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Family and newborn photographer and educator Elena S Blair joins The Photographic Collective Podcast to unpack how she's built a thriving photography business that's both profitable and deeply personal. With over 300 students coached and years of speaking at events like WPPI, Elena makes the case that systems and soul aren't opposites the right systems are exactly what give you back the time to stay present with clients, family, and the work you love.In this conversation, Elena, Miles, and Jared dig into why "community over competition" isn't just a slogan, how to find your signature style and the courage to go all-in on it, and why most photographers who feel stuck are really just out of time, not talent. Elena also gets honest about handling online negativity, protecting your energy, and why being unapologetically yourself is the best marketing strategy there is.What you'll learn:Why systems protect the heart of your business instead of stripping it awayHow to identify and commit to your signature style — and why it's scarier (and more rewarding) than blending inThe real difference between a struggling photographer and a profitable oneBuilding a calm, repeatable business instead of running on "panic marketing"How to find your people and build a community that pulls you forwardHandling trolls, criticism, and self-doubt when your work means something to youWhether you shoot families, weddings, or brands, this episode is a reminder that you can grow a real, sustainable business without sacrificing the art or the life you got into this for.Want more? Go behind the episode inside PhotoCo, where we're sharing exclusive content with Elena you won't hear anywhere else. Join the community at www.joinphotoco.com.Connect with Elena:Instagram: @elenasblair_photographyWebsite: elenasblair.comPodcast: The Empowered Photographer

Have you ever felt like you're the only one worried about your relationship?Maybe you've suggested counseling, asked for deeper conversations, or tried to reconnect—but your partner doesn't seem interested. It can feel lonely, frustrating, and even hopeless.In this episode, we're joined by marriage expert Dr. Lee Baucom, creator of the Save the Marriage System, to discuss one of the most common questions couples face:What do you do when you want to save the relationship, but your partner doesn't?Dr. Baucom shares why many couples unintentionally "hit pause" on their relationship while focusing on careers, parenting, finances, and life's endless responsibilities—and why that pause can slowly create distance and disconnection over time.Together, we explore:Why relationships don't stay still—they either grow or drift apartThe hidden dangers of the "pause button marriage"The difference between fault and responsibilityWhy one partner often recognizes relationship problems before the otherThe "Chaser, Spacer, and Pacer" dynamic and how it impacts connectionWhy forcing connection often pushes a partner further awayHow to become more invitational instead of reactiveThe role of self-management during relationship stressCommon misunderstandings around stonewalling, gaslighting, and emotional distanceHow to know when it's time to keep trying—and when it's time to let goWe also share personal stories from our own marriage, including how overwhelm, resentment, and parenting stress challenged our relationship and what helped us find our way back to each other.Whether you're feeling disconnected, discouraged, or simply wondering if your relationship can recover, this conversation offers practical guidance, hope, and a reminder that meaningful change often starts with one person choosing a different path.About Dr. Lee BaucomDr. Lee Baucom is the creator of the Save the Marriage System and a nationally recognized expert in relationship resilience and marital recovery. For more than 30 years, he has helped couples around the world rebuild trust, reconnect, and strengthen their relationships.Resources MentionedSave The Marriage: https://savethemarriage.comSave The Marriage Podcast

When we adopted our fifth child, Nicolai, at the age of nine, we never imagined we would end up battling circumstances that would lead to over 100 hospital visits.Today, as an adult, Nicolai has several issues that prevent him from having a normal life. Before we go any further, we do want to let you know that Nicolai gave his permission to share his story. He struggles to manage money and lives primarily in homeless camps. When we do get to see him, our visits are short and typically away from the rest of our adult children.As parents, we've struggled to know how to help him and have learned the hard way that we shouldn't always rescue him from his circumstances. If you or a loved one has an adult child with life-controlling problems like mental illness, addiction, homelessness, or another similar struggle, we hope this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation can be a helpful resource.In this episode, you'll hear:Why you can't make your child's problems go awayHow to lovingly detachHow your child's struggles impact everyone in your familyAnd more!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/life-controlling-issues-302Check out our other resources:Mark and Jill's Marriage StoryMarriage CoachingMarriage 2.0 IntensivesSpeaking ScheduleBook Mark and Jill to SpeakOnline CoursesBooks Marriage Resources:Infidelity RecoveryFor Happy MarriagesFor Hurting MarriagesFor Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources:New/Preschool MomsMoms with GradeschoolersMoms with Teens and TweensMoms with Kids Who Are LaunchingEmpty Nest Moms

In this episode, Jen talks about something every florist and creative business owner faces at some point: how hard it can be to access creativity when life feels loud, heavy, overstimulating, and exhausting. Between loss, motherhood, summer schedules, consultations, weddings, and the everyday chaos of life, it can feel like creativity gets buried under stress.But Jen shares an important reminder: chaos does not mean you lost your talent. It does not mean something is wrong with you. It may simply mean your nervous system is overloaded, your energy is depleted, and your creativity needs a softer, more intentional way back in.This episode is all about how to reconnect with your creative self when life feels hard — not by forcing brilliance, but by creating space, lowering the pressure, using supportive inspiration, and giving yourself more grace.In this episode, Jen talks about:Why chaotic seasons can make creativity feel far awayHow stress, grief, motherhood, and exhaustion impact your ability to createWhy creativity needs spaceWhy waiting for the “perfect mood” is not realisticHow to lower the pressure on your creative processWhy you do not need genius — you need momentumHow to use inspiration banks like Instagram folders, Pinterest boards, linens, venues, textures, and flowers to spark ideasWhy outside input can support your creativity when your brain feels tiredHow constraints can actually make creating easierWhy protecting tiny pockets of quiet and mental space mattersHow your body, energy, rest, and nervous system affect your creativityWhy chaos does not mean you are brokenHow creativity can become healing instead of another demandKey takeawayYou did not lose your creativity.When life feels chaotic, your creativity may simply need more space, more softness, and less pressure. You do not need to be brilliant on demand — you just need little moments of movement, beauty, and reconnection.Why this episode mattersIf you are a florist, designer, creative business owner, or mom in a hard or heavy season, this episode is a reminder that your gift is still there. You may just need a gentler path back to it.

Have you ever felt weird about following up with a bride or couple after sending your proposal? Have you worried that you were going to sound pushy, annoying, desperate, or just plain sleazy?In this episode, Jen breaks down 10 practical ways to follow up with a bride professionally, confidently, and effectively—without sounding like you are begging for the booking. Because follow-up is not about chasing people. It is about leading the process, giving direction, and helping couples know what to do next.If you are a florist, wedding vendor, or creative business owner who struggles with sales follow-up, proposal follow-up emails, or booking wedding clients, this episode will help you create a stronger follow-up process that feels natural and gets better results.In this episode, Jen covers:Why professional follow-up sounds different than insecure follow-upHow to set expectations from the beginning so follow-up feels normalWhy “just checking in” is not enoughHow to follow up with value instead of awkward energyWhy making the next step crystal clear mattersThe best follow-up cadence after sending a wedding proposalHow to use urgency without sounding pushyWhy emotional intelligence matters when following up with couplesThe mindset mistakes florists make when someone does not respond right awayHow confident wording changes your follow-up emailsWhen to stop following up and let the lead go gracefullyWhat you'll learn:If you have ever wondered how to follow up with a bride after sending a proposal, how often to follow up with a wedding inquiry, or how to write a follow-up email without sounding desperate, this episode gives you practical, real-world examples you can start using right away.Jen shares why follow-up should feel like leadership, not begging—and why your job as a business owner is to guide people through the process with confidence, not disappear after the proposal is sent.Key takeaway:Follow-up is not sleazy when it is clear, helpful, timely, and professional. The goal is not to pressure someone into booking. The goal is to make the decision process easier, calmer, and more obvious for them.Why this matters for florists and wedding pros:A strong follow-up process can help you:book more weddingsincrease proposal conversionsfeel more confident in salesstop overthinking ghostingcreate a more polished client experienceIf you are trying to improve your wedding sales process, proposal follow-up strategy, or how to book more wedding clients, this episode is a must-listen.Listen nowTune in to hear all 10 ways to follow up with a bride without feeling sleazy—and start using follow-up as a powerful part of your booking process.If you want, I can also turn this into a matching Instagram caption + carousel for the episode.

In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Journey, Jason Gabrieli sits down with John Bailie of CompassPoint to discuss the unique challenges family-owned businesses face when planning for succession and leadership transition. Drawing from his background in counseling, entrepreneurship, executive coaching, and family business consulting, John shares practical insights on how families can begin difficult conversations around succession, leadership development, and generational legacy.The discussion explores why so many business owners avoid planning for transition, how to create a healthy leadership pipeline inside a family business, and why the most successful generational businesses focus on values and purpose—not just wealth creation. John also explains how business owners can shift from day-to-day operator roles into meaningful mentorship and advisory positions as they prepare for the next chapter of life and business.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why succession planning should begin long before retirementThe emotional and psychological barriers business owners face when stepping awayHow family dynamics complicate leadership transitionsWhy successful transitions are rarely “all in or all out”The importance of developing future leaders intentionallyHow to create a talent development culture inside a family businessWhy legacy matters more than simply passing down wealthThe role of mentorship and advisory leadership after transitionHow open communication reduces fear and uncertainty in family businessesWhy great succession planning focuses on values as much as operational competence3 Things To RememberEvery business will transition eventually—the question is how much influence you'll have over the process.Succession conversations become easier when they are normalized early and discussed often.Strong transitions happen when businesses focus on developing people, not just filling positions.Useful LinksCompassPoint Consulting: https://www.compasspt.com/Connect with Michael Pallozzi: pallozzi@hfmadvisors.com | LinkedInConnect with Jason Gabrieli: jgabrieli@hfmadvisors.com | LinkedInEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)Like what you've heard…Subscribe to our BuiltWealth™ Newsletter HERE

Do you only seem to take action — really move — when the deadline is real and the stakes are felt? You're not broken. You're not lazy. Your mind is doing exactly what minds do: creating distance between you and what you want, and waiting for pressure to collapse it.In this episode of the Spiritualised Podcast, Jess Fenton explores one of the most misunderstood dynamics in manifestation and money mindset work — the role of pressure in collapsing timelines. If you've ever noticed that your biggest breakthroughs happen at the last minute, that you work best under pressure, or that no matter how much inner work you do the thing you want still feels out of reach — this episode speaks directly to that pattern.Jess unpacks the concept of distance in manifestation: what it actually is, how the mind constructs it layer by layer through perfectionism, over-preparation, and logical sequencing, and why those layers look like progress but function as delay. She explores why this pattern is particularly pronounced for non-linear, quantum, and ADHD-adjacent thinkers — and what it means for how you approach manifestation, money, and business growth.In this episode:Why pressure accelerates manifestation — and the neuroscience behind itWhat "distance" in manifestation actually is and how the subconscious builds itThe conscious/subconscious split: wanting something and simultaneously keeping it awayHow drama in relationships mirrors the pressure dynamic in businessThe practice of collapsing the middle — dropping the layers and making the bold moveWhy your biggest, most ambitious vision may be the easiest thing to manifest once you stop protecting yourself from itThis episode is for you if:You identify as a non-linear thinker, have ADHD, or move best under real pressureYou're a spiritual entrepreneur or conscious business owner whose manifestations aren't matching your inner workYou feel like the thing you want is always just out of reach no matter what you doYou're done with slow and ready to understand why the quantum leap is actually simpler than the stepsFor the full written exploration — including a breakdown of the three forms of pressure and how to use them consciously rather than waiting for circumstances to impose them — read the companion piece on Substack:

Dr. Maryal Concepcion welcomes Dr. Jihan Ansari, founder of Harbor Direct Primary Care in South Orange County, California. Dr. Ansari shares the marketing strategies that grew her DPC practice from patient zero to a thriving two-physician clinic she runs with her husband, Dr. Pedram Ansari. From cold-calling former co-resident Dr. Jose Buenostro to learn about DPC, to filming a TikTok before jury duty that unexpectedly went viral, Dr. Ansari's story is a real-world playbook for direct primary care physicians who want to market authentically without expensive ads or pushy sales tactics.What You'll LearnHow a single TikTok with the tagline "I'm the doctor who doesn't take insurance" went viralWhy the "I'm the doctor that..." hook captures attention on social mediaHow she built a virtual waitlist of 10 to 11 patients before opening day using Facebook groupsWhy TikTok rewards organic content and how she uses it to educate patients about DPCHow to evaluate and hire a marketing team that genuinely understands DPCWhy she stopped Facebook and Instagram ads and doubled down on Google ads and SEOHow transparent cash pricing on her website attracts patients seeking alternatives to insuranceWhich community marketing efforts didn't pay off and why she walked awayHow a virtual assistant helped scale onboarding without losing the personal touchWorking together as a physician couple in one DPC practiceServing small employer groups in Orange CountyBoundaries, parenting, and sustainability as a DPC physicianAbout Dr. Jihan AnsariDr. Jihan Ansari is a board-certified family medicine physician and co-founder of Harbor Direct Primary Care in South Orange County, California. She completed her residency at UCSF Fresno alongside Dr. Jose Buenostro. Born in Southern California and educated on the East Coast, she practiced briefly in Canada before returning to launch Harbor DPC with her husband, Dr. Pedram Ansari. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, root-cause care, and accessible primary care.Connect with Dr. Jihan AnsariVisit Learn more about VIVID VAULT HEALTH SOLUTIONS TODAY! Find a My DPC Story Event near you! State Summits in CA, IL, a My DPC Story LIVE event and the DPC Women's Summit are all coming! Learn more at mydpcstory.com/upcoming-events! The DPC Directory: If you're a DPC doctor, you'll find resources to grow your practice! If you serve the DPC world, grab a FREE listing today and get discovered by doctors who need your services.

You finally meet someone you click with. You've got things in common, the conversation flows, and suddenly you're ready to tell her everything. But that hunger for closeness in a new friendship can actually push people away before the relationship has a chance to build.In this episode, Danielle sits down with therapist and author Minaa B. to explore why so many women rush platonic intimacy, what happens when a new friend doesn't match your energy, and how early sibling dynamics can subtly fuel competition and scarcity in adult friendships. Minaa also shares what it actually takes to break the pattern, starting with the self-worth work most of us skip.

Hello and welcome to Episode 320 of The People Powered Business Podcast.You've hired someone. Finally. After the job ads, the interviews, the back and forth, they said yes and they're starting Monday. The hard part is over, right?Wrong. Almost half of every person you hire won't make it through their first twelve months. Not because they were the wrong person. Because nobody set them up to succeed.I can't quite believe I've barely touched this topic in 320 episodes, because the first 90 days is the most important period of time in determining whether a hire works out, and most small business owners have no plan for it beyond "here's your login and good luck."We treat onboarding like a box to tick when it's actually the foundation of the entire working relationship.In this episode I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happens in most small businesses during those first 90 days, why it quietly sets new hires up to fail, and what a proper 90-day plan looks like when you're not a corporate with an HR department. I'm also sharing the insight that stops most business owners in their tracks when I share it, because the underperformance conversations you're dreading? A lot of them trace directly back to a broken onboarding. You're fixing the wrong end of the problem.In this episode we cover:Why 46% of new hires don't make it through their first year, and what's really driving that numberThe most common onboarding mistakes small business owners make (including the "fire hose" trap)What a structured 90-day plan actually looks like across weeks, months and milestonesThe single thing that kills good onboarding even when you start with good intentionsWhat to do if someone is already in their first 90 days and things feel offIf you've got someone starting soon and you want to make sure you nail their first 90 days, book a free 15-minute clarity call with me: https://calendly.com/kristyleebillett/chatLinks & Resources:

What happens when the life you've built—your identity, your direction, your sense of control—changes in an instant?In this conversation, Reino Gevers speaks with Dr. Tom Dutta, known as The Quiet Warrior, about a journey that moves far beyond success, resilience, or recovery.After rising to the highest levels of corporate leadership as a CEO, Tom came to a quiet but decisive realisation: leadership is not about authority, but authenticity—and the courage to lift others.Then everything changed.A severe brain injury disrupted not only his career, but his sense of self—forcing him into a far deeper confrontation with identity, limitation, and what truly endures when life no longer follows the expected path.What emerges from this conversation is not a story of overcoming in the conventional sense, but something more demanding:What remains when control is taken awayHow identity is reshaped through lossWhy resilience alone is not enough without inner transformationThrough his work—including best-selling books, The Quiet Warrior Podcast, and doctoral research into mental health and generational trauma—Tom continues to explore what it means to live with depth, awareness, and purpose after everything has been tested.This episode speaks directly to anyone who has faced a moment where life no longer fits the story they were living—and is searching for what comes next.#Resilience #MentalHealth #Leadership #PersonalGrowth#SelfDevelopment #OvercomingAdversity #LifeLessons #WhenFaithStopsWorking #LivingToBe #ReinoGevers #TomDutta #thequietwarriorMore Information: Public work at www.kreat.cahttps://www.thequietrevelationinstitute.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdutta/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thequietwarrioreats/Podcast:  The Quiet Warrior Show YouTube: @tomduttaAdverse Childhood Experience Test for AdultsLink: ACE TestDefining TraumaFrom the Greek word for wound — trauma is not just a terrible thing that happens to you. It is what happens inside you when an experience is so painful or frighteningthat your mind and body cannot make sense of it at the time.It gets stored in your body and your feelings, not just your memories. It is the pain left behind whensomething bad happened that was too big to deal with aloneIt can be passed from parent to child, through behaviour, silence, and the way families treat each other —often without anyone realising it.Literature:Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk 

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Message me your 'Takeaways'.Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And more men than ever are heading there — not because they're isolated, but because the people around them aren't actually filling the void.In this episode, Lachie Stuart shares a simple but powerful social circle audit he uses with coaching clients, and exactly how to build a circle that energises your life rather than draining it.This episode covers:Why work colleagues aren't real friends — and the dangerous gap that createsThe energiser vs drainer audit: how to map your social circle in 10 minutesWhat to do when your energisers are too busy or too far awayHow to make new friends over 30 without it being awkwardThe warm introduction method — why Lachie brought a stranger to golfWhy the social circle you have is the ceiling of what you believe is possibleDon't let success make you the loneliest person on the planetFree Experience Bank PDF: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/experiencebankWork with Lachie: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/coachingBook Lachie for Speaking: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/speakingSupport the showTake the "Life Performance" Scorecard: HEREFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LachlanJStuartLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-stuartmtc/Website: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

In this episode, we're joined by Ashley Robutz, host of The IT Girl Mindset podcast, a voice in the wellness and mindset space focused on body confidence, discipline, and sustainable ambition, and one of my most loved clients. As the queen of reinvention, Ash shares her transformation stories: from binge eating, to cheerleading at the Super Bowl, to where she is now.

Why Is My Spouse Becoming Cold and Distant from Me?When a spouse feels cold or distant, it is easy to react with more pressure, more honesty about frustrations, or repeated attempts to fix the problem. Those responses often increase defensiveness and emotional distance instead of rebuilding closeness. In this episode, Coach Jack helps listeners look at what may be driving the distance and how to replace unhelpful patterns with behaviors that create safety, connection, and steadier progress.What You'll Learn:How to tell whether the distance may be tied to stress, substances, health issues, an affair, unavailability, or needy behaviorHow to identify relational blind spots that may be pushing a spouse further awayHow to replace criticism and arguing with behaviors that protect closeness while still addressing problemsHow to make gradual, practical changes that help a spouse feel more loved, valued, and emotionally safeBuild a Closer Relationship With Your Spouse: The Re-Connections Coaching Package helps you respond to distance in ways that can improve connection, rebuild emotional safety, and create more closeness in your marriage. It is designed to help you know what to say and do to increase your spouse's desire for you.Emotional distance often has more than one possible cause.Waiting passively rarely improves disconnection.Criticism and arguing can reduce love and closeness.Positive requests, validation, and boundaries are stronger alternatives.Small, consistent changes can create meaningful improvement.Additional Resources:Overcome Neediness and Get the Love You Want, by Jack Ito PhDCoaching ConsultationsContact PageWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

Episode 247Small-group instruction can feel powerful and overwhelming at the same time. Questions about grouping, time, routines, and impact come up constantly.In this episode, we're joined by Julia Lindsey, author of Small Groups, Big Results, to talk about what actually makes small-group instruction work. Julia helps break down small groups into manageable, intentional practices that don't require more time or complexity, just clearer purpose.In this conversation, we discuss:Why small groups don't need to be long to have a big impactHow flexible, needs-based grouping supports student growthThe role of immediate, specific feedback in small-group readingPractical routines teachers can use right awayHow small-group instruction connects to Tier 1 teachingWhether you're new to small groups or looking to refine your approach, Julia offers clarity, research, and realistic guidance.RESOURCESSmall-Group Instruction Listening GuideSmall Groups, Big Results: Evidence-Based Routines to Get Every Child Reading by Julia Lindsey Reading Above the Fray: Reliable, Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills by Julia LindseyOther podcast episodes with Julia Lindsey: Science of Reading Part 1: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, & the Aim of Early LiteracyScience of Reading Part 2: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, & the Aim of Early LiteracyResearch-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills with Julia LindseyReaders' Theater: Easy, Effective, & Fun! with Chase YoungUFLI Foundations Toolbox FCRR Student Center Activities We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

Gil Fronsdal explores practicing in accord with nature, showing how mindfulness and honesty help us release resistance and move with the natural flow of the Dharma.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal lectures on:Being in accord with the dharma, with truth, and with natureThe painful attitudes that we often bring to changeAccepting our feelings rather than pushing them awayHow resistance to reality causes more suffering Mindfulness: creating the ideal conditions for the natural process of healingFloating down the stream of Dharma rather than struggling up a mountainStudying nature rather than rushing into conclusionsBecoming an observer of our own lives with child-like openness and adult-like resolveAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma.This recording was originally published on Dharmaseed"We're in this stream of the dharma, this stream of practice. It is not fighting up a mountain and struggling so much. It is finding a place to rest in the stream and we find ourselves being carried along beautifully into the ocean. The ocean is so big it can hold all of us. Isn't that nice? It's not like you're going to be king of the mountain. We're all going to be brothers and sisters in this great ocean of the dharma." –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your burnout isn't random…What if your relationship patterns aren't fate…What if the version of you running your life simply isn't the right archetype for the job?In this episode of Chakras & Cusswords, we break down the 7 Feminine Archetypes through the 7 chakra system — and how each one lives inside your body.From the grounded stability of the Mother in the Root,to the sensual magnetism of the Lover in the Sacral,to the sovereign authority of the Queen in the Solar Plexus,to the intuitive power of the Mystic in the Third Eye,and the spiritual wisdom of the Crone in the Crown…This isn't surface-level “divine feminine” talk.We're getting real about:Where women give their power awayHow pleasure gets suppressedWhy boundaries feel hardAnd how to consciously choose which archetype leads each area of your lifeYou'll learn how to:✨ Identify which chakra is imbalanced✨ Recognize which archetype is running the show✨ Stop over-mothering your partner✨ Speak with Huntress-level clarity✨ Drop the Mystic back into the body✨ And crown your inner Queen where she belongsThis episode is part spiritual psychology, part shadow work, and part energetic reclamation.Because you are not meant to be one thing.You are meant to be the woman who can nurture, seduce, lead, speak, surrender — and walk away when necessary.Which chakra needs healing right now?Let's find out.

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What to Do When Your Wife Wants to Divorce and Be FriendsWhen your wife wants to divorce but still be friends, it can feel confusing and heartbreaking. Trying to reason with her or become a better husband often only reinforces her belief that this "best of both worlds" plan will work. In this episode, Coach Jack explains the mindset behind her decision and how men can respond in a way that protects both their marriage and their dignity.What You'll Learn:How to recognize and interrupt your wife's “divorce and friendship” fantasyWhy self-improvement and pursuit often backfire in this situationWhat boundary-based strategy can shift her mindset without pushing her awayHow to avoid common mistakes that sabotage reconciliationWant to Work With Coach Jack? If you're ready to reconnect with your wife in a way that rebuilds desire and respect, Coach Jack's Re-Connections Coaching Package can help you become the kind of man she doesn't want to lose—without chasing or convincing her.Key Takeaways:Women often pursue divorce with friendship due to misplaced hope, not despairStaying friends after divorce only works short-term and often leads to regretClear boundaries—not ultimatums—help her face the real cost of divorcePursuit and emotional appeals typically reinforce her decision to leaveYou must be secure enough to say no to friendship while still being kindAdditional Resources:Re-Connections Coaching PackageOvercome Neediness and Get the Love You Want, by Jack Ito PhDFree Communication EbookWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

The Remembering is the second chapter in a four-part solo series exploring the Wild & Waking Framework — a cyclical, soul-deep map for personal growth, identity evolution, and embodied leadership. Unlike linear self-help models or rigid step-by-step systems, the Wild & Waking journey is a living spiral. It's a rhythm you move through again and again, learning to recognize where you are right now and honor that place as sacred. In this episode, Emily dives into The Remembering — the phase defined by the question, “Who was I before the world told me who to be?” This is the water phase of the journey: fluid, deep, intuitive, and quietly powerful. The Remembering is not about becoming someone new; it's about coming home. Beneath the layers of obligation, conditioning, expectations, and survival strategies, there is a deeper knowing that has always been there — waiting to be heard. This phase invites you to soften, turn inward, and begin listening to the whispers that have been trying to find you all along.If you're in a season of rediscovering your desires, reclaiming your intuition, or gently peeling back the layers of who you thought you had to be, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are — and remind you that you were never lost. You were always remembering.In this episode, I explore:What it means to remember yourself after years of conditioning, people-pleasing, and self-abandonmentHow identity evolution often begins after burnout, dissatisfaction, or the sense that your life no longer fitsWhy remembering can bring grief, anger, or rage alongside reliefReclaiming intuition and body awareness as sacred data rather than something to override, fix, or explain awayHow nervous system regulation, cycle awareness, and somatic curiosity support self-trust and emotional healingUntangling your sense of worth and identity from productivity, roles, motherhood, leadership, and external validationThe subtle ways we curate our lives around safety, approval, and survival instead of truth and desirePractical, grounded practices that support remembering, including journaling, walking, reflection, and intuition-led inquiryWhy fulfillment, joy, and embodied confidence begin to emerge when you learn to know, love, and trust yourselfBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily Reuschel

I'm just going to say it…Your body is NOT Amazon Prime. You don't hit “order” on macros and wake up with your dream body 2 days later! Honestly, this expectation is why SO many people keep quitting.I see and hear it constantly from ladies: they track their macros for a couple of days (maybe a week), don't see the scale move, and immediately decide “nope - it's not working”. But…let's be real. Did you GAIN 20 pounds in two days? No. So, why would you expect to lose it that fast?!The truth you need to hear? Your expectations are the problem - not your effort, your plan, or your body. not your body. What actually needs to change is how you measure progress, and how quickly you expect results! I'm not mad at you for feeling frustrated - I'm mad at an industry that sells instant transformations, detoxes, shortcuts, and hype without education. Your body needs time, consistency, muscle, nourishment, and trust. Stop quitting on yourself, and instead, start COMMITTING to yourself!Episode recap:Why your body is NOT Amazon Prime + why expecting instant results keeps you stuck in the quit-restart cycleHow unrealistic expectations are often the actual problemThe real reasons the scale doesn't “reward” you right awayHow to reframe your timeline for progressWhat frustration after “2 days of tracking” is really fueled byThe simple 12-week contractWhy my real frustration is with the industry (not you)Links/Resources:Ep. 55 | The #1 Skil You Need to Master to Get Into Amazing ShapeEp. 76 | The Hard Truth: Why You Need to Stop Giving Up On YourselfGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterListen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

Some sales mistakes are obvious. These ones aren't, but they're costing you real bookings. In this episode, Sam and Katy break down six common sales habits that quietly undermine your authority, kill momentum, and confuse high-value clients. If your discovery calls feel flat or your inquiries ghost after that first email, this one's required listening.You'll learn:Why “helpful” email templates might be pushing clients awayHow to handle pricing questions without triggering sticker shockThe #1 thing luxury clients actually want on a discovery callWhy features don't sell and what to say insteadRegistration for panel: www.ideactionconsulting.com/click-me

We love to talk about grit in ultrarunning. Toughness. Digging deep. Pushing through.  But in most cases…you don't DNF because you're not tough enough.You DNF because of  small decisions made when fatigue, stress, and emotion start running the show.In this episode, I'm pulling lessons from the book Where You'll Find Me by Ty Gagne — a powerful exploration of risk, decision-making, and how experience can sometimes work against us in high-stakes environments.In this episode, we talk about:Why experience doesn't cancel risk — and how it can quietly increase itHow ultra races fall apart through decision stacking, not one big mistakeWhy rigid plans fail when conditions change — and what flexible athletes do insteadThe hardest calls in an ultra: when to slow down, pivot, or walk awayHow fatigue narrows judgment — and how to train decision-making, not just fitnessEnjoy!⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

What happens when your spiritual awakening goes quiet? In this deeply personal solo episode, Will does something different; recording his thoughts while walking, right in the middle of a season where spirituality felt distant, joy felt muted, and life felt heavy. No studio. No script. Just an honest exploration of what happens when modern spirituality collides with real-world challenges. From family health struggles and burnout, to surrender, presence, and an unexpected moment of reconnection, this episode is a reminder that spiritual growth isn't a straight line...it's a spiral. And sometimes, feeling disconnected is not failure… it's part of the process. More importantly, Will doesn't just share the story, he offers practical, grounded steps you can take to reconnect with:PresenceJoyConsciousnessAnd your own sense of spiritual awakeningWhether you're actively exploring intuition development, navigating a spiritual plateau, or simply trying to feel something again, this episode meets you exactly where you are, without pressure, performance, or spiritual bypassing. In This Episode, You'll Explore:Why trying to “feel spiritual” often pushes presence further awayHow surrender can unlock healing when control failsThe role environment and energy play in consciousness and emotional well-beingWhy joy is usually quiet, subtle, and easy to missA powerful reframe for spiritual awakening when life feels heavySimple, realistic practices to reconnect with yourself, even when motivation is lowThis is an episode for anyone navigating spiritual growth in real life, not just in theory.Why This Episode Matters If you've ever questioned your soul purpose, doubted your path, or wondered why intuition and connection suddenly feel muted, this conversation will remind you that nothing has gone wrong. Sometimes, awakening isn't about rising higher. Sometimes, it's about coming back to the moment you're already in.Listener Invitation / CTA How have you been feeling lately? What challenges have shaped your spiritual journey this year? We'd love to hear from you. Leave a review, send us a message, or share your experience... because this show has always been about community, not perfection. Subscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 

This Might Be Why Your Wholesale Pitches Aren't Converting…Wholesale pitching: you either feel on fire or totally frazzled. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the most common wholesale pitching mistakes I've seen from both sides of the buyer table—and exactly how to fix them.With nearly 20 years as a corporate retail buyer and running my own product-based business, I've seen thousands (yes, thousands!) of pitches—and I can tell you, most of them are missing the mark. From copy-paste templates to long-winded origin stories, there's a lot that's holding your emails back from actually converting.In today's chat, I'm sharing:The biggest mistakes I see brands making in their pitchesWhat to do instead to actually get a buyer's attentionHow to tailor your pitch (without rewriting it from scratch every time)Why NOT following up is killing your wholesale strategyAnd a sneak peek at my brand-new Buyerside Pitch Kit - your complete guide to writing pitches that get replies.Let's make your pitching process faster, better, and way more effective.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:Why buyers can spot a copy/paste template a mile awayHow to stop making your pitch all about youThe structure that makes your pitch skimmable and clearHow many follow-ups you actually need to be sendingThe biggest mindset shift you need to pitch like a proHow to know when to let a dream retailer go (yep, really)Mentioned Resources:Grab the pre-sale Buyerside Pitch Kit for $20 OFF with code BPKEARLYBIRD until January 15th: https://learn.kristinfishercoaching.com/buyerside-pitch-kit/BPKEARLYBIRD Enjoy the chat! LOOKING TO GROW YOUR WHOLESALE BUSINESS ON FAIRE? 1) Learn what buyers are looking for on Faire. Listen to the FREE private podcast series Unlocking Faire - Get instant access HERE2) Get my exact growth strategy inside the FREE workshop, The Faire Success Blueprint Watch now HERE3) Ready to take action and scale on Faire? Check out The Faire BootcampNEED STRATEGIC SUPPORT IN YOUR BUSINESS? 1) Build out a sustainable strategy with the Goal Setting Workshop HERE2) Explore private mentorship with Kristin HERE (limited spots available)LET'S CONNECT!Want to leave a Question to air on the podcast (OR leave a little podcast love note)? CALL IN TO THE ‘BUYER HOTLINE' HEREWebsite: kristinfishercoaching.comInstagram @kristinfishercoachingContact: hello@kristinfishercoaching.com

Send us a textSome holiday seasons feel light and sparkly… and others feel like emotional Jenga, one wobble away from toppling the whole tower.If that resonates, you're in the right place. This episode is your grounding place, a reminder that the holidays don't need you to perform, perfect, or push. They're inviting you to connect.Today, Carol and Alex unwrap the real gift of the season: connection, with the people you love, with your community, and most importantly, with yourself. Whether you're surrounded by family or celebrating quietly, this conversation helps you lean into presence rather than pressure, intention rather than hustle.If you've found yourself feeling lonely, overstimulated, guilty, overwhelmed, or just a little out of sync with the holiday spirit, this episode gently guides you back to what matters most… starting with remembering that you matter.In this episode, we explore:Why meaningful connection starts with being rather than doingHow self-approval fuels deeper relationships (and prevents burnout)Simple ways to feel connected even if family is far awayHow to interrupt loneliness or isolation with micro-moments of outreachCreative ways to build connection with kids by meeting them at their levelHeart-opening questions you can ask during gatherings to spark meaningful conversationsThe neuroscience behind connection, energy, and why you matter more than you realizeHow to set boundaries and protect your emotional well-being during a full seasonWhy leaders (yes, you) play a powerful role in shaping the emotional tone of a roomPractical ways to create joy and presence no matter what your holiday looks likeThis episode is a soft landing place, a reminder that you don't need to earn your worth, fix everything, or hold the season together. You simply get to show up as you are, breathe, and receive connection in big and small ways.✨ Let this be your permission slip:You matter. You are worthy. You deserve joy, presence, and love—today and every day.Whether you're listening on Christmas Day or catching up afterward, we hope this conversation fills your cup and brings warmth to your heart.Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and sending you so much love and connection.

Revenue teams are dealing with more tools, more data, more automation - and more pressure - than ever before. Growth isn't just about selling better anymore. It's about how the entire revenue engine actually works.For the first time, RevOps isn't a background function — it's shaping how companies grow, scale, and make decisions.In this episode of the Belkins Podcast, Michael Maximoff sits down with Jen Igartua, Founder & CEO of Go Nimbly, to unpack what's really happening inside modern revenue organizations — and why RevOps is suddenly at the center of it all.Jen has helped architect revenue systems for some of the most respected SaaS companies in the world, including Twilio, Zendesk, Snowflake, Intercom, and Superhuman. But this conversation isn't about theory or frameworks. It's about what breaks when companies scale, where AI actually helps (and where it creates chaos), and why the future of sales, marketing, and RevOps looks very different than most teams expect.What you'll learn in this episode:Why RevOps is having a moment — and how rising complexity, AI adoption, and executive pressure have pushed RevOps into a strategic roleWhat Revenue Operations actually does beyond automation, reporting, and tooling — including enablement, strategy, and protecting the customer experienceHow AI is changing RevOps teams — from workflow automation and data architecture to the risks of agent and automation sprawlThe real future of sales roles — why junior SDR roles are disappearing, and why business development is becoming more senior, not automated awayHow to know when your company needs RevOps — including revenue thresholds, organizational signals, and common mistakes founders make too earlyWhat strong RevOps teams get right — clean data, shared definitions, cross-functional trust, and decision-making that actually sticksThroughout the episode, Jen and Michael go deep on the messy, human side of scaling revenue — misaligned incentives, broken handoffs, over-engineered stacks, and the uncomfortable truth that most companies don't actually have a single view of the customer.This isn't a hype conversation about tools. It's a grounded look at how modern revenue organizations are being rebuilt — and why RevOps is now one of the most critical functions inside growing B2B companies.Chapters:00:00- Intro: Who is Jen Igartua03:17- What is RevOps?09:25- AI Changed RevOps: AIOps, When to Hire RevOps, Build vs Outsource17:25- Workflow Automation Is Getting Out of Control24:02- What's Next: Platform Consolidation in RevOps27:46- Clay, HubSpot, and the Reality of the Modern RevOps Stack33:48- The Limits of AI in Sales & Marketing39:25- How SDRs, Marketing, and Social Selling Are Merging49:50- RevFest: Building Real RevOps Community01:00:49- Go Nibly's Evolution and Strategy01:12:44- Curated Dinners as Acquisition Strategies01:21:26- Creativity, Leadership, and “Follow the Fun”About the ShowWhat does it really take to grow a B2B business today? We ask the people doing it.The Belkins Podcast dives deep into the strategies, decisions, and behind-the-scenes insights driving real growth at top B2B companies. Each episode features candid conversations with industry heavyweights — CROs, CMOs, founders, and seasoned operators — who've navigated market downturns, scaled teams, and dealt with the realities of modern revenue growth.You'll hear hard truths, unfiltered insights, and actionable perspectives from leaders who've actually built and operated revenue engines at scale.

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There's a cultural myth that desire fades with age… but the truth is far more powerful than that.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples), we explore what really happens to erotic energy after 40… and why this stage of life can become your most sensual, confident, and pleasure-filled chapter yet.We share vulnerable stories, body-based wisdom, and the exact practices that help women and men release shame, reconnect to their bodies, and rebuild erotic confidence that feels grounded, empowered, and deeply alive.This episode is for anyone who wants their pleasure back… and is ready for a more soulful, embodied sexual connection. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy desire doesn't fade with age… it deepens when shame and conditioning begin to fall awayHow early sexual messaging shapes your adult sexual confidence and why reclaiming it requires truth, safety, and nervous system repairFor women: How slowing down, softening, embodiment, and inner permission awaken your erotic fireFor men: How performance pressure, shame, and fear of failure block pleasure… and how presence reconnects them to their masculine erotic energyWhy erotic energy after 40 is more powerful, intuitive, and grounded than anything you experienced in your twentiesHow to rebuild erotic confidence inside long-term relationships through truth, touch, safety, and conscious intimacy practices ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Ever set a big intention… and suddenly everything feels like it's falling apart?In this solo episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson dive into a phase of manifestation we all experience but rarely talk about: the uncomfortable, in-between stretch where life feels shaky right before things finally click into place.They explore why things can look confusing, heavy, or totally opposite of your intention right before a breakthrough. Instead of seeing this as a setback, they show how it's actually a sign that deeper alignment is happening beneath the surface.Through real-life stories from shifting careers to money manifestations to identity upgrades, Kelsey and Lynnsey gently unpack what's really unfolding during this “calibration period,” when your old reality is loosening its grip, and your new one is getting ready to emerge.✨ What You'll Discover: Why things can look “opposite” of what you're manifesting at firstHow to stay grounded when life feels chaotic or confusingThe truth about the “calibration period” and identity upgradesWhy your nervous system freaks out when you call in something newWhat it actually means when old friendships, jobs, or patterns fall awayHow to hold your faith when your reality hasn't caught up yetWhy nothing is going wrong — even when it feels like it isA comforting reminder that you've done this many times before in your life✨ Want more?We're heading to Patreon to pull cards, share a rune, and keep the conversation going with deeper insight, behind-the-scenes magic, and extra support for your manifestation journey. Come hang out with us, get early access, bonus episodes, and be part of our high-vibe community.

 No Contact or Low Contact? Get it Right for Reconciling with Your Spouse When a husband or wife becomes rejecting, distant, or checked out, most people respond by increasing contact, reassurance, and attention. But that often makes things worse. In this episode, Coach Jack explains how the right amount of contact can create desire, rebuild connection, and help a spouse become willing to work on the marriage again.What You'll LearnWhy too much contact pushes a rejecting spouse even further awayHow “low contact” creates desire without triggering resistanceWhen to initiate, how long to interact, and when to end the interactionHow to become someone your spouse doesn't want to loseWant to Work With Coach Jack?If you're trying hard but your spouse is pulling away, Coach Jack can help you rebuild connection using the same process he teaches in this episode. Learn how to use low contact, enjoyable interactions, and attraction-building to restore your marriage with Coach Jack's  Re-Connections Coaching Package. Additional Resources:Recommended Book: Overcome Neediness and Get the Love You Want, by Jack Ito PhD Recommended Podcast: Does Giving Space or Going No-Contact Help to Reconcile?Recommended Quiz: Social Skills Quiz (Needed Skills for Marriage Improvement)Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

How to Get Your Spouse to Work on Your Marriage (Without Conflict)Your spouse won't talk about the marriage, won't go to counseling, and won't try. In this episode of Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack, Coach Jack explains why direct efforts backfire and what actually motivates a husband or wife to start caring again. You'll learn how to rebuild desire instead of creating more resistance.What you'll learnWhy logical arguments fail when a spouse is checked outHow unwanted pursuit and begging push a spouse farther awayHow to use the relationship continuum to understand motivationSteps that increase desire and connection without discussions or pressureWant to work with Coach Jack?If you want one-on-one help applying these steps to your situation, the Re-Connections Coaching Package gives you a structured plan to rebuild desire, attraction, and connection with a spouse who is distant or rejecting.Key takeawaysDirect pressure makes an unmotivated spouse pull back even moreAttraction and connection must improve before problem-solving worksConversations fail when your spouse wants a different outcomeDesire grows when you eliminate needy behavior and increase positive interactionAdditional resourcesConnecting through "Yes!" (book) - Learn to connect and resolve problems rather than fight about themSelf-help quizzes - great for identifying areas where you can make self-improvement that will build your marriage.Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

Whether you're wrapping up the year in Australia (hi, me too!) or heading into Thanksgiving mode, this one's for the teachers out there who want to keep the vibe high, the connection strong, and the behaviour smooth as the term winds down.In this episode, I'm giving you a front seat to the actual gratitude-based activities I use with my own students when things start taking an energetic nosedive! We're talking:

Send us a textLiving together but feeling miles apart.You still share a home. Maybe even a bed. But the real stuff, the fears, the wants, the touch, has gone quiet. You keep telling yourself, “It's just a phase.” But deep down, you know the distance isn't shrinking.This episode is for that moment.I'm Staci Bartley, here with my partner Tom and our daughter Brooke. Inside Love Shack Live, we help people who are stuck between holding on and letting go. People who are trying to give space without losing themselves and still hoping for a way back to connection.Today we're answering real questions from people who took The Surviving Space Self-Assessment. These are the questions that come up when love feels uncertain but not over.We'll talk about:What a healthy amount of space looks like when you're still living togetherWhy people say they'll change but almost never follow throughHow to talk about what you want without pushing your partner awayHow to express your feelings without it turning into a fightHow to keep moving forward when everything feels upside downAnd whether a relationship can really survive after infidelityThe truthSpace isn't the enemy. Disconnection is.And you can rebuild connection, even in the middle of the mess, if you learn to speak in ways that feel safe instead of reactive.Want more support?Our live 30-Day Roadmap has closed, but the Self-Paced version is open. You'll get the same daily lessons plus four Monday night Better Love Club calls where you can get live help while you move through the program at your own pace.You don't have to do this alone.Start anytime at stacibartley.com/30-day-roadmap.Want a starting point first? Take The Surviving Space Self-Assessment to see where you are and what to work on next here: https://space-assessment.scoreapp.com/Timestamps:03:35 Navigating In-Home Separation10:11 The Challenge of Follow-Through17:31 Personal Struggles and Emotional Safety26:06 Creating Internal Motivation27:12 Discussing Desires Without Pushing Away29:16 Expressing Feelings Positively31:36 Taking Steps Forward in Tough Times35:45 Surviving Infidelity38:15 The Importance of Relationship Skills47:58 Humor and Creativity in Emotional Regulation50:53 Conclusion and Resources

It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and so today we're having a tough but important conversation with Chaney from Heaven's Gain Ministries. We'll be talking about:The disenfranchised grief of infant loss during pregnancyCollection options at home and at the hospital for burialMemorializing babies who have passed awayHow parishes can help couples experiencing a miscarriageEncouragement for couples who were not able to bury their babyIf you have suffered the traumatic loss of your baby during pregnancy: "Your grief is valid, your story is valid, and we want to be here for you."God loves you, and so do we.Links:Heaven's Gain MinistriesHeaven's Gain Hotline: 513-888-4200Ministries, Counseling, and Spiritual Direction Links

Episode Highlights With GeorgiaHow the inner critic turns off when we drinkWe think we have a drinking problem, yet it's often a thinking problem or a stress problemThere's always an emotional reason for regular over-drinkingWhy some people drink to “become a better version of ourselves” if we believe we are more fun, relaxed, etc., when we drinkHow this also relates to food and eatingTools to train the deeper parts of the mind that it's safe to be thin, attractive, etc.Addressing patterns like “I'll do ___ when I lose the weight” and flipping the scriptA self-hypnosis technique you can try and use today for free at home right awayHow to use affirmations in the most powerful way including “it's safe to be me”What the future technique is and how to use itResources MentionedGeorgia's website - use code Katie001 for 25% off all progams (limited time!)Follow Georgia on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

What happens when you've done all the right things  but still feel stuck, unfulfilled, or secretly unhappy in your career?That's the story of today's guest, Manana Jaworska, a career transition coach who knows firsthand how messy and complicated career change can be.From psychology student to PhD researcher, to programmer in Barcelona with the golden handcuffs, Manana has lived through multiple career flips. On paper, everything looked perfect. But inside, she was craving meaning, freedom, and a life that felt true to her.In this episode, Manana shares:How cultural and family expectations shaped her early career choicesWhy it's so important to get real about the day-to-day reality of a job (before you jump into it)The moment she realized stability wasn't enough — and what gave her the courage to walk awayHow she now helps clients find clarity, define their values, and create careers that align with who they areWhether you're just starting to wonder if there's something more, or you're already on the edge of making a leap — this conversation will give you permission to trust that voice inside you.Connect with MananaInstagram: @careerchangeguide LinkedIn: Manana Jaworska Thanks for tuning in to The Career Flipper!If this episode made you think, laugh, or feel a little braver about your own flip, do me a favor:

We've all asked the question—maybe quietly, maybe in desperation: Does God still do miracles today? In this powerful and faith-building episode of The Youth Room, Jordan and Daniel go deep into the truth that God is still a miracle-working God, not just in the Bible, but right now.From healing and provision to deliverance and direction, miracles are more than ancient stories—they're the evidence of God's active presence in our lives today.In this episode:Why miracles are part of God's nature, not just rare exceptionsWhat Scripture says about supernatural signs following believersReal stories of modern-day miracles that will inspire your faithWhat to do when the miracle doesn't come right awayHow to live in expectant faith—even when you're still waiting

What does it really mean to fear God?In this powerful episode, Johnny Ova sits down with Old Testament scholar Prof. Bradley Cameron to unpack one of the most misunderstood biblical themes, the fear of God. Far from being a message of fear-based control, the Bible presents fear as something emotionally rich, theologically grounded, and deeply transformational.Together they explore:Why the fear of God is more than just respectHow the Hebrew Bible defines fear across Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and LeviticusWhat the tabernacle teaches us about awe, ritual, and reverenceWhy the fear of God can draw us closer, not push us awayHow modern Christians can cultivate a healthy fear that leads to wisdom, joy, and relationship, not shameWhether you've struggled with fear-based teaching or you're hungry for a deeper understanding of God's character, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and context to a vital biblical idea.

In this week's episode of Judaism with Altitude, we sit down with David Last, author of the upcoming book Forged by Limitations. David was born with Cerebral Palsy, and instead of letting his challenges hold him back, he turned them into the very forces that shaped his strength, resilience, and faith.We dive into his journey of overcoming obstacles, reframing limitations, and discovering meaning in adversity. Along the way, David shares powerful lessons for anyone facing struggles—reminding us that resilience isn't about avoiding hardship, but learning how to grow from it.David's story of growing up with Cerebral PalsyHow challenges can become the very things that shape our characterThe mindset and daily habits that help him stay resilientWhat it was like to write Forged by LimitationsWho this book is for, and what David hopes readers will take awayHow his journey can inspire not just those with disabilities, but anyone searching for hope and courageForged by Limitations officially launches Sunday, August 24th with a special event.The book will be available for the public on Saturday, August 31st.

At age 49, Susan Marie Conrad paddled 1,200 miles—alone—through the remote, storm-swept waters of the Alaskan Inside Passage. Twelve years later, at 61, she went back and did it again.In this powerful conversation, Susan shares what it means to return—not just to the same wild coastline, but as a different person. We unpack what changes when you chase something bold later in life, how nature reshapes your mindset, and what happens when you open yourself up to synchronicity, generosity, and the unexpected.We also talk about the stark environmental changes she witnessed: the plastic where it didn't belong, the shrinking glaciers, and the fragility of ecosystems many of us will never see.This episode is a meditation on endurance, improvisation, awe, and the will to keep growing—even (especially) as we age.

Second-guessing your website messaging? Today's episode is a little bit different, because instead of me just teaching or doing a solo episode, I'm taking you directly behind the scenes of a real messaging audit. You're going to hear how we took her one page website, something she had been second guessing for months, made a few intentional tweaks, but instantly made it feel tighter, cleaner and more aligned with her values. When your messaging is clear, you stop overthinking, and you actually feel proud to send people to your website or any piece of content that you're working on, because you know, it reflects who you are and how you serve.Whether you're a real estate agent, coach, or creative, this real-time audit will open your eyes to:Why your hero section might be turning people awayHow to format testimonials for trust and readabilityThe headline check that is a must-do for every websiteMake your site feel values-aligned without sacrificing strategyStop overthinking every word and start sounding like you

Ever had a moment where everything felt fine… until it wasn't?In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about an emotional blow-up with my husband—how it unfolded, what it triggered, and what it taught me about fear, shame, and self-protection.This isn't just a story about relationships. It's a mirror for what so many of us experience in business, creativity, and visibility:That moment when a hidden landmine gets tripped, and before we even know we're in a fear response, we've shut down, disappeared, or lit a match to something we care about.I talk about:The shame spiral that follows emotional triggersThe old pattern of blowing up and walking awayHow these same dynamics show up in creative and professional lifeThe mind-body tools that help me stay with myself and rebuild connectionWhy this is the exact work I do with my 1:1 coaching clientsIf you've ever ghosted your own dreams after a hit of self-doubt, or found yourself in a freeze state without knowing why—this episode will speak to you.And if you're ready to move through fear without burning out or abandoning yourself…→ Download the free workshop Let Yourself Be Seen: www.annaholtzman.com/beseen→  Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching here: www.annaholtzman.comSpots open this September and waitlisters get first dibs.

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by author Carla Litto to discuss her book Outsmarting Egomaniacs: How to Respond to Narcissists and Master Manipulators.Carla Litto, MA, LMFT is a psychotherapist with two masters degrees in Psychology and a successful private practice in Los Angeles, CA who helps many people improve their personal relationships and transform their lives. She specializes in relationship issues, specifically Narcissistic Personality Disorder and emotional abuse recovery.In this eye-opening conversation about standing up to narcissists and egomaniacs, we cover each of the four parts of Carla's book:Part 1: Egomaniacs Come with a Bag of TricksPart 2: Know Your EnemyPart 3: Becoming BulletproofPart 4: Your New LifeCarla outlines:The different types of egomaniacs and the manipulation tactics they tend to useHow to deal with narcissistsHow to recognize new egomaniacs coming from a mile awayHow to get to know yourself better and reflect on how you got here (if you're in a relationship with a narcissist or are recovering from one)The importance of setting clear boundariesHow to build your confidence and connections to create what Carla calls “an asshole free zone.”If you'd like to learn more about Carla, you can visit her website here. You can purchase her book here.Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!In episode 119 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm on the mic solo to share some of my favorite travel nutrition tips for busy athletes, inspired by decades of personal experience and 10+ years as a sports dietitian helping active people fuel on the go. Travel is fun, exciting, and can be an enriching experience from a fitness and nutrition perspective, but it can also throw your fueling routine completely off track.Whether you're headed out for local errands, a vacation, work trip, or a destination race, this episode will help you plan ahead with confidence (and without obsessing over every bite). You'll walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies to stay fueled, hydrated, and energized wherever life takes you.Key Takeaways:Why travel nutrition matters (and the most common fueling mistakes)How different types of travel impact your nutrition needsTips for commuting around town, work travel, vacations, plane vs road trips, and traveling for a raceHow to stay proactive and create a flexible but individualized planPacking the right sports nutrition and gear to stay active while you're awayHow to prep before and after a trip so you're not scrambling for food

She might say she wants vulnerability.But the moment she senses weakness—she checks out emotionally, sexually, and spiritually.In this episode, Johnny Depth breaks down one of the most uncomfortable truths in male-female dynamics: women despise weakness in men. They can forgive failure. They can handle honesty. But emotional fragility? That's the kiss of death.You'll learn:Why your pain doesn't make her love you—it makes her pull awayHow strength and composure create safety (and attraction)The trap of “emotional openness” sold by modern therapy cultureWhat kind of vulnerability women actually respond to

How do you stay calm and focused when you're 3,000 feet off the ground — with no ropes, no safety lines, and no room for error?Legendary climber and free soloist Alex Honnold returns to The Finding Mastery Podcast for a raw, insightful conversation about mindset, being great with fear, and what it means to live at the edge of human performance.Alex is best known for his historic, ropeless ascent of El Capitan — captured in the Oscar-winning film Free Solo (which you should watch if you haven't seen it yet). But in this episode, we go far beyond climbing.We explore:How Alex manages fear, consequence, and risk with rare mental clarityWhat it takes to perform under pressure — and when to walk awayHow fatherhood and loss reshaped his relationship with ambition and dangerThe underrated power of optimism and framing hard moments as growthThis isn't just a conversation about climbing. It's about the psychology behind pushing your limits, the skill of regulating your mind under stress, and how to chase a bold, purposeful life — even when the summit feels out of reach.Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone seeking mastery under pressure, Alex's honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom deliver lessons for all of us.___________________________Momentous is running their Anniversary Sale today (6/25) through Friday 6/27. This is one of their biggest sales of the year so you don't want to miss this! Get 40% OFF new subscriptions when you use the code FORLIFE now through 11:59PM on 6/27. Our favorite is the foundational Momentous Three: creatine, protein, and omega-3:Go to: Momentous Three Discount! ___________________________Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: https://findingmastery.lpages.co/morningmindset!Follow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever said yes to something you didn't want to do just to avoid disappointing someone, this episode is for you.I'm joined by Michelle Gauthier, a life coach and host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast, for a real conversation about people pleasing. We talk about why it's so hard to say no, how it shows up in ways you might not even notice, and what to do when you're tired of stretching yourself too thin.Michelle shares her Love and Fit Test, a simple two-question tool you can use anytime to check in with yourself before committing to something. If you're ready to protect your time and energy without the guilt, this is the mindset shift you've been looking for.In This Episode, We Talk About:What people pleasing really looks likeThe two-question Love and Fit Test you can use right awayHow to say no without overexplainingWhy shorter responses are often more respectfulWhat starts to change when you make choices that actually fit your lifeConnect with Michelle Gauthier:Website: www.michellegauthier.comInstagram: @michellegauthiercoachingOverwhelmed Working Woman Podcast: www.michellegauthier.com/podcast ________________________________