Podcasts about better lives

For many of us, a cup of coffee is part of a regular morning ritual. But how often do we think about the person or people behind that cup of coffee? For countless smallholder farmers around the world, coffee is their livelihood. Yet, with limited land, fluctuating market prices, and changing climates, these farmers often still live below the poverty line. In this episode Mike Janz shares about how fair trade coffee makes its long journey from seed to our cups, exploring the realities that farmers face, and how the Better Coffee, Better Lives project in Guatemala is equipping farming with the knowledge and resources to improve their yields, access fair markets, and see hope-filled futures.Tune in to learn how a better cup of coffee starts with empowering those who grow it—and how you can be part of that change!

This week we were able to sit down with the Ryan Decaire, CEO of a company called Paw Prosper. Paw Prosper is focused on growing companies that provide products that make the day to day lives of dogs a little bit better! They have 7 different companies underneath Paw Prosper that all do something a little different! From aiding dogs who have lost their vision to doggie wheelchairs. Ryan and his team are committed to a better life for dogs! Listen in to discover a whole list of different solutions that your dog may be needing and go check out Paw Prosper at www.pawprosper.com. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Michelle Corson, CEO of On The Road Companies, joined me this week to share how she started a company that empowers disadvantaged people with better transportation options. Since then, her companies have expanded greatly, and she joins me to talk about the social and financial goals behind what she does. We talk about the way that credit and loans have evolved over the last century, including the pervasiveness of predatory loans, and how that affects the affordability of transportation and housing. Michelle and I also discuss what it means to be a financially-sustainable social solution and why that's important. Tune in this week on P&L to learn about a company helping get people in cars!   Contact Michelle at mcorson@ontheroadcompanies.com   "The banks can't do anything to help these people. And a lot of people aren't going to do anything because they're making so much money off of it." - Michelle Corson   This week on Priorities Lifestyle: The way that debt and credit has evolved over the years Empowering disadvantaged people The challenge of affordable housing Financially sustainable social solutions Character-based lending, returning to how loans used to be   Our Favorite Quotes: "I'm going to give up a little bit of the profit that I could have taken to try to make life better for people and I still get a return on my money and the risk is very low." - Michelle Corson "If half of your income is used for housing, you're done." - Rob Schulz “You have to be able to stretch yourself out of your comfort zone." - Colleen Keyworth   About Rob Schulz and P&L Priorities & LIfestyle Podcast   The P&L: Priorities & Lifestyle Podcast is a show for business owners. In each episode, host and financial planner Rob Schulz sits down with business owners and the professionals that serve them to talk about business building, life, money — and the all-important transition out of the business, which inevitably happens to everyone who has ever founded a company.    Email Rob at rob.schulz@schulzwealth.com with questions and comments, or to schedule a one-on-one conversation.    Follow Rob on LinkedIn Follow Schulz Wealth on LinkedIn Follow Schulz Wealth on Facebook   Order Rob's book, Thoughts on Things Financial, on Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooks | Kindle   Subscribe to the podcast here: Apple Podcast  Spotify Audible  And, if you enjoy the show, please leave a review to help others discover the podcast. *You're listening to P&L: Priorities & Lifestyle with your host Rob Schulz. Rob is the Founder and President of Schulz Wealth. All opinions expressed by Rob and his guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Schulz Wealth. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Please refer to our website for more information: schulzwealth.com.

I am delighted to have Gretchen C. Bellamy, President, Bellamy Management Consulting on the podcast for today's episode of #29DaysofMagic! She shares about her first job where she has proven she is fearless. She talks about her incredible journey through so many awesome jobs all over the world helping find out and expand the DEI and has proven that it is so necessary. She shares about how much she was able to help Chile by building tools to help include more people and the watershed moment at the launch event. We talk about how important it is to have a global worldview and she shares such amazing advice in all realms of life, and we have such a great conversation you'll absolutely need to take a listen! "Keep your wits about you," - Gretchen C. Bellamy Connect with her: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchencbellamy

Sponsored by Elite Power WashingIn this inspiring episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Cathlene Miner, founder and CEO of Hopefull Handbags Global, to discuss her incredible journey of empowering domestic abuse survivors and their families. Cathlene shares her personal connection to the cause, the impact of her nonprofit's innovative programs, and how her book, Self-Perception Makeover, is transforming lives. From addressing financial stability to promoting self-defense, Cathlene's mission is to create lasting change and provide hope to those in need. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about resilience, empowerment, and building better lives through self-perception.This episode is proudly sponsored by Elite Power Washing, the trusted name in pressure washing and exterior cleaning services in Maryland. Visit ElitePowerWashingMD.com or call 410-705-9274 for top-notch service.Cathlene Miner, WomenInTechHome - Hopefull Handbags Global NonProfitSponsor Message:This episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett is proudly sponsored by Elite Power Washing. Whether it's your home or business, Elite Power Washing has the expertise to make your property shine like new. From pressure washing and house washing to roof and gutter cleaning, their team of professionals handles it all. They even specialize in window, concrete, and paver cleaning!Serving Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil counties, Elite Power Washing is the go-to company for exceptional exterior cleaning services. They're trusted by homeowners and businesses alike to deliver top-notch results every time.Ready tSend us a textElite Power WashingMaryland's #1 Rated Exterior Cleaning and has earned the Harford County Living Stamp of ApprovalDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

In a world of squeezed budgets and increasing demand, improving outcomes while saving money has become the holy grail for local government. In this special episode LGC, in association with IMPOWER, is delving deep into one place's quest to transform health and social care services to do just that. Manchester's Better Outcomes, Better Lives programme brought health and social care services together at neighbourhood level to improve support for residents in need of social care and avoid more than £39m in costs. LGC editor Sarah Calkin is joined by Bernie Enright, Manchester City Council's executive director for adult social services, Katy Calvin-Thomas, chief executive of the Manchester and Trafford local care organisations and Oliver Barnes, delivery director at IMPOWER to discuss how they did it. Read more: Bernadette Enright: Delivering ‘good savings' in adult social care

Guest Laura Bakosh, Ph.D., is a mindfulness teacher, published researcher, and co-founder of Inner Explorer, an organization that brings stress resilience, attention, and mental well-being skills to K-12 schools and early learning centers. She earned a Ph.D. from Sofia University and a Bachelor of Science from Boston College. Laura was trained as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor at the University of Massachusetts, Center for Mindfulness, and is an Allstate/Northwestern University Nonprofit Fellow. Laura has practiced and studied mindfulness for over 30 years and began teaching it to children 15 years ago. She realized it was difficult for children to commit to daily practice at home, leading to the creation of Inner Explorer in 2011. Inner Explorer provides a year-long sequence of short, audio-guided mindfulness practices that are easy to implement in the classroom each day! Students and educators practice together and improve their social-emotional capacities, leading to 43% less stress, 60% better emotional regulation and behavior, and 15% higher grades and test scores. Laura coined the term “Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning-(MBSEL)” in 2012 to show that mindfulness is foundational to social-emotional functioning because it buffers stress and activates learning readiness. Summary In this episode, Jeff and Jillane Flanders, the Executive Director of the Center for Educational Improvement, talk with Laura Bakosh, Ph.D.., founder of Inner Explorer, about the transformative power of daily mindfulness in schools. Laura shares her journey into mindfulness and the development of her program, which provides simple, guided audio sessions for students from preschool to high school. The program emphasizes the connection between mindfulness and academic, behavioral, and emotional benefits, supported by extensive neuroscience research. Laura explains how mindfulness reduces stress, improves focus, and fosters emotional resilience, particularly in high-stress school environments. She highlights the challenges of implementation, including educator buy-in, and shares success stories of schools that have adopted the program, noting improvements in student behavior, academic performance, and school culture. The conversation concludes with strategies to integrate mindfulness into education more broadly and the need for systemic changes in teacher preparation programs. Three Takeaways: Daily Mindfulness Improves Outcomes: Regular mindfulness practice enhances focus, reduces stress, and boosts academic and behavioral performance in students. Simple Implementation is Key: Inner Explorer's guided audio sessions make it easy for educators to integrate mindfulness without adding to their workload. Cultural Shift Required: Systemic changes, including mindfulness training in teacher preparation programs, are needed for widespread implementation. Social Media Email LBakosh@InnerExplorer.org. Website www.InnerExplorer.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InnerExplorer/ LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/inner-explorer-inc- X https://twitter.com/inner_explorer

We're joined by Leisa Williams-Swedberg from Women in Skilled Trades Michigan (WIST), sharing her journey into construction management and her impactful work empowering women in the trades. Leisa recounts how WIST was founded to provide women with pre-apprenticeship training, overcoming barriers like math skills, job readiness, and access to trade opportunities. Her passion shines through as she celebrates the program's success stories, including graduates who have gone on to become journeymen, proving the transformative power of WIST. Learn more at www.wistmichigan.org.

In this episode of the Intelligent Lab Podcast, we sit down with Robbie Herrick from Troldtekt, a leading company in sustainable acoustic solutions. Robbie discusses how Troldtekt is revolutionising the acoustics industry by focusing on human-centric design and environmentally-friendly practices. He shares insights into the science behind their products, the importance of transparency in testing, and the role sustainability plays in the future of construction. Robbie's personal connection to acoustics, with one daughter who is autistic and another who is deaf in one ear, fuels his passion for creating better sound environments. From schools to public spaces, this episode explores how thoughtful acoustic design can enhance well-being and improve the quality of spaces. Whether you're an architect, designer, or involved in construction, this episode is packed with useful insights on how acoustics and sustainability are shaping our built environments.  

Darin Selnick was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He joined the Air Force and after he retired he worked for the VA. He actually worked in the White House during the Trump Administration helping to write legislation that helps the VA serve veterans better.  More about Darin: “Darin Selnick is a senior advisor to […]

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In a world that questions the relevance of faith, the book of James will teach us how FAITH WORKS in every area of life.Join us for the eighth week of our series as Pastor Jacob dives into the topic of faith and decision-making. Drawing from James 4:13-17, he'll share practical insights on how we can make BETTER DECISIONS to lead BETTER LIVES.Each sermon also includes inspiring video testimonies from members of our church, sharing their real-life experiences of how their faith has made a difference in their life.Don't miss out—subscribe and stay tuned for these powerful messages and real-life stories!

Mikel is president of Bowman Legacies and is an author, speaker, and mentor. He leverages his time in the mining industry and other career avenues to help develop leaders and company cultures more effectively. Learn more at https://bowmanlegacies.mykajabi.com/

The power of being able to communicate well and how it impacts EVERY area of life Sathiya Sam explores how men can achieve their aspirations while upholding sexual integrity, nurturing relationships, and fostering a spiritual connection. He underscores the pivotal role of communication skills in enhancing life quality and sharing insights from his ministry school experiences. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Today Mario interviews a friend who went from NOTHING to EVERYTHING she has been pursuing. Shonda Hetherington is an insurance agent who has her own office and has been in the industry for over 27 years! Shonda has a heart to Help People Have Better Lives. She knows that she is NOT just here for insurance. She is a LEADER who helps people, and insurance just happens to be what she does. WHO you are is more important than what you do. With no college degree, Shonda has overcome and has conquered but Shonda does not go at it alone. She brings people with her and will continue to bring people with her. - She Knows WE ARE MADE4MORE. If you would like to follow her on social media, check her out here. Facebook (personal) Professional Facebook InstgramRemember WE exist for more, WE'RE here to offer more, don't EVER give up, every SINGLE ONE of us is Made4More. 

Steve Arntz is the co-founder of ‘Campfire'...and a father and a husband. Steve speaks about realising what ‘family first' really means to him…what it really feels like to commit to that statement.  We hear about Steve's spouse and children.  We hear how Steve has managed to get back to his family being the centre of his world and how challenging that has been throughout his entrepreneurial journey. Steve speaks very openly about what Campfire means to him and all he is building with this work as a founder, parent and entrepreneur. His mission statement with this work is so powerful: ‘Universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together'. We explore the seed of why Steve wanted to build this platform and all it provides to support his ‘augmented humanity' mission with the work and technology he's building with Campfire.  The three questions that started everything… What got you to this place right here?  Where do you want to go?  How are you planning to get there? People just loved these conversations…and still do! How creating a pack of cards based on thousands of hours of research began the process towards Campfire. A conversation filled with honesty, integrity and inspiration. Power Takeaways: We can trick ourselves into thinking that work first equals family first…especially if your mission driven then work becomes first and family comes second. It's taken 15 years to know and feel that family first = family first.  The mission of Campfire is true and real. Mission Statement: ‘universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together'. How universal access to conversations and connection for people everywhere.  Technology built that supports facilitated guided spaces. Reference to Esther Perel's alternative meaning when she speaks about “AI”...'Artificial Intelligence'. ‘Augmented humanity' …how can we start to see technology as a way to bring out our humanity and accentuate our humanity we will ‘win'. The power of asking the question ‘why are you here?' and ‘what do you want to have happen next?'. Asked the three questions and then mapped out the data that came back. How the physical sketches that inspired this work started. How building a deck of cards was the start of this. How Steve has moved from being (self confessed) self centric and moved across to ‘others centric'. It can take years!! How he is devoted to building conversations for people.  Find the most important relationship in your life and what is the one thing I can do to enhance, build or make that relationship better.  Resources Mentioned: https://www.getcampfire.com/ https://www.stevearntz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevearntz/

In the UK 4 in 10 cancer cases are preventable. But what can the government do to stop those 4 out of every 10 cancers before they even start?Welcome to the fourth episode of our mini-series, That Cancer Conversation Longer, better lives. In this episode, Sophie sits with Alizee Froguel who works on prevention policy here at Cancer Research UK. They discuss what's causing most of these preventable cancers, the announcement of the general election and what's next for achieving a smokefree UK. Read more about Longer, better livesFor more cancer stories, visit Cancer News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can't beat cancer without scientists. Without research the progress we've made in beating cancer wouldn't be where it is today. But that progress is at risk of stalling.To keep up and to plug the funding gap, we would need to find an additional £1 billion pounds over the next decade. In this episode, Sophie sits down with Owen Jackson, head of policy at Cancer Research UK to understand what challenges scientists in the UK are currently facing and what the UK Government needs to do to help. To join us in telling party leaders to back our calls for longer, better lives, you can sign our open letter. Read our manifestoFor more cancer stories, visit Cancer News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world where the pursuit of betterment is a constant endeavor, the wisdom gleaned from the experiences of others often serves as a guiding light. Through the lens of personal narratives and shared insights, individuals navigate the complexities of life, seeking to negotiate paths towards fulfillment and growth.   In this episode, we embark on a journey into the realm of "Negotiating Better Lives Through The Wisdom Of Others." In this episode, Cindy Watson will have the pleasure to interview John Suzuki, John is the author of "American Grit: From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero.", a seasoned professional speaker known for his heartfelt and insightful messages, also hosts the inspiring podcast "Finding Better," offering weekly doses of encouragement and inspiration to his audience.   In this episode, you will learn:   The three careers Tips on how we can help inspire people to find the better in a world where we're seeing so much negativity today. Self empowerment techniques or strategies Fear of failure and rejection How can we effectively navigate through this prevalent divisiveness? The meaning of what you leave behind that really matters   Learn more about John Suzuki: Website: https://johnsuzuki.com/   Checkout his book:  American Grit: From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero   John's podcast: https://johnsuzuki.com/podcast https://www.youtube.com/@FindingBetterPodcast If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ (X) Twitter:  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  cindy@womenonpurpose.ca  

Joy speaks with Phyllis Leavitt, psychotherapist of 30 years about the fracture in society, great trauma and suffering in the world that stops us from reaching our greatest desires. Phyllis provides answers and solutions to questions from an Aussie outsider. We talk about healing human relations, with a focus on America. We explore why greater understanding is critical to know what drives the devastating actions we see on the perpetual scroll of social media and how we can play our part to heal.  This episode challenges the listener to think in different ways. To understand why trauma and cycles of violence exist and the key to resolving and supporting others in community so we all can heal and thrive.  Joy's Instagram https://instagram.com/joypereiracreative  Love Listening? Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joypereira Joy's Website www.joypereira.com Joy's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-pereira-43428025/ Phyllis' Website https://phyllisleavitt.com/ Phyllis' Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/ Music by Joy Pereira and Twinmusicom

We're back with another episode of our subseries, Longer, better lives! This series unpacks our recently published manifesto, Longer, Better Lives: A Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care. You might recognise our next guest, as she was part of our ‘Together We Are Beating Cancer' campaign featuring on a TV advert as well as billboards and posters on display across the UK, during September. Dr Mei-Ling Lancashire is a GP who was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer 2 years ago. In this episode, Sophie sits with Mei-Ling to talk about her cancer experience and why she believes politicians need to start prioritising cancer. To join us in telling party leaders to back our calls for longer, better lives, you can sign our open letter. Read the manifestoSign our open letterSign up to be a Campaigns Ambassador For more cancer stories, visit Cancer News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easterseals campaigns and inter-organizational collaborations happen out of the goodness of people's hearts. President & CEO of Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, inc. Robin Sharp leads with a deep appreciation for volunteered resources whose disabled beneficiaries have a better quality of life. 

In this, the 50th episode of the Infrastructure Podcast, we talk about cities – specifically how we should be designing our urban landscapes to be both fit for the future and fit for the people of the future.It's a huge and growing issue. The UN reckons that around 57% of the world's population currently lives in an urban environment – and that this number is perhaps as high as 80% in many developed nations. It's a number that is growing fast, both as a percentage but also as an absolute number, as the global population increases and our lives become more intertwined and interdependent.And with this change comes a number of challenges - and a number of opportunities around creating equity, liveability, sustainability and prosperity for inhabitants. And creating safe places to live. The 2017 Grenfell Fire in London certainly highlighted the tragic consequences of failure.Of course, we must also now add to that list resilience to climate change. Protection from flood; from drought; from heat; from storms and from pollution has never been so important. All of which puts our built environment designers – those creating the buildings, the infrastructure and the spaces in between – absolutely in the driving seat - and the spotlight. Fundamentally, better cities create better lives. Which is why barely a week goes by without a new report or paper into why and how we should transform our urban landscapes. The latest of which being the New London Agenda by the team at New London Architecture.I mention this because amongst many other things, my guest today was involved in producing this Agenda and so I hope will be well placed to guide us through the issues. So let's discuss this issue with Stephen O'Malley, founder and chief executive of Civic Engineers, a firm with the mission “to create inspirational structures and places that have a positive impact on the environment and enable people to lead happier and healthier lives”.ResourcesCivic Engineers websiteThinking beyond boundaries article - Stephen O'MalleyNew London Agenda - NLAC40 Thriving Cities Initiative

Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation! We're launching a new subseries which unpacks our recently published manifesto, Longer, Better Lives: A Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care.At Cancer Research UK, we know that huge strides have been made in beating cancer – with survival in the UK doubling over the last 50 years. But this hard-won progress is at risk of stalling. The cancer crisis is urgent. Every day, people affected by cancer face anxious waits for tests and treatment, reflected in month after month of missed cancer waiting time targets. And for UK cancer research, we've identified a funding gap of more than £1bn in the next decade, putting our world leading research at risk. That's why, in late 2023, we embarked on an ambitious policy development programme, giving a voice to the millions of patients and thousands of researchers who are demanding for real progress in cancer research and care in the UK. And so, Longer, better lives was born. Follow Sophie over the next five episodes as she uncovers the missions behind this manifesto and why we need it now more than ever. In this first episode, Sophie speaks to Shaun Walsh, Head of public affairs and campaigns at Cancer Research UK. Shaun has followed the manifesto's journey, from conception to its launch in November, and explains what it is and why Cancer Research UK has created it. Read the manifestoSign our open letterSign up to be a Campaigns Ambassador For more cancer stories, visit Cancer News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of being able to communicate well and how it impacts EVERY area of life Sathiya Sam explores how men can achieve their aspirations while upholding sexual integrity, nurturing relationships, and fostering a spiritual connection. He underscores the pivotal role of communication skills in enhancing life quality and sharing insights from his ministry school experiences. Book A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

This episode is sponsored by Eckard Enterprises. To start empowering your financial future, visit www.EckardEnterprises.com Money isn't always the key to happiness. What are the key financial planning processes for using your money to live a better life?  In this episode of the Finance for Physicians Podcast, Daniel Wrenne talks with his colleague, Jennifer Quire, a fellow Certified Financial Planner CFP®. As financial planners, Daniel and Jennifer's goal is to help physicians use their money to live better lives.  This starts with working through the financial planning process.  Listen in to find out what this looks like.  Topics Discussed: • What is a financial plan? Roadmap of where you are and want to be • How to create a financial plan? ◦ Organize financial affairs ◦ Clarify values and goals ◦ Analyze options ◦ Decide best path forward ◦ Execute next steps • What's most important to you? Money isn't always the answer • Life Planning Questions: If financially independent… ◦ I want you to imagine that you are financially secure, that you have enough money to take care of your needs, now and in the future. The question is, how would you live your life? What would you do with the money? Would you change anything? Let yourself go. Don't hold back your dreams. Describe a life that is complete, that is richly yours. ◦ This time, you visit your doctor who tells you that you have five to ten years left to live. The good part is that you won't ever feel sick. The bad news is that you will have no notice of the moment of your death. What will you do in the time you have remaining to live? Will you change your life, and how will you do it? ◦ This time, your doctor shocks you with the news that you have only one day left to live. Notice what feelings arise as you confront your very real mortality. Ask yourself: What dreams will be left unfulfilled? What do I wish I had finished or had been? What do I wish I had done? [Did I miss anything]? • Analysis Paralysis: Focus on one thing at a time to make progress • Deadlines: Time gets in the way and people don't like change, ask for help • A financial plan becomes worthless if you never execute on it LINKS:  www.WrenneFinancial.com

LifeBlood - Living Better Lives For The Over 40 Crowd Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Step By Step Podcasting Link! Descript Editing Software Link! George Grombacher - LifeBlood Podcast www.LifeBlood.live www.MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com In this podcast episode, Brad Williams from Over 40 Fitness Hacks interviews George Grombacher from the LifeBlood podcast. George shares his personal journey, mentioning that he's a 44-year-old father and husband with two boys and another child on the way. He reflects on the new challenges and opportunities that come with raising a daughter. George's mission is to help people improve their lives in various ways. He has worked as a financial professional for over 20 years, emphasizing the importance of financial peace of mind. He also considers himself an athlete and is determined to stay physically fit to keep up with his kids and compete with them in sports. Having children later in life led George to reevaluate his priorities and recognize the need for physical, mental, and emotional strength. He shares the impact of his older brother's battle with cancer and the challenges many faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which motivated him to become stronger in all aspects of life. Brad relates to George's experiences, discussing his own journey as a late dad and the importance of focusing on overall health as they enter their forties. They also touch upon the value of podcasts as a source of knowledge and inspiration. George discusses his podcast, LifeBlood, which covers a wide range of topics related to human flourishing, including finance, fitness, and other aspects of life. He emphasizes the importance of clarity in defining how one wants to live and how his podcast aims to provide diverse perspectives on living better lives. The conversation highlights the significance of curiosity, lifelong learning, and trying new experiences to broaden one's horizons beyond routine habits and social media consumption. They stress the importance of moderation in all aspects of life. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

In this entertaining conversation, brothers Bruce and Rog talk about losing football teams, the Colorado Buffalos, Bruce and Rog's softball fails, funeral realities, the story of heaven and earth, purpose, legacy, true freedom, unintentional success, Blue Zones, laughter, and the danger of pursuing an easy life.

In episode #165 we welcomed Marc Champagne, Host of Behind The Human podcast and author.Listen to this episode and learn:

Temperament Testing for Better Puppy Placements [caption id="attachment_12395" align="alignleft" width="235"] Hannah Crane, National Puppy Program Manager for Dogs for Better Lives.[/caption] Hannah Crane, National Puppy Program Manager for Dogs for Better Lives, joins host Laura Reeves to take a deep dive on temperament testing for better puppy placements for all breeders. While Crane uses the system to test puppies going in to service work for her organization and others, she discusses why all breeders can follow the protocol to help make the best possible matches for puppies and buyers. “Temperament tests are exactly how they sound,” Crane said. “They help us to assess and identify any temperaments that the puppies are showing us in a litter. Are we looking at a puppy who is confident and calm in any environment? Are we looking at a puppy who is maybe shy or reserved, unsure of their surroundings? It really helps give us a snapshot in time, what that litter is showing as well as the individual puppies. “We get to look at each puppy and the litter as a whole because that's great data for our breeders. We can see what's trending. The particular test that we use helps us to see how the puppy reacts to different environments and how it reacts to different people, different stimuli, novel objects and also different stressors. “Typically, you wanna do them between seven and eight weeks old. That's really the prime time to do it. If you're being really picky, 7 1/2 weeks old is prime. You're right at their sponge stage. They're really coming into their own behaviors in the litter, finding their social status as well as right before they go into their first fear period, too. And that's essential. “(Temperament testing is) great for private breeders as well. For you guys to be able to identify which puppies will be successful in a private home or a show dog home or a sport home, I mean our ultimate goal both of us, you know, whether you're a school or a private breeder, the ultimate goal is to set up these puppies for success, to set up our families and our clients for success. We want that puppy or dog to stay in that home for the rest of its life. This is how we do that.”

Raul Hernandez, speaks with Chad Mastagh, founder and CEO of Rides2U, a premium ride-sharing service aimed at underserved college communities. Chad discusses his plans to expand the service to other colleges, with aims to serve 100 colleges by the end of a 10-year period. Rides2U also hopes to expand to popular vacation points, providing a premier service that fills the gap between unreliable rideshares and expensive car services. He emphasizes the importance of passion and dedication in building a business, treating people fairly, and staying true to the vision.  Who's The Guest? Chad Mastagh is a South Bend Firefighter for 19 years, senior rental sales agent at Ryder truck rental and founder & CEO of Rides2U. Rides2U is a premium ride share service focused on providing safe, reliable, high-quality transportation options to college communities, currently under-serviced by the mass rideshare companies Episode Highlights Why Chad started Rides2U, discussing his concerns about the conditions for drivers in other ride-sharing companies, and his worry for his daughter's safety using these services The expansion of Rides2U His desire for better ride-sharing services extends across the country His approach to business, asserting the importance of authenticity, believing in your vision, and hiring the right people Chad's goal of Rides2U being successful at 100 different college campuses in 10 years, and sees a potential market in popular vacation spots in the U.S. as well The potential future markets such as Orlando and Tampa Episode Resources Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/ https://twitter.com/rherochoa https://dogoodwork.io/ Connect with Chad Mastagh https://linktr.ee/Rides2U https://www.rides2u.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here

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Hear how understanding someone's culture can improve lives I was so excited to have the opportunity to speak with Britt Titus on our podcast. As you will learn, Britt found her calling when she discovered how behavioral sciences and humanitarian concerns could transform the world, one step at a time. The two of us are crazy about behavioral sciences, so it was such a joy to share our fascination with the difficulties people have understanding others who differ from them. Whether addressing Ebola in Liberia and West Africa or helping mothers in Mali avoid malnourishment in their children, Britt is constantly humbled by the challenges of helping people do things that seem so logical to those of us from the Global North. As she says, nothing is as simple as it might appear. And humility can often be the best way to bring about changes that can have a huge impact on health. Don't miss this one! Watch and listen to our conversation here It isn't that people cannot understand what you are saying They just have different stories in their own minds about what those words mean and how or why to change their behaviors. Solving problems with others requires us to understand what matters to them, what they believe to be truth. Remember, as I like to say, the only truth is there is no truth. Listen in to Britt Titus and enjoy our journey as part of your own. About Britt Britt's background lies at the intersection of behavioral insights and humanitarian action. She previously worked at Nudge Lebanon where she managed projects that applied behavioral insights to issues related to conflict and violence, ranging from gender-based violence to social cohesion and refugee integration. Beforehand, she spent most of her career working for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in humanitarian response and preparedness across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including emergency deployments to Liberia for the Ebola outbreak and the Middle East for the regional Syria response.  Britt has a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Oxford where she focused on applied behavioral science and completed research at the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) in London. You can connect with Britt on LinkedIn or her page on the Airbel Impact Lab website. For more stories about living with a purpose, we recommend these: Podcast: Lisa McLeod—If You Want To Succeed, You Must Find Your Noble Purpose Podcast: Pat Shea—Use Your Passions To Become Who You Want To Be Podcast: Theresa Carrington—Transforming Impoverished Artisans Into Entrepreneurs Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Businessand On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants   Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. Hi, I'm Andi Simon. I'm your host and your guide. As you know, I'm the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants. We specialize in applying anthropological tools to help people change. And you know, as I've told you, so many times people hate to change, so we help you see things through a fresh lens and get off the brink and soar. Today, I'm absolutely honored to have with us Britt Titus. Now this is a very interesting woman whom you are going to love to meet to learn more about and understand how behavioral sciences can be applied in humanitarian ways that you may be unfamiliar with. Let me read you her background and then I'll introduce her. Her background lies at the intersection of behavioral insights and humanitarian actions. She previously worked at Nudge Lebanon where she managed projects that applied behavioral insights to issues related to conflict and violence, ranging from gender-based violence to social cohesion and refugee integration. She's going to tell you more about that. Beforehand, she spent most of her career working for the United Nations World Food Program in humanity, humanitarian response and preparedness across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including emergency deployments to Liberia for the Ebola outbreak in the Middle East for regional Syria response. Britt has a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford, where she focused on Applied Behavioral Science and completed research at the Behavioural Insights Team in London. It's really an honor and a privilege to have you here. I'm so glad you could join me. Tell our listeners, it's so much fun. Let's add one behavioral scientist to another who are working in different areas, but in similar ways, sort of tell us about Britt. What's your journey like? Let's make you come alive so people can appreciate how you've applied behavioral sciences to all kinds of different problems. Please, who's Britt? Britt Titus: Thanks, Andi. Happy to share. So I started my journey really working for the United Nations when I was in my early 20s, which seems like a long time ago now. And, you know, the team that I was working with within the United Nations was really like a fire response department. So we were responsible for responding to emergencies all over the world, across many different continents, which included a lot of kind of rapid deployments for sudden onset emergencies. And so I really started my career by being thrown in the deep end. My first year with the UN, I was deployed to work on the Syria emergency across Jordan and Lebanon, trying to support the humanitarian community to get aid and relief supplies into the country across borders. And shortly after that, I was also deployed to the Ebola outbreak in 2014, if you can remember that, at that time. So being deployed to Monrovia, that capital, and working within the UN system to try to better respond to the growing number of Ebola cases at that time. And so this was a really formative period in my life. It was extremely rewarding. But something that was always the most interesting to me was the human element. Why are people responding the way they do? Why, when we, the humanitarian community, are bringing relief supplies to communities in Liberia and West Africa, why is there so much fear, and, you know, the incredible, impossible task of trying to encourage people who are experiencing the Ebola outbreak, to kind of turn over their sick family members to these faceless, masked PPE-donned health workers? In the midst of this crisis were all actions that needed to happen and we were struggling. We were building these large Ebola treatment units across the country, these large hospitals, and the beds were empty. And so we had to try and understand very rapidly, why are people not bringing their loved ones, their family members to these hospitals. What we understood was, it was the human element. It was the fear, it was the misinformation, it was the rumors. And the very, very difficult task of taking someone who's very ill and handing them over to these places that were very unknown and unfamiliar and foreign. And so these were the questions that I always grappled with and was so fascinated by. And so, partway into my career within the UN, I really knew that I wanted to go back and spend some time studying a little bit more and understanding how we can shift the way we do humanitarian response. A lot of organizations, you know, the way that we've been doing humanitarian response now is the way we've been doing it for 50 years, and so there's a lot of growing interest in more innovative ways of responding so we can improve outcomes for people whose lives are affected by crisis and conflict. And so one of those ways that I found, maybe my first week doing my master's of public policy, someone mentioned behavioral science, and I said, what's that? As soon as they told me what it was like, that's what I've always been interested in. I just didn't know the name of it. I didn't know that it had a whole evidence based theory behind it. And so I signed up for every course that I could at the University of Oxford, and really delved deep into it. The struggle was, of course, that I found that it was being applied in government, and it was being applied in private sector companies around the world. But, it was not being applied in a systematic way in the humanitarian sector to deal with the issues that I cared about, like pandemics, and health, and prevention of violence, and education for people affected by crisis. And so I was searching high and low for people who would be interested in this behavioral science thing. And it was difficult at that time, that was 2016. I had a lot of really interesting conversations with people who thought it was a great idea. But, it was definitely difficult to get some traction. And so eventually, I found Nudge Lebanon which is a small NGO working out of Beirut, in Lebanon, applying behavioral science to issues like social cohesion between the host population and refugees, health, nutrition, all of these topics that I care so deeply about, and really was able to start start running experiments to understand human behavior, and all for the purpose of trying to improve humanitarian outcomes for people, Syrian refugees, and Lebanese, in Lebanon. And so that was really the beginning of my career in this intersection of these two areas that I care about so deeply, and eventually found that IRC, the International Rescue Committee, the organization I currently work for, has an innovation team called the Airbelt Impact Lab. And within that, one of their core areas, or kind of tools in their toolkit, is behavioral science and so I joined that team, and now I lead the behavioral science team there. So that's my journey, Andi Simon: The most exciting part is that you have gone through your own self discovery. At the same time, you're now trying to bring a new perspective and way of seeing things to people who think they're doing just fine, thank you very much. The most interesting part, you know, there are many things that are interesting about what you're doing, but the hardest part is that it isn't working but that's the way we do it. And if that's the way we've always done it, that must be the right way to do it. But it's not working. Well, maybe it could work better. But that's the way we've always done it. And I can tell you, it's not that different from going into an organization, a business that is fractured, a toxic culture. And they say, well, this isn't good, but it's the way we've always done it. Humans are wonderfully resistant to leaving that shiny object and going to a new way of seeing things that might do better. And the big question is, how will we know? You know, the unknown becomes a crux for not doing it. And so I'm anxious to hear about some of your extraordinary experiences, helping them honestly do just what we said today: see, feel and think in new ways, so they can really overcome the resistance and do better. Help us understand some of the ways that this has been working for you. How have you been able to start the transformation of people's minds? And you know, breaking down the resistance to change? Britt Titus: Well, yes. So yeah, normally with our work, applying behavioral science in humanitarian settings, we are aiming to shift behavior in the population that we're serving. So for example, we're aiming to shift behavior of teachers in a refugee camp or parents in a conflict setting. But you're absolutely right, Andi, that the change needs to start at home. And it is really difficult. And a lot of the behavioral biases and the resistance to change that we see in all of us also happens in our own organizations and our own teams. And so, yes, we are a small team, doing behavioral science work, a team of around four people at the moment, sitting within a wide integration of 15,000 people almost in 40 different countries around the world. So it is no small feat to embed this new approach into the work we're doing. So yeah, I think, you know, a lot of what we try and do with the population, we also try to do at home. I think one of the good things, one of the opportunities, is that a lot of what teams have been doing for a long time, their aim is ultimately what we're trying to do is try to shift behavior, or help people kind of align their actions with their intention. So supporting populations to achieve the outcomes that they want for themselves, whether that's improved education for their family, improved health, whatever it is, and so often, that's really an entry point for us. Because ultimately, we want the same thing. We want to shift behavior in some way, or help people kind of leverage these drivers of behavior, which can help achieve outcomes. So that's our first entry point. And so I think, what is important is to first kind of help these other teams see that we're trying to achieve the same thing, which is always important for behavioral science work, is kind of identifying where the kind of similar values are, or where your shared values, your shared objective is, and then coming in and offering behavioral science, and that is something that's going to replace the ways of doing things from before, and it's definitely not a silver bullet. But what we try to do is help teams see that we can all use it as an added boost. All of these projects, especially for these humanitarian contexts, are working in where the challenges are extremely complex, and extremely just have a lot of complexity in them. Using these tools that can help us understand human behavior, not just at the individual or household level, but also at the system level within a country can be extremely, extremely helpful. And what's also beneficial is that behavioral science interventions tend to be quite cost effective, whether it's shifting the way that people see an intervention, or using different types of messaging, or helping people plan for the future. These are not tools that are incredibly expensive. And so they actually work very well in these contexts, especially where we're resource constrained, which we often are in a humanitarian context. So there's a lot that we can do there to kind of help people see that this is something that can be added on to their existing way of doing things and be embedded within program development and design and doesn't have to replace it. I think what's also really important is bringing teams along in the entire journey. So we know that if people are involved in things early on, they tend to have a sense of ownership, which is really good for building momentum and having buy-in. But at the same time, we know that these programs and these projects are only really going to be effective if we have the input of the people who are closest to the problem. And so it's really twofold. It is important to build ownership. But it's even more important to have their input, because behavioral science interventions are only as good as we understand the context of the problem. And typically, it's our project teams and and our teams on the ground who know those things the best. Andi Simon: How my head is going through at least a dozen questions. Let me take you through the first question. I'll be an apologist. How do you access real insight into what they think the problem is, or how do you begin to, because to your point, people have a story in their mind and that's the one they're trying to live. Like, we don't want to. You're trying to show them a different way that might be more effective, whether it's teaching or it's abuse in the home, or it's whatever the issue is. So somehow, we have to change their story. The Ebola one is a perfect one. You know, the big place wasn't the right place for my sick mom. But you didn't know how I felt or my story about it so I'm not going to do what you say. Even if it may be the right solution, but doesn't fit the way we do things. So story, changing your messaging point is extremely important. And it has to resonate with both the people you're collaborating with on your side and the people who you're trying to engage. Because if they don't engage in the solution, it'll just sit on the surface and never get below it. Am I right? Britt Titus: Absolutely. Yes. What do you do? Great. It's a great question. So I think, traditionally, behavioral science has tended to be a little bit top down. So behavioral scientists get together in a team, they come up with an intervention. You know, they try and understand a bit about the context in which they test that intervention, usually in a rigorous way or with some type of evaluation, but what we've found especially, definitely around the world, but definitely in these contexts, is, we have to spend a lot more time doing this in a more bottom up approach. One, because a lot of the behavioral science evidence including anthropology and psychology and social sciences is really based in the Global North and stable Western context. And so we don't actually know, as a field, as a community, a lot about the unique psychologies of people who are experiencing conflict displacement, or people who are living in the Global South. What is challenging about that is that means we have to do a lot better. But there's really an opportunity there as well, because I think it really forces us to be more humble about what we don't know, and really go in and speak to our clients, we call them clients, the communities that we're serving, as the experts. They are the experts in what is going to work best for them. They are the experts in what has been tried before and has failed. If we create something for them without them being included, then it's never going to be a sustainable solution. Even if we encourage people to take something up once, it doesn't mean they're going to change their behavior in the long run. And so I have an example of a project where this was very evident in northeast Nigeria. So in northeast Nigeria, and globally, the community has been trying to roll out a different way of teaching children, which is called social and emotional learning, which really tries to improve the social and emotional capabilities and skills of children, especially vulnerable children in places like the ones we work in northeast Nigeria, and Yemen, and Lebanon. And so the reason we're doing this is because there's a lot of evidence in the Global North about how these types of activities that can improve emotional regulation, or conflict resolution in children, have been extremely effective. And so humanitarian organizations have tried to roll those out in these contexts as well, except they found very little impact or even no impact when they roll them out. This obviously leads to a lot of confusion. Why are these interventions, these very effective evidence based interventions, working in the Global North and not in places like northeast Nigeria? And so when we went into the project to try and look at this, we had two hypotheses. One was, maybe these activities have not been contextualized enough for the northeast Nigerian context. And the second one was, teachers may not be using them enough for them to have the skill building effects on children so we're not seeing any impact. And so what we did is, we started from the very kind of most local way we could start. So we started by speaking to teachers, parents, headmasters, to the local government in the area, and trying to understand how they see social emotional learning happening in children. What does it mean to grow up to be a successful, socially adapted, emotionally regulated adult in Nigeria, not in the US? What does it mean to do that in Nigeria, and we learned a lot from that exercise. What we learned is, the skills that they thought were most important did not sound very much like the ones that we had been trying to promote. From the US context, the skills that teachers told us in northeast Nigeria that were the most important for children to learn were things like self discipline, obedience and tolerance, which is very different from terms like emotional regulation and conflict resolution. And at first, this was quite alarming to some of our colleagues in the US because words like obedience and discipline don't go down so well in the US context. And so, we had some people who didn't want to use those terms. Andi Simon: Forgive me for laughing, I'm holding back my laugh, because those aren't the right terms? How would they know? Well, they are who they are, and what they know. But I'm sitting here going, we can deny right? Britt Titus: So yeah, we had this little bit of a moment of tension where the local terms and the locally valued skills sounded very different from what had been promoted and studied in the Global North. And so what we did is, we actually did a mapping exercise where we try to understand: what did these words mean to you? We asked the teachers: What does it mean for a child to be obedient and have self discipline, what does that look like? And they told us things like: being able to focus on a task for a long period of time, being able to work well with other students in the classroom and not getting in fights. And it was all the same thing that we were trying to promote in the Global North, they just had completely different ways of talking about it. And that was a real breakthrough, because we realized that teachers were going to be far more interested in using an activity that promotes self discipline and obedience than one that promotes emotional regulation, a term that meant nothing to them. And it meant the same thing, it was promoting the same outcome. And we found as we tested, as we used more of this local framing, and more of this local content, the way we talked about the activities, how we talked about the benefits to the children of engaging with these, we saw more uptake. Teachers were more and more interested in using these activities. And it was almost like, finally, you've created something that's actually for our classrooms. And so we did this kind of iterative approach of working with, I think it was about 12 core teachers over a year, continually improving, adding more local content to the program, infusing these local framings, to the point where every single word we used throughout this program, from the training to the activity cards to the illustrations, were completely localized. And we saw really big improvements. And we just did a pilot study that ran for about six months, and found that on average, teachers have been using these activities for about 18 minutes a day, up from pretty much zero. So we're really excited about this progress. And, yeah, it seems to be the evidence so far showing that teachers are really excited and motivated to use these activities for the first time since we've been testing them, so just an example. Andi Simon: That's a big example. And for our listeners or viewers, think about what Britt is talking about. First, they are co-creating it with the end user. And the second thing is that words create the worlds we live in. And they are words that may sound like your words, but they don't have the same meaning. And the third part is that if you don't understand the story and what they're looking for in the behavior, as opposed to the words, you won't know what it is you're trying to actually achieve. And it becomes an interesting, I'll call it my aha moment, when you realize that we're trying to both do the same thing really well, but if we don't think of it from your perspective, you know, not mine, and it isn't what I do, it's what you need, how do I help you? It reframes the whole conversation and now we become a support team. And maybe that's not how you see it but our job is to be an enabler, a facilitator, a support team, and then watch what's actually happening and redirect it along, and we become collaborators and partners in transformation. That is a very exciting place to be, isn't it? Britt Titus: Yes, absolutely. I think you summarized it perfectly. Andi Simon: But your word humble is very important as well. Britt Titus: Yes, it's a mindset. But I think putting it into practice looks exactly like what you said. It is working extremely closely with the people that you're designing for. It's treating them as experts. It's co-creating with them at every step of the way. It's making sure that you are checking every assumption you have and everything down to the words and what they mean, and how they know what they mean, to people that might be different from the way you think about them. You know, I think all of those things are the practical applications of a humility mindset. And I think every project could benefit from that type of approach. Andi Simon: Well, what you're really doing is something very powerful because if you have 4000 folks out there who all think that they know better, and the folks are trying to help, don't, you can't go very far. I don't know if you know Judith Glaser's work on conversational intelligence and the power of neuroscience. She was an organizational anthropologist. The brain assuming they're all very much the same brains. When you say I the amygdala immediately fears, it flees, it hijacks it, it fights, it runs away from it, it just protects you. You're challenging me. But if we say we, all of a sudden: procreation, the trust, the oxytocin flows through your brain. We bond and if that's the way our minds work, regardless if you're in West Nigeria, or Lebanon, and we say the right words, however that said, and that doesn't necessarily mean we, but it is a different response for reasons that are good, but the mind isn't fighting you or fleeing you. It wants to know how, and that creates a behavioral sciences. An enormous power of transformation. As you're thinking, is there another illustrative case of things actually working? Britt Titus: Yeah, Absolutely, yeah. So I think another really exciting project we have been working on using a similar approach is in Mali. And one of the big problems that we're trying to address in Mali and other countries is severe acute childhood malnutrition. And so one of the big problems with trying to address childhood malnutrition is being able to detect it and diagnose it. And a lot of children don't get the treatment that they need because they never get diagnosed, and it's too late by the time that they are diagnosed, it's too late in their journey. And, it's too difficult to either bring them back or there's a lot of health morbidities that come with that. So, in rural areas, like in Mali, where we work, typically the place to get diagnosed is quite far away. Mothers and fathers tend to have to travel very, very far distances, hours a day, if they want to go visit a clinic. And so one of the kinds of solutions within the humanitarian space is to put the opportunity and responsibility of screening children in the hands of parents themselves. And so there's a tape that is given out to mothers which goes around a child's arm, upper arm, and can measure whether or not they're malnourished or not, with a red, yellow, green kind of traffic light type measurement. The problem is, if you are going to screen your own child for malnutrition, you have to do that every single month at least, sometimes every single week, in order to detect these small changes that can happen that you might not notice just by looking at your child if you see them every day. And so this is a behavior that is quite difficult. It's something that you have to do every single month, which is a very difficult timing to remember. I think, if you and I were told to do something every month for the next year, at some point in the month without a phone reminder, or an email calendar, notification, there's pretty much no way I remember to do that. And also, these mothers are expected to do a lot. They are cooking for the family, they are cleaning, they are sometimes working. And so, in terms of mental scarcity, and in terms of all the things that they're expected to remember and to do every day, it's pretty much impossible that they remember to do this. And so we've seen in areas where the majority of women were trained on this approach, very little, maybe a fifth of those women, ever use that tape to screen their own children for malnutrition, which is a big problem. So we wanted to understand why this is happening. What's going on? What is the reason why we're seeing so much kind of drop off after the training, and how can we encourage women to screen their children because ultimately, they want their children to be healthy and happy and to know if their children are experiencing malnutrition, so they can get help in time. So when we did this kind of exploratory phase, which we'd like to do, especially based on what we said earlier, we don't know a lot about the psychologies of women in rural Mali. And there are no papers out there that say how to encourage mothers in rural Mali to screen their own children for malnutrition. There's actually very little to go on. And if you were going to try and develop a reminder, which is a common behavioral science tool used across the world, if you were going to try and set that up, for example, in the US or the UK, you might send text message reminders, once a month. The problem is these women do not have their own phones, maybe they share a phone in the household. Even if there is a phone, they might not have a signal. Very often it might be in and out. And they might not have the ability to have phone data on a regular basis. So that's really not an option for us. And many of them are illiterate, meaning that even if we sent a text message, it would be very difficult for them to read it. So we had to come up with a way of reminding women in rural areas without using any technology or any kind of, you know, device or data which we often rely on. And, this is especially difficult in areas where these women have a different way of considering time and timekeeping than we would. There's no calendars in their home, there's not necessarily kind of the same way we would think about timing and marking days. And so we really have to understand how these women think about time. How do they remember to do the things that they already do? What are their existing things that they have to remember to do once a month or once a week? And how can we really leverage what they're already doing and the way they already consider time and piggyback onto that. And so we did a lot of testing with these women over and over again, going back and back and forth to this region of Mali, and testing and prototyping and showing them examples, which was really fun and they really enjoyed being able to rank different ideas and give us feedback, and they were very honest with us. One of our ideas was, should we get a little device that goes off once a month, a little beeper? They very confidently said, Well, where are we going to get the batteries for that? That's a silly idea. And so they were very, very helpful in that co-creation. process. And I think we've found across projects that the more time you spend with the user group, the more you build trust, and the more honest answers you start getting. It's not always the case at the beginning. So really investing in those relationships, and seeing the same women over and over again, was very, very helpful for the project, to really get the nitty gritty out of the context and their lived experience. And so what we ended up finding out is that many of these women are in these informal women's savings groups. So they meet about once a month, with other women, and they pool their savings. And we were like, Great, well, you're already doing this thing once a month. And so we thought, Well, what happens if we piggybacked on that, and we encourage women to bring their children to these meetings once a month, and they can all screen together, which would be socially reinforcing. You'd be seeing other women doing it. It would be the reminder to you and have the ease of doing it there when everyone else is doing it, and you have support of other women if you're not quite sure, if you're getting the right reading especially if you are holding a wiggly child on your lap and trying to get their arm to hold still is, is an impossible feat on its own. So we tested this out, and they really, really loved it. So we got really positive feedback. And we're able to continue iterating on that idea, and kind of create the social network reminder that came out of months and months of spending time with a population understanding their lived reality that we would have never known had we tried to come up with a solution and implemented in the first few weeks, that took months of getting to know the population before we're able to find that kind of sweet spot between what they're already doing, and what also meets the needs of the program. So we've also just run a pilot study on that and found really promising results from that activity. And women are really excited about using those groups with other women to screen their children for malnutrition. Andi Simon: We don't have to talk now about what they do if they find out if they are malnourished. But that's another piece of this, but I think that the power of the group is fascinating for Westerners who think about isolation. And families having new grandparents here. There's a great bunch of articles that just came out on the power of the grandparent and that the nature of society and smallest scale societies is very much about each other, about a collaboration. Even if you live in isolation, you need the others to help you save, take care of your kids, and know-how and doing it together. It's much more exciting and fun, and something purposeful, in your mind, as opposed to simply tactical and practical. Yes, it was tactical and practical. Take the measurement, and you'll know. Britt Titus: Much better to have that kind of social accountability and to have that reminding point, and to know that other women are going through the same thing, which also can help a lot with stigma and norms as well. So we believe that can also be a kind of an intervention that picks up momentum, as people start to see that this is the new norm, and start to see others doing it more often. Andi Simon: I think you'll probably have a bunch of detours along the journey. I don't think there's a destination per se. But I think the other part you might find is that there'll be self-appointed leaders who begin to take ownership of this and who now feel a responsibility to the group, casual, informal leaders, who now talk to each other in a way that they can see the benefits and then it becomes contagious. It's so interesting because it doesn't matter whether it's here in the States or anywhere else, humans are fascinating. And if you don't pause for a moment and see through their eyes and how to do it, you can't go anywhere, even if we know where we need to go, it won't get there. And then they're the problem, but they're not the problem. You're the problem. Actually, you're not the problem, either. The problem is a problem. Then the question is, how can we get past it to find some solutions that are clever and creative and innovative? There's a book called, The Secret of our Success. It's a wonderful book about how human evolution has happened. You and I both love to look back to go forward. But it's because of our collective brains. And what you're describing as a collective brain, not an isolated one. The isolates didn't do very well, they didn't survive very well. But together, we can do far better, in the shareables, and you will almost probably become part of the shareables. You are no longer the outsiders but part of the insider. This is such fun. You and I could talk for a while. We've probably taken our listeners' and viewers' time up, but I so enjoy the opportunity to share your sharing with us. And I can't thank you enough for doing that. The organization: would you like to share a little bit more about the work that you're doing at the IRC? And how people might find out more about it? And why it should be important for them, please? Britt Titus: Absolutely, yes. So the IRC is also speaking of looking back in time, quite an old organization. So it was actually set up in 1933, at the request of Albert Einstein to support the Germans who were suffering under Hitler's regime, and also eventually refugees from Mussolini's Italy, and Franco's Spain. And so this organization has been around for a long time, and has also had many iterations. And so yeah, now we're a large organization, as I mentioned, serving around 40 different countries around the world. And within that organization, we have the Airbelt Impact Lab, which is our research and innovation, part of the organization. And so within that team, we're really focused on trying to create breakthrough solutions in the areas of malnutrition, which I've mentioned, education, and emergencies, which I've also mentioned, women's health, and climate resilience and adaptation for the future climate shocks and current climate shocks that are disproportionately affecting people in humanitarian contexts. So those are the main areas that we are focusing on with our innovation, behavioral science, human-centered design, and all of these different approaches. And so I welcome everyone to have a look at our website, which is the Airbelt Impact Lab website, which I think you can probably share with people. It's airbelt.rescue.org, to read about some of the projects we've been working on and see how you can support it if you're interested in being involved. Andi Simon: Don't you love it! You have found your calling. It is so beautiful. Thank you, I don't know where your journey is going to take you, but thank you for sharing it today. And for all of our listeners and viewers, thank you for sharing our podcasts with your network and wherever you can. As I mentioned, we are now in the top 5% of global podcasts. It's truly an honor and a privilege to be able to find great people like Britt to share with you and then you take it from there. If you've got folks you want us to interview, info@Andisimon.com is just how you can reach us. And SimonAssociates.net is our website. My books are available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. And they continue to be best sellers and award winners and having fun. My next book comes out next September 2023 and I will tell you all about it when it happens. But for now, I want to wish you a safe and happy journey wherever life is taking you. And please enjoy yourself for every day is a gift. And we have to leave it like that. And Britt is doing some marvelous work. Go look at her website and take a look at how you might be able to help her or at least learn from what she's doing. The messaging is very important. She is helping you see, feel, and think in new ways. And that's what we're here to help you do. So on that note, I'm going to sign off and say goodbye. Thanks for it.

Join co-hosts, Amy and Julie, for an informative conversation with Dr. Neil Moat, Divisional Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Office of Abbott Structural Heart, on how medical technology innovations are impacting the health of an aging patient population as well as tiny babies with congenital heart defects. So much to learn- listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Podcast Episode OUT NOW!Greg Birch is a Tennessee native, raised by military parents that had an early desire to serve others. After college Greg was commissioned into the US Army as an Armor officer and spent 11 years serving his country. He deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq, led Soldiers in combat and was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions overseas.Greg's time, experience and training in the military gave him the foundation that Delta Financial is built upon. He believes that leadership and building a winning culture of discipline and selfless service is the crux of any great organization. For over 4 years, Greg learned the insurance industry, gained the skills to become a record breaking producer, and infused his leadership style into the teams and agents that have come to follow him. Greg's determination to become the best and serve others to reach those same top levels are what set Delta Financial apart from other organizations in the insurance industry.Prepare to be inspired and motivated by Greg Birch's story of grit, resilience and success as he shares his journey from being a veteran to a force in the insurance industry. In this episode, Greg talks about the core values that drive his business and skills he learned in the military that still continues to serve his entrepreneurial pursuits to this day. He also expresses his own struggles with life after the military, conquering PTSD and using those experiences as fuel to better the lives of others. Here are the timestamps……0:00 Introduction01:46 The Leadership In Review Concept4:33 Why Greg Is Captain America 5:48 Delta Financial's Origin Story 11:55 Why Emotional Intelligence Matters17:29 On Being A Better Parent20:08 Focus On Behavior Not Production22:55 The Performance Triad In Business32:32 Military Skills Applicable To Business37:32 Veteran To Civilian Transition Struggles 48:52 Biggest Takeaways From think And Grow Rich59:04 For Anyone Fighting PTSDCONNECT WITH GREGORY BIRCH HERE:Instagram: Greg Birch (@gregoryabirch_)Youtube:  Delta Financial - YouTubeLinkedIn:  Gregory Birch | LinkedInWebsite:   Delta Financial "Be The Difference - Redefining Excellence."Podcast: Be The Difference Podcast on Apple PodcastsCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

I'm joined by Stephen Wilson, accomplished data protection innovator, researcher, analyst and advisor who leads Digital Safety and Privacy efforts at Constellation Research and is Managing Director of Lockstep Technologies. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of information value chains, the emergence of data sharing platforms, discuss why data should be like clean drinking water, and explore the problems with "data ownership."--------Thank you to our sponsor, Privado, the developer-friendly privacy platform--------Stephen explains the push for more data sharing and to establish user-centric business models that deliver value for businesses and benefits for individuals. We discuss emerging tools that assure the orderliness, fairness, and transparency of information value chains and why Stephen aims to take data processing "out of the shadows" with his research.Lastly, we discuss key Facebook & Google EU court cases that addresses collection & use of facial biometrics  from people without sufficient consent and the challenges that Google and search engines have with addressing "the right to be forgotten." Plus, we discuss the privacy expectations within the ‘digital town square,' particularly through the lens of Twitter and Facebook. ---------Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or on your favorite podcast platform.---------Topics Covered:Stephen's assertion that privacy is about restraint: what you choose to not know.The rise of data sharing platforms to facilitate and scale global information value chains.How if data is like “crude oil,” then it requires safe handling, and why we should treat data like "clean drinking water" instead.The importance of data quality, data originality, and data lineage.Stephen's analysis of the growing market for “Data Protection as a Service," which includes: data clean rooms, privacy APIs, and more.Why you don't need to own your own data to get good privacy outcomes.Resources Mentioned:Read the 2021 Data for Better Lives report (World Bank)  Privado.ai Privacy assurance at the speed of product development. Get instant visibility w/ privacy code scans.Shifting Privacy Left Media Where privacy engineers gather, share, & learnBuzzsprout - Launch your podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Copyright © 2022 - 2024 Principled LLC. All rights reserved.

Not only does California Closets design homes. They design better lives. From their employees to their customers, they have taken it upon themselves to lead intentionally. And President Marcus Hall leads by example. He preaches (and practices) what he calls “productive paranoia.” While there may be a lot going on in the economy and world, what you can control is your reaction to it and your resulting emotions. In this episode, you'll learn how you can prioritize your own self-care, say “yes” to more great opportunities, and evaluate people as your most important asset in life. Listen in for these key takeaways: Self-care is critical for leaders. Not only must you take care of your company and your employees. But your first priority is yourself. Say “yes” more often. Marcus has benefitted from opportunities and relationships as a result of trying to say yes to every favor and question. People evaluation is your most important step in the job search. More important than your compensation, benefits and even company outlook is the people you're locking arms with.

Transporting beehives can be threatening to local crop pollinators. Dr. Power suggests why a bee's mood is more important than cash crops. Take a moment to listen and learn.

The world's hunger crisis continues to worsen, affecting millions of people globally. Most people refer to this problem as a result of climate change, but the reality is that 80% of the problem is caused by soil, and only about 20% by climate change. Roland Bunch is one of the most well-respected thought leaders in regenerative land development and management, having studied and been in the field for 55 years. He is a former member of the UN Millennium Project Task Force on Hunger and a Co-founder of Better Soil, Better Lives. He has published dozens of articles and authored the books "Two Ears of Corn: A Guide to People-Centered Agricultural Improvement" in 1982, and "Restoring the Soil" in 2012. Roland's motto is to imitate the forest. He started an organization and worked with small-holder farmers to do everything they could to mimic a forest-like field and use green manure cover crops to generate more biodiversity. He has worked as a consultant worldwide in over 50 nations on four continents. During his work, Roland recognized the critical issue of hunger for many small-holder farmers, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa. This led to an investigation into the use of plants for regenerating the soil, now called green manure/cover crops. During the conversation, Cory and Roland talk about the changes in farming practices that affect soil fertilization and cause drought and floods in some countries. Roland explains how the green manure cover crops are used to fight hunger, particularly in African villages, the timeline of using this approach, and how it can impact the benefactors of the soil.   ⭐ SPONSORED BY: Saybrook University   -- --

In Africa, just under 800 million people are facing food insecurity. And that situation is made worse by a triple crisis - COVID-19, climate change and conflict. In this podcast our team in Nairobi, Dakar and Cairo take us on a journey through the nutrition landscape for small scare farmers across the continent of Africa. Also in podcast 34 we go to Lesotho to see how CO2 emissions from farming are being reduced. We have the second part of our series focusing on Youth Agribusiness Hub - this time from Rwanda. Then we have our final visit to the Global Donor Platform where we'll be hearing from IFAD's Associate Vice President Satu Santala. And our Research and Impact gurus are taking a look at a project in Tamil Nadu, India. This is Farms. Food. Future. – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more information: https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode34 https://www.ifad.org/en/nutrition https://www.ifad.org

Money isn't always the key to happiness. What are the key financial planning processes for using your money to live a better life?  In this episode of the Finance for Physicians Podcast, Daniel Wrenne talks with his colleague, Jennifer Quire, a fellow Certified Financial Planner CFP®. As financial planners, Daniel and Jennifer's goal is to help physicians use their money to live better lives.  This starts with working through the financial planning process.  Listen in to find out what this looks like.  Topics Discussed: • What is a financial plan? Roadmap of where you are and want to be • How to create a financial plan? ◦ Organize financial affairs ◦ Clarify values and goals ◦ Analyze options ◦ Decide best path forward ◦ Execute next steps • What's most important to you? Money isn't always the answer • Life Planning Questions: If financially independent… ◦ I want you to imagine that you are financially secure, that you have enough money to take care of your needs, now and in the future. The question is, how would you live your life? What would you do with the money? Would you change anything? Let yourself go. Don't hold back your dreams. Describe a life that is complete, that is richly yours. ◦ This time, you visit your doctor who tells you that you have five to ten years left to live. The good part is that you won't ever feel sick. The bad news is that you will have no notice of the moment of your death. What will you do in the time you have remaining to live? Will you change your life, and how will you do it? ◦ This time, your doctor shocks you with the news that you have only one day left to live. Notice what feelings arise as you confront your very real mortality. Ask yourself: What dreams will be left unfulfilled? What do I wish I had finished or had been? What do I wish I had done? [Did I miss anything]? • Analysis Paralysis: Focus on one thing at a time to make progress • Deadlines: Time gets in the way and people don't like change, ask for help • A financial plan becomes worthless if you never execute on it

Brian Jennewein of IUBAC joins to talk about careers in the trades and how they can be used to avoid debt and create better lives.Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.comThe Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube & Twitch TV, and the show runs every night in prime time on Free Speech TV starting in January 2022. Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, on the FSTV iOS app, or find it in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.Radio listeners – You can find us in most major markets, including New York City on WBAI 99.5 FM, Los Angeles on KPFK 90.7 FM, Chicago on WCPT AM 820, Columbus on 98.3/92.7 FM, Minneapolis on AM950, and many others. Check your local listings.Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jay Lombard is an internationally acclaimed neurologist, author, and keynote speaker who creates solutions for brain health and intractable neurological disorders. He sits down with John R Miles to talk about brain science for better lives and his research that are allowing both the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders such as ALS, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's. New to the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles/. Mentioned In this Episode: Everything ALS, https://www.everythingals.org/. Also, check out Dr. Jay Lombard's book: The Mind of God: https://amzn.to/3pBoUts. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. John explores the research that Dr. Lombard is doing to detect the root cause of Alzheimer's, CTE, ALS, and Parkinson's disease and new clinical approaches to treat them and reverse their impact. Dr. Lombard goes into new MRI technology called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) studies and how they are helping doctors understand brain flow. We also discuss his book The Mind of God in detail and the fundamental questions it answers.  Dr. Lombard integrates biological, psychological, and existential components in his holistic treatment approach. He is the co-founder and creator of Genomind, a medicine company utilizing genetic testing to improve neuropsychiatric conditions, including Alzheimer's, Autism, and Depression. He is also the founder of the Brain Performance program at LifeSpan medicine with Dr. Chris Renna. SHOW NOTES 0:00 Introduction 3:49 What led Jay to want to study the brain 7:37 Healing progressive neurological diseases 11:32 How to shift your beliefs in a positive direction 13:02 Using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to see the seat of the soul 17:31 Breaking Down Misfolded Proteins 22:20 Impact of the glymphatic system 24:54 New treatments for reversing neurodegenerative diseases 30:37 Use of Omega-3 in TBI Treatment 32:25 The use of hormone therapy for TBI 35:03 Integrated treatment approach 39:19 Why do so many people feel hopeless 41:58 Interface of our physicality with our mind 48:51 Faith and consciousness Follow Dr. Jay Lombard Website: https://www.drjaylombard.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindfulNeuro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaylombard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Jay-Lombard-385420125187552/   ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ABOUT JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/