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Not all “no's” are equal—and if you're in fundraising, you know that firsthand.In this episode, Eric and Jonathan unpack the three types of objections every social impact leader will face: the silent no, the vague no, and the hard no. They explore why each shows up, what it's really signaling, and how to respond in a way that transforms rejection into relationship. Whether you're navigating donor hesitancy or partner pushback, you'll walk away with practical tools to shift conversations from confusion and avoidance to clarity, trust, and—yes—sometimes even a yes.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - The 3 types of objections: Silence, vagueness, and direct no's[01:42] - A real-world win: How reframing a donor's “no” unlocked major funding[03:03] - Ghosted? Strategies for re-engaging silent prospects[05:59] - Automated follow-ups that work: Respectful nudging and content-driven touches[07:19] - Low-effort asks: Using newsletters to reignite dormant conversations[08:22] - The “breakup email” that gets responses: Permission to say no[10:43] - Why silence feels personal—and how to shift your mindset[12:04] - Vague rejections: How to politely mine for clarity[13:08] - Exact language that invites honest feedback[15:17] - Is it just the money? A powerful question to uncover root issues[17:43] - When “scaling down” won't serve you—or them[19:17] - Invite donors into partnership: What funders really want[21:07] - Objections as insights: What “no” reveals about your positioning[22:19] - Flip your mindset: Think 70% about what they want to hear[24:06] - Fit-first fundraising: 3 guiding questions before accepting money[25:19] - Mission creep warning: Why not all dollars are worth it[27:20] - The takeaway: Always try to get to a direct “no”—and know why it happenedQuotes:“You have to become an irresistible fundee—for them.” –Jonathan Hicken [22:32]“Funders want to make an impact on something they care about. Period.” –Eric Ressler [23:25]Resources:Article - Want Foundations to Fund Your Work? Speak Their Language. Here's How.Article - How to Embrace (and Own) Your Nonprofit's Digital FundraisingArticle - 8 Reasons Why Donors Aren't Giving on Your Nonprofit's WebsiteArticle - Funders: Your Obligation to Social Impact Goes Beyond Giving MoneyListeners, now you can text us your comments or questions by clicking this link.*** If you liked this episode, please help spread the word. Share with your friends or co-workers, post it to social media, “follow” or “subscribe” in your podcast app, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. We could not do this without you! We love hearing feedback from our community, so please email us with your questions or comments — including topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes — at podcast@designbycosmic.com Thank you for all that you do for your cause and for being part of the movement to move humanity and the planet forward.
Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Recent research from PensionBee reveals that financial disengagement might cost savers up to £500,000 over their lifetime - that's a substantial amount! When was the last time you reviewed your savings? Are you aware of how much you've saved for retirement? Making small, informed decisions today can greatly impact your financial future. The great news is that staying engaged with your finances isn't difficult. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they explore a simple truth: the most effective way to max out your chances of retiring comfortably. Behavioural Expert and Co-Founder of Shaping Wealth, Neil Bage; Financial Adviser, Money Columnist and Author, Bola Sol; and Head of Consumer PR at PensionBee, Laura Dunn-Sims. Episode Breakdown: 01:31 Common financial pitfalls 03:52 Visualising our ‘future selves' 06:08 Overcoming complacency with pensions 06:42 The £500,000 ‘cost of disengagement' 08:00 How can we make the numbers feel real? 10:20 Transitioning from an ‘immediate return' to ‘delayed return' environment 13:16 How to retire with more money 17:23 Automate your way to compound interest 20:02 Understanding investment risk 23:30 Balancing greed and fear 26:27 How to make (and keep) good habits Further reading, listening and watching: To learn more about the cost of disengagement, check out these articles, podcasts and videos from PensionBee: E37 transcript (Blog) Bonus: How to stick to your financial resolutions (Podcast) Do you know what pension plan you're in? (Blog) E32: How to understand your pension balance (Podcast) E34: Unpacking 10 years of pension changes (Podcast) How much do you need to pay into a pension? (Video) How much income do you need in retirement? (Blog) How much should you save for retirement? (Video) How to catch up on pension payments (Blog) How to check your pension contributions (Article) How to trace a lost pension (Article) How to understand your pension balance (Blog) Pension Calculator (Calculator) Top 10 money apps for your smartphone (Blog) What income would a £100,000 pension pot give you? (Blog) What is compound interest? (Blog) Other useful resources: 56% of UK adults feel like they don't understand the stock market (YouGov Survey) Almost 9 million UK adults are missing an old pension pot (PensionBee) Brits missing £31.1b in unclaimed pension pots (Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association) Government's free Pension Tracing Service (Gov.uk) How the 'end of history' illusion shapes your life choices (BBC) Over half of Brits are in the dark or ‘dangerously underestimating' the minimum cost of retirement (PensionBee) Pension disengagement could cost you up to £500,000 in retirement (PensionBee) Pot for life significantly more popular than stapling for managing multiple pots (PensionBee) Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today by Hal Hershfield (Book) Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads. Follow Shaping Wealth (@shapingwealth) on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Follow Bola Sol (@bolasol) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads.
Send us a textReferrals are the secret weapon of business growth, but not in the way most people think. In this episode of The Sign & Thrive Podcast for Notaries, host Bill Soroka reveals the power of smart referrals—not just getting them, but giving them.When you become the person who connects people, solves problems, and makes life easier for others, you don't just get referrals—you build a reputation that brings opportunities you never saw coming.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why giving referrals is the fastest way to get them ✔️ How to position yourself as a trusted resource in any network ✔️ The Trust Triangle—why strategic introductions lead to more business ✔️ The 3-Tier Estate Planning Referral System that sets you apart ✔️ How to avoid common networking mistakes that sabotage relationshipsWhy This Matters for NotariesLoan signings aren't falling from the sky like they used to, but billions of documents still need notarization every year. By leveraging referrals, you can build a sustainable business that thrives no matter what's happening in the market.Bill shares real-life stories of how simple introductions have led to high-value clients, unexpected income streams, and long-term partnerships. Whether you're an introvert or a natural networker, these insights will help you become the notary everyone remembers.The 3-Tier Estate Planning Referral SystemWant to break into the lucrative world of estate planning notarizations? This framework helps you create easy referral pathways for clients and professionals:
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka and Nathan Henderson to discuss whether or not rehab should be pain free. We dive into when and how much pain is acceptable during rehab, conditions and contexts when it is appropriate to minimize (or even completely avoid) pain, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/e7aayZcA2Kw Episode Resources: Article: Should Rehab Be Pain-Free? Article: How to Train Around Pain or Injuries Article: Goldilocks Principle of Rehab --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsors: Legion Athletics: Get 20% off using "E3REHAB" at checkout! - https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/wdp5g Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab Tindeq: Get 10% off your dynamometer using code “E3REHAB” at checkout - https://tindeq.com/ --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Matt Hunter
Margo and Abby cover a dynamic mix of topics on this episode of Creative Current Events, from the devastating fires in Los Angeles and their impact on communities and the arts, to creative business trends and lessons from the sudden closure of Kansas City Canning Company. They share updates on the Getty's initiatives, including their Open Content Program and merger with Shutterstock, delve into IKEA's revival of ‘70s design, and spotlight eco-friendly Alkemis Paint. Plus, they explore the potential TikTok ban, Seinfeld's take on AI, and a call for volunteers to help preserve historical documents. Mentioned in this episode: Erin Gallagher - Sponsor Families affected by the LA Fires https://www.instagram.com/erin.gallag.her/ Her Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10yby5fqb4OdqhhakJBN-6ZYWh7nyJ2ZoEWGoOUESDSo/edit?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabsc3b7pNXns-8dAKsp_LktE87Au26EVj4Z0BvaH_TbqjRhKaQoYHRtcBU_aem_3GiEBeXCFqhQKZtg-FIioQ&gid=0#gid=0 Pasadena Humane Society https://www.instagram.com/pasadenahumane/ Article- How to help artists and art workers devastated by Los Angeles wildfires https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/14/los-angeles-wildfire-fundraisers-support-artists-art-workers Getty Open Content Images https://www.getty.edu/projects/open-content-program/faqs/ Getty Open Content Article https://www.openculture.com/2024/03/the-getty-makes-nearly-88000-art-images-free-to-use-however-you-like.html Getty/Shutterstock Merger https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/shutterstock-merge-with-getty-images-deal-valued-37-billion-2025-01-07/ All the astounding works that are entering the public domain! https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/public-domain-matisse-frida-kahlo-robert-capa-works-1234729194/ An interesting article on copying via Aeolidia, (because the Emily McDowell article on Public Domain is not available) https://aeolidia.com/what-to-do-when-someone-copies-your-design/ Ikea's New Old Releases https://www.dezeen.com/2024/12/17/ikea-nytillverkad-collection-byakorre-shelf-2025-design/ Conscientious Alkemis Paint https://alkemispaint.com/collections/all# TikTok Ban https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyng762q4eo What to know about RedNote (where TikTok users are flocking) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/01/16/what-is-rednote-tiktok-ban/77725672007/ Jerry Seinfeld on Jimmy Fallon.. & AI thoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/DEXoj66OXMU/ Fyxer AI https://www.fyxer.com/ The National Archive is looking for people who can read cursive!! https://people.com/national-archives-is-looking-for-volunteers-who-can-read-cursive-8775099 Here's how to start reading & transcribing! https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions Connect with Abby: https://www.abbyjcampbell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc/ https://www.pinterest.com/ajcampbell/ Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry
In this episode of Climate Positive, hosts Gil Jenkins and Guy Van Syckle chat with Zeyneb Magavi, Executive Director of HEET, a Massachusetts-based non-profit focused on designing a strategic evolution of aging gas systems into bidirectional ambient thermal grids, with the aim of driving rapid and equitable decarbonization of heating and cooling in urban areas. The enlivening conversation centers around the networked geothermal, a novel technology gaining traction nationwide that utilizes underground thermal energy systems to provide efficient and sustainable heating and cooling. Magavi breaks down how this innovative neighborhood-scale decarbonization solution works, highlights the business case, policy drivers, the benefits for communities, utilities, workers, and more.Links:HEET WebsiteZeyneb Magavi on LinkedInZeyneb MagaviBioHEET on XHEET on LinkedInArticle: Underground Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment (Wall Street Journal, April 21, 2024)Article: How an Unlikely Coalition of Climate Activists and a Gas Utility Are Weaning a Boston Suburb Off Fossil Fuels (Inside Climate News, December 21, 2024)HEET Blog: 13 Massachusetts Communities Kickstart New Geothermal Networks with $450,000 in Funding from MassCEC (February 29, 2024)HEET Blog: Networked Geothermal: The National Picture (April 17, 2023)Episode recorded December 17, 2024 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.
This episode is PACKED with evidence-based information about real food for fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN! We dive right into some of the most confusing and controversial nutrition topics, including protein for fertility, vegetable oils, and iron supplements! We also talk about how to support your body postpartum so that you can get back to feeling your best after baby. Timestamps:[4:34] Welcome Lily Nichols[7:18] Does protein intake alone have a beneficial impact on fertility?[9:50] Is it that important that we focus on high quality bioavailable protein or is it that if we just up protein intake overall it will benefit fertility?[26:06] What does the research say when it comes to vegetable oil consumption, specifically how it relates to fertility and/or inflammation?[30:49] How do you know if a vegetable oil is damaged or not?[35:10] What foods or types of food should you focus on when going through fertility treatments?[39:43] Can you talk about using adaptogens and mushrooms while pregnant?[41:50] Can you give some suggestions for anemia during pregnancy?[51:10] Do protein goals go up during pregnancy and/or postpartum?[53:47] Curious about nutritional needs while breastfeeding. I've heard that breastfeeding mama's need 800 additional calories a day, but what about under producers? [58:39] How do you support your body and hormones to decrease postpartum hair loss?[1:02:47] How long should nutrition be a priority postpartum realistically for a new mom?Episode Links:Visit Lily's WebsiteBook Website: Real Food for FertilityBuy "Real Food for Fertility"Buy "Real Food for Pregnancy"Buy "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes"Episode #235: Preconception and Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN (Part 1) Episode #237: Nutrition for Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, and Breastfeeding with Lily Nichols, RDN (Part 2)Article: How much iron do you actually absorb from food?Article: The Truth about Postpartum Hair LossArticle: Protein Requirements in Pregnancy are higher than previously thoughtArticle: 5 Fertility Diet MythsBotanical Medicine for Women's Health 2nd Edition by Aviva Romm Sponsors:Go to drinklmnt.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED to get a free 8-pack with any drink mix purchase!Go to https://thisisneeded.com/ and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order.Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/chocolate and use coupon code WELLFED for 10% off and you always get free shipping on orders of $59 or more.Go to wellminerals.us/adrenal-stress-less/ and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.
Overcoming faith doubts and trials, plus Joshua Rogers on a Christian's rights at work, and seeking healing from sexual trauma before marriage. Featured musical artist: Abandon Roundtable: When Your Faith Is Challenged What's been the biggest test to your faith? A tragedy? Unanswered questions? Scientific claims? We've all faced moments that forced us to ask honest questions about God, the Bible, and the Christian faith. Our guests share about weathering big spiritual challenges, and what helped them overcome their doubts to trust God more fully. Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: A Christian's Rights in the Workplace If you work in a secular environment, are you required to leave your faith at home? What legal rights do you have to express what you believe? Conversely, what can your employer require of you? Boundless contributor Joshua Rogers is an attorney who has these conversations every day. He gives us honest advice for living out your faith and values on the job while loving others in the process. No Reason to Hide: Standing for Christ in a Collapsing Culture Link to Article: How to Defend Your Faith Without Being a Jerk Visit Joshua Rogers' Website Inbox: Addressing Sexual Trauma Before Marriage Past sexual trauma can do untold damage to your body, mind and emotions. If you've experienced this trauma, how do you appropriately seek healing before getting married? Counselor Geremy Keeton weighs in. Link to Counseling Services Mending the Soul by Steven Tracy Fearless Series Resources Find us on YouTube
This year has been characterized by personal changes in mindset and approach to my practice, and professional development within my Canadian private practice and podcast. Today's episode will be a deep dive into my personal story, in celebration and reflection of year eight in private practice! In this Episode: November 2023 The beginning of 2024 Spring and summer of 2024 Towards the end of this year The struggles of year eight Cultivating a “maintain mindset” over a capitalist-growth mindset The future of the Fearless Practice podcast November 2023 Eight years ago, I started my Canadian private practice in November. Now, every November, I reflect on how far I've come. A lot of my time and energy at the beginning of this year was focused on finalizing that website. Unfortunately around this time, along with the struggle of the website situation, I had to hire a new admin staff, which added a lot more work to my plate. The beginning of 2024 I sunk deeper and deeper into a work hibernation for the first few months of this new year. I just focused on the basics which allowed my creativity and urge to work harder to slowly appear again in the Spring, instead of forcing myself to keep pushing when I was feeling burned out. Spring and summer of 2024 One of the biggest changes was that therapy for registered counselling therapists and psychotherapists became tax-free in the spring of 2024! Going into the summer of 2024, I began to feel the burnout creeping up on me again, so I decided to switch things up and pursue a solo project, which was to get involved in the SEO of the backend of my website. Towards the end of this year As you may know from episode 141, I took up the project of adding direct billing in the private practice, which so far has been going really well! And to end it off, a wonderful twist this year was that my first admin - who had been with me since the beginning - came back! It's been great to have the three of us back together again, working in private practice as a close-knit and content team. The struggles of year eight Even though this year has been lovely on many levels, there have been some tough moments. One of them is that Jane, my associate, and I have yet to complete a second season of our private practice's podcast. Managing stress has also been another hurdle. Specifically, financial stress has been a concern. Running a podcast is expensive! And it got even tougher when the usual financial pattern of the year was different. Cultivating a “maintain mindset” over a capitalist-growth mindset Due to money stress, I focused on ways to grow my practice and income but that mindset ended up not being helpful. What this experience has taught me is that adopting a perpetual-money-growth mindset can cause you even more anxiety. Now, I'm approaching my work as maintenance of my professional and personal dream life that is based on satisfaction and peace. The future of the Fearless Practice podcast We're thrilled that Jane App is sponsoring the podcast for another year! This means there will be a whole other year of the Fearless Practice podcast! Thank you to my podcast editing team along with Joel, Niam, Brittany, Claire, and you, our audience! We look forward to another year of sharing stories and knowledge about Canadian private practice. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: EP 143: Jillian Bagan: Growing a Queer-Informed Practice | EP 143 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Listen to my private practice story and journey here! Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
Jesley, Alexa, and George from PropertyLimBrothers talk about the FED's 15% interest rate cut could reshape the real estate market in 2025. With the rate reduction aimed at curbing inflation, the property market is buzzing with new opportunities. If you're newly married, early in your career, and looking to make the smartest property move—this episode is for you. They break down the impact of lower interest rates on property demand, discussing whether now is the time to buy or if waiting is a smarter strategy. Is the resale market about to heat up? How will enhanced housing grants and reduced loan-to-value ratios affect HDB buyers? Through the persona of a young couple, Wayne and Joanne—fresh graduates navigating their first big property decision—our team answers key questions like: Should you choose a BTO flat or resale HDB? What about a 2-bedroom condo? And how do you make sure your first property sets you up for future capital gains? With engaging discussions on grants, market trends, and future-proofing your real estate decisions, this episode provides actionable insights tailored for those in the Spring of life. More on this episode! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Article: "Fed slashes interests rates by a half point" 03:35 Client's opinions on interest rate cuts 05:21 Article: "2 ways the latest fed interest rate cut affects Singaporean homeowners" 08:59 Article: "Measures to cool the HDB resale market and provide more support for first-time home buyers" 09:28 Thoughts on latest cooling measure 10:43 Who is affected by the cooling measure? 13:53 Increase in Enhanced CPF Housing Grants (EHG) 14:30 Who is affected by the cooling measure? (Continue) 18:59 Article: "How would reduced loan-to-value (LTV) limit, larger housing grants affect HDB buyers?" 19:58 Article: "Vast majority of HDB buyers not affected by tighter loan-to-value (LTV) limit" 21:09 Wayne and Joanne introduction 22:12 Advice for Wayne and Joanne 42:24 George's life experiences and property buying journey 47:41 Advice: "First-time home buyers should take their time and get a second opinion before buying a home" 48:19 Alexa's life experiences and property buying journey 50:43 3 factors to determine what properties you can buy 51:11 Advice: "First-time home buyers should take their time and get a second opinion before buying a home" (Continue) 52:20 Teaser for Part 2 52:52 Outtakes
The conversation dives into the evolving landscape of data security, particularly in educational institutions. It highlights the significance of regulations like The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the role of the FTC in enforcing data protection measures. The discussion also touches on the implications of these regulations for K-12 education and the importance of securing private data. Article: How to leverage $200 million FCC program boosting K-12 cybersecurity https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-leverage-200-million-fcc-program-boosting-k-12-cybersecurity/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGCtdhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSx1tQXohd25qPR7tq0zLNoSMV3KL4jv-ZvPnLJYIFgxBYRWg0tDDgusRA_aem_5FIwTwos5Vd4K7bfDJSzKQ Please LISTEN
The government has announced a five-year trial of the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to consider whether its use could reduce unemployment and relieve pressure on the NHS. So this weekend, we revisit an episode from last year looking at another weight loss drug that's already been approved for use by clinically obese individuals in the UK. But is an injection our best option for tackling obesity?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/subscribeGuests: · Charlotte Ivers, Staff Writer, The Sunday Times. · Dr Amir Khan, NHS GP and Broadcaster.Host: Manveen Rana. Article: How celebrities' favourite drug Ozempic made Denmark enormously rich.Clips: Global News Canada, CBS, E News.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comThis episode was first published in September 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you have been a long-time listener, you'll know that ever since I started my Canadian private practice, I have never offered direct billing to clients. There were many reasons for this, such as when I started eight years ago, there weren't many insurance companies covering registered counselling therapists. Plus, each insurance plan seemed to have a different rule or agreement on whether a registered counselling therapist could be covered, and if so, by what percentage. Until now! In 2024, there's been a big change where TELUS Health is now allowing registered counselling therapists and psychotherapists to be part of their platform, and the TELUS platform offers many different types of insurance companies. Listen in to find out more! In this Episode: TELUS Health and Jane App Discovering the offered insurance companies How to integrate direct billing with your Jane App TELUS Health and Jane App ‘TELUS Health is now allowing registered counselling therapists and psychotherapists to be a part of their platform, and on their platform [are] many different types of insurance companies … Which makes it so much easier to direct bill.' - Julia Smith I really started to think about offering direct billing once I heard that TELUS Health integrates with Jane App. I knew that if I could offer direct billing through my EMR, Jane App, and it would only take a couple of minutes that it would be worth looking into, and adding into my practice structure. ‘The last thing I want to do is add another 15-30 minutes to each session having to deal with billing, but if it's only going to take five minutes to do direct billing, I know my clients would really appreciate that, and therapy would become more accessible for people that are looking for direct billing and therapy services!' - Julia Smith Discovering the offered insurance companies From talking with clients, I know that the three main insurance companies that people use are; Sun Life Manulife Blue Cross Unfortunately, TELUS Health only has Manulife, but then a tonne of other insurance companies. I started to talk with other therapists about Blue Cross to see if it's worth it to apply for direct billing with them, even though they're not part of the TELUS Health system. Then, I started the process of adding direct billing to my private practice through TELUS Health and Blue Cross. ‘Luckily in Canada as therapists we don't have to apply for an insurance panel, like therapists do in the states, as long as you have the degrees needed you can just apply to TELUS Health, to Blue Cross, and then any insurance program that offers therapy and accepts registered counselling therapists or psychotherapists, you'll be covered!' - Julia Smith How to integrate direct billing with your Jane App ‘Luckily, Jane App did not disappoint!' - Julia Smith There were two videos that answered all of the pressing questions that you may have about linking insurance with your Jane App EMR - you can watch these videos here, and here, and learn how to integrate insurance with your Jane App as well! If you're ready to give Jane App a go, use my code FEARLESS to receive one month free! ‘With your schedule, Jane App also shows a little insurance badge with the clients who are using insurance, so that can make it a lot easier to know which client's are going through insurance and which clients aren't.' - Julia Smith With Jane App, you can reduce the amount of admin that you will have to do with each client! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: EP 140: Blackcy Placidass: Developing a Value-Based Practice | EP 140 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
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Do you want to build a values based private practice? And are you thinking; “What does that actually mean?” Many people may shy away from the business-aspect of running a practice because they feel awkward following the standard, capitalistic model of working with employees and clients, and where the goal is solely to maximize profits. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to do it this way! You can run a Canadian private practice that you are proud of, that makes you enough money, and that does good work in your community. Listen in on this episode to find out how! *Insert the JANE App logo and sponsorship script linking to www.jane.app/mentalhealth In this Episode: What is a value based practice? With clients Incorporating other values What is a value based practice? ‘It focuses more on integrating personal and ethical values into your private practice, rather than focusing on profit-driven motives [only].' - Julia Smith What this means in my Canadian private practice is that any support staff that I hire, like my admin assistant, that they start off working with me for a living wage and for my associates I offer them a percentage split that is above market. If you want to hear more about this topic, I encourage you to listen to episode 135. ‘Does this mean that I have to spend more for an admin assistant? Of course! But my decision isn't based on that profit-driven motive of, “How cheaply can I hire someone for this position?” because it doesn't align with my values.' - Julia Smith With clients A value based practice also takes clients into consideration. As much as I am not trying to pay my contact employees as little as legally possible, I am also not trying to charge my clients as much as legally possible. ‘It is also now how we are basing our rates, of, “What is the lowest rate that we can charge without resenting this work?” as well as making sure that we can pay our bills and have a happy, healthy life, and not be burned out!' - Julia Smith Now, I base my decisions on “How low can I go without resenting the work?” instead of, “How high can I go?” Incorporating other values Of course, you can bring in other important values that resonate with you and your vision and mission into your practice, such as; Offering equitable access to therapy through providing opportunities for sliding scale payments or pro-bono services Hiring an intern who can charge a very reduced rate for more accessible therapy Practicing what you preach by getting involved in social justice issues Participating in community initiatives to create broader, social change ‘We are therapists, we're here to help people! Yes, we deserve to be paid a wage that reflects the work that we do and we deserve to not get burned out. But … we do value making ethical decisions! We do need to make profits in private practice, but capitalism should not be running the show - at least that's my personal opinion!' - Julia Smith So, I encourage you to reflect on your personal and ethical values. How can you brainstorm in small or larger ways of bringing these values to fruition in your Canadian private practice? Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 137: Dr. Stacey Hatch: Research, Private Practice Tips, and Seeing Clients at Home | EP 137 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn Mentioned episode: https://www.fearlesspractice.ca/podcasts/raising-and-lowering-rates-ep-135/
We were honored to host a conversation with the Brennan Center for Justice Senior Advisor Barton Gellman, and national security expert Rosa Brooks, moderated by journalist Kimberly Atkins Stohr. They discussed the tabletop “what if” exercises conducted this summer, highlighting the need for defenders of democracy to prepare more robustly to mitigate potential threats of a second Trump Presidency to our constitutional government. While not all abuses can be entirely prevented, there are important steps we must take to combat these threats. Listen or watch our call.ABOUT OUR SPEAKERSBarton Gellman is Senior Advisor to the president and executive director of the Brennan Center. His focus is on building safeguards against threats to democracy in the 2024 election and in the presidential administration to come in 2025. Gellman joined the Brennan Center from The Atlantic, where he was an award-winning staff writer. He is the author most recently of Dark Mirror: Edward Snowden and the American Surveillance State. Gellman has received multiple professional honors including; the 2008 and 2014 Pulitzer Prizes, two George Polk Awards, two Overseas Press Club awards, two Emmy awards for a PBS Frontline documentary, Harvard's Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Rosa Brooks holds the Scott K. Ginsburg Chair in Law and Policy at Georgetown University Law Center, where she has served as a tenured professor since 2006. She also serves as Georgetown Law's Associate Dean for Centers and Institutes and as co-director of Georgetown's Center on Innovations in Public Safety. She is also an Adjunct Senior Scholar at West Point's Modern War Institute, an ASU Future of War Senior Fellow at New America and a founder of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security (LCWINS). From April 2016 to November 2020, she served as a reserve police officer with the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department. Kimberly Atkins Stohr is a senior opinion writer and columnist at The Boston Globe. She is also an MSNBC contributor, a frequent panelist on NBC's “Meet the Press,” and co-host of the weekly Politicon legal news podcast #SistersInLaw. Previously, Kim was the inaugural columnist for The Emancipator, a collaboration between The Boston Globe and Boston University's Center for Anti Racist Research that reframes the conversation about racial justice and equality.
In this episode, the hosts discuss an article about a cybersecurity researcher who befriended and then exposed the leader of a ransomware gang. They explore whether this approach could be a future strategy for dealing with ransomware gangs. They also discuss the risks and implications of such actions, as well as the difference between cybersecurity researchers and reporters in terms of their objectives and responsibilities. Article: How a cybersecurity researcher befriended, then doxed, the leader of LockBit ransomware gang https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/09/how-a-cybersecurity-researcher-befriended-then-doxed-the-leader-of-lockbit-ransomware-gang/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEp0xxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRCBIUR786T92fuY20a3T9tE4JEwcX0zrU1LQZm_L95eMm9h4nLxp1L_kw_aem_5JNtSCNqnbR1oUiWrF5xmA TED Talk: This is what happens when you reply to spam email https://www.ted.com/talks/james_veitch_this_is_what_happens_when_you_reply_to_spam_email?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Please LISTEN
Join Julia for an encore presentation of her 2022 conversation with Heidi Sturgeon. It's a thought-provoking episode that has an unexpected twist at the end! You can find the show notes here. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 133: Canada's new tax exemption on regulated therapy services | EP 133 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
Michelle and Chase discuss the importance of how we show up, prepare for, and participate in team meetings. By being strategic in our approach to meetings, we put our best foot forward and can use these opportunities to showcase our skills and add value. Some people might naturally be more comfortable speaking up during meetings, while others prefer to take a back seat. Michelle and Chase share strategies for both groups to put our best foot forward, lean into our strengths, and increase our professional effectiveness and reputation. Article: How to stand out in team meetings and get noticed (Motivation Code) Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!
Today we are celebrating that Registered Counselling Therapists and Registered Psychotherapists no longer have to charge tax! There are decades of work behind the scenes to bring this to fruition, so it is a big deal! Thank you to the CCPA for making this happen! In this podcast episode, I'll give you all the information about what this means and what you should do next so that you're in the loop and on the right track. In this Episode: Who doesn't have to charge tax anymore? What does this mean? Addressing the change with clients Who doesn't have to charge tax anymore? Last month in June 2024, Bill C59 received royal ascend and that means that GST and HST can successfully be removed from counselling and psychotherapy services in provinces that regulate the profession. What does this mean? What this means for therapists across Canada is that if you are in a province that regulates psychotherapy or counselling therapy, which includes; Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island You no longer have to charge tax on therapy services! However, if you are certified in an unregulated province, it can be a little tricky. You may or may not be able to take tax off of your services, because it depends on if you have the relevant qualifications with a regulated province, what your provinces rules are specifically, and other factors. ‘So before taking off tax in an unregulated province, you will want to speak to your MPs [and] to the board where you are certified just to make sure that you can legally do that.' - Julia Smith The CCPA is still advocating for those unregulated provinces so that Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) may become included in not having to charge tax anymore, because this is currently not the case. No matter what, you should still contact the CRA to discuss your individual situation on whether or not to deregister your HST or GST number. Click here to find the CRA link! Addressing the change with clients Are you going to take the tax off of your therapy fee? Or are you going to keep the therapy fee the same and give yourself a little bit of a raise? There's no judgment if you do decide to go with the latter, since inflation has been tough these last few years. First and foremost, you may want to put yourself in your client's shoes because by not taking the tax off your fee and keeping it the same - depending on how you word it - your clients may not appreciate that, especially since for them it has also been difficult with inflation and rising costs. ‘If you do decide to give yourself a raise, you want to explain to your clients why you are doing this, so that they understand and can respect it!' - Julia Smith Some therapists may not tell the clients that they are doing this because the final fee includes the tax in the price, so the tax could be removed without the clients noticing. But by not informing your clients of the change, it may bring up big issues in the therapeutic alliance if a client finds it out and feels cheated or lied to, so being transparent is usually the best route! In my private practice, we've decided to pass the benefits to our clients. With Jane App, it is super simple to do to change this feature! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 132: Destin Jones: Creating Canadian Therapist Communities | EP 132 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Canada Revenue Agency Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
Sign up for my FREE Homeschool Introductory Seminar to learn everything you need to know to get started homeschooling! In this episode we complete our series on Rhythms for a Super Simple Homeschool. We will discuss 3 spiritual rhythms: connection, celebration and creation. Part 1: Practical Rhythms Part 2: Slowing as the foundation of spiritual rhythms In episode 5 and episode 6 we discuss two other spiritual rhythms: Solitude and Sabbath. Mentioned in this episode: Article: How did Jesus Fulfill the meanings of the Jewish Feasts? Rooted in Wonder by Eryn Lynum Check out these two Nature Journals to help inspire your time spent out in creation!
As many therapists may have experienced with their practices, there's usually a summer slump. Everybody is either away on vacation or taking time off work, and as such their schedules have changed, albeit temporarily, and this can make it challenging for therapists to maintain their usual steady stream of clients. More than that, you also want a holiday! It's important for everyone, including therapists, to enjoy the nice weather and to take time off, wherever applicable and useful. In this podcast episode, I share with you some of the tips and approaches I use to make sure that I can also relax and take a breather, without In this Episode: Some ideas to deal with a summer slump What I'm trying this year! Managing my time Slowing down Some ideas to deal with a summer slump While everyone is outside and enjoying the warmer weather after winter, businesses and practices can suffer a little financially. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to help keep your business afloat and top of mind, such as: Increased marketing your business leading up to the summer Adding a niche with a summertime focus Saving money throughout the year to help you manage the slower summer months Adding an additional stream of income Hiring new therapists to your practice What I'm trying this year From the suggestions I've given above, there are a couple of things that I am trying this year for summer 2024. What I'm doing; 1 - Reminding myself that this is a phase. I know that there are trends of busyness that come and go throughout the year, and to keep calm and make adjusted actions is the best way to go. 2 - Be proactive and productive. I use the client summer slump to work on my business in other ways, making tweaks and adjustments where it may be needed that I might not have the time to do during the rest of the year. 3 - You can network too. Networking is an ongoing investment that you are making in your business, and these ring true and could bring you some valuable clients before, during, and after the summer months. Managing my time So, the way that I manage my time over these summer months with my other work priorities is to simply slot them into my usual clinical working hours, where I would've been clients. This way I maintain my usual schedule, keep my own routine, and still work within the hours that I am used to. Blocking out that time in my own schedule means that I keep working, and I don't see an empty client slot as “free” time. Slowing down Another thing that I am doing this summer is slowing down, and taking time off as well! One of the most annoying things of the summer is having one client booked on a clinical day, and no one else. When that happens, I book the rest of the hours off to focus on that one summer work priority, and also to relax! Where possible, I'll bunch those client hours onto a day or two so that I work in batches, and can then manage my time so that I'll have a solid block of working time, and then rest. If you want to hear more about how I portion out my time so that I can enjoy both my clinical work and enjoying my personal life, listen to this episode for some tips and advice! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 129: Rhea Bridge: Niching in a New Practice to Reduce Burnout | EP 129 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
For many Canadian therapists, the trajectory seems to be that once you start getting full with clients that you should open a group private practice. However, if you blindly consider opening a group private practice without evaluating whether or not it is truly something that you want, then you may end up in a very stressful situation, feeling burned out and confused as to how this happened! Therefore, when you think that it is time to consider this next phase of your career and you are drawn to the idea of growing your solo a Canadian private practice into a group private practice, really give it some intentional thought, so that you can make a decision that is good for YOU! So, if you are trying to weigh up your options, listen to this podcast episode where I ask you a couple of important questions to use when deciding which path to take. In this Episode: Is it your passion? Do you like managing people? Will it impact your work-life balance? Are you following the crowd? Is it your passion? There are so many reasons why people decide to open a group private practice, so make sure that if you are considering this path it is something that you are prepared to do because YOU have the desire to do it! A lot of people will encourage private practice owners to open a group private practice as a ‘natural next step', when this isn't necessarily a formulaic process, because it has to be intentional. Remember that passion and an active drive to pursue something are powerful ingredients for success. So don't follow the crowd just because everyone else is, and take your genuine interests and passions into account when figuring out your next steps. Do you like managing people? Do you want to add more therapists to your private practice so that more people in your community can receive help? Do you want to make passive income? Even more so, do you want to be a boss and a manager? Being a manager is a skill that has to be developed, and something that you can learn from consultants or courses. Will it impact your work-life balance? If you are considering changing your solo practice into a group practice, imagine your current life and what it could be changed into if you do make this switch. In the book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse who noted the top five regrets that people had as they were passing away, and they are; I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me I wish I hadn't worked so hard I wish I had the courage to express my feelings I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends I wish I had let myself be happier Are you following the crowd? Do you want to open a Canadian group private practice only because that is what consultants and supervisors say is the next step? Sure, it can be difficult to untangle what you want alone instead of what you think you want from looking at what worked for others. Figure out what works for you, and develop that! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 126: Celissa Vipond & Melissa Lindstrom: From Friendship to Successful Practice | EP 126 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Books mentioned in this episode: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
Cate seemed to be fully entrenched on the default path — she had graduated from Yale and became the Supreme Court advocate on her way to becoming a partner in her law firm. But she didn't want to live the lives of the people around her. She pivoted hard, you could almost hear car brakes squeaking as she made the turn, and over a year she became the number one female poker player in the world. She later started art and perfume companies and led operations at Avlea — a pandemic medicine company. One might think she's simply a superhuman, and what she did is beyond the grasp of mere mortals, but Cate claims that agency is learnable and joins the podcast to tell us how.
We always hear about “optimization”, and to the extent that many folks may be influenced to outsource everything possible so that they have more free time. But imagine this; if you had all this extra free time, after the time to rest, exercise, and spend time with loved ones, what would you be doing? If you had more free time and the mental capacity for tasks that you enjoy, what would they be? You don't have to outsource all the parts of your private practice, maybe only the parts that you either need help with, or that you really don't like doing. If you're a great therapist, but you also love marketing or SEO (like me!) then there's nothing wrong with structuring your tasks so that you still get to do these tasks that you enjoy doing in your practice. Work-life balance is just that, a balance that you have to test out to discover where it lies for you. This is what I've done, listen in to learn more! In this Episode: Some background on my experience so far The reality of my choices Do things because you love doing them Some background on my experience so far Sometimes therapists can only stay in the profession for a while because they can get severely burnt out, and I didn't want that to happen to me. When I started my Canadian private practice part-time, I was still working at university as a therapist. Even though I loved both jobs, I could tell that I was getting burnt out. So, once I fully transitioned into private practice, things started to slowly get better! And I started to finally achieve some more work-life balance. I share more about this on this podcast episode; a 50/50 work week. Additionally, I share how having more free time helped me to overcome some obstacles that cropped up during this time. The reality of my choices At a time, this 50/50 work week split was great because it provided me with the chance to get to everything I needed to in my practice while allowing myself to rest on the off days. However, with this additional extra time, I was getting a little bored. I started to ask myself what fills my soul, beyond doing the therapy work that I love. I could sense that there was something more that I wanted to do and contribute to with my time and energy; I just had to figure out what that was. What I came to understand was that by outsourcing everything that I possibly could, there were types of work that I was no longer doing that I did enjoy doing. Do things because you love doing them So, even though a business owner could technically outsource every single thing in their business to someone else - besides only what they can do - that's not something that you have to do! You can still find the balance between hiring outside assistants and help, and still doing the tasks that you enjoy doing! Remember that you don't have to follow everyone else's example. Take advice and learn from other people's experience, but at the end of the day, you are the one who can build a system that is best-suited for your needs and desires. Some questions for you to think about could include: What do you enjoy doing? How do you make time for it? What can you outsource so that you have the time to do these things? Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 123: Michelle Ham: Joining a Collective to Build a Successful Practice | EP 123 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
As the saying goes; “the only constant thing is change”, and it's true for Canadian private practices too. Sometimes you will set up a system that works well, but after months or years the practice has changed, and so the systems need to be updated. Or, the offering that you used to love doing with your clients is no longer something that used to light your spark - because you've most likely changed as a person and a therapist along the way - so you decide to change it up. The point is that niching can be a great way to build your business, but it can also be necessary to change your niche over time. It's something that I have experienced as well, so listen in on this episode if you're searching for some guidance! In this Episode: Why niching is important How to niche My experience with niching Why niching is important If you want a further, more in-depth episode into niching in Canadian private practice, I recommend that you listen to my previous episode on this topic! However, for a short recap, niching is important because it: Helps you to stand out from the crowd Helps you to focus on the issues that you are passionate about serving How to niche Some of the factors that you can keep in mind when you are figuring out your niche may include: The size of the population of this niche What you like working with clients through What you are qualified to do My experience with niching Private Practice With my website: I actually had a little mis-step with niching in my own private practice this past year! When I was redoing my website, I hired a website developer to give it a full make-over, as well as a copy editor. Overall, I realized that I had become way too excited about all the possibilities with the new website and adding services. I hadn't niched down enough, which made it overwhelming for a potential client to browse through. In the end, I reduced the specialty pages on the menu so that they only relate to our main private practice focuses. Fearless Practice With my consulting: over five years ago I started my private practice consultation because I couldn't find any in Canada. So, I started Fearless Practice to help other Canadian counsellors get the help that they needed with their private practices. Over the years, I created the workbook about how to start an online Canadian private practice, as well as scripts to send clients, private practice paperwork, an e-course, and more! ‘But as I continued to create these things, my consulting became irrelevant, because it's all in the workbook! As well as with the podcast … There have been so many episodes where I have interviewed other Canadian counsellors … There's just so much information that I have now on my website for Canadian counsellors, where you don't have to pay extra to have a one-on-one with me.' - Julia Smith Additionally, I nowadays direct people to take courses from LinkedIn and Google since they offer insightful and helpful courses for therapists to take. So, my consulting days have changed, and I niched down - again! I now focus specifically on helping Canadian private practice owners recover from burnout by helping them to restructure their practice so that it suits their needs and desires. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 121: Mila Arsenijevic: Balancing Growth in a Canadian Private Practice | EP 121 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Listen to my previous episode on niching, why it is important, and how to do it! Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
This week's episode is the final installment of my How to Mini Cut series, and we're focusing on how to reverse diet after cutting! Once a fat loss phase ends, most people lack an exit strategy. There's no game plan for after the diet ends. A reverse diet is a great way to avoid that mistake, and put a plan in place so that you can go from a calorie deficit to maintenance, and build a ton of flexibility back into your diet without losing progress. ---------- How to Reverse Diet After Cutting Video » https://youtu.be/lqs-W4gwdSc ---------- FREE Calorie Calculator » https://chrisgatesfitness.com/newsletter/ ---------- (ARTICLE) How to Reverse Diet After Cutting » https://chrisgatesfitness.com/2024/05/01/how-to-reverse-diet-after-cutting/
Do you sometimes feel lonely working as a therapist? Do you have an online practice, and sometimes wish you could chat with a colleague between sessions to let off some steam or to get an ethical second opinion? How do you deal with isolation as an online therapist? Working as a therapist can be an isolating experience in and of itself, since you can't talk about the details of your work with friends or family. If you work from home like me, then I'm sure that you know that the isolation can be two-fold! In this episode, I share with you some tips that I have figured out to help myself - and you - enjoy your work as a therapist while still making time for life beyond it. If you are stuck trying to choose between how to handle the challenge, I invite you to listen in! In this Episode: Be intentional Get out of your apartment Create peer-to-peer consultations Meet with your assistants Make time for a weekly activity Be intentional Between your work days and work weeks, it can be so tempting to just unwind alone at home, without having to exert yourself further by going outdoors and trying something new after a potentially challenging or long day. However, don't isolate yourself further just because you may be nervous about going outdoors. Find hobbies that you enjoy that get you outside of your home - and that are separate from therapy - so that you can unwind and relax in the company of like-minded people while doing something that you enjoy. Get out of your apartment Sure, you can enjoy hosting friends at your home. However, if you also work from home and then you socialize at home, there is very little variation in your routine, and you may begin to feel a bit suffocated! This is even more important if you live alone at home, because staying connected with your friends and with your personal life beyond just working from home is important. Create peer-to-peer consultations If you have associates in your Canadian private practice, make sure to schedule a monthly peer-to-peer meeting so that you can consult together to stay connected and on the same page about the practice, and as well as about what's happening in your lives. Connect with your team to talk about client cases or maybe have some fun! Having and maintaining relationships with other therapists can help to ease that isolation since they know what it feels like to work in the profession. Meet with your assistants If you have a virtual assistant, schedule a 30-minute meeting weekly with them. This is not only important to discuss business issues, but also to stay connected to your staff so that you don't pass one another by like ships in the night. Make time for a weekly activity Something that I do which I love is going to the gym in the afternoon. It's a lovely way to get out of the apartment, exercise, and to be around other people! No matter which one you choose, there will be challenges, so you just need to figure out which challenge is the one that you feel most comfortable to work with so that you can make the most of your obligations while enjoying yourself. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 119: What I Learned from Going to the CCPA Conference | FP 119 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
Have you ever been to a counselling conference? Are you considering going to one this year for the first time, or are you a regular attendee? Whether you are more introverted or an extrovert, conferences offer spaces for both! Not just quiet workshops or long tables filled with fascinating people, but also where you can learn and develop your skills as a professional while enjoying time spent with other interesting therapists. I got out of my comfort zone a bit and went to a CCPA conference last year, and it was great! Going forward, I know what I'm looking for now, and how to find other great therapists. If you're interested in finding out how, listen in! In this Episode: What is the CCPA? Conferences can be a lot of fun! Choosing conferences going forward What is the CCPA? ‘If you don't know, CCPA stands for Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and usually the conference that they have each year is in the springtime, but last year in 2023 they had it in October in Toronto.' - Julia Smith Usually, going to a conference for me is nerve wracking on a couple of levels! I was going alone to this conference, and I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it or not. However, I was able to select the speakers that I was interested in, but it can be a hit-and-miss! However, going to conferences also contributes to your CEC credits that all members of the CCPA need to get each year. So, keeping all this in mind, I pushed myself to go! Conferences can be a lot of fun! ‘With the CCPA conferences, you're expected to network. It is encouraged to talk to other counsellors. You don't look silly going up to people and starting conversations … Once I got into the swing of things, it was really fun to have conversations with counsellors from all over Canada!' - Julia Smith If you felt like you were getting a little over socialized, you could go see some of the workshops and talks that were happening around at any given time. I really liked that there were options to be silent and listen, or to put yourself out there and socialize! Even during lunches, it felt comfortable to sit down at a table with people that I didn't know and to strike up a conversation, since this is encouraged by the CCPA conference guidelines. Everyone's in the same boat! Choosing conferences going forward Despite the great time I had, I know that I want to be intentional about choosing the future conferences I'll go to. Specifically, I want to be mindful about going to conferences which will give certain information that I want to learn about. The CCPA conference is great for learning about many different things in the counselling world, from research to different types of therapy techniques to private practice information. Although, I know what I love! And so I would love to go to a conference on narrative therapy for therapists, because that is what I want to learn more about. ‘So for you, as you're considering your budget for this year, I'd highly recommend budgeting some money for going to a conference, and honestly I'd really just start with the CCPA conference! The workshops are so diverse, everybody is a Canadian counsellor, and you get CECs for going!' - Julia Smith Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 118: Brittany Wells-Pantaleo: Growing a Group Practice Virtually and Ethically | EP 118 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
Do you know some of the sweet spots to streamline your business processes? Is your Canadian private practice set up to support you, while you support your clients? Are you looking for some tips and tools that you can use to simplify your practice needs? There are so many different platforms and apps out there that it can seem overwhelming. If you are looking for some guidance and advice from lived experience, listen and read on! In this podcast episode, I share the different services and platforms that I personally use and recommend in my practice with you. In this Episode: Slack Hushmail Google Drive Jane App Slack You probably already receive loads of emails each day, and it can be frustrating when admin emails get lost in between client emails, and all the rest. With Slack, you can keep any and all business-related topics, queries, requests, and ideas in one place. Some of the great features of Slack include: Using it as a quick easy way to chat with colleagues and staff Video calls that you could use for monthly meetings Quick ways to tell your staff that you are unavailable, or on vacation Option to have specific group chats If you decide to get the paid plan, you then get access to the video calls feature, as well as control of when you want communication to be deleted. Since Slack messages are not encrypted, using this option for added security can be useful. Hushmail If you are emailing sensitive information then you should definitely consider using Hushmail! With their opt-in or -out encryption feature, you can either select that someone receives an email with a link to open it, or not. It's great for sending sensitive information because it's hack-proof! ‘As a therapist, I believe that you really need to have that option of having emails encrypted. Sometimes we have to send things to insurance, sometimes we have to send things to an employer, or sometimes we have to send things to clients, and if you don't have any options for encrypting emails, that can be unethical and dangerous.' - Julia Smith Hushmail offers affordable pricing, for only 11.99 USD a month. If you want to check it out, learn more and sign up here! Google Drive I've used Google Drive to write manuals for all of my assistants. It's a great tool because they are essentially “living” documents that can be edited by the owner as well as whoever you decide to share it with, meaning that the information can always be updated and shared. ‘One tip is every year I would copy that doc and save it on your computer … So that you have a document that isn't online in case something were to happen with Google Drive, that you have that document on your computer so it's not only living on the internet.' - Julia Smith Jane App ‘This is the number one thing and the first thing that you should invest in. It is private practice in a box!' - Julia Smith Jane App can do your: Billing Invoicing Bookings Charting Group private practice feature - for an extra 15 CAD (plus tax) a month Their in-platform video service is included in their monthly subscription price, which is 79 CAD (plus tax). Their features are also customizable, like their online-booking platform, so you can change things to complement your Canadian practice! If you are ready to try it, use my code FEARLESS to that you can receive your first month for free when you sign up! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 111: Marlee Rubel: Building an Online Private Practice in Toronto Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
In this episode, Eric is joined by Justine Clay! Justine, who is a neurotypical mom of a neurodivergent kid, is also a speaker, writer, business coach, and ADHD coach, for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers. Using her actionable-profitable-by-design framework, Justine helps established creative professionals and business-owners identify and articulate their unique value, position themselves to high-quality while paying clients, and build a fulfilling, efficient, and profitable creative business! Find more from Justine! Website :: justineclay.com Instagram :: @justine_clay LinkedIn :: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justineclay In this episode, you'll hear tips and discussions about: Helping people articulate what they want among a sea of ideas and different ways of co-collaborating Getting down to what someone needs vs. what they think they need & finding the fundamentals What do you do when you're procrastinating? / Monetizing your zone of genius and accepting your gifts What is unique about the ADHD entrepreneur vs. a neurotypical entrepreneur? Starting three things as a way to get unstuck and finding the “goldilocks” amount of pressure Creating structure with flexibility and options / “Don't check your email first thing in the morning.” The importance of understanding your own tendencies / the power of the pause “So many ‘fires' are just bright shiny objects that don't actually need our attention right now.” “If you don't run your own attention, someone (or something) else will run it for you.” Identifying an area of focus / Building on longer term goals and long-term coaching Who am I, who am I for, and how do I serve them? / “Be in community with other people who are doing what you're doing.” The benefits and immense value of having diversity of life, experience, and ideologies within a team Mindset hurdles that show up for ADHD entrepreneurs and addressing negative thoughts and noise in our brains “What are you actually afraid of? What's the worst that could happen? What is within our power?” Creating a, “You're Awesome!” folder to mitigate negative messaging Addressing the topic of money with compassion / “Numbers don't define who you are as a human being.” “A moment spent worrying about money is a moment you've stolen from yourself where you could be working on your unique brilliance…” Finding a good financial advisor who will meet you where you're at, who understands your needs, understands your ADHD, and understands your goals The importance of taking away 3 actionable steps and a deliverable roadmap Systemizing to make things easier so we're not constantly reinventing the wheel Burnout and dealing with the stressors vs. processing physical stress Benefits of a morning journaling practice, using it as a brain dump, and addressing limiting beliefs How to start a morning journaling practice / Handwriting vs. typing “The things that pay the most dividends can tend to have the hardest onramp.” “Just try harder” doesn't work / “Why might this help?” Resources & Honorable Mentions Article :: How to Find your Zone of Genius Article :: How to Get Into the Zone of Genius and Unlock Your Highest Potential (on Forbes) Article: Gay Hendricks and Andy Wang on the Inspired Money Podcast Website :: Hendricks Institute @ hendricks.com Website :: Ten Percent Happier @ www.tenpercent.com Podcast :: Ten Percent Happier @ www.tenpercent.com/podcast App :: Loom - for video recording and collaboration - at loom.com Book :: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily (PhD) and Amelia (DMA) Nagoski (at www.burnoutbook.net) Book :: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity - Julia Cameron
#NeuroNoodleNews #Neurofeedback #MentalHealthMatters #EEGTechnology #BrainHealth #NeuroscienceResearch #AddictionRecovery #SleepScience #MentalWellness #AnxietyRelief #TraumaInformed #DigitalMentalHealth #NeuroInnovations #PsychologyToday #BrainwaveOptimization Dive into the latest episode of "NeuroNoodle Neuro News and Notes" with Anthony Ramos, where we explore the fascinating world of neuroscience and its impact on everyday life. In this episode, we discuss: The underutilization of EEG in medical practice and the debate surrounding its standardization. The potential of 40hz stimuli and Cognito Therapeutics in treating neurological disorders. The link between chemical energy in the heart and brain, and groundbreaking research on mental health therapy via telemedicine. Key Moments: 0:002:19 Jason Kelce 2:56 Neurologist conversation on why EEg isnt used more because some DR's don't trust it because EEG training not standardized 5:28 Why isn't BCIA a louder voice 7:00 EEG and Epileptic Discharges 7:08 40hz Stimuli 7:27 Cognito Therapeutics 8:26 Chemical Energy Heart Brain 10:23 Washington Post Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/02/12/mental-health-online-telemedicine-therapy/ 11:18 Myndlift https://www.myndlift.com/ 11:39 Anxiety Raise frontal Alpha 13:54 Trauma and Addiction are correlated 14:19 Effects of childhood adversity on smartphone addiction: The multiple mediation of life history strategies and smartphone use motivations https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563222001200 15:55 Short Life Strategy 16:43 Dr Ruth Cohn clip https://youtu.be/zp2S-C1DawU 17:17 Dopamine 17:58 Dr Cohn Clip https://youtu.be/zp2S-C1DawU Children with a mother and attachment issues 18:26 Addiction is a attachment disorder 18:43 80% of your brain is developed by age 3 19:40 White Noise Podcast With Beverly Hansen clip https://youtu.be/BQJMcqA2bcY 20:35 Anterior Cingulate 21:10 Parents Phubbing Teens affects sleep article https://www.psypost.org/teens-exposed-to-parental-phubbing-tend-to-have-more-sleep-problems-study-finds/ 23:10 The Word Addiction... 23:46 Anthony Ramos Science and Technology Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/501009709911572 23:56 Article How the brain responds to reward is linked to socioeconomic background https://news.mit.edu/2024/how-brain-responds-reward-socioeconomic-background-0122#:~:text=to%20socioeconomic%20background-,How%20the%20brain%20responds%20to%20reward%20is%20linked%20to%20socioeconomic,less%20responsive%20to%20rewarding%20experiences. 26:38 Corporate Situation not all people are motivated by same reward 27:39 Article ADHD as an Asset in Entrepreneurship https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-entrepreneurship-25566/#:~:text=Summary%3A%20Individuals%20with%20ADHD%20possess,valuable%20resources%20for%20entrepreneurial%20ventures. 28:38 Akinetic mutism (AM) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by the presence of an intact level of consciousness and sensorimotor capacity, but with a simultaneous decrease in goal-directed behavior and emotions. Patients are in a wakeful state of profound apathy, seemingly indifferent to pain, thirst, or hunger. 30:26 Flow State Concept https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology) Mihály Csíkszentmihályi 31:05 Theta Waves 33:04 Adderall and Ritalin roles 34:49 Society places a great value on hyper focus 36:11 Salesmen are promoted on their relationship with the boss 41:00 Dr. Gina Poe: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Huberman Lab Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTt8gSl13s&t=2725s 42:37 Slow Wave Sleep 43:58 Glia Cells 44:33 Brain Drain Article https://www.deseret.com/2024/1/29/24054340/brain-drain-how-nasal-lymphatic-drainage-discovery-could-end-alzheimers 46:46 https://www.cognitotx.com/ 48:25 Martijn Arns Phenotype Depression/Medicine https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924977X21016345 49:45 Jay Gunkelman phenotype paper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neuronoodle/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neuronoodle/support
Are you having trouble deciding on a starting rate for your private practice? There are so many ways to figure out how to start off. For example, your college or association may have a recommendation, or basing your rate on what other therapists are charging in your area - but these guidelines may not be enough to allow you to be profitable! You may need to look at your budget to know where to set your rates in order to give your Canadian private practice the best shot at being successful. In this podcast episode, I talk you through a basic exercise that you can do to help you decide what your rate should be. In this Episode: Make it personal How to find your starting rate Final thoughts Make it personal You have to personalize your budget, and therefore your therapy rate. Sure, you can look at what other therapists in your area are charging to make sure that you're not pricing yourself too high or too low, or you could check in with your associated college to see what they say. However, whatever advice you get, you need to tailor it to what your personal and professional needs are. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to budgeting; you're going to have to understand your numbers and you're going to understand your needs! It is a bit of a dance to figure out what to do in this situation, and I know because I've been there! If you want some more in-depth advice, you can download my free e-course or purchase my workbook. How to find your starting rate One of the main reasons why people start private practices is because they want work-life balance. So, let's say: At a maximum that you want to see four people a day for five days a week, that's 20 people per week You want to take four weeks of vacation You take 10 sick or personal days There are five holidays With these calculations, you'll probably be working around 45 work weeks per year. Now, a common rate is $150 CAD, which I'll use in this example. If you charge: $150 CAD x 20 clients, that is $3000 per week $3000 CAD x 45 weeks, that is a total of $135,000 This may seem like a lot of money, but you have to take income tax into account, as well as your business expenses. I recommended subtracting 50% right away for income tax and business expenses, and whatever is left is your bonus for the year. ‘But, for that 50%, it would go towards rent if you're seeing people in person, your practice management software and I use Jane App for that - it's fairly affordable, around $80 CAD a month … You may have hired VAs, clinical insurance, clinical supervision, accountants, website development … So many things that you have to pay for!' - Julia Smith So, once you subtract this 50%, you could be left with $67,500 CAD. With retirement, it's recommended that you put away 10-15%, and now you are left with a total of: $57,375.00 and divided by 12 months, that is $4,781.25 CAD. Final thoughts In Canada, $150 CAD may not be enough to charge for a session, but I know that it can be difficult to charge more. There are lots of factors to consider, but don't lose hope! There is a sweet spot that you can find with your numbers when you start working with them. So, consider doing this exercise to get clarity about the rate that you would like to get to! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 109: How to Build a Private Practice Website | EP 109 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
In this week's episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Steve Raeder, the founder and CEO of Summit Ridge Energy. As a leading player in the community solar market, Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) has made significant strides since its inception in 2017, deploying over $1.6 billion into clean energy assets. With a robust development pipeline of more than 2 GW, SRE will have more than 400 MW of solar PV online by the end of 2024, powering 50,000 homes and businesses. During the conversation, Steve opens up about his journey from SunEdison to founding Summit SRE. He breaks down the incredible value proposition for community solar, which offers guaranteed savings to both residential and small commercial customers while underscoring its pivotal role in the broader energy transition. Steve also discusses SRE's growth strategy. Giving his outlook on the future of the community solar market, he details how the company is positioning itself to capitalize on this sector's continued growth. Additionally, Steve talks about the company's solar panel supply partnership with Qcells, which was announced last year and is the largest domestic community solar purchase ever. He also shares insights into their innovative sustainability apprenticeship program in Chicago. Note: Summit Ridge Energy is a client of HASI. Links: Summit Ridge Energy WebsiteSummit Ridge Energy on LinkedInSummit Ridge Energy on XSteve Raeder on LinkedInPress Release: Summit Ridge Energy and Qcells Announce Largest Community Solar Partnership in the U.S (April 6, 2023)Article: Clean energy job training has started at Chicago's Sustainability Hub (Solar Power World, May 2, 2023)Summit Ridge Energy's “Bomber” Project - Nation's Largest Rooftop Community Solar ArrayPress Release: HASI and Summit Ridge Energy Expand Partnership with New 250 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Illinois and Maryland (August 29, 2023)Article: How to run your house on clean electricity, no solar panels required (Washington Post, February 8, 2023)Steve's Book Recommendation: A Sense of Urgency, by Dr. John KotterEpisode recorded January 24, 2024 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, and Hilary at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.
As a Canadian therapist, one of the things that you know needs to get done is to build a website. It's part of the deal of being a business owner, and having a great website is the cornerstone of being seen by your local community and getting your Canadian private practice noticed. I think everyone has one or two horror stories about trying to get everything up and running when you are launching your Canadian private practice, or your latest marketing campaign - I've had some as well! But a great website is necessary, and it's not as impossible (or expensive) as you may have thought! I've partnered with an incredible company that offers you easy, affordable, and professional website packages. Depending on your needs, budget, and desires, there will be an option that fits your budget and business like a glove. Keep listening to be introduced! In this Episode: Re-building my website Choosing your website journey Meet Your New Website! Re-building my website Last year I decided to completely redo my website, perhaps you have an idea of how much work that can be! If you have ever been in this situation - or you are in this situation now, read on! WordPress websites are open-source, they offer design flexibility, and excellent SEO capabilities. On the other hand, website builders that create using their own proprietary platform (like Wix, Squarespace, Clinic Sites, and now Brighter Vision) make creating a website easy BUT there are limits to the design of your website and limits to SEO, because the websites are built on their private platform. Choosing your website journey I decided to switch from my previous website host to one that suited my preferences and needs, and I found an amazing Canadian company that ticked all the boxes! So, you may be thinking that instead you could build your own website. You might imagine that it would be cheaper, and that you could do it your own way. You could do that, but I would recommend you try something else! Because I tried to build my own website, it took almost 10 months, and it felt like a second job. Meet Your New Website! So if you don't want to spend months working with a team to build your own website, doing edits, and paying thousands of dollars - I have found a solution for you! Before any confusion sets in; WordPress.org is where you can purchase your own hosting and develop your website. However, now there is a WordPress website that provides you with turn-key solutions; WordPress.com! So if you want to build it yourself in an easy way, they offer that function. However, if you don't want to build it yourself, they do offer website design services - all you have to do is choose one of their monthly plans, choose a template that you love, and submit your content. And, if you want to transfer later and stop working with the company, you can switch your website to another WordPress hosting site! You can start with this company for 0 Canadian dollars! Or, I'd recommend starting with their Creator Plan, which is only $33 CAD a month, plus tax, which includes: Free domain for one year Premium website themes Unlimited Pages WordPress Plugins Live Chat Support Website Security Real Time Website Backups Website Performance Boosters To start building your private practice, click here and by next week you could have your website built! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 108 Michael Sorsdahl: CCPA's New Ethics Case bOok and Why You Must Read It | EP 108 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
Let's start out 2024 on the right foot with weight loss! These are some of the most impactful changes that you can work on right now to have weight loss- for the long term! Links mentioned: Article: How many calories we burn when walking Weekends Episode 10k Steps Episode Eating Out Episode Setting Goals Episode Some key takeaways from this episode include: Make sure you're setting very specific goals. If your goal this year is to “eat healthier,” great! But that goal doesn't really mean much. Plus it doesn't allow you to problem solve. Set very specific goals to make actual progress with your weight this year. Be consistent on the weekends! As best as you can, at least. Think about ways you can eat more produce when you're eating out or items that you can pack in case you get stuck in a high-calorie situation! Walk walk walk. This is such an easy and underrated habit that will help you to lose weight. But you need to look at your daily average. It's great if you get to 10k one day, but don't be surprised if you don't lose weight. You've gotta aim for every day. I include some tips on how! Hi! I'm Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I'm here to show you that you don't need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services. Whatever your goal weight is, our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program can help you build the habits to reach it! Click here to learn more about this 1:1 program with one of our registered dietitians. Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! Connect with us!: Instagram TikTok Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themillennialnutritionist/support
Do you often let fear stop you from taking a break and resting when you know you need it? Are you often pushing yourself beyond your limits but haven't stopped to wonder why? Have you been feeling resentful towards work that you used to enjoy in the past? Taking the time to properly rest is something that can help you to feel more present with your clients during sessions, and to enjoy what you do. Resting allows you to tap into your creative energy and appreciate your daily tasks, as well as your needs, instead of only chasing deadlines. In this podcast episode, I share my history with overcoming the fear when I know I need to settle down for some time. In this Episode: Why I started private practice Signs I need a break Being Fearless Going forward Why I started private practice One of the reasons why I started my own Canadian private practice was because I was getting burned out and I knew that for me to be successful I would need to have more breaks. However, even when I got to that place, I found myself struggling to give myself the chance to rest and take breaks because I felt I: Needed to push myself. I didn't feel like I could ever fully “earn” my rest because in our modern capitalist society, we're taught that time means money, so resting could feel like losing money Had to continuously earn an income because, another symptom of a largely capitalist society, hustle culture is so ingrained in our world that not actively doing something insinuates that you are not driven Could lose out on working with new clients if I wasn't always available because I decided to take a break So, during this first year of trying to take more breaks, I had to focus on listening to myself and what my body and mind were telling me when I knew that I needed to take breaks, even if I had fear. Signs I need a break I've come to notice personal signs of when I need to have a break, because I don't want to wake up dreading work. I enjoy what I do, but if I don't give myself time to rest, then that joy could turn into resentment or frustration, and I don't want it to. I know that I need to step back when I: Heave a big sigh of having to do any admin, marketing, or tasks for my practice Feel more anxious or panicky Become overwhelmed or easily stressed out by emails and additional requests This approach to my work has drastically helped me to reduce that “ugh” feeling toward my work, and keep the burnout at bay. If you are interested in trying out a 50/ 50 workweek split, you can listen to my podcast episode about it here. Being Fearless After seven years of private practice and getting to know myself in this setting, I can no longer imagine working like how I used to! Now, I have a deeper understanding of what it means to be a “fearless” practitioner! It can mean saying “yes” to things that can feel scary and knowing when to push yourself, but at the same time also knowing when to say “no” and focus on self-care. Going forward In saying this, I'm going on a two-week hiatus for December! I'm going to unwind, enjoy the holiday season, and I'll return back in January for another awesome year of the Fearless Practice Podcast! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 102: Nicole Lobo: Turning Lemons into Lemonade in Private Practice | EP 102 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
The One About:Reading Curriculum Overhaul with Journalist Alex ZimmermanIs your school using a new reading curriculum for the first time this year? ��Do you feel prepared to transition to a new reading curriculum? ��Is your district “building the plane while flying it?” ��Teachers and school leaders are struggling to make the transition.Alex Zimmerman Bio:Alex Zimmerman is a reporter at Chalkbeat New York, where he covers the largest schoolsystem in the country. Before covering schools, he focused on police accountability, LGBTissues, public health and transportation. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Village Voice,Vice and Atlas Obscura.Article:“How is NYC's literacy curriculum mandate going? Teachers feel unprepared.”ChalkbeatNovember 27, 2023https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2023/11/27/teachers-want-more-training-for-reading-curriculum-overhaul/To contact Alex Zimmerman via email: azimmerman@chalkbeat.orgThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!
100 episodes! What a milestone. In the beginning, I really wasn't sure what would happen. I knew that I wanted to try podcasting but I had no idea what to expect. However, once I knew that it would be something I would enjoy and that it would be a great way to connect with you, I committed, and here we are two years later! In this episode, I talk about the whole experience from the start to the present moment. I share my learning curves, my process, and any tips for you - if you are thinking about doing this too. Thanks for joining me on this journey, and here's to another year of the Fearless Practice podcast! In this Episode: Why I started this podcast Creating the podcast The pros and cons Lessons I have learned Why I started this podcast There were many reasons why I was considering doing this podcast: Would it help my consulting business? Would I enjoy recording every single week? Finding other like-minded therapists to connect and talk with Creating the podcast Once I experimented a little, I knew that I was ready to give it a try! So I: Took a course in podcasting Decided on the intro music Found a sound editor Hired a designer for the podcast cards Hired a copywriter to write show notes In many ways, running this podcast is like a second job. In order for me to publish the podcast episodes that you listen to each Wednesday, the process looks a little like this: Brainstorming the idea for each episode Finding counsellors to interview Organizing points for each topic per episode Recording the podcast either as a solo show or in an interview Sending the the sound editor the audio Listening to the podcast myself to make my own edits Sending the audio to the copywriter for the the show notes to be written Editing the show notes myself Sending quotes and titles to my designer for the cards for the episode Having the social media manager create posts for the podcast Sending the final products to my editor to schedule it for publishing The pros and cons When I started this podcast I thought it would take maybe an hour or two a week, but as you can see, it's a much longer process! Despite the long hours and financial investment, I'm so glad that I also get the chance to meet so many great Canadian therapists! And I'm grateful to those who have invested in my work and purchased from my store. Lessons I have learned Some of the things I now know about podcasting are that: It really helps to have a great team around you You will need to put in effort and energy to make it great It's going to be an investment so make sure you have money saved up or coming in so that you can make it work You can create community through a podcast, and it's a wonderful way to connect with other therapists in your area! On the note of community, I want to know how I can help you so that I can keep creating content that serves your needs. Reach out to us with your suggestions! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 99: Christine Olsen: How to Settle into Your Niche with Confidence | EP 99 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) From the very first episode, I've trusted East Coast Studio to help ensure my podcast sounds great. They'll help you streamline the podcasting process so you can focus on running your practice. Schedule a no-pressure conversation with East Coast Studio today and save $50 off their Podcast Pro Trial by using code FEARLESS at checkout!
We all have stories that we carry around in our heads like baggage. Some of these stories are helpful, while others can actually work against us. In this episode, I take a look at the concept of stories and think about how we might challenge them to put ourselves in a better place. Apply For Your Complimentary Coaching Session I invite you to a complimentary Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. There is no obligation to pursue further coaching after this session - but many people do! >>> Click here to apply for your complimentary coaching session. Like the Show? Please Leave a Review! ✅ If you like this episode or the show in general, please take a few minutes to leave a review by clicking one of the links below. Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time!
Even though you might be hearing about how private practices are all the rage, it is still a choice of preference. Owning and running a private practice may not be well-suited to you, or your goals for your work, and that's okay. Your work in the mental health industry does not need to look the same as others. If you haven't felt a pull to start a private practice but you can't pinpoint why, or if you think you'd like to try one but you're not sure if it will suit you, then listen in on this episode. In this Episode: Not being properly certified or licensed Needing full income immediately Don't want to work alone If you don't feel confident in your skills If you have a low stress tolerance Lacking motivation Being disorganized Not being properly certified or licensed You need to have your correct paperwork in order and filed properly before you ethically begin a private practice. If you open one without it, you risk legal damages and/or providing a service that you are not capable of doing (which could harm clients). Needing full income immediately One of the most common aspects of owning and running a private practice is that it can take a while for it to become profitable. If you are strapped for cash or you need stable and reliable income, then starting a private practice won't be a great plan for you. Don't want to work alone Running a private practice can be a lonely experience. For the first few months or years it is often just you behind the desk, or in sessions with clients, and it can be rare for you to work in close quarters with another counsellor. Many private practice owners actually seek out memberships or communities to join if they yearn for some professional friendships or connection. If you don't feel confident in your skills If you don't yet feel confident in your skills as a therapist, hold off on starting a practice until you have reached a more capable level. Consider taking extra time to do more coursework, study with other great therapists, and get certifications so that you can feel more confident to provide effective and wonderful therapy. If you have a low stress tolerance Starting a private practice is stressful! There are many changing and unexpected variables that can throw you off course, as well as the fact that there are lots of responsibilities that will sit squarely on your shoulders. I recommend hiring a consultant if you struggle with managing stress but you are excited to start a private practice. Lacking motivation If you lack motivation, it will feel like a constant uphill battle to keep working on your private practice. Rome was not built in a day, and neither are private practices! Are you excited about the journey ahead of you, despite the challenges that you will surely face? If you are not in love with this idea, then wait a bit. Don't start something that you are dreading doing even before it's been launched. Being disorganized There are so many things that you need to do when you run a private practice, especially as a solo owner! However, there are ways to get around this! Speak to a consultant about the basics of organizing and running a private practice to manage it with great systems. Consider outsourcing tasks to people as well, so that everything doesn't sit on your plate. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 97: Overcoming Sudden Obstacles in My Private Practice: Year Seven | EP 97 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
We all have intentions for the new year when it begins, and ideas of what we'd like to do differently or in a new way. And it's often the case that things don't go as planned! However, it can be part of the overall process, and in the end new lessons are learned and new skills are acquired. At the beginning of my seventh year in Canadian private practice, I had a vision for the year and how I wanted it to go. Of course, it wasn't what I expected, but now I have better systems, a strong team, and new strategies for handling stress and the unexpected. In this podcast episode, I recount my year, what I went through, and how I ended up feeling more confident and ready for what will come my way. In this Episode: The aim to slow down Expanding my team Completing the trilogy A sudden website change Another year of Sponsorship! The aim to slow down Almost every week, month, and year I remind myself why I started my Canadian private practice, which is to have more freedom and autonomy over my time, counsel clients with therapeutic approaches that I value, and to not get burnt out. It's easy for life to get busy and for the schedule to get full before you know it, and so one of my commitments for this past year was to be more intentional with my time. Expanding my team During this past year, I launched a podcast series for my private practice with my associate, and even though it was a great experience, it took a huge amount of effort to manage, structure, and launch. I also ended up hiring a social media manager to help me handle social media for both my private practice and consulting business, and it turned out to be a great choice to have made! Completing the trilogy In the new year (at the beginning of 2023) I was feeling refreshed and excited to work on a project that I had been looking forward to, which was to complete the third installment of my trilogy for the private practice start-up package. This last piece was communication scripts. For me, it was a big learning curve to figure out what to say to clients when they enquired about certain aspects of my services and what I offered or didn't. I wanted to share my knowledge with my audience, because I knew that my scripts could help them too. A sudden website change Just as I thought that I could slow down after finishing these few projects, I had to scramble for a new plan because the website hosting company I used was changing. If you want the full details, you can listen to this podcast episode. I wanted to update my website, but I wouldn't have been able to since Brighter Vision would have moved my website to their proprietary platform and out of WordPress, and I didn't want to do that because I wanted to own my website even if I chose to no longer work with Brighter Vision. Another year of Sponsorship! Despite the challenges of the year, it has turned out to be great. I've learned, grown, and changed in ways that I'm grateful for. And better yet, I'm so glad that Jane App and I will be working together for another year as my official podcast sponsor! If you are looking for a great EMR, I highly recommend Jane App. Click this link and use the promo code FEARLESS to receive a grace period! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 96: Shannon Smith: Starting a Second Career as a Therapist | Ep 96 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
It can be challenging to teach your kids to be kind and caring in a world that feels ever-increasingly mean. Research says about 20% of students ages 12-18 are experiencing bullying nationwide. In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones start by defining bullying and then share how to help your kids identify it and take action when it does happen. Then, they discuss a few practical ways to cultivate kindness in your kids from a Christian parenting perspective.Article: How to Prevent BullyingSunday Funday on the WinShape Camps appQuestions of the Week for Kindness: Was anyone kind to you today? Tell me about it. How did that kindness towards you make you feel? Were you kind to anyone today? Tell me about it. How did being kind to someone else make you feel?Questions of the Week for Bullying: Is there anyone that you've noticed that others pick on? Why do you think they pick on that one person? How do you think that person feels when they are picked on? What can you do to help when you see this kind of action happening?--Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara JonesProducers: Emily Alters & Cody BraunAudio Engineer: Michael Cardillo--Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!Instagram: @WinShapeCampsTikTok: @WinShapeCampsFacebook: @WinShapeCamps
Do you ever feel a call to reorganize, restructure, and get things back in order when a new season begins? Is your mind feeling refreshed and full of ideas after your summer break to relax? It's officially fall, and these beginnings can sometimes provide you with a great opportunity to begin afresh, anew, or something different, and get to working on these ideas that you've been developing. But I know that money can sometimes be a little sparse after the summer holidays - I've been there myself! That's why I want to offer my audience the opportunity to have a free consultation with me, as well as a chance to win a grant that can change the trajectory of your private practice, because I want to help you create a strong, profitable practice that fits with your values and serves your community. Listen to the episode to find out how! In this Episode: How to do more with less Apply for the Canada's Digital Adoption program What to do if you don't qualify? How to do more with less Even though you may be feeling inspired and refreshed after some holiday time over the summer, and you're entering into fall season with a renewed sense of purpose and passion for your private practice, finances can be tight - especially after the vacation season. This can make it tough to put your new ideas, aspirations, or dreams into action for your private practice. How can you make things work if you have fewer resources available to you? I know this feeling because I've been there before. That's why I'm offering my audience a way to get free consultations with me, where we work one-on-one to really launch your private practice into action! Apply for the Canada's Digital Adoption program If you haven't heard of this yet, I highly recommend that you listen to my podcast episode on the microgrant to get a better picture of what this is, if you are eligible, and how to apply. Essentially, it's a microgrant of $2,400 for eligible Canadian private practices and other businesses that make over 30k a year, or have hired employees. If you are approved, you can use this grant to grow your Canadian business online. Some of the ways that you can use this grant include: Installing an e-commerce platform like an online booking page s Updating your website Optimizing your social media And, you can use this money to hire a consultant! ‘If you are approved to receive this grant money, you can use up to $1000 of it to speak to a consultant, like me! Doing consultation with me can really help you to clarify how you want to spend that grant money, what areas of your practice you want to focus on and optimize.' - Julia Smith To get started on your application for the grant, click this link to find out more. What to do if you don't qualify? However, not all Canadian private practice owners would qualify for this grant. If you are one of these few, you can still get a chance to have a free consultation with me! With my podcast as a resource, I offer free consultations. Once you know that you want to apply to be on the Fearless Practice Podcast with me, you can apply through this link to start the conversation! ‘I would love to meet with you and help you start or grow your Canadian private practice!' - Julia Smith. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 93: Alanna Beitner: Create the Life You Want Through Private Practice | EP 93 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
It's a diabetic drug that recently became a weight loss diet fad for the rich because of its ability to suppress hunger. Now, Wegovy, a drug similar to Ozempic, has been approved specifically for weight loss for the clinically obese in the UK. But is an injection our best bet at tackling obesity?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guests: Charlotte Ivers, Staff Writer, The Sunday Times. Dr Amir Khan, NHS GP and Broadcaster.Host: Manveen Rana. Article: How celebrities' favourite drug Ozempic made Denmark enormously rich: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-weight-loss-drug-ozempic-made-denmark-enormously-rich-bbv80sz06Clips: Global News Canada, CBS, E News.Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's September, the start of a new season! If you've been reflecting over summer and you are coming up into the warmth of change with a desire to do something different, then consider this the time where you can get your own business going. Even though there are challenges, don't let them get you down. There are going to be challenges no matter which way you turn, so choose to work in a direction that will take you where you want to go, and will help you to build a life - personally and professionally - that you want to live. So, come listen! I've got tools, deals, tips, resources, and support that will help nourish and boost you to make this change of season in your life one of success! In this Episode: Start small My 3-in-1 package Give it a shot! Start small ‘There has never been a better time and with more people usually looking for a therapist during this season, it's a great time to open up your own business!' - Julia Smith You don't have to do anything drastic straight away to start your Canadian private practice! No need to quit your job or work a lot of extra hours in private practice.You can start small now so that you will have a foundation to jump off of when you feel ready. ‘[Starting a private practice] can be risk free if you just try one evening a week or one day on the weekend and keep your day job. Plus, it's never been easier to start a private practice because you can do it online! You don't even have to rent a space to see clients.' - Julia Smith Start now and start small and see how you feel, because maybe by the actual new year you will have a better idea of how you want to move forward or have built up a large enough caseload to do so! My 3-in-1 package All you really need in order to do private practice is to make sure that you are licensed and that you have liability insurance. Additionally you should get an EMR, and I highly recommend Jane App. (If you are interested, use my code FEARLESS to receive a one month grace period!) This is all that you technically need in order to start (though I highly recommend all the other steps in my workbook). ‘To make it quick, you can always purchase the paperwork packet. I sell all of them individually on my website … as well as I give a sweet deal if you purchase the 3-in-1 packet!' - Julia Smith This 3-in-1 packet includes: Communication scripts of what to say when a client asks certain questions My workbook on how to start a Canadian online practice which goes through all of the steps that you should do Paperwork packet with all the legal documents that you need to organize Give it a shot! With a Canadian private practice, you can build a name for yourself. You can pick your hours and create a schedule that fits around your life and the life that you want for yourself and your family. You can see your preferred niche of clients, work with your values, and make an impact that is suited to your skills within your community. The sooner you start, the sooner you can see how it goes! So give it a try, and start today. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 88: Canada's Digital Adoption Program: How to Apply | EP 88 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
In this episode, Jason welcomes bestselling author Harry Dent as a returning guest. Harry Dent, known for his bearish outlook on the economy, has appeared on the show multiple times over the years. The discussion revolves around whether Harry's long-held economic predictions are finally coming true. Jason highlights Harry's approach of studying demographics and predictable spending patterns, which he finds reliable. However, the complexity of the economy is acknowledged, with a humorous reference to economics being invented to make astrologers seem credible. The episode also promotes an upcoming cruise event and delves into an article from The Atlantic about the inaccuracy of recession predictions. The article explores factors like positive economic indicators, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the psychology of public perception. Ultimately, the episode concludes that economic forecasting is not a precise science, leaving the future of the US economy uncertain. #EconomicOutlook #HarryDent #Demographics #RecessionPredictions #Demographics #FederalReserve #EconomicForecasting Stay tuned for details regarding our upcoming 5 day Cruise on April 2024. Then renowned economist Harry Dent discusses the current state of the economy and his predictions for the near future. He highlights the impact of massive stimulus injections, printing money, and raising interest rates. Dent explains that the combination of the 5.2 trillion dollar stimulus and tightening monetary policy will likely lead to a significant weakening of the economy over the next year. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the lags in economic responses and suggests that by the summer or fall of 2024, the economy could be facing a deep recession or even a depression. Learn more about Dent's insights into economic cycles and technology trends. Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:28 About Harry Dent 2:46 Upcoming LIVE Cruise on April 2024 3:25 Article: How the recession doomers got the US economy so wrong Harry Dent interview part 1 10:59 Welcome Harry "The Bear" Dent 12:31 2007 Baby boomer peak spending 16:01 Immigration adjusted birth index and peak spending years for each generation 23:12 Chart: FED printed 44% more money in 2 years AFTER COVID than 2008 to2014 28:12 Is the future still deflationary? Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com
Have you ever caught yourself struggling with self-doubt, second-guessing your decisions, or feeling like you're not living up to your full potential? Today, we're diving deep into a topic that hits home for so many of us: embracing our own self-worth. If you're ready to break free from the chains of self-criticism and step into a world where you celebrate yourself for who you truly are, then you're in for a treat. I will guide us through practical, down-to-earth strategies that can make a genuine impact on how you perceive yourself and your place in this world. From fostering self-compassion that turns your inner critic into a supportive friend, to setting healthy boundaries that protect your energy and time, we're unpacking it all. Article: How to set boundaries This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/glowwithit Connect With Me:
You shouldn't have to be an Olympic gymnast to have sex. But let's be honest – certain positions can be hard! So inspired by the Positions chapter in my new book Smart Sex, I'm bringing back this Best Of episode. You'll hear quick tips to make ambitious moves easier and classic moves more exciting. First, I share the most-searched sex positions in the country: can you guess America's favorite sex move? Next, we look at the much-hyped reverse cowgirl. I give suggestions to make it feel as good and sexy as it looks. As for oral: I talk you through the Kivin Method, which stimulates vulva owners' K-points, and how to make 69 more relaxing. Finally, don't go to the emergency room from shower sex – just listen to my tips to keep it steamy AND stable.Show Notes:How to Talk Like a Dom for Better Sex: 6 Essential PhrasesMoms Deserve Pleasure Too: A Sexy Self-Care GuidePRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK! Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your PleasureSMART SEX PRIZE PACK (submit your pre-order proof of purchase at the bottom of the page, be entered to win the prize pack and everyone that enters receives a copy of my new and improved Yes! No! Maybe? Guide)Promescent.com/Emily (use this link to automatically save 15% at checkout)Article: How to Master These Awkward Sex PositionsI Gave My Friend a Magic Wand Mini. Here's Why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summary Bryan Vorndran (Website, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss how the FBI has adapted to the digital age. As Bryan says, “We are not your grandparents FBI.” What You'll Learn Intelligence The evolution of the FBI and cyber Weakening cyber adversaries Motivations behind creating and distributing malware How to keep your information safe from cyber attacks Reflections Adapting to change within the intelligence field The value of a passionate and committed team And much, much more… Episode Notes When Bryan Vorndran attended the FBI Academy in 2003, cyber was not on his personal radar, nor was it on Quantico's vigorous training schedule. Now, almost 20 years later, Bryan serves as the Assistant Director of the FBI's Cyber Division. What changed in those 20 years to bring Bryan to the forefront of the cyber battlefield, and how have the tactics and strategies used in this used in this field evolved alongside the ever-changing face of cyber? Tune into this week's SpyCast episode to find out! The FBI has historically been associated with law enforcement and criminal justice. How does cyber fit into this world, and what is the FBI's strategy for defending the country against cyber adversaries? And… Check out the FBI Cyber's Most Wanted list. A look through the details on each of these wanted posters can give you a better idea of the vast array of cyber-crimes committed around the world. Quotes of the Week “We will not arrest our way out of the ransomware problem. We are not going to arrest our way out of the Russia China Nation state cyber vector problem. Right? It's just not going to happen. But again, national tool power is something we will always do, but there has to be a way to degrade the ecosystem to make their life more challenging.” – Bryan Vordran. Resources *SpyCasts* Sure, I Can Hack Your Organization – with Eric Escobar, Part 1 (2022) Sure, I Can Hack Your Organization – with Eric Escobar, Part 2 (2022) From the CIA to Strategic Cyber - with Hans Holmer (2022) CIA Case Officer, Cyber Entrepreneur, Burning Man Volunteer – with Mike Susong (2022) Cyberattacks, Espionage & Ransomware – Inside Microsoft's MSTIC (2021) The Cyber Zeitgeist – Cyberwire Host Dave Bittner (2021) *Beginner Resources* What is cybersecurity?, IBM (n.d.) [Article] How does Malware Work?, Peter Baltazar, Malware Fox (2021) [Article] Director Wray on FBI Cyber Strategy, FBI (2020) Books Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War, Fred Kaplan (Simon & Schuster, 2017) Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime, Brian Krebs (Sourcebooks, 2015) DarkMarket: How Hackers Became the New Mafia, Misha Glenny (Vintage, 2012) The FBI: A History, Rhodri Jefferys-Jones (Yale, 2007) Articles FBI: Beware of Cyber-Threat from Russian Hacktivists, Phil Muncaster, Info Security (2022) Web shell attacks continue to rise, Microsoft Security (2021) Thingbots: The Future of Botnets in the Internet of Things, Paul Sabanal, Security Intelligence (2016) Video Inside the FBI: Decoding the Cyber Threat (2022) Made in Beijing: The Plan for Global Market Domination (2022) FBI Oregon Cyber Jobs: Cyber Special Agent (2022) Life on an FBI Cyber Squad (2020) The Evolving Attack Surface (2020) Primary Sources Oversight of the FBI Cyber Division (2022) Sodinokibi/REvil Ransomware Defendant Extradited to United States and Arraigned in Texas (2021) Bryan A. Vorndran Named Assistant Director of the FBI Cyber Division (2021) The FBI's Role in Cyber Security (2014) *Wildcard Resource* Quiz: Test your knowledge of the FBI in pop culture!
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