking with personal clients, Lisa is passionate to inspire & empower ambitious women to have a wardrobe that gives them the confidence & self belief to achieve & reach their goals whilst reflecting their personal brand.Lisa has contributed to editorials such as The Guardian, Times, Daily Mail, The Sun, Daily Express works as the Style expert for BBC & Heart Radio throughout the UK. Lisa has worked on media campaigns with Sainsbury's & Persil.Want to find the Podcast Picks? - sign up to my newsletter here;www.lisatalbot.co.ukLisa's website here:www.lisatalbot.co.ukThank you for listening, please remember to hit the follow button so you never miss an episode & leave a review if you enjoy find the podcast.Follow Lisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisatalbot1/Follow Lisa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lisa-Talbot-Personal-and-Fashion-Stylist-106427762713796Follow Lisa on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-talbot-b8291615/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the nervous system keeps bracing even when life looks stable, this episode names what's underneath: preverbal grief that formed before memory — and the reclamation that begins when it's finally seen.Before you had a word for it, you were already carrying it.Not the grief of a role you left last year. Not the weight of a transition you chose with open eyes. Not even the professional identity that quietly shifted when the role changed.Something older. Something that was there before the career, before the title, before you had built anything at all.This episode goes to the deepest layer of the week — the preverbal grief that shaped the performance in the first place. The nervous system instruction formed before memory. The child who looked at their environment and made the most intelligent calculation available: perform, and the environment stabilizes. Be excellent, and you will be safe.They were not wrong. It worked.And it has been running ever since.Is this episode for you?The exhaustion you carry doesn't fully resolve, even when everything else is going wellYou don't remember deciding to become the steady one — it has just always been who you areThe success arrived. The feeling of safety still has not.Something in you wonders whether the wound underneath the achievement will ever actually healYou have done the professional work, the mindset work, and the therapy work — and something still feels like it is waiting to be acknowledgedWhat we walk through:What preverbal grief actually is — and why it lives in the body, not in conscious memoryThe family-of-origin layer: the sibling who got the attention, the parent who wasn't consistently safe, the system that needed you to be steady before you were old enough to choose itWhy the professional identity grief of this week is not the first grief — it is layered on top of foundational loss you were never given language forWhy the success was never going to resolve it — and what the nervous system actually needed all alongWhat reclamation looks like at this depth: not a project, not a resolution — a long, gentle returnToday's Recalibration:See if you can locate, somewhere in your body, the version of you that first learned to perform. Not the professional. Not the leader. The child who made a quiet calculation: whaExplore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you→ Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes.→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights→ Download the Misalignment Audit→ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter→ Books to read  (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.)→  One link to all things...

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Have you ever been told you are too direct, too strong, or too bossy -- only to find yourself shrinking down just to keep others comfortable? If so, you are not alone, and this episode was made for you.Christel is a former military veteran, corporate leader, and SisterSmart Elite client who walked into a new company with impressive credentials -- mentors, leadership program visibility and years of high-performance experience. Yet her career was not advancing the way she knew it should. Her direct style was being flagged in performance reviews and the guidance she was receiving from mentors was not specific enough to help her break through.In this client story episode, Christel shares the exact blind spots that were holding her back, how she learned to communicate with impact and brevity to earn a seat in senior leader briefings, and how she ultimately landed a high-visibility promotion that required a full relocation and a major team turnaround -- all in the span of one year.Whether you are a woman in senior leadership navigating the double bind of being too much or not enough, wondering whether executive coaching is worth the investment, or preparing to step into a new high-visibility role, Christel's story is proof that the right development program changes everything.In this episode you will discover:Why mentors alone may not get you promoted -- and what fills the gapHow to stop being labeled too bossy, too direct, or too strong without losing who you areThe communicating with impact shift that earns you access to senior leader roomsHow to receive performance feedback without defensiveness -- so your leaders thank youWhat the first 30-60-90 days look like in a high-visibility new leadership roleHow to lead with your feminine strengths in even the most male-dominated environmentsWhat Christel says to every woman who is on the fence about investing in executive coaching2:56 -- The real limitations of mentorship for high-achieving women leaders4:26 -- What Christel was looking for when she chose executive coaching over self-help6:46 -- Looking back: the blind spots she did not know were blocking her promotion8:09 -- Being labeled too strong, too bossy, and too direct in corporate leadership9:47 -- Understanding social dynamics and finding your authentic place in the leadership hierarchy10:39 -- The communicating with impact shift that got her into senior leader briefings14:26 -- How to receive feedback without defensiveness so your managers actually thank you15:26 -- Landing a high-visibility senior leadership promotion and relocating for the role17:12 -- How to navigate career relocations without letting them derail your momentum19:32 -- The 30-60-90 day framework for entering a new role and building high-performing team trust22:22 -- Leading with feminine strengths in a male-dominated manufacturing environment24:57 -- Is executive coaching worth it? What Christel says to every woman on the fence27:00 -- How to protect time for your own development when you feel too busy29:41 -- The women leaders who inspired Christel: Condoleezza Rice and Madeleine AlbrightIf you are searching for how to get promoted from director to vice president, how to overcome imposter syndrome as a woman leader, executive presence for women, leadership coaching for women, communicating with impact, or how to build a high-performing team in a new leadership role -- this episode covers all of it through Christel's real client story.ABOUT CHRISTELChristel is a former military veteran and senior corporate leader who has built her career across multiple industries and geographies. After joining the SisterSmart Elite program, she identified key blind spots, transformed her leadership communication style and was promoted into a high-visibility senior leadership role leading a turnaround. She now leads a large team and continues to grow as an executive leader.—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

What does it actually mean to be a leader?Not in the traditional sense - not titles, status, or authority…But in how you live, choose, and show up in your life.In this episode, we explore the concept of embodied leadership - a way of leading that comes from your body, your intuition, and your deepest values.Because the truth is:You don't need a position of power to be a leader.You're already leading - your life, your relationships, your energy, your direction.The question is…are you doing it consciously?I'm joined by the founders of SoulQuest, a 14-day transformational leadership initiation set in the wild landscapes of South Africa - designed as a modern rite of passage.Together, we explore:What embodied leadership actually is (and why most people are disconnected from it)How to reconnect to your intuition, values, and inner authorityThe power of rites of passage and stepping into the unknownHow environment, challenge, and nature awaken deeper parts of who you areThe role of archetypes, energy, and life force in leadershipWhat it really takes to live in alignment and integrityThis conversation is about more than leadership. It's about:alivenesstruthself-trustand becoming the person you're here to beIf you've been feeling disconnected, stuck, or unsure of your direction…This episode will bring you back to yourself and help you ask the most important questions. Apply now for the LAST SPOT on the Soul Quest journey: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SxYE_XRejtfofnjNRxEkBSLiqSbAAgni/view?usp=sharing Follow SoulQuest on IG: https://www.instagram.com/soulquestinitiation/ ____Meet our guests: Leah CohenLeah is a community builder, empowerment coach and change instigator on a Quest to deepen connection within communities and empower people to create meaningful impact together.Drawing from a rich background in event design, neurolinguistic programming, reiki, yoga, and embodiment practices, Leah curates experiences that foster creative expression, deep reflection, and genuine connection where impactful ideas can emerge and create a ripple of positive change in community.A lifelong seeker, Leah's journey has guided her through warrior retreats, vision quests, plant medicine ceremonies, and spiritual inquiry, shaping her devotion to practices that cultivate presence, resilience, and self-discovery. Her work invites others to live in alignment, lead with love, and become catalysts for the kind of change the world truly needs.Mikhael GerhardMikhael is a facilitator and strategist who designs transformative journeys and guides organisations and communities through immersive experiences that involve leadership, nature, and creativity. He focuses on cultivating regenerative leadership, unlocking innovation and reimagining strategy through co-creation and storytelling.Mikhael's work is rooted in two decades of experience in leading co- creation processes and applying them to the big challenges of our time, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and the disconnection of humans from natural intelligence. His deep commitment to spiritual practice enables him to hold space for individuals and groups to embark on profound inner and outer quests, structured through clear frameworks, yet alive with play, story, and nature's wisdom.____Go Deeper: ⁠www.krishall.ca⁠ Apply now for the Wild Women Rising retreat: ⁠https://www.krishall.ca/application-wwr⁠ Sex Coaching:⁠⁠https://calendly.com/krishall2/clarity-call⁠⁠ Download The Pleasure Portal (FREE)⁠https://www.krishall.ca/the-pleasure-portal⁠ Submit your questions:⁠⁠https://www.krishall.ca/podcast⁠⁠   IG:https://www.instagram.com/kris.the.pleasure.engineer/ https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhat_shes_having/ 

Bestie, I'm going to say something most of us don't say out loud. The moment a real possibility shows up, our nervous system sabotages it before it can hurt us. And yes, this happens to even the most powerful, emotionally intelligent women. I know because it happened to me.You're not self-sabotaging because you don't believe you're worthy. You're doing it because you've been in survival so long that your body doesn't know the difference between a threat and a miracle. And until you understand what's actually happening underneath, you will keep pulling back every single time something real gets close.Episode Takeaways:Understand why your nervous system reads new love as a threat, not an opportunityRecognize the three patterns that show up when self-sabotage is running the showPractice the butterfly tap technique to regulate in real time, anywhere you areThe woman who walks away from this episode stops confusing protection with sabotage. She starts to understand that receiving isn't a weakness; it's the work.  If this episode resonated, your first month inside the Manifesting Miracles Academy is completely free — link below.✨ MANIFESTING MIRACLES ACADEMY  ✨ Your first month is completely free.Join now: https://manifestingmiracles.thinkific.com/pages/memberships 

Stop Lying to Yourself—For Real This TimeIn this raw, unfiltered solo episode of Raw & Unscripted, Christopher Rausch goes straight at the truth most people avoid…The one living inside your own mind. This isn't about motivation. This isn't about information.This is about confronting the internal voice that's been calling you out—and asking why you keep ignoring it.We're diving into:Where you're pretending vs. who you really areThe subtle ways you're bullsh*tting yourself (and calling it “being fine”)What you're tolerating that's slowly pulling you away from your truthWhy being the “bigger person” might actually be self-abandonmentAnd what it really takes to live in full alignment with who you KNOW you areNo filters. No excuses. No hiding.At the end of the day… You don't need another podcast.You need honesty.So the real question is— How much longer are you willing to ignore the truth you already know?

In this episode of The Joseph Graham Show, I sit down with David Van Deman for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a brand that lasts. We go deep into authenticity, community, and the shift happening in marketing as audiences get smarter, more selective, and more connection‑driven than ever.David brings a refreshing, grounded perspective on showing up as your true self—online and offline—and why authenticity isn't a tactic, it's a strategy. Together, we unpack how leaders, creators, and business owners can build trust, create meaningful content, and grow a community that actually cares.This episode is packed with insights for anyone serious about building a brand with integrity, intention, and impact.Why authenticity is the new competitive advantageHow to build a brand that reflects who you actually areThe difference between an audience and a communityWhy people are rejecting guru‑style marketingHow to create content that connects instead of performsThe role of vulnerability in leadership and brand buildingWhy consistency matters more than perfectionHow to market in a world where everyone is selling somethingThe future of community‑driven business growthAuthenticity scales—but only if you're willing to show up consistentlyCommunity beats followers every timeMarketing is shifting toward trust, transparency, and real human connectionYour brand is built in the moments people aren't watchingPeople buy from people, not personas

Discover the truth behind Rothy's, the popular eco-friendly shoe company, and whether they're genuinely making a difference or just greenwashing to sell more shoes. In this episode, hosts Kat and Tiff unpack Rothy's claims to use recycled plastic bottles, discuss whether their sustainability certifications hold up, and explore deeper concerns like microplastics and the true environmental impact of fast fashion. You'll learn how their innovative 3D knitting process reduces waste, but also how their rapid expansion into new styles and materials may dilute their eco-efforts.They break down:The real story behind their recycled plastic shoes and their plastic bottle savingsHow credible their third-party certifications like LEED, TRUE, and SCS really areThe hidden costs of microplastics from washable shoesWhy greenwashing is more common than you think and how to spot itThe broader implications of consumerism and fast fashion's impact on our environmentSourcesRunRepeat: https://runrepeat.com/womens-shoe-statisticsFashion for Good: https://www.fashionforgood.com/innovation-platform-2/how-it-works/footwear-circularity/Rothy's website: https://rothys.com/Rothy's sustainability page: https://rothys.com/pages/sustainabilityU.S. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) TRUE - https://www.gbci.org/about-trueU.S. Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI) LEED - https://www.usgbc.org/leedSCS Global: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/recycled-content-certificationGood On You: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/rothysThe Commons: https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/122/rothy'sTrust Pilot: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/rothys.comPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.comYouTube: Greening Up My Act

Why are men so lonely? For me, it wasn't the lack of friends or people around me. It was more about spending years performing and ultimately, not liking myself. In this video, I gently break down the real reasons men feel lonely, disconnected, and like they don't truly belong even when they're surrounded by people.If you've ever felt out of place in your own life, struggled with anxiety and feeling a sense of not belonging, I know it feels hard, I get it. What we cover:The root cause of male loneliness most men never talk aboutHow childhood conditioning forces men to suppress emotions and wear a maskWhy performing "masculinity" keeps men isolated and disconnectedHow to stop people pleasing and start knowing who you actually areThe simple exercise to reconnect with yourself and start feeling wholeMen and loneliness. Men and emotions. Male identity. Masculinity and mental health. These aren't separate topics — they're all pointing at the same thing: most men were never taught to know themselves.That's what this channel is about changing.Chapters0:00 Would you buy yourself a beer?1:05 My story with depression and loneliness1:50 How we're conditioned to perform as men4:06 All we really want is to belong6:28 Why performing causes loneliness8:48 Befriending yourself12:45 The bar exercise14:52 Stop comparing. Start liking yourself.16:04 Drop the persona — this is the gold

What if the real revolution in business isn't AI… but consciousness?In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Viviana Voorwald — former PwC partner turned founder of TRIBE500 — a network organization guiding leaders to step into renewal, purpose, and conscious leadership.After nearly two decades shaping organizations from the inside, Viviana experienced a profound awakening that shifted her understanding of power, success, and leadership. She now believes the next evolution of business won't be driven by intellect alone, but by heart, frequency, and a return to source. Together, we explore what it means to lead from love in a world shaped by disruption — and why elevating corporate consciousness may be one of the most important shifts of our time.Key Themes:Why AI may be forcing humanity to remember who we truly areThe “frequency of love” (500) and what it means inside a boardroomMoving beyond the illusion of the mind into embodied leadershipBridging ancient wisdom practices with modern business systemsBuilding TRIBE500 as a collective model for elevating corporate consciousnessThis is a grounded yet expansive conversation for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense that strategy alone is no longer enough and that the future of leadership must be rooted in deeper human awakening.Learn More About Today's Guest:Viviana Voorwald spent almost two decades as a partner at PwC, shaping leaders and organizations from within one of the world's most established corporate environments. Born in Peru, she carried an early inner knowing and lifelong sensitivity to deeper truths. Through years of personal development and immersion in ancient wisdom practices, including the research of David Hawkins, the teachings of Buddhist master Cuong Lu, the work of Tony Robbins, the Medicine Wheel traditions, and plant medicine healing, Viviana experienced a profound awakening that transformed her understanding of leadership and human potential.She is the founder of TRIBE500, a curated network of high-level practitioners guiding business leaders to operate from heart, source, and conscious alignment. Her mission is clear: to elevate corporate consciousness and bridge brilliant minds with the frequency of love.Viviana's website ****→ https://www.tribe500.comViviana on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviana-voorwald-9860391/About the HostJayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership.Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

Text us a comment or question!What if up to 40% of dementia cases could be prevented — not with drugs, but with daily lifestyle choices?In this powerful episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, I sit down with molecular biologist and AI health innovator Thoryn Stephens, Founder & CEO of BRAIN.ONE, to unpack the real science behind brain health, longevity, and sustainable optimization after 50.We go beyond hype and dig into what actually moves the needle when it comes to protecting your cognition, extending your health span, and building a strong, capable body and mind for decades to come.In This Episode, We Cover:1. The Lifestyle Levers That Could Prevent 30–40% of DementiaBased on emerging global research, including insights from The Lancet 2024, we discuss:Why nutrition is foundational for brain healthThe role of strength training and physical activityHow sleep impacts cognitive declineWhy stress and social isolation matter more than you thinkThe surprising impact of hearing and vision health2. The #1 Longevity Hack (Hint: It's Not a Supplement)If you're looking for the single most powerful lever for brain health, Thoryn says it's this: Sleep.We discuss:Why sleep deprivation accelerates agingHow alcohol affects heart rate variability (HRV) and recoveryWhy measuring your sleep can change your behaviorHow to optimize without becoming obsessive 3. Measure What Matters: Wearables & Health Tracking After 50“You can't manage what you don't measure.”We break down:How wearables like Garmin, Oura, and Apple Watch can guide behaviorWhat HRV actually tells youHow small data insights lead to big long-term changesThe danger of letting data run your life 4. Peptides, GLP-1s & The Wild West of Longevity MedicinePeptides are everywhere right now. But are they miracle solutions — or risky trends?We cover:What peptides actually areThe difference between research and prescription peptidesMicrodosing GLP-1s and what it meansThe regulatory gray zoneWhy most doctors aren't trained in this space 5. AI, Brain Optimization & The Future of HealthWe explore:How AI is being used in brain-computer interfacesThe potential (and risks) of uploading health data to AI platformsWhat “Mindspan” means — and why it mattersWhy the future of health is hyper-personalizedBut here's the twist…Despite all the high-tech innovation, Thoryn keeps coming back to the basics. 

What if your voice is more than a way to communicate—what if it's a healing instrument?In this episode of Exploring the Mystical Side of Life, Linda Lang sits down with sound healer Marysol Ximenez-Carrillo, whose work uses the human voice, light language, and frequency to support healing on a soul level.Marysol shares her journey from musical theatre to sound healing, how light language flows through the heart rather than the mind, and why sound has the power to bypass conscious thought and move energy exactly where it's needed. Together, they explore how vocal sound can release emotion, activate inner peace, and reconnect us with a deeper remembrance of wholeness.In this episode:Using the voice as a tool for healing and transformationWhat light language is and how it works beyond wordsHow sound moves through the physical, emotional, and energetic bodyWhy healing isn't about fixing yourself—but remembering who you areThe episode includes a vocal transmission from Marysol, offering listeners a direct experience of sound as medicine.If you're curious about sound healing, light language, or opening yourself to a gentler, more intuitive path of healing, this episode invites you to listen—not just with your ears, but with your whole being.Visit Marysol at: www.marysol.vision or on YouTube at: @MarysolXimenez_CosmicVoice✨ Thanks for exploring the Mystical Side of Life with us. If you enjoy our journey into the mystical realms, please like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes. Your support helps us explore more dimensions of spirituality and mysticism for everyone. If you'd like to buy us a cup of coffee, contributions (any amount) can be made to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/thoughtchange⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/s0ycsy6sj9⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you! We appreciate all donations. Produced by Linda Lang, ThoughtChange, Box 551, Richmond, ON, Canada K0A2Z0Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast/video are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host or the podcast.Stay connected... Visit Linda Lang at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ThoughtChange.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freebies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thoughtchange.vipmembervault.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meditations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insighttimer.com/thoughtchange ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spiritual blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/@thoughtchange123⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SoundHealing #LightLanguage #VoiceHealing #EnergyHealing #SpiritualPodcast #SoulHealing#ExploringTheMysticalSideOfLife #HealingFrequencies #InnerPeace

In this episode, Alissa sits down with writer and speaker Case Kenny for a conversation about self-expression, confidence, and what it really means to stop shrinking yourself.They explore why embracing your “cringe,” intensity, and nonconforming traits is actually magnetic, and why the fear of being judged keeps so many Highly Sensitive People playing small.The conversation expands into relationships. How to know if someone amplifies you, why “low maintenance” is often code for self-abandonment, and why we should aim to “settle up,” not settle down.This episode is an invitation to raise your standards, trust your essence, and choose relationships that expand you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why accepting judgment is more empowering than avoiding itHow your “cringe” attracts aligned peopleWhat confidence really is (a willingness to be uncomfortable)How to use regret as a decision filterThe difference between settling down and settling upWhy healthy relationships amplify who you already areThe truth about being “high maintenance” vs. having high standardsConnect with Case Kenny:https://www.casekenny.com/https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/Join us for Sensitive & Steady! My free 3-day workshop for highly sensitive women happening March 2nd, 4th, & 6th. CLICK HERE to register for free.Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa Uncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

If you've ever created a vision board, set powerful goals, and then wondered why your reality hasn't caught up yet — this episode will change everything. In this final installment of THE EMPIRE 3-day free series, Elyse is joined by celebrity stylist and embodiment coach Jessica Papineau to explore what actually closes the gap between what you desire and what you experience.You'll learn why manifestation isn't about wanting more — it's about becoming the woman who can receive it.In this episode, we cover:Why you don't get what you want — you get what you areThe role identity and embodiment play in collapsing timeHow unconscious conditioning shapes your capacity to receiveWhy success can feel unsafe before it feels normalHow to embody your future self now, instead of waiting for proof

“Beauty truly does come from within…and a glow can't be purchased.” – Liane Marie Lambert Today's featured bestselling author is a mom, spiritual mentor, energy alchemist, and a multi-certified health and life Coach, Liane Marie Lambert. Liane and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Karma to Dharma A New Age Guide to Becoming Superhuman”, how our inner energy shapes reality, the importance of embracing vulnerability, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Liane to write her book, and what she learned through the writing processHow being hit by a double-decker bus led to her spiritual awakeningWhat the three stages of human consciousness areThe difference between being awakened and advancedWhat client experience helped her to up her game as a coachLiane's Site: https://www.lianemarielambert.com/Liane's Book: https://a.co/d/dO4rKaMThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…921 – From #WWE Diva to Spiritual Mentor with Joy Giovanni (@joygiovanni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-921-from-wwe-diva-to-spiritual-mentor-with-joy-giovanni-joygiovanni/919 – Spellbound No More with Judy Koons (@JudyKoons): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-919-spellbound-no-more-with-judy-koons-judykoons/636 – You Are Deathless with Nicole Angelique Kerr: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-636-you-are-deathless-with-nicole-angelique-kerr/603 – Cracking Open with Isabeau “Beau” Maxwell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-603-cracking-open-with-isabeau-beau-maxwell/260 – Metamorphosis with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/548 – Trusting the Currents with Lynnda Pollio (@lynndapollio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-548-trusting-the-currents-with-lynnda-pollio-lynndapollio/300 - God Is In The Little Things with Rev. Ariel Patricia (@RevPatriciaSSM): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-300-god-is-in-the-little-things-with-rev-ariel-patricia-revpatriciassm-c2h/1042 – From Messy Breakdown to Magical Breakthrough with Becca Eve Young: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1042-from-messy-breakdown-to-magical-breakthrough-with-becca-eve-young/202 - Your Divine Human Blueprint with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee/495 – Divine Mother Healing with Connie Huebner (@AskDivineMother): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-495-divine-mother-healing-with-connie-huebner-askdivinemother/634 – Divine Messy Human with Amanda Kate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-634-divine-messy-human-with-amanda-kate/640 – The Way of Inanna with Seana Zelazo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-640-the-way-of-inanna-with-seana-zelazo/1027 – How Viral Beliefs Sparked a Nationwide Culture Clash with Alison Lea Sher: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1027-how-viral-beliefs-sparked-a-nationwide-culture-clash-with-alison-lea-sher/398 – Awaken Your Greatest Potential with Lori Ann Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-398-awaken-your-greatest-potential/537 – If Trees Could Talk with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton/264 – Soul Wounds & Sacred Revelations with Deneen Joyner (@Deneenmj7): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/264-soul-wounds-sacred-revelations-with-deneen-joyner-deneenmj7

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I'm joined by Catherine Lightfoot, ADHD coach and founder of Rewired Circles, to talk about her experience of navigating IVF as a neurodivergent person.Catherine was working in a senior HR role while undergoing fertility treatment and dealing with the mental load of a delayed ADHD diagnosis. She joins me to talk about the emotional toll of masking, the challenges of advocating for yourself in a system that does not always recognise neurodivergence, and the importance of creating support spaces that actually meet people where they are.This is our first episode covering neurodivergence and fertility, and I want to thank Catherine for bringing this conversation forward. If you suspect you may be neurodivergent, or if you've been struggling to articulate how this process is affecting you, I hope this episode offers support and language for what you might be feeling.What we discuss in this episode:Catherine's delayed ADHD diagnosis and how it overlapped with her fertility journeyWhy she and her partner opted for early fertility testing and how a surprise male factor diagnosis shifted everythingThe emotional whiplash of having a clear process derailed by COVID delaysHow hyperfocus, masking, and people-pleasing made it harder to ask for helpOverworking and pretending everything was fine while secretly undergoing injections and treatmentThe moment she realised she could not cope alone anymoreWhat IVF felt like as a neurodivergent person and why it is easy to become overwhelmed and disconnectedThe challenge of advocating for yourself when you are not sure what your needs areThe risks of masking and burnout in high-pressure jobs while going through treatmentHer reflections on memory loss, dysregulation, and why she misremembered the number of cycles she hadWhy support groups are powerful but may not be the right fit for everyone at every stageHow Catherine's coaching and lived experience helped her move from burnout to self-awarenessThe shocking mental health statistics for women with ADHD and why fertility support needs to evolveWhy the fertility and neurodivergent overlap is an urgent area of focus for workplaces and support providersHer top advice for anyone navigating fertility and ADHD, especially in silenceA note on support and asking for helpSo many of us keep it all in. We wait until it gets really bad before we share anything. But Catherine reminds us that asking for help does not need to be dramatic or all-encompassing. You can start small. Tell one trusted colleague at work. Let one friend know. Give someone permission to be your backup or just your quiet support.If you are masking and managing everything...

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:What current research shows about long-term cognitive effects of general anesthesia, including key findings from the MAAS studyHow perioperative neurocognitive disorders present, who is at risk, and how common they areThe pathophysiology behind postoperative cognitive decline, focusing on neuroinflammation and anesthetic-related brain stressPractical, evidence-based strategies to protect brain health before, during, and after surgeryWhy brain health must be a shared, institution-wide priority across perioperative care teams

Joseph Goldstein discusses equanimity and how to remove the self from the knowing, effectively freeing ourselves from identification with awareness.This time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein mindfully explores:Thoughts as passing phenomena that do not truly belong to anyoneSeeing all experiences as the simultaneous arising of both knowing and objectLetting go of our identification with knowing and awarenessShifting from active voice to passive voice as a mindfulness practiceThe near enemies of the mental qualities listed in the BrahmaviharasEquanimity and holding all things equally, seeing things for what they areThe difference between impartiality and indifference, openness versus carelessnessNavigating the complexity of our lives through the balance of compassion and equanimityMaintaining an interest in exploring rather than relying on our preconceptions about people and situationsThis episode was recorded at the Insight Meditation Society Forest Refuge and originally published on Dharmaseed“When you look for the mind there's nothing to find and the not finding is the finding. It's to see that there is nothing to find and when there is nothing to find, there is nothing to identify with.” –Joseph Goldstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I'm sharing a real, behind-the-scenes recap of attending Wedding MBA in Las Vegas just days after our SBS Fall Fest retreat. I talk about what it was like stepping into the largest wedding professional conference in the world as one of only a handful of bridal seamstresses in attendance, and what that revealed about how our role is still misunderstood and overlooked.This episode is for bridal seamstresses who are deciding where to invest their time, energy, and money when it comes to conferences, education, and community. If you've ever wondered whether big industry events are worth it, or if seamstress-specific spaces matter more, this one is for you.In this episode:Why Wedding MBA offers limited value for bridal seamstresses compared to industry-specific retreatsWhat speaking at a major wedding conference revealed about how invisible seamstresses still areThe importance of education and mentorship designed specifically for bridal alterationsHow community and shared language make learning more impactfulWhere to focus your investment if you want real growth as a bridal seamstressConnect with Nadine:Check out the exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcastBecome a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozemanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress

In this episode, host Brendon Dennewill sits down with Bill Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pace Pricing and three-time software entrepreneur with over 20 years building and scaling SaaS companies. Bill shares how he evolved from software developer to pricing strategist after recognizing the deep anxiety founders face around pricing decisions. Through his work guiding hundreds of SaaS teams, he's discovered that pricing isn't just a numbers game—it's about alignment, belief, and understanding the jobs customers hire products to do.The conversation explores why pricing, product, and positioning cannot be separated, and how misalignment at the leadership level cascades throughout organizations, leaving money on the table. Bill unpacks his PACE framework (Profile, Architect, Calibrate, Execute) and explains why he shifted from pure data-driven decisions to building belief through iterative validation. He also tackles how AI is fundamentally reshaping SaaS business models, from enabling outcome-based pricing to introducing new cost structures that challenge traditional economies of scale.This episode is essential for SaaS founders, RevOps leaders, product executives, and B2B growth teams looking to unlock revenue through strategic pricing, eliminate cross-functional friction, and prepare their business models for an AI-driven future.What You'll LearnWhy pricing misalignment at the leadership level quietly becomes a company-wide problemHow the PACE framework brings structure and repeatability to pricing decisionsThe difference between solving a problem vs. executing a job to be doneWhy belief, not data, is the true catalyst for pricing changes and adoptionHow AI is accelerating the shift toward outcome-based pricing modelsWhy product, pricing, and positioning can't be separated, and what happens when they areThe single most impactful action a founder can take if pricing hasn't been reviewed in a yearResources MentionedPace Pricing PACE FrameworkJobs to be Done (JTBD)Bob Moesta April Dunford, author of "Obviously Awesome"HubSpot Intercom Is your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations A clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not) Let's Connect Subscribe to the RevOps Champions Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube Explore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

Ash fell like snow.The sky went black at noon.And an entire city took its final breath… frozen in time.In this Part 2 MACABRE Feature, The Fall of Pompeii series, "And Gods Turned Their Gaze" , Blaire takes you deep into the last hours of Pompeii—a city that lived fast, loved boldly, and died in an instant under the fury of Mount Vesuvius. Immerse yourself in this tragic tale of humanity and the wrath of nature. This is one of our most atmospheric features yet—packed with cinematic scoring, immersive sound design, and Blaire's dark, poetic narration that brings ancient tragedy straight into your headphones.Want More MACABRE? Spotify subscribers get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes .Paid supporters on Patreon, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights :⁠⁠⁠⁠ Macabre Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Send in your stories for a future listener episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at :⁠⁠⁠⁠ MacabrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Macabre Exclusive Merch ⁠⁠ www.gothiccthreads.comResources: Vesuvius | Facts, Location, & Eruptions | BritannicaHome - Pompeii OnlinePompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum | HISTORYPompeii: A Snapshot of Ancient Roman Life | History HitWhat Was Life Like in Pompeii Before Mount Vesuvius Erupted Nearly 2,000 Years Ago?Archaeologists find records of Pompeii survivors that reveal how they rebuilt their lives | PBS NewsTimeline: PompeiiA Guide to the Pompeii ExcavationsA minute-by-minute account of the Pompeii eruption, revealed in agonizing detail | Science | AAASPompeii casts: where they are found and what they areThe two letters written by Pliny the Younger describing the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 ADLupanar of Pompeii: Secrets, Erotic Frescoes & Visitor GuideGladiatorial games in Pompeii - Pompeii OnlineHistory of archaeological excavations of Pompeii (Italy)

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with self-compassion teacher, somatic coach, IFS practitioner, and soon-to-be author Soulla Demetriou. We explore what it really means to come home to yourself, befriend your inner world, and move through life with more ease, compassion, and truth.In this conversation, we talk about:• Soulla's storyHow her early experiences with anxiety and panic opened the door to yoga, mindfulness, somatics, and eventually Internal Family Systems (IFS).• What self-compassion truly isNot clichés or forced positivity — but a daily practice of inner friendship, boundaries, honesty, and care.• The nervous system's role in healingWhy so many of our patterns come from old protective responses, and how safety changes everything.• A simple, grounded explanation of IFSHow our “parts” develop, what they're trying to protect, and how self-energy (the clear sky beneath the weather) helps bring them into balance.• The wound of “not enoughness”Why so many of us carry it, and how we begin healing it gently.• Returning to who we really areThe beautiful overlap between IFS self-energy and the Ayurvedic idea of living from sattva, clarity, and inner steadiness.About Soulla DemetriouSoulla is a somatic and transformational coach, IFS practitioner, mindfulness teacher, and author of the upcoming book You Have Always Been Enough. She supports people around the world in reconnecting with their inner truth and emotional sovereignty.Connect with SoullaWebsiteInstagram→ Begin a free 7-Day Self-Compassion Journey — a beautiful, practical introduction to building a kinder relationship with yourself→ Pre-order Soulla's book: You Have Always Been Enough: A Healing Guide to Self-Love and Inner Freedom→ Explore Soulshine Retreats in Spain→ Curious about working 1:1 with Soulla — simply email her to have a chat and find out more: soulla@soulshinewithsoulla.comResources:Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide Abhyanga Self Massage Guide Weekend Nervous System Reset Nourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

In tonight's Macabre Feature, Part 1, The Fall of Pompeii, of Plight and Precipice, we're traveling back to a moment frozen beneath ash and fire. This is one of our most atmospheric features yet—packed with cinematic scoring, immersive sound design, and Blaire's dark, poetic narration that brings ancient tragedy straight into your headphones.A city that never saw the sky turning black, or the mountain waking up angry.A place where life… stopped mid-breathWe're peeling back the ash, sifting through the final seconds, and walking through a tragedy so sudden it feels like the world held its breath and never exhaled.This is history at its most catastrophic… and its most human. Want More Macabre? Spotify subscribers get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes .Paid supporters on Patreon, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights :⁠⁠⁠⁠ Macabre Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Send in your stories for a future listener episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at :⁠⁠⁠⁠ MacabrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Macabre Exclusive Merch ⁠⁠ www.gothiccthreads.comResources: Vesuvius | Facts, Location, & Eruptions | BritannicaHome - Pompeii OnlinePompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum | HISTORYPompeii: A Snapshot of Ancient Roman Life | History HitWhat Was Life Like in Pompeii Before Mount Vesuvius Erupted Nearly 2,000 Years Ago?Archaeologists find records of Pompeii survivors that reveal how they rebuilt their lives | PBS NewsTimeline: PompeiiA Guide to the Pompeii ExcavationsA minute-by-minute account of the Pompeii eruption, revealed in agonizing detail | Science | AAASPompeii casts: where they are found and what they areThe two letters written by Pliny the Younger describing the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 ADLupanar of Pompeii: Secrets, Erotic Frescoes & Visitor GuideGladiatorial games in Pompeii - Pompeii OnlineHistory of archaeological excavations of Pompeii (Italy)

Stop scrolling. Step outside. What if the adventure you've been seeking has been right beneath your feet all along?In this mini episode, I share a playful and heartfelt conversation with Susie Spikol, a naturalist, author, and lifelong environmental educator who reminds us that wonder is waiting for us in the ordinary. From searching for spiders with schoolchildren to rescuing an owl from her chicken coop, Susie's stories remind us that magic exists everywhere if we simply slow down enough to notice.Sometimes, we forget how to play. We fill our days with structure, productivity, and screens, leaving little space for imagination. But play is not just for children, it is how we reconnect with curiosity, creativity, and joy. Susie invites us to rediscover that part of ourselves that still believes in fairy homes, tiny worlds, and the beauty of small things.This is a reminder that the adventure is already here, unfolding in the simple moments we often overlook. Whether it's the red flash of a cardinal, the hum of a chickadee, or the quiet joy of building something just for fun, nature is always calling us back home.In this episode, I share: • How play and imagination help us reconnect with nature and ourselves • Why small, simple moments hold the greatest magic • What children can teach us about curiosity and wonder • A gentle reminder to slow down and find the wild where you areThe full episode with Susie will be released this Friday, where we go even deeper into the art of wonder, wildness, and remembering what's real.Resources and Links: Explore Susie's books Forest Magic for Kids and The Animal Adventurer's Guide at susiespikol.com Follow her on Instagram @susiespikol for daily inspiration to stay curious and connected. Support the show✨ Join My TEDx Spokane Journey! Get early updates, BTS moments, and reflections as I prep for TEDx Spokane.

Send us a textYou've felt it: that moment when someone walks into a room and shifts the entire energy. Or when you catch yourself in the same destructive pattern with different people. Or when you finally spoke a different truth about yourself and things started to change. But did you know there's actual science behind all of it?In this eye-opening solo episode, Alison Lager breaks down the physics, neuroscience, and quantum mechanics that prove one undeniable truth: your thoughts, words, and beliefs are literally shaping your reality—and they're doing it right now. She goes deep into real, measurable science (not metaphors) to show you exactly how your brain generates electromagnetic waves, how your heart broadcasts a field 5,000 times stronger than your brain, and why the words you use trigger actual biochemical changes in your nervous system.But this isn't just theory. Alison gives you concrete, actionable practices you can start today to rewire your programming, override the beliefs that have been holding you back, and step into the life you're actually meant to live. This episode is a wake-up call disguised as a science lesson—and she's not holding back about why this information has been kept from us.Key HighlightsThe scientific truth: thoughts produce measurable electromagnetic waves that broadcast beyond your bodyYour heart's electromagnetic field is 5,000 times stronger than your brain—here's what that meansWords restructure your nervous system: negative words increase cortisol, positive words increase dopamine and serotoninThe programming trap: how childhood beliefs continue to run your life (and how to identify yours)The cancellation technique: how to override limiting beliefs moment by moment using languageQuantum physics proves it: observing a thought changes matter (and energy follows intention)The water study and what it means for your body (you're 70% water)Practical daily practices: setting intentions, reframing negative events, and commanding your reality instead of begging for itWhy you're not attracting what you want—you're attracting who you areThe role of gratitude and "yes" statements in rewiring your nervous systemHow pain can be a transformational tool if you choose to use it that wayWhy changing even one thought changes the landscape of your brainConnect with Alison LagerInstagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager LCSW CASACBook: "The Wake Up Call"Facebook Groups: Alison Answers Group | Women of ExcellenceTopics, Themes, and TagsTopics:Neuroscience of thought and beliefElectromagnetic waves and the brainHeart's electromagnetic fieldWords and nervous system restructuringProgramming and limiting beliefsQuantum physics and reality creationNeuroplasticity and rewiringIntention setting and energy flowCortisol vs. dopamine and serotoninWater crystallization studiesPain as a transformation toolPersonal agency and accountabilityThemes:Science meets spiritual

Text us a comment or question!What if the secret to slowing - or even reversing - the effects of aging was already inside your body? In this fascinating conversation, Coach Kevin sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan, world-renowned molecular scientist, nitric oxide researcher, and biotech entrepreneur, to uncover the molecule that could be the key to lasting energy, vitality, and longevity. Nitric oxide (NO) is often called the body's master signaling molecule - it regulates blood flow, oxygen delivery, metabolism, and even sexual health. But here's the kicker: production of this critical molecule drops by as much as 50% by the time we reach our 40s and 50 - leading to fatigue, brain fog, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and accelerated aging. Dr. Bryan breaks down why nitric oxide levels decline, the lifestyle habits that sabotage your body's ability to make it, and simple science-backed strategies to restore production naturally - so you can feel decades younger from the inside out. If you care about optimal health, performance, and aging well… this episode is a must-listen. In This Episode, You'll Learn:What nitric oxide is - and why it's essential for every system in your bodyThe four major signs you might be nitric oxide deficientHow common habits like mouthwash, fluoride, and antacids destroy nitric oxide productionThe role of nitric oxide in sexual performance, heart health, and brain function Why “beet supplements” might not be doing what you think they areThe simple daily practices that naturally boost nitric oxide (including one most people overlook)How nitric oxide could revolutionize medicine, aging, and human performance Resources & LinksConnect with Dr. Nathan Bryan: https://www.n1o1.comFollow Dr. Bryan on Instagram: @drnathansbryanCheck out Dr. Bryan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNathanSBryanNitricOxideGrab his book: The Secret of Nitric Oxide: Bringing the Science to Life - https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Nitric-Oxide-Bringing-Science-Life/dp/1899694307/ Want to Build a Lean, Strong, Vital Body After 50?Join Coach Kevin and the team at The Silver Edge for personalized nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle coaching designed to help you look and feel your best at any age.

In this episode of the High Performance Parenting, Jacquie and Greg Francis tackle one of the most critical topics for today's families: raising kids who know who they are before the world tells them otherwise.From teachers' careless words to the constant noise of social media, children are bombarded with voices that can shape their identity—for better or worse. Jacquie and Greg share personal stories, the importance of intentional parenting, and practical steps parents can take to speak life into their kids and ground them in truth.

I will never stop sharing my love for social media. Why? Because it's one of the most powerful tools we have as business owners. And yet, so many photographers I work with are afraid of it. They worry about being vulnerable, about what showing up online says about them, and as a result, they hold back.But here's the truth: these limiting beliefs are keeping you from booking clients on Instagram. It doesn't matter how solid your strategy is or how many content ideas you have—if you can't work through these beliefs, you'll struggle to see results.In this episode, I'm breaking down the most common beliefs I hear (and have struggled with myself!) and how to start talking back to those scary voices in your head so you can finally use social media to connect with the right people and book more clients.What you'll learn in this episode:Why “nobody cares” and “I'm not that interesting” are lies you're telling yourselfHow practicing is the only way to get better at showing up onlineWhy your life doesn't need to look perfectly aesthetic to attract clientsHow to share what feels comfortable while still making genuine connectionsWhy “professionalism” doesn't mean hiding who you areThe power of recognizing your red flag thoughts and shifting them into possibilityCONNECT WITH MADDIE:InstagramWebsiteLINKSGrab your free spot in my Booked Up and In-Demand Masterclass: September 23 at noon CST - learn the content system that fills your calendar with premium clientsRebrand Group CoachingUltimate Personal Brand Session Shot List – Free DownloadFull show notes

Episode Highlights With JabanWhat PANS and PANDAS are, and what the key differences areThe different causes of the same neuropsychiatric symptoms and figuring out the underlying issueThere are adult versions of these conditions as wellEarly warning signs of PANS and PANDAS to watch for in children and the autism connectionAutoimmune encephalitis symptoms in kids and why this can be so dramaticWhy this can be a very fast onset and can be triggered by illness 75% of adults in the US have some form of chronic symptomKids have a less developed blood-brain barrier and can experience these symptoms more strongly What recovery from PANS and PANDAS looks like, and what factors to addressWhy not take an extreme treatment approach that overwhelms the bodyWhat his roadmaps for healing look like and the order he follows to best support the bodySupplements that are specifically helpful with things like PANS and PANDASWhen medications are helpful and what else to do alongside themWhen you remove the reasons the body is stressed, it's no longer stressedThe top diet and lifestyle supportive steps to let the body heal he most commonly uses and why he doesn't do long term restrictionResources MentionedDr. Jaban's website, his Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook