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This episode explores financial management strategies tailored for physical therapy practice owners, highlighting how behavioral finance principles can lead to more sustainable and profitable practices. Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch speaks with Craig Dacy and shares actionable insights on building cash reserves, setting equitable owner compensation, and fostering a long-term profitability mindset—key considerations especially relevant in a landscape of changing reimbursement policies.  In this episode: ·       How practice owners can implement the Profit First system to improve cash flow and profitability ·       Strategies for paying PT owners and team members competitively while maintaining business health ·       The importance of behavioral finance and habit formation in managing healthcare business finances ·       Building cash cushions to buffer the impact of delayed insurance reimbursements ·       Transitioning from solo to multi-location practice: financial and strategic shifts ·       Insights on hiring and retaining staff in a competitive employment market, including creative compensation models ·       Special considerations for insurance-based PT practices and handling delayed payments ·       The role of long-term thinking in promoting lifelong patient engagement with physical therapy ·       Craig's journey to authoring a book tailored to physical therapists on financial management Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and host introduction to Craig Dacy 00:14 - Craig's background and link with Ramsey Solutions 01:05 - Transition from teaching to financial coaching, motivated by personal debt freedom 02:04 - Connecting personal finances with managing a healthcare practice 02:26 - The link between physical therapy and finance, and the need for early financial education 03:22 - Why focus on physical therapists and their unique financial challenges 03:57 - Short-term engagement models and their impact on PT practice finances 04:37 - Promoting lifelong physical therapy and long-term patient relationships 05:05 - Expanding services and revenue streams beyond injury-based care 06:01 - Overcoming scarcity mindset in insurance-reliant practices 06:35 - Owner compensation strategies and making practices more sustainable 07:18 - Implementing profit-based accounting to manage personal and business finances 08:36 - The role of budgeting and behavioral finance in practice management 09:57 - The Envelope system adapted for business accounts 10:23 - Building a practice on a lean budget and avoiding debt 11:04 - Managing delayed insurance payments and cash flow buffers 12:02 - Percentage-based budgeting and cash cushion strategies 12:47 - Tailoring Profit First principles for healthcare settings 13:31 - Different financial strategies for growing practices 14:01 - Prioritizing payroll and managing equipment expenses 14:38 - Challenges of hiring in a competitive market and offering competitive salaries 15:06 - How to determine sustainable compensation—percentages and alternative pay models 15:56 - Profit sharing and creating ownership culture for employee retention 16:50 - Boosting practice profitability through mindset shifts 17:31 - The importance of profit in business health and longevity 18:30 - Transitioning from solo to multi-location practices and financial planning 19:19 - Growth phases and financial shifts at different revenue levels 20:48 - Proactive planning to fund expansion and staffing 21:20 - Behavioral changes needed for practice profitability and culture 22:07 - How profitability benefits the team, patients, and business sustainability 23:04 - Making profit a priority by shifting financial behaviors 24:18 - Small habits for long-lasting financial health—starting with just 1% into profit 25:00 - Speaking at Web PT's Ascend conference, and the growth mindset around money 26:20 - Craig's journey to writing a book for PTs on financial systems 27:53 - Inspiration behind the book and the process of writing 29:22 - Advice to younger self: embrace authenticity and risk-taking 30:18 - Connecting with Craig and upcoming resources for practice owners 31:23 - Final tips: opening a profit account and celebrating profitability 32:05 - Closing remarks and encouragement to adopt financial habits Resources & Links: ·       Profit First by Mike Michalowicz ·       pf4pt.com — Book landing page and pre-order info ·       Dacy Coaching — Practice financial consulting Connect with Craig: ·       Website ·       Schedule a coaching session ·       Craig on Instagram ·       Craig on LinkedIn ·       Craig on YouTube More About Craig Dacy: Craig Dacy, owner of DACY Financial Coaching, has helped hundreds of small businesses, with a focus on Physical Therapists, find confidence and clarity in their finances. After spending over a decade as an educator, Craig combines his knack for small business and love for teaching to help make the overly complicated concept of business finances incredibly simple to understand.  Craig lives in Austin, TX with his wife and 2 kids. When he's not spending time with his family, he can be found reliving "the good old days" as the lead singer and bass player for his 90s cover band, Zoodust. Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

Most of us know we should reach out more — call the friend, chat with the stranger, strike up the conversation. And yet we hold back. Why? Behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley has spent decades studying this gap between what we know and what we do, and his findings are both surprising and encouraging: connecting with others almost always goes better than we expect — and the payoff for our happiness and health is enormous. His book is A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection. And in the second half of the show, physical therapist Dr. Milica McDowell and chiropractor Dr. Courtney Conley join us with big ideas from Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time.

Some of us struggle going to the doctor. Some of us shrink in terror at the sight of nail clippers. But when individuals with histories of avoiding medical care need help learning to tolerate these necessary procedures, what treatments can we use? This week we head to the doctor's office with a review of a broad spectrum of articles discussing teaching medical toleration. Let's just say Amazon isn't the only group putting together big packages we're excited to see. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Cuvo, A., Raegan, A., L., Ackerlund, J., Huckfledt, R., & Kelly, C. (2010). Training children with autism spectrum disorders to be compliant with a physical exam. Research in Autism Spectrum Disoders, 4, 168-185. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2009.09.001 Dowdy, A., Tincani, M., Nipe, T., & Weiss. M. J. (2018). Effects of reinforcement without extinction on increasing compliance with nail cutting: A systematic replication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 924-930. doi: 10.1002/jaba.484 Slifer, K. J., Avis, K. T., & Frutchey, R. A. (2008). Behavioral intervention to increase compliance with electroencephalographic procedures in children with developmental disabilities. Epilepsy Behavior, 13, 189-195. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2008.01.013 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

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On this Make a Difference Minute, Dr. George T. Grossberg shares an important perspective on Alzheimer's disease that many families don't expect. While memory loss is often the most recognized symptom, behavioral changes like anxiety, irritability, paranoia, and even hallucinations can be just as common and often more challenging. These symptoms, known as Alzheimer's-related psychosis, can deeply impact both the individual and their caregivers. Dr. Grossberg explains what these behaviors look like, why they happen, and why awareness is so important for families navigating this journey. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

What happens when a lifelong emergency physician steps back from clinical practice and dedicates himself to helping other doctors navigate the impossible job of medicine?  In Part 1 of a two-part episode, Dr. Rob Orman joins Dr. Andrea Austin to share his remarkable path, from documenting mass casualty events to becoming a technical advisor for the hit HBO series The Pit, and ultimately building a coaching practice that helps physicians create meaningful change in their behavior and careers. Together they discuss the importance of awareness, the space between stimulus and response, cognitive empathy, and why art and storytelling may be powerful vehicles for transforming healthcare. Rob also opens up about his own career struggles and the deep fulfillment he finds in one-on-one behavioral coaching. They discussed: How documenting mass casualty events led to advising on The Pit The career shift from full-time clinician and educator to physician coach Why “not everyone thinks like you do”, and the power of cognitive empathy Building awareness and creating the pause between stimulus and response Behavioral coaching for physicians on performance plans or struggling with reactivity The role of storytelling and art in driving healthcare change Lessons from burnout, skill decay, and career transitions

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Are you using the most-effective behavioral strategies to help patients quit nicotine and prevent relapse? Credit available for this activity expires: 06/18/2027 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/behavioral-and-non-pharmacologic-interventions-nicotine-2026a1000fug?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu

Behavioral designer Nir Eyal sits down with Jeremy Au to unpack the ideas behind his New York Times bestseller Beyond Belief. He explains why information alone never changes behavior, why your limiting beliefs stay hidden like your own face, and how the motivation triangle of behavior, benefit, and belief decides whether you actually follow through. Nir breaks down the research showing why manifesting and vision boarding can backfire, what athletes do instead with mental contrasting, the crucial difference between pain and suffering, and the four-question turnaround he used to repair his relationship with his mother. The episode closes with a live coaching session where Jeremy rewrites his own beliefs about exercise. For founders, operators, and investors across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia, this is a practical playbook for the inner game of building. Burnout, self-doubt, and stalled goals are common across Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem, and Nir's framework offers a science-backed way to spot the beliefs quietly capping your potential and swap them for ones that serve you. Grab Nir Eyal's new book Beyond Belief, plus Hooked and Indistractable, at https://www.nirandfar.com Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/nir-eyal-beyond-belief BRAVE is Southeast Asia's leading tech podcast, hosted by Jeremy Au. Honest conversations with the region's top founders, investors, and operators on building startups in Southeast Asia. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. Listen & Subscribe YouTube (English), YouTube (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (English), Spotify (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (Chinese), Spotify (Vietnamese), Apple Podcasts Follow BRAVE LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp Follow Jeremy Au LinkedIn, X / Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitch Resources Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com #BeyondBelief #LimitingBeliefs #Mindset #SoutheastAsia #StartupFounders #Productivity #BehaviorChange #SelfImprovement  00:00 From Hooked to Beyond Belief 03:08 Why He Writes and the Birth of Hooked 05:36 The Phone, His Daughter, and Indistractable 08:28 Why Knowing Isn't Doing: The Motivation Triangle 11:26 Beliefs vs Facts vs Faith 12:55 Why Manifesting Backfires 16:56 Pain Is Not Suffering 21:04 Updating the Beliefs We Inherit 28:25 The Flowers, His Mother, and the Turnaround 31:31 Live Coaching: The Real Reason Exercise Feels Hard 41:25 The Four-Question Turnaround on Exercise 48:21 Exercise for Its Own Sake 52:00 Takeaways: Beliefs Are Lenses, Not Laws

Jason P. Carroll is the Founder and CEO of Aptive Index, a psychometric technology company that leverages AI and behavioral science to help organizations build stronger, more effective teams. As the former President of Champion National Security, Jason grew Champion's revenue from $20 million to $80 million. Aptive Index's groundbreaking AI tool "Aria" is now adopted by leading organizations — including sports teams and entrepreneurs — for hiring, leadership, and even personal relationships. In this episode… Team dynamics can feel like an unsolvable puzzle — so many personalities, hidden motivations, and unpredictable interactions. What if there were a way to understand those behaviors not just anecdotally, but through real data, helping you make smarter decisions in hiring, promotions, and team alignment? According to Jason P. Carroll, a leader in behavioral science and AI-driven assessments, the key lies in combining psychometrics with advanced analytics to uncover patterns that humans alone often miss. He explains that by mapping behavioral data to workplace performance, teams can resolve conflicts, optimize roles, and even strengthen personal relationships. The broader impact, he notes, lies in creating workplaces where individuals are understood, valued, and empowered to thrive. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Jason P. Carroll, Founder and CEO of Aptive Index, to discuss AI-powered behavioral data. Learn how it's transforming hiring, guiding team dynamics, and improving leadership decisions. Jason also shares insights on applying these tools beyond work, including personal relationships.

Introduction Carriers have spent decades building underwriting models on structured data - loss history, credit scores, telematics - while ignoring one of the richest signals available: how people actually behave when they fill out an application. ForMotiv was built on the premise that digital body language is predictive, and after nearly a decade of proving it, the company just hit profitability. Woody Klemmer is the co-founder and Head of Growth at ForMotiv, a behavioral analytics platform now embedded across the majority of the top ten U.S. carriers. In this conversation, Josh Hollander and Klemmer dig into the growth paradox carriers can't escape, what agentic AI fraud actually looks like at the application layer, and why the build-versus-buy math on behavioral data almost always favors buying. Guest Bio Woody Klemmer is the Co-Founder and Head of Growth at ForMotiv, a behavioral analytics platform purpose-built for the insurance industry. ForMotiv captures digital body language - hesitations, edit patterns, corrections, and interaction behaviors - from online applications and turns them into real-time signals for conversion, risk, and fraud decisions. Klemmer has spent nearly a decade growing the business from a direct-to-consumer tool to an enterprise-wide behavioral intelligence layer serving the majority of the top ten U.S. carriers. Key Topics The growth paradox — Every tactic carriers use to grow inadvertently lowers the barrier for misrepresentation and fraud. The impact catches up 12 to 24 months later in loss ratios. ForMotiv's thesis is that behavioral intelligence can break this either/or dynamic between growth and risk. Intent is two-dimensional - Conversion likelihood on one axis, risk profile on the other. A high-intent applicant who backed into their garage is a fundamentally different underwriting risk than one who just bought a new car. The Year of the Agent - ForMotiv sold more agent-related solutions than direct solutions for the first time in 2024. Agents know underwriting thresholds and how to game the system. Agent scorecarding and benchmarking tools are now being used for fraud detection, SIU referrals, and new hire training. Enterprise intent - In 2026, ForMotiv embeds across the full policy lifecycle from first quote to claims, providing a unified behavioral thread across systems that have traditionally been siloed. Agentic AI detection is live - ForMotiv can identify when an AI agent is completing an application. Carriers are still deciding what to do with that signal, but the detection capability exists today. First-party data as a model input - Carriers incorporating ForMotiv's behavioral dataset into existing predictive models are seeing measurable jumps in predictive lift from a genuinely novel data source. Notable Quotes "Carriers are faced with what we call a growth paradox - the mechanisms they use to grow inadvertently increase risk. And that usually catches up 12, 18, 24 months later." "We had a carrier say the quiet part out loud: our worry is we're getting the bad business that you're helping protect the other carriers from." "When people ask who our biggest competitors are, I always say bandwidth and budget. We're sunscreen - protective, but not a necessity until we're integrated." "The JavaScript component isn't the value. What we've done over a decade is feed it all back to you in 40 milliseconds." Resources Guest: ForMotiv: https://www.formotiv.com Woody Klemmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woodyklemmer/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

In this quarterly industry roundtable, Eric Malzone, Juliet Starrett, and Alex Alimanestianu dive deep into the fitness sector's biggest earnings reports and emerging trends. Lifetime Fitness continues its premium brand strategy with impressive revenue growth while strategically shedding lower-tier memberships, but Planet Fitness faces headwinds with declining membership growth and a paused price increase. The team dissects Xponential's mounting troubles as the company burns through cash amid a New York AG settlement, while Garmin's fitness segment absolutely crushes it with 42% revenue growth. CrossFit's future looks brighter with Bruce Edwards returning as CEO—an affiliate owner who actually understands the community. The conversation heats up around retatrutide's bariatric-level weight loss outcomes and what GLP-1s mean for the fitness industry's identity, plus Peter Attia's meta-analysis proving two weekly resistance training sessions deliver 77% of maximal gains. From Peloton's Pilates pivot to Aescape's robotic massage collapse, this episode covers the strategic shifts, financial realities, and cultural transformations reshaping fitness in 2026.

This episode of The Behavioral View explores collaboration between behavior analysts, school psychologists, special education teachers, and other professionals serving students across educational and clinical settings. The panel discusses practical strategies for building rapport with school teams, coordinating assessment and intervention efforts, and aligning goals across disciplines to improve learner outcomes. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References Snyder SM, Huber H, Hornsby T, Leventhal B. (2024). Overlapping Training and Roles: An Exploration of the State of Interprofessional Practice between Behavior Analysts and School Psychologists. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17(3):880-892. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00904-y Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 91–97. Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson. Resources CentralReach Institute: https://centralreach.com CR Assessments (ABLLS-R, AFLS, AIM): https://centralreach.com National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): https://www.nasponline.org The Behavioral View Podcast School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): https://www.pbis.org Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Center

Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create lasting, sustainable change. From treat meals to feng shui fridges, she offers eight life hacks to lower your carbon emissions while increasing your joy and fulfillment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exciting headlines surrounding topics like AI or certain IPOs can influence our decision-making. On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia explore behavioral biases in the context of recent events you've likely seen in the news.

The most expensive financial advisor many people will ever have doesn't send an invoice. It doesn't show up on a fee disclosure. It never introduces itself. But it has shaped more financial decisions, and quietly eroded more wealth, than almost any market downturn, bad product, or conflicted advisor ever could. That advisor is fear.  Fear is the most expensive financial advisor you'll ever have because it rarely looks like panic in the moment. It often feels like wisdom, caution, urgency, or responsible planning. And it tends to show up in two forms. There's the fear of losing what you have, driving over-protection, paralysis, and a growing pile of products you can barely explain.  And there's the fear of missing out, driving premature decisions, underestimated risk, and the nagging sense that you need to move before the window closes.  Neither version is obviously destructive from the inside. Both feel like good judgment at the time. https://youtu.be/OY4kzrZGsYU This article isn't an argument against caution, protection, or careful planning. It's an argument for knowing the difference between a decision made from purpose and one made from panic. Because that difference, compounded over years, is enormous. Key takeaways:Fear Is Subjective, and That's Why It's So Hard to AddressHow Financial Fear Gets ManufacturedThe Two Faces of Financial FearWhat Fear-Based Decisions Actually CostThe Opportunity Cost of Displaced CapitalThe Coordination Cost of FragmentationThe Advisory Cost of Fear ManagementThe Confidence Cost Nobody Talks AboutSigns Your Financial Life Is Running on FearThe Antidote Is Clarity of Purpose, Not FearlessnessSafety, Liquidity, and GrowthThe LIFE FrameworkThe Wealth Creator's Cash Flow SystemProtection Is Not Fear, When It's Done RightStart With Clarity, Not FearBook a Strategy CallFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is fear-based financial decision-making?How does financial fear affect long-term wealth?What is the difference between fear-based planning and prudent planning?What does "clarity of purpose" mean in financial planning?How do I know if my financial advisor is managing through fear?What is the LIFE framework for financial planning? Key takeaways: Fear operates as a financial advisor that most people never identify or fire It appears at both ends of the risk spectrum: loss aversion and fear of missing out Much of the financial marketing ecosystem is designed to manufacture and amplify fear The hidden costs of fear-driven decisions don't appear on any statement Clarity of purpose, not fearlessness, is what replaces reactive decision-making Frameworks like safety/liquidity/growth and the LIFE model transform fear into strategy Fear Is Subjective, and That's Why It's So Hard to Address Financial fear is not a character flaw. I want to be clear about that from the start. It's a real emotional experience, and throwing a spreadsheet at someone who is genuinely afraid does not help them.  That approach respects the numbers, not the person. Behavioral finance research has spent decades documenting this: logic alone doesn't move people out of fear. Education does, but only when the emotion is acknowledged first. Fear is also deeply subjective, which makes it especially difficult to work with. Ask two people how much risk they want to take, use a word like "moderate," and you'll get two completely different answers. And that's before anything has actually happened.  Real risk tolerance isn't revealed on a questionnaire. It's revealed when the market moves, when the headline is bad, when the number on the screen is lower than it was last month. There's a question worth sitting with: if your portfolio could go up $50,000, but you had it positioned too conservatively to capture it, versus if your portfolio simply dropped $50,000, which one would keep you up at night? Neither answer is wrong. But your answer tells you something real about which form of fear has more influence over how you make decisions. Loss aversion and the fear of missing out are both fear. They just feel different from the inside. The goal here isn't to eliminate that fear. That's not possible, and it wouldn't be useful even if it were. The goal is to help you recognize when fear is driving your financial decisions rather than informing them. That recognition, small as it might seem, is where things start to change. How Financial Fear Gets Manufactured Some of the fear you carry is yours. You developed it through experience: a job loss, a market crash, a parent who ran out of money before they ran out of life. That fear is real, and it deserves to be understood on its own terms. But some of the fear in your financial life was handed to you. And it's worth knowing the difference. Much of the financial media and marketing ecosystem runs on fear. Headlines about market crashes, dollar collapse, sequence-of-returns risk, and outliving your retirement savings: these are real concerns, but they're frequently presented in ways designed to provoke a reactive emotional response rather than a considered decision.  Fear sells because it works. Money psychology is clear on this: emotions drive financial action more reliably than information. A financial professional who leads with a terrifying scenario creates urgency. A product that promises to solve that scenario feels essential. Before acting on a financial fear, ask yourself whether it was yours before the conversation. Did you have this concern before you saw the headline, heard the pitch, or sat through the seminar? Or did someone hand it to you? None of this means every financial professional who raises difficult scenarios is acting in bad faith. Many of those scenarios are genuinely worth planning for. But there's a meaningful difference between naming a risk so it can be addressed deliberately and naming a risk to generate anxiety that only one specific product can relieve. The result of a financial life assembled from responses to manufactured fear tends to look the same: a collection of individual products that each solved a specific scary problem, with no one asking whether those products coordinate, complement each other, or serve a single unified strategy.  A friend of mine once described the advice her sister gave every customer at the furniture store where she worked: start with a vision, know what you want the room to feel like, and choose everything together.  Because buying one piece at a time and hoping it comes together almost never produces something coherent. You can furnish a room that way. You just can't furnish a room that works. A financial life built on fear works the same way. The Two Faces of Financial Fear Most people think of financial fear as loss aversion, the fear of markets dropping, money disappearing, and security evaporating. And that version is real. It drives people toward over-protection, toward keeping too much in cash, toward accumulating overlapping insurance products because each one addressed a specific nightmare scenario that someone painted vividly enough. But there's an equally destructive form of fear sitting on the other end of the spectrum - the fear of missing out (FOMO). This is the fear that drives people to retire before their plan can genuinely support it, not because the numbers work, but because they're afraid of missing the active, healthy years of their life.  It's the fear that pushes people toward high-return investments they don't fully understand because everyone else seems to be participating. It's why some people avoid protection strategies entirely: buying life insurance or long-term care coverage feels like an admission of vulnerability they're not ready to make. Imagine it as a bell curve, with loss aversion on one end and FOMO on the other. Neither extreme produces good decisions. The healthy middle is what I'd call abundance thinking: recognizing that money is a replenishable resource, created through relationships, knowledge, and purposeful action. It doesn't ignore risk. It addresses risk from a position of intention rather than anxiety. What Fear-Based Decisions Actually Cost The real expense of fear-driven financial decisions is that almost none of it shows up anywhere you'd look for it. There's no line item. No statement entry. No advisor who sends you an invoice for the cost of reactive decision-making. The costs are real, they compound, and they're almost entirely invisible. The Opportunity Cost of Displaced Capital Every dollar invested in a product purchased out of fear is a dollar that can't be deployed into a more coordinated strategy. If that product carries surrender charges, penalty periods, or reduced liquidity, the cost compounds further. What that capital could have produced in a more purposeful position never appears on any statement. It simply doesn't exist. The Coordination Cost of Fragmentation Fear-driven purchasing happens one product at a time, in response to one scary scenario at a time. The result is strategies that contradict each other: a product purchased to address a tax concern working against an investment approach, a protection strategy drawing capital away from the foundational work that would amplify everything else.  Nobody is watching the whole picture. Nobody has an incentive to. Financial fragmentation is expensive, not because any individual product is wrong, but because nothing is coordinated. The Advisory Cost of Fear Management An advisor who manages primarily through fear has a structural incentive to keep that fear alive. This isn't necessarily malicious, but it's worth recognizing. Fees aren't inherently bad. What matters is whether the fee is buying clarity and coordination, or just temporary relief from anxiety. The Confidence Cost Nobody Talks About This is the most invisible cost of all....

In this episode, we dive into the critical world of site speed optimization and how slow load times are costing e-commerce brands serious revenue. Chris Igbojekwe, founder of Seed App, shares how his team helps Shopify stores slash page load times to under one second to rapidly boost conversions and improve user experience. He also reveals strategies for auditing user behavior, testing third-party apps, and implementing continuous optimizations that directly scale a brand's bottom line. Topics discussed in this episode:  Why site speed dictates conversion rates.How slow pages trigger user drop-offs.What major technical issues delay loading.How third-party apps slow down themes.How to test performance using Lighthouse.What user behavior tools reveal errors.How mobile simulations pinpoint hidden leaks.What data volume ensures reliable testing.Why optimization requires an ongoing process.What target profiles benefit from audits.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://seedapp.ioLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-i/X/Twitter: https://x.com/chris_igbojekweGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/3xbyuk5kI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Access to clean water is still out of reach for a staggering number of people—and it's not just a distant problem. According to estimates from WHO and UNICEF, over 2 billion people still don't have safely managed drinking water at home, a reality that impacts everything from health to education and economic opportunity. As pressure from climate change and population growth builds, there's increasing recognition that lasting solutions need to be built from the ground up, with communities at the center.Within that shift, purpose-driven initiatives are emerging that connect individual action with systemic change—focused on creating impact that lasts well beyond the moment.So what happens when a single individual attempts to run more than 15,000 kilometers across a continent—not for sport, but to catalyze transformation? Can a physical journey spark a scalable model for lifting communities out of poverty?Welcome to I Don't Care. In a conversation centered on purpose and impact, Dr. Kevin Stevenson is joined by Veronique Bourbeau, founder and CEO of Run4Humanity, to unpack a continent-spanning effort to transform communities through water, education, and endurance. The conversation spans far beyond endurance athletics, diving into the mechanics of sustainable development, behavioral change, and what it truly means to empower communities from within.Key takeaways from the episode…It's not about the run—it's about systems change: The journey is a vehicle to deliver water access, agricultural support, sanitation, and education through locally driven programs.Community-first implementation is critical: Every initiative is co-created with local leaders and tailored to the unique needs of each region, ensuring long-term sustainability.Behavioral transformation is the missing link: Beyond infrastructure, Run4Humanity emphasizes financial literacy, health, and mindset shifts to break the cycle of poverty.Veronique Bourbeau is an ultra-endurance athlete, author, and global humanitarian. A former journalist turned humanitarian leader, she combines expertise in international development, partnership-building, and community-led program design with elite ultra-endurance achievements, including a 3,010 km run across Japan and a record-setting 444 km race victory in Malaysia. Through Run4Humanity, she leverages large-scale endurance initiatives and global partnerships to advance water security, economic resilience, and long-term behavioral change.

In a world where pride and self-importance can often get in the way of true connection and understanding, the speaker invites us to explore the transformative power of humility. This episode delves into the complexities of humility, a virtue often misunderstood as thinking less of oneself, but actually, it's about thinking of oneself less. By examining the scriptural examples of Jesus and the apostle Paul, we'll discover how humility can be a path to renewal, rest, and a deeper connection with others.Humility is not just a feeling or an attitude, but a choice we can make every day. It's about recognizing that our lives are not our own, but a part of a larger story that involves others and a higher power. By letting go of our need to be right and our desire for control, we can create space for others to share their perspectives and experiences, leading to a more authentic and meaningful life.The speaker discusses the importance of self-awareness, recognizing our limitations, and being open to new ideas. We'll also explore the concept of "sober-mindedness," which means thinking of ourselves with good common sense and a sense of fairness. By living in accordance with the truth that's been given to us, we can cultivate humility and create a safe space for others to rest and be themselves.If you're looking for a way to break free from the cycle of pride and self-importance, this episode is for you. Join the speaker as they explore the science of humility, discuss the challenges of measuring humility, and offer practical advice on how to cultivate this vital virtue in your daily life. Listen in to discover how humility can be a powerful tool for renewal, rest, and deeper connections with others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Dreeke ran the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He's spent decades studying how people manipulate, recruit, and control. Samuel Bateman's playbook is one he recognizes — and the behavioral fingerprints are visible in every move the self-proclaimed prophet made on his way to fifty years in federal prison.Bateman targeted a community still fractured from Warren Jeffs' imprisonment. He claimed Jeffs was speaking through him — borrowing existing authority rather than building his own from scratch. His requirement of public confessions wasn't spiritual discipline. It was a compliance trap. Every person who confessed became invested because admitting the system was false meant admitting what they'd surrendered to it. His insistence on being filmed wasn't vanity — it was identity construction. He needed an external audience to validate the role he'd assigned himself. Police questioned him twice. They walked away both times.Even from a federal detention cell, Bateman maintained enough control that three women risked life sentences to carry out his orders through a shared tablet. Dreeke and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examine what that level of remote control reveals about the psychological infrastructure he'd built — and whether it could survive his incarceration.Christine Marie saw it all from the inside. She sat at Bateman's table every day with a camera. She'd survived coercive control with another false prophet years earlier and could read every move he was making because she'd experienced the same techniques firsthand. She knew what trust to perform. She knew when his guard dropped. She knew the difference between a man who believed his own prophecy and one who was running a con — and she has an answer to that question.Christine describes the cost of maintaining the double life — earning the trust of paranoid followers, walking into the house every morning, and the moment her role shifted from documenter to something closer to an operative inside a closed world she'd entered voluntarily. That transition — and what it did to her — is the part the documentary couldn't fully capture.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SamuelBateman #FLDS #ChristineMarie #TrustMeNetflix #RobinDreeke #ShavaunScott #FBI #BehavioralAnalysis #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

We are back again this year im solo. And ill be the first to say i am not a professional therapist or anything of the sort. So take what I say as my thoughts on the mental health topic. EnjoyPatreon.com/offtopicwhiskeyBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Men's mental health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of overall well-being, marked by unique symptom presentations and significant cultural barriers to seeking care. While mental health conditions affect everyone, men are statistically less likely to seek professional treatment. According to data from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), only about 41.6% of men with a mental illness receive treatment, compared to 56.9% of women. This disparity contributes to a silent crisis, notably reflected in suicide rates, where men account for nearly 80% of all suicide deaths in the United States.Hidden Signs and SymptomsAccording to clinical studies and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), men often manifest psychological distress differently than women. Instead of standard symptoms like visible sadness or crying, men are more likely to exhibit:Behavioral changes: Increased irritability, sudden anger, hostility, and aggressive outbursts.Escapist habits: Throwing themselves compulsively into work or sports to avoid processing emotions.Risk-taking: Engaging in reckless driving, safe-sex neglect, or gambling.Substance misuse: Using alcohol or drugs as a primary tool to self-medicate.Physical ailments: Experiencing chronic headaches, digestive issues, and unexplained body pain.Barriers to Seeking CareSocietal conditioning and cultural expectations create significant hurdles for men actively managing their mental health:Traditional masculinity: Generational pressures to "man up," remain self-reliant, and view vulnerability as a weakness.Fear of burdening others: A reported 36% of men avoid discussing their mental health because they do not want to be a burden.Clinical misdiagnosis: Because symptoms often mask as anger or irritation rather than low mood, doctors can easily miss early signs of depression.Actionable Strategies and ResourcesImproving men's mental health requires structural support and intentional lifestyle choices:Build social connections: Consistently share struggles with trusted friends or partners to combat isolation.Utilize dedicated tools: Explore specialized, male-focused digital resources like the self-inspection tools on Man Therapy or educational guides via HeadsUpGuys.Engage in therapy: Use evidence-based care like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to learn practical coping mechanisms.Incorporate physical wellness: Prioritize regular exercise, structured sleep, and mindfulness to physically reduce baseline stress hormones.Access immediate crisis care: If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential 24/7 support

We add another string to our bow by learning about the fiddler crab. We discuss the arc of history bending towards crab, the MogBot 2000, bad dating advice, non-orientable wormholes, and so much more.  Works Cited: “The Design of a Beautiful Weapon” - John Christy, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History “On the Other Hand: The Myth of Fiddler Crab Claw Reversal” - Judith S. Weis, BioScience, April 2019 “Sexual selection for structure building by courting male fiddler crabs: an experimental study of behavioral mechanisms” - John H. Christy et al., Behavioral Ecology, May 2002 “Synchronous waving in fiddler crabs: a review” - Patricia Ruth Yvonne Backwell, Current Zoology, July 2018 “Robotic crabs reveal that female fiddler crabs are sensitive to changes in male display rate” - Sophie L. Mowles et al., Biology Letters, January 2018 “Not what it looks like: mate-searching behaviour, mate preferences and clutch production in wandering and territory-holding female fiddler crabs” - M. Peso et al., R. Soc Open Sci.. August 2016 “Dishonest signalling of fighting ability and multiple performance traits in the fiddler crab Uca mjoebergi” - Simon P. Lailvaux et al., Functional Ecology, March 2009 “The effects of neighbor familiarity and size on cooperative defense of fiddler crab territories” - Isobel Booksmythe et al., Behavioral ecology, November 2011 “Beyond Abiotic Decay: Fiddler Crabs Accelerate Plastic Fragmentation in Pollution Hotspots” - Jose M. Riascos et al., Global Change Biology, December 2025 Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!   Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinjustthezoo

The average small business owner spends over 40 hours a year on hiring — writing job posts, sorting through applications, and scheduling interviews with people who ghost them. That's a full work week gone. And most of that time? You don't have to spend it anymore.   In this episode of the Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast, Scott Molchan breaks down exactly how to use AI as your personal hiring assistant — to write job posts that actually attract the right applicants, screen candidates before you waste your time on a phone call, and generate interview questions that reveal whether someone is actually worth hiring.   You'll learn: •Why most landscaping job posts fail to attract good applicants — and the one shift that fixes it •The exact copy-and-paste AI prompt that writes a compelling job post in 15 seconds •A simple filter question trick that screens out the "Quick Apply" crowd automatically •How to use AI to rank your top 3 candidates before you ever pick up the phone •Behavioral interview questions generated by AI that reveal attitude, reliability, and work ethic   This isn't complicated. It's a free tool on your phone, three specific prompts, and a system you can start using before you go to bed tonight.   THE 3 AI PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE: Prompt 1 — Write a Job Post: "Act as an expert copywriter and recruiter for a high-end landscaping company. I need to write a job post for a [Insert Job Title]. Our company culture is [Insert 3 words]. We pay [Insert Pay Range] and offer [Insert Benefits]. Write a 300-word job post that focuses on the benefits of working for us, not just the requirements. Make the tone energetic, direct, and welcoming. Include a clear call to action at the end on how to apply."   Prompt 2 — Screen Applicants: "I am hiring a [Insert Job Title]. Here are 10 responses from applicants. Please review these responses and rank the top 3 candidates based on their communication skills, their attention to detail, and whether they answered the specific question I asked. Give me a brief summary of why you picked those three."   Prompt 3 — Generate Interview Questions: "I am interviewing a candidate for a landscaping crew leader position. I need to know if they are reliable, if they can handle difficult customers, and if they take care of their equipment. Give me 5 behavioral interview questions I can ask them, and tell me what kind of answers I should be looking for."   Resources mentioned in this episode: •LeadSpeed Automated Follow-Up: https://leadspeed.io •Profits Up Inner Circle: https://milliondollarlandscaper.com/innercircle •Million Dollar Landscaper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MillionDollarLandscaper   Follow Million Dollar Landscaper: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   #MillionDollarLandscaper #LandscapingBusiness #LawnCareBusiness #LandscapingTips #HiringTips #AIForBusiness #LandscapingPodcast #SmallBusinessGrowth #GreenIndustry #LawnCareMarketing #ContractorTips #LandscapingBusinessCoach #AIHiring #ProfitsUp #LandscapingEntrepreneur

Most practice owners think their billing problem is a billing problem. It usually is not. The denial showing up this month started 60 days ago at the front desk. In this episode, Dr. Heather Signorelli sits down with Josh Sauter, President and CEO of Staffing First, to unpack why hiring is the first domino in your billing cycle, what it costs you when that domino falls, and how to think about staffing and revenue cycle as one connected system instead of two separate problems. SEGMENTS The first domino Josh's core insight: the front desk is where the billing cycle actually begins. A bad fit, a thin onboarding, or a missed training step upstream creates downstream denials 30, 60, 90 days later. The denials almost always look like a billing problem. They almost never are. The 30/60/90 day lag Why billing problems usually trace back to hiring decisions made a quarter ago. The eligibility check that did not happen on day 30 is the denial that lands on day 60 and the cash flow gap on day 90. The hire-slow trap Why saving money on staffing costs more in the long run. The wage gap pushing practices to underhire is the same wage gap pushing candidates out within the first year. Josh's view after 17 years: cheap hires are the most expensive line item in a practice. Coordinating front office and billing What it actually takes to make sure front desk failures do not kill claim throughput downstream. Weekly huddles between front office, billing lead, and the practice manager. Clear escalation paths for eligibility failures and payer changes. A billing partner that flags denial patterns back upstream instead of just working the claims. What a real staffing partner does differently Josh's process: 10 to 12 candidates interviewed for every order, top 2 to 3 sent to the practice. Deep questions about culture and not just skill. Behavioral health background applied to candidate screening. The practice manager gets the time back that they were burning on bad-fit interviews. REFERENCE TABLE: THE 30/60/90 DAY FRONT DESK LAG Timeline  | What happens upstream  | Where it shows up Day 0  | New front office hire, undertrained or wrong cultural fit  | Looks fine on the surface Day 30  | Eligibility checks missed, demographics keyed wrong, payer changes not caught  | First denials start landing Day 60  | Patterns compound, claim rework volume rises, missed authorizations stack  | AR over 60 starts climbing Day 90  | Practice blames the billing department  | Billing partner gets fired and replaced, problem persists THREE ACTIONS THIS WEEK Pull your last 90 days of denials and tag every one that traces back to front office (eligibility, demographics, missing authorization). Patterns will reveal hiring or training gaps before they hit Q3 cash. Run one weekly 15-minute huddle between front office, billing lead, and practice manager. Cover the top three denial reasons that week. Every week. Book a 1:1 with Heather to map the front desk to billing handoff in your practice: calendly.com/heather-natrevmd/ RESOURCES 1. Book a 1:1 with Heather Signorelli, MD: calendly.com/heather-natrevmd/ 2. The 30-Day Revenue Recovery Plan: eligibility.natrevmd.com/nrc/-30day-revenue-recovery-plan 3. Talk to Josh Sauter at Staffing First: staffingfirst.net  |  jsauter@staffingfirst.net 4. Practice Revenue Leak Scorecard: eligibility.natrevmd.com/nrm-revenue-scorecard-v3 5. Payment Posting Audit Checklist: eligibility.natrevmd.com/payment-posting-checklist 6. RECOVER Diagnostic Quiz: natrevmd.com/quiz

We add another string to our bow by learning about the fiddler crab. We discuss the arc of history bending towards crab, the MogBot 2000, bad dating advice, non-orientable wormholes, and so much more.  Works Cited: “The Design of a Beautiful Weapon” - John Christy, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History “On the Other Hand: The Myth of Fiddler Crab Claw Reversal” - Judith S. Weis, BioScience, April 2019 “Sexual selection for structure building by courting male fiddler crabs: an experimental study of behavioral mechanisms” - John H. Christy et al., Behavioral Ecology, May 2002 “Synchronous waving in fiddler crabs: a review” - Patricia Ruth Yvonne Backwell, Current Zoology, July 2018 “Robotic crabs reveal that female fiddler crabs are sensitive to changes in male display rate” - Sophie L. Mowles et al., Biology Letters, January 2018 “Not what it looks like: mate-searching behaviour, mate preferences and clutch production in wandering and territory-holding female fiddler crabs” - M. Peso et al., R. Soc Open Sci.. August 2016 “Dishonest signalling of fighting ability and multiple performance traits in the fiddler crab Uca mjoebergi” - Simon P. Lailvaux et al., Functional Ecology, March 2009 “The effects of neighbor familiarity and size on cooperative defense of fiddler crab territories” - Isobel Booksmythe et al., Behavioral ecology, November 2011 “Beyond Abiotic Decay: Fiddler Crabs Accelerate Plastic Fragmentation in Pollution Hotspots” - Jose M. Riascos et al., Global Change Biology, December 2025 Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!   Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinjustthezoo

In the third episode of the PE Insight Series, Todd Taskey interviews eight private equity executives about the behavioral signs that reveal a founder's commitment to post-close growth beyond financial rollover. In this episode… Rollover equity may align incentives, but it doesn't always reveal whether a founder is truly ready for the next chapter. What signals do private equity investors look for when deciding if a founder is genuinely committed to building long-term value? Chad Scripps, Lee Minkoff, Larry Shagrin, Thomas Cooperrider, Stuart Coleman, Jamie Kennedy, Brian Shmidt, and Bill Sommerschield discuss founder commitment beyond financial rollover. With host Todd Taskey, they explain how founders signal real alignment, the importance of team exposure and succession planning, and how curiosity, candor, and growth planning shape investor confidence.

Research shows that queer and trans parents face significantly higher rates of perinatal depression and anxiety, but affirming and community-centered support can make a big difference. In this episode, clinical psychologist and researcher Leiszle Lapping-Carr joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker to talk about the unique mental health challenges 2SLGBTQ+ parents may experience during pregnancy and postpartum and what providers, birth workers, and communities can do to create safer, more supportive care. Dr. Lapping-Carr shares how stigma, discrimination, isolation, and lack of affirming healthcare spaces can affect mental health outcomes for queer and trans parents. She also explains how evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy can be adapted to better support 2SLGBTQ+ families, especially when distress is rooted in experiences of discrimination and loss of safety. Learn how protective factors that support mental health, chosen family and community, and inclusive healthcare providers can make perinatal spaces more affirming for all parents.   (01:43) Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr's background and research journey (04:31) Perinatal depression rates among queer and trans parents (07:19) Minority stress, discrimination, and mental health risks (11:08) Protective factors and the importance of community support (12:52) What is the Mothers and Babies intervention? (15:17) Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for queer and trans parents (20:09) Common thought patterns and challenges for LGBTQ+ parents (22:57) Behavioral strategies and "pleasant activities" for mental health (28:58) Barriers to affirming perinatal mental healthcare (32:42) The role of doulas and community recommendations (37:33) Common mistakes providers make when caring for queer and trans parents   Resources Learn more about Dr. Lapping-Carr and her research: feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=49272 Postpartum Support International Online Support Groups: postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/ Mothers and Babies preventive perinatal depression intervention: mothersandbabiesprogram.org/providers/   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

You can’t think your way out of OCD In part one of our three-part series on Anxiety and OCD, Dr. Jon Abramowitz helps us understand why intrusive thoughts are normal, how OCD turns them into a source of distress, and what keeps the cycle going. We explore uncertainty, reassurance-seeking, relationship dynamics, and the research-backed treatments that help people reclaim their lives from OCD.In this conversation, we unpack the surprising truth about intrusive thoughts, why reassurance often backfires, and how learning to tolerate uncertainty can be a powerful path toward recovery. “There is no such thing as absolute certainty.” – Dr. Jon Abramowitz Time Stamps for Why Certainty Isn’t the Answer: OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & Recovery with Dr. Jon Abramowitz (301) 02:40 Understanding anxiety and its disorders 05:46 Distinguishing normal anxiety from OCD 08:21 The nature of obsessional thoughts 14:09 The cycle of OCD and compulsions 16:53 The role of exposure and response prevention 19:44 Understanding scrupulosity in OCD 25:25 Treatment approaches for OCD 33:34 Managing distress in OCD therapy 36:55 Understanding control and uncertainty in OCD 40:41 Distinguishing OCD from Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder 50:02 Supporting loved ones with OCD About our Guest – Dr. Jon Abramowitz (301) Jonathan (Jon) Abramowitz, Ph.D., is Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research and clinical work focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders, including fears and phobias, health anxiety, and panic attacks. He has authored over 350 scientific publications and 20 books, which have been translated into several languages. He served as President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and as Editor or Associate Editor of several academic journals. Dr. Abramowitz has received wide recognition for his scholarly work and contributions.   Resources for Why Certainty Isn’t the Answer: OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & Recovery with Dr. Jon Abramowitz (301) Dr. Abramowitz website – Resources and information OCD resources for clinicians and consumers  Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!   Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount.       You are invited!  Join our exclusive community to get early access and discounts to things we produce, plus an ad-free, private feed. In addition, receive exclusive episodes recorded just for you. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!!    Get your copy of Secure Relating here!!

In this episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff Bernier speaks with Peter Nakada, Chief Education Officer at Stone Ridge Asset Management, about alternative investments and the role they can play in building more resilient retirement portfolios. They examine why traditional portfolios are often overly dependent on corporate profits and interest rates, and how “true alternatives” like reinsurance may provide diversification benefits that traditional alternatives cannot. Peter explains catastrophe bonds, quota shares, risk premiums, and the behavioral challenges investors face when allocating to alternative asset classes during periods of uncertainty and market volatility.    Topics covered:  Why traditional portfolios may be overly tied to stocks and bonds The difference between traditional alternatives and “true alternatives” How reinsurance works and why it exists Understanding catastrophe bonds and quota shares Natural disaster risk as an investable risk premium Hard and soft insurance markets and how pricing adjusts after losses Why reinsurance may help improve portfolio resilience in retirement Expected return assumptions for reinsurance strategies Portfolio allocation considerations for alternative investments Behavioral challenges investors face during periods of natural disasters Probability biases and investor psychology in alternative asset classes Why staying invested through market cycles matters    Useful Links:    Jeff Bernier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeffberniercfp_the-money-and-meaning-show-activity-7202103509700227072-h0Qn/  TandemGrowth Financial Advisors: https://www.tandemgrowth.com/  Peter Nakada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-nakada  Stone Ridge: https://www.stoneridgeam.com/  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com) 

Penalty shootouts are one of the most nerve-wracking moments in soccer. A single shot often makes the difference between victory and defeat. Behavioral economist Prof. Benno Torgler from Queensland University of Technology and colleagues are researching how pressure, expectations and mental strain influence players' performance. In conversation, he explains why experience doesn't always help, what happens in the shooters' heads in the decisive seconds and why experienced players are not necessarily the best shooters. - Elfmeterschießen gehört zu den nervenaufreibendsten Momenten im Fußball. Oft entscheidet ein einziger Schuss über Sieg oder Niederlage. Der Verhaltensökonom Prof. Benno Torgler von der Queensland University of Technology erforscht gemeinsam mit Kollegen, wie Druck, Erwartungen und mentale Belastung die Leistung von Spielern beeinflussen. Im Gespräch erklärt er, warum Erfahrung nicht immer hilft, was in den entscheidenden Sekunden im Kopf der Schützen passiert und weshalb erfahrene Spieler nicht unbedingt die besten Schützen sind.

Unlock the secrets of human behavior in branding and business with Paul Larche, author of The Divided Brain: Understanding Human Behavior in Branding and Business." In this thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You, Paul breaks down the powerful old brain vs. new brain model, revealing how our subconscious shapes decisions, leadership, and marketing. Discover actionable insights for leaders and brand managers on how to communicate, reduce perceived threats, and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Whether you're a leader, marketer, or curious about consumer psychology, this episode is packed with wisdom you can apply today.✅ Discover why emotion drives decision-making✅ Learn the five key filters: threat, return, status, contrast, and visual✅ Find out how to protect your brand and leadership from subconscious biases✅ Get Paul's top lesson on selling with emotion and justifying with factsDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring global leaders and experts!

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss the recent wave of IPO hype and the surge in investor interest driven by high-profile listings and large valuation headlines. They explain why headline market caps can be misleading, emphasizing the importance of float-adjusted valuations and how much stock is actually available to public investors. Despite attention-grabbing figures, the impact of these IPOs on major indexes like the S&P 500® may be smaller than many assume. Liz Ann and Collin discuss how potential changes to index inclusion rules, including shorter eligibility timelines and flexibility around profitability requirements, could alter how quickly newly public companies enter major benchmarks. In addition, they highlight structural dynamics such as lockup expirations and the gradual increase in share float over time, which can influence trading behavior well after the initial offering. Behavioral factors also play a central role in the discussion. Liz Ann revisits the risks of speculative investing, noting how FOMO and a "casino-like" market environment can lead investors to chase IPO hype rather than consider long-term portfolio fit. They stress the importance of discipline and context when evaluating new investment opportunities. The conversation then shifts to the broader macro backdrop, including the Federal Reserve's policy outlook and recent movements in the bond market. Collin outlines the Fed's likely wait-and-see approach amid rising inflation, noting that while the balance of risks has shifted, a single rate move may not signal a broader trend. They also discuss the potential impact of Fed decisions on long-term yields and overall market stability. Finally, Liz Ann and Collin preview upcoming economic data releases, including inflation reports, labor market indicators, and sentiment surveys, and discuss what they'll be watching in the week ahead. On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important Disclosures This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The securities, investment products and investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic or political conditions. Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, municipal securities including state specific municipal securities, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy. Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors. Lower rated securities are subject to greater credit risk, default risk, and liquidity risk. All names and market data shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data. The policy analysis provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see ​schwab.com/indexdefinitions (0626-THZL)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the summer weather turns its bright face towards New England, we find ourselves wrapping up another year of book club...just in time to start planning for NEXT YEAR'S BOOK CLUB!! Get your phone loaded with all the podcasts you need for the beach with this month's new episodes. First, we open up a themed grab bag with articles all related to participants with dual-diagnoses. Then we dig into the details of concept formation with Dr. Catherine Williams to find out exactly how you should really be teaching new things. Last, get prepared for your annual medical check-up with an episode all about medical toleration procedures. And as if that wasn't enough, Patrons gain access to our Summer Book Club pick, "Adventures in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis" featuring an interview with Dr. MerrilI Winston in addition to our regular book club shenanigans. If you work in the school setting (or are getting ready to work in the school setting) you do not want to miss out. Interested in selecting all of next year's Book Club selections? Then be sure to fill out our new poll to let us know what we should be packing in our summer go-bags for next year's episodes. Articles for June 2026 (DUAL DIAGNOSIS) A Very Dual-Diagnosis Grab Bag (Summer 2026 Grab Bag) Nussbaum, N.L. (2012). ADHD and female specific concerns: A review of the literature and clinical implications. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16, 87-100. doi: 10.1177/1087054711416909 Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Robinson, A. N., O'Connor, J. T., & Hagopian, L. P. (2015). Functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior exhibited by children with fragile X syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 43, 150-166. doi: 10/1016/j.ridd.2015.06.010 Lambert, J. M., Parikh, N., Stankiewicz, K. C., Houchins‐Juarez, N. J., Morales, V. A., Sweeney, E. M., & Milam, M. E. (2019). Decreasing food stealing of a child with prader-willi syndrome through function based differential reinforcement. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 721-728. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3747-y Conceptual Learning w/ Dr. Catherine Williams Williams, C.L., St. Peter, C.C., Perone, M., Aguilar, M., Cederberg, B.A., Gregersen, D.J., & Richardson, E.J. (2025). Using must-have and can-have features to improve conceptual learning. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 124, e70037. doi: 10.1002/jeab.70037 Williams, C.L. & Roop, J.C. (2025). Instruction consisting of a rule and set of examples and nonexamples reliably teaches concepts. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 124, e70061. doi: 10.1002/jeab.70061 Medical Toleration Cuvo, A., Raegan, A., L., Ackerlund, J., Huckfledt, R., & Kelly, C. (2010). Training children with autism spectrum disorders to be compliant with a physical exam. Research in Autism Spectrum Disoders, 4, 168-185. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2009.09.001 Dowdy, A., Tincani, M., Nipe, T., & Weiss. M. J. (2018). Effects of reinforcement without extinction on increasing compliance with nail cutting: A systematic replication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 924-930. doi: 10.1002/jaba.484 Slifer, K. J., Avis, K. T., & Frutchey, R. A. (2008). Behavioral intervention to increase compliance with electroencephalographic procedures in children with developmental disabilities. Epilepsy Behavior, 13, 189-195. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2008.01.013 Adventures in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis Book Club (feat. Dr. Merril Winston) Winston, M. (2016). Adventures in special education and applied behavior analysis. Sloan Publishing.

We all want retirement success. But how do we achieve it? What if the best method is to identify possible *failures* first, and then simply work backward to avoid those failures?  Looking for a financial planner?  → PlanWithJesse.com In this follow-up episode, Jesse completes his inversion-based framework for retirement planning by outlining the remaining risks that can derail long-term financial outcomes, shifting from market and inflation concerns to more personal, behavioral, and systemic threats. He begins with shock spending and long-term care risk, emphasizing the scale and unpredictability of end-of-life care costs and arguing that insurance alone is often insufficient, making realistic cash flow modeling and programs like Medicaid more practical planning tools. He then covers cognitive decline risk, highlighting how reduced decision-making capacity can lead to fraud, mismanagement, and financial error, and recommends safeguards such as legal protections, trusted contacts, and automated, simplified financial systems. Behavioral risk is framed as the danger of emotional decision-making, with mitigation strategies including automation, written investment policies, and reduced exposure to market volatility. Jesse then addresses assumptions risk, warning that small inaccuracies in assumptions about markets, inflation, taxes, or even one's future self can compound significantly in retirement projections, advocating for base rates and disciplined "what-if" analysis. He explores policy, legislation, and tax risk as an unavoidable layer of uncertainty around Social Security, taxation, and healthcare policy, suggesting retirees stress test outcomes without overreacting to speculation. Identity and purpose risk follows, underscoring that retirement success depends heavily on structure, meaning, and social connection, not just financial security. Finally, he introduces "deep risks"—deflation, confiscation, and devastation—arguing that while rare, these systemic threats reinforce the central conclusion that no portfolio design eliminates all risks, and effective retirement planning ultimately comes down to balancing trade-offs and building resilience. Key Takeaways: • Shock spending risk includes large, unexpected expenses that can destabilize retirement plans. • Long-term care is one of the most significant and unpredictable retirement costs. • Cognitive decline can lead to financial mistakes, fraud vulnerability, and poor decision-making. • Behavioral risk stems from emotional and irrational financial decisions. • Assumptions risk arises from unrealistic expectations about markets, inflation, or personal behavior. • Policy and tax risk includes uncertainty around Social Security, taxes, and healthcare programs. • Identity and purpose risk highlights the psychological challenges of retirement. • Deep risks (deflation, confiscation, devastation) are rare but potentially catastrophic. • No single strategy can eliminate all risks—retirement planning is about balancing trade-offs and building resilience. Key Timestamps: (01:42) – 8: Shock Spending & Long-Term Care Risk (08:04) – Saving for the Coming $500,000 Expense (09:15) – Changing Expenses as We Age (10:24) – Medicare & Medicaid (12:44) – 9: Cognitive Decline Risk (15:43) – Building Backup Systems & Backup People (18:30) – 10: Behavioral Risk (22:48) – 11: Assumptions Risk (About Yourself & the World) (25:18) – Assumptions About the Future World (31:50) – 12: Policy, Legislation, & Tax Risk (36:17) – 13: Identity & Purpose Risk (39:16) – 14: The Deep Risks Key Topics Discussed: The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques Mentions:https://bestinterest.blog/e108/ Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman https://bestinterest.blog/the-crushing-cost-of-conservative-retirement-planning/ https://bestinterest.blog/e106/ If You Can: How Millennials Can Get Rich Slowly by William J. Bernstein The Intelligent Asset Allocator: How to Build Your Portfolio to Maximize Returns and Minimize Risk by William J. Bernstein A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World by William J. Bernstein The Four Pillars of Investing, Second Edition: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio by William J. Bernstein Deep Risk: How History Informs Portfolio Design by William J. Bernstein More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at https://bestinterest.blog/ Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog Need a financial planner?  → PlanWithJesse.com  The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

After years of advising CEOs and senior leaders, she's learned that the higher you climb, the more the same human stuff shows up: insecurity, miscommunication, fear of failure, and avoiding the conversations nobody wants to have. In this episode, Erin sits down with the self-proclaimed "C-Suite Whisperer" , Paru Radia, to talk about tough conversations, turning adversity into an advantage, and why standing still might be the riskiest thing you can do. Along the way, Paru shares lessons from her own journey and her no-BS coaching style. Some of the things you'll hear are: -Why Paru actually loves tough conversations (and how to stop dreading them) -How being bullied, underestimated, and treated like an outsider became her superpower -Why "magic happens in momentum" If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure of your next move, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, leadership, and success. Check out Paru's Website   Connect with Paru on LinkedIn   Book Erin to speak Ready to modernize your culture, liberate your leadership, and differentiate your business without sounding like every other company on LinkedIn? Bring Erin Hatzikostas in to show your team how authenticity can become an actual strategic advantage, not just another corporate buzzword. Book Erin to Speak If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!   - Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram    - Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz - Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"  -Throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own. Check out Erin's book, The 50% Rule.    -Work with Us -Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com    DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments "Don't self-filter and be apologetic about something. It is what it is.  "If you are not confident about the things that you don't like about yourself, you are giving people ammunition to also dislike you. Just own it." "Magic happens in momentum." "The magic won't happen if something is standing still. You need other things to happen for the reaction to happen, which equates to magic." Editor's note: This transcript has been edited for clarity, readability, and length while preserving the core conversation and key teaching moments. In this episode, Erin talks with executive strategist Paru Radia about how to navigate tough conversations at work, communicate with more clarity, own the messy parts of your story, and use momentum to create real career growth. Their conversation covers executive coaching, leadership communication, performance reviews, workplace conflict, career transitions, and the real-life messes behind success. Transcript Why Paru Calls Herself the C-Suite Whisperer Erin: You call yourself the C-Suite Whisperer. If I saw that on a page without knowing you, I might side-eye it. But after meeting you, I thought, "Oh my gosh, she totally is." Where did that come from? Paru: I was talking to a client a few years ago, describing what I do without making it sound too prescriptive. I was explaining how I listen, question, translate, and help executives understand what is really happening. I thought of the show Ghost Whisperer, where someone translates what ghosts are saying to the people who cannot hear them. I realized, "I do what she does, but for executives." So I said, "I'm a C-Suite whisperer." She completely got it. A week later, she told someone she had hired a C-Suite whisperer, then wrote about me on LinkedIn using that phrase. So I thought, "I guess that's what I am." Erin: I love that idea of translating between what someone says and what people actually hear. What gets mistranslated the most when you are working with executives? Paru: Intention. And that applies to everyone. People are often so busy thinking about themselves, what they mean, and what they think other people are hearing that they miss how the message is actually landing. I do not mean that in an arrogant way. No matter how senior you get, it is the same stuff with more at stake. It is the same insecurity, the same miscommunication, the same desire for the business to be successful, the same desire to look good, be liked, be understood, be seen, and be heard. We are all human. The stakes just get higher. How Childhood Shaped Her Ability to Read People Erin: I saw in another interview that when you were asked what time in your life you would change, you mentioned primary school and high school. What were those years like, and how did they shape the bold person you are now? Paru: I want to be careful with that answer. I am really happy in my life now, and I know I would not be where I am today without everything I experienced. But if I could still be where I am today and remove some of the pain from those years, I would. I grew up in a very conservative, traditional Indian household in the seventies and early eighties in racist Britain. We had bricks thrown through our window. We had racial slurs shouted at us. As a child, I had people on the street threaten me because I was Indian. It was scary. Some of that racism translated to school. I was made fun of for being Indian. I was also a chubby kid, so I was made fun of for that too. What happened was that it became safer for me to observe than to participate. It was safer to figure out where the next landmine was or where the next grenade might be thrown. That has worked in my favor now. I observe closely. I have a very keen eye and a very keen ear. I think some of that came from life circumstances that forced me to develop those skills. Erin: That makes so much sense. For people listening who have gone through challenges, trauma, or difficult experiences, how do they start to turn those things into a strength? Paru: First, be kind to yourself. And I do not mean that in a fluffy way. I mean dig deep and own everything about yourself. I am a big advocate of owning all of it. When I work with clients, I am their biggest fan, but I am also very direct. I often say that when you work with me, you will be punched and hugged at the same time. I am not soft. I will tell you things other people are too scared to tell you. I will tell you things you may not want to hear. But I am also there to catch you. I am not doing it to be mean. I am doing it to be real, so we can actually address what is happening. The first step is not self-filtering or apologizing for what is true. If something happened, it happened. If you messed something up, own it. If you do not like something about yourself, name it. Many people start to malfunction when they are not being who they really are. When you try to cover something up or perform as someone else, it creates friction. It is what it is. Own it. If you are not confident about the things you dislike about yourself, you give other people ammunition to dislike those things too. Own them. There are things about me I do not think are fantastic, but I love them anyway. It has taken me a long time to get here. Why Tough Conversations Matter Erin: One thing I wanted to talk to you about is tough conversations at work. The employee who is not performing. The job elimination. The numbers that are not hitting forecast. A lot of smart, capable people want to crawl under their desk when it is time to have those conversations. What advice do you give them? Paru: I love tough conversations. Erin: Why? Paru: Because they are the beginning of something different. Once you have the tough conversation, something is going to change. It might be an action, a perception, or a mindset, but something shifts. I am all for change. I challenge the status quo all the time. I am always looking to be better, do better, and grow. I want that for my clients too. When it comes to tough conversations, language is incredibly important. If I were giving general advice, I would say: get out of your own head and be factual. Avoid making everything about "you," because that can sound aggressive. Keep it business-focused. Ask questions. Do not go straight into the conversation without understanding the other person. Be genuinely curious. I start many difficult conversations by asking for the person's understanding of the topic first. That way, we are on the same page. Then I can share my definition or perspective. That moves me from being opposite them to being next to them. It becomes, "This is how I am looking at it. How are you looking at it?" Then I stay factual. I might say, "The business needs this. The problem we have is this. What do you think we could do about that?" If their answer is not feasible, I might say, "Here is what I am thinking. What are your thoughts on that?" Behavioral issues are different and need more specific examples, but in general, curiosity, clarity, and facts matter. How to Approach a Performance Conversation Erin: Let's use an example. Joe is a project manager. He has moments of brilliance, but he is inconsistent. Sometimes he solves a big problem. Other times, he makes promises he cannot deliver, or his work is not good. How would you coach someone to have that conversation? Paru: There is a lot I would want to understand first. I would want to know what is going through Joe's mind when he performs well, and what is going through his mind when he does not. I would ask whether Joe agrees with the assessment that he is inconsistent. Does he think he is not performing well? What does "well" look like to him? What outcome does he want? I am very outcome-focused. I always ask, "What outcome are you looking for?" Then we work backwards. Many people start from where they are and move forward, but ego and fear get in the way. They think, "I do not want to look bad. I do not want them to think this. I do not want to say that." As a kid, I never saw the point of doing a maze by constantly hitting walls. I would start in the middle, draw the path backwards, and say, "This is the way to get there." I approach coaching the same way. When we start with the outcome, ego becomes less of a problem. We can say, "If you want that outcome, it will take this. You will need to say this. You will need to do that." Once the person can see the outcome clearly, they are usually willing to put their ego aside because they know what they are aiming for. Erin: So with Joe, instead of starting with, "How do you think you are doing?" you would start with what he wants? Paru: Yes. If Joe says, "I want a promotion," I would ask, "What do you think it would take for that promotion to be awarded to you?" He might say he needs to perform at a certain level. Then I would ask, "What would it take to perform at that level?" We would look at relationships, technical ability, consistency, communication, and everything else involved. If relationships are part of the issue, I would ask, "What would your relationship with your boss need to look like?" I do not call myself a coach. I am an executive strategist. Coaching is part of what I do, but I am also opinionated and will share my perspective. I do not do that upfront. I want the client to get there first, but if they do not, I will share what I see. So I might say, "To me, it sounds like your boss needs to see this, this, and this. Right now, you are not showing it. What can we do to make sure you show that?" Why Clarity Changes the Conversation Erin: I love that because so many people go into reviews and ask broad questions like, "How do you think you are doing?" But that can feel like a trap. Paru: Exactly. I like asking a lot of questions to get clarity. Clarity is the first word on my website because it matters so much. When there is clarity, you can have conversations without obsessing over, "What are they going to think? How are they going to take it? What if they do not understand me?" If someone asks me a question that is too broad, I usually do not answer it right away. I ask for context. If someone asked me in a performance review, "How do you think you are doing?" I would either break the answer into categories or ask, "Is there a specific context for that question, or is there a category you would like me to focus on first?" That way, I know I am answering the question they are actually asking, not the question I think they might be asking. Erin: That is such a useful takeaway. If someone asks a question that feels too big or like a landmine, you can ask for clarity. You can say, "Are you asking about my attitude, my deadlines, my communication, or something else?" Paru: Yes. It gives everyone a better chance of having the real conversation. Preparing for High-Stakes Business Conversations Erin: Let's say someone is going into a quarterly business review with their boss, the CFO, and other senior leaders. The business has missed revenue numbers three months in a row. Most people would dread that conversation. How would you advise them to go into it? Paru: If there is going to be a tough conversation with a group, I would get to the audience before they are all in the same room. Relationships are easier one-to-one. If there are four senior stakeholders in the room, I would try to speak with each one individually beforehand. I want to know what I am walking into. I want to be able to predict what is coming my way. If I can preempt some of that through individual conversations, I am better equipped to have a potential solution, even if I have not fully actioned it yet. I might still get hurt a little, but I am less likely to get destroyed by the meeting. Erin: So you would have those pre-conversations, understand the feedback and questions, and make sure the missed numbers are not a surprise. What else? Paru: I would want to know why the numbers were missed. What went wrong? How can it be fixed? How can you make sure it does not happen again? What will you do differently? How do you feel about it? Then I would help the person take ownership of the parts they are responsible for. I would help them own the mistakes with confidence instead of becoming defensive. No one wants to deal with someone who is defensive. The audience is already taking care of themselves. They do not have time to take care of your defensiveness too. Go into the meeting understanding the problems, owning the mistakes, and bringing possible solutions. Why Magic Happens in Momentum Erin: You said something that caught my eye: "Magic happens in momentum." Tell us more about that. Paru: I had that as the screenshot on my phone for about a year. There is an old saying that standing still is the equivalent of moving backwards. Things move. Things change. People evolve. Time passes. If you are not moving, you are going backwards. Even if you are scared, do it anyway. Change will happen. You will grow. You will learn something. You might learn, "I do not like that," or "That did not work," but at least now you know and can move forward. I am a big fan of momentum. Standing still bores me. That is my personality. Some people love stability. I am not risk-averse. I like newness, change, and growth. Momentum creates that. Erin: When I read that, I thought about momentum in relationships too. Someone sends an email saying, "I loved your book," or "I loved your coaching session." There is a difference between responding three days later and capturing that energy in the moment. Paru: Yes. People are forgetful, and enthusiasm dwindles. If someone says, "I loved your book," and you respond a month later, they have already moved on to the next shiny object. The effort it takes to remind them how great you are becomes wasted energy. When there is energy, build on it. That is what improv taught me too. I did improv classes for a year, and so much of improv is about building on other people's ideas. Momentum works the same way. You do something, then the next thing, then the next thing. Magic is the result of action causing a reaction. If everything is standing still, nothing reacts. You need movement for the reaction to happen. The Expiration Date on Favors Erin: For our listeners, especially corporate women in mid-career and up, momentum is so important in relationships and sponsorship. If a senior leader notices what you are doing or reaches out after a good meeting, grab that momentum. Paru: I have the same theory with favors. If you have done something for someone and they say, "Let me know if there is anything I can do for you," there is always an expiration date on that offer. If there is something they can genuinely do, do not waste the favor. But if there is something meaningful, ask while the momentum is there. They have just experienced the good feeling of what you did for them. That feeling will dwindle. People get distracted. Later, they may still help, but it is harder. Erin: A body in motion tends to stay in motion. Paru: Exactly. The Messes Behind Successes Erin: I want to talk about your book, Messes Behind Successes. What is the premise? Paru: It is about navigating reality on your rise to the top. I am tired of reading books about unicorn billionaires. I am happy for them, but many of those stories sound like, "Life was tough, I lost money, then I was on the golf course with my dad's best friend and he invested in my business. Now look at me." That is great for them, but how does that help the rest of us? I do not have a rich dad. I do not have a golf course. I did not go to Harvard, and most people did not either. We hear success stories, but we rarely get a real how-to guide for navigating the mess on the way there. Mess is real. People get married. People get divorced. People move houses or countries. People get sick. People pass away. That is the personal side. At work, you may not get along with your boss. You may not get the promotion. You may mess up an interview, a meeting, or a target. You may be scared you are going to get fired. People do not talk enough about those moments. I am interviewing C-suite leaders who look very successful on paper, and many of them are successful and happy. But they had so much mess along the way. I want to share those stories so people do not feel alone, and so they have tangible examples of how to navigate real life and still make it. Erin: I love that. Those are the stories people need when they are wondering whether they should go for the career move, the big meeting, the executive job, or the new business. It is inspiring to hear how people got through the hard parts. Paru: Exactly. The mess is part of the story. Helping People Recalibrate in Career and Life Erin: Who is your ideal client? Who might be listening and think, "I would really benefit from working with Paru"? Paru: I work with executives in corporations, first-time CEOs, C-suite leaders, rising C-suite leaders, small businesses, startups, and multi-billion-dollar companies. I love working with first-time CEOs because they often do not realize how great they are, and I get to help them shine. I also work with individuals in transition. A lot of people come to me saying, "I want to do this," or "I want to do that," and I ask, "Why?" I really want to know why. About half the time, once they answer that question, they realize they have been working so hard for a dream that is no longer their dream. Their dream has changed. I love when those epiphanies happen. I like helping people in transition understand who they are deep down. Things happen along the way, and sometimes people need to recalibrate. Who are you today because of everything that happened, or despite everything that happened? What does today's version of you want? That is what I want to know, and then I want to help you get there. Where to Find Paru Erin: Where can people follow you and get more of your brilliance? Paru: The only social media platform I am on is LinkedIn. You can find me there as Paru Radia. You can also visit my website. I share a lot of my thoughts, stories, and lessons on LinkedIn. The book also includes many personal stories, including some I cringed while writing. But they are a big part of who I have become, how I think, and how I operate. Erin: Please promise me you will read your own audiobook. Paru: I absolutely will. Erin: Good. Your personality and authenticity need to come through in the audio version. Thank you for sharing your candor, your insights, and part of yourself with us today. Paru: Thank you for opening the door into your world and letting me in. It has been so much fun.

In a world where hope can feel elusive, a conversation about its importance and where it comes from can be a game-changer. This episode delves into the concept of hope, exploring its connection to our well-being, relationships, and the world around us. The speaker discusses how hope is not just a feeling, but a choice that can be cultivated through practices and relationships.The conversation touches on the idea that hope is rooted in ultimate things, such as a higher power or a sense of purpose. The speaker shares personal experiences and stories of how hope has been a source of strength and comfort in difficult times. They also explore the concept of the "God of the gaps," where people often attribute hope to a higher power when they can't explain something. The speaker suggests that hope can be found in relationships, experiences, and practices, rather than just a specific deity.The discussion also highlights the importance of community and connection in building hope. The speaker notes that when we feel small and connected to others, we are more likely to feel hopeful. They also touch on the idea that hope is not just a feeling, but a choice that can be made through practices such as gratitude, forgiveness, and kindness.As we navigate life's challenges, it's easy to get caught up in our own stories and struggles. But what if we could shift our perspective and see the bigger picture? What if we could cultivate hope in our lives and in our communities? This episode offers a refreshing perspective on the importance of hope and how it can be a source of strength and comfort in difficult times. Join the conversation to learn more about the power of hope and how it can transform your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really mean to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia?In this deeply compassionate and eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Lisa Skinner, author, host of the podcast Truth, Lies and Alzheimer's, and a behavioral specialist in dementia and Alzheimer's care with more than 30 years of experience supporting families through one of life's most difficult journeys.Lisa has dedicated decades to helping families and caregivers navigate the emotional realities of memory loss, , and cognitive decline, while also bringing hope, practical tools, and humanity to the conversation.Together, we explore:✔️ The growing global impact of dementia and Alzheimer's disease✔️ The emotional toll of Alzheimer's and dementia on families ✔️ Why caregivers often feel isolated and overwhelmed ✔️ Communication strategies that reduce stress and conflict ✔️ The importance of preserving dignity in dementia care ✔️ Behavioral changes and what they really mean ✔️ Why compassion and understanding matter so deeplyLisa also shares practical strategies to help families better understand behavioral changes, reduce conflict, and support their loved ones with greater empathy and confidence.This is an incredibly important conversation about humanity, compassion, resilience, and the need for greater awareness around dementia care.Find Lisa Here:mindingdementia.comfacebook.com/LisaSkinnerAuthorlinkedin.com/in/lisaskinnerauthor/x.com/LisaSkinner2015youtube.com/channel/UC8ER6oZ-FRTxF6EEoyu4BCwResources:Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-lies-alzheimers/id1656533435Free Blueprint PDF: mindingdementiasummit.com/Books:Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost: Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer's and Dementia - amazon.com/Not-All-Wander-Need-Lost-ebook/dp/B016CB3SOATruth, Lies & Alzheimer's Its Secret Faces - goodreads.com/book/show/59222219-truth-lies-alzheimer-s-its-secret-facesEBooks: https://www.mindingdementiasummit.com/programsFind Marisa online:Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videosResources:MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! ...

Send us Fan MailAccording to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) after studying 2,402 cases that led to $3.4 Billion in losses across in 143 countries and territories, they have both the profile of an internal fraudster and 8 behavioral red flags to look for.  Not to mention the #1 weakness that allowed the fraud and the #1way employers found out about the fraud.Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team. Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:    YouTube Video:  All The Queens Horses Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE):  Occupational Fraud 2026:  A Report To The Nations Training Session:  Mitigating Segregation of Duties Conflicts in the P2P Process Vendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

Back in episode 375, Helms and Trex briefly mentioned a few "evidence-based fitness" topics for which their views have evolved over the years. In hindsight, they didn't give a few of those topics the time, attention, and explanation they deserve. So in this episode, Helms and Trex take a closer look at two key topics: maximum recoverable (or adaptable) training volume, and various approaches to strategically manipulating leptin levels (such as refeeds and diet breaks).   If you're in the market for some new (ultra-high-quality) gym gear or apparel, be sure to use code "MRR10" for a 10% discount over at elitefts.com   Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Helms and Trex are co-owners. massresearchreview.com   Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:11 The origins of MRV/MAV 07:08 Updated perspectives on MRV/MAV 14:26 Practically applying MRV/MAV 17:11 Helms' current volume adjustments 24:30 Updating models in science 29:20 The importance of leptin 32:42 The origins of Trex's interest in manipulating leptin 38:47 Running studies on diet breaks and refeeds 44:27 Recent meta-analysis on intermittent dieting strategies 50:19 Trex's current perspective on refeeds and diet breaks 53:47 Behavioral versus physiological effects 59:09 Contextual use of intermittent dieting 1:06:34 Wrapping up

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jenny Demark, Conrad Leung, and Dr. Linda Reinstein to talk about their new book, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions: How to Raise Resilient, Confident, Likable Kids. These are clinicians who've spent years working directly with families dealing with everything from emotion regulation challenges, to childhood anxiety, to severe behavioral challenges, and what I liked about this conversation is that it stayed extremely practical throughout. We spent a lot of time talking about their "Prepare, Teach, Motivate" framework, and how parents and professionals can think more systematically about helping kids build resilience and coping skills rather than just reacting to challenging behavior in the moment. Along the way, we discussed: Why some children require more intentional and consistent parenting approaches than others. How to build stronger relationships with kids who engage in challenging behavior. The importance of following a child's interests to create meaningful connection. Screen time struggles and how to reduce device dependence without escalating conflict. Emotion regulation strategies for children with frequent outbursts. Why many young children struggle to generalize skills learned in traditional talk therapy. The role of parental accommodation in maintaining anxiety and avoidance. Practical approaches to school refusal and helping kids gradually face difficult situations. Why parent coaching is often more effective than focusing exclusively on the child in therapy. The importance of self-care for parents and practitioners alike. I think this episode will be especially valuable for behavior analysts, school professionals, clinicians, and of course parents trying to support kids with more complex behavioral and emotional needs. Related links and resources: Complex Kids, Simple Solutions: How to Raise Resilient, Confident, Likable Kids. Child Solutions. Session 266: What is Primary Care Behavioral Pediatrics? Session 300: Chronic Absenteeism and School Refusal. Session 84: The Front Lines of Parenting. Session 10: Pat Friman on BoysTown, Parenting, and More! Session 36: Practical Parent Training Approaches. Childhood Empowered (a must-follow parenting IG account!). Sponsoring this episode: CEUs from Behavioral Observations. Learn from your favorite podcast guests while you're commuting, walking the dog, or whatever else you do while listening to podcasts. New events are being added all the time, so check them out here.  The BOP Patreon. Do you want to get the show ad-free and before everyone else? Click here to learn how! The Behavioral Toolbox International. Check out our courses for school-based and other behavioral professionals, including our newest one, Motivational Interviewing: Getting Educator Buy-In.

Ryan and Mike take on four of the loudest myths in Facebook ADHD parenting groups: pharmacogenetic ("cheek swab") testing for medication selection, the idea that every ADHD child needs one-to-one talk therapy, the "everything is sensory" framing, and rejection sensitive dysphoria as a discrete diagnosis. For each one, they walk through what the actual research and clinical practice guidelines support — and what they don't.Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠{{chapters}}[00:00:00] Start[00:02:13] Myth 1: Genetic Panel Testing for ADHD Meds[00:04:25] Myth 2: Every ADHD Kid Needs Therapy[00:10:36] Myth 3: Everything Is Sensory[00:13:00] Myth 4: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria[00:16:25] Closing: Research Over PopularityCITATIONS:American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019). Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 144(4), e20192528.Antshel, K. M., & Barkley, R. A. (2020). Psychosocial interventions in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 29(3), 499–519.Barkley, R. A. (2013). Distinguishing sluggish cognitive tempo from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122(4), 978–990.Barkley, R. A. (2015). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment (4th ed.). Guilford Press.Barkley, R. A. (2020). Taking charge of ADHD (4th ed.). Guilford Press.Doffer, M., et al. (2023). Behavioral parent training for children with ADHD: Long-term outcomes and effectiveness. Journal of Attention Disorders, 27(5), 1–14. (Note: verify exact pages for final)Evans, S. W., Owens, J. S., & Bunford, N. (2014). Evidence-based psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 43(4), 527–551.Luman, M., Tripp, G., & Scheres, A. (2010). Identifying the neurobiology of altered reinforcement sensitivity in ADHD. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 34(5), 744–754.Pinquart, M. (2017). Associations of parenting dimensions and styles with externalizing problems of children and adolescents: An updated meta-analysis. Developmental Psychology, 53(5), 873–932.Sibley, M. H. (2021). Annual research review: Defining and treating ADHD in adolescents. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 62(6), 706–724.Tripp, G., & Wickens, J. R. (2020). Neurobiology of ADHD. Neuropharmacology, 173, 108–127.

898. We're drowning in information, advice, and self-help — so why do we still feel stuck? Returning guest Nir Eyal, author of the new bestseller "Beyond Belief," explains the motivation triangle most people are missing and why your brain is actively working against change. In a rare unscripted moment, Nir walks Rachel through an inquiry-based coaching exercise that surfaces a limiting belief she's been carrying for decades — and the conversation takes a turn neither of them expected.Nir Eyal's book, "Beyond Belief"Modern Mentor is a Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast, hosted by Rachel Cooke!Find more from Rachel at LeadAboveNoise.com.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email: modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Modern Mentor!FacebookLinkedInNewsletterTranscripts available on your podcast app or QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you sparked up a conversation with a stranger and surprised yourself with how good it felt? Behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley, author of A Little More Social, returns to the podcast to discuss with Michael why we systematically underestimate how positively strangers respond, how connection supports happiness, health, and longevity, and the key mechanisms behind our social pessimism (misjudging warmth vs. competence, overlooking reciprocity, and self-fulfilling avoidance). Nicholas shares research on how quickly people update after a conversation and how fast those gains can fade, plus practical “easy choice” experiments like asking someone to take your photo or simply asking, “Can you tell me your story?” Plus, in a special post-interview discussion, listener-turned-friend of Michael's, therapist Dr. Jennifer Kauder, joins Michael to reflect on voice vs. text, comfort-zone challenges, and why real-time connection changes everything.Listen and Learn: The surprising benefits of connecting with people you don't know, and why our minds trick us into fearing these interactions that can lengthen and enrich our livesPsychological traps that make us overly pessimistic about reaching out to others, and why we miss out on deeper, happier connections due to misplaced expectations Research on why trying to push past social awkwardness just once isn't enough, and why our brains quickly forget positive interactions Why our confidence drops right before we approach someone new, the psychology behind why starting a conversation is much easier than anticipating it, and how small mindsets can instantly dissolve social anxiety A simple, foolproof question that skips past awkward small talk, ignites genuine curiosity, and uncovers the fascinating, hidden storiesResources: A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593319543 Nicholas' Website: https://www.nicholasepley.com/Nicholas Epley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-epley/ Michael's Confidence Course: https://herold.coach/courseRejection Proof by Jia Jiang: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780804141383 About Nicholas EpleyNicholas Epley is the John Templeton Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Director of the Roman Family Center for Decision Research, at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He studies social cognition—how thinking people think about other thinking people—to understand why smart people so routinely misunderstand each other. He teaches an ethics and happiness course to MBA students called Designing a Good Life. His research has appeared in more than two dozen empirical journals, been featured by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Wired, and National Public Radio, among many others, and has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Templeton Foundation. He has been awarded the 2008 Theoretical Innovation Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the 2011 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association, the 2015 Book Prize for the Promotion of Social and Personality Science, and the 2018 Career Trajectory Award from the Society for Experimental Social Psychology. Epley was named a “professor to watch” by the Financial Times, one of the “World's Best 40 under 40 Business School Professors” by Poets and Quants, and one of the 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics in 2015 by Ethisphere. He is the author of Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want. His new book, A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection, was published in May! (Our UK listeners will find the book titled Hello: The Unexpected Power of Choosing To Connect)Related Episodes422. Mindwise with Nicholas Epley454. Remain Calm. Confidence Ahead with Michael Herold313. ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety with Brian Pilecki and Brian Thompson393. Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg360. The Laws of Connection with David RobsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Klein, W., Li, S., & Wood, S. (2023). A qualitative analysis of gaslighting in romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, 30(4), 1316-1340.Specifically talk about it around 25 minutes  and 42 minutes Klein, W., Wood, S., Forget, A. A., & Bartz, J. A. (2026). A historical review of gaslighting: Tracing changing conceptualizations within psychiatry and psychology. Clinical Psychology Review, 102742.Was under review when we filmed - accepted and early access now Klein, W., Wood, S., & Bartz, J. A. (2026). A theoretical framework for studying the phenomenon of gaslighting. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 30(2), 195-215.I call it the 2025 paper, cause it was accepted and early access online in 2025, but I guess now it gets 2026 in the citation info, because the issue its technical in is the January issue. Which is annoying, because it's cited as 2025 in some places lol. Info on other stuff I brought uphttps://www.amazon.ca/This-Your-Brain-Music-Obsession/dp/0452288525Barton, R., & Whitehead, J. A. (1969). THE GAS-LIGHT PHENOMENON. The Lancet, 293(7608), 1258–1260. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(69)92133-3First psychiatric gaslighting paper, don't think its open access thoughStark, C. A. (2019). Gaslighting, misogyny, and psychological oppression. The monist, 102(2), 221-235.11 minute mark - reasonable disagreement - I thin it's open accessClark, A. (2013). Whatever next? Predictive brains, situated agents, and the future of cognitive science. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(3), 181–204. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X12000477Around the 19 minute mark de Bruin, L., & Michael, J. (2021). Prediction error minimization as a framework for social cognition research. Erkenntnis, 86(1), 1-20.Also around the 19 minute mark Friston, K. (2010). The free-energy principle: a unified brain theory?. Nature reviews neuroscience, 11(2), 127-138.Around the 22 min mark Ogunfowora, B., & Bourdage, J. S. (2026). Is My Boss Gaslighting Me? Uncovering the Nomological Network of Gaslighting In Leader-Employee Relationships. Journal of Management, 01492063261426014.Workplace gaslighting 29 minute markBashford, J., & Leschziner, G. (2015). Bed partner “gas-lighting” as a cause of fictitious sleep-talking. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 11(10), 1237-1238.Contemporary case study discussed around 30 minute mark Bellomare, M., Giuseppe Genova, V., & Miano, P. (2024). Gaslighting exposure during emerging adulthood: Personality traits and vulnerability paths. International journal of psychological research, 17(1), 29-39.Miano, P., Bellomare, M., & Genova, V. G. (2021). Personality correlates of gaslighting behaviours in young adults. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 27(3), 285-298.2 papers on personality and gaslighting - 35 minute mark Graves, C. G., & Samp, J. A. (2021). The power to gaslight. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(11), 3378-3386.Gaslighting and power  35 minute mark https://www.amazon.com/Gaslighting-Interrogation-Methods-Psychotherapy-Analysis/dp/1568218281Covert control  - 37 minute mark - cults 46 minute mark Support the show

A psychotherapist watched the Kouri Richins sentencing and saw things the rest of us felt but couldn't name. The contempt that overrode self-preservation. The grief that only appeared when the room validated her. The 45-minute speech that functioned as a love letter on the surface and something far more damaging underneath.Shavaun Scott breaks down the full sentencing in three parts on True Crime Today. The visible reactions during victim impact statements — including Kouri's response to her own children describing a childhood spent in survival mode. The dramatic behavioral flip when the defense took over and Kouri's tears appeared for the first time. And the speech: "be like your dad," the affair admission, the denial of the verdict, the request for her children to advocate on her behalf to the family they finally feel safe with, and the closing line coaching three boys to adopt her defiance as their own.Behavioral analysis from a licensed psychotherapist. Three parts. No moment left unexamined.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #Sentencing #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #Psychology #Psychotherapist #BehaviorAnalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #Justice

Get updates for my new book here: https://Theperfectportfoliobook.com  -----  In this episode, I'm joined by Phillip "Felipe" Toews, author of The Behavioral Portfolio, to discuss why good investing is about more than selecting the right mix of stocks and bonds. Listen now and learn: ► How client pressures can push advisors into poor investment decisions ► Why traditional portfolios can be harder to stick with than many realize ► How valuations should influence expectations  ► Strategies for making better decisions during market stress   Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)   Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this "post" (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here.

Why do we avoid small opportunities for connection with strangers, even when humans are wired for that very connection? Behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley, author of the new book A LITTLE MORE SOCIAL, explains why modern life leaves so many people feeling disconnected—and how small social choices can dramatically improve our well-being. Nick explains the science behind loneliness, why humans are biologically wired for connection, and how our fear of awkwardness keeps us from reaching out to others. From conversations with strangers on the subway to helping kids build social confidence, this episode explores how meaningful relationships are created through everyday interactions. The conversation covers: Why people underestimate how much others want connection too How smartphones, remote work, and modern convenience reduce social interaction Why talking to strangers often goes better than we expect The importance of modeling curiosity and openness for children Why meaningful conversations matter more than surface-level similarities How to become “a little more social” through small daily habits Here's where you can find Nick: www.nicholasepley.com Buy A LITTLE MORE SOCIAL: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593319543 What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do the inventor of the periodic table, the novelist Isabel Allende, and the almost-creators of the iPhone have in common? Join author David Epstein and EconTalk's Russ Roberts to explore a counterintuitive idea: that boundaries, and not unlimited freedom, often make us more creative, productive, and fulfilled.

We tell ourselves that meaning comes from impact, passion, or finding the “one right path.” But these beliefs can leave us feeling stuck — even when our lives look perfectly fine on paper. Behavioral scientist Dave Evans describes a new approach, borrowed from design thinking, to help us build lives that feel more alive, flexible, and real.  What makes brave people different from the rest of us? It isn't a lack of fear — instead, it's a trait that might surprise you. Learn more in this video on our new YouTube channel.  Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.