Podcasts about busyness

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today's "Big Question" is "How do Christians live out the command to evangelize within the military context?" Today's guest is Evan Murray who's an active duty member who I connected with in a Persoanl Evangelism and Devotion class at Southern Baptist Theological University: What is the gospel? God-Man-Christ-Response What does the gospel cost? Everything! Our former self and our pride. Evangelism, who in the military should share the gospel? And with whom? Great Commission in Matt 28:19-20 Am I allowed to share my personal faith as representative of the government? We are ambassadors of Christ first and foremost What are common challenges to sharing the gospel with other military members? Busyness and laziness What are some common barriers or objections to the gospel for military members? Postmodernism and relativism. Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God's character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today: ✝️ "Choose this day whom you will serve..." ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion              

What happens when being “busy” stops working?In this solo episode, Bill Gallagher reflects on the moment he realized working harder wasn't working anymore. He explores how busyness can quietly erode presence, health, personal relationships, and leadership effectiveness; and why real growth often begins when leaders change how they see themselves, not just how they work.Topics explored in this episode:(00:04) When Hard Work Stops Working*Working 80-hour weeks simply isn't sustainable.*Busyness can feel productive while quietly blocking progress.*There's a moment when effort stops compounding; and it starts costing you.(03:20) When the Leader Becomes the Bottleneck*Being embedded in everything prevents others from stepping up.*Lack of delegation is usually a trust issue, not a talent issue.*If nothing moves without you, the system can't scale.(10:20) Four Questions to Diagnose Where Busy Is Broken*List what you want to stop, even before you know how.*Pair it with what you want to start or create space for.*Small weekly reviews drive long-term identity changeBill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshopBill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoachVisit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billgall/Bill on Twitter/X: https://x.com/billgall

Busyness is a symptom of living in our technologically, less humane, and less relational world. God's word makes clear that tasks are important and good, when kept in their proper order and priority We are called to LOVE GOD and to LOVE OTHERS as our two top priorities. Busyness is a tool of the evil one if not the evil one himself. As such, let's make sure to order our time and priorities to reflect our love for God and for others. And that means ordering our day by pushing up against being too busy!PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!Check out our new course on "STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS" at Equipped Academy.This is not just for the business community, but for all people who seek to be more successful in life. https://www.equippedacademy.com/strategies-for-success Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reason-for-truth--2774396/support.

SLOW DOWN – QUIT THE BUSY. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery podcast, Monty and Tom discuss the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world. They explore how societal pressures often equate busyness with self-worth and status, leading individuals to fill their lives with constant activity. The conversation highlights the detrimental effects of this mindset on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. They share personal anecdotes and insights on the necessity of taking breaks, practicing Sabbath rest, and reconnecting with oneself to foster a healthier lifestyle. The episode emphasizes that life is not a race, but a collection of moments meant to be savored and appreciated. Closing Song: Feeling Groovy, The Mona Lisa Twins. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Struggling with perfectionism, productivity pressure, or the constant need to do more? This devotional reflection on Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us that peace is found not in performance, but in God’s grace. When achievement becomes identity, rest feels uncomfortable—but Scripture gently redirects our hearts back to the truth that salvation, worth, and purpose are gifts from God, not something we earn. Through honest reflection and biblical truth, this message invites us to release perfectionism, embrace weakness, and rest in the grace of a God who completes the work He began in us. Highlights Perfectionism often disguises itself as faithfulness and diligence God’s grace, not our effort, defines our worth Productivity is not the same as purpose God’s power is made perfect in weakness, not strength Rest is an act of trust, not laziness Busyness can quietly pull our hearts away from God Peace grows when we surrender control and performance Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Trading Perfectionism for PeaceBy Megan J. Conner Bible Reading:“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 (NIV) Do you wrestle with the incessant need to do more, be more? Do you find yourself struggling to sit still? Are you bothered by empty hours or blank spaces on the planner? Do you worry about how others perceive your efforts, or lack thereof? Do you feel frustrated by days that cannot be quantified as “productive”? If any of these prompts ring true for you, know you are not alone. One of my greatest struggles in life has been my inner battle with performance and perfectionism. A typical, Type-A, first-born, I am naturally a mover, a shaker, and a doer. I can possess a fierce determination when something needs doing, and can conjure endless endurance to accomplish whatever goal lies ahead. If there is a job to do, you can likely find me in line, ready and waiting to help. Our current culture esteems and celebrates such traits, but at what cost? I used to be proud of these characteristics. However, I have learned over time that all of the “achieving” can cause unwanted repercussions. Several years back, I recognized this reality the hard way, through hurt inflicted on those I love most. Full of grief and repentance, I spent years surrendering my pursuits of performance and perfectionism to the Lord and saw a real change in my behavior and my heart, so much so that I joked that I was a recovering perfectionist. You would think, after putting so much effort towards such an outcome, I would steer clear of potential pitfalls in this area. However… “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? (Jer. 17:9, NIV). As I reflect on where I find myself today, I am disappointed and frustrated that I have once again journeyed down the slippery slope of achievement and works. I am deeply grieved by the recognition of this repeated pattern. How do I keep ending up here? What am I doing wrong? I feel like Paul when he said, “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate,” (Rom. 7:15, NLT). Perhaps you can relate. Despite my failings, hope remains because hope stems from a source far beyond me. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 (NIV) Even further, the Bible says His power is best demonstrated through my weakness, not my strength (2 Cor. 12:9), and the good work God began in me will be completed by HIM (Phil. 1:6). I am not responsible for anything other than surrender and worship to HIM. The Lord does have work for each of us to do, but He is not requiring us to take on more than He asks. If you are anything like me, then there is a good chance you, too, are doing more than God has called you to do. He isn’t asking you to prove your worth to Him or anyone else around you. You are precious and valuable simply because you are. He is pleased with who He created you to be, and any effort to gain approval or satisfaction from busyness and productivity will only draw you farther away from Him rather than towards Him. Will you join me today in laying down the clamor and call of perfectionism? If so, pray this prayer with me: “Lord, I recognize that my longing for productivity is an attempt to validate my purpose in this world outside of you. Would you forgive me for trying to gain Your approval and the approval of others through my own efforts rather than depending on you? Would you help me to see how I can rest in You? Today, I yield my heart to you. Help me to understand how I can live differently, how I can live in the present moment, filled with peace. Thank you for your unending mercy and grace. Amen.” Intersecting Faith & Life: Where do you find yourself today? Have you overfilled your plate with endless commitments and now feel overwhelmed and exhausted? If so, spend some time with the Lord today and ask Him to reveal to you if there are any changes He is calling you to make, either now or in the future. If helpful, set a timer for ten minutes and simply sit in the quiet. Don’t pick up your phone or check your email. Don’t read a book. Just sit in the quietness and converse with your Lord. Further Reading:Ps. 46:10 2 Cor. 12:7-9 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The silver lining in spending so much time in hospitals with my husband for his heart condition is that I've adapted what I now call… a hospital bed perspective.   It's basically like this… If I was stuck in a hospital bed today… What would I be dying to do? What would I make time for? Who would I make time for? What would I prioritize?    It's easy to be in our routine and put things off or not realize that we aren't prioritizing the things and people that we really enjoy the most...   But all of a sudden, when you can't do those things, it becomes really clear what you would do if you had the chance.   At this stage of my life, I've gotten so clear on my priorities… What's important to me and what's not important to me so it makes it easier and faster to live life fully with this hospital bed perspective… What an incredible gift it is to be able to do so many things… we're just not going to waste it.       What the Hospital Bed Perspective Is The hospital bed perspective isn't about fear or negativity. It's about clarity. When your normal options are taken away, life becomes very simple. The noise drops. The distractions fade. What remains are the people, experiences, and moments that genuinely matter. This perspective removes urgency addiction, comparison, and busywork. It exposes what's meaningful and what has quietly been wasting your time. Ditch the little things- drama, things we should be letting go of anyway - they become obsolete.   Why We Lose Touch With Our Priorities Modern life makes it easy to drift. Routines become automatic. Busyness becomes a badge of honor. Important things get delayed because they aren't urgent. Weeks turn into months. Months turn into years. Without realizing it, many people protect work and obligations more fiercely than joy, relationships, health, or experiences. The hospital bed perspective interrupts that drift.   What Becomes Clear When You Use This Lens…  People Who you would want in the room. Who you wish you spent more time with. Where you may have been distracted, rushed, or unavailable. Time What would no longer deserve your energy. What would suddenly feel priceless. What you would deeply regret postponing. Energy What drains you that wouldn't matter from a hospital bed. What lights you up that you keep sidelining. Experiences Trips not taken. Conversations not had. Projects not started. Memories waiting to be made.   How to Bring the Hospital Bed Perspective Into Daily Life Using the question: "If I were stuck in a hospital bed next month, what would I wish I had done this week?" Running decisions through the filter: "Would this matter to me from a hospital bed?" Auditing your calendar to see if it reflects what you say matters Taking inventory of relationships you want to invest in more deeply Creating space for joy, presence, and experiences now... not "someday" This approach aligns your time with your values and turns clarity into momentum.   The Freedom This Perspective Creates Living with the hospital bed perspective naturally builds gratitude, urgency around what matters, and peace around what doesn't. It simplifies decisions, deepens relationships, and makes everyday life richer. It replaces postponing with presence and guilt with alignment.   Wrapping it up…  Most people gain this level of clarity only when life forces it on them. The gift is choosing it before you have to. You don't need a hospital bed to start living like someone who understands how valuable, fragile, and full life really is. You can choose that perspective now. And when you do, you stop wasting time. You stop delaying what matters. You start living in a way that actually matches what you care about. What an incredible gift it is to be able to go, build, love, move, dream, try, and experience. Let's not waste it!! 

Jesus often went off alone to spend time with his Father - in fact he spent 40 days in the desert before starting his ministry. This week Kurt and Chad talk about ways to unplug from the busyness of our day to day lives. Learn how a “Desert Day” can help you hear from God. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

In this episode, I speak with Lissa Figgins, a scaling strategist who helps entrepreneurs reclaim their time and combat burnout.Lissa shares her transformative journey from being overwhelmed by hustle culture to embracing heart-centered time management, emphasizing a shift from managing time to multiplying it. Together, we explore the profound impact of mindset on productivity and well-being.Key Takeaways:Heart-Centered Time Management: Lissa discusses the misconception that busyness equates to productivity, urging entrepreneurs to find purpose beyond their output.Reframing Your Relationship with Time: The dialogue stresses the importance of prioritizing meaningful tasks by asking, "What is it time for?" instead of fixating on the clock.Time Anchor Zones: Lissa introduces a flexible scheduling method that accommodates life's interruptions, enhancing focus without the guilt of multitasking.Growth Mapping: She outlines a strategy to break annual goals into manageable 12-week segments, facilitating clear focus without overwhelm.Accountability and Support: Lissa highlights the significance of sharing goals with others to boost success rates.This episode serves as an empowering call to action for entrepreneurs seeking balance, providing practical strategies to approach time as an abundant resource. Tune in for actionable tips to help you work less and earn more!0:00 Introduction to Time Management1:26 The Reality of Busyness6:01 Unhurrying the Heart7:41 Transitioning from Busyness to Leadership9:53 Changing Beliefs About Time12:41 The Role of Time Stewardship18:52 Embracing Flexibility in Planning23:00 Multiplying Your Time28:05 Yearly Planning Insights31:30 Wrapping Up and ResourcesLissa's Links:- Website: https://redeemhertime.com- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lissa.figginsListen to our limited podcast series to how to build an automated sales funnel and scale it to $100K/year: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-methodMore FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:Grab our free course, Small Business 101: https://www.gillianperkins.com/small-business-101-free-opt-inWrite a Profit Plan for Your Business : http://gillianperkins.com/free-profit-plan Want to quit your job in the next 6-18 months with passive income from selling digital products online? Check out Startup Society.Have you already started your business, but it isn't generating consistent income? Schedule a free, 30-minute strategy session with our team to get unstuck!Work with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Host: Jeffrey BeseckerGuest: D' Layne Benson, Registered Nurse and Therapeutic Breathwork FacilitatorIn this episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the concept of "false calm" and its implications for emotional regulation and mental health. Our guest, D' Layne Benson, shares her insights on how over-resourcing and cognitive control can mute adaptive feedback signals, leading to short-term quiet but long-term signal loss.We explore how containment and pacing can build capacity, reduce rupture, and allow coherence to emerge without interpretive intrusion. D' Layne explains that true regulation isn't about feeling better but about staying present with what's activated. We discuss how false calm can keep individuals disconnected and how to recognize it in real-time.D' Layne shares her experiences as a registered nurse and how they led her to explore the role of overfunctioning in high-stress careers like healthcare. She highlights the common trend among caregivers who often neglect their own emotional regulation while focusing on others.We also touch on the concept of functional freeze, where individuals appear composed on the outside but are in a state of internal shutdown. D' Layne provides practical advice on how to notice and address these states, both in oneself and in clients.Throughout the episode, we discuss the importance of relational attunement, the impact of early childhood neural imprints on our perception of safety and threat, and the role of cognitive override in burnout. D' Layne emphasizes the need for scheduling rest and reflection, especially for high-performing individuals who use productivity as a defense against emotional discomfort.Finally, we explore the nuances of breathwork as a tool for emotional regulation and how it can help individuals reconnect with their bodies in a safe and controlled manner. D' Layne shares her personal journey and how breathwork played a crucial role in her own healing process.Join us as we unpack these complex topics and provide actionable insights for better emotional regulation and mental well-being.Timestamps[00:03:48] False calm and emotional bypassing.[00:04:36] False calm in caregiving.[00:09:12] Observing emotional dysregulation patterns.[00:11:25] Nervous system and safety perception.[00:15:07] Autonomic nervous system dynamics.[00:22:11] Busyness as emotional shield.[00:26:00] Scheduling time for reflection.[00:27:25] Building authentic self-worth.[00:30:31] Safety and internal narratives.[00:35:04] Doxaxic reasoning and bias.[00:39:31] Curiosity about personal biases.[00:42:43] Caregiving and self-neglect.[00:45:51] Breath as a diagnostic tool.[00:51:45] Self-healing and awareness.[00:52:13] Rhythmic breathing's healing power.[00:56:20] Sustainable change through repetition.[01:00:20] Value and meaning in care.CreditsHost: Jeffrey BeseckerGuest: D' Layne BensonExecutive Program Director: Anna GetzProduction Team: Aloft Media GroupMusic: Courtesy of Aloft Media GroupConnect with host Jeffrey Besecker on LinkedIn.

The year you stop forcing and start aligning. In today's episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare who are successful, capable, and quietly exhausted. This episode cuts through the belief that more effort leads to fulfillment. She challenges busyness, comparison, and constant responsibility, and points toward a simpler, more grounded way to feel clear and connected again without leaving the career you built.This is not about doing more or becoming someone new. It is about seeing yourself clearly and letting your work support your life. Listen closely. Let this be the moment you stop pushing and choose alignment instead.Show notes:(1:41) Stepping into a year of possibility(3:47) Letting go of approval and proving(7:24) Why rest comes before clarity(9:08) Busyness and guilt block self-awareness(13:03) Comparison hides your real gift(20:20) Finding purpose without leaving dentistry(24:41) Life changes when you value yourself(27:34) Outro________________IMPORTANT LINKS:RADICAL HAPPINESS for Women Dentists helps you value yourself without hardening your heart or losing your care for others. - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

As you enter 2026, there is one thing you know: Your life will be busy, and that busyness is an unavoidable reality. So how do you remain spiritually alive? It is a definite challenge, and on this podcast today, I am going to tell you how to be spiritually alive. Happy 2026! I am so excited today you are joining us on this 75th Podcast Episode. I do hope you had a meaningful Christmas season, and I am looking forward to the year ahead. We had our family here with us for some time and enjoyed it thoroughly. Jeana and I celebrated our 49th Wedding Anniversary on December 31. So we are praying and trusting God for the days ahead. As you enter 2026, there is one thing you know: Your life will be busy, and that busyness is an unavoidable reality. So, how do you live spiritually alive? It is a definite challenge, and on this podcast today, I am going to tell you how to be spiritually alive. We would do well to stop idolizing busyness I believe in the power of prayer. Prayer shapes my mindset, my attitude, and my will to conform to God's Providential and Sovereign will for my life. I have discovered there is only one way to be spiritually alive in the busyness of your life. Are you ready to hear this? Listen closely...

High performers often assume exhaustion comes from full schedules. But this kind of fatigue runs deeper. In this episode, Julie Holly explores burnout recovery, decision fatigue, and why identity-level recalibration restores energy without losing effectiveness.Why do high performers feel tired even when their life is full, functional, and objectively successful?Many high-capacity humans don't describe themselves as burned out. They describe themselves as busy, responsible, and always going. Their schedules are full. Their roles are demanding. And yet, beneath the surface, there's a persistent fatigue that rest doesn't quite touch.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly explores a rarely named truth: much of what we call burnout isn't failure or weakness—it's exhaustion from adaptation.When leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers learn to regulate themselves around effectiveness instead of identity, their system adapts by staying “on.” Present at home. Braced with clients. Capable in leadership. Over time, this role-based regulation creates decision fatigue, role confusion, success fatigue, and a quiet sense of spiritual exhaustion—even in a life that looks “right.”This conversation gently reframes:Why burnout recovery often fails when identity drift goes unaddressedHow performance pressure creates internal effort most people never seeWhy success without fulfillment is often a signal, not a problemHow over-adaptation becomes exhausting—even when it once workedThe episode also highlights embodied presence through the example of Denzel Washington, whose grounded authority illustrates what strength without internal division can look like in real life.This episode is especially resonant for those navigating:high achiever burnoutdecision fatiguerole confusionperformance pressureidentity misalignmentspiritual exhaustionToday's Micro RecalibrationYou'll find this in the Recalibration Companion, but here's where to begin:What part of me learned to stay “on” — and what was it trying to protect?No fixing. No judging. Just noticing. That awareness is where recalibration begins.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

How can you regain control over your time and attention? As a law firm owner, you're likely familiar with the constant battle against busyness. You're managing clients, handling problems, keeping your team on track, and juggling deadlines. Much of it is necessary work, but busyness doesn't create results. In this episode, Melissa explains how to take back control and focus on what truly drives your firm's momentum.   Your role as a law firm owner is not only to practice law but also to steward the business. Melissa shares the Monday Map, Friday Wrap framework, a simple rhythm for planning, honoring, and reflecting on your week. By applying these principles, you'll replace busyness with productivity, moving toward results instead of spinning in place.    Let's talk! If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/343    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork   Monday Map / Friday Wrap: https://www.velocitywork.com/monday-map

Busyness has become a badge of honor—but at what cost? In this episode, we explore how constant busyness can quietly pull us out of alignment with what we say matters most. When life moves too fast, it becomes a blur—and instead of choosing intentionally, we start reacting by default. This is an invitation to slow down with purpose. Not to do less for the sake of it, but to create the clarity, focus, and alignment that actually speed up meaningful progress. We'll talk about: Why busyness often disguises distraction The hidden cost of always moving fast How intentional slowing creates alignment and momentum Simple calibration questions to help you realign with what you truly want If you've been feeling busy but not fulfilled, productive but disconnected, this episode is a gentle reminder that alignment—not speed—is what moves life forward. www.debrakasowski.com

At the heart of Christmas is a confronting truth: there was no room for Jesus. From Nazareth to Bethlehem, a long and costly journey ends with closed doors—not because He was unwanted, but because everything else had already taken the space. This message from Luke 2 reminds us that it's possible to be full of good things and still miss the greatest thing. Busyness, responsibility, pressure, and distraction can quietly crowd out the presence of Jesus. This Christmas, we're invited to pause and ask: what's filling the rooms of our hearts? When we intentionally make room for Him, ordinary moments become holy ground—where heaven meets earth and His presence changes everything.

Renewal is not about becoming new people as much as remembering who we already are in Christ.Listen in as I read these words from the apostle Paul to the church in Rome. He was writing to the Romans but so much of it applies to us today as well. Read Romans 12:1–2 Focus: Step 1 of renewal—stop conforming.What Does “Conform to the Patterns of This World” Mean?Ephesians 4 mentions some of the patterns of this world: In vs. 22 on downYou were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.What do the Patterns of this world look like for you today??Busyness = that somehow how busy your calendar is defines your worth and valuePERSONAL COMFORT-That somehow your personal comfort matters more than your characterIMPULSIVE REACTIONS-That its ok to just impulsively react rather than intentionally and thoughtfully respondIDENTITY-Who you are is what you doSELF SUFFICIENCY-That its weakness to surrender and be dependent on God. You somehow have to muscle up and do it all yourself.STRIVING FOR MORE- rather being content with what we've been given.Key Truth: The truth is most families don't consciously choose worldliness—they slowly absorb it. We become kind of like a chameleon based on what or who we're around.Step 1 of Renewal: Awareness Before Action You can't renew what you don't recognize.Practical Reflection Questions for Listeners:What voices are shaping our values more than Scripture?What patterns feel “normal” but don't feel life-giving?Encouragement: Awareness is not condemnation—it's an invitation.Advice Practical Ways to Stop Conforming:Interrupt the Noise around you and EvaluateEvaluate:Media intakeSocial media rhythmsNews consumptionAsk: Is this shaping my peace or stealing it?Practical Tip:  Try a weekly “noise fast” (one evening with no screens, just presence).Slow Down to Notice What's Forming YouRenewal requires margin.The world disciples through hurry.Practical Tip: Build in “pause points”:Morning prayer before phonesFamily check-ins at dinnerSabbath rhythms (even imperfect ones)Name the Lies You've NormalizedExamples:“This is just how families are.”“We're too busy to change.”“It's not that big of a deal.”Truth:  What you don't challenge, you allow to shape you.Offer Yourself AgainTie back to Romans 12:1: Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.Renewal begins with surrenderSimple Prayer: “Lord, I offer You my mind, my time, my reactions, and my family rhythms.” Hope-Filled Reframe: Renewal Is a ProcessPaul doesn't say “be instantly transformed”He says “be transformed by the renewing of your mind”Encouragement for Families:Small changes matterConsistent choices build new patternsGod is patient and present in the processCall to Action:Commit to one small shift this weekWrite it down!Pray over it as a familyClosing Line:“Renewal doesn't start when life slows down. It starts when we choose to stop drifting and start offering ourselves—right where we are.”rocksolidfamilies.Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

What if the real reason we're overwhelmed isn't the volume of work we're facing — but the fact we've lost sight of what really matters? In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy is joined by coach, author and founder of On The Up Consulting, Julia Wolfendale, to explore the rising tide of overwhelm affecting leaders, teams and everyday life. Julia has coached hundreds of leaders, and her book Five Ways to Focus feels more relevant than ever in a world that's always on, overstimulated, and full of competing demands. Together they unpack why overwhelm hits even the most capable people, how fear quietly drives busyness, and why we often underestimate our capacity while overestimating the workload ahead of us. Julia introduces her powerful Five Motivational Drivers: freedom, fulfilment, fellowship, finance and kudos; a simple lens that helps people understand what they're really seeking, and what they should prioritise next. If you're feeling stretched, stuck or fizzing with that nervous-system overload Julia describes, this conversation offers a calm, practical reset. Five ideas. Five drivers. And a way of getting life and leadership back on the up. ----more---- Key Takeaways Overwhelm is less about volume and more about clarity. People often know what needs doing but lack the focus to start. Overwhelm grows when we lose sight of our capacity and what truly matters. Fear quietly drives busyness and self-worth gets tied to doing. Julia highlights how fear-based behaviour makes people equate being busy with being valuable, trapping them in cycles of overwork. The Five Motivational Drivers help us re-centre our priorities. Freedom, fulfilment, fellowship, finance and kudos offer a simple way to understand what you're really seeking and why certain tasks feel heavy or draining. Time expands when we regain perspective and shrinks when overwhelmed. Julia's Five Time Frames tool (2 hours, 24 hours, week, month, 3 months) helps recalibrate our sense of time and focus on what's actually achievable. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 1:10 – Setting the Scene: Why Overwhelm Is Everywhere Today 3:53 – Meet Julia Wolfendale & Her Mission to Tackle Overwhelm 5:18 – The Overstimulated, Always-On World We're Struggling to Navigate 8:28 – What Overwhelm Really Feels Like: Capacity, Volume & Nervous-System Load 11:39 – Fear, Busyness and the Self-Worth Trap 15:02 – Introducing the Five Motivational Drivers 20:59 – When Intentions Don't Match Behaviour: Freedom vs Control 24:23 – How Overwhelm Warps Our Sense of Time 27:29 – Scheduling Everything: A Practical Way to Regain Focus 29:03 – Ideas vs Actions: The Two-List Clarity Tool 33:00 – Momentum, Micro-Actions and the Power of Breaking Things Down 43:59 – Julia's Three Sticky Notes for Beating Overwhelm ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Julia Wolfendale on LinkedIn here Find the On The Up Consulting website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

Many of us fill our lives with being busy but soon find that all those activities just don't satisfy. Busyness keeps us away from taking the time to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

“Leadership growth doesn't have to come from huge reinventions. Often, it comes from tiny experiments.”Busyness has a sneaky way of convincing us that it equals importance - and for a long time, I let that idea drive how I measured my value as a leader. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing what happened when I decided to interrupt that pattern with one small, intentional experiment. No grand strategy. No perfectly mapped plan. Just 45 minutes a week to think - really think - and see what surfaced.You'll hear me discuss:How I realized I was buying into the belief that my leadership value is tied to productivityWhy I committed to a short, weekly strategic thinking practice and what I hoped it might changeHow strange and uncomfortable it felt at first to sit with no agenda, no screen, and no clear outcomeWhy even 30 minutes of protected thinking time turned out to be more than enoughHow rest, reflection, and permission played a bigger role than I expectedWhat I noticed about my thinking carrying over and deepening between sessionsWhy sticking to pen and paper helped me trust my own thinking instead of outsourcing itHow one meaningful conversation with a trusted colleague reshaped my strategic clarityWhy strategic thinking doesn't have to be a solo activity to be effectiveWhat consistency, accountability, and keeping the bar low actually made possibleResourcesWinnie da Silva on LinkedIn | On the Web | Substack | YouTube | Email - winnie@winnifred.org

Christmas SpecialHosts:J. Kent EdwardsVicki HitzgesNathan Norman The CrossTalk Podcast is a production of CrossTalk Global, equipping biblical communicators, so every culture hears God's voice. To find out more, or to support the work of this ministry please visit www.crosstalkglobal.orgDonateProduced by Nathan James Norman/Untold Podcast Production© 2025 CrossTalk Global

On the night Jesus was born the angel told the shepherds, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."  The Christmas season may not always feel like good news. Busyness, difficult circumstances, emotional struggles, and more can make this time feel like anything but good news.   This brief Christmas meditation shares how the angels' declaration of good news applies to everyone, even you, even in the difficulties of real life right now. Merry Christmas from all of us at Dr. Carol Ministries! Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can leave a confidential comment here. 

It seems as though we are so busy and have no time for anything or anyone. We just keep in a hurry!

God With Us in the BusynessGuest Speaker: Dr. Pastor Brian SaxonMatthew 2:1-12People who missed the Christ of ChristmasKing Herod: He missed Him because of jealousy.The Religious Leaders: They missed Him because of indifference.The Inhabitants of Jerusalem: They missed Him because of religion.The Romans: They missed Him because of idolatry.The People of Nazareth: They missed Him because of familiarityThe ones who found the Christ of ChristmasThe Wise Men: They found Him and they worshipped.

In this important episode, Sean talks about the danger of allowing busyness to drown out our intimacy with God. This was a warning shared with him by a mentor of his, and now he is sharing this important message with us!

Welcome back to All Things Considered CX. In this episode, host Bob Azman is joined by Chander Sharma, a seasoned global executive, leadership advisor, and author, to unpack the real challenges large organizations face in today's fast-moving business landscape.Drawing from decades of experience across industries and continents, Chander shares powerful insights on how leadership, culture, and organizational clarity shape business transformation and customer experience. The conversation centers on his book, Busyness to Business, and its practical 5P framework—Purpose, Process, People, Practice, and Perspective—a model designed to help leaders cut through noise, eliminate unproductive busyness, and refocus on what truly drives value.Along the way, Bob and Chander explore real-world examples, including the “Amazon effect,” Walmart's turnaround, and leadership lessons from icons like Satya Nadella and Warren Buffett. The discussion is packed with actionable takeaways for executives and customer experience professionals who want to lead with intention, align their teams, and adapt to constant change.You'll also learn about a free benchmarking resource that helps leaders assess how aligned and effective their organizations truly are. If you're looking to elevate your leadership approach and sharpen your customer focus, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Welcome back to All Things Considered CX. In this episode, host Bob Azman is joined by Chander Sharma, a seasoned global executive, leadership advisor, and author, to unpack the real challenges large organizations face in today's fast-moving business landscape.Drawing from decades of experience across industries and continents, Chander shares powerful insights on how leadership, culture, and organizational clarity shape business transformation and customer experience. The conversation centers on his book, Busyness to Business, and its practical 5P framework—Purpose, Process, People, Practice, and Perspective—a model designed to help leaders cut through noise, eliminate unproductive busyness, and refocus on what truly drives value.Along the way, Bob and Chander explore real-world examples, including the “Amazon effect,” Walmart's turnaround, and leadership lessons from icons like Satya Nadella and Warren Buffett. The discussion is packed with actionable takeaways for executives and customer experience professionals who want to lead with intention, align their teams, and adapt to constant change.You'll also learn about a free benchmarking resource that helps leaders assess how aligned and effective their organizations truly are. If you're looking to elevate your leadership approach and sharpen your customer focus, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

"Prepare your Schedule"Luke 2:5-7; Luke 3:3-6Advent SeriesPastor Nate ClarkeDecember 14, 2025Christmas Eve Candlelight service is Wednesday, December 24th at 4:30pmHow should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAVirginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8Have you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureSERMON NOTES:- Luke 2:5-7- Luke 3:3-6- Prepare Your Schedule- “If the devil cannot make you bad, he will make you busy.” Corrie Boom- Galatians 5:22-23- “Busy is not godly. Busyness can be an ego trip; it can be showing off. We want to appear indispensable.” Elisabeth Elliot- “Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.” Oswald Chambers- Busy:   - frantic   - reactive   - hurried- Mark 5:22-34- Full:   - Intentional   - Prepared   - Selective- “We must allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer- Luke 10:38-42- Luke 2:5-7- Luke 3:4- Luke 3:5-6- God will find a place to reveal Himself. Will He find it in your life or have to go elsewhere?Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Do you ever find yourself pushing too hard, moving too fast, or refusing to slow down? Pastor Jeff teaches on how God never asks us to live at an unhealthy pace in order to fulfill His purpose. 

Do you ever find yourself pushing too hard, moving too fast, or refusing to slow down? Pastor Jeff teaches on how God never asks us to live at an unhealthy pace in order to fulfill His purpose. 

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about how to find joy when life feels busy, overwhelming, and nonstop.Dr. Susan Amato-Henderson retired in 2023 from her first career with over 25 years of experience as a Psychology faculty member at an institution of higher education. She holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology. She loved mentoring students, so opted to pursue certification as a life coach upon retirement.  She has now been coaching for 2+ years, and is loving every minute of it!  Very generally, her mission is to assist clients in finding their true joy!  Susie states “I was close to 50 when I finally found my true joy in life, and life now is unbelievably different from my “pre-joy” life!” As she looks back, it is with clarity that she recognizes that people often don't know what they are missing, or that they have never experienced. As she reports, “My normal was normal, I never questioned it until things fell apart!” Therefore, her coaching goal is to let clients know that a joyful life is theirs to have with some hard work and resiliency skills!Susie guides individuals toward personal and professional success. As the Founder of Sisuzy Coaching, she specializes in career transitions, mindset shifts, and adaptive capacity.  Adaptive capacity is a relatively new term used in this context, and is, essentially, one step beyond the notion of resilience. Adaptive capacity is the ability to transcend adversity and emerge stronger than before, whereas resiliency is getting through the challenges unscathed. Life demands resilience, the ability to survive even the most negative experiences, but those who adapt based upon those experiences have the upper edge. This is what she hopes to share with clients, the ability to persevere and adapt. To achieve this goal, she infuses mindfulness skills throughout most of her coaching experiences, as learning how to effectively regulate emotions and anxiety is a skill that, unfortunately, is often missing in people. Connect with Susan Here: https://www.instagram.com/susie_ah/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558690847434www.linkedin.com/in/susanamatohendersonwww.sisuzy.comGrab the freebie here:Newsletter sign up: https://forms.gle/oSxzDDmv4p7xLVDv5Free mindfulness workshop sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEETiZEZZwJvMfC0QfUAImvZXo-D6Tc4mNUjH6XfsfKSMptQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115781956269457685892===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

In this episode I finally say what many of we introverts have known for quite some time. The cult of busyness is over. At least it is for me and I suspect many of you are more than ready to join me. We introverts have been bullied by hustle culture into believing that our pace, our boundaries and our need for clarity make us weak or uncommitted. Utter nonsense. I explore how this 'always on' culture damages our thinking, erodes confidence and traps us in a cycle of panic and overwork. More importantly, I offer the practical shifts that allow us to reclaim our cognitive space and step back into our personal power. If you are ready to trade chaos for clarity, this one is for you.   ** Key Points ** Protect Thinking Window Challenge Performative Busyness Reclaim Cognitive Clarity #FlourishingIntroverts #Introverts #ClarityOverChaos   *** Resources *** Visit https://hub.flourishingintroverts.com/resourcesp for tools and resources mentioned during the podcast. You'll find my gift, Seasonal Sanity Savers (2025) perfect for this time of the year, sign-up here: https://hub.flourishingintroverts.com/sss/  

Last episode, we helped you recognize that you are too busy. So what do you do about it? In this episode, Chad shares four practical and powerful ways you can dial down your busyness and move closer to a sane and fulfilling life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Advent // Peace Our Whole Existence is Ravaged by ConflictIt's in Our World...It's in Our Nations...It's in Our Cities...It's in Our Communities...It's in Our Homes...It's in Our Hearts and Our Minds... Peace Means So Many Different Things to Different PeoplePeace May Be Ease from Conflict...Peace May Be Ease from Noise...Peace May Be Ease from Torment...Peace May Be Ease from Busyness...Peace May Be Ease from Pain... For Some People It May Be Found in A Treaty…For Some It May Be Found in a Place…For Some It May Be Found in An Embrace…For Some It Is Found in a Symbol…For Some It Is Found in Solace…For Some It Is Found in A Smile… Some Think It Is Accomplished by Negotiation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Meditation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Separation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Location...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Reconciliation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Medication... But for Most of Our World it Remains an Elusive State of Being... God Has Come, and He Has Provided a Lasting Peace for Us! Not Just a Fleeting Moment or an Elusive Dream... Romans 5:1 (NIV)“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” God Loved Us So Much that He Sent His Son to Redeem Mankind and Restore Our Peace with Him.  Judges 6:23-24 (NIV)“But the Lord said to him, ‘Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.' So, Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord is Peace.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”

"God's Rest is the Cure for the World's Busyness", Will DuVal | 12/7/25 by West Hills Church

Pastor Brian helps us take an honest look at the frenzy that December so easily becomes—and how often busyness steals the very peace, joy, and presence our souls are craving. What if the life we actually want is on the other side of slowing down? Come explore the invitation Jesus gives us to step off the “busyness crazy train” and rediscover a pace that leads to calm, clarity, and spiritual life this Christmas season.

Busyness may look normal, but it's quietly draining your marriage emotionally, physically, spiritually, and sexually. In this episode, Scott, Derek, and Gabrielle unpack why most of our busyness is a choice, how to discern when to say yes or no, and practical ways to create margin, live on mission, and protect what matters most at home.Scriptures:Romans 12:1-2Ephesians 5:15-17Matthew 16:25Genesis 2:25Questions to Discuss:1. What are some of the reasons you and your spouse are overly busy in your lives and schedule?2. What is the cost of your busyness to your marriage and family? (i.e., health, money, intimacy)3. Which of your current commitments are true needs and which are really choices that reflect your lifestyle preferences or fear of missing out?4. Who in your community group or trusted circle needs to speak into your level of busyness and help you evaluate your commitments?Resources:Podcast - More Than Roommates, Episode 41 - Why Busyness Might Destroy Your Marriage (feat. Gary Thomas)Podcast - More Than Roommates, Episode 31 - Too Busy to Get Busy (Part 2 of 3 in a series on marital intimacy)Book - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter ScazzeroBook - Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer

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This episode starts with an apology and an update. It's been a wild stretch—hospital visits, birthday mishaps, broken teeth, truck trouble, cows and pigs headed to the processor—but also a lot of grace and gratitude.Adam shares about Lady Haylee's recent medical scare during pregnancy, the prayers from patrons, and what it's like to walk through real uncertainty as a husband and father. The guys reflect on how quickly life can tilt from “normal” to “barely holding it together,” and yet how God can still anchor everything in hope and gratitude.Over whiskey (a Pseudo Sue malt from Iowa), Adam and David shift into the main topic: spiritual blindness—how easy it is for men to be convinced we're right, standing for the truth, and yet be totally off the mark.Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the apostles, St. John of the Cross, Aquinas, and even Dante, they explore:In This Episode:Real-life trials and gratitudeHaley's hospitalization and recoveryKids' birthdays, chipped teeth, and car troubleHow chaos at home can either crush us or deepen our trust in GodMiracles, doubt, and the desire for “proof”“If God would just give us a miracle, evangelization would be easy”The everyday miracles we ignore: the Eucharist, confession, conversionsWhy even those who saw Jesus' miracles still doubted and fledSpiritual blindness in the apostles and in usPeter's “I'll never deny you” moment—and the fall that followedThe apostles missing who Jesus really is, even after years of walking with HimLooking back on friendships and seasons of life and realizing, “I was blind to how unhealthy that really was”How our culture and attachments distort our judgmentBringing politics into our faith and letting ideology outrank the GospelThe overworking dad: when “providing” becomes an excuse to avoid the harder work of fatherhoodAttachment to success, busyness, and being “the guy” who makes everything happenThe “theology guy” who knows tons about the faith but never actually prays or servesSt. John of the Cross and Aquinas on blindness of mindDisordered attachments as a cause of spiritual blindnessMisapplying first principles and deforming prudenceWhy ignorance isn't always innocent—especially when it's chosenDante, betrayal, and why some wounds cut so deepWhy Dante places traitors and betrayers at the bottom of hellThe pain of realizing someone you trusted was not who you thoughtHow misplaced trust in people can tempt us to distrust GodPractical ways to grow in spiritual clarityDaily (or even twice-daily) examination of conscienceHonest fraternal correction and asking your friends to tell you the truthLiving a real ascetical life: fasting, temperance, and taming appetitesSubmitting your judgment to the Church instead of making yourself the standardTurning to the sacraments—especially confession and the Eucharist—for renewed visionAlong the way, you'll also hear:A story about accidentally using cardamom instead of cinnamon on a first dateThe strangely satisfying joy of a perfectly vacuumed game roomThe quiet fulfillment of husbandry—raising animals, caring for land, and stewarding what God has givenThis episode is an invitation to ask hard questions:Where am I convinced I'm right, but might be deeply wrong?What am I attached to that clouds my judgment?Who do I trust enough to tell me what I don't see about myself?If you've ever looked back on a season of life and thought, “How did I not see

Many founders stay stuck in the space between yes and no, not because of timing, money, or strategy, but because of resistance disguised as logic. In this powerful solo episode, Jerome Myers speaks directly to high performers who feel called to their next chapter yet hesitate to move. He breaks down the most common objections founders use to delay meaningful growth and reveals the deeper fears beneath them—from the discomfort of pausing long enough to feel, to the fear of being truly seen without the armor of achievement.  Jerome also opens up about his own experience with the Founder's Exit Paradox and the identity unraveling that happens once success goes quiet. This episode serves as a mirror, a challenge, and an invitation to stop circling the life you want and begin stepping into it with clarity, alignment, and courage. [00:00–02:18] Sitting in the Gray Space Founders hesitate not because of time or money but because of quiet resistance Resistance dresses itself up as logic, busyness, and “reasonable” excuses The episode frames the work ahead: naming the fear so it stops running the show [02:19–04:45] The Five Surface Objections (and Their Real Meaning) “It's not the right time” really means, “I'm scared to slow down and feel” Busyness becomes a shield protecting founders from their inner truth Pretending everything is fine becomes exhausting — and unsustainable [04:46–07:02] The High Performer's Dilemma: “Will This Work for Me?” Strategy solves business problems, but it doesn't heal identity problems Founders fear inner work because it requires vulnerability The Intensive works differently than a playbook — it goes to the root [07:03–09:28] Trust, Fatigue, and the Fear of Hope “I need to talk to my advisor” often signals lack of self-trust “I need a break” reveals survival mode, not true rest The deeper fear is hoping for change and being disappointed again [09:29–12:32] The Founder's Exit Paradox Founders fear being seen without their achievements as armor Jerome shares his own unraveling after leaving his $20M division Success becomes identity — titles, applause, income, roles The question underneath everything: “Who am I without what I built?” [12:33–17:32] Choosing Your Next: The Real Invitation Speaking desires out loud dissolves guilt and activates clarityRemoving the founder mask leads to alignment, wholeness, and freedom Staying stuck is a decision — so is choosing your next chapter The Next Intensive becomes a turning point where founders finally feel alive again Key Quotes: “Vulnerability is not exposure. It's access. It's how you access clarity, connection, meaning, and fulfillment.” — Jerome Myers “Staying Stuck Is a Decision”— Jerome Myers Join industry leaders shaping the future and secure your spot at the Exit Planning Summit today! https://exitplanningsummit.com/speakers Ready for your next chapter?Start Your Assessment Now

Pathfinder Church | November 23, 2025 | Dion GarrettSo often we're afraid that we don't have enough resources to secure a safe, happy life. We're always looking to stash away a little bit more for a rainy day, gain more insight, and improve our safety net. But when will it ever be enough to bring us peace?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

What if your sugar cravings, need to clean, urge to call a friend, or desire to put on a movie while working aren't just procrastination—but your nervous system desperately trying to help you avoid drowning in emotions that feel too intense to face? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie gets vulnerable about discovering a new level of chronic functional freeze in herself—sharing the exact moment she found herself staring at chocolate muffins on a grocery app, salivating, recognizing her body was scrambling to decrease the intensity of overwhelm. This episode reveals something critical about stored trauma: what looks like busyness or distraction is actually your biology's attempt to create distance when stress feels bigger than your capacity. And recognizing these patterns is the first step to having choice instead of falling into them unconsciously. In this episode you'll hear more about: The capacity equation: Why overwhelm and freeze kick in when the stress you're experiencing feels so much bigger than your current capacity—it's not a choice, it's your body going into protection mode to keep you from drowning The chocolate muffin moment: Dr. Aimie's raw account of craving chocolate muffins while on a carnivore diet, recognizing her nervous system was reaching for sugar to numb panic—and the biology of why sugar and gluten bind opiate receptors just like Vicodin to decrease emotional pain The pattern of disconnection: How chronic functional freeze shows up as avoidance of emotions through creating distance—sugar cravings first, then calling friends to focus on them instead of you, then cleaning and organizing anything to avoid sitting still with the stress Why high performers miss their freeze: How being productive and getting stuff done can mask storage trauma in your body—you look fine to everyone else while struggling internally with focus, efficiency, and feeling stuck trying to push through The distraction cascade: What happens when your nervous system can't get the chocolate muffins—it moves through the list: call a friend (focus on their needs), clean something (create busy work), put on a movie (split your attention), go to bed early (escape it all) The biology of avoidance behaviors: Understanding that reaching for distractions isn't weakness or poor discipline—it's your nervous system literally scrambling for anything that will decrease intensity so you don't feel like you're drowning in your inner emotions Why it looks healthy but isn't: How going to bed early, cleaning, and helping friends can appear like self-care and productivity when they're actually signs of freeze response—trying to run away and create distance from what feels too big From no choice to real choice: How recognizing these patterns as messages from your body creates space for different decisions—before awareness, you were falling into chocolate muffins and distractions; after awareness, you can see what your body really needs (to know you're going to be okay) The growth edge opportunity: Why being at your edge in overwhelm isn't doom and gloom—it's actually your opportunity to expand capacity so you can hold more stress without going into freeze, transforming your relationship with the freeze response entirely The patterns of pain and protection: Where to find the full framework in Chapter 9 of The Biology of Trauma, including disconnection, perfectionism, push-through philosophy, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity as predictable patterns of stored trauma Your busyness isn't always about being busy. Sometimes it's your nervous system trying to save you from drowning. But here's the truth: when you can recognize the chocolate muffin craving, the urge to clean, the need to focus on someone else, or the desire to split your attention with a movie as messages from your body—not failures or weaknesses—you gain choice. You can ask, "What do I really need right now? What is my body trying to tell me?" That recognition is powerful. That's what transforms freeze from something that controls you into something you move through, knowing you'll be okay and that this edge is actually your growth edge.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Pragya sits down with Rafael Pinho, CFA, co-founder and CFO of TD Pine Advisors, to unpack a brutal but necessary question for every founder. Is your company actually valuable, or just busy. Rafael breaks down the real drivers of business value in today's volatile market. Predictable cash flow, capital efficiency, conservative forecasting, and smart use of AI. He explains the concept of the value gap. The difference between what your business is worth today and what it could be worth if you stop over-indexing on vanity metrics and start running with financial clarity. If you are a founder, investor, or operator trying to navigate fundraising, exits, or sustainable growth, this conversation gives you a straight-talking framework to think less like a revenue chaser and more like a value creator. About the Guest  : Rafael Pinho, CFA is the co-founder and CFO of TD Pine Advisors, where he helps owners of privately held businesses understand what their companies are truly worth and how to close the gap between current value and potential value. With deep experience in financial strategy, valuation, and capital allocation, he works with founders to build predictable cash flow, resilient business models, and credible paths to scale or exit in complex markets. Key Takeaways  : The value gap is the space between what your business is worth today and what it could be worth if it were less dependent on the founder and built on predictable, repeatable cash flow instead of one-off wins. Revenue and valuation got heavily conflated during the 2021-2022 boom. Long term, cash flow, consistency, and resilience drive value more than raw top line growth. Investors are increasingly rewarding three things. Predictability of revenue and earnings, healthy profitability with solid margins, and credible long term growth tailwinds in the market the business serves. Founders who run their companies “by the bank balance” are flying blind. A rolling 13 week cash flow view plus a 12 month forecast and budget dramatically increases decision making clarity and investor confidence. Hidden value often sits in under-served markets and new channels that founders are too conservative or busy to explore. A structured, budgeted experiment can safely unlock those opportunities. AI should be treated as an efficiency and productivity lever, not a magic growth trick. Used well, it improves margins and scalability and that directly impacts long term business value. Avoid recency bias. Do not assume last month's spike or crash is the new normal. Anchor your planning in fundamentals and conservative assumptions rather than emotional reactions to recent numbers. 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Discover how trauma lives in the body—and how the vagus nerve, nervous system shutdown, and somatic healing explain why stillness can feel unsafe. Through the Biology of Trauma® lens, Dr. Aimie shares the trauma response sequence and the Essential Sequence needed to heal stored trauma without overwhelm. If we've ever felt like we can't stop moving—like sitting still feels unsafe—this episode helps us understand why. I share Jess's story, a 45-year-old marketing director whose chronic busyness protected her from an 8-year-old's stored terror. When her 17-year-old daughter said, "Mom, we never really got to be together," Jess knew something had to change. We'll explore how nervous system dysregulation shows up as high-functioning exhaustion, emotional disconnection, and perfectionism. We'll see how trauma becomes biology—and why our body holds on until it feels safe enough to let go.   In this episode you'll learn: [00:00] Why a "good childhood" doesn't guarantee a nervous system free of trauma [02:15] How Jess's busyness, weight gain, and exhaustion were signs of stored trauma [06:40] Why stillness feels unsafe when the body equates pausing with overwhelm [09:10] Thinking vs feeling: how living in your head blocks somatic trauma healing [12:45] The real definition of trauma: overwhelm inside the body, not just events [16:05] Startle → stress → freeze → shutdown: the trauma response sequence in the nervous system [18:40] How the vagus nerve turns overwhelm into a whole-body shutdown response [21:20] Overwhelm as biology: fatigue, gut issues, emotional eating, and chronic anxiety [24:05] Why somatic work can retraumatize you if you don't feel safe first [26:30] The essential safety sequence: safety → support → growth into calm aliveness [28:15] How Jess used the Foundational Journey to break the cycle with her daughter   Main Takeaways: Trauma Happens Inside the Body: Trauma isn't defined by events—it's what happens inside of us when overwhelm outpaces our capacity to cope. Overwhelm Is Trauma Biology: When the size of the problems we face feels bigger than our resources, our nervous system shifts from stress into trauma—leading to freeze, shutdown, and hopelessness. Chronic Busyness and Perfectionism Can Be Functional Freeze: What looks like overachieving may actually be a protective response. Our body may be using busyness to avoid stored pain. The Vagus Nerve Makes Trauma Physical: It carries the signal of shutdown throughout our system—leading to fatigue, gut issues, disconnection, and a loss of aliveness. We Must Follow the Same Path Out That We Took In: Skipping straight to calm never works. True healing follows this path: Safety → Support → Expansion. Healing Breaks Generational Patterns: Jess's journey shows what becomes possible when we regulate our nervous system and choose presence over protection.   Notable Quotes: "Trauma isn't what happened to us—it's what happened inside of us". "Busyness kept me safe. It kept me from drowning in emotions I couldn't process". "We have to follow the same path that our body took." "Our body holds its truth. Our mind tells us what it wants us to hear." "Safety first, then Support, then Expansion. You cannot skip the sequence." "Our body needs safety to come out of shutdown. Until we create that, it will stay closed."   Episode Takeaway: Trauma isn't about what happened—it's about what overwhelmed our nervous system and pushed it into survival mode. Chronic busyness, perfectionism, and emotional disconnection are often signs our body is still trying to protect us. But when we follow the Essential Sequence—Safety, then Support, then Expansion—we can safely access and resolve what our body has been holding. Healing becomes possible when our body finally knows it's safe to feel, to rest, and to be present.   Resources/Guides: Take the Attachment Pain Quiz: Discover your attachment patterns and how they show up in your nervous system Attachment Trauma Healing Roadmap: Get your personalized roadmap for healing attachment wounds Foundational Journey - If you are ready to create your inner safety and shift your nervous system, join me and my team for this 6 week journey of practical somatic and mind-body inner child practices. Lay your foundation to do the deeper work safely and is the pre-requisite for becoming a Biology of Trauma® professional.    Related Episodes: Episode 36: How to Integrate Somatic and Parts Work Part 2: Mind-Body Dialog Questions with Dr. Aimie Apigian Episode 37: How to Integrate Somatic and Parts Work Part 2: Mind-Body Dialog Questions with Dr. Aimie Apigian   Your host: Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician (Preventive/Addiction Medicine) with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health, and author of the national bestselling book "The Biology of Trauma" (foreword by Gabor Maté) that transforms our understanding of how the body experiences and holds trauma. After foster-adopting a child during medical school sparked her journey, she desperately sought for answers that would only continue as she developed chronic health issues. Through her practitioner training, podcast, YouTube channel, and international speaking, she bridges functional medicine, attachment and trauma therapy, facilitating accelerated repair of trauma's impact on the mind, body and biology. Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any medical or psychological condition in yourself or others. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own physician, therapist, psychiatrist, or other qualified health provider regarding any physical or mental health issues you may be experiencing. Comment Etiquette: I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please share and use your name or initials so that we can keep this space spam-free and the discussion positive

Global Outreach Director Marissa Armit reflects on a busy ministry trip to Nairobi, Kenya, realizing the need to slow down and listen for God's voice in the stillness. She encourages creating rhythms of prayer and journaling to hear Him.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1870: Alli Worthington explores how chronic busyness drains our peace, purpose, and presence, offering a clear-eyed guide to escape the cycle of constant striving. By confronting the lies that keep us overwhelmed, she empowers us to reclaim margin, intentionality, and joy in everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/breaking-busy/ Quotes to ponder: "Busy is a drug that a lot of people are addicted to." "When we are always busy, we miss the most important moments of our lives." "I wasn't addicted to success. I was addicted to striving."

A crowded calendar can look like success, but what if it's hiding slow service, low-yield work, and profit slipping through the cracks? We pull back the curtain on the “packed restaurant” illusion and share a clearer measure of health: dollar-per-hour production. By focusing on adjusted production per hour, you can design days that hit your goals on purpose, not by accident, and reclaim time without sacrificing revenue.We get specific about how to shift from busy to profitable. You'll hear the simple math that compares an eight-hour day of fillings to a four-hour block of crowns—and why the latter can be four times more profitable in half the time. We dive into DPH block scheduling, setting minimum dollar values for key slots, and limiting low-dollar procedures so your schedule tells the truth. We also tackle the hidden cost of cancellations: the empty operatory that quietly halves profitability. From pre-collecting and firm policies to waitlists and same-day rescue protocols, we show how to protect high-value time and stabilize your week.Learn how to make more money on less days!  Register for the 3 Day Virtual Practice Freedom event at https://www.dentalpracticeheroes.com/freedom Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3784: Courtney Carver invites us to reclaim our time and peace by becoming "gentle warriors," intentionally rejecting the glorification of busyness in favor of presence, gratitude, and calm. Through simple shifts like silencing notifications, asking better questions, and embracing solitude, she shows how we can trade overwhelm for a more meaningful and spacious life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/manifesto/ Quotes to ponder: "I will work with people who want my best, not my busiest." "Ban the word 'busy' and see what it feels like to talk about your life differently." "The opposite of a busy life isn't a lazy life, it's a full life." Episode references: Digital Detox (National Day of Unplugging): https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3783: Courtney Carver invites us to quietly rebel against the chaos of modern life by becoming “gentle warriors” who prioritize presence, health, and heartfelt decisions over constant productivity. Her powerful reflections offer a compassionate roadmap for reclaiming time, energy, and connection in a world obsessed with doing more. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/manifesto/ Quotes to ponder: "Asking for help is a sign of strength. Asking for help builds relationships." "If you can draw the line with your heart, you can take a stand with a smile." "Your no doesn't need a lengthy explanation or apology." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices