Podcasts about childhood experiences

In this episode, Jade Cameron—Mindset Coach and Personal Trainer—dives deep into the concept of cognitive dissonance and how it affects women's health and recovery, particularly from eating disorders and hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Jade explains how the discomfort that comes with changing beliefs and behaviors is not a setback, but a sign of growth.Listeners will gain insight into how aligning their beliefs with their actions, reframing negative thoughts, and leaning on supportive relationships can create a powerful foundation for healing. This conversation is filled with compassionate guidance for anyone navigating body image, recovery, and mindset transformation.⏱️ Chapter Breakdown00:00 – Introduction to Mindset and Wellbeing00:00 – Reconnecting with the Body00:25 – Understanding the Struggle of Change00:54 – What Is Cognitive Dissonance?01:10 – Cognitive Dissonance in HA Recovery04:34 – From Resistance to Acceptance04:40 – Debunking the Myth of Eating Less07:33 – Why Eating More Can Help09:10 – Transforming Food-Related Beliefs09:25 – How to Resolve Internal Conflict09:54 – Aligning Beliefs with Actions10:29 – Belief Systems and Their Influence13:21 – Spotting Flaws in Lifestyle Choices14:18 – Using Inverse Thinking in Recovery14:33 – Embracing Discomfort as a Growth Tool17:49 – Visualizing Your Future Self18:11 – Addressing Limiting Beliefs23:55 – Childhood Experiences and Self-PerceptionBook In Your HA Confidence and Clarity Session: https://tr.ee/wyPTZLpR5vFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadee.cameron/Have a question? Email me: itsamindgamepodcast@gmail.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health.

In this engaging conversation, host Marco Garcia connects with artists Mossy S Babyy, CMK, Gucci, and Kannon Santana. They share their personal stories, discussing their childhood experiences, the challenges they faced growing up, and the influences that shaped their lives. The artists delve into their journey into music, highlighting the importance of loyalty, community, and the lessons learned along the way. Their narratives reflect resilience and the drive to succeed in the music industry, making for an inspiring dialogue.TakeawaysMarcy Baby emphasizes the importance of loyalty in his life.Cannon Santana reflects on the challenges of growing up in a tough environment.Gucci shares the significance of remembering where they came from.The artists discuss the chaotic nature of their childhoods.They highlight the role of family and community in their lives.Lessons learned from foster care shaped their identities.Financial literacy was a key lesson imparted by a foster brother.Influences from family members played a crucial role in their upbringing.The artists stress the importance of perseverance in their music careers.They all agree on the value of learning from mistakes. Sound bites"Loyalty is my biggest thing.""Crazy as shit.""It's God's time."Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Artists02:53 Childhood Experiences and Backgrounds05:43 Influences and Life Lessons08:27 The Journey into Music11:32 Early Music Experiences and Growth

For the Top 5 at 5, producer Louis Cocco shares his top five shared childhood expereinces.

Troy Maloney grew up in Massachusetts surrounded by crime — his grandfather was a known mobster. From juvenile detention to multiple stints in county jail, Troy's life was headed down a dark path. It all came to a head when he was arrested for arson after trying to burn down his girlfriend's ex's house. In this interview, Troy shares what led him to prison, what life was like behind bars, and how his past still affects him today. #ArsonCase #PrisonStory #TrueCrimePodcast #MobFamily #JuvenileDetention #RedemptionStory #MassachusettsCrime #LockedInWithIanBick Thank you to SHADY RAYS & RIDGE for sponsoring today's episode: Shady Rays: Get 35% off polarized glasses at https://shadyrays.com/ - code LOCKEDIN Ridge: Thank you to RIDGE for sponsoring today's episode: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.Ridge.com/LOCKEDIN #Ridgepod #sponsored Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://convictclothing.net/collections/convict-clothing-x-ian-bick Timestamps: 00:00:00 Troy Maloney's Troubling Past and Crime Ties 00:08:11 Navigating High School: Friendships and Challenges 00:16:53 Revealing a Funeral Home's Hidden Secrets 00:24:33 The Influence of Childhood Experiences on Life Choices 00:33:05 Experience with a Troubled Relationship 00:42:01 Experiences in Suffolk County Jail 00:50:29 Family Dynamics and Relationships 00:58:18 Unexpected Encounter with the Law 01:06:01 Facing Criminal Charges: A Personal Account 01:14:34 Prison Sentence Experience 01:22:08 A Surreal First Day in Prison 01:31:26 Inside Thompson Hall: Life and Challenges in Camp 01:38:41 Surviving and Navigating Prison Dynamics 01:46:00 Reflecting on the Impact of COVID in Prison 01:55:13 Overcoming Complacency in Personal Growth 02:04:09 Importance of Sharing Stories with the Younger Generation 02:12:07 Expressing Gratitude and Farewell Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ishtar Howell, monk, meditation teacher and intuitive astrologer joins me for a chat about his childhood experiences with various spirit entities crossing his path. We discuss how it was for him to keep a foot in either world. ishtarhowell.substack.com youtube.com/ishtarishaya Ishtar's workshop dates for the Ascension Meditation course: June 21 and 22 2025, Stroud June 28 and 29 2025, Richmond, North Yorkshire https://www.ascension-meditation.com/ Reach Ishtar for intuitive and astrological readings www.awakenedlightastrology.com Joining Patreon: Please do not join via the Apple app which takes a third of creators membership fees! Please join directly instead via your browser at Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcast/membership⁠⁠ S U P P O R T T M F S P Become a Patron! We have a community called The Curious Crew. https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcast/membership If you are looking for exclusive bonus material, monthly zoom chats with like-minded folks, access to the Discord chat channels and joining in-person events with other members, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcast/membership If you'd prefer to support the Modern Fairy Sightings with a one off donation, you can ‘buy me a coffee' and I'd be very grateful

Malisa Hepner lost her dad at 15 to an overdose and her mom at 22 (when pregnant with her first child) to complications related to hep c and cirrhosis. She hosts a podcast called Emotionally Unavailable, an author, and public speaker. Website: https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Emotionally Unavailable Podcast: https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/1739504718415772259d92bc1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558789720560 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malisa.hepner/?hl=en You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Creative Courage: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability with Mauricio Pita   Episode #159   Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur! In today's episode, Nick is thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest, Mauricio, a talented filmmaker with whom he's shares an intrinsic connection that transcends the typical creative bond. Mauricio and Nick first crossed paths on the film festival circuit, and we've been kindred spirits ever since. In this conversation, Mauricio opens up about his journey from growing up in Venezuela to making waves in the film industry here in the U.S. He shares the challenges he faced as a young, imaginative boy seeking solace in his creativity amidst bullying and isolation and how these experiences helped shape his path as an artist. We dig into the process of pursuing an artistic career, embracing vulnerability, and navigating the ups and downs of being a queer creator. Mauricio's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of staying true to one's vision, and he's here to inspire you to take that leap, follow your creative dreams, and maybe even make your very own film. So, listen in for a truly heartfelt and fascinating conversation with Mauricio. Let's get started!   Key Takeways:   Imagination as Superpower: Mauricio grew up with a rich imagination, often role-playing and diving into creative worlds. This imaginative ability became a cornerstone of his artistic endeavors, showcasing the potential of turning perceived isolation into a creative superpower.   Resilience and Determination: The path to pursuing one's passion is not always smooth. Mauricio's determination to succeed in the arts, despite the challenges he faced as an immigrant and a queer individual, serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and belief in one's vision can overcome obstacles.   Authentic Storytelling: Transitioning from devised theater to film, Mauricio emphasizes the importance of telling personal and authentic stories. His film "Safe Word" explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, resonating with audiences and demonstrating the impact of genuine storytelling.   Find Mauricio on: Instagram  Watch Safe Word on: HereTV Google Safe Word on: Youtube- Stashed Shorts     Story Telling Guide!!!   Mauricio Pita is an award-winning actorand producerbased inWashington, DC. His most recent film,Safe Word(HereTV/Stash Short), became aLGBTQ+film festival favorite for the2023-24 cycle. Other notable film credits includeTu Yo Baño, Sexo, Ahora(Palm SpringsShortFest Audience Favorite), and collaborations with writer/director Christopher Cunetto (Gateway, Crystalline) as well asdirecting and producingInside VoicesandWaiting RoomforArena Stage.As an actor, Mauricio has performed with Studio Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Manhattan Theatre Club, etc.and has alsoappearedin national ad campaigns for DirecTV, Target, Fisher Price and beyond.   Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.  

In this episode, Ashley Darrow and her son Ashton share their emotional journey through addiction, foster care, and reunification. Ashley discusses her struggles with addiction and the impact it had on her relationship with Ashton, who reflects on his experiences in foster care and the challenges of being separated from his mother. The conversation highlights themes of love, resilience, and the complexities of family dynamics in the face of adversity. This conversation also explores the relational journey of Ashley and Ashton, a mother and son who navigated the challenges of foster care and addiction recovery. They share their experiences of separation, the long road to reunification, and the importance of building trust and honesty in their relationship. Through their story, they emphasize the significance of hope and the lessons learned from their struggles, ultimately showcasing the power of love and resilience in healing and family dynamics.

What makes a space feel like home? Architect Raquel Aparicio, founder of Mara Design, reveals how her childhood journey from Portugal to China sparked a lifelong passion for meaningful design. Creating spaces filled with joy and meaning, Raquel blends creativity, efficiency and purpose, Raquel transforms spaces into havens of joy and belonging. Raquel explores the emotional impact of colour, culture and user experience on wellbeing. From navigating change to designing for connection, discover how architecture can be both profitable and deeply human. Preparation, empathy and personal identity shape the places we love most so tune in to discover the architecture of joy. KEY TAKEAWAY ‘It's all about how people experience spaces and how those spaces make them feel.'   ABOUT RAQUEL Raquel is the founder of Mar Design, a bespoke design and architecture studio for property developers and investors. With 20 years of international experience and a background in major projects like the Four Seasons Hotel and Chelsea Barracks, she combines design expertise with a developer's mindset to create high-performing, transformational homes. Driven by her own experience of displacement, Raquel's mission is to design spaces that feel like true homes, places that enrich lives and that people love and can call their own. Through Mar Design, she empowers developers to achieve higher profits, build lasting legacies, and gain the freedom to focus on what matters most.     CONNECT WITH RAQUEL https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-aparicio-mardesignuk/ https://www.instagram.com/mardesignuk/ https://www.mar-design.co.uk/     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.  

A conversation from History with Chris Harding.In Mark Vernon's new book "Awake!", he argues that we're missing something from our view of the great visionary artist William Blake.It's that word - ‘visionary.'Mark argues that Blake's extraordinary art reveals an expanded experience of the world that Blake lived with every day: angels, fairies, realms beyond our own. Blake wasn't, in other words, making it all up…Mark says that we shouldn't be afraid of the ‘supernatural Blake.' We should embrace him - and even aspire to live a little as he did.00:00 Introduction to William Blake02:45 Blake's Life and Context04:32 Blake and India08:45 The Nature of Perception13:06 Childhood Experiences and Spirituality19:50 Blake's Relationship with Institutional Christianity24:43 The Role of Forgiveness in Jesus' Teachings26:05 Blake's Vision of the Human Form Divine28:00 The Sacrificial Nature of Spiritual Awakening29:28 Blake as a Social Critic 31:30 Blake and Science35:21 The Dangers of Abstraction 36:19 Blake and consumerism43:06 What does Blake offer us now?

Send us a textReverend Dr. Paul Meckes, is an ordained minister and meta-physician with extensive experience in metaphysical sciences, paranormal investigation, and mediumship. Katische and Dr. Meckes discuss his journey in mediumship, the significance of his great-grandmother's spiritual presence, and the intricate details of paranormal investigations. They also delve into broader topics like spiritualism, consciousness, and the importance of being authentic and seeking one's true self. The conversation highlights Dr. Meckes' experiences in spiritualism, his role in exorcisms, and the fine line between mental health and spiritual phenomena. The episode provides a comprehensive look into Dr. Meckes' multifaceted career and his commitment to bridging the gap between science and spirituality.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Infinite Life with Katische Haberfield00:39 Season 13 Overview and Guest Introduction01:28 Reverend Dr. Paul Meckes' Background05:16 Exploring Mediumship and Paranormal Investigations06:25 Childhood Experiences and Spiritual Awakening08:50 Family Connections and Spiritual Guides32:43 Academic Pursuits and Metaphysical Studies55:36 The Role of a Spiritualist Minister01:01:26 Clarifying Spiritualism as a Religion01:03:08 Scientific Investigations in Spiritualism01:07:35 Paranormal Investigations and Mediumship01:14:34 Challenges and Ethics in Paranormal Work01:30:26 Experiences and Learnings from Paranormal Cases01:53:37 Concluding Thoughts and Advice Listen all the way until the end for a special activation gift from Archangel Zadkiel. Don't forget to tune into our special season where Katische and Archangel Zadkiel teach us about Spirit Animals through channeled messages.Podcaster?- host with Buzzsprout Buzzsprout is my podcast host of choice! 3 years in podcasting has led me to Buzzsprout! Dreaming of becoming a published poet?Submit poetry Soulful Poems 4: An Anthology for Activating Inner Mental Wealth. Application form belDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Hi, I'm Katische Haberfield MBus(Mtkg), Clinical Hypnotherapist CHt. IPHM.Host of The Infinite Life with Katische Haberfield podcast.Direct Channeler of Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine Energies. I help you through my skills as a: Direct Channeler of Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine Energies. Clinical Hypnotherapist. Cht, IPHM. Past Life Regression Therapist Soul Obstruction Removal Specialist Financial Independence and True Wealth Consultant (Spiritual Approach) Student of Exploring the Soul and Consciousness Find out more about Katische and book sessions at https://katische.com/ Connect with and follow Katische on Facebook, LinkedIn, Goodreads, YouTube and Amazon

In this episode, I help leadership coach and podcaster Julie Neale work through the discomfort she feels on stage.Though she's right at home behind the microphone, being on stage stirs up something different. Julie may look confident, but inside, she's anxious — silently struggling.Together, we trace her nerves back to early experiences that shaped her identity, including a pivotal moment when her father, with the best intentions, publicly praised her in a way that became a role she felt expected to play — even at the expense of her own truth.We also talk about how to feel more grounded, expand your stage presence, and create a sense of belonging in front of an audience.If you've ever felt unseen, misrepresented, or not fully yourself in the spotlight, this conversation will speak to you.Click here to check the full show notes.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Sonia and Roberta are joined by long-time friends Yadira and Emanuel to unpack their evolving relationships with faith and spirituality. They reflect on what it was like growing up in the church, how their beliefs have shifted over time, and the ways culture, community, and personal experience have shaped their spiritual paths. They explore the role of the Black church—both its deep cultural roots and its limitations—and why so many are rethinking what it means to be “religious” versus “spiritual.” It's a thoughtful look at how faith grows and changes as we do.Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastYouTube: Grown and Growing PodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

JB, Sandy, and Tricia dive into a Vogue article claiming Generation X (1965-1980) might be the coolest generation. Sandy shares a heartfelt story about a listener named Erin, highlighting the show's impact. The hosts reminisce about Gen X's cultural influence, from iconic figures like Madonna to the carefree, pre-digital childhoods they enjoyed. They contrast their upbringing with today's digital age and discuss the shift in parenting styles, lamenting the rise of helicopter parenting. The episode wraps up with a nostalgic reflection on Gen X's unique perspective and contributions.Vogue Article Discussion (00:00:01)  The speakers discuss a Vogue article claiming Generation X might be the coolest generation.Listener Connection Story(00:00:17)  JB shares a touching story about a listener who found comfort in their radio show during a tough childhood.Childhood Experiences (00:02:37)  The speakers reflect on how their childhood experiences differ from today's kids, emphasizing the lack of constant supervision.Cultural Impact of Generation X (00:03:43)  Discussion on how Generation X shaped 1990s culture, including music, fashion, and iconic figures.Analog vs. Digital Upbringing (00:05:31)  Speakers compare growing up analog to the fully digital experiences of today's children.Helicopter Parenting (00:07:56)  Discussion on the rise of helicopter parenting and its roots in societal fears and media influence.Generational Differences in Parenting (00:09:17)  The speakers discuss how parenting styles have changed, reflecting on their own childhood freedoms.Work Ethic and Career Choices (00:11:09)  The speakers talk about Generation X's shift away from traditional career paths and corporate loyalty.Selling Out in Today's Culture (00:12:19)  Conversation about how perceptions of "selling out" have changed, especially concerning music and business.

I am joined by UFO investigator of more than 35 years, Melinda Leslie, to discuss her work on Abductions, Mil-Ab's (military abductions) , DUMB's (Deep Underground Military Bases) and much more... 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:07 Melinda's Introduction to UFOs 01:30 The Bob Lazar Story 05:15 First UFO Sightings and Investigations 07:10 Unlocking Abduction Memories 14:33 Childhood Experiences and Missing Time 24:08 Regression Therapy and Support Groups 34:33 Witness Accounts and Physical Evidence 40:41 Reflecting on Abduction Experiences 41:35 Skepticism and Regression in UFO Encounters 42:17 Abduction Frequency 43:48 Group Abductions and Shared Memories 45:05 Military Abductions: Mil-Ab Experiences 45:27 Detailed Mil-Ab Abduction Accounts 51:32 Helicopter Harassment and Intimidation 56:05 Evidence of Military Involvement 56:39 Reverse Engineered Alien Technology 01:02:40 Compartmentalization and Secrecy 01:05:02 Personal Accounts and Evidence End of Part 1 Check out Melinda's work: http://www.ufosightingtours.com/ Get in touch with the show: Twitter: @UFOUAPAM Facebook, YouTube & Instagram: "That UFO Podcast" YouTube: ⁠⁠YouTube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠UFOUAPAM@gmail.com All podcast links & associated links: ⁠⁠Linktr.ee/ufouapam⁠ ThatUFOPodcast.com⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, like and leave a review of the show Enjoy folks, Andy

In this compelling episode, Dr. Wuori joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Daycare Myth, highlighting the significant disconnect between the science of early childhood development and its reflection—or lack thereof—in public policy. Dr. Wuori shares powerful insights and forward-thinking reasons for prioritizing early childhood development. It builds brain capital and cognitive reserve, which is the brains ability to withstand stress and combat cognitive decline in the face of disease. He emphasizes that early experiences profoundly shape cognitive abilities, emotional wellness, and social behaviors, setting the stage for lifelong adaptability and achievement. Additionally, early investment significantly reduces future healthcare, educational, and welfare expenditures, strengthening communities both economically and socially. Early childhood nurturing also fosters critical emotional skills such as empathy, emotional regulation, and collaboration, which are essential for leadership and relationship-building. By prioritizing early childhood development, society can ensure the growth of innovative, emotionally intelligent individuals capable of thriving in a rapidly evolving, complex world. Join us to explore these transformative ideas and understand why early childhood development is essential to building resilient, prosperous societies.Dr. Dan Wuori is the Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions, a public policy focused on the needs of America's young children and families. His new book, The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It) shot immediately to #1 on Amazon's education charts in February, some seven months before its release. But to thousands of parents the world over, Dr. Wuori is known not for his work in the policy space, but for his innovative social media presence - which offers daily video child development lessons. In a recent profile, The New York Times called Dr. Wuori's X/Twitter account “a font of delight and edification… educational, but also simply put “awwww.”Learn more about Dr. Dan Wuori:danwuori.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/genein-letford/

On this week's episode of Raising Confident Girls, your host, Melissa Jones, welcomes Debora O'Hara, a Money Coach and Financial Speaker who helps women feel confident and in control of their finances—without stress, shame, or restriction. Through her business, How Debbie Saves, Debora supports female entrepreneurs in paying off debt, managing finances, and building profitable, purpose-driven businesses.Melissa and Debora discuss the importance of talking openly about money—especially with girls. Debora shares her personal journey from financial struggle to empowerment, highlighting how family dynamics and unspoken money beliefs can shape our financial futures. They explore the impact of financial shame, the importance of breaking cycles of financial illiteracy, and why budgeting and confidence go hand-in-hand.Together, they offer practical strategies for teaching kids about money—no matter your financial situation—and encourage parents to create a home where money conversations are ongoing, honest, and empowering. Tune in for a powerful episode that will help you raise girls who are financially confident and ready to advocate for themselves.Money conversations are crucial for building confidence in girls.Breaking the cycle of financial illiteracy is essential.Women often carry the burden of financial shame and secrecy.Conversations about money should be ongoing and engaging.She's also a mom of three—including a 20-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old daughter—and brings such a powerful perspective on the importance of raising financially confident girls. She shares how we, as parents, can shift the money conversation at home so our daughters grow up empowered to create freedom and choices in their lives.Connect with DeboraWebsiteInstagramMelissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

Hour 3 - Childhood Experiences full 2534 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:01:10 +0000 88Yl5dB6ukRKRAu34yD8ZJDmu5jr5rYu nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,society & culture Cody & Gold nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,society & culture Hour 3 - Childhood Experiences Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 610 Sports Radio's newest mid-day show "Cody & Gold."  Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener.  Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

This week Dr. Trevor Wilkins, known as the Angry Viking Therapist, discusses the impact of early life experiences on current behavior, trauma in public safety and military professions, and the importance of changing one's mental filter to overcome adversity. Dr. Wilkins shares his journey from public safety to becoming a therapist and provides insight into his intensive, specialized treatment methods for trauma. The episode emphasizes the significance of taking control and applying practical strategies to improve mental health and overall wellbeing. Episode Highlights: 03:38 The Power of Predictions in Therapy 11:32 From Public Safety to Therapy 26:33 The Neurotrauma Project and EMDR 32:00 The Impact of Childhood Experiences 35:07 Addressing Trauma and Mental Health 42:42 Complex PTSD and Blocking Beliefs Dr. Trevor Wilkins, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, CCTP, is a trauma-focused psychotherapist specializing in PTSD treatment for public safety professionals. A former police officer, firefighter, and EMT, he brings real-world insight to Thin Line Counseling in Lexington, KY. Known for his no-nonsense, action-oriented approach, Dr. Wilkins combines evidence-based methods like EMDR and REBT with deep expertise in law enforcement stress. He serves as Clinical Director for The Wounded Blue, teaches at the University of the Cumberlands, and is pursuing a second PhD in Trauma-Informed Care. Dr. Wilkins is a respected speaker, researcher, and advocate for those who protect and serve. Learn more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-wilkins-phd/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Sauce Mackenzie reflects on personal experiences, resilience, and the importance of community. He shares insights on navigating relationships, the significance of energy in interactions, and his love for travel. The discussion also delves into his favorite NFL jerseys, highlighting the cultural significance behind them. Throughout the conversation, Sauce emphasizes the importance of authenticity and connection in life. In this conversation, Sauce Mackenzie discusses various themes including the emotional connection fans have with sports franchises, the importance of collaboration in podcasting, and the value of childhood experiences in shaping one's character. He emphasizes the significance of motivation, work ethic, and authenticity in personal and professional growth. Additionally, he critiques social media dynamics and the attention-seeking behavior prevalent in content creation, advocating for positive communication and personal development.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections02:53 Survival and Resilience06:02 Community and Connection09:13 Navigating Relationships and Energy12:12 Travel and Experiences14:46 Top NFL Jerseys and Personal Favorites24:23 Franchise Emotions and Fan Loyalty25:50 Podcasting and Collaboration Opportunities26:38 Consulting and Business Development29:00 The Importance of Childhood Experiences32:58 Life Lessons from Family35:38 Motivation and Work Ethic39:22 Authenticity and Personal Values42:18 Social Media Dynamics and Perceptions46:19 Attention and Content Creation50:31 Positive Communication and Personal GrowthSupport the show

SummaryIn this episode, Monica Wallace engages in a profound conversation with Ethan Hill, an international yoga teacher and body worker, exploring the unique healing journeys of men and women. They discuss the impact of childhood experiences on emotional expression, the importance of feeling emotions, and how pain can serve as a catalyst for personal growth. Ethan shares his transition from corporate burnout to a life of travel and self-discovery, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and emotional awareness in healing. The episode concludes with an announcement of an upcoming retreat aimed at fostering connection and healing.TakeawaysThe healing journey for men and women is different.Childhood experiences shape emotional expression in adulthood.Pain can be a catalyst for personal growth.Vulnerability is essential for building trust with others.Emotional awareness is crucial for healing.Traveling can lead to self-discovery and personal growth.Anger often masks deeper emotions like sadness.Men are often conditioned to suppress their feelings.Healing requires a supportive community.Retreats can provide a space for healing and connection.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Masculine Perspectives on Healing04:28 Childhood Experiences and Emotional Development10:14 Navigating Emotions: The Role of Language16:23 Pain as a Catalyst for Growth and Empathy17:03 The Catalyst of Pain and Existential Crisis21:32 Embracing Non-Attachment and Spiritual Growth26:58 Ethan 2.0: The Journey of Self-Discovery33:20 The Healing Retreat: A Path to Awakening

Listen in as Sergio & Katelynn discuss childhood experiences they believed to be "normal" when, in fact, they were not.

"Choose to be okay with who you are." "Self-acceptance is not the opposite of self-improvement; it is the opposite of self-judgment." "It's about being more at peace with the imperfection that exists in all of us." "You are never responding to the world around you, ever - you are only ever responding to the meaning that you're putting on what is happening."   Episode summary | Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and author, shares her journey from working with NASA to promoting radical self-acceptance. She discusses the importance of psychological safety in organizations, the relationship between self-acceptance and self-improvement, and how stress is often a choice influenced by our self-judgment. Dr. Gallaher emphasizes that self-acceptance is crucial for personal growth and effective leadership, and she provides practical insights on how to cultivate a more accepting relationship with oneself.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | Radical self-acceptance involves embracing all aspects of oneself, including flaws and strengths. Self-acceptance is not the opposite of self-improvement; they can coexist. Stress is often a choice based on the meaning we assign to situations. Defensiveness often indicates a lack of self-acceptance. The stories we tell ourselves can significantly impact our emotional responses. Creating psychological safety in teams requires self-awareness and vulnerability. High achievers often fear that self-acceptance will lead to complacency. Compassion for others often reflects our level of self-acceptance. Experiential learning and reflection are key to personal growth.    Chapters |  00:00 Introduction to Dr. Laura Gallaher 06:53 Self-Awareness and Personal Growth 18:00 The Missing Links: Company Culture 29:08 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Self-Perception 34:59 Understanding and Reframing Personal Narratives 40:38 Defensiveness and Self-Acceptance in Relationships 46:06 Rapid Fire Insights and Personal Reflections   Guest Bio | Dr. Laura is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves to accomplish more than ever while making everything easier! While sharing revelations on radical self-acceptance she uniquely leverages humor to resonate with audiences. She is an approachable, funny, warm, alluring, optimistic, curious and delightful speaker and guest! Even as a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best-selling author, Dr. Laura doesn't fit the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Some of her noteworthy achievements include being hired by NASA to transform culture following the Columbia accident, working with Disney to lead radical shifts in performance management for their leaders, and inspiring Yahoo's global teams to seek transformation from the inside-out. Fun is always abounding in Dr. Laura's life; so when she's not serving a mass self-acceptance movement you can find her water skiing, floating in a sunny pool (likely on a large peacock floatie), playing with her dogs, Grace (a papillon) and Jackson (a morkie), singing while playing her beautiful grand piano, or diving deeper into her own consciousness to live life most fully.   Resources: Laura's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd Self Acceptance Quiz URL: https://selfacceptancequiz.com/ Website URL: drlauragallaher.com Instagram: @drlauragallaher Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify 5 Year Gratitude Journal: Grounded in Gratitude on Etsy How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Dr. Laura Gallaher, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 225, Special Guest, Scott Mann.  

In this episode of The Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder welcomes Amber Griffiths, a brand strategist with over 20 years of experience. They discuss Amber's journey from working in a flower shop to becoming a successful entrepreneur, the importance of aligning with clients who share similar values, and the necessity of establishing boundaries in business relationships. The conversation also touches on the significance of authenticity in communication and how it impacts client relationships and personal growth. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the importance of embracing authenticity and self-acceptance, discussing how societal pressures often lead individuals to suppress their true selves. They explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, particularly in the context of entrepreneurship. The discussion emphasizes the significance of finding one's unique path in business, the journey of recognition and self-worth, and the necessity of building a supportive community for success. The speakers share personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the transformative power of being true to oneself and the value of connection in achieving one's goals. For More Details About Amber Visit Her Website: yourbrandbydesign.com Chapters 00:01 Welcome to The Cookbook 06:00 Amber's Journey to Becoming a Brand Strategist 11:58 The Importance of Client Alignment 17:57 Establishing Boundaries in Business 23:48 Authenticity in Communication 28:34 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Acceptance 31:00 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Behavior 38:03 Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Unique Path 46:59 The Journey of Recognition and Self-Worth 50:30 Building a Community for Success

Struggle Jennings talks about the life choices that landed him in prison, the drug empire he built, and how he broke into the music industry. #StruggleJennings #MusicIndustry #PrisonToSuccess #DrugEmpire #TrueCrime #CountryRap #SecondChances #realtalk Thank you to LUCY & FACTOR for sponsoring this episode: Lucy: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code (IANBICK) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.  Factor: Head to http://FACTORMEALS.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Connect with Struggle Jennings: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamstruggle/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/IAMSTRUGGLE Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://convictclothing.net/collections/convict-clothing-x-ian-bick Timestamps: 00:00:00 Serendipitous Meeting in Nashville 00:06:18 Influence of Childhood Experiences on Life Choices 00:13:12 Discovering a Lifelong Passion for Music 00:20:35 Navigating Childhood Without a Father Figure 00:27:14 Turning Point: Arrest and Intervention 00:34:18 The Search for a Father Figure and Vulnerability to Gangs 00:40:46 Reflecting on Life's Journey 00:47:26 Navigating Life's Challenges as a Single Parent 00:54:18 Legal Battles and Indictments 01:01:04 Journey of Music and Struggle 01:08:22 Overcoming Adversity: A Story of Family and Redemption 01:15:02 The Strength to Endure and Overcome 01:21:45 Transformative Moments at Riker's Island 01:28:32 Con Air Experience and Prison Transfers 01:34:42 Rebuilding Life After Prison 01:41:16 Understanding Empathy and Compassion in Difficult Times Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Sauce Mackenzie and Jody discuss the complexities of fatherhood, the scrutiny faced by LeBron James and his son Bronny, and the impact of media narratives on their lives. They explore the importance of family, the challenges of parenting, and the legacy of basketball legends like LeBron and Kobe Bryant. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of making the right choices and the dedication required to succeed in sports and life. In this conversation, Jody and Sauce Mackenzie delve into the complexities of parenting, reflecting on their own childhood experiences and the lessons learned. They discuss the challenges of raising children in a protective environment while wanting them to understand the seriousness of life. The conversation shifts to basketball, analyzing the recent AD-Luca trade and its implications for both teams. They explore the dynamics of coaching and player relationships, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and guidance. The discussion concludes with insights on key acquisitions in the NBA and their impact on team success.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:45 LeBron James and Media Critique06:03 The Impact of Family and Fatherhood09:03 The Journey of Bronny James11:47 The Legacy of LeBron James14:48 Kobe Bryant's Influence and Comparisons17:51 Personal Experiences and Parenting20:54 Reflections on Upbringing and Values27:17 Navigating Parenting Challenges30:14 Lessons from Childhood Experiences31:59 The Impact of Trade Decisions in Basketball36:53 Analyzing the AD-Luca Trade41:07 Coaching Dynamics and Player Relationships48:53 The Importance of Key Acquisitions in Team Success50:49 The Importance of Rebounding in Basketball51:47 Team Dynamics and Player Roles52:48 The Warriors' Competitive Edge54:45 Reflections on Tragedy and Community56:48 Finding Balance in Life58:32 Cultural Reflections on Education and Self-Respect01:01:16 The Impact of Music on Youth01:04:55 Health and Longevity01:07:58 The Importance of Life Insurance01:10:46 Inspiration and Aspiration in Writing01:12:54 Building Community and MentorshipSound Bites"Kobe came into what was a veteran's NBA.""You gotta work at it every day.""It's a double-edged sword.""You gotta do it, man.""You gotta do it just because AD is 31.""Luca is almost like a blank canvas.""You don't get guys with this type of IQ.""The Grizzlies got a big problem.""Every detail matters in the finals.""Jimmy Butler's confidence is different.""You can't count the Warriors out.""It's heartbreaking and unfortunate.""Love your people more.""It's never that serious.""We need to treat our bodies better."                                  Support the show

Jameela Jamil joins us for a conversation about her rise to fame, the dangers of divisive echo chambers, and her decision to reject harmful beauty narratives.With her signature wit and vulnerability, Jameela's dives into toxic beauty standards, the destructive anti-aging narrative that has plagued women for generations, and the deep-rooted values that inspire Jameela to use her platform as a force for positive change.

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How do toys shape who we become? Today, I sit down with a fascinating toy historian Chris Byrne who reveals the hidden power of play - from how different toys develop everything from relationship skills to problem - solving abilities.    We explore why true play isn't about reaching an end goal, but about embracing the pure joy of the journey. Whether you're looking to understand the art of playing alongside your kids or giving them space to explore independently, this episode will transform how you think about playtime. Join us for a rich conversation about rediscovering the magic that happens when we give ourselves permission to simply play.   After exploring the art of play with our toy historian today, I want to share something powerful with you. My book Fertile Imagination tackles a crucial truth: we can't guide our children toward imagination if we've lost touch with our own. I'll show you the exact framework I used to reawaken and strengthen this superpower – the same one that transformed both my life and my three sons'. If you're ready to rediscover your creativity and childlike zest for life, grab your copy now: https://bit.ly/fertilebook     In this episode, you will hear:    Play is a process, not a means to an end, and embracing it can reduce stress. Imagination influences every decision we make. Playing with toys helps kids develop problem-solving and relationship skills. Adults benefit from play too—it fosters creativity, joy, and innovation. Letting children lead playtime strengthens their confidence and creativity. Kids learn by doing, and unstructured play is vital for their development. In corporate settings, a playful mindset can unlock new ideas and innovation. Fear of failure limits creativity—kids don't judge play, and neither should we.   This episode is brought to you by:    Fertile Imagination: A Guide For Stretching Every Mom's Superpower For Maximum Impact – My book is available as a hard cover, paperback, and also as an audiobook. If you are on the go and wish to quickly jot down where you can purchase the book then head to: https://bit.ly/fertilebook.    If however you want to grab the audio version then head to the show notes to click the direct Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Fertile-Imagination-Stretching-Superpower-Maximum/dp/B0CK2ZSMLB   About Chris Bryne   Chris Byrne has spent over 35 years in the toy industry, holding major marketing and creative roles before launching Byrne Communications, a consultancy specializing in product development, strategic planning, and marketing. A passionate advocate for the power of play, he has studied its impact on child development and creativity across industries. He has appeared on major media outlets worldwide, sharing insights on toys, play, and innovation. He also co-hosts The Playground Podcast, diving deep into the toy industry's past, present, and future.   SHARE this episode with fellow moms and entrepreneurs who want to bring more creativity into their lives! Chris's insights on play, imagination, and innovation are a must-listen for anyone balancing motherhood and career growth. Let's embrace play, rediscover joy, and inspire the next generation! Supporting Resources:   Website: https://www.thetoyguy.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoyguy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetoyguyofficial/ The Playground Podcast: Spotify & Apple Podcasts Subscribe and Review   Have you subscribed to my podcast for new moms who are entrepreneurs, founders, and creators?  I'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.    I'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms. About Fertile Imagination   You can be a great mom without giving up, shrinking, or hiding your dreams. There's flexibility in how you pursue anything – your role, your lifestyle, and your personal and professional goals. The limitations on your dreams are waiting to be shattered. It's time to see and seize what's beyond your gaze. Let's bridge your childhood daydreams with your grown-up realities. Imagine skipping with your kids along any path – you, surpassing your milestones while your kids are reaching theirs. There's only one superpower versatile enough to stretch your thinking beyond what's been done before: a Fertile Imagination. It's like kryptonite for impostor syndrome and feeling stuck when it's alert!    In Fertile Imagination, you will awaken your sleeping source of creative solutions. If you can wake up a toddler or a groggy middle schooler, then together with the stories in this book – featuring 25 guests from my podcast Unimaginable Wellness, proven tools, and personal anecdotes – we will wake up your former playmate: your imagination!  Advance Praise    “You'll find reality-based strategies for imagining your own imperfect, fulfilling life in this book!” —MARTHA HENNESSEY, former NH State Senator    “Melissa invites the reader into a personal and deep journey about topics that are crucially important to uncover what would make a mom (and dad too) truly happy to work on…even after the kids are in bed.” —KEN HONDA, best-selling author of Happy Money    “This book is a great purchase for moms in every stage of life. Melissa is like a great friend, honest and wise and funny, telling you about her life and asking you to reflect on yours.” —MAUREEN TURNER CAREY, librarian in Austin, TX           TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Chris: I really believe is what we play with as kids really becomes, we become a lot of that. And we had a basement in our house that had a room in it, that had a window in it. And my brothers and I would create puppet shows. And we would do that. And we would just go round up all the kids in the neighborhood and say, you have to watch this puppet show. And they did. I mean, they were good. But it was really about storytelling. It was about connection. It was about making things up and just feeling very alive in that moment, feeling very connected to who I was at that time and being able to share that with other people. 00:00:43 Melissa: Welcome to the Mom Founder Imagination Hub, your weekly podcast to inspire you to dream bigger. Plan out how you're going to get to that next level in business, find the energy to keep going, and make sure your creative juices are flowing so that this way you get what you really want rather than having to settle. Get ready to discover how mom founders have reimagined entrepreneurship and motherhood. Ever wonder how they do it? Tune in to find out. 00:01:09 Melissa: And stretch yourself by also learning from diverse entrepreneurs who might not be moms, but who have lessons you can tailor about how you can disrupt industries and step way outside of your comfort zone. I believe every mom's superpower is her imagination. In this podcast, I'm gonna give you the mindset, methods, and tools to unleash yours. Sounds good? Then keep listening. 00:01:36 Melissa: So how do toys shape who we become? Have you ever asked yourself that question as you are giving your child a toy? If that toy is going to influence their career choices ahead or the way that they are, their character. Today, I sat down with a fascinating toy historian, Chris Byrne. 00:02:04 Melissa: Now he is a 35 year plus veteran of the toy industry. He's held major marketing and creative positions earlier in his life. And he's appeared on TV talking about toys and play in the US and around the world. He's even been on the Live with Kelly and Mark show as a regular guest. And he has his own podcast, by the way, the Playground Podcast. 00:02:29 Melissa: So, Chris reveals today the hidden power of play, from how different toys develop everything from relationship skills to problem-solving abilities. We also explore why true play isn't about reaching an end goal, it's about embracing the pure joy of the journey. So, whether you're looking to understand the art of playing alongside your kids or giving them some space to explore independently, this episode is going to change how you think about playtime. So I encourage you to join us for this rich conversation about rediscovering the magic that happens when we give ourselves permission to just play. 00:03:10 Melissa: Okay, so before we jump into the conversation, I wanna just let you know that after the conversation, I would invite you to explore the art of play with my book, Fertile Imagination. Why is that relevant to you as a mom? Here's what I want you to know. It's really hard to guide our kids toward imagination if we've secretly lost touch with our own. So in my book, Fertile Imagination, I share with you the exact framework that I used in order to reawaken my imagination, play with my imagination, stretch my imagination, and strengthen what I believe to be our greatest superpower. 00:03:56 Melissa: So this framework is super simple to follow. It is guided and it is also provided in lots of really cool journaling question prompts in the book. And it's gonna be the same exact process that I used in order to really get back in touch with that little childlike spirit that all of us has, but maybe we forgot we have held quite tightly close to our hearts. 00:04:22 Melissa: So, I invite you to go ahead, rediscover your creativity, and see if you can find your childlike zest for life. Because I really believe that it's hard to teach our kids things that we may have forgotten are natural to us, and maybe came naturally to us when we were younger. So enjoy the conversation. The link to the book is available in the show notes where you're listening to this. Let me read the actual link so that you can learn more about my book, Fertile Imagination. 00:04:53 Melissa: It is a bit.ly link. So it is bit.ly/fertilebook. You can absolutely grab a copy right there of Fertile Imagination. If you wanted the audio version that is available exclusively via Amazon. So go ahead and check out the show notes for that link. Thank you again. And I hope you enjoy the conversation and let me know what you think at the end, I will share with you my top three takeaways that you can apply to your immediate mom life. Thank you so much. 00:05:28 Melissa: Chris Byrne. I am so excited to have you here on the Mom Founder Imagination Hub. How are you? 00:05:35 Chris: I am very well. I'm so excited to be with you. Thank you so much for the invitation. 00:05:40 Melissa: I couldn't get enough of your TED Talk. I was like, oh my gosh, he's not just a toy historian. He's like a toy psychologist. I loved it. I loved it. So welcome to the show. Chris, I want to just start with the big, big question on my mind. Help me understand from your perspective, decades in the industry, learning about the art of play, like what is an imagination to you and do you consider it a superpower? 00:06:12 Chris: Well, I absolutely consider our imagination our superpower. It is the one thing that, really one of the many things that really define us as human beings. Nothing happens in our world that doesn't start in the imagination. It can be, what do I want for lunch? Or what do I want to be when I grow up? Or should I marry this person? Or should I have children? 00:06:34 Chris: Or whatever it is because we begin in the imagination and other kinds of animals, you just put food in front of them and they eat, it's instinctual. But for us, it's not- as humans, it's not just instinctual. We literally create our worlds on a daily basis and that starts in the imagination. 00:06:54 Melissa: I agree. And it's interesting because as a fully grown adult, I would say that when I was writing my book, Fertile Imagination, and I see it as like a superpower for moms who are technically adults. I feel like it's a topic that is seldom discussed amongst adults. Like, is this something that you are noticing? Or maybe, you know, people that have that childlike quality because of your industry? What's your take on imagination, the art of play, and being an adult? 00:07:30 Chris: Well, I think all of those are really critical to who we are, because play is really the act of asking a question, what if? What if I do this? What if I, you know, as an adult in can be, what if do whatever? For me, as a kid is like, what if I jump off this wall? What's gonna happen? You know, but we grow up and we have a little bit more, more adult kind of perceptions, if you will, for that. And it really is like trying to spin out a scenario. 00:08:06 Chris: So if I am going to take a new job, for example, what is that gonna be like? Who am I gonna be working with? And we begin to develop stories around things in our imagination. And those stories are very important because we really can't take action to make things real until we've imagined them as a concept. 00:08:28 Melissa: Yeah. And so, okay. So this is something that I'm struggling with right now. This is like real time, I need some help, get me unclogged sort of stuff. So this idea of having a story in my mind and having a vision I want to make real, the vision side of it is so hard right now for me to see, mainly because it's like, there's things that I've envisioned in the past, but I haven't made happen. So I don't know kind of like how to play myself to a solution or a vision or just kind of like, think with a little less of like the past, you know, like hindering this vision. 00:09:15 Chris: Right. It's a great, it's a great thing. I mean, I'm sorry you're going through that, but I think that if you look at how a child plays, right, when they get an idea and they don't sit there and think, well, if I just do this or I do this or I do that, it's going to be fun, right? They come, that's not fun. I'm done. I'm on to the next thing. And I think as adults, we should do that too. If something is becoming too much effort, if it's not working, then we just drop it and go on to the next thing. 00:09:47 Chris: And I don't think there's any harm or foul in that. And I think that when you look at a kid who is imagining and playing, they're not judging the play as they're doing it. They're looking at well, where did this take me and where should I go next from it? And it's a much freer, kind of more peaceful way to go through the world. 00:10:08 Chris: I mean, I talk about things that I've done that turned out to be mistakes. And I call them I said, well, that was a once in a lifetime experience. As in I don't have to do that again. I learned the lesson. 00:10:20 Melissa: Yeah. And I think, you know, approaching any problem from that perspective releases that pressure to get it right the first time. And it gives you like the levity to get back up and just be like, okay, let's go at it again. And I imagine like, cause I noticed also, and I know that this side of it might be a little bit more conventional thinking, but like, you actually bring these ideas into corporate settings, you know, the art of play. 00:10:51 Melissa: And I'm like, if I think about the different environments where it's not okay to play. It's not okay to make mistakes. Like how do you sell that idea of we're just playing right now and don't get frustrated if it works or not in like a corporate setting, you know? 00:11:11 Chris: Well, one of the things that's so interesting in a corporate setting is people come into a meeting or a brainstorming and they're focused on one specific outcome, right? So if you're focused on an outcome, you kind of end-run the process of play because play is a process. Play is asking, what if, you know, let's go down this road and let's go down this road and see what it is. So I always encourage people to be as off the wall as possible. I will give you an example that almost got me fired. 00:11:43 Melissa: This is a good one, okay. 00:11:44 Chris: And nobody will like it, but I was working with Ideal, with Ideal Toy Company and we had the Shirley Temple doll. And nobody, we had these porcelain $400 Shirley Temple dolls and Shirley Temple dolls were huge in the '30s and still with doll collectors, but nobody was buying them. And we thought, how do we get rid of them? And I said, well, why don't we put them on the QE2 and use them as skeet? Like people can launch the doll. 00:12:11 Chris: So the brand manager got really mad at me. And told me I was inappropriate. But as we talked more, we ended up doing a doll collecting event with Cunard that actually turned out to be good. So the idea is, go out there and play off the wall in a safe environment, obviously. So the idea of creating an environment where it's safe to play, where it's safe to have that sort of impulsive childish response to a situation is okay. 00:12:45 Chris: We would never have promoted that in a corporate sense. But the idea that we were just playing with ideas and being silly. That opens the pathway to being really creative and to seeing what could actually work. And then once you get that, you put the action steps in place to get to the next step. 00:13:05 Melissa: Yeah, I think just, you know, going crazy and just really trying to break out of conventional thinking and our very logical pathways in our mind, it's like first we do this, that, the other. It's almost like some sentences, right? And the way we like greet each other, it's so like rehearsed that to come up with something like, oh my gosh, I love your outfit. You know, it reminds me of like a toy soldier or something. It would be like way off, but it would start rapport, I think. Rapport or like, you know, people would be like, kind of weirded out. But I've always tried that. How can I not weird people out? 00:13:44 Chris: Well, it's, right, well, that's always a question, but I don't really worry about that too much. But I think that one of the things, again, as I was saying about process, but also getting over fear, right? As adults, we think, well, what if I get it wrong? Children, when they play, if you watch them play, they don't worry about getting it wrong. They just think, well, that didn't work. That didn't do what I wanted it to do. Let me do something else. They haven't built a hierarchy of judgment and really being unkind to themselves about doing something wrong. 00:14:19 Chris: And if you embrace play, there's really no kind of, you can't be wrong when you're playing, right? Some things may be practical, but there's imagination and there's spinning things out, things that might never become real, but then things that actually could practically become real. And the process of getting to that point is actually pretty joyful. 00:14:42 Melissa: And I think we could all use some more joy these days, that's for sure. Adults and children alike. So let's see, let's go back in time. So let's go back to the time where you recall maybe playing with a toy and feeling like an insane amount of joy. If you can think about, you know, your one moment or one of the moments, I'm curious to hear your perspective. 00:15:06 Chris: Well, it's really interesting because one of the things that I really believe is what we play with as kids really becomes, we become a lot of that. And we had a basement in our house that had a room in it. They had a window in it. And my brothers and I would create puppet shows. And we would do that. And we would just go round up all the kids in the neighborhood and say, you have to watch this puppet show. And they did. They were good. But it was really about storytelling. It was about connection. It was about making things up and just feeling very alive in that moment, feeling very connected to who I was at that time and being able to share that with other people. 00:15:52 Melissa: Wow, so that's interesting. So it's funny because I feel like maybe I was, because I was an only child for most of my upbringing, like a lot of the things I did were just on my own and I had to really figure out how to make something out of what was around me. So let me share like this one thing that I would do to just pass the time. And of course, like in the background, like there was like maybe Magnum P.I. playing or, you know, name- Hawaii Five-0, whatever my mom was into. 00:16:25 Melissa: So I would go to the closet and I would take out a shoebox. And I would proceed to create like a scene. So they're called dioramas. I looked it up because I was like, this is a weird thing that I just kept doing all the time. And then I would create little figurines and put like little slots, you know, on the sides and move the little carboards in and out, you know. And I was like, okay, I have to ask Chris, like, what does that say about me? I have no idea. 00:16:56 Chris: Well, I mean, I would say it sort of starts you as a storyteller, which is what you're doing today. You're telling stories and you're facilitating other people telling stories. But it's also, I mean, especially for children at that age, it's about trying to make sense of the world and the stories they tell us, like trying to make sense of relationships. I'll tell you another story. 00:17:18 Chris: Years ago, we were playing with some kids with Barbie dolls. And they had all these different Barbie dolls. And one kid took all the blonde Barbie dolls and they were making fun of the brunette Barbie doll. And we were just watching this and going, yeah, this is somebody who is working out a reality in their life. 00:17:38 Chris: And that is really what play is, because even as she, in this case it was a girl, became powerful in that situation, was able to stand up for herself, you're giving your brain the sense that you can actually do this. If you do it vicariously, you've already had that experience on some level. So that when you confront that in real life, it might be easier, or you might have a solution. 00:18:03 Chris: I mean, how many times do you go into a situation, an interview or whatever, and you've rehearsed what you're gonna say? And your brain already knows that. It's like visual, what they talk about in sports about visualizing, you know, the outcome. You know, you're already having that experience, which is so cool. Cause our brain doesn't know the difference sometimes between reality and what we imagine. 00:18:24 Melissa: I love that. I love that. And so, yeah, who knows what I was trying to work out? There are a lot of things going on in my home. I'll tell you that much. But yeah, I think, you know, that idea though, just like trying to work things out that, you know, maybe you don't have that first person experience with, but like doing it through the use of a toy. Have you noticed at a curiosity any sort of changes with the dynamics between toys and kids now that there's like AI sort of toys out there? 00:19:01 Chris: There are so many different types of play experiences. What we were just talking about is more traditional doll or action figure or stuffed animal kind of play where a child is really doing that. Some of the other stuff with AI or licensed space like Star Wars, Marvel, all of that is beginning to understand yourself as a capable human being. 00:19:23 Chris: So for example, if I'm a superhero, I can feel. I can have the feeling of what it's like to be a superhero. And I always say, if your life is all about mom is in control, eat your peas, get in the minivan, do your homework, suddenly if you're a superhero, that's very empowering. And then empowering as an individual to be able to confront the world in a different way because you're empowered. So it's very classical, the kind of totemistic idea that we take on the powers of the superheroes. 00:19:59 Chris: And even though we're not gonna fly, we're not gonna lift, we're not gonna pick up a truck, we're not gonna do that, you have the emotional sense of capability, which is really what it's all about. 00:20:10 Melissa: That's interesting. I think, I mean, I don't know. Now that I think about my kids, for example, their toy experiences these days is really YouTube videos and playing video games and things like that. And I wonder if that's also along the same thread of what you just said, feeling the different capabilities like running fast or jumping high, things like that. 00:20:37 Chris: I think definitely. I mean, it's, you know, YouTube videos are like today's cartoons, right, on some level. You know, I grew up watching cartoons and, and it was- so they're looking at who are my role models and who are, you know, somebody's doing something. Oh, I'd like to try that. And, you know, or oh, wow, they tried that, I'm not gonna do that, but what would it be like if I did this kind of thing? 00:21:03 Chris: So I think that it's a window on the world and people are always concerned about screen time and I'm never concerned about screen time so much as I'm concerned about what's on the screen. So that is what's being modeled through the YouTube things, things that you as a mom or a parent want your child to be consuming because it can be very supportive or it can be kind of dangerous depending on what kids have access to. 00:21:30 Melissa: Yeah. And it's so interesting what you're sharing right now, because I mean, I had Saturday morning cartoons, for example, and I ate a lot of cereals with all the dyes and all these other things. And my kids literally tell me, they're like, oh, we want to have Saturday morning cartoons just like you. But of course, it is that YouTube thing. And I limit it to SpongeBob. Like, that's appropriate for their ages right now. 00:21:54 Melissa: But I think that's so interesting, this whole idea of rehearsal and visualization and imagination. I wonder because when it comes to toys and just the way that they've changed through the years, how did, for example, Tickle Me Elmo, how did that support people in terms of capabilities or anything? I'm curious. 00:22:22 Chris: Well, Tickle Me Elmo was kind of an outlier in that, you know, in terms of classical play. Tickle Me Elmo became a fad, right? And fads take on a life of their own. They kind of jump the shark or jump from the toy industry because Tickle Me Elmo started as an entertaining little preschool doll for preschoolers, infants and preschoolers. Suddenly it becomes this whole cultural phenomenon that everybody has to have. 00:22:50 Chris: It becomes, so it's a fad, so it becomes kind of a marker in time. So if you were around for Tickle Me Elmo, and you remember that, it's sort of a springboard to your memories of what the latter part of 1996 was about, because that's when Tickle Me Elmo was really huge. So that's not really kind of play in the way that I talk about it a lot. That becomes a cultural event. And my other joke about Tickle Me Elmo, Tickle Me Elmo was $40 really, basically, or more. You know, you can have a Tickle Me Elmo and be really cool for a lot less than you can have a Birkin bag. 00:23:26 Melissa: Wow, yeah, that's true. That is true. It's so funny, this conversation just takes me down the whole nostalgic route. Like I'm thinking about my Steve Urkel joke pull doll. Do you remember that one? 00:23:39 Chris: Yeah, yeah, of course. 00:23:41 Melissa: Yeah, so anyways, I'm totally like aging myself right now. I'm like, oh, I had Steve Urkel and I had Popples and all the like. What do you think, you know, nostalgia? Let's talk about that. Because I feel like a lot of marketers use that, you know, in order to kind of like pull forth a certain generation, let's say. And I even feel like at a supermarket, like I'm like, I think they know who their shoppers are with the music. But let's talk about nostalgia. 00:24:09 Melissa: Like, and again, thinking about more quote unquote modern toys, you know, like. And back to like these like electronics, like do you think that it'll be the same sort of calling card, I think is the right phrase? Like when someone starts saying, oh, like, let's say 10 years from now, you know, what's the name of the- Stumble Guys? Like, do you think that people will say like a certain like thing on video games and it'll have the same emotional pull as like Tickle Me Elmo, Popples, or Cabbage Patch? 00:24:41 Chris: It's hard to know. The thing about nostalgia is it's really for adults, right? Nostalgia is for people looking back. When you're three and four, you're not nostalgic for much. You're not remembering much. Maybe you remember your pull ups, right? When you had your pull ups. But you don't, you're not really nostalgic for something because you haven't been around that much. 00:25:03 Chris: The challenge from a toy marketing standpoint is relying on nostalgia to sell toys. Because I mean, yes, there's a certain level of you as a mom had My Little Pony or Littlest Pet Shop or any of those huge hits, Masters of the Universe. And you want to share those with your child. But for it to engage your child's imagination, there has to be something authentic to them. It's not just, mom liked this, so I'm going to like it too. That doesn't really work. 00:25:31 Chris: Look at Barbie and how Barbie's been redefined over the years, because Barbie always reflects the culture at any given time. So in 1959, she could be a fashion model or a bride, right? Pretty much, those are the Barbie options. Today, there are hundreds of careers and there's hundreds of abilities. And Barbie, the Barbie line looks like the world kids are growing up in, just as it did in 1959. It's just a more diverse and broader world with more possibility for girls and women today than it was in 1959. 00:26:08 Melissa: So when it comes to the toy industry, who's actually using their imagination to come up with like what to make for the future? Like, is it a combination of kids and adults? Is it like who's actually imagining like right now, like in the Mattels, et cetera, you know, what's coming down the line like 10 years from now? It's going to be hot and cool. And like, how do you how do you imagine something like that? 00:26:36 Chris: Well, it's hard. I mean, I think I think it's like, you know, my crystal ball usually needs a shot of Windex so I could get a clearer sense. But it's more an art than a science, that's for sure. And it's looking at trends. It's looking at how are kids playing, how are they interacting, how are they socializing, what is fun to them, and what's going on in the culture at large. Because the toy industry always reflects the culture. 00:27:03 Chris: We're always reflecting, because kids, you know, most healthy kids, they aspire to being big. They wanna grow up and they want the things like their parents have. So back in the, you know, in the early 2000s when cell phones came out, you saw tons of preschool cell phones, right? You don't see that so much anymore because the preschoolers have a real cellphone. 00:27:25 Chris: But you see things that will allow them to feel like they are part of the culture and they are growing up into it and that they are older and perhaps more capable than they really are because that's an important imaginative tool to help in the maturation process. 00:27:41 Melissa: That's fascinating. So that's true. It was definitely a lot of like, I don't know, mommy and me things. Like you see them with like a cash register or like a Target cart, right? The plastic little one, right? Cause their parent is shopping at Target. And so I wonder because it's like, there's some habits that as a parent, like maybe we wanna shake off ourselves, but we're inadvertently doing a lot. 00:28:06 Melissa: So like the cellphone one, I'm like, oh God, yeah, mommy has a cellphone and now her child does too. And it's like, how can I stop? And it's a reinforcement, but I'm wondering, okay, so in terms of the future and in terms of toys, have you ever done or seen any sort of things where the mom was playing with the child versus the child was playing by themselves? Like any differences there? 00:28:31 Melissa: Because I would love to just kind of inspire a listener right now to consider the fact that actually getting lost in play with their child can be even more beneficial than just having your child play with a toy to the side and you're doing something completely different. 00:28:52 Chris: I think that is critically important. One of the things that we're talking to parents of Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids. And Gen Alpha was born 2010 to this year. And one of the things that parents talk about is some of the best part of their day is when they're playing with kids. And what I always suggest is that if you're playing with your kid, especially if they're a preschooler, let the child run the play and you respond. Don't tell them, oh, look at this, oh, do that. 00:29:24 Chris: And you don't have to teach, it doesn't have to teach them anything, right? It doesn't have to teach. Kids are going to learn. So really letting that child's imagination drive the experience because, you know, I think every parent has had the experience where your child comes up with something and you go where did that come from? 00:29:45 Melissa: 100%. All the time. 00:29:47 Chris: And it's because they're sponges and they're listening to their absorbing everything and then they're processing it to their childlike brains or their childish brains. So I think that letting the child do that, but being there and being in communication is really important. 00:30:02 Chris: When I was growing up and maybe when you were too, we had three different worlds. We had kid world where no adults came in and the kids were doing that. We had adult world where we weren't allowed, where the parents would do that. And then there was family world, which is dinner and vacations and being yelled at about your grades or whatever that was. 00:30:21 Chris: But those three worlds don't really seem to exist anymore. And parents and kids are much more integrated in one another's lives. I think that's an outcome of COVID. It's actually a very positive outcome from COVID. Because you as mom and dad, have fun with your kids. Come on. It's, again, back to the idea of process rather than outcome. They don't have to become an expert ball player. They don't have to become an expert thing at times. They can actually just learn and play and discover the world and share those discoveries with you. 00:30:51 Melissa: Yeah, I love that. And I think it's an opportunity for someone that has to think a lot in life and feels the stresses of life to kind of let go and just stop thinking and just going with what is. Be present. You know, be totally present. 00:31:12 Chris: Be totally present and just be open to what it is. It's trying not to, as I was saying, it doesn't have to have a definitive outcome. And the one thing I think we've lost track of, often in our culture right now, is the idea of embracing process. It's really okay to make mistakes. It's really okay to try something, as long as you get up and start again. 00:31:36 Chris: I mean, how many times have you, I was talking about, for me, I learned to ski late. And I'm a really mediocre skier. I'm enthusiastic, but I'm not good. And I had somebody who was teaching me and he said, Chris, eventually I was scared. Eventually you're gonna have to point your skis down the hill. So I did it, I fell a lot, I did that, but I was so eager to learn that I'd fall and get up again. 00:32:04 Chris: I had to learn how to get up, but that's the thing that I think is, you know, if you have an idea of where you'd like to go but embrace the process on the way there because who knows what you're going to learn and what you're going to discover. 00:32:16 Melissa: Yeah, I definitely agree with that. I think that's the key to any goal. It's just you have to really fall in love with the process as you head towards the vision the goal, you know, whatever it is that you're trying to accomplish. And I also love the fact that, you know, as with play it's like there's something that's so pure about it, you know, when left on unmanipulated. 00:32:40 Melissa: It's like as a parent, we might have this desire to like educate our kids up to wazoo with regards to like every educational toy out there and every moment with we're with them, we're teaching them another language or coding or something. But I think, you know, just being open to a little bit, you know, unstructured play and that time with your child has so many benefits. And I think, you know, Chris, the work that you're doing just stay connected to like play as just being fun and okay and positive is is really helpful. Thank you so much for the work that you've done. 00:33:18 Chris: Thanks. I mean, I really do think that it as I mentioned, joy before it really does open the door to being joyful and going, oh, wow, that's fun, you know? I mean, when was the last time you said, oh, wow, that's really fun. 00:33:31 Melissa: 100%. Yeah, for sure. Thank you so much, Chris. So where can listeners continue to learn about their favorite toys, about you, about what's up ahead in the toy industry? 00:33:42 Chris: You can come see the toyguy.com. That's probably the best way. And then on Instagram, I'm thetoyguy. So, yeah. And I post a lot of pictures from things like toy fairs and different things and things that are fun for me and that make me giggle. 00:33:58 Melissa: Thank you so much, Chris. Have an awesome one. 00:34:01 Chris: Thank you. 00:34:03 Melissa: My three takeaways for this conversation that you can absolutely take to the bank and apply in your home are, first, this idea that playing with our kids has benefits for our kids, but also for us, especially if you're a super busy mom. It helps put you in the immediate present moment. So that's a big, big perk right there. 00:34:25 Melissa: Second is this idea that it's all about the process as opposed to the final answer. And that's something that I know is hard to think about when you're constantly thinking about what's next in your life. So thinking about play as something that you're doing and it's a process instead of to put together that Lego piece might be a great shift in your thinking and could relieve you of the stress and pressure of getting things right. 00:34:54 Melissa: Second, no, actually my third point here, my third point would be that in terms of the benefits of playing, I hadn't realized how psychologically deep some of these toys touch the minds of our kids. So the simple fact that we are thinking about, you know, working out relationships when you're doing a diorama, which may have been the case for me personally or maybe you're thinking about whether or not you have skills like a superhero, which was something that Chris shared, I just never thought about how psychologically interesting playing with a toy could be. 00:35:32 Melissa: So you might want to reconsider this idea that playing with a toy is just a way to distract your child or keep them focused on something other than breaking things. There could be real psychological value and also something for you to just consider psychological opportunity when it comes to the choices behind the toys we put in front of our kids. 00:36:00 Melissa: So I hope you enjoyed this conversation. Again, this episode was brought to you by my book, Fertile Imagination. I am excited about it. It's a guide for stretching every mom's superpower for maximum impact. Your imagination is your superpower. That is why I had Chris on the show today. I encourage you to check out the show notes where you could actually purchase the book and let me know that you did. I am always available for conversation and any questions. Thank you so much and I appreciate you. And until next Tuesday.

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Send us a textFree Ultimate SEO Guide https://fireusmarketing.com/the-ultimate-seo-guide/How many B2B newsletters do you actually look forward to reading?In this episode of The Digital Revolution Podcast, Eli is joined by Casey Hill, a growth veteran with extensive experience helping software companies scale rapidly. They dive into email marketing, discussing the importance of newsletters, differentiating between promotional content and newsletters, engagement metrics, the importance of personalization, and legal considerations. Casey shares insights on his career journey, current projects, writing aspirations, and the future of email marketing.00:00 Intro01:00 Meet the SEO Expert02:39 Casey's Background and Career Journey04:05 Casey's Writing Aspirations06:41 Casey's Reason for not Self Publishing07:47 Childhood Experiences that turns Casey into a  Writer09:42 Current Projects and Exciting Ventures13:26 Diving into Email Marketing14:20 The Importance of Newsletters15:55 Casey's Newsletter Preferences16:59 Personalization and Engagement in Newsletters20:12 Questions to get People to Reply23:49 Effective Newsletter Strategies26:53 Design Elements in Newsletters29:24 Frequency of Sending Newsletters30:37 Measuring Newsletter Effectiveness35:09 Segmentation and Personalization43:19 Legal Considerations for Newsletters47:22 Final Tips for Newsletter Success51:36 The Future of Email and NewslettersDon't forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking us on YouTube!Go to TheDigitalRevolutionPodcast.com to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Fire Us Marketing Instagram LinkedIn YouTube The Digital Revolution Podcast Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Eli Adams Personal LinkedIn TikTok

Join Dr. Ameet Aggarwal as he delves into the healing of emotional trauma and toxic relationships through holistic practices. This enlightening session explores the root causes of being drawn into toxic relationships, emphasizing the impact of generational trauma and childhood conditioning on present-day interactions. Dr. Ameet shares insights into how individuals often replicate family patterns due to an unconscious need for familiarity and belonging, leading many to choose partners who resemble emotionally unavailable or dysfunctional parents. Discover the intriguing world of family constellations therapy and homeopathic remedies that aid in dissolving these destructive patterns. Dr. Ameet also covers the intricate relationship between mental and physical health by explaining the body's response to unresolved trauma. With detailed references to the gut-brain connection, the episode underscores the importance of healing both mind and body to achieve emotional freedom. Dr. Ameet discusses comprehensive methods to address trauma, including somatic experiencing, homeopathy, and gesturing techniques. He emphasizes the transformation achievable through addressing core childhood agreements and releasing entanglements via family constellations therapy. This episode presents a profound exploration of emotional healing, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking holistic well-being and authentic emotional liberation. Key Takeaways: Understanding Toxic Relationships: Learn how family dynamics and inherited trauma influence our relationship choices and reactions. Family Constellations Therapy: Discover the power of this therapeutic approach in releasing inherited patterns and achieving emotional healing. Mind-Body Connection: Understand the essential link between emotional traumas with physical health issues, emphasizing the role of gut health. Homeopathy and Emotional Healing: Explore how specific homeopathic remedies can aid in the emotional and physical healing process. Attaining Emotional Freedom: Acknowledge the possibilities of self-regulation and authentic living through releasing past entanglements.0.01 - Healing Toxic Relationships Through Emotional and Generational Awareness. 1.52 - The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Relationships. 7.21 - Healing Family Trauma Through Family Constellations Therapy. 13.58 - Healing Trauma and Gut Health for Mental and Physical Wellbeing. 18.04 - Healing Trauma with Homeopathy and Emotional Release. 20.29 - Achieving Emotional Freedom Through Authenticity and Self-Regulation. 22.25 - Holistic Healing and Personal Growth Through Self-Awareness.Free Holistic Medicine Courses & Natural Home Remedies to Heal Leaky Gut in 2 Weeks, Anxiety, Depression, Liver Health, Adrenal Fatigue, Burnout & Trauma⁠ ⁠Mental health books - Gut health books - Holistic medicine books - Liver health books⁠ ⁠Book your appointments at Holistic Medicine & Naturopathic Doctor Near Me⁠ ⁠Start your Family Constellation Therapy Training⁠ ⁠How to Detox your Liver⁠ ⁠How to Reverse Adrenal Fatigue Naturally⁠ ⁠10 Best Herbs For Liver Repair & Natural Liver Detox⁠

In this captivating episode of "How I Made It Through," hosts Kristin Taylor and Bernadette Thompson are joined by the renowned psychic medium and attorney, Mark Anthony, JD, also known as the Psychic Explorer. Mark, a fourth-generation psychic medium, shares his extraordinary journey from a childhood filled with spiritual encounters to a career that bridges the realms of law and the supernatural. Listeners are taken on a fascinating exploration of Mark's unique family history, where psychic abilities were both a gift and a challenge. He recounts vivid childhood memories, including near-death experiences and the profound influence of his psychic parents. Mark also delves into his career as a lawyer, revealing how his intuitive abilities played a crucial role in his legal practice.The episode further explores Mark's adventures as a Psychic Explorer, traveling to mystical locations worldwide to investigate ancient mysteries and spiritual phenomena. He shares a remarkable story from Hawaii, where he experienced the powerful energy of the goddess Pele during a volcanic eruption, offering listeners a glimpse into the profound consciousness of nature.Join Kristin, Bernadette, and Mark as they navigate the intersections of spirituality, science, and the human experience, providing inspiration for your own spiritual journey.- **[00:00] Introduction to Season 6 and Guest Mark Anthony**- Kristin introduces the theme of the season and welcomes new co-host Bernadette Thompson.- Introduction of Mark Anthony, his background, and achievements.- **[03:30] Mark's Ancestry of Psychic Mediumship**- Mark shares his family's history with psychic abilities and how it influenced his childhood.- **[07:00] Childhood Experiences and Spiritual Awakening**- Mark recounts his early encounters with spirits and near-death experiences.- **[11:00] Navigating a Legal Career with Psychic Abilities**- Mark discusses how he balanced his legal career with his psychic gifts.- **[15:00] The Intersection of Law and Mediumship**- Insights into how Mark's abilities aided his legal practice and interactions with clients.- **[18:30] The Psychic Explorer: Mystical Travels and Discoveries**- Mark talks about his travels to mystical sites and the significance of these experiences.- **[22:00] A Profound Encounter with Pele in Hawaii**- A detailed account of Mark's experience with the goddess Pele during a volcanic eruption.- **[27:00] The Spiritual Consciousness of Nature**- Reflections on the consciousness and spiritual presence in natural phenomena.Learn more about Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer:- Website: www.afterlifefrequency.com- YouTube Channel: @MarkAnthonythePsychicExplorer- Instagram: @psychiclawyermarkanthony

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...In this episode of "Casa de Confidence," with Julie DeLucca-Collins, we dive into the beauty of embracing imperfection. Julie shares heartfelt stories from her childhood, shedding light on societal pressures and the impact of comparison on self-esteem. She offers practical advice on cultivating self-compassion, mindfulness, and joy in daily life. Key takeaways include embracing self-kindness, allowing time for rest and play, and building resilience through life's inevitable mistakes. This episode is a warm reminder that imperfection is part of our unique journey, encouraging listeners to embrace their flaws with confidence and joy.Embracing imperfection and self-acceptanceThe impact of childhood experiences on self-imageSocietal pressures and expectations related to perfectionismThe effects of comparison, especially in the age of social mediaThe importance of self-compassion and replacing self-criticismMindfulness practices for self-awareness and emotional processingThe role of affirmations and positive self-talk in building self-esteemEncouragement to engage in play and prioritize rest for well-beingViewing mistakes as opportunities for growth and resilienceKey lessons for cultivating joy and embracing one's flawsHere is my Serononin PlaylistWhat sabotages you the most? This is an invitation to join a supportive community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating an impact in the world.A mastermind is a community of peers who exchange ideas, provide support, and offer sound advice for running a successful business.Join the Confident YOU Mastermind now at https://goconfidentlyservices.myflodesk.com/confidentyoumastermindSupport the showOther helpful resources for you: Learn more about my Confident You Mastermind Today! Here's your Guide to Starting A Podcast in 30 days, download yours today! For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Thank you for listening to our podcast. Please Subscribe! Join our Facebook GroupInstagram, TikTok We love reviews! Please leave us a review.Contact us if you want to Launch, restart, or grow your podcast.

In this episode of the Anxiety Podcast, we dive into the fundamental concept of safety. I share personal stories about my father's struggles with mental health during the holidays and how these experiences left me feeling unsafe and on edge as a child. Feeling safe is such an important part of healing from anxiety, so I talk about ways to create that sense of safety for yourself. I include simple but effective strategies like mindful breathing and self-soothing techniques. More than anything, I want to remind listeners that healing takes time and effort, but it's possible to find those small moments of safety and start easing the constant state of hypervigilance. Thank you for listening, and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX ______________________________ TIMESTAMPS Introduction to Safety (00:00:00)   Dr. Kennedy introduces the topic of safety and its relation to anxiety, particularly during the holiday season. Childhood Experiences of Unsafety (00:01:02)   He shares personal anecdotes about his father's mental health struggles affecting his sense of safety as a child. The Importance of Feeling Safe (00:02:02)   Dr. Kennedy emphasizes that feeling safe is crucial for healing from anxiety and overcoming childhood trauma. Hypervigilance and Its Impact (00:04:13)   He discusses how hypervigilance prevents individuals from experiencing safety and contributes to ongoing anxiety. Creating Safety in the Body (00:06:25)   Dr. Kennedy explains the need for physical safety to combat hypervigilance and promote healing. The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System (00:10:08)   He describes how the nervous system's balance affects feelings of safety and anxiety. Connection and Safety (00:11:10)   Dr. Kennedy highlights the importance of social connections in establishing safety and overcoming anxiety. Developing a Sense of Safety (00:12:33)   He suggests methods for creating safety through body awareness and present-moment sensations. Addressing Childhood Trauma (00:15:44)   Dr. Kennedy reflects on how childhood experiences of trauma impact current perceptions of safety. Using the Mind to Acknowledge Safety (00:16:55)   He discusses the interplay between mind and body in recognizing and establishing a sense of safety. Overcoming Hypervigilance (00:17:57)   Dr. Kennedy explains how hypervigilance blocks connection and healing, leading to addictions and distractions. Practical Ways to Create Safety (00:19:10)   He offers strategies for improving breathing and staying present to cultivate safety within oneself. Creating a Sense of Safety (00:20:20)   Dr. Kennedy discusses the importance of recognizing safety in the moment, despite discomfort. Daily Practices for Safety (00:21:21)   He emphasizes the need for daily practices to foster a sense of safety and reduce hypervigilance. Reversing Childhood Coping Strategies (00:21:21)   Dr. Kennedy explains how to reverse childhood coping strategies related to hypervigilance and safety. Small Steps to Safety (00:22:33)   He encourages taking small steps to create safety, which can accumulate over time for greater security.

In this engaging conversation, Phil and Toby Segar explore the themes of connection, passion, and the importance of experiential education. They discuss how sharing personal interests can foster deeper connections, the role of failure in learning, and the significance of vulnerability in adventure. The conversation also delves into the perception of risk and how childhood experiences shape our understanding of it, ultimately emphasizing the value of embracing challenges and learning from mistakes. They alson discuss the importance of allowing children to experience risk to foster confidence and resilience, the psychological implications of safety measures in climbing, and the evolution of public perception towards parkour. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between managing risk and encouraging growth through experiential learning.   Failure is an integral part of the learning process. Vulnerability can enhance connections in adventure sports. Experiential education allows for creative learning opportunities. Risk perception is often influenced by societal norms. Childhood experiences shape our understanding of risk. It's important to create environments where people can explore without fear. The relationship with one's ego evolves over time. Sharing vulnerabilities can make experiences more relatable. Engaging with risk can lead to personal growth and confidence. Allowing children to experience risk fosters confidence. Risk homeostasis can lead to increased danger despite safety measures. The perception of safety can create a false sense of security. Experiential learning is crucial for personal development. Public perception of parkour has evolved positively over time. Understanding risk is essential in adventure sports. Failing often and learning from it is key to growth. Community engagement can shift perceptions of extreme sports. Teaching risk management is more beneficial than eliminating risk. The journey of skill development takes time and experience. Check out Storror's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@STORROR Toby Segar on Instagram - @tobysegar Connect with Phil; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - @verticalplaypen Music and Sound effects - https://www.epidemicsound.com/  

In this episode of the Love Stories podcast, I delve into the intricate world of relationships, healing, and personal growth with our special guest, Benny Lichtenwalner. As a dating and relationship coach with over seven years of experience, Benny shares his unique insights on navigating love, particularly focusing on the complexities of reconnecting with ex-partners.Benny's insights into the dating world are both enlightening and relatable. He shares practical advice on how to approach dating with intention, emphasizing the importance of knowing what qualities to look for in a partner. We discuss the significance of self-awareness and the need to break free from past patterns that may hinder our ability to form healthy connections.IN THIS EPISODE:- (10:18) Family Dynamics and Childhood Experiences- (14:29) Early Relationships and Insecurities- (22:05) Transition to Adulthood and Marriage- (27:40) Post-Divorce Journey and Self-Discovery- (33:17) Finding Unconditional Love- (40:08) Current Relationship and SeparationRESOURCESCheck out my How to Attract Devoted Masculine Men Masterclass HERE My FREE eBook The Magnetic WomanApp rec: BumbleCONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars On YouTube @chosentrainingWork with me HERECONNECT WITH BENNYOn Instagram HEREOn TikTok HERE

50-70% of people will experience a trauma in their life, but how do you heal from these devastating experiences? If the Body Keeps the Score, according to Bessel van der Kolk this is how you get even with trauma. Bessel van der Kolk is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He is the author of the global bestselling book ‘The Body Keeps The Score'. In this conversation, Bessel and Steven discuss topics such as, how to heal from childhood trauma, the benefits of EMDR therapy, the link between screens and loneliness, and how trauma physically changes your brain. 00:00 Intro 02:32 Bessel's Mission 03:09 What Is Trauma? 04:37 What Trauma Treatments Do You Disagree With? 06:03 Does Rationalising Your Trauma Help? 07:01 What Is Considered Trauma? 09:40 Can Small Events Lead to Trauma? 10:20 Bessel's Experience as a Psychiatrist 12:43 Bessel's Parents 15:31 Consequences of Child Abuse 16:07 Is It Important to Understand Childhood Experiences? 16:42 Was Your Mother an Incest Victim? 17:31 How Many Patients Trace Issues to Childhood Experiences? 18:01 Examples of Child Abuse 19:18 How Culture Influences Parenting 21:52 Disciplining Children 24:03 Liberation Equals Separation 25:44 What Did You Learn for Your Children? 27:01 Medical Treatment for Behavioural Dysfunctions in Children 30:36 Impact of Movement on Healing 32:00 Importance of Secure Attachment to a Caregiver 32:57 Can You Heal from Childhood Trauma? 34:32 The Body Keeps the Score 36:27 Somatic Approach to Healing 36:53 Are Women More in Touch with Somatic Healing? 38:02 Impact of Trauma on Creativity 41:14 Trauma as a Perception 45:05 How Many People Have Trauma? 45:50 How Does Trauma Affect Brain Activity? 50:00 Study: Reliving a Traumatic Event 55:13 Most Radical Improvement in Clinical Practice 55:55 EMDR 59:01 Demonstration of EMDR 1:04:12 Breath work 1:05:55 Impact of Yoga on Trauma 1:06:23 Study: Effects of a Weekly Yoga Class 1:08:09 Disconnection and Hypersensitivity 1:10:26 Impact of Physical Activity on Trauma 1:13:15 Picking Up People's Energy 1:16:01 Challenges of Individualistic Cultures 1:16:48 Role of Community and Social Connections in Trauma 1:17:37 Are Women Better at Forming Connections? 1:18:19 Building Relationships in the Army 1:19:13 Building Connections Through Sports 1:20:19 How to Get By in an Individualistic Society 1:21:13 Are You Optimistic About the Future? 1:22:12 Are You Able to Point Out Anything Good About Trump? 1:22:33 Human Inclination Toward Fighting 1:22:54 Three Ways to Reverse the Damage of Trauma 1:25:52 Types of Brainwaves 1:27:48 Psychedelic Therapy 1:28:26 Body Practices 1:29:07 Is Touch Healing? 1:29:21 Talk Therapy 1:29:46 Bessel's View on Taking Medications 1:30:08 The Bottom-Up Approach 1:31:53 Does Going to the Gym Help? 1:34:05 Bessel's View on Psychedelic Therapy 1:38:00 Effects of MDMA 1:39:25 Impact of Psychedelics on Treatment-Resistant Depression 1:40:32 Bessel's Experience with Psychedelics 1:43:11 How Did Psychedelic Experiences Change You? 1:43:48 Have You Healed from Your Trauma? 1:44:36 Psychodrama 1:49:33 The Rise in ADHD Diagnoses 1:51:45 Cause of ADHD 1:52:42 Is ADHD Over diagnosed? 1:55:21 How Can We Raise Untraumatised Kids? 1:56:24 Helping People in Traumatic Events 1:58:20 Question from the Previous Guest Follow Bessel:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/fJd55uRwqPb  You can purchase Bessel's book, ‘The Body Keeps The Score', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/hLePea0wqPb  Studies mentioned: besselvanderkolk.tiiny.co Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb   Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Winchester, former chief HR officer, discusses how the workplace can be a laboratory for emotional healing and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing how our childhood experiences shape our behavior and relationships in the workplace. Susan shares her own journey of healing and provides practical strategies for managing workplace conflict and setting boundaries. She introduces the concept of 'bumper car moments' as opportunities for growth and transformation. Susan's work aims to help individuals unlock their potential and create healthier, more fulfilling work experiences. Susan's book! www.healingatwork.com Susan's facebook page Susan's Linked In page Susan's Instagram page

From Corporate Success to Spiritual Healing & Communication I absolutely loved this soul-stirring conversation Julie Conrad, founder of Blossom and author of Conversations In Between with My Mom in the Afterlife. Julie shares her incredible journey from a successful corporate career to becoming an intuitive healer, Reiki master teacher, qigong instructor, and evidential medium. They discuss transformative experiences, including miraculous healing, spiritual encounters with Jesus, and deep connections with departed loved ones. Tune in for heartwarming anecdotes, practical tips on connecting with spirits, and insights into Julie's workshops and book. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone seeking spiritual growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of the afterlife. I felt such a connection and reflection of my own life's journey through Julie's sharings. Enjoy immersing yourself in the high vibe of this discussion! Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:11 Sponsor Message and Episode Start 02:01 Julie's Journey to Becoming a Healer 06:41 Discovering Mediumship 10:18 Childhood Experiences with Jesus 20:11 Impact of Mother's Passing on Mediumship 24:52 A Father's Sudden Passing 25:55 A Comforting Encounter 26:45 Finishing the Book 28:20 Writing with Mom 32:46 Connecting with Loved Ones 37:17 Practical Tips for Connection 43:37 Final Thoughts and Resources Resources: Connect with Julie and see her many offerings: https://www.begintoblossom.com Get Julie's book: Conversations In Between: With My Mom in the Afterlife https://amzn.to/4eXuQDz 

In this episode of the Love Stories Podcast, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Fila Antwine, a visionary leader and transformational life coach dedicated to empowering women, particularly women of color. Fila's journey is both inspiring and relatable, as she shares her experiences overcoming childhood trauma and her mission to help others heal and thrive in their relationships.The episode culminates in a powerful story of how Fila met her husband just a week after ending a toxic relationship. This serendipitous encounter occurred when she embraced her self-worth and made a commitment to herself. Fila's journey illustrates that when we choose to love and accept ourselves, we open the door to attracting the right partners into our lives.IN THIS EPISODE:- (7:54) The Importance of Self-Love- (12:44) Impact of Childhood Experiences on Relationships- (20:54) Lessons from a Toxic Relationship- (36:22) Reclaiming Power and Closure- (39:21) Meeting Her Future Husband- (46:15) The Journey with Her HusbandRESOURCESCheck out my How to Attract Devoted Masculine Men Masterclass HERE My FREE eBook The Magnetic WomanApp rec: BumbleCONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars On YouTube @chosentrainingWork with me HERECONNECT WITH FILAOn Instagram HEREHer Website HERE

  If you're feeling overwhelmed by the daily tasks and struggling to stay organized, then you are not alone! Are you spending hours searching for important files and documents, only to end up frustrated and stressed? It's time to enhance your productivity and business efficiency. Let's find effective strategies to overcome these challenges and take your business to the next level! Uncover the unexpected twist in this business owner's journey that will leave you inspired and rethinking your approach to challenges. Get ready to witness a transformation that defies all odds and sets the bar high for business resilience. Find out how this entrepreneur's unique experiences have shaped his approach to problem-solving and business success. Stay tuned to discover the powerful lesson that changed everything and propelled him to new heights. Don't miss out on this game-changing insight that will reshape your perspective on business and personal growth. In this part 2 of 2 episodes of The Modern Selling Podcast, Mario Martinez Jr. discusses with Trebot Johns topics such as overcoming business challenges and seizing opportunities. Drawing from his experience as the founder of Vengreso and FlyMSG, Mario infuses the conversations with a personal touch, making the content highly relatable and practical for small business owners. From the significance of reframing setbacks to the implementation of AI-driven solutions for increased productivity, the episode offers a diverse range of insights. Through a blend of personal narratives, pragmatic approaches, and forward-thinking perspectives, the episode equips small business owners with enhanced problem-solving abilities and resilience. Whether it's gaining insights into organizational methods, capitalizing on opportunities, or embracing innovative technologies, this episode presents a wealth of valuable takeaways for navigating the complexities of modern business. Whatever you do, you better do that 110% or don't expect to win. That's just how I view things. - Mario Martinez Jr. In this episode, you will be able to: Master Strategies for Overcoming Business Challenges: Learn how to navigate and conquer common hurdles in business to achieve long-term success. Harness the Benefits of AI in Lead Generation: Discover how AI can revolutionize your lead generation efforts, leading to increased efficiency and higher quality leads. Streamline Sales Prospecting Automation: Uncover tips for automating your sales prospecting process to save time and increase productivity. Embrace the Importance of Organization in Business Success: Explore the vital role of organization in achieving sustainable growth and efficiency in your business. Navigate the Transition from Service to SaaS Model: Gain insights on successfully transitioning your business from a service-based model to a SaaS model for enhanced scalability and profitability. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Opportunity over Why Me 00:00:31 - Leadfeeder: The Secret Weapon 00:01:08 - Revolutionizing Lead Generation 00:01:44 - Part Two of Trebor Johns Interview 00:02:24 - Organizational Strategies 00:15:03 - The Shift to SaaS 00:16:32 - Overcoming Adversity 00:18:22 - Seizing Opportunities 00:24:12 - Embracing Challenges 00:27:56 - Personal Growth and Parenting 00:28:40 - The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Entrepreneurial Mindset 00:30:26 - Instilling Work Ethic in the Next Generation 00:33:05 - Teaching Responsibility and Value 00:36:01 - Homeschooling and Career Exposure 00:39:47 - Collaborative Podcast Opportunity 00:41:20 - Challenges of SMMAs 00:42:25 - Benefits of AI Solutions 00:43:17 - Importance of AI in Business 00:45:36 - Building Scalable Solutions 00:46:43 - Conclusion and Call to Action Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00:00 - Opportunity over Why Me Grant Cardone's message about putting in effort and seizing opportunities over asking "why me" is emphasized. The focus shifts to taking action and making the most of opportunities. 00:00:31 - Leadfeeder: The Secret Weapon A brief introduction to Leadfeeder, a tool for identifying website visitors, tracking behavior, and integrating with CRMs for efficient lead engagement. The focus is on providing detailed insights and prioritizing sales efforts. 00:01:08 - Revolutionizing Lead Generation A call to revolutionize lead generation with Leadfeeder for targeted and successful lead engagement. The emphasis is on leveraging customizable notifications and lead scoring to change the game for sales. 00:01:44 - Part Two of Trevor Johns Interview Mario Martinez Jr. introduces part two of the podcast interview with Trebor Johns. He highlights the importance of listening to part one, which covers various topics related to business ownership, sales challenges, and prospecting. 00:02:24 - Organizational Strategies Mario Martinez Jr. shares insights into his organized approach to file structures, email management, and workflow organization. The focus is on creating a highly structured system to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information. 00:15:03 - The Shift to SaaS Mario discusses the changing landscape of software development, the speed of development, and the importance of having a sellable SaaS product before investing. 00:16:32 - Overcoming Adversity Mario shares his personal story of being the first in his family to go to college and the challenges he faced in the college application process. 00:18:22 - Seizing Opportunities Mario reflects on the moment he got accepted into UC Berkeley and the valuable lesson he learned about making the most of opportunities. 00:24:12 - Embracing Challenges Mario discusses the importance of focusing on what to do with an opportunity rather than questioning why it was given, emphasizing the need to give 110% in all aspects of life. 00:27:56 - Personal Growth and Parenting Mario shares his experience as a single father and his efforts to guide his son's focus on education, business, and extracurricular activities for the future. 00:28:40 - The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Entrepreneurial Mindset Mario Martinez Jr. shares how his upbringing and family struggles shaped his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset. He emphasizes the importance of experiencing hardship to build character and determination in young entrepreneurs. 00:30:26 - Instilling Work Ethic in the Next Generation Martinez discusses the challenge of instilling a strong work ethic in his privileged sons and shares his decision to let go of their gardener, opting to do yard work as a family. He believes in not paying for household tasks but incentivizing learning and creativity. 00:33:05 - Teaching Responsibility and Value Martinez discusses the importance of not paying children for basic family responsibilities but offering incentives for learning and creativity. He emphasizes the value of teaching children about hard work, responsibility, and the real-life skills needed for success. 00:36:01 - Homeschooling and Career Exposure Martinez shares his approach to homeschooling his son and exposing him to diverse career opportunities. He discusses the decision to allow his son to explore business and marketing courses as an alternative to a challenging cybersecurity course, emphasizing the importance of early exposure to different career paths. 00:39:47 - Collaborative Podcast Opportunity Martinez proposes republishing the conversation on his podcast, highlighting the value he sees in the discussion. He also offers to share the episode on his platforms and encourages ongoing collaboration. 00:41:20 - Challenges of SMMAs The speaker discusses the challenges of social media marketing agencies (SMMAs), such as inability to guarantee results and high client turnover within 90 days. 00:42:25 - Benefits of AI Solutions The conversation shifts to the benefits of AI solutions, including the potential to reduce employee count and improve efficiency in lead generation and outreach. 00:43:17 - Importance of AI in Business The speaker emphasizes the importance of AI in optimizing business processes and staying ahead of competitors who are already leveraging these technologies for maximum ROI. 00:45:36 - Building Scalable Solutions The focus is on building scalable solutions using engineering blueprints and pods, with an emphasis on automating and optimizing different aspects of the business. 00:46:43 - Conclusion and Call to Action The podcast episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to connect on LinkedIn and engage with the host, Mario Martinez Jr., while also promoting the host's SaaS product and encouraging listeners to leave a review on iTunes. Mastering Strategies for Overcoming Business Challenges Effective problem-solving skills are crucial for small business owners to navigate challenges successfully. By mastering strategies for overcoming obstacles, entrepreneurs can enhance their resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing business landscape. With the right approach, businesses can turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and innovation. Harnessing the Benefits of AI Incorporating AI technologies can revolutionize business operations, offering efficiency and accuracy in various processes. Small business owners can harness the benefits of AI to streamline tasks, improve decision-making, and enhance customer experiences. By embracing AI, companies can stay competitive and expand their capabilities in the digital age. Streamlining Sales Prospecting Automation Automating sales prospecting can significantly boost efficiency and productivity for small businesses. By streamlining processes through automation, owners can save time, reduce errors, and focus on high-value tasks. Leveraging technology for sales prospecting can result in improved lead generation, better customer relationships, and ultimately, increased sales revenue. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Connect with Mario on LinkedIn for more engaging content related to the Modern Selling podcast, for more insights, and discussions related to sales and marketing. Download FlyMSG for free to save 20 hours or more in a month and increase your productivity. Give the Modern Selling podcast a five-star rating and review on iTunes to show your support. Reach out to Viking AI Solutions for automation solutions and AI-driven services to optimize your business processes.  

Welcome to The Decoding Success Podcast, where we dive into a transformative conversation with Anna Runkle, widely known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy. In this episode, Anna shares her profound insights into healing from trauma, emphasizing that while we cannot heal trauma itself, we can heal how it affects us. Together, they unpack the misconceptions around trauma, the power of daily practices, and the tools that help us move forward. YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

In these next two episodes of the Dov Baron Show, we focus on self-worth and overcoming self-doubt. . Our guest for these episodes is Eric Brooker, a business leader, author, and podcast host. Eric discusses his book, 'You Are Enough,' which explores overcoming lifelong doubts of worthlessness. . He shares personal childhood experiences, his journey of self-realization, and the importance of relationship capital in both personal and professional settings. Throughout the episode, Eric and Dov emphasize the significance of vulnerability, compassion, and authentic connections in building trust and fostering positive workplace cultures. . The discussion also delves into the impact of estrangement, personal losses and how leaders can better support their employees by acknowledging their challenges and shared experiences. . Website https://www.ericbrooker.com/ . Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbrooker/     . https://twitter.com/ericbrooker     . https://www.instagram.com/counsel.culture/ . 00:00 Welcome to the Dov Baron Show . 00:43 Introducing Eric Brooker: Business Leader and Author   02:41 Eric's Childhood and Emotional Source Code   03:45 The Impact of Childhood Experiences   09:39 Writing the Book: You Are Enough   10:06 The Pain of Estrangement and Finding Healing   12:48 The Power of Vulnerability and Compassion   17:17 The Illusion of Social Media and Real Connections   21:45 Building Relationship Capital in Leadership   29:04 Conclusion and Where to Find Eric Brooker . Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is divided into eight sections, each of which will guide you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior

In this episode, Shanti feels the pressure build as she prepares for high-school selections for her daughter while Antoinette deals with her pet parenthood challenges. Together, we listen to a voicemail that requests a bit more accountability from both of us beyond the "claim of victimhood". For our main topic, we discuss the addictive nature of tumultuous relationships and how childhood experiences shape adult relationships. We discuss the addictive nature of these relationships, the importance of self-awareness, and the role of therapy in breaking the cycle of toxicity. The conversation is tender for Shanti as it touches on the challenges of parenting and her own ability to form healthy connections.Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes05:50 Understanding Anxiety and Family Dynamics11:59 The Pressures of Parenting in Modern Society22:04 The Accountability Challenge in Relationships26:10 Understanding Our Role in Relationship Dynamics30:27 Co-Creation in Relationships40:34 Addiction to Roller Coaster Relationships49:25 The Allure of Chaos in Relationships52:38 Understanding Trauma Bonds and Attachments59:10 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Relationships01:06:12 Navigating Parenting and Self-Awareness01:10:46 Breaking the Cycle of Toxic RelationshipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging episode, Dr. G sits down with Adeyemi Adeyosoye, a seasoned expert in spirituality, quantum physics, and energy mastery. Together, they explore the intersection of science and spirituality, discussing how quantum potential can be unlocked to rapidly manifest the life you envision. Adeyemi shares insights from his 11-year journey through spiritual practices, including his experiences with literature, courses, and psychedelic retreats. Whether you're looking to elevate your energy or deepen your spiritual understanding, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you on your path. #sprituality #wellness #selfgrowth Adeyemi Adeyosoye https://www.instagram.com/adeyemiadeyosoye Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Understanding Men's Emotional Openness 0:18 - The Importance of Truth in Masculinity 0:32 - Episode Overview: Interview with Adeyemi 0:55 - The Need for Men to Ascend to Higher Consciousness 1:15 - Challenges in Working with Men 1:24 - The Spectrum of Masculinity and Spirituality 2:03 - The Mental Constructs of Traditional Masculinity 2:29 - The Struggle of Successful Men on the Spiritual Path 3:23 - The Impact of Trauma on Men's Lives 4:14 - The Relationship Between Trauma and Success 5:01 - The Fear of Letting Go of Old Mechanisms 5:59 - The Comfort of Familiarity in Men's Lives 6:26 - The Duality of Energy: Success vs. Homelessness 7:14 - The Different Responses to Shame 9:17 - The Connection Between Shame and Addiction 10:17 - The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Life 11:25 - The Role of Trauma in Shaping Identity 12:40 - The Importance of Inner Child Work 18:05 - Resources for Parents: John Bradshaw's "Homecoming" 19:47 - The Importance of Childhood Deconditioning 21:10 - The Challenges of Parenting in Today's World 22:26 - The Journey of Discovery in Parenting 25:53 - The Importance of Emotional Healing in Relationships 27:13 - The Need for Men to Connect with Other Men 28:17 - The Healing Power of Brotherhood 30:24 - The Challenge of Vulnerability in Relationships 32:01 - The Importance of Trust in Vulnerability 33:43 - The Need for Safe Spaces for Men 35:34 - The Role of Emotional State in Quantum Healing 37:31 - The Connection Between Emotional State and Healing 39:00 - The Importance of Community in Healing 40:12 - The Role of Self-Reflection in Personal Growth 41:11 - The Power of Truth in Personal Transformation 43:07 - Understanding Quantum Healing 44:57 - The Role of Emotional State in Quantum Jump 46:52 - The Importance of Nervous System Regulation 48:14 - The Connection Between Emotional Repression and Healing 50:27 - Integrating Different Modalities for Healing 52:35 - The Importance of Self-Care in Healing 54:20 - The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing 56:05 - The Importance of Patience in Finding a Partner 57:38 - The Role of Openness in Attractiveness 59:11 - The Journey of Life and Love 01:00:22 - Conclusion: Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery === Thank You To Our Sponsors! AquaTru Go to https://aquatru.com and use code DRG for 20% off all products. Birch Click here https://birchliving.com/healthyself to get 20% off your Birch mattress plus two free pillows. Purity Visit PurityCoffee.com and use code DRG for 30% off your first purchase. === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Peter Crone delivers one of the most informative podcast episodes yet. He explains complex concepts in simplistic and heartfelt ways. We begin to understand that so many of us are locked in an invisible cage of subconsciously sponsored behaviors. Peter explains why these adaptive mechanisms occur and that there is freedom for us all. He speaks about our blind spots holding us from awakening our true expression and power. An incredible interview for everyone to better their lives from. Peter works with everyone from world-class athletes to stay-at-home parents to redesign the subconscious mind. We exist within limiting mental constructs that dictate our thoughts, feelings, actions, and the results we experience. Peter helps people and groups step outside of the world as they know it by identifying mental constructs that have been holding them back. Peter's work explores the fundamental issues that affect us all to foster a deeper understanding of our common humanity. Peter is a writer, speaker, and thought leader in human awakening and potential.  Show Notes: Introduction of Special Guest: Peter Crone Peter's Background and Expertise The Connection Between Physical Symptoms and Emotional Health The Role of Childhood Experiences in Adult Behavior The Concept of Primal Constraints The Importance of Self-Perception The Impact of External Circumstances on Internal States Nature of Awakening and Self-Realization The Power of Compassion in Relationships The Importance of Community and Support Peter's Insights on Healing and Transformation The Role of Love in Healing Peter's Upcoming Projects and Courses === Thank You To Our Sponsors! BiOptimizers Go to https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use promo code DRG10 to get 10% any order.   Timeline  Visit https://timelinenutrition.com/drg and use code DRG to get 10% off === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/