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Episode SummaryI discuss my sabbatical from coffee that lead to a whole new world of green tea as my permanent replacement..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/611.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

¿Qué sucede después de la muerte? ¿Es posible que coexistamos con seres de dimensiones perpendiculares? En este episodio de Noche Paranormal, junto a Fermex y Alex Myers, exploramos los límites de lo inexplicable a través de evidencias en video y fotografías que desafían la ciencia. Analizamos desde la aterradora muñeca poseída comprada en un tianguis que manifestó una entidad oscura, hasta una investigación científica donde un grupo de investigadores logró contacto con una entidad no humana. Descubre cómo recibieron planos de tecnología avanzada, fotografías que predijeron el incendio de Notre Dame y mensajes desde otra dimensión validados por archivos de Polaroid que demuestran que la muerte no es el final..

402-521-3080In this conversation, Stephanie Olson speaks with Kimberly Haley Coleman, the founder and executive director of Globe Aware, about the organization's mission to provide meaningful volunteer experiences through service vacations in various countries. They discuss the evolution of volunteerism, the importance of understanding local needs, and the impact of volunteers on communities. Kimberly shares insights on navigating safety, cultural immersion, and the empowerment of women in global communities. The conversation emphasizes the value of global service while addressing criticism and the broader impact of volunteerism on local communities.TakeawaysKimberly Haley Coleman founded Globe Aware to provide meaningful volunteer experiences.Volunteers pay to participate, which supports local staff and projects.The vocabulary around volunteerism has evolved due to past unethical practices.It's essential to engage with local communities to understand their needs.Volunteers often come with preconceived notions but learn through experience.Safety assessments are crucial for project management and volunteer safety.Cultural immersion is a key aspect of the volunteer experience.Women play a vital role in local communities and leadership.Volunteering abroad can inspire individuals to make a difference at home.Criticism of global service often overlooks the importance of cultural understanding.Bio of Kimberly Haley-ColemanKimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, a US & Canada-based nonprofit that leads and mobilizes volunteers for short-term service projects in over 25 countries (since the year 2000). With a background in international business development and finance, she previously held leadership roles at global firms including CNBC.com, Space Services International, and Investtools. Kimberly holds an MBA in International Business, an MA in Art History, and a BA from Emory University. A multiple patent holder, SMU Guest Lecturer, and recipient of the Texas Business Hall of Fame Award and long-time Hall of Fame member, Chairman of the Executive Board for the International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) and actively engaged with organizations like the Building Bridges Coalition and United Nations ESOC Consultative Status Committee and variety of other nonprofit boards focused on international service, community development, and environmental improvement.Selected press about Globe Aware:·         ABC: More Americans Take Volunteer Vacations·         BBC: BBC Travel Show - Passengers with a Purpose·        Support the showEveryone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://setmefreeproject.net https://www.stephanieolson.com/

Today's Friday Focus episode features a powerful excerpt from The 2026 Worship Conference, capturing a key moment from the opening night of the event. In this session, Dr. Greg Stiekes delivers a thoughtful and challenging message that calls believers to examine how the Word of Christ must shape and govern the life of the church as a corporate body. Drawing attention to the responsibility of the gathered people of God, Dr. Stiekes presses beyond individual devotion and highlights the necessity of shared submission to Scripture in our worship, ministry, and life together.This excerpt serves as a timely reminder that true worship is not driven by preference, personality, or performance, but by a collective commitment to conform every aspect of church life to the authority of Christ's Word. To learn more about The Worship Conference, including its purpose and upcoming events, or to listen to all of the conference sessions in their entirety, visit www.theworshipconference.org.Greg Stiekes, often known as Pastor Greg, has served as pastor of Gateway Baptist Church since April 2017, initially part-time while teaching at BJU Seminary and transitioning to full-time ministry in 2024 as the church grew. Raised in the Detroit area as the son of an independent Baptist pastor, he trusted Christ as a child and committed to preaching and teaching God's Word during high school. Greg holds degrees from Bob Jones University, Central Seminary, Erskine Theological Seminary, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has served in a variety of ministry roles including associate pastor, church planter, youth pastor, and senior pastor in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Carolina, as well as on the faculties of Northland Baptist Bible College and BJU Seminary. His teaching focuses on New Testament studies, Greek exegesis, homiletics, apologetics, and biblical worship, and he remains active in writing and theological service. Greg and his wife Rena have five adult children and several grandchildren, and he joyfully shepherds the Gateway family with a desire to see Christ known, loved, and proclaimed.*Bio taken from www.gatewaytr.org

Episode SummaryI discuss the current state of remote and hybrid work, and how to optimize your work-from-home setup..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/610a.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trois fois par jour, nous faisons des choix actifs, parfois même activistes. Sans toujours nous en rendre compte, nous soutenons un type d'agriculture, la souveraineté alimentaire française, le niveau de vie de nos producteurs et notre santé d'aujourd'hui et de demain… en choisissant ce que nous mettons dans nos assiettes !Sacrée responsabilité qui tombe d'un coup sur nos frêles épaules…Pourtant, si nos intentions sont claires, ce n'est pas toujours facile d'être cohérent au quotidien. Plein de choses entre en jeu : le prix d'abord bien sûr, la praticité pour faire nos courses, nos goûts évidemment…  Et aussi, en rayon, notre capacité à comprendre la qualité des produits que nous achetons.Et c'est là où le bât blesse, car en rayon, les labels et les scores ont fleuri. Chaque grande surface a développé les siens, nous avons vu venir Nutri-Score, Planet-Score, Eco-Score, Haute Valeur Environnementale, Bio, AOP, AOC, IGP, Label Rouge… et j'en passe… et en quelques années, on est passé de pas d'info à trop d'info…Alors aujourd'hui, je vous invite à une discussion avec Sabine Bonnot, la cofondatrice et présidente de Planet-score, l'étiquetage environnemental indépendant devenu leader en Europe.Vous voulez quelques chiffres sur Planet-score ? En quelques années seulement, Planet-score s'est déployé dans 12 pays, a embarqué 330 marques,et se retrouve sur 135 000 produits et 330 000 000 d'emballages en rayon… et sur l'appli mobile d'UFC Que choisir, la plus grande asso de consommateurs en France.Au-delà des chiffres, ce qui m'a intéressé dans Planet-score, c'est qu'il s'agit d'un organisme complétement indépendant (indispensable dans cette industrie !), dont la marque est détenu par un fonds de dotation (qui garantit le cap de Planet-score dans la durée), qui a défini ses mécanismes avec des scientifiques reconnus et des experts de terrain (indipensable pour juger de la pertinence des évaluations).Aujourd'hui, c'est un outil dont se saisissent les marques pour améliorer leur recette en faisant de l'éco-conception. Dans cet échange, Sabine raconteson parcours atypique de l'industrie agro-alimentaire à la reprise d'une exploitation agricole en passant par le développement de Planet-score,les enjeux du monde agricole, sans dogmatisme, avec nuance et subtilité. Elle nous explique les disfonctionnements actuels et décrypte notamment comment les modes de calcul officiels de l'impact d'un produit ont été complétement faussés par le travail de lobbying exercé à Bruxelles par les grands groupes agro-alimentaires. Ces calculs conduisent à des aberrations -faisant notamment apparaître les filières les plus intensives comme les plus vertueuses …no comment.comment on peut aider les consommateurs à y voir clair et embarquer les marques dans des démarches de progrès ! Il y a de la lumière au bout du tunnel !Un épisode très éducatif et qui, dans cette période de reculs législatifs majeurs, m'a finalement laissée optimiste sur les changements possibles quand on travaille en coalition entre scientifiques, entreprises et monde agricole... sous la saine pression des consommateurs !

Vulnerability. Some say its weak. But why? Vulnerability, when done in a real way, is something today's guest Sean Conlon talks about as the way he wins at home and at work. Its listening to God's voice, listening when he calls us out. And then listening to him and trusting him to lead you through.    In this episode, you'll discover…  Key trait to win at home and at work (1:20) Listening to God  (4:35)  What systems can we use to be vulnerable? (7:50) How God uniquely speaks to us (25:44)   Sean's Bio:  I'm just a guy trying to faithfully follow Jesus while building meaningful companies. For a long time… I believed there had to be a tradeoff between deep faith and meaningful ambition. Either you were serious about God…Or serious about business.  Over time, I've learned that isn't true. I don't think discipline, consistency and excellence are in conflict with faith…I actually think they're evidence of it. One of the ways that belief has been formed in me is through a simple daily commitment that the Lord called me to do back in 2019. For over six years now...I've done a 5K every single day without missing one. And it's become a daily reminder that discipline compounds, obedience is built in the ordinary and consistency shapes who we become. I spend my time building and acquiring businesses through 25|29 Ventures...where we focus on developing leaders and stewarding the resources God has entrusted to us. And my primary focus is creating environments where people grow stronger physically, mentally and spiritually. Which leads me to a faith and fitness movement that we are building called PaidFor… We help people train daily, live intentionally, and show up with clarity and conviction in every area of life. What started as a personal pursuit of discipline has turned into a growing community centered on consistency, community, and purpose. Along the way, I share openly about leadership, discipline, entrepreneurship, faith, and the lessons learned in the process. Not from a place of having it all figured out...but from the middle of the work in the trenches. https://www.youtube.com/@sean.conlon https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpconlon/ What's Next?  NEW!! Join the new RISE community. Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE!

The newest dietary guidelines have officially been released, and for the first time in a long time, the language is shifting toward what is real and truly health-promoting — what the Nutritional Therapy Association has been teaching since 1997. In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz breaks down what it means to "eat real food" and shares the NTA's longstanding, scientifically backed, ancestrally aligned, tried-and-true nutrition teachings. Jamie walks through how nutrition messaging became complicated, commercialized, and disconnected from human physiology, and how ultra-processed, hyper-palatable, food-like substances and industrial chemicals found in today's Standard American Diet have been engineered for profit, shelf stability, and addiction rather than nourishment. This episode brings clarity to what "eat real food" actually means in real life.   You'll learn: What the new dietary guidelines say and what they still don't define clearly Why "permitted" or "regulated" does not mean safe or health-promoting How the GRAS system allows industrial chemicals into the food supply Why calories are fuel, while nutrients are information The NTA's clear definition of whole foods and nutrient-dense eating How bio-individuality explains why one diet never works for everyone The difference between macronutrients and micronutrients Why traditional fats support health and industrial seed oils undermine it How digestion, hydration, stress, and food preparation determine nourishment Why alcohol is never neutral when healing is the goal How to read ingredient labels without fear or obsession Jamie also connects the dots between modern food processing, chronic disease, metabolic dysfunction, mental health struggles, and the rising dependence on medications, while offering a grounded, hopeful path forward rooted in education and foundational health principles. This episode isn't about chasing trends or waiting for policy to catch up. It's about understanding nutrition TRUTH. If you're overwhelmed by nutrition advice, confused by labels, or tired of swinging between trends, this episode will help you simplify and reset. Listen now and return to the foundations that have supported real healing long before the guidelines caught up.   Topics Covered: New dietary guidelines explained Whole foods vs ultra-processed foods Nutrient-dense eating Bio-individual nutrition Macronutrients and micronutrients Traditional fats and seed oils Food additives and GRAS Digestion and nutrient absorption Hydration and mineral balance Alcohol and metabolic health Foundations of Health   Other Episodes and Resources Mentioned: "Dehydration Nation" episode Ep 82 - Total Load Theory Ep 81 - Wellness 101 Ep 80 - Digestive Hell Ep 79 - Optimal Digestion Ep 70 - Getting Started with Meal Planning and Eating Healthier Overall Ep 69 - Who Was Dr. Weston A Price? Ep 17 - Big Food Buzzwords BOOK: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell (MANY AVAILABLE NOW!)   SUPERFOODS EXAMPLES   Foods rich in vitamins: liver (beef or chicken), sweet potatoes, salmon, avocados, cooked spinach.   Foods rich in minerals: nuts and seeds, shellfish, legumes, dark leafy greens, whole grains, mineral-rich spring water.   Foods rich in polyphenols: herbs and spices (cloves are especially high), cocoa powder, black olives, blueberries, hazelnuts.   Probiotic foods: yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso.   Omega-3 sources: cod liver oil, flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, salmon, sardines. _______________ Attend a Nutritional Therapy Association Webinar! Please hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-Star review, and connect with us in Spotify comments!  

2025 was, undoubtedly, the year of AI. In the first episode of 2026 Beezer Clarkson, Partner at Sapphire Partners, and Nick Chirls, Partner at Asylum Ventures revisit some of their favorite moments from the year before to see what the top voices in VC saw as emerging AI trendlines and how the venture ecosystem and global markets might respond next. In this episode we'll hear from – among others – Sarah Tavel of Benchmark about what it means to be truly AI native, Sunil Dhaliwal & Mike Dauber of Amplify about finding technical VCs in the age of AI, and Micah Rosenbloom of Founder Collective on how early stage venture often misses major trends like AI until it's too late.Learn more about Sapphire Partners: sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partnersLearn more about OpenLP: openlp.vcLearn more about Asylum Ventures: asylum.vcLearn more about Benchmark: benchmark.comLearn more about Amplify: amplifypartners.comLearn more about Founder Collective: foundercollective.comLearn more about Curie.Bio: curie.bioRead Sarah's Substack Posts: sarahtavel.comCHAPTERS:0:00 Welcome to Origins3:36 Being AI Native with Sarah Tavel10:36 Finding Technical Founders with Mike Dauber & Sunil Dhaliwal14:31 Early Stage Founders Are 7 Years Too Late with Micah Rosenbloom23:04 What AI CAN'T Do with Zach Weinberg28:37-Technical vs. Product Genius with Sarah Tavel38:49 Nick & Beezer's AI Trends to Watch In 2026For a monthly roundup of the latest venture insights, including the newest Origins episodes, subscribe to the OpenLP newsletter – delivered straight to your inbox: subscribe.openlp.vcOrigins is produced by Sapphire Ventures in partnership with⁠ Pod People.Nothing presented herein is intended to constitute investment advice, and under no circumstances should any information provided herein be used or considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund managed by Sapphire Ventures, LLC (“Sapphire”). Any offer or solicitation of securities by Sapphire may only be made in accordance with the current offering documents for a managed Fund in which Sapphire is an advisor. Additionally, Sapphire does not solicit or make its services available to the public; such offerings may only be provided to accredited investors and qualified purchasers defined within the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Information provided reflects Sapphire Ventures' views as of a particular time. Such views are subject to change at any point and Sapphire Ventures shall not be obligated to provide notice of any change. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or the actual experience may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in these statements. While Sapphire Ventures has used reasonable efforts to obtain information from reliable sources, Sapphire makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of third party information presented herein. Nothing presented herein may be relied upon as a guarantee or assurance as to the future success of any particular investment opportunity or strategy. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Trying to form early biotech partnerships but unsure when to say yes, when to push back, or when to walk away? In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, welcomes back Renee Williams, PhD, MBA, returning to the show as Chief Business Officer at Signify Bio. Drawing from her experience on both sides of the table (as a pharma dealmaker and now an early-stage biotech leader) Renee shares hard-earned insights on how founders can approach partnerships strategically without losing focus, time, or control of their company's story. In this episode, you'll learn: How to evaluate early partnership opportunities and decide which ones are worth your limited time, capital, and attention. Why focus is the most valuable currency for early-stage biotech, especially for platform companies facing constant “what else could this do?” questions. Practical guidance on MTAs, pilot studies, and proof-of-concept work, including how to structure collaborations so they move you closer to a real deal—not just more experiments. Whether you're navigating your first pharma conversation or refining how you partner as a growing biotech company, this episode offers clear, experience-driven advice to help you build partnerships that accelerate progress instead of distracting from it. Links: Connect with Renee Williams, PhD, MBA, and check out Signify Bio. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out our previous episode with Renee. Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer. Check out BIO on the BAYOU. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

La última persona en cazar una ballena en aguas españolas fue un arponero gallego llamado Miguel López. Se produjo el 21 de octubre de 1985, apenas dos meses antes de que entrase en vigor la moratoria mundial que prohibía la caza comercial de ballenas. En Más de uno hemos podido hablar con Lidia, una de las trabajadoras de la ballenera de Caneliñas situada en Cee ( A Coruña), la factoría donde fue a parar ese animal.Para conocer más en profundidad qué peso tuvo en España, y en el País Vasco en particular, esta actividad hemos hablado con Alex Aguilar, Biólogo Animal, experto en Cetáceos y autor "La huella ballenera en el norte de la península ibérica" y también con Michael Barkham Huxley, historiador canadiense experto en balleneras vascas.

Episode SummaryI share 16 life lessons that I have displayed on my vision board, and how these mantras can change your life too..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/610.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back! Hope you are all having a great start to your Day, grabbing your marinated bean water or tea and I have to say I'm so thankful you choose to listen to us and I hope that we help kickoff your Day in a positive and focused way! Well today we're stepping into Week Three of your SMART fitness journey. If you've made it this far, take a second and acknowledge that. Most people fall off after Week One. But not You! You're still here. You're still showing up. That matters. Week Three is where your habits start to take shape. It's where your brain begins to recognize, “Oh… we're doing this now.” But it's also where boredom, doubt, or life's distractions can creep in. So today, we're talking about how to upgrade your consistency, keep your momentum alive, and stay connected to your “why.”SEGMENT 1: WHAT MAKES WEEK THREE UNIQUEWeek Three is a turning point. Not because you're suddenly doing harder workouts, but because you're building identity.In Week One, you were trying something new. In Week Two, you were proving you could stick with it. But in Week Three? You're becoming the kind of person who moves their body on purpose.This is where fitness shifts from a task… to a lifestyle. But here's the catch: Week Three is also when the novelty wears off. You might feel:A little boredA little tiredA little tempted to skipOr even a little unsure if you're making progressAll of that is normal. It doesn't mean you're failing whatsoever, it means you're transitioning.This week is about leaning into the routine, not running from it.SEGMENT 2: RECONNECTING WITH YOUR “WHY”I'd love to pause and reconnect with something important... your “why.”Why did you start this journey?What were you hoping to feel?What were you hoping to change?What were you hoping to prove to yourself? Your “why” is your anchor.It's the thing that keeps you going when motivation fades. Take a moment and bring that reason back to the front of your mind. That's what's going to carry you through Week Three.SEGMENT 3: THE WEEK THREE CHALLENGE — “THE CONSISTENCY UPGRADE”Alright, here's your official Week Three Listener Challenge. “4‑Day Consistency Upgrade”. For the next 7 days, your goal is simple: Complete 4 days of intentional movement, any style, any length. Not perfection. Not intensity. Just four days where you choose to move your body on purpose.Movement options include:A 20‑minute walkA 10‑minute strength routineA stretching or mobility sessionA dance breakA yoga flowA beginner cardio videoA bike rideA swimA hikeEven cleaning or yard work if it gets your heart rate up The goal is intentional movement, not performance.You may be wondering Why this works:It strengthens your habit loop, It builds confidence, It keeps your goals flexible, It reduces the “start over Monday” cycle, It helps you feel proud of your consistency. Four days. That's it.You can absolutely do this.SEGMENT 4: ACCOUNTABILITY BOOSTERS FOR WEEK THREE:Let's talk about how to stay accountable this week as always without shame, without pressure.1. Use a simple tracking system A calendar. A notes app. A whiteboard. A sticky note on your fridge. Whatever works for you! Seeing your progress keeps your brain engaged.2. Celebrate the small winsDid you move for 10 minutes? That counts.Did you stretch instead of skipping entirely? That counts too. Small wins stack up.3. Pair your movement with something enjoyableA favorite playlist.A podcast episode.A walk with a friend.A show you only watch while on the treadmill. Pleasure makes habits stick.4. Don't let one missed day turn into a missed weekIf you skip a day, don't spiral.Just pick up where you left off.Consistency is built on returning, not perfection.SEGMENT 5: QUICK GUIDED REFLECTIONTake a breath with me.Think about the version of yourself you're becoming.The one who moves with intention. The one who honors their body. The one who shows up even when it's not exciting. Now ask yourself:What's one small action I can take today to support that version of me?How do I want to feel at the end of this week?What would make me proud seven days from now?Think on these, I'd even suggest writing down and holding onto those answers.They're your compass for Week Three.Week Three is where consistency becomes identity.Where effort becomes routine.Where small steps start to feel natural.You don't need to be perfect.You don't need to be intense.You just need to keep showing up, four days this week, with intention and compassion.Well that's a wrap! If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's on their own fitness journey.As always, thank you for taking time out of your Day to join us! Remember to be kind to yourself and to be kind to each-other, be helpful, be useful and tell your loved ones how much you love them, call that friend who crossed your mind randomly and just say hi! Pay it forward... buy that person behind you in the drive-thru a coffee, just spread love and kindness whenever you can and above all, be the change you want to see in the world!See you next time! And get ready! Week Four is the wrap up episode for this "SMART goals series" to kick off the New Years. February is where we start talking about momentum, confidence, and long‑term sustainability. This is Luis & Ashlee and you've been listening to the Monday Morning Brew! See you next time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fittalk-with-coach-luis--3261827/support.TEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

Burnout isn't about working too many hours. And imposter syndrome isn't a confidence problem. In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Wood, clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy, to unpack what's really happening beneath burnout, high masking, and the boom-and-bust cycle so many high achievers are stuck in. Garrett works with executives, founders, and entrepreneurs who want high performance without sacrificing their health, relationships, or peace of mind. His work is rooted in biopsychosocial science and nervous-system-first performance, helping leaders build success through their well-being—not at its expense. Together, we explore imposter syndrome, nervous system debt, misalignment, and why traditional fixes like mindset work, balance, or self-care often don't stick. This conversation offers a radically different—and deeply validating—lens on burnout and sustainable success. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Burnout Is Nervous System Debt (Not Weakness) Burnout happens when stress, pressure, and constant masking outweigh recovery and regulation. Your body has a bio-budget, and when withdrawals exceed deposits, burnout becomes inevitable—no matter how "resilient" you are. 2. Why Imposter Syndrome Persists for High Achievers Garrett explains why imposter syndrome often shows up in capable, high-performing people—and how it's tied to nervous system overload, attachment patterns, and identity pressure rather than lack of skill or experience. 3. The Power of Integration: Subconscious, Conscious & Somatic Lasting change doesn't come from mindset alone. Garrett's work integrates: Subconscious (clinical hypnotherapy) Conscious (outcome-based coaching) Somatic (body-based regulation) This is why change holds—even under pressure. 4. Burnout as Misalignment, Not Fragility People don't burn out because they're fragile. They burn out when there's a mismatch between their biology, beliefs, and environment. You can thrive at 80 hours or break at 40—alignment makes the difference. 5. The 7 Drivers of Sustainable Success Garrett walks through the seven areas that determine whether success feels energizing or depleting: Sensory intelligence Bio-budgets (energy, sleep, recovery) Emotional regulation Core beliefs Attachment patterns Values alignment Executive functioning strengths Burnout always lives in the gap between nervous system needs and environment across these dimensions. 6. Why "Balance" and Self-Care Don't Fix Burnout Many high achievers try downtime, vacations, boundaries, or mindset work—and still feel stuck. We talk about why these tools fail when they're not paired with nervous system calibration and identity alignment—and how recovery needs to be systematic, not accidental. Key Takeaways Burnout is nervous system debt, not personal failure Imposter syndrome is often physiological, not psychological Sustainable success is built through well-being, not sacrifice Alignment matters more than hours worked High performance can feel lighter, calmer, and more fulfilling Connect with Garrett Wood Website: https://www.gnosistherapy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/

In an ever-increasingly digitized world, isolation from true community has become the reality of many. God has a better vision for His people – a way of life that makes people members of each other through their connection to Christ. Listen in as Pastor Brian Davies talks about the Christian community as remedy for isolation.   Bio: Brian Davies serves as pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, Illinois, and as chaplain for the Grayslake Fire District and the Round Lake Fire Protection District. Rev. Davies graduated from Concordia River Forest (now Concordia Chicago) in 2002, studying communications and biblical languages, and then went on to earn his master of divinity at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He is the author of Captivating Conversations: How Christians can Reclaim the Lost Art of Listening (CPH, 2024) and Connected to Christ: Overcoming Isolation through Community (CPH, 2021). He is married to his wife, Elizabeth, who serves as the Mayor of Grayslake. Together they have three children: Kate, Megan, and Luke.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life LCMS Family Ministry: lcms.org/family Find Rev. Brian Davies' books at cph.org     Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Deaconess Michelle Downey joins Steph and Andy to talk about the differences and similarities between guilt and shame, and how to respond to both when they creep into our relationships.   Bio: Deaconess Michelle Downey serves as Executive Director at Concordia Counseling: A Lutheran Outreach Ministry. Concordia Counseling exists to provide Biblically sound, clinically effective, and financially affordable counseling services.  Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Indiana. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling & Educational Psychology from Marquette University and Master's Degree in Deaconess Studies from Concordia Theological Seminary - Fort Wayne (CTSFW).  Michelle and her husband, Patrick, have five children (Elizabeth, Ann Marie, Caroline, Victoria, and Michael) and attend Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour, IN.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life LCMS Family Ministry: lcms.org/family  Find Concordia Counseling on lcms.org/rso  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

People are becoming increasingly distrusting of others – even people in their own neighborhoods! Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford joins Steph and Andy to talk about how the lack of trust in other people hurts our closest human relationships.   Bio: Rev. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford, (MDiv, STM, DMin), is President of the Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and Associate Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington, MN. He is the author of Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession? (Wipf & Stock, 2012). He is co-author with Harold Senkbeil of Pastoral Leadership:  for the Care of Souls (2nd ed Lexham Press, 2021) and their book on contextual mission, The Culture of God's Word: Faithful Ministry in a Post-Christian Society is forthcoming from Lexham in Feb. 2026. He has written numerous articles published in The Lutheran Witness, Logia, and Seelsorger, including a monograph "What does this mean? Responding to Social Justice and Critical Race Theory" (2021).  Woodford is a member of the Board of Regents of Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. He has served as an adjunct instructor for Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN and the graduate school at The Institute of Lutheran Theology in Brookings, SD.  Dr. Woodford is a Fellow in the Collegium of DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, charged with research, writing, and speaking regarding the care of souls in the contemporary context. He frequently presents on matters related to soul care, missiology, marriage, sex and gender issues, as well as critical race theory. He is a husband to Becca and father to their seven children, five girls and two boys: Isabella (married to Zach), Thaddaeus, Aletheia, Ekklacia, Soteria, Titus, Basileia, and grandfather to Aurora.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life LCMS Family Ministry: lcms.org/family  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

What happens to relationships when offenses are harbored and people become embittered? Licensed Professional Counselor Cheryl Thompson joins Andy and Steph to talk about how Christians are called to handle offenses within relationships.   Bio: Cheryl Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked with children, adults and couples specializing in anxiety, mood and complex trauma disorders.  She has extensive training in Gottman Couples Therapy and is a certified Prepare and Enrich facilitator. She founded Concord Counseling STL, a private practice in St. Louis, where she served until retiring in 2024.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life  LCMS Family Ministry: lcms.org/family  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Recent statistics make a shocking claim: 1 in 2 U.S. adults report loneliness! What's the remedy to loneliness and how do the people of God respond? Rev. Dr. David Petersen joins Steph and Andy to address the issue of loneliness.   Bio: Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen became Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in 2000. He earned a B.S. in History from Central Michigan University. He also earned a Master of Divinity degree, a Master of Sacred Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne. He and his wife Jacqui have three grown children and seven grandchildren. He is a regular guest on Issues, Etc, a contributing editor to Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy, where he writes both for the print journal and the blog, and a frequent blogger at the Lutheran Witness. He has served on the English District Board of Directors and is currently on the Commission on Theology and Church Relations for the LCMS. A collection of Pastor Petersen's teaching ministry in various media forms is available at Theological Commonplaces: Spiritual Renewal for Pastors and Laity.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life LCMS Family Ministry: lcms.org/family   Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

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Matt Deggs (head baseball coach at University of Louisiana) appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK and talked with host Jamy Bechler Some of the topics they covered included: Definition of Success Going beyond X's and O's Developing leaders on his team Growing personally Working with challenging people Mistakes or challenges overcome Advice for a younger coach Matt Deggs has won nearly 400 games in his storied head coaching career. He has served as the head coach at University of Louisiana since 2020.  Before that, he spent five seasons at Sam Houston State University. He's also led the program at Texarkana for four years. He has also been an assistant coach at Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Northwestern State. Coach Deggs has won 3 Southland Conference Championships and 2 Sun Belt Championships.  He was the Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2024 and Southland Coach of the Year in 2016. BIO: https://ragincajuns.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/matt-deggs/1840 TWITTER: @CoachDeggs28  WEBSITE: https://coachdeggs.com ------ "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn't just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X's and O's, the tactics, and strategies that should lead to winning BUT great coaches know their athletes. Great coaches go beyond the X's and O's. Great coaches know how to inspire their athletes to do their best and maximize their chances for success. ------ If you like daily readers then you'll want to check out "Step by Step: 365 Daily Insights for Growth, Influence, and Success". This book is a great way to jump start each one of your days this year. Get your copy today at JamyBechler.com/shop This episode is made possible by MyPillow.com. Use promo code SUCCESS and save lots of money on almost all the My Pillow products including sheets, towels, coffee, energy drinks, slippers, bathrobes and of course, pilllows. Go to MyPillow.com/Success to start saving. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders.  ------ Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that "Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?" ------ Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  TheLeadershipPlaybook.com is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting JamyBechler.com/newsletter.

In this episode, Diana's special guest Jake Doberenz, founder of Theophany Media and host of the Creatively Christian podcast, shares his expertise on effective Bible study. The discussion covers essential principles of biblical interpretation, the importance of studying scripture in community, and approaches to understanding difficult passages. Listeners are also guided on selecting appropriate Bible translations and utilizing various online resources, ensuring a comprehensive and balanced approach to scripture study. The episode concludes with a prayer for listeners' spiritual journey and their engagement with the scriptures. Bio: Jake Doberenz isn't one thing. He identifies as a polymath, a Renaissance man, or a multipotentialite–one interest or specialty can't contain him. But enough of the third-person. I am a writer, speaker, minister, and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City, OK with my wife Samantha. My most significant role is the founder and president of Theophany Media, a Christian education company dedicated to helping Christians engage with culture through new media. I have earned my Master of Theological Studies at Oklahoma Christian University, the same place I earned my Bachelor's degree in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. I also worked at my alma mater as a Resident Director and Bible TA. I write fiction and nonfiction in a variety of mediums, including poetry, short stories, books, stage plays, academic essays, and devotionals. I also venture out into other mediums, like podcasts and video. My favorite topics of choice to discuss and write about (though always changing) include: creating Christian art, helping people understand the Bible better, Christian identity, theology of social media, use of humor in faith messages, superheroes and theology, and a Christian response to culture. If you want to see his progress, achievements, and appearances sign up for the newsletter so you'll never miss an update! website: Home – Jake Doberenz 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:47 Welcome to the Podcast 01:44 Introducing the Guest: Jake Doberenz 02:43 Jake's Background and Interests 05:56 Jake's Teaching Journey 10:46 Bible Study for Abuse Survivors 13:25 Choosing the Right Bible Translation 18:42 Understanding the Bible Without Knowing Greek or Hebrew 21:34 Basic Rules of Bible Interpretation 25:43 Embracing Uncomfortable Bible Stories 26:47 Using Jesus as a Lens for Interpretation 30:54 The Importance of Community in Bible Study 34:14 Red Flags in Spiritual Leadership 37:02 Recommended Bible Study Resources 41:33 Exploring Different Perspectives 44:58 Connecting with the Speaker 46:29 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts   Website: https://dswministries.org Subscribe to the podcast: https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Social media links: Join our Private Wounds of the Faithful FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603903730020136 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Affiliate links: Our Sponsor: 753 Academy: https://www.753academy.com/ Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Jake Doberenz [00:00:00] Special thanks to 7 5 3 Academy for sponsoring this episode. No matter where you are in your fitness and health journey, they've got you covered. They specialize in helping you exceed your health and fitness goals, whether that is losing body fat, gaining muscle, or nutritional coaching to match your fitness levels. They do it all with a written guarantee for results so you don't waste time and money on a program that doesn't exceed your goals. There are martial arts programs. Specialize in anti-bullying programs for kids to combat proven Filipino martial arts. They take a holistic, fun, and innovative approach that simply works. Sign up for your free class now. It's 7 5 3 academy.com. Find the link in the show notes. Welcome to the Wounds of the Faithful Podcast, brought to you by DSW Ministries. Your host is singer songwriter, speaker and domestic violence advocate, [00:01:00] Diana . She is passionate about helping survivors in the church heal from domestic violence and abuse and trauma. This podcast is not a substitute for professional counseling or qualified medical help. Now here is Diana. Hey there, everybody. Come on in, set for a spell. How are you guys doing? I appreciate your support in listening to the podcast, and I hope that you are enjoying some really encouraging words and practical things for you to do your own Bible study and read the word of God for yourself. We have a new guest on the show now I'm very familiar with his podcast, creatively Christian. I've been on his podcast. His show has a few different interviewers. And so [00:02:00] Andrea Sandifer, who you guys know that was on the show, she interviewed me on her show. And our guest today, Jake Doberenz, the man behind that podcast, he is a funny guy. He likes to bring humor from the Bible. And I've been reading his blog and following his newsletters. And his Facebook group. So I thought he would be a great addition to the podcast , and I think you're gonna love him. I'm gonna tell you a little bit about him. He has a lot of interest here, so here we go. Jake, Doberenz isn't one thing. He identifies as a polymath, a renaissance man or a multipotentialite. One interest or specialty, can't contain him. So he [00:03:00] says of himself, but enough of the third person. I'm a writer, speaker, minister, and creative thinker, living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My most significant role is the founder and president of Theophany Media. A Christian education company dedicated to helping Christians engage with culture through new media. I have earned my Master of Theological studies at Oklahoma Christian University, the same place I earned my bachelor's degree in Bible with a minor in communication studies. I also worked at my alma matter as a resident director and bible ta. I write fiction and nonfiction in a variety of mediums, including poetry, short stories, books, stage plays, academic essays, and [00:04:00] devotionals. I also venture out into other mediums like podcasts and video, my favorite topics of choice to discuss and write about. Although always changing, include creating Christian art, helping people understand the Bible better. Christian identity, theology of social media, use of humor in faith messages, super heroes and theology, any Christian response to culture. So this is gonna be awesome. So I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Jake Doberenz. Please welcome to the show, Jake Doberenz. Thanks for coming on today. Sure thing, anytime. I'm glad to be here. I really enjoyed being on your [00:05:00] podcast, A creatively Christian, and Andrea interviewed me and then she was on my podcast and I follow your Facebook group and get your. Very humorous email newsletter. And so I thought you were the perfect fit to come on to the podcast. And you're a bible geek like me, and you have a different perspective on life. In the Bible, you find humor in the Bible, which a lot of people don't find the Bible very funny. So welcome to the show. Yeah, I'm glad to be here providing some humor and quite possibly even some wisdom and intelligent comments. We'll see if we get to that part. So you haven't been on the podcast before, so. Tell the folks a little bit about yourself and your family. Okay? Yeah. Always a fun question because where do you [00:06:00] start? Where do you end? But yeah. I am in Oklahoma City right now. I'm an Oregon native and got stuck in Oklahoma. Stuck sounds too negative, but I got planted here. That sounds better. I got my bachelor's degree in biblical studies with a minor in communication studies. I have a Master's of Theological studies and for a while I was kind of going down the Bible professor route. That was gonna be my thing. And it's not like completely off the table right now, but it is not my chief kind of path anymore because there are not a lot of jobs in that area and there's a lot of different things there that make it quite challenging. A lot of schooling, a lot of debt for maybe not so much reward, but we'll see what the future brings. I am still flexing my desires to write and teach. That has always been what I wanted to do, even when the subject changed, even when it [00:07:00] was cat psychology or whatever, I always wanted to write and teach and so I'm still doing that in in different ways. I'm certainly still using my degrees, even though I'll be going into teaching middle school geography this year. Ooh, kind of a new adventure. Add some more skills and weird things on my resume. That's kind of how I do it. So geography. Cool. I think that's me. Yeah. Yeah. That's very brave. Middle school, that particular age, did you pick the age group you were teaching or did they just kind of throw you in there? I applied to high school and middle school. I wasn't going to do anybody under middle school and the high school jobs never called me back. And the, I got some different offerings on the middle school side of thing, so I said, okay, that's what you want me to do. God, I will walk into this wilderness. And then they gave me some kind of choices between, and I chose sixth grade specifically, so I'll be with, with sixth graders. [00:08:00] They, uh, we still have some childlike heart and wonder. They're not so jaded like they get when they're a little older, but they're just mature enough where you can start to get a little more serious. So good age. Hmm. I liked sixth grade. It was a good year. We'll be praying for you either way, because that's a lot of work and mm-hmm. But geography's cool. I like Bible geography. Ever since I went to Israel in 2019. How different reading the Bible is when you've been to those places. Have you been to Israel? I haven't. No, I haven't. Yeah. If you're into geography, you would really love going to Israel for obvious reasons, of course, but geography, it just makes the Bible come alive when you've been to the place where Jesus put legion into the herd of pigs and over the cliff. Sure. And I've been to that cliff, and so you can see it now in your head. It's awesome. Or you've been on the Sea of [00:09:00] Galilee and you can actually imagine Jesus walking on the water and because been in the boat. So, yeah, I'm just getting into being interested in geography right now. There you go. Yeah. Cool. What would you say is your particular specialty as far as Bible goes? Yeah. I did my master's thesis on Paul's view of spiritual formation, specifically from one Corinthians chapter three, verse three. Four, just around there. So that's a very specific kind of thing. Most of my training has actually been more on the New Testament side. Specifically Paul, I've done a lot of more academic work with the use of children as a metaphor in the Bible. I've done work with that in both Paul and the Gospels. Sexuality in the New Testament has been something I've kind of explored. [00:10:00] Nowadays though, I have more of theological interests and I'm asking some different kinds of questions. You don't divorce theology from the Bible, but they're just different kinds of questions and different kinds of, and ways and sources for that. But in terms of Bible, yeah, a lot of studying Paul and a lot of thinking about sort of how he makes arguments and specifically like in that thesis, it was all about how he used this metaphor about. Being an infant in Christ, what does all that mean? And how does that reflect how we grow as people? And so I've gone down those kind of rabbit trails a lot my my day. That's really interesting. A Paul's usually a favorite Bible character. Most people, though you can, you never go wrong with the Apostle Paul now. So today we're talking about Bible study for abuse survivors. And reason why we're doing this is because when we've gone through abuse, usually there's some spiritual [00:11:00] abuse involved and we want to distance ourself from God because we've experienced that spiritual abuse and that affects our relationship with God. And a lot of people once they leave or get out of the abuse. Then they're like, okay, I don't wanna read the Bible, I don't wanna pray, and I don't wanna go to church anymore. I don't trust anybody. But I'm trying to encourage on this podcast to come and if you have questions, let's talk about the questions. So, so I've kind of answered my own question, why should we study the Bible for ourselves? But what would you say to that or add to that? Yeah, I think what I would add to that is that, um, one thing that our teachers or pastors or scholars don't have is that they're not you. You are yourself and you come with your experiences and you come [00:12:00] with your own personality and identity, and you are gonna often pick up things that other people might miss, or you're gonna just sort of focus on things more realize as a thread of a theme or something like that. We, we shouldn't come to the Bible biased necessarily, or with too many preconceived notions. 'cause then the text starts to say what we want it to say. That's not what I'm saying. But we do bring ourselves to the text and we have to admit that like, I'm not reading this in a vacuum. I'm reading this because of who I am and what I've experienced and all these things like that. And I think that's really powerful. And I think the Bible is, it's strong enough to take it. Like it's not about pulling whatever meaning you want from it, like I said, but it is about seeing things that are hidden in this multi-layered onion like text here that has so much stuff in it that we can't expect. Even a really smart [00:13:00] guy to just know everything. So yeah, we gotta study the Bible for ourselves. We gotta do our own digging and our own reading. See what we can find. Yeah, I like that answer. Bringing yourself to the table that's. Different than what somebody else would bring to the table. So let's start with something everybody asks about. When it comes to Bible study, you go to the bookstore and you're trying to pick out a Bible, and there's a gazillion different Bible versions out there, and too many versions, in my opinion. Which one do I pick? Does it matter? At the end of the day, it probably doesn't matter. There are those that are better than others, and I'm the term better here. You can use that in different ways. I'm using the term better as in. More accurate to the text, although, hey, we are translating language here. [00:14:00] Translation is an art, not a science, which makes us a little uncomfortable. We can still get that meaning across. You're a, you're an artist and you're a creative. You can still communicate accurately and faithfully even through a song or something like that. And so in the same way, translation is a little bit of an art form and there are people that have to choose certain words, and I think this means that. So yeah, there are some that are more quote unquote scholarly and others that are more paraphrased, like the message, or it's something like the amplified Bible that is just trying to sort of squeeze some more possible meaning out there by becoming like glorified the Sorut. So you got some different options. Most readings are probably not gonna hurt you, at least. As long as you understand like kind of what's going on here. I know in the past the King James has had the word unicorns in it and that that threw some people off and then later we're like, actually we should have translated that. Like Gazelle was not supposed to be translated unicorn. So [00:15:00] okay, we can get some things here that might throw some people off, but as long as we kind of give some grace to the translators, something like the King James is older and we have some different data. We have some older manuscripts that we're pulling from now. So yeah, it's gonna be a little bit more closer to what the originals were saying kind of thing. So yeah, there are those considerations, but I don't think you're gonna make or break your faith if you read the ESV over the NRSV or something like that. Yeah, well I came from a camp that, uh, they were very definitive in what Bible you should read and which ones you should not read and Sure. And they were very dogmatic in that I've changed my stance since then. Because I've actually dug into that sort of thing that okay, you, so you're saying that most of the mainline translations out there, we will still get the main [00:16:00] point of what Bio was trying to say. Right. Yeah, I don't know any that are too left field and crazy or something like that. There are versions, like, I could be wrong about this, but I think the Jehovah's Witness has versions of the Bible that seem to play a little fast and loose with some things and have cut out some different stuff. So obviously I wouldn't necessarily recommend that for Christians. The only other thing I would say is make sure a bunch of different people were involved. Most translations are. Large groups of people. And then you have things like I mentioned the message that Eugene Peterson did, it was just him, but he wasn't necessarily trying to make a definitive thing. That's more of a paraphrase translation, which is like a devotional rather than something to study. So there are just different uses for all these different things. There are, I could go into the weeds. My dad used to own a Christian bookstore. Oh. And so you have your thought for thought translations and then you have your word for word. And [00:17:00] some people think word for word is better because it's more accurate. But the thing, the problem is the Bible might literally say X, but when we translate that word to today, it makes no sense because language is weird like that. And then so the thought for thought is going to be more of an interpretation, but they're trying to say, okay, but what this is trying to say is this and, and here's a thought that you can digest and that makes sense to you. So it's just kind of what you want, but thanks to the internet. In fact, on another screen here, I have pulled up Bible gateway.com. That's what I use a lot. You can look through all sorts of different translations and compare and contrast. If I really wanted to study with more than one, it's legal in most states, so go for it. It's funny you mentioned the message because that was my first Bible when I got saved. My okay friend that I met in high school, I told her I had gotten saved and I didn't have a Bible, and she gave me the message, which [00:18:00] was her Bible, and I loved it. Oh yeah. I highlighted that thing and Oh yeah. And I just tore it up with underlining and I couldn't wait to read it. And then of course you get to Bible college and they tear it out of your hands, so yeah. But yeah, I like the ESV today. I have. A really nice archeology study Bible I bought and I've, I've read the King James most of my Christian life. And switching to another translation was really eye-opening. All this different stuff that I hadn't seen before just popped out, like I didn't know the Bible said that. Wow. It's pretty neat. So along the same lines, do we have to be a Greek and Hebrew scholar to understand the Bible? I hope not because I struggled through Greek and barely made that alive, and so languages are not my strong [00:19:00] suit. Uh, but I think the answer is of course, no. You don't have to be. It depends on what kind of study you're doing, and I probably should have mentioned that earlier, but there's a way to look at the Bible in an academic, scholarly way, and there are some Christians that. Think that's wrong or bad? I don't think it's bad. It's just one way to look at it. When I am in scholarship, when I'm writing this college paper, I am, I have to kind of slice and dice it and I'm doing a work that an atheist could do. It's that kind of work. But then there's another way to look at the Bible that is much more pastorally or for spiritual formation, the kind of thing that treats the text as sacred that an atheist can't do. So if you're doing the academic work, it really helps to know the words because you're trying to get as precise as possible and getting into there. But luckily for us, other people have done the work for us and we have these English translations, so woo. You don't need to know Hebrew and Coin a Greek and [00:20:00] a little bit of Aramic and like Daniel or whatever. Like we don't have to know that because somebody else has done the work for us. And I mentioned already like. There's a lot of people involved in a Bible translation, not just one guy. It's, a lot of people have done this work and they've argued and yelled at each other and come to some conclusions to say, this is the best we can do right now. This is what we got. So, yeah, we don't have to, we don't have to be language PS so, woo. Lucky. Yes. Yeah. I mean, I'm a language geek. I love languages. Personally, I speak two languages besides English, but I haven't taken any Greek or, or Hebrew, maybe someday, but they didn't cover that in my Bible college. But it's good that we already have the tools online that, hey, this is a translation for that word in. There's really no, no real argument about it is there along mainline denominations. Yeah. Most people probably aren't gonna tell you. You have to know all those languages unless somebody there. There are groups of people that would say [00:21:00] the only inspired text of the Bible is the actual original Greek and Hebrew. And so our English translations are not inspired. But that's a minority view. That's not super common. Yeah. Yeah. The most people can understand. The inspiration still comes through, even when it's translating different languages. The word of gods for the whole world, not just those that can speak actually dead languages that nobody speaks today like Latin. Yeah. So now we're gonna get into the nitty gritty here. Okay. When we are sitting down with our Bible and we're deciding to. Study a passage of scripture or maybe a book. What are some basic rules of interpretation? Now we use the fancy big word hermeneutics, but like the basic ones that you really shouldn't ignore in order to. Do a proper Bible study. This is one that gets definitely drilled [00:22:00] into in Bible school and in other contexts, but it's that actual, it's a word context like context is key. Context is king, and one of the best things we can do is zoom out. So if we're looking at a particular scripture. Like one verse, we zoom out to the chapter. Those headings or whatever aren't like God inspired or whatever, but they're helpful to kind of see what the flow of things are. Then we can zoom out to the book level and sometimes zoom out to the biblical level and things like that. But that is always key. Sometimes we get into trouble thinking that the Bible is just like, the whole thing is like Proverbs, where everything's just disconnected and you got these good one-liners and they're fun and they're good zingers, but most of it is some kind of story or, and Paul, I mentioned that being some of my background, Paul's letters are arguments they build on top of each other, and so you can see if we're trying to look at something wild like. One [00:23:00] Corinthians 14 or something, we can understand it because by just kind of going a little backwards and Oh, okay. So that's always really important. And a lot of times authors in the Bible will also tell us kind of their themes and tell us what they really want us to get across. The gospel of John, for instance, is written so that we may believe Luke talks about writing in a, an orderly account of things. So we have some of these statements that if we zoom out a little bit, oh, okay, we can make sense of this in light of that. And so different things like that. But we could go all day into the hermeneutics and then the other fancy word, X of Jesus and that kind of stuff. But at the end of the day, a tool anybody can use is something I learned in elementary school when there was a hard word. It was called rat read around the text. Read around the text. Ooh, that's the acronym there. And that just helps us understand, wait, what is going on? What does Paul mean when he says this? Why is [00:24:00] this guy saying this in judges? Let's take a look. What else is going on here? So it's just a great tool that anybody can use be if they can just zoom out a little bit and read the rest of the Bible and the rest of the passage. Everybody gives a different answer to that question. Now, obviously when we read the Bible, we come upon these passages or some of the stories that are either difficult to understand or it's a topic that we don't wanna deal with. It's really hard to swallow. Like a lot of times it's the genocide passages, of course. Mm-hmm. And or similar things like that. What do we do when we encounter those passages? Yeah. There are also passages that are sometimes called, and the genocide fits into this, but passages called texts of terror. A lot of passages about different abuse situation, and [00:25:00] I won't go into all of those, but I'm sure a lot of us can come up with some things that mm-hmm. Can be triggering in the Bible that seem just really messed up and stuff like that. So I think what's important, first of all is we recognize the, the gut feeling, the awkwardness talk to the beginning about how I see humor in the Bible and I do, I think there are some things in the Bible that we should laugh at. It's actually hilarious. Tell us about what Jonah gets swallowed by a big fish. That's funny. You should be laughing. And it's hilarious that he wants this city destroyed and he's supposed to be a prophet of God and he's not doing his job description and stuff like that. So like. When it's funny, we should laugh and when it's not funny, when it's uncomfortable, we should be okay being uncomfortable. I, I remember when I did college ministry for a time, we talked about the story of, oh man, I can't remember if it's Eli, I think it's Elijah. [00:26:00] And when they make fun of him for being bald and he calls these, she bears to attack these 40 youths, and he, this kid would kid could not get over it. He's like, why is this in the Bible? This is ridiculous. And I just tried to help him. Yeah, let's feel that first. Let's feel that, oh boy, we got some emotions here. So step one, I think it's totally okay to feel those things and then we can do some digging. Again, it's that zooming out. Let's look at the context here. Let's look what's going on there. A lot of times I think some of these texts of terror or uncomfortable texts, um. Sometimes they're not as bad when we look at it through maybe a historical lens or something, but sometimes we can't just justify them really nice and neatly, like some of the stuff about genocide. So ultimately, I have to go back to Jesus because. Jesus is the ultimate expression of God. It is the best [00:27:00] lens into the divine that we've ever seen. It's through this person of Jesus. And so sometimes we got to use our Jesus magnifying glass and look over the scripture and say, that's awkward. I don't like that very much. This makes me, this triggers me. This is, uh, but we put Jesus over and say, but through Christ, we don't have to live like that. We can recognize that there. There are plenty of examples of what not to do in the Bible. Jesus calls us to a different way and Jesus shows us that some things that maybe people thought were really godly and divine at certain points were not. So at the end of the day when things make us uncomfortable, I say feel it. But then ultimately, let's just go back. What does Jesus say? And if Jesus words are kind of. Don't seem to jive with this other crazy stuff going on here. Let's just, let's follow Jesus over some of this, [00:28:00] this other uncomfortable things. Hmm. So it's probably not a satisfying answer, but that's kind of like the point, like we try too hard sometimes to wrap everything in a pretty bow, but sometimes we just can't. With the Bible, the Bible is complicated and that's what makes it powerful. It's not always so neat and tidy and doesn't always make you feel good. It is a like Christ. It is both human, fully human and fully divine. And in that there's some awkward tension. There are some, there are human emotions and human things that that bleed through the divine pages of scripture. I appreciate the honest answer and yeah, I think that was a great answer. It was just reading through the patriarchs and wow, you just wrap your head around how much they messed up. And that's not how God wanted us to live. That's just an example of God just lets [00:29:00] everybody see how these people messed up. But still, God used them in a mighty way. God still gave them grace and forgiveness and love and mercy. I was just on Twitter and that's a dangerous place is Christian Twitter. Oh my goodness. And there was a big thread about some people, they didn't believe that Jesus was the same God as the God of the Old Testament. They cut the line because they thought Jesus over here in the New Testament, his attribute seems so different than. The God of the Old Testament. I don't necessarily agree with that, but that was an interesting concept. That's how they dealt with those horrible stories. I'm just gonna just trust in Jesus and just believe in Jesus and throw everything else away. Yeah. That's a heresy in the second century that, um, yeah. You know, unfortunately haven't quite gotten rid of completely, but is that's what that's called still alive and, [00:30:00] yeah. Oh, that's what you call it. Okay. There's your little fun little historical theology trivia, but yeah, there's probably a word for it. But that goes into my next question is how do you study the Bible and read it and make sure that you're not slipping into some heretical teaching, because I personally know some people that they believe some stuff that's way off base that nobody else. And mainline Christianity believes in, but they're like quoting Bible verses and taking them outta context. How do we avoid going down that path? Yeah, yeah. I had a youth minister who used to joke that if you wanted to, he could justify kicking babies across the room from scripture. Like that was just his wild example because yeah, people can kind of justify the whole gambit of things. So I think now we talked about why it's important to study the Bible for yourself. [00:31:00] At the same time though, I think this living, breathing scripture. Is something that we must read through community. You can do your own work, do your own prep, but ultimately the Bible belongs to all of us. And so we need to read in community. And that can mean your pastors and teachers and your scholars. It can also mean your neighbor and your friend and your kids and your mom and your cousin from a couple states away. But it can also mean dead people, not like seance or whatever, but like, um-ing, you know, read these old preachers and read the church fathers and the church mothers and like, we got 2000 years of Christian history here. There's some wild stuff, but there's some good stuff too. So I say we read scripture in community and you come to your own conclusions. Don't just copy paste whatever Mr. X, Y, Z says, but. What do they [00:32:00] think? And when we start looking at, oh, Christians have kind of seemed to think this for a long time, probably a direction we should lean in. I don't know. I guess people could be wrong, but the way the spirit works I think is a lot of times through community. And it's a way to check, it's a checks and balance for ourselves. So I think that sometimes we can get a little, a little wild with our own interpretations, but we bring in other people. What do you think? Did you see this too? Is this accurate? Is this, does this fit in with historical context of first century Palestine? Or whatever kind of questions you want to ask community. So that's flesh and blood people, but that's also books and podcasts and all sorts of things. I just think we're made to be together. And honestly, when I studied Paul's view of spiritual formation for my thesis, I didn't get to dive into it too much, but what I kept coming across is spiritual formation is not a. You on your own [00:33:00] kind of thing. It is something that happens with people who are this great cloud of witnesses that is cheering you on and it's helping you out. So I think that's a great way to kind of check, check ourselves, and then of course, use your brain. Let's be logical here that scripture probably not actually talking about America because it was written 3000 years ago. I don't know. Thank you. Um, so, so stuff like that, we gotta use our brains. Yeah. I like when you talk about community, because I think, and I've seen this before people go off the rails, is that they're isolating themselves. Mm-hmm. They don't wanna go to church because they don't trust, they don't trust people that they've been hurt. But even if we can't drag ourselves to church just yet in our healing process, yeah. There are other ways to create community and checks and balances. So that's a really good point. We really don't want [00:34:00] to be that guy that started his own denomination on a couple bible verses. Yeah, we got plenty of denominations. I think we're set for a little bit, so let's just chill out for now. Yeah, that's crazy. So like if we're in a community, we're under our Bible teacher or a pastor or Sunday school class, what would be like a red flag that would put your antennas up? Hey, you may wanna check this out for this preacher teacher saying is not a good thing. Are there any like red flags that you would look for? I think arrogance is definitely a big red flag. Ooh, good one. And that is how you get into spiritual, spiritually abusive situations. Definitely. And what I mean by arrogance is people that are not willing to be corrected, not willing to admit the wrong, not willing to learn. I was privileged to have professors where I was getting my Bible degrees. People with [00:35:00] PhDs from the prestigious British universities who would listen to student comments and be like, that's really interesting. Or, heard it like that. Tell me more about that. And one of my Hebrew Bible professors spoke like nine languages. Most of those are dead ones. And still he's curious to know what these 20-year-old college students are thinking. Which is wild because he is way smarter than us. But he is. These guys were adopting this posture of, I can learn from anybody here. I want your perspective. And I could be wrong. We gotta have some things where we have a firm foundation and where we don't sway. We absolutely have to have those. There are some people these days that I think sort of lean too heavily into the wishy-washy. It depends on the day, what I'm feeling, cafeteria style Christianity. We can't do that. But we also can't go over here where it's, I figured it out when I was 30 years old, when I was 40 years old, and now I'm like, [00:36:00] done. I'm done learning. Got it right. I to be the only one to get it right. And that's how denominations start, right? Ooh, everybody else got it wrong all the time. Now I'm right. So that's dangerous. So let's learn from people who are themselves. Learners who are willing to be challenged and to ask questions and wanna know your take on things. I know from being in ministry settings that oftentimes I am the guy with the more Bible degrees than most people in the room. But then there'll be these 70-year-old church ladies who have lived this and they've been in the Bible their whole life. I can learn from them. Mm-hmm. They have something to say, even though they've never read the text in Greek. They have something to add to the conversation. Mm-hmm. So we need to be learners. I love that. That is so awesome and so very true. The Holy Spirit speaks to each of us individually and gives us different [00:37:00] lessons and we can share those lessons. Now, you as a scholarly person, you must have some favorite resources that you use to study the bible. Can you recommend some specific resources that are maybe easy to use? Yeah, there's a couple websites, Bible gateway, I mentioned that already. They have. Some free commentaries and bible encyclopedias and things kind of on the sidebar there. So as you're looking to scripture, you could glorify and study Bible or have access to chunks from different commentaries. And for a while, while I was doing some more preaching, I actually did the paid, there's a kind of a paid version that it was like five bucks a month or something really cheap like that. It just got access to more things so I can have the scripture here and then all my resources next to it. And that was handy. Bible hub.com is also another one. [00:38:00] Um, that one's especially good if you do wanna look at the language stuff, knowing that you're not a scholar, you can say, but what is that Greek word? And you can click on it and it will show you the definitions, show you other places in scripture it's used. You can kind of get a feel for that. So that's a really good one for people who are not, who don't know the languages or. Like me who always needed help with my Greek homework or something like that. So yeah, those come to mind. But man, like we are, we at our fingertips. There's a lot of good stuff out there. A lot of bad stuff, no doubt. But there are podcasts and all sorts of books and there's just, there's a lot of good stuff there. Wouldn't even know where to begin, just sort of thinking broadly. But I think Bible gateway, Bible hub, easy. Anybody can access those for free. And you don't necessarily need a giant library or really expensive commentary sets 'cause they're really expensive. Yeah. That's why my parents get me one commentary for my birthday and [00:39:00] for Christmas each year. And so in 50 years I'll have the full set or whatever. That's not true. That's, it'll actually probably be. I can't do the math however it takes to get 66 books. But anyway. Wow. All I had in bible college that we were allowed to have is Matthew Henry commentary, which is kind of on the dry side. Yeah. Most Bible professors would pass out hearing you say that. It's not bad stuff, but bad, but it's not, it's not easy to read it's thing, let's just say. Yeah. And we were allowed to read Weirs, BE'S books. It's a pretty good series about where I came from. John MacArthur's commentaries were like hearsay. Oh, okay. The Baptist didn't like the, at least the churches that I was in, they didn't like MacArthur's stuff, but, and I had the actual strong concordance. I still own that's, yeah, sure. So sort of a free way to get that, besides if you don't want to get a giant [00:40:00] volume. Yeah. I like to read the physical books too. Sure. Nothing, not knocking the physical. But yeah, if people are on a budget, yeah, people are on a budget and you can't go and buy those big, huge coffee table books. Or if you're near a Christian university, see if you can get a library card that's, they have tons of stuff. I can walk in there and there are a whole shelf of like Genesis commentaries or whatever. It could be information overload. But also I can, I'll pick up a couple different volumes of different perspectives and I'll read what they each have to say about the verse or chapter I'm dealing with and I can kind of synthesize a conclusion. And that's how you do it. Yeah. I'll also mention, I, we were allowed to. Listen on the radio, Jay Vernon McGee and yeah, he was definitely expository. He [00:41:00] would go verse by verse and go through the entire Bible verse by verse, which I thought was really good. And I don't agree with everything he said, but that's the way I learned a lot of stuff was through verse by verse radio program back in the day. Mm. I'm dating myself, aren't I? It's all good here. All good. No, we talked a lot about a bunch of different stuff. Is there anything about Bible study that we didn't talk about that you would like to mention? I know there's so much, uh, yeah, I just touched on it a little bit, but I kind of wanna bring it back. Look at different views than yours. If you are really charismatic, then look at something that's not quite charismatic, or if you are. I won't go. I'll skip all those differences. You know what? You are read some of the stuff that's a little different. Stuff that challenges you. That's how we grow. That's how we grow, [00:42:00] is to hear something a little different. And the thing is, you're not required to believe it. Right. You can just read it and at least know what they're saying. I know in my Christian upbringing, and not necessarily I was intentional, but I only knew my side of the argument. Or if I knew somebody else's argument, it was this straw man version that was just not accurate. And then I, you go to the big wide world and be like, oh wait, there are lots of different views. And those people are actually smart and they have things to say about this, but somebody else is the opposite and they're also a smart person. What's going on? It's just good to expose ourselves to different things. In most cases we could, we, you can choose your own boundaries and things like that. Mm-hmm. It doesn't mean if you're studying something in the Old Testament, you have to read the Jewish and the Muslim and the Mormon view of what. It doesn't mean you have to go there, but just check out some different things. Have your favorite commentaries. Do it, but every once in a while [00:43:00] peek into your, your local heretic and see what they have to say. I dunno, maybe not a heretic, somebody who's a little different. You, you, your istic. Yeah. Our last guest was talking about Calvinism and stuff, but yeah, doesn, excellent suggestion because I definitely was in my own camp for many years until I got out of my abusive situation and started looking into other views and I have since changed nothing major. I didn't change any major views, but I realized that okay, there are other Godly people. Now I see they can use scripture to defend their position too. And there's a little bit of wiggle room in there for sure. Sure. For different viewpoints. I went and did a study and looked at somebody else's view on a tertiary argument. Sure. Tertiary doctrine. It's not a doctrine of the faith, but [00:44:00] something that's very important and it's like, okay, I'm not gonna be judgmental. And that was hard for me to change my viewpoint. Yeah, yeah. But they gave me really great scriptural evidence. So yeah, that's kind of a sideline, but you made excellent point. But anyway, I appreciate you sharing all this valuable information and your view, viewpoint, and it's fascinating. Everybody has different answers for these questions. I've asked everybody the same questions. Right. And they're all giving me different answers, which I think that's very helpful. Oh yeah. Yeah. Very helpful. Yeah, getting people exposed to different things and again, like I am me and you are you, and we're different. And that's the point. Like we all come together with our different focuses and our different backgrounds and knowledge, and together we are the body of Christ. Amen. And that's beautiful. So tell the folks [00:45:00] how people can connect with you and you have resources and maybe if they wanna play stump the Bible teacher, they can email you. Yeah, you can find that all about me@jakedobern.com. D-O-B-E-R-E-N-Z as in zebra. And that's kind of my home base on the interwebs. If you do jake dovers.com/email, you can get on my email list that was mentioned earlier where I talk about. Funny stories from my life that have spiritual points, and I bring out spiritual points from that. And yeah, you can definitely contact me through social media or email, and that's all on my website there. So I'll let you track me down and tell me how wrong I am and all of that kind of stuff. That's fun. It comes with the territory, so totally okay with that. And then lastly, I do a bunch of work with Christian creatives, with Fiani [00:46:00] Media, and as was mentioned, I produce the Creatively Christian podcast. So I would love for you to check that out if that's kind of your thing, if that's your area. Yeah. You guys have a real great variety of guests on that show. It's not just one particular kind of art. You guys represent a lot of different ones, which is fun. Oh yeah. And we're trying to get more variety all the time. Awesome. Now. I don't usually have guests pray on the show, but would you pray for our listeners in their journey in the scriptures? Of course. Let's go ahead and pray. Heavenly God, we come to you in prayer on this podcast episode and we ask that whoever's listening now in the future, in a couple years, where wherever we are, that, that we can be receptive to how you speak to us through scripture and through our [00:47:00] communities that help us see scripture. Let the spirit guide us as we dive into this sacred but sometimes confusing and complicated documents. Lord, I ask that you give us the wisdom to be able to rightly divide your word and to remain faithful even when our own preferences might wanna lean in a different direction. Lord, thank you so much for the ministry of this podcast. We pray that people continue to have healing and continue to find themselves in a better place, both in the world and with you spiritually. In Jesus' name, amen. Amen. Thank you so much for coming on the show. God bless you. Sure thing. God bless you. Thank you for listening to the Wounds of the Faithful Podcast. If this episode has been helpful [00:48:00] to you, please hit the subscribe button and tell a friend. You could connect with us at DSW Ministries dot org where you'll find our blog, along with our Facebook, Twitter, and our YouTube channel links. Hope to see you next week.

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Welcome to the Speaking Podcast. Guest Maria Garcia shares her powerful story of resilience after a massive stroke at 25 and the long recovery that followed. Maria discusses relearning basic functions, writing her memoir Breaking Into Delight, and discovering a transformative nutritional approach years later that significantly improved her recovery. She now coaches others to reset their relationship with food and reclaim their health and purpose.   --- All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/⁠   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠   #mariagarcia #speaker #wildfit    Bio of Maria Garcia Maria Garcia is a powerful example of resilience and self-discovery. After earning double majors in Finance and International Business, she initially made her mark in the corporate world. But her path took an unexpected turn when a massive stroke altered her life forever. Through sheer determination and a long, challenging recovery, Maria emerged stronger, with a deeper sense of purpose.Maria channeled her transformative journey into her memoir, Breaking Into the Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation, sharing her journey and the lessons learned along the way. Almost a decade after the book's release, she discovered a groundbreaking nutritional methodology, which played a pivotal role in her continued recovery and personal transformation.Today, Maria is a passionate coach, committed to helping others navigate their own journeys of recovery and transformation. She specializes in guiding individuals to reset their relationship with food, unlocking profound shifts in their overall life experience. What we Discussed:   00:00 Intro   00:20 Who is Maria garcia   02:10 How she got ill   03:30 Organ donation company speaking to her family   04:40 What was going on in her head when she could not move for 2 weeks   05:30 Her 1st movement in her body   07:00 Getting scared when sh saw the Nurse walk in   07:50 Dr's do not always get it right   09:25 The Next stage after the hospital   10:30 Birth Control pills can be dangerous   12:30 When she went home in a wheelchair and diapers   14:15 What was going on in her head at this stage   15:20 How she got out of the wheel chair   16:10 How Yoga helped a lot   17:30 Investigating different ways to heal   18:53 How her family kept Hope Alive   20:05 Getting into Personal Development   23:52 The importance of rereading a good book   26:00 When she found an ad about Nutrition   28:25 Developing a career on Nutrition   30:13 How the Food has been made toxic   30:30 The Wheel of Health   32:30 People lost touch with Nature   33:23 How to find healthy food   35:00 The Food Pyramid was inverted   35:40 Listen to your body   36:50 Pringles are not healthy or safe   38:30 Pork and Chicken are not the best meat to eat   39:45 What has she seen of illnesses being cured   41:30 How I cured my back pain   43:30 How they create confusion with food   46:10 Her Book on the journey   48:00 How she got onto the speaking stage   49:40 Tapping into her intuition   55:00 Sometime the vitamin pills are not natural   How to Contact ⁠www.genuinelymaria.com⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-garcia-7273a8230/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565412543083 ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/genuinelymaria.wf/ ⁠ ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠  

Welcome to the Speaking Podcast. Guest Maria Garcia shares her powerful story of resilience after a massive stroke at 25 and the long recovery that followed.Maria discusses relearning basic functions, writing her memoir Breaking Into Delight, and discovering a transformative nutritional approach years later that significantly improved her recovery. She now coaches others to reset their relationship with food and reclaim their health and purpose.---All Episodes can be found at ⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ #mariagarcia #speaker #wildfit  Bio of Maria GarciaMaria Garcia is a powerful example of resilience and self-discovery. After earning double majors in Finance and International Business, she initially made her mark in the corporate world. But her path took an unexpected turn when a massive stroke altered her life forever. Through sheer determination and a long, challenging recovery, Maria emerged stronger, with a deeper sense of purpose.Maria channeled her transformative journey into her memoir, Breaking Into the Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation, sharing her journey and the lessons learned along the way. Almost a decade after the book's release, she discovered a groundbreaking nutritional methodology, which played a pivotal role in her continued recovery and personal transformation.Today, Maria is a passionate coach, committed to helping others navigate their own journeys of recovery and transformation. She specializes in guiding individuals to reset their relationship with food, unlocking profound shifts in their overall life experience. What we Discussed: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Who is Maria garcia 02:10 How she got ill03:30 Organ donation company speaking to her family04:40 What was going on in her head when she could not move for 2 weeks05:30 Her 1st movement in her body07:00 Getting scared when sh saw the Nurse walk in07:50 Dr's do not always get it right09:25 The Next stage after the hospital10:30 Birth Control pills can be dangerous12:30 When she went home in a wheelchair and diapers14:15 What was going on in her head at this stage15:20 How she got out of the wheel chair16:10 How Yoga helped a lot17:30 Investigating different ways to heal18:53 How her family kept Hope Alive20:05 Getting into Personal Development23:52 The importance of rereading a good book26:00 When she found an ad about Nutrition28:25 Developing a career on Nutrition30:13 How the Food has been made toxic30:30 The Wheel of Health32:30 People lost touch with Nature33:23 How to find healthy food35:00 The Food Pyramid was inverted35:40 Listen to your body36:50 Pringles are not healthy or safe38:30 Pork and Chicken are not the best meat to eat39:45 What has she seen of illnesses being cured41:30 How I cured my back pain43:30 How they create confusion with food46:10 Her Book on the journey48:00 How she got onto the speaking stage49:40 Tapping into her intuition55:00 Sometime the vitamin pills are not natural How to Contact www.genuinelymaria.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-garcia-7273a8230/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565412543083 https://www.instagram.com/genuinelymaria.wf/ ------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ 

Welcome to the Speaking Podcast. Guest Maria Garcia shares her powerful story of resilience after a massive stroke at 25 and the long recovery that followed. Maria discusses relearning basic functions, writing her memoir Breaking Into Delight, and discovering a transformative nutritional approach years later that significantly improved her recovery. She now coaches others to reset their relationship with food and reclaim their health and purpose.   --- All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/⁠   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠   #mariagarcia #speaker #wildfit    Bio of Maria Garcia Maria Garcia is a powerful example of resilience and self-discovery. After earning double majors in Finance and International Business, she initially made her mark in the corporate world. But her path took an unexpected turn when a massive stroke altered her life forever. Through sheer determination and a long, challenging recovery, Maria emerged stronger, with a deeper sense of purpose.Maria channeled her transformative journey into her memoir, Breaking Into the Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation, sharing her journey and the lessons learned along the way. Almost a decade after the book's release, she discovered a groundbreaking nutritional methodology, which played a pivotal role in her continued recovery and personal transformation.Today, Maria is a passionate coach, committed to helping others navigate their own journeys of recovery and transformation. She specializes in guiding individuals to reset their relationship with food, unlocking profound shifts in their overall life experience. What we Discussed:   00:00 Intro   00:20 Who is Maria garcia   02:10 How she got ill   03:30 Organ donation company speaking to her family   04:40 What was going on in her head when she could not move for 2 weeks   05:30 Her 1st movement in her body   07:00 Getting scared when sh saw the Nurse walk in   07:50 Dr's do not always get it right   09:25 The Next stage after the hospital   10:30 Birth Control pills can be dangerous   12:30 When she went home in a wheelchair and diapers   14:15 What was going on in her head at this stage   15:20 How she got out of the wheel chair   16:10 How Yoga helped a lot   17:30 Investigating different ways to heal   18:53 How her family kept Hope Alive   20:05 Getting into Personal Development   23:52 The importance of rereading a good book   26:00 When she found an ad about Nutrition   28:25 Developing a career on Nutrition   30:13 How the Food has been made toxic   30:30 The Wheel of Health   32:30 People lost touch with Nature   33:23 How to find healthy food   35:00 The Food Pyramid was inverted   35:40 Listen to your body   36:50 Pringles are not healthy or safe   38:30 Pork and Chicken are not the best meat to eat   39:45 What has she seen of illnesses being cured   41:30 How I cured my back pain   43:30 How they create confusion with food   46:10 Her Book on the journey   48:00 How she got onto the speaking stage   49:40 Tapping into her intuition   55:00 Sometime the vitamin pills are not natural   How to Contact ⁠www.genuinelymaria.com⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-garcia-7273a8230/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565412543083 ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/genuinelymaria.wf/ ⁠ ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠  

Episode SummaryI discuss why the skill of developing skills is more important now than ever, and how you can double down on building new skills now..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/609.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back! Today we're stepping into Week Two of your SMART fitness journey. If you made it through Week One, whether you crushed it or stumbled your way through WE'RE proud of you. Week One is about showing up. Week Two is about strengthening your streak.This is the week where excitement fades and routine begins. And that's not a bad thing, that's where real change happens. So today, we're talking about how to stay consistent, how to stay accountable, and how to keep your goals feeling doable instead of overwhelming.Also, here is the Week 2 Challenge!THE CHALLENGE: “3‑for‑5 Fitness Streak”For the next 5 days, complete any 3 fitness actions from this list:• A 15‑minute walk• A 10‑minute stretch session• A beginner workout video• Drinking an extra bottle of water• A 5‑minute breathing or mindfulness break• Tracking your meals or movement• Doing 20 squats, 20 wall push ups, or 20 calf raisesMix and match. Choose what fits your day.The goal is consistency, not intensity.Why this works:• It builds confidence• It strengthens your habit loop• It reduces the “all or nothing” mindset• It keeps fitness doableThree wins in five days — that's your streak. Tag us our social media so tag us @livetoprogress and use #3for5fitness #livetoprogress If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's working on their goals too. And get ready! Week Three is where we upgrade your consistency even more.That's all we got for today! So as always, thank you for taking time out of your Day to join us, hopefully you did it while in your car driving to work, or while sipping your marinated bean water, but whatever you chose to do while listening, just remember to chose to be kind to yourself and be kind to each-other. We need this now more than ever, be helpful, be useful and always be yourself unless you can be Batman.. then always be Batman, above all be the change you want to see in the world! See you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fittalk-with-coach-luis--3261827/support.TEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

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Episode SummaryI discuss David Goggins‘ latest book, Never Finished, and the immense impact it can have on every goal you set from here on out..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/608a.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to come back from JP Morgan with more than just a stack of business cards? In this timely episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Chris Yochim, a longtime JP Morgan Healthcare Conference insider. With more than three decades of experience leading partnering strategy at AstraZeneca and Zeneca, Chris shares a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how the world's most intense healthcare meeting really works—and how to prepare for it effectively. As JP Morgan approaches, Elaine and Chris break down what “success” looks like for different audiences, from academic tech transfer and startups to investors and large pharma. In this episode, you'll learn: How to define “winning” at JP Morgan based on your role—academic, startup, investor, or industry leader. Why preparation, flexibility, and memorable first impressions matter more than a full calendar of meetings. Practical tips for pitching, following up, and building long-term relationships before, during, and after the conference. Whether this is your first JP Morgan or your tenth, this episode offers actionable advice to help you navigate the chaos, build meaningful connections, and turn conversations into real momentum. Links: Check out the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference 2026. Connect with Chris Yochim and check out NIIMBL and AstraZeneca. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out EBD Group, RESI, and the Guide to JPM'26 app. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and Dennis Purcell, MBA. Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Episode SummaryI chat with Chris Bailey about his book, Intentional, and how we can finish the things we start..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/608.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back everyone! As you all know this Podcast's purpose is to be able to come together and talk about growth, courage, and the small steps that help us build a healthier, kinder life. We are your hosts today, Luis & Ashlee, and today we're diving into Week One of your SMART fitness goals, that crucial first stretch where excitement meets reality.If you've set fitness goals for the new year, this episode is for you. If you meant to set goals but haven't started yet, this episode is also for you.And if you're already feeling yourself slipping a little… you're definitely in the right place. Let's get into it. We'll go into "WHY WEEK ONE MATTERS" Week One is powerful. It sets the tone. It builds momentum. It teaches your brain, “Hey, we're doing this now.” But Week One is also where people tend to overdo it, burn out, or get discouraged. So today, we're going to slow it down and focus on SMART goals.Last week we touched on what those are, but just as a quick refresher here, smart goals that are: Specific / Measurable / Achievable / Relevant / Time‑bound and we're going to talk about how to stay accountable in a way that feels supportive, not stressful. Because fitness isn't punishment. It's a form of self‑respect."SETTING YOUR WEEK ONE SMART FITNESS GOAL"Let's walk through a simple Week One SMART goal. A lot of people start with something like: “I'm going to work out every day for an hour.” That sounds great… until life happens.A SMART Week One goal might look like: “For the next 7 days, I'll walk for 15 minutes, three times this week, to boost my energy and build consistency. ”Notice the difference: It's clear, It's doable, It's flexible, It builds confidence instead of pressure. Here are a few more. Week One SMART fitness goal examples: “I'll stretch for 5 minutes every morning before I check my phone.” “I'll drink one extra glass of water each day this week.” “I'll do a 10‑minute beginner workout on Tuesday and Thursday.” Week One is about showing up, not showing off.Let's dive into the next piece: "HOW TO TRACK YOUR FIRST WEEK" Tracking is where SMART goals come alive. It turns invisible effort into visible progress.Here are simple ways to track Week One:A calendar with check-marksA notes appA fitness appA whiteboardA sticky note on your mirrorThe method doesn't matter. What matters is that you can see your consistency. Because when you see progress, you want to keep going.Let's talk about "ACCOUNTABILITY WITHOUT SHAME". Let's talk accountability, the supportive kind, not the “beat yourself up” kind. Here are four ways to stay accountable in Week One:Choose an accountability partner who roots for youNot someone who pressures you. Someone who says, “How can I support you today?”Celebrate micro‑wins. Did you walk for 10 minutes instead of 15? That's still a win. You showed up.Adjust instead of abandoning. If your goal feels too big, shrink it. If it feels too small, grow it. Adjusting is not failing, it's strategizing.Use “habit anchors” Attach your fitness action to something you already do: After brushing your teeth → stretchAfter lunch → take a 10‑minute walkAfter work → fill your water bottleAnchors make habits automatic. aka habit stacking"WHAT TO EXPECT EMOTIONALLY IN WEEK ONE"Let's be real. Week One isn't just physical. It's emotional.You might feel:ExcitedNervousImpatientProudDoubtfulAll of the aboveThis is normal.Your brain is adjusting to a new pattern. Your body is waking up. Your mindset is shifting. So just give yourself grace guys..You're not supposed to be perfect... you're supposed to be present."A QUICK GUIDED REFLECTION"Take a breath with me. Think about the fitness goal you set. Now ask yourself:Why does this matter to me?How do I want to feel at the end of this week?What's one small action I can take today to support that feeling?Hold onto that answer. That's your anchor.If you're starting your fitness journey this week, I'm proud of you. If you're restarting, I'm proud of you too and if you're listening because you want to feel inspired again… you're already on your way. Thanks for joining us today on the Podcast!If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's setting their own goals this year.And remember — kindness, consistency, and small steps will take you farther than perfection ever will. So as always be kind to yourself and everyone else, be that change you want to see in the world and keep being You!See you next time! Tip of the Day:Week One is about building trust with yourself. Every small step counts. Every checkmark matters. Every moment you choose to show up, even for five minutes, is a victory.Shoutouts! IG: Elite Bookkeeping & Accounting Service @elite.bookkeeping.llcFacebook: Elite.Bookkeeping.LLCTEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

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In this exclusive conversation from a16z's Bio and Health BUILD Summit, founding partner Ben Horowitz sits down with general partner Jorge Conde. Originally released in August 2023, the episode covers everything from the inspiration behind Ben's book The Hard Thing About Hard Things and how the open internet was secured, to the difference between wartime and peacetime CEOs, what it really means to scale culture, and how bio and healthcare innovation differs from other forms of technology.Ben's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205 Resources:Follow Ben on Twitter: https://x.com/bhorowitzFollow Jorge on Twitter: https://x.com/jorgecondebio Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest episode of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast explores Liberation Magic. We talk about magic and manifestation, and how it can genuinely shift your life. It’s time to move beyond rules and “doing it right” to reconnect with your spiritual core. This conversation with Maritza Schafer, founder of Bruja School, is one of those grounding and warm reminders that magic isn't something you learn, but something you remember. Manifesting Myth Trips People Up Have you ever been told that you're “not manifesting correctly,” and that's why what you want hasn't shown up yet? What a horrible and discouraging message which could make you  want to give up entirely. I remember when someone said it to me! That's why Maritza offers Liberation Magic — a way of working with magic that frees you from the metaphysical industry's criticism, rules, and the idea that you're somehow doing it wrong. Liberation magic invites you to return to your intuition, your energy, and your deeper spiritual truth. When things aren't moving in your life, it's rarely because you're broken or incapable. More often, it's because we've been trying to create from the surface instead of from connection. Liberation magic asks you to slow down, drop beneath the noise, and listen for the wisdom that's already guiding you. Magic – Technology for Transformation So what is magic, really? Maritza describes it beautifully as “a technology for transformation.” It's a collection of tools, practices, and spiritual intentions that help shift what feels stuck and invites something new to emerge. Magic is far more than passive wishing. It's intentional, soulful participation with life's energy! When you merge a spiritual component with your intentions, something softens and opens. The process doesn't feel heavy or forced. Your desires have a way of coming into being because they're rooted in alignment, not effort alone. Think of it as learning to see your life through a spiritual lens where intention matters, energy matters, and presence itself becomes powerful. Mystical Garlic Planting I told a story about using magic when I planted my garlic this fall. Right from the start, When I planted the garlic, I didn't just push cloves into the soil, fertilize, water, and walk away. I planted at twilight — that quiet, liminal space between day and night, when the veil feels thinner. Then, I connected with the land and greeted the spirits and elemental forces. Next, I offered gratitude and asked to collaborate with them as the garden begins it's cycle of growth again. The reason is not because someone told me that's how it's done or good to do. This is how I live when I'm tuned into nature. As I listen to spirit and connect with my own inner knowing, everything comes alive. And that's the heart of liberation magic – where magic and manifestation meet. It’s not dones as a technique, but as a connection to spirit and life itself. Magic as a Way of Life Magic isn't only something you use when you want something to change. It can be how you move through the world. Maritza encourages her students to deepen their awareness of the moment they're in — the energy, the land, the subtle signals that are always communicating with us. That might look like ritual or meditation. You might simply notice your breath while you're standing at the sink or looking out a window. When spirituality becomes woven into daily life, you begin to move with the rhythms of the earth instead of against them. Challenges don't disappear, but your relationship to them changes. You meet life with more grace, more steadiness, and more trust. Remember the Magic Many people are drawn to magic because something feels missing. Maritza about this clearly —longing is often a call back to spiritual connection that's been overshadowed by responsibility, expectation, and noise. As you reconnect, you remember something essential. You are not separate from spirit, but part of it. Remembering brings a deep sense of belonging and the awareness that you are a magical being with access to far more wisdom than you might imagine. Let Go of “Should” and Find What's True One of the most liberating aspects of Maritza's work is releasing the burden of expectation. There is no single right way to practice magic. No gold star for doing it perfectly. No spiritual hierarchy. Your path is sacred because it's your own. When students let go of comparison and external judgment, they often feel an enormous sense of relief. Magic becomes about self-discovery instead of performance. Confidence grows naturally when you stop trying to meet someone else's definition of spiritual correctness. Walking Your Own Spiritual Path Liberation magic doesn't require elaborate rituals or rigid structures. It asks for awareness. By understanding your energy and setting intention with presence, magic can move through your everyday life — in conversations, decisions, and quiet moments of choice. One of the greatest gifts of a spiritual path is realizing that the power you've been seeking has been with you all along. Each step taken with awareness makes the next one clearer, lighter, and more enchanted. Energy Awareness as a Path to Freedom At the heart of liberation magic is energetic awareness. When you learn to notice energy, both yours and the space around you, you gain the power to choose. Simple practices like pausing, breathing, and checking in with yourself can shift everything. Imagine a stressful moment. Now, instead of reacting, you can simply stop, breathe, and notice what's present. That awareness alone can move you from chaos into calm, from contraction into clarity. Living an Empowered, Magical Life Ultimately, liberation magic is about feeling empowered. It strengthens your spiritual connection and reminds you of your place within the larger web of life. From that place, change becomes possible through alignment. Magic isn't something you do once in a while. As Maritza so beautifully teaches, it's a way of living. You trust your gut, cut through the noise, and allow life to work with you instead of against you. Honestly, that's the kind of magic I want for everyone. BIO – Maritza Schafer Maritza Schafer is the founder of the Bruja School where she teaches the Liberation Magic Method. Her teaching centers around a simple premise. The secret to life and everything you truly want is spiritual connection, free from religious trauma and new age bs. Grounded in her indigenous Chilean and Mediterranean lineage. Maritza blends ancestral wisdom with practical coaching. She equips people with powerful spiritual tools and real magic to create meaningful lives and bring transformation in their communities. Website & Social Media Website: https://BrujaSchool.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritza.a.schafer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritza.a.schafer/ Pinterest: https://mx.pinterest.com/bruja_lunasol/ The post The Extraordinary Way Magic Can Free Up Your Life appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

Episode SummaryI share my favorite top 10 productivity books for high achievers who want to optimize their time..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/607a.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get 200 business ideas here: https://clickhubspot.com/fda Episode 779: Sam Parr ( ⁠https://x.com/theSamParr⁠ ) and Shaan Puri ( ⁠https://x.com/ShaanVP⁠ ) talk to Alex Smereczniak( https://x.com/AlexfromFranzy ) about one of the most overlooked paths to wealth creation.  Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (2:21) Turning $2K into $400K revenue (8:48) A case for franchising (10:56) The blueprint (16:02) How one operator opened 100 franchises (23:43) Another Nine (30:19) Waterloo Turf (33:47) PopUp Bagels (36:36) Red Flags (41:10) Nothing Bundt Cakes, Crumbl Cookie, home services (46:06) Garage Kings (50:15) Senior care (51:52) Funeral homes, crime scene clean up, pet cremation (55:24) Red flags (1:02:21) The Flynn Group — Links: • Franzy - https://franzy.com/  • WakeWash - https://wakewashwfu.com/  • Dave's Hot Chicken - https://daveshotchicken.com/  • Another Nine - https://anothernine.com/  • Waterloo Turf - https://waterlooturf.com/  • PopUp Bagels - https://www.popupbagels.com/  • Roark Capital - https://www.roarkcapital.com/  • Nothing Bundt Cakes - https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/  • Benjamin Franklin Plumbing - https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/  • Garage Kings - https://garagekings.com/  • Bio 1 - https://bio1sd.com/  • Aftermath - https://aftermath.com/  • Flynn Group - https://flynn.com/  — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano //

Show Notes:In this deeply reflective episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin visits lifelong New Yorker Tony Stewart, who shares an intimate story of love, creativity, and grief. Tony recounts meeting his wife, Lynn Kotula—an accomplished painter—and building a life together rooted in art, exploration, and storytelling. He opens up about Lynn’s cancer diagnosis, the emotional and practical realities of caregiving, and the profound ways illness reshapes relationships. Through honesty and vulnerability, Tony reflects on grief, resilience, and how sharing personal stories—through writing and community—can become a powerful tool for healing and connection in the aftermath of loss. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of serious illness, caregiving, and grief. Listener discretion is advised.     Key Takeaways:● The podcast’s mission centers on courage, vulnerability, and the power of personal storytelling.● Tony shares his life story and relationship with his wife, Lynn, and their shared experiences in New York City.● Reflections on city life versus country life and how place shapes identity.● The story of how Tony and Lynn met, including their age difference and creative partnership.● Lynn’s career as an artist and the challenges she faced in the art world.● Tony’s background in filmmaking and software development at the intersection of creativity and technology.● The impact of Lynn’s cancer diagnosis on their marriage and daily life.● Using CaringBridge to communicate updates and maintain social connection during illness.● The emotional toll of caregiving and the importance of honest communication.● Storytelling as a means of processing grief and fostering understanding.     Interview recorded in New York City.     Tony Stewart’s Bio:Tony Stewart has led a multifaceted career spanning film, technology, and storytelling. He has made award-winning films for colleges and universities, written software praised by The New York Times and The New York Daily News, designed a grants-management system used by three of the world’s five largest charities, and led the development of an international standard for advertising transaction messaging. Tony is the author of the memoir Carrying the Tiger, which won two Gold Medals at the 2025 Global Book Awards. Inspired by the healing process of writing his memoir, Tony studied with David Kessler and is now a Certified Grief Educator. He and his late wife, painter Lynn Kotula, traveled extensively through India and Southeast Asia, embracing local cultures, food, and life off the beaten path. Today, Tony continues to share stories that explore love, loss, and resilience.     Connect with Tony Stewart:

Unlocking the Power of Healing: A Journey Through Bio Scalar EnergyIn a world where holistic health is gaining momentum, the conversation between Grandpa Bill and Tam Veilleux offers a refreshing dive into the transformative power of the healing spa and energy enhancement systems. This episode sheds light on the benefits of bio scalar waves, emphasizing the importance of detoxification and energy balance.The Healing Spa ExperienceTam Veilleux shares her personal journey of owning a healing spa, where the focus is on rejuvenating the body and mind through innovative energy enhancement systems. These systems utilize bio scalar waves, which are believed to promote holistic health by enhancing the body's natural energy fields.Detoxification and Energy BalanceA key takeaway from the episode is the emphasis on detoxification. Tam V explains how regular detox programs can help cleanse the body of toxins, allowing for better energy flow and overall wellness. The healing spa experience is designed to support this process, offering a sanctuary for those seeking to restore balance and vitality.As the conversation unfolds, it's clear that the healing spa and energy enhancement systems offer a unique approach to health and wellness. By focusing on detoxification, energy balance, and the power of bioscalar waves, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in exploring holistic health.Subscribe NowStay tuned for more enlightening discussions on holistic health and wellness. Subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode!

Episode SummaryI chat with my wife Tessa about the last year, including many of our biggest wins and toughest challenges..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/607.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welp, it's almost 2026! Today we're breaking down how to set New Year's goals that actually stick, without pressure, guilt, or perfectionism. Just clarity, compassion, and small steps forward.Let's jump in!Step 1: WHAT MAKES A GOAL SMARTSMART goals are:• Specific• Measurable• Achievable• Relevant• Time‑boundMost goals fail because they're too vague. “Get healthier,” “be more confident,” “save money” — great intentions, zero clarity. SMART goals give you a roadmap instead of a wish.Step 2: THE KINDER APPROACHBefore you set any goal, ask yourself:• Does this goal come from pressure or from purpose?• Does it make my life heavier or lighter?• Is this something I want, or something I think I should want?When your goals come from self‑compassion, they last longer.Step 3: QUICK SMART GOAL EXAMPLESLet's take “I want to get healthier.”SMART version:“For the next 30 days, I'll walk 10 minutes a day to boost my energy.”Or “I want to be more confident.”SMART version:“Every Monday, I'll write down one thing I did well that week.”Small. Clear. Doable.Step 4: MICRO‑GOALSMicro‑goals are tiny actions that build momentum:• Drink one extra glass of water• Read for five minutes• Clean one drawer• Spend 10 minutes on a creative projectThese small wins build trust with yourself — and trust fuels consistency.Step 5: ACCOUNTABILITY WITHOUT SHAMEAccountability doesn't have to feel like judgment. It can be supportive:• Share your goal with someone who roots for you• Track progress visually• Celebrate tiny wins, you can do this by tracking what you are doing, whether with an app or journal etc• Adjust the goal when life changes, life is what happens on the way to your plans, so learn to pivot! you only fail when you quit, so don't...Accountability should feel like partnership, not pressure.As you step into the new year, remember: you don't need a new version of yourself — just a clearer, kinder plan for the version you already are. If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's setting goals too. And if you're working on your own SMART goals, I'd love to hear them. See you next time!TEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

Episode SummaryI discuss how to optimize your daily routines and become more productive than you could imagine!.Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/606c.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode SummaryI discuss the pivotal choices you will face in life, and how to navigate them with confidence..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/606b.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode SummaryI discuss the crazy reality that I have been in 4 no-fault car accidents in the last 6 years, and how I deal with the unpredictability of life..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/606xp.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more!Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium.Perks from Our SponsorsStuff → Get 50% off your first year with code MIRACLEClickUp → Use my code MIRACLE to get 15% off all AI add ons.Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast.Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club!.The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle.Connect on Social MediaLinkedIn • Facebook Group • Instagram.About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio.Questions?Contact Jeff.© 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.