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At a time when democracies seem paralyzed by fear and populations are turning inward, award-winning journalist John Kampfner has travelled to ten countries confronting our shared challenges with bravery and imagination.  From Japan's inter-generational care system to Moroccan solar panels in the Sahara creating clean energy, John Kampfner's new book Braver New World explores how countries across the globe are solving the most pressing problems.  To discuss the finding in his book, John will join us at the Royal Society of Arts for a conversation with The Observer Editor-in-Chief, James Harding, and former UK Foreign Secretary, David Miliband.  Join us for an evening of ideas and discussion on how we can learn from others to build a better society.   Speakers: John Kampfner, Journalist David Miliband, Former UK Foreign Secretary Chair: James Harding, The Observer Editor-in-Chief Donate to the RSA: https://thersa.co/3ZyPOEa Become an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueemb Follow RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/ Like RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/ Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYU Join our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join

Morning Mantra: "Always remember you are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, SMARTER than you think, and more BEAUTIFUL than you ever imagined."We are what we think we are - that's how powerful our thoughts can be.  They are the architects of our self image, our actions and our life.So if you change the way you think, you can change your life.   Think good thoughts about yourself.  Think about a time you were brave.Think about a time you were strong.Think of how you worked something out.Think how lucky you are to be here now.Think about things you are grateful for.Think about ways you help others.Think about how good life can be.#BeCarefulOfHowYouThink  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #InspirationalQuotes

Most adults think leadership comes later. Leah Ellis proves it starts early and we're the ones getting in the way. In this episode, Leah shares how kids naturally think like entrepreneurs, why we accidentally train confidence out of them, and what happens when you stop saying "no" and start asking better questions. From kids solving real-world problems to influencing legislation, this conversation flips the script on leadership, confidence, and growth. We also dive into how adults can relearn curiosity, decision-making, and courage by watching how kids approach the world. If you're leading a team, raising kids, or just trying to think bigger again, this episode will challenge how you see leadership entirely. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Cold Start & Intro 00:04:48 – The Porch Pirate Problem (Kids Solve It Better)  00:08:41 – Why Pushing Back Builds Stronger Thinkers 00:10:42 – When Kids Start Believing "I Can't" 00:13:16 – Why Asking "How?" Changes Everything 00:16:35 – The Tree Story: What Happens When You Don't Say No 00:28:55 – Confidence Killers & Leadership Lessons 00:29:37 – The "Children Are the Future" Lie 00:30:24 – The Leadership Mistake Adults Make Daily 00:31:12 – What Adults Can Learn About Fearlessness 00:32:48 – Kids, Confidence & Taking Bigger Chances 00:34:37 – Why Teaching Kids Leadership Actually Matters: The Society of Child Entrepreneurs Websites: societyofchildentrepreneurs.org, skool.com/socecircle, bit.ly/m/SoCEHub Instagram: instagram.com/societyofchildentrepreneurs Facebook: facebook.com/SocietyofChildEntrepreneurs

On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. Today we're stepping into the studio with a guest to explore what it really means to trust yourself, dismantle habits, and make braver, more embodied art. Welcome choreographer, director, educator and author … Alexandra Beller.Alexandra's Website@alexandrabellerdances on InstagramAlexandra on YouTubeAlexandra's Facebook pageLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexandra-beller-0a56a57A former member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, she is now the Artistic Director of Alexandra Beller/Dances, having created more than 40 dance theater works internationally.Her teaching spans Princeton University, the Laban Institute, and residencies around the globe. In theater, she's worked Off-Broadway and regionally, with credits including Lincoln Center and A.R.T.Alexandra is currently writing two books:The Embodied Conductor (Meredith Music, 2025) andThe Anatomy of Art (Bloomsbury, 2026).Her work blends somatic practice, rigorous inquiry, and creative freedom to help artists deepen their process and unlock new possibilities.1 — The Creative Process as a Living PracticeAlexandra, you've spent decades inside the creative process — as performer, choreographer, director, and educator. What inspired you to write a book about the creative process now, and what do you hope artists take away from it?Follow-up:The Anatomy of Art reads like a field guide for creative life — part poetic meditation, part practical workbook — with chapters on Time, Space, Meaning, Relationship, Process, Material, and more. Each section offers inquiry prompts, embodiment exercises, and devising practices that help artists reconnect to their sensory intelligence and personal voice.You also weave in contributions from seminal voices like Anne Bogart and Deborah Hay, folding perspectives from across disciplines and generations into the book.Can you share how you designed The Anatomy of Art to live at that intersection of instinct and analysis — and why it felt important to create something that offers rigorous tools while still honoring the mystery of making?2 — Trust, Doubt, and Creative CourageYou speak often about trusting yourself in the creative process. That sounds simple — but it's incredibly difficult in practice.What does it really mean to trust yourself as an artist — and how do creatives actually begin to do that?Optional follow-up:What role does doubt play? Is it something to eliminate — or something to work with?3 — Structure and FreedomYou work with systems like Laban and Bartenieff — which are rigorous, structured methodologies — yet your approach is also deeply poetic and personal.How do you balance structure and freedom in your work?And more broadly, how can artists use structure without becoming constrained by it?4 — Dismantling Habits & Artistic ReinventionYou talk about dismantling habits — creatively and personally.Why is breaking creative habits so essential for growth?What happens if we don't?Follow-up:Is there a connection between the parts of ourselves we hide and the habits we form in our art?5 — Joy, Burnout & Staying PorousArtists often struggle with burnout, pressure, comparison, and the fear of not being “enough.”How can artists stay porous and brave without becoming overwhelmed?And how do we create conditions for joy — especially in careers that can feel filled with struggle?Key themes:• The body as intelligence• Trust as a practice, not a personality trait• Structure as a container for freedom• Dismantling habits to create braver work• Joy as a discipline

Jessie Krebs spent her early life escaping into the wilderness — not for adventure, but for safety. Childhood abuse, a body that didn't feel safe around people, a military career that taught her everything except how to trust herself. What the outdoors gave her was the one thing she couldn't find anywhere else: the feeling of just being a creature on the planet.In this conversation, HeatherAsh and Jessie talk about what really happens when women step into the wild — and why it's so much less about survival skills and so much more about remembering who they are. Jessie is a SERE instructor, wilderness therapy veteran, and Alone Season 9 contestant who has spent decades watching women walk into her programs with their eyes on the ground and walk out standing tall.They get into why women have been trained to see nature as dangerous, how patriarchy and fear of wilderness are the same story, what bow drill fire has to do with your emotional patterns, and why Jessie's three rules for surviving any emergency apply just as well to your life at home.Episode Highlights:How childhood sexual abuse sent Jessie outside — and why the wilderness was the only place that felt safeThe military, SERE training, and the unlikely path from introvert to instructorWhat wilderness therapy actually looks like — and what 11 years of it taught Jessie about masks, patterns, and healingWhy women arrive in Jessie's programs feeling incapable and what happens when someone puts a rope in their handsThe statistics nobody talks about: why the bear isn't what you should be afraid ofJessie's 46 days on Alone Season 9 and the TV show Braver for teensThe three survival rules that work in the backcountry and in your office: relax, signal, insulateResources & Links:Learn more about Jessie and her courses:https://www.owlsskills.com/Follow Jessie on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/owls.skills/Meet Jessie KrebsJessie Krebs has spent her life finding her way back to the wild. What began as a child's escape from abuse became a calling — through 11 years as a wilderness therapy field guide, a career as an Air Force SERE instructor, and now as the founder of O.W.L.S. Skills (Outdoorsy Women Learning Survival), where she teaches women and underrepresented communities how to handle real emergencies in real wilderness.She has appeared on History's Alone Season 9 and National Geographic's Mygrations, taught on MasterClass, and leads everything from single-day courses to multi-week expeditions. Her guiding conviction: the wilderness doesn't judge — and in that freedom, people heal things they didn't even know needed healing.

Yamina Bibi is an award-winning former Acting Deputy Headteacher and English Teacher from London.  She is currently Education Project Specialist at Chiltern Learning Trust and The Chartered College of Teaching, and a freelance consultant and coach. Alongside this work, Yamina is co-founder of South Asian Educators' Network, a Diverse Educator Associate and a #WomenEd Network Leader. Yamina is the author of The Little Guide for Teachers: Thriving in Your First Years of Teaching. In this episode, Yamina discusses her book, The Little Guide for Teachers: Thriving in Your First Years of Teaching, and how she was inspired to write it… overcoming her inner critic… the importance of trying to be a positive voice, a positive role model to young people, and the lasting effect that our conversations with them might have… gratitude for fellow teachers, mentors, and coaches who supported and encouraged her early in her career… the reminder that we do not need to prove ourselves to anyone… #WomenEd, a global, grassroots organization, founded in England, that supports women in education, at whatever stage they are in their career or in their leadership journey, encouraging them to be 10% Braver!… her role as a #WomenEd Network Leader in London… how much she loves coaching others… the significance of her decision to leave full-time senior leadership in school to work as a consultant… urging us to invest in ourselves and in our mental health… figuring out what work-life harmony is for her… and the advice to “Surround yourself with people who will say your name in a room full of opportunities, but who will also challenge you, who will also guide you, who will also advocate for you.”

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les systèmes de défense antiaérienne autour des résidences de Vladimir et Poutine et la tournée africaine du pape Louis XIV. Détroit d'Ormuz : la Chine parvient-elle à braver le blocus américain ?   Depuis la mise en place du blocus américain, lundi 13 avril 2026, plusieurs navires sont parvenus à traverser le détroit d'Ormuz. C'est notamment le cas de plusieurs pétroliers chinois d'un bateau chinois, le Rich Starry, premier pétrolier à franchir le détroit, puis à traverser le golfe Persique, moins de 24 heures après la mise en place du blocus américain par Donald Trump. Que sait-on de ce pétrolier ? Comment a-t-il pu franchir le détroit malgré le blocus américain ? Avec Clea Broadhurst, correspondante permanente de RFI à Pékin.    Russie : pourquoi Vladimir Poutine renforce-t-il sa sécurité ?   Selon le journal ukrainien, le Kyiv Post, images satellites à l'appui, le Kremlin a installé sept nouvelles tours équipées de systèmes de défense aérienne Pantsir autour de la résidence secondaire de Vladimir Poutine, à Valdaï, dans le nord-ouest du pays. Ce qui porte à 27 le nombre de systèmes de défense aérienne installés dans cette immense propriété. En quoi consiste ce dispositif ? Le président russe a-t-il raison de craindre une attaque ciblée ?  Avec Cyrille Bret, géopoliticien, maître de conférences à Sciences Po Paris, chercheur associé spécialiste de la Russie et de l'Europe orientale à l'Institut Jacques Delors.   Pape Léon XIV : une tournée africaine historique ?   Algérie, Cameroun, Angola, Guinée équatoriale... Depuis le 13 avril 2026, le pape Léon XIV effectue son premier grand voyage en Afrique. Sa tournée sur le continent passera donc par quatre pays, soit 18 000 kilomètres parcourus en onze jours. Sur quels critères le souverain pontife a-t-il choisi les États visités, notamment l'Algérie, pays majoritairement musulman ? Pourquoi le continent africain est-il stratégique pour le Vatican ? Pape Léon XIV : la nouvelle cible de Donald Trump ?   « Je ne suis pas un grand fan du pape Léon », a déclaré Donald Trump sur son réseau social, Truth Social. Le président américain lui reproche d'être « faible face à la criminalité » et d'avoir un jugement « catastrophique » en matière de politique étrangère, l'accusant notamment de soutenir le programme nucléaire iranien et de s'être opposé à l'intervention américaine au Venezuela. Pourquoi le président américain s'en prend-il au pape ? Léon XIV représente-t-il une menace pour Washington ?   Avec Jean-Baptiste Noé, historien, rédacteur en chef de la revue Conflits.

One hundred episodes.In this milestone episode, Danielle Black does something she has never quite done before - she tells the full truth about where this work came from, what it has cost, and why she hasn't walked away.More than seventeen years ago, Danielle was a young mother with a 12-month-old son. She was told by a family lawyer to agree to the 50/50 care arrangements that her abusive ex was demanding. She developed C-PTSD. She kept her phone on silent for a decade because the sound of a message arriving triggered a full panic response. And through all of it, she performed 'reasonableness' - because that was what the professionals, and the system, rewarded.This episode is honest about what has changed in the Australian family law system since then. And equally honest about what hasn't.In this episode Danielle covers:What the family law system was like 17 years ago - and what it looks like nowWhy legislative change and practice change are not the same thingThe invisible architecture of what Danielle has built - and why boundaries are not a failure of dedicationWhy she didn't burn it down when she wanted toA direct message to the parent who is where she was seventeen years agoThis is not a highlight reel. It is a reckoning - and a declaration.This episode also marks the debut of Stronger, Braver, Together - the second original anthem created exclusively for the Post-Separation Abuse Podcast and Danielle Black Coaching. Written for every parent who has carried more than they should, who has learned to move with clarity rather than chaos, and who is choosing to build rather than burn - this song closes Episode 100 as it should be closed. Not with noise, but with quiet strength.As always, this episode is not legal advice and not therapy.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

Atiyah Harmon is a Social Impact Strategist and Founder & Executive Director Black Girls Love Math, a mission-driven organization that eliminates gender and racial inequalities in math for all who identify as Black girls in grades K-12. Atiyah shared her origin story and more on the podcast with Michael Schweisheimer.

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You can feel it when life gets too crowded with roles: mom, partner, caretaker, employee, planner. The calendar stays full, but you start to wonder where you went. That's why this conversation with Doni Belau, founder of Girl's Guide to the World, hits so hard. She shares what happened when she finally took a month to travel on her own and discovered something simple and life-changing: she could enjoy her own company again, make choices on the fly, and come home stronger.We get practical about solo travel for women and why “going alone” is often less about loneliness and more about reclaiming agency. Doni explains how women-only group tours can be the perfect first step if you want independence without the stress of handling every detail, especially the dreaded solo dinner table. We also talk about the psychology of travel, including the power of a pattern interrupt, how new places force your brain to wake up, and why connection and community are central to women's wellness travel.Safety comes up too, with real talk about media-driven fear, naming specific risks, and planning with data and common sense. Doni shares her love for Japan, her complicated relationship with India, and how meaningful itineraries can include culture, conversation, and supporting women entrepreneurs around the world. If you're craving confidence, clarity, and a push toward your next chapter, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find it.Find all of The Girl's Guide to the World Tours:https://www.girlsguidetotheworld.com/Resources & LinksApply for 1:1 travel coaching with Cheryl:https://cherylbeckesch.com/workwithme/Coaching InvitationIf you're feeling drawn toward solo travel but unsure where to begin, this is something I support women with through 1:1 coaching. Together we can explore what kind of travel experience fits your season of life and create a thoughtful plan that reflects the woman you are becoming.https://cherylbeckesch.com/workwithme/ Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.comhello@cherylbeckesch.comInstagram @solotraveladventures50

Send us Fan MailAir horns, a packed arena, and a mom who never thought she'd wear a swimsuit on stage, then did it anyway. We're joined by Caitlyn Vogel, a racer from Pennsylvania and a powerhouse in the women in motorsports community, to unpack what the Motorama pageant is actually like and why she keeps coming back for the friendships, the growth, and the chance to set an example for young drivers watching from the stands.Caitlyn shares how losing more than 100 pounds changed her health and her mindset, and how she used motorsports pageants to prove a bigger point at home: confidence is built by doing the scary thing. We talk through the judging rounds (including the closed interview, sportswear, and swimwear), the very real criticism pageants can attract, and what it means to represent racing with purpose instead of chasing attention.We also go deeper into what matters most to Caitlyn's family: giving back. From Motorama fundraising for an autism school playground to launching her Fearless and Fuel brand with a goal to sponsor youth racers, her focus stays on opportunity, sportsmanship, and life lessons beyond winning. And you'll hear about Lizzie's Snuggles for Clefts, the family's effort to support cleft lip and palate families with care packages and ongoing advocacy, all rooted in the same racing community that showed up for them first.Subscribe, share this with a racing friend, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of women in motorsports, youth racing, and real-world impact.Support the showFACEBOOK:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/https://www.patreon.com/posts/womens-network-144773298X: https://x.com/IWMANationFACEBOOK Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/melinda.ann.russell

Mckayla Warwick is Executive Director of Collective Climb a nonprofit that focuses on restorative justice in the BIPOC community. She shared the origin story of Collective Climb and it's rocky road to existence.

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What if confidence isn't something you're born with—but something you can train? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Avik, we explore how mindset coaching can transform performance, leadership, and self-belief. Guest Janet Dickey, a field hockey coach with 35 years of experience, shares how she built championship teams by focusing on confidence, culture, and mental resilience. This conversation is for coaches, athletes, parents, and anyone who struggles with self-doubt or pressure. You'll hear practical tools—from mindset resets to team culture strategies—that help people show up fully, even when confidence feels shaky. About the Guest: Janet Dickey is a professional mindset coach, creator of the Build to Compete mindset blueprint, and longtime head field hockey coach at Westbrook High School. Over 35 years, she has led teams to multiple honors and built a culture centered on confidence and resilience. Episode Chapters: 00:03:39 – Why confidence is a trainable skill 00:07:34 – The turning point that changed Janet's coaching approach 00:11:07 – Confidence vs. comparison in the social media era 00:13:00 – The BRAVER mindset reset technique 00:16:11 – Turning a small team into champions 00:18:38 – Helping underperforming athletes rediscover belief 00:26:09 – A simple mantra for everyday resilience Key Takeaways: Confidence grows through practice, support, and mindset tools—not personality. Create distraction-free environments where athletes can focus and reset mentally. Use simple frameworks like breathing, affirmations, visualization, and reset cues. Celebrate small wins publicly to reinforce belief within the team. Coaches should guide athletes to become problem-solvers, not just followers. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.victorymindsets.com Email: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Overcoming fear in midlife can be challenging. My guest, Louisa Swaden, is living proof that the second half of life can be the start of something extraordinary.  After turning 50, Louisa began saying yes to things that once felt impossible — setting land speed records on sand, racing at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats, and riding across Namibia as part of a conservation effort with Rally for Rangers. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-448-overcoming-fear-and-living-a-braver-life-after-50-with-louisa-swaden/

Tamica Tanksley is a podcast host, Keynote Speaker Equity & Impact Advocate, Nonprofit Leader, and an Award-Winning Storyteller. She showed her prowess winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Today as Program Director at Compass Pro Bono she specializes in connecting nonpofits and businesses to help build strong communities. She spoke about this and more on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity's PHLanthropy Week

We explore how contemplative practice and bold artistic expression strengthen each other, using Anne Cushman's story to map a path from silence to color and back again. Six shared principles offer practical tools to make space, feel more, and create with less fear.• the roller skating dream as a symbol of inner conflict between sage and trickster• how Spirit Rock integrated silence with painting, writing, and movement• creativity as reclamation over talent, and process-focused training• mindfulness boosting divergent thinking, focus, and resilience• six principles: space, body, emotions, sacred time, golden thread, letting go• simple tactics for tiny sacred windows and playful practice• how to approach scary material with gentle bravery and protection• presence as the common thread that unites art and awakening• next steps: process-first teachers, online workshops with Anne CushmanAnd if this conversation has sparked something in you and you're looking for practical next steps, Ann Cushman actually teaches online. She does half day and day-long events combining meditation, writing, movement.www.AnneCushman.comSupport the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

Tamica Tanksley is a podcast host, Keynote Speaker Equity & Impact Advocate, Nonprofit Leader, and an Award-Winning Storyteller. She showed her prowess winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Today as Program Director at Compass Pro Bono she specializes in connecting nonpofits and businesses to help build strong communities. She spoke about this and more on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity's PHLanthropy Week

Send us a textIn this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome the talented Christina Braver, an author who masterfully blends her background in clinical psychology with her passion for steamy contemporary romance. Christina shares her journey from therapist to novelist, detailing how her love for romance novels inspired her to write stories that not only entertain but also educate readers about intimacy and sexuality. We dive into the evolution of the romance genre, discussing how it has become more inclusive and diverse, breaking away from outdated stereotypes. Christina provides insight into the creative process behind her steamy scenes, emphasizing the importance of realistic portrayals of intimacy and the challenges faced by her characters. She also addresses the misconceptions surrounding male characters in romance and the need for more authentic representations. Tune in to discover how reading romance can enhance our understanding of relationships and sexual health, and learn more about Christina's upcoming projects, including her new YouTube channel dedicated to sex education. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that encourages us all to embrace the power of love and connection. Explore Christina's work at www.christinabraver.comOn the Balance Sheet®Interviewing executives from community banks and credit unions about key economic issues.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

The storm is coming. You can feel it—not just outside, but everywhere. Schools closing. Churches canceling. Flights disappearing from the board like magic tricks gone wrong. We're all being gently (or not so gently) told: stay home, stay put, stay warm. Which is exactly what I'm doing—sitting in my little radio studio, which also happens to be a television studio, a video studio, and a worldwide broadcasting station. No tower. No transmitter building. No million-dollar equipment. Just a good microphone, a decent camera, an internet connection, and a lifetime spent loving radio. I started in the kind of radio that had mystery and majesty—big towers, humming transmitters, and studios that felt like sacred ground. There was romance in it. There still is. Old radio guys even swap pictures of their favorite towers now, like proud grandparents showing photos of the grandkids. Guilty as charged. But radio has changed. And in some wonderful ways, it's come home. Now, during a snowstorm, you can sit in your own house and be on the radio. You can speak to the world from a spare bedroom, a basement, or a corner of the living room—just like I'm doing right now. And that matters, because a lot of people have something to say, something to sing, something to teach, or some wisdom worth sharing. They just needed permission and a microphone. Which brings me to the storm—and the pause it gives us. When weather forces us to slow down, it also gives us space to think. To read. To pray. To wonder a little about the life we're living… and the life we still want to live. I've made a commitment that 2026 is going to matter. I want it to be significant—for my family, my community, and the people kind enough to listen in on my life and work. And as I was sitting here waiting for the storm, seven simple words came to mind. Not fancy words. Not complicated words. Just honest ones. Here they are. Don't rush past them. Let each one ask you a question. Better. What, exactly, do you want to be better at this year? Beautiful. What do you want more of that brings beauty into your life—or that you bring into the world? Bright. Not smarter—brighter. More alive. More visible. More you. Bolder. Where have you been playing it safe when you know you're meant to step forward? Braver. What fear are you finally ready to face? Richer. Yes, maybe financially—but also richer in relationships, meaning, gratitude, and joy. Smarter… and Wiser. Not the same thing. Smarter fills your head. Wiser shapes your life. And then there's the one underneath them all: Matter. We all want to matter. We were made for meaning. We were designed to make a difference. That's not ego—that's wiring. So while the snow falls and the world quiets down a bit, maybe these seven words are worth sitting with. Let your mind talk to your heart. Let your heart speak to your future. As I often ask: Are you living the life you want—or just the life you've got? Storms have a way of clarifying things. Stay safe. Stay warm. Comfort one another. And maybe—even in the middle of the storm—find a little comfort and joy. All the best and blessings, Stan Things to Remember - Storms slow us down so reflection can catch up - You don't need a tower to have a voice - Meaning often shows up in simple words Things to Share - The seven words that resonated most with you - This question: Which one am I ignoring? - The idea that 2026 is still wide open Things to Take Note Of (and Act On) - Write the seven words down - Circle the one that scares you a little - Take one small step toward it—after the storm Snow days are good for productivity too. ❄️

In this episode, Julia speaks with Swatee Deepak about trust — taking the conversation beyond how it is built to the factors that quietly break it. Swatee works at the intersection of philanthropy, gender equality, and community building, and is the founding partner of Shake The Table.Swatee reflects on her experience convening groups of women philanthropists — many of whom arrive already cautious and guarded — and why trust cannot survive without clarity. When people feel unclear about purpose, expectations, or what the exchange really is, trust begins to erode.She introduces the idea of friendship as method — an ethic grounded in mutuality, shared responsibility, and human connection. Trust, she explains, weakens when communities become centred on the convenor, when power is misused, or when transparency gives way to cleverness.The conversation names the moments where trust fractures: when people feel used, manipulated, unrecognised, or unvalidated. When surprises replace honesty. When boundaries blur. When humility disappears.This episode is a reminder that trust rarely breaks in one dramatic moment. More often, it breaks in small, avoidable ways — and it is the work of the leader to notice them before it is too late.About the Guest: Swatee Deepak works at the intersection of philanthropy, gender equality, academia, the arts and community building. She is the founding partner of Shake The Table and Closer Than You Think, Co-Chair of the Global Fund for Children and EMpower – The Emerging Markets Foundation, Advisory member of the L'Oreal Fund for Women and a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Marshall Institute at the London School of Economics. Across her work, from advising governments, corporations, foundations and families of wealth to co-founding initiatives that centre solidarity and shared power. Swatee brings a deep commitment to creating communities rooted in trust, mutuality, and integrity.

Send us a textCleaner, Braver, More Effective: Youth Ministry in 2026In this episode of Youth Ministry Booster, Zac and Chad lay our cards on the table, personal stakes, ministry wins we're chasing, habits we're cutting, and the simple shifts that actually build momentum with teenagers.

In this episode of The Cycling Europe Podcast, we talk to Claire Davies, former diplomat, cyclist and writer. She chats about her journey along LEJOG and her 'end-to-end' cycles around Europe. "Are you braver than you think? That's the question Claire Davies began asking herself as she cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats, ill-prepared, unsupported and alone. At a mid-life low point, craving space and time to think, or not to think, Claire decided that a long bicycle ride was what she needed. Setting off for Scotland just a few weeks later, on a bike named Trixie, guided by a gadget called Guillaume, she had little idea what she was letting herself in for. It turned out to be a journey not only to better physical fitness and mental health, but also to empowerment and self-discovery, partly through the eyes of the people she met along the way."

Fear rarely looks like fear. It shows up as hesitation, overthinking, or waiting for "the right time." And for many independent retailers, it quietly becomes the biggest barrier to profit. In this episode, Kathy shares the true story of a high-revenue store owner whose business looked successful on the outside but struggled to profit behind the scenes. Together they uncovered the real issue holding her back. It wasn't her systems, her margins, or her traffic. It was fear shaping her decisions. You'll hear how fear sneaks into pricing, hiring, buying, marketing, and even everyday leadership choices, along with the small, brave shifts that began turning everything around. This conversation will help you see where fear might be influencing your business too, and how courage creates more clarity, more momentum, and more profit in the year ahead. For show notes, including links to anything I mentioned in this episode, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode265  If today's conversation resonated with you, and you are already building the habits and systems that help your store run with more clarity and confidence, then you will feel right at home inside Master Shopkeepers. It is the place where store owners are learning to use their data, strengthen their operations, and make decisions that support long term growth. It is not a library of quick tips. It is a community and a structure that helps you lead at a higher level without working harder. If you are ready to step into that version of yourself, you can learn more about Master Shopkeepers here. Kathy Cruz is an Independent Retail Coach who helps store owners work smarter, profit more, and grow their brick and mortar businesses. Connect with Kathy and learn more here: Website: Savvy ShopkeeperInstagram: @savvyshopkeeperMastermind Group: Master Shopkeepers

We thought we'd try something new for us this year and make some time after Christmas to reflect on and share our Soulhub year, but also discuss how we would like to step into 2026. As you'll hear, we've been really stripping back and feeling into what we love to do, and what brings us the most joy. To be honest its a continuous practice of finding ones alignment and balance of energy in and out. There's never a line to step over from one year to the next, it's an eternal continuum. That said, we are very much looking forward to jumping into 2026 with enthusiasm and commitment to our intentions and at the same time allowing space for flow and spontaneity too. The very ritual of stepping into the podcast studio to honour ourselves and those who've supported us in a variety of ways, has been important and timely for us. We all too often are just in pursuit of the “next-thing”, whatever that maybe, and do not take a pause to appreciate what we have achieved and those that have helped us to do it. We sincerely apologise that not everyone gets a personal reference. But it would take the whole hour just naming everyone who in whatever way blesses our lives. YOUR TURN….If this is something which you don't normally do either, or you fancy giving it a go this year, we've outlined below our initial framework for you. * What 3 words would describe your 2025, and why?* What has been your highlights of 2025?* What has been your challenges and biggest learnings?* Who / what has inspired you this year?* Book* Mantra* Person* Place* What exciting things did you discover?* What gave you energy and what drained you?* What 2025 project felt the most alive in you?* Who or what are you grateful for?* What most excites you about 2026?* What are you keeping, letting go and changing in 2026?* What dreams would you like to manifest?22 QUICK FIRE ROUND:We did some of these live on the podcast. A lovely exercise to try with a friend or partner. * Best decision you made on impulse this year?* Worst habit you almost quit but didn't?* One word you overused this year?* Moment you laughed at yourself hardest?* One thing you thought would matter a lot, but didn't?* One thing you thought wouldn't matter, but really did?* Best money spent this year?* Biggest energy leak?* One thing you said ‘yes' to that should've been a ‘no'?* What question followed you around?* Where or what made you feel most relaxed this year?* Braver in public or in private?* Comfort zone expanded or redecorated?* 2025 as a movie genre?* Three most used emojis?* What would future-you thank you for?* What did you protect at all costs this year?* What did you stop arguing about?* What became non-negotiable?* What are you optimising for now—peace, growth, money, fun, or truth? (No explaining needed.)* What does your nervous system want more of next year?* What would make next year feel 10% lighter?As always, please do let us know any thoughts you've had about being part of Soulhub, or interacting with us along the way, and if you're up for it, what are you honouring for yourself, and how are you hoping the future looks for you?You'll hear in the podcast our key dates for our WalkIn, DanceOut Retreats for which tickets will be on sale within the next couple of weeks.Thank you as always for listening, sharing, and we really hope to see you at one of our Soulwalks, WalkIn…DanceOut Retreats or Dance Al Fresco's next year.Much love,Carmen & AndrewThanks for reading Sole to Soul Inspiration by Soulhub! This post is public so please feel free to share it with others) Get full access to Sole to Soul Inspiration by Soulhub at soulhub.substack.com/subscribe

Pour le dernier épisode de 2025, la balado reçoit l'autriste Marie-Laurence Raby et la militante Martine Eloy pour l'essai Braver l'interdit: Histoire féministe de l'avortement au Québec 1969-1988, un essai important qui documente le travail de l'ombre de militantes qui ont porté les luttes pour l'avortement libre et gratuit pendant deux décennies. Et en fin d'épisode, Fred revient sur l'actualité des derniers jours et célèbre le départ d'un chroniqueur nauséabond du journal le Devoir. 

Deian McBryde returned to MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today to tell us his story of finding the courage to be his true self. He tells us more about that and his other experiences on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity's PHLanthropy Week

It's no surprise that Nicola Willis has pushed out surplus by another year. That now makes it three years in two years, as in she has delayed surplus by three years in just the space of the two years she's been at the Finance Minister's desk. Had she kept her pledge, the one she made about tidying up this country's books when asking for our votes in 2023, we would be seeing a surplus next year. Now it's 2029 at the earliest. Getting our books back in order is important if we don't want our kids to pack up and leave for Australia when they're old enough to. Nicola can blame everyone from Treasury to Trump if she wants, but she has not done enough to get us back to surplus. She has defended, and kept, Jacinda's wasteful policy of paying for one free year for university students. The policy has been repeatedly criticised as a flop that doesn't actually make anyone go to university. Cutting that would save us in the vicinity of $1 billion over four years. She has given welfare to households on more than $200,000 a year by giving them money for childcare. People on that kind of coin don't need benefits. Cutting that would save $1 billion in a little over five years. She still hasn't cut or income tested the Winter Energy Payment, which is going to people who are still in the workforce and being set aside for nice trips to Fiji. Cutting that would save $1 billion in less than two years. Trimming it would save less, but it would save something. She has cut 2000 public servants when Grant and Jacinda added 14,000. Be in no doubt - money is tight. But there is still a lot of waste that could be cut if Nicola Willis was brave enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this conversation with entrepreneur and outsourcing leader Carmen Williams, we unpack the moment she walked into work, felt a physical “no” in her stomach, and quit her job that same day. No plan, no runway, no strategy deck—just bravery born from clarity.This episode isn't about hustle culture. It's about permission—to pivot, to shrink your life, to rebuild your identity, and to stop performing your way into burnout.We explore why corporate stability is an illusion, why minimalism creates freedom, how virtual teams scale your capacity, and why the “first hire fantasy” founders chase is usually wrong.We also talk about life after collapse—the rebirth that happens when you stop clinging to the version of yourself that was built to survive, not thrive.No hype. Just the quiet courage of starting over.TL;DR* The brave pivot: Carmen quit her job in one day after realizing life is short and fear is expensive.* Job security is riskier than entrepreneurship: One employer = one point of failure.* Minimalism is leverage: Less stuff, lower burn rate, fewer emergencies.* Founders hire the wrong “clone”: You don't need another visionary—you need a steady executor.* AI + VAs is the winning combo: AI increases the demand for great operators; it doesn't replace them (yet).* Saying “no” builds more trust than yes: Filtering clients improves ROI and reputation.What we unpack1. The moment you stop pretending you have timeCarmen's turning point came when her mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness—20 years older than her. Mortality compresses priorities.She realized: “If I knew I had 20 years left, would I stay here?”Her answer was a clean no.2. The illusion of corporate safetyDoug reflects on climbing into bigger houses and bigger bills—only to realize everything you own also owns a piece of you.Entrepreneurs face volatility monthly.Employees face catastrophe suddenly.Pick your pain.3. Minimalism as a business strategyDoug downsized from 3,800 sq ft → 560 sq ft.Less space. Fewer things. More intention.The easy life is the one with fewer dependencies.4. Why founders hire the wrong personalityEntrepreneurs imagine a “mini-me” assistant—someone spontaneous, creative, high-initiative.What they need is the opposite:A detail-driven operator who finishes what the founder starts.5. How Carmen accidentally built a 100-person outsourcing companyShe hired VAs for her own consulting practice.People kept asking for help.She kept saying no—until the market refused to let her.No website. No pitch deck. Twenty VAs anyway.6. Why AI doesn't replace VAs—it amplifies themHer teams use AI as a force multiplier, not a threat.Training loops, outside experts, and self-directed learning have made her VAs more valuable—not redundant.Memorable lines* “If you only have one income stream, you don't have stability—you have a trap.”* “Minimalism isn't aesthetic. It's leverage.”* “Your first hire shouldn't be you—it should be your opposite.”* “The day you stop pretending you have time is the day you become brave.”* “AI doesn't replace people. It replaces excuses.”GuestCarmen Williams — Founder & CEO of a global outsourcing agency supporting 100+ virtual assistants across multiple industries. Known for helping entrepreneurs scale through operational discipline, delegation frameworks, and mindset shifts around capacity and courage.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenwilliamsau/Website: https://globalteams.com.au/Why this mattersIf you want your second life to work, you can't drag your first-life habits with you.That means:* lower burn rate* fewer possessions* more clarity* better support* braver decisions* honest self-assessmentYou can't rebuild while holding onto the version of yourself that burned out.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

Ever feel like you're living someone else's script? Jillian Reilly is here to hand you The Ten Permissions, a gutsy, practical roadmap to step out of the box and into your own life. We cover permission to be willful (want what you actually want), how to reframe failure from "I am" to "I can", and why leaders don't need all the answers, just the guts to ask better questions. Jillian shows how to admit & commit without shame, why thinking small beats overwhelm, and what it looks like to go astray on purpose so you're ready for change when it comes. You'll also hear how to travel light, shedding old baggage so new options can actually show up. Website: https://tenpermissions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianreilly Book: http://bit.ly/44GUoms Timestamps 00:00 Cold open & setup 06:48 The 23-Year Pivot: Cape Town or Bust 09:19 Listen First, Leap Second (Small Steps vs Someday) 12:40 Why Permission Beats Programs (Origin Story) 17:39 Permission #1: Be Willful (Want What You Want) 21:43 Approval Is Nice, Not Required 25:42 Failure Reframe: "I Am" → "I Can" (Try Small, Learn Fast) 31:44 Permission to Ask (Leaders Don't Need All the Answers) 35:37 Admit & Commit: "I Don't Know...Yet" 37:47 Permission to Think Small (Three Wins a Day) 39:01 Permission to Go Astray (Curvy Paths Build Readiness)

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In this week's episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast in association with Brands2Life, Kavita Singh, Head of Growth Solutions Content spoke with Tim Corcoran, Managing Director, Marketing & Creative Services, Brands2Life and Sally Jacobs, Senior Director of Social Media & Advocacy, Qlik. The episode kicks off with the trio discussing the current competitive landscape of B2B marketing, underscoring why it's difficult to stand out and what brands can do to feel original. They highlight the relationship between brand and demand, emphasizing the need for both authenticity and strategic partnerships while also addressing the role of AI in enhancing creativity. If that wasn't enough, they also touch on why breaking down organizational silos and focusing on customer needs can lead to memorable campaigns that really resonate. And if you're looking for top-tier brand activation examples, they touch on Astronomer and New Balance's ability to create compelling stories while also incorporating humor.

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Do you always find a way out of any difficult situation? These tricky riddles will teach you how to spot liars, choose the right door, pick the safe path to escape danger. You'll meet dangerous creatures: crazy dragons, hungry piranhas, vampires and mad professors. But don't worry and stay calm! Train your brain to think fast, make quick decisions and be ready to react in any critical situation. The more riddles you crack, the faster you can solve any problem on your way! #brightside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe now for the full episode and access to all of our Sunday bonuses! Danny and Derek speak with Joshua Braver, assistant professor of law at the University of Wisconsin, about Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act. They discuss the president's power to federalize the National Guard, the Posse Comitatus Act, the limits of judicial deference, Trump's schizophrenic relationship to the law, the weakness of the liberal legal establishment, why the Great Recession didn't produce a New Deal moment, and what it means when the only thing left to restrain the executive is the executive itself.

We're jumping back in with another episode in our Parenting Personalities series, and we are excited about this episode! This episode is on Birth Order, and can I tell you something fun that I love to do. When kids come for their very first visit at Daystar, we call it an assessment. We take kids on a tour around the Daystar house, they get to meet the dogs, we get them a snack, and we sit down to talk. We meet with their parents at a later point. During my time with just the kid, I love to not look at the paperwork, which would inform where they would fall in birth order and try and make a guess.  I don't want to brag on myself, but I'm going to say that I have a pretty high percentage. I have a strong batting average in that space. I think it's the reality of us having done this work for a lot of decades. Knowing so many of the things we're about to talk about with birth order and seeing little lumps as watching where kids may drop some crumbs, that's really fun to do. Listen in as we will share two primary things about oldest daughters and oldest sons, children who fall in the middle, and the youngest kids in birth order and all of their coping strategies.  Recommended books to read: Braver, Stronger, Smarter by: Sissy Goff (For parents with daughters in younger years and elementary grades) Brave by: Sissy Goff (For parents of daughters in Middle school and High school) Growth Mindset by: Carol Dweck  (For parents of 1st born sons and daughters)   The Gifts of Perfection by: Brene Brown (For parents who are 1st borns) . . . . . .  ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: Sign up to receive the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You'll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You'll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG.  BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night's sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou is joined by Adam Keys from the Arsenal Therapy podcast to work our way through some early season opinions. We discuss Mikel Arteta's tactical approach, does he need to let the handbrake off? We talk Riccardo Calafiori and his storming start to the season, Viktor Gyökeres and loads more. Make sure you subscribe to Adam's channel, it's brilliant: https://www.youtube.com/@Arsenaltherapy Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #arsenal #afc #transfers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Back to School! In this episode, we're going to talk about two things we want girls to know going back to school, two things we want boys to know going back to school. And two things we want parents to know when your kids are going back to school. Stay tuned, for the teaser of the new RBG season coming out soon, which we'll be studying temperaments, and more. Books referenced in this episode for more practical ways, ideas and context: Strong & Smart by David Thomas, and Braver, Stronger, Smarter by Sissy Goff If you have a copy of Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas: Refer to pages 107 and 117 - they have questions to ask boys about friendships and how they can build stronger friendships. . . . . .  ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! Sign up to receive the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide.  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG.  BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night's sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That's Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Margie Warrell discusses her book “The Courage Gap.” Margie is a six-time bestselling author, Fortune 500 leadership advisor, and host of the podcast Live Brave. Listen as she discusses steps leaders and organizations can take to build courageous cultures that drive growth and innovation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

In this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with contemporary romance novelist and clinical psychology expert Christina Braver to explore how steamy fiction can help us navigate intimacy, desire, and real-world connection. From breaking down myths about sex to using stories as safe spaces for self-discovery, this episode dives deep into how romance novels aren't just entertainment—they're powerful tools for sexual and emotional wellness. About the Guest:Christina Braver is a contemporary romance author with a master's in clinical psychology. Her books weave together heat, healing, and heart, challenging shame culture while offering insights into real-world intimacy. With nuanced characters and relatable plots, she offers readers more than a fantasy—she delivers sex-positive education wrapped in irresistible fiction. Key Takeaways: Romance novels can help readers connect with their sexuality by turning off mental "brakes" like stress and overwhelm. Fiction creates safe space to explore fantasies, understand arousal, and improve communication with partners. Novels can provide real sex-ed missing in school—especially for topics like painful sex, consent, and gendered sexual norms. Christina emphasizes the need for realism in portraying intimacy, advocating for vulnerability and open dialogue in relationships. Fantasy and reality can coexist when approached with mindfulness, consent, and critical thinking. Connect with Christina Braver:Visit: www.christinabraver.comBrowse her books, explore sex-positive resources, or reach out directly via her contact page. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM – Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

The fears you don't face become your walls. And doubts are destroyed by strong action.This is what my latest book The Wealth Money Can't Buy is all about. Real wealth versus fake success. True winning versus spending your life climbing a mountain, only to find out at the end that it was the wrong one. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

From dentist visits to bedtime clinginess, today's conversation is all about helping kids face fear with confidence. Karen answers your questions about navigating anxiety, new experiences, and tough transitions. With practical ideas and plenty of encouragement, this episode will equip you to walk with your child through fear and toward courage.Episode Recap:2:05 - Emily is more than halfway through her pregnancy6:50 - How can I help my 3.5 year old face the dentist without a meltdown?10:12 - My outgoing, bubbly 5 year old becomes totally silent at school - what do I do? 12:00 - After an active shooter drill, my daughter is terrified to go to school16:00 - My child is overly attached to me, how can I help her gain independence? Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”Questions for Discussion:What does fear look like in your child's behavior—and how do you usually respond?What are some situations where you've helped your child face their fear with confidence?How can you point your child to God when they're anxious or afraid?Are there any bedtime or transition routines that could use a reset in your home?Resources:Register for Soar at Sea today: https://www.soaratsea.comGet Sissy Goff's book, Braver, Stronger, Smarter:  https://amzn.to/3SQWHvNPick up Raising Worry-Free Girls this week: https://amzn.to/4dBRXnFDownload the BOAW app to send us your questions! 

Chris and Andy talk about the first three episodes of ‘Andor' Season 2 and how the show's world has gotten even more detailed in its second season (1:00). Then they are joined by creator Tony Gilroy to talk about whether or not the audience response to the first season affected how he wrote the second (21:21), the benefits of having a creative community while making the show (37:04), and bringing more conference rooms to the 'Star Wars' universe (51:41). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Tony Gilroy Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Production and Editing: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices