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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2919: Maggie Towne shares heartfelt, practical guidance to help moms grow in confidence, release guilt, and embrace grace in everyday motherhood. From learning self-love and letting go of toxic comparisons to prioritizing alone-time and meaningful connection, her advice encourages moms to care for themselves so they can show up more fully for their children. It's a refreshing reminder that becoming a better mom starts with becoming a healthier, happier you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/how-to-be-a-better-mom/ Quotes to ponder: "Comparisons don't help anyone. You know your child's needs." "You aren't perfect! So stop trying to be." "The way to become the best mom that you can be… is to become the best person that you can be."
Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics
Episode SummaryOn this week's Mid-Atlantic, Roifield Brown convenes his transatlantic panel to examine two democracies straining under the weight of power, personality and public distrust. In Washington, President Trump's State of the Union address is dissected less as governing document and more as performance art, heavy on self congratulation, generous with medals and applause lines, and sharply combative toward Democrats. The panel questions whether such rhetoric represents democratic resilience, institutions holding firm, or simply the normalization of political antagonism as spectacle.Across the Atlantic, the arrest of Prince Andrew under investigation, alongside renewed scrutiny stemming from the Epstein files, pushes Britain into uncomfortable constitutional territory. Is this elite accountability finally catching up with power, or is it a carefully managed distancing exercise by an institution that has survived by cutting loose liabilities? The monarchy's durability, its relationship to political neutrality, and the erosion of deference are all put under the microscope. Comparisons with the United States are unavoidable, particularly the appetite, or lack thereof, for holding powerful figures to account.The conversation then turns to the Gorton and Denton by election, a contest that feels bigger than its geography. With Labour, Reform and the Greens in a tight race, the panel debates whether Britain is entering a period of structural political realignment. Is Reform's ascent a populist vindication or a short term protest vehicle? Can the Greens convert authenticity and digital savvy into sustained influence? And are the Conservatives facing something more existential than a bad polling cycle? On both sides of the Atlantic, the episode leaves listeners with a bracing question, are these systems bending or quietly being remade?Five Key Quotes“It's presidential politics as world wrestling, this is what Trump does.”“You can't tell people that things are great when they're not.”“There's a reason they've survived for 1,100 years, they're experts at survival.”“The splintering is extraordinary, it's all to play for.”“Authenticity is the difference, people can tell.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Markowski discusses the realities of the financial world, emphasizing the importance of understanding economic context over short-term market fluctuations. He analyzes recent GDP figures, compares historical economic performance, and critiques government regulations that hinder growth. Markowski also shares his thoughts on the character of the economy, the waste of talent, and proposes solutions for improvement, including tax reform and regulatory changes. The conversation highlights the role of private equity and credit in the current financial landscape, urging listeners to be aware of the risks involved.
1. Allegations of DOJ/FBI Surveillance The Biden DOJ and FBI spied on Trump‑aligned individuals, including: Susie Wiles (Trump campaign figure) Kash Patel Allegations include secret subpoenas for phone records, including calls involving attorneys, raising concerns about attorney‑client privilege. This is part of a broader history of political weaponization of federal agencies. DOJ/FBI surveillance also targeted several Republican senators and conservative groups. This fits into what they describe as a long-standing trend starting under Obama. Comparisons are made to historical incidents such as the Steele Dossier, the Russia investigation, and alleged misuse of federal agencies. 2. Tale of Two Olympians Alysa Liu Competed for the United States. Story highlighted as: Daughter of a refugee who fled China after Tiananmen Square. Target of Chinese government intimidation, according to the hosts. Won Olympic gold, portrayed as a patriotic American success story. Eileen Gu Competed for China despite being raised in the U.S. Accepted substantial financial incentives (as stated by the hosts). Hosts argue that although she’s talented, choosing to compete for China invites criticism due to geopolitical tensions. 3. Concerns About Declining American Pride A Gallup poll is showing: Significant decline in Americans who are “very proud” of being American. The drop is described as steepest among Democrats, according to the data discussed. Commentary attributes this trend to: Cultural and educational shifts. University and K‑12 environments promoting negative views of the U.S. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s not always easy to celebrate when someone else receives the very blessing you’ve been praying for. You may smile, offer congratulations, and truly want to feel joy for them—yet beneath the surface, there’s a quiet sting. Why them and not me? Genesis 4 introduces us to that very struggle. Cain and Abel both brought offerings to the Lord, yet God looked with favor on Abel’s gift and not on Cain’s. Cain’s anger grew, and instead of trusting God, he allowed jealousy and resentment to take root. The story reminds us that comparison is dangerous ground. When we believe God’s generosity toward someone else somehow limits His goodness toward us, we misunderstand who He is. God’s blessings are not a limited resource. He is infinite in love, mercy, grace, and provision. Jealousy whispers that we’ve been overlooked. Pride insists we deserve more. But trust anchors us in the truth: God’s timing and plans are intentional, even when we don’t understand them. His generosity toward others does not diminish His care for you. Like a bud waiting for its season to bloom, you can trust that your time will come. You don’t have to compete for God’s favor. You are already His beloved child. Main Takeaways It’s human to feel envy when others receive blessings we desire. Cain’s story shows the danger of letting jealousy take root. God’s generosity is not limited—His blessing of others does not exclude you. Comparison can lead to resentment, but trust leads to peace. You don’t have to compete for God’s love or favor—you already belong to Him. Today’s Bible Verse “In the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering, he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.” - Genesis 4:3-5 NIV Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Help me see my brothers and sisters as companions, not competitors, and trust Your perfect timing.” Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below. Want More? Relevant Links & Resources Find more encouragement and daily devotionals: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotional resources Crosswalk.com – Faith-based articles, prayers, and Bible study tools This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Comparison may be common, but it doesn't have to be normal.In Part 2, we look at how Scripture reshapes our thinking, how gratitude and obedience break the cycle, and how living secure in Christ leads to peace in our homes.
Chances are... the ‘look' you're working towards isn't gonna appear after losing the weight you're trying to lose.The people you compare ourselves to on social media have a combination of less fat AND more muscle than you do right now.But who gives af what someone else looks like? Wanting to look like someone else shouldn't be the reason you wanna improve your nutrition + fitness habits. Do it because taking care of yourself is the ultimate form of self respect.. and no one else is gonna do it for you.Ironically.. when you shift your mindset from wanting to look like someone else to wanting to create the best version of you.. cool s*** starts to happen.I wanna share a story and make some points you can take with you here. Give it a listen and apply it to whatever season of life you find yourself in right now. Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERETIA for listening!!
No Password Required: Next Gen – Ep. 1 - Michelle McAveety Michelle McAveety- Cyber Competitions, Crowd Surfing & Main-Character Energy Welcome to our new spinoff series, No Password Required: Next Generation. Where we go behind the scenes and interview up-and-coming young professionals in cybersecurity! Whether you're trying to figure out your career path, looking for a little inspiration, or just want to have a laugh while learning about the industry, this show is for you. Real stories. Real journeys. Next Gen Cyber. About this episode: Michelle McAveety is a Computer Engineering and Math student at USF and the Team Captain of the CyberHerd, the university's cybersecurity competition team. We get into the chaos and adrenaline of competition life, what it's like leading in a high-pressure cyber environment, and how she balances it all without losing herself. Spoiler: the answer includes crocheting, blasting heavy metal, going to concerts, and possibly crowd surfing if the vibe is right. Michelle also drops some real advice opening up about the pressure to compare yourself in competitive fields and why staying grounded and focused on your own path is the real win. Follow Michelles journey on linked in! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcaveety/ Chapters: 00:39 - Who is Michelle? 00:54- Being in Cyberherd 01:38- Hobbies that bring Michelle Joy! 02:51- Comparison and Growth
This week your hosts are diving into Blink Twice and the eerie parallels people have drawn between the film and real-life scandals involving Diddy and Jeffrey Epstein. Kelli and Troy break down one of their favorite recent films while unpacking the darker themes that have everyone talking. Please note this episode discusses heavy topics, so listener discretion is advised. Join our Patreon for more content! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod Kelli on IG - Instagram.com/laguna_biotch Troy on IG - Instagram.com/troyjeanspears --How to help Minnesota! - Rent assistance - https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families? Neighborhood House - https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/donate/ Stand With Minnesota - https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ DropDrop! Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code BLINDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Living Water: The Woman at the Well – John 4:1–26 In this episode of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane walk through John 4:1–26, the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. What begins as a simple conversation about water becomes a life-changing revelation about worship, identity, and living water that never runs dry. Together, they explore how Jesus meets us in unexpected places, crosses cultural and personal barriers, and speaks directly to our deepest thirst. This passage reminds us that no past is too complicated, no question too bold, and no heart too far for the transforming presence of Christ. If you've ever felt unseen, unqualified, or spiritually dry—this conversation is for you. ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams
This week, we're talking about Eileen Gu, an American born athlete competing for China in the Olympics, and all the backlash she has received. We're also talking about incredible technological advances made so deaf fans can experience sporting events in a new way. And we talk about the comparison trap, something we've all found ourselves in and how to avoid it. Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympicshttps://www.foxnews.com/sports/eileen-gu-physically-assaulted-over-representing-china-instead-us-olympicsHow the sound of sport is being reimagined for deaf fanshttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260216-how-the-sound-of-sport-is-being-reimagined-for-deaf-fansThe Comparison Trap Is Worse Than Ever — Here's How to Get Outhttps://relevantmagazine.com/life5/a-simple-trick-for-getting-over-the-comparison-trap/
In this episode, we are talking about comparison and how it slowly convinces you that you are behind, lacking, or not enough.Comparison does not just steal joy. It distorts identity. It makes you question your pace, your progress, your body, your intelligence, and your timing. It turns someone else's path into a measuring stick for your own worth.I break down why comparison triggers self doubt so quickly, what it reveals about your internal belief system, and how constantly measuring yourself against others trains your brain to look for deficiency instead of growth.This is not about pretending you will never compare yourself again. It is about understanding why you do it and reclaiming your sense of worth so it is no longer dependent on someone else's timeline.The moment you stop measuring your life against someone else's is the moment you can actually live it.
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In six episodes, GRRM's story of Dunk and Egg expands into the beginnings of a modern fantasy epic. Explore the origins of the story with Jim and A.Ron as they begin the book-to-show comparison. Send your feedback to sevenkingdoms@baldmove.com. We await your ravens. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to the Compared to Who? podcast and our ongoing series, Waiting for Weight Loss. In today’s episode, Heather Creekmore shares a powerful story about a time when her identity—literally—was stolen, setting the stage for an honest discussion about our true identity in Christ. Episode Highlights: Heather Creekmore opens up with a personal experience of being mugged and losing her physical identification, making the connection to how many of us “lose” our spiritual identity while chasing the approval of others or pursuing body goals. She asks: Has your identity been stolen—figuratively—by misplaced priorities, societal pressures, or the pursuit of weight loss? We explore the idea that any identity outside of Christ is a “fake ID,” and discuss what it means to rest in our adoption as daughters (and sons) of God. Heather Creekmore unpacks how our attempts to earn love and acceptance through appearance or achievements are distractions from the Gospel. The healthiest approach to weight loss and goals? Pursuing them from a place of already being fully loved and accepted, not from a place of insecurity or striving to earn worth. Reflection Questions: What “fake IDs” have you been carrying? How would your approach to your body and your goals change if you truly believed your identity was already secure in Christ? Check out Episode on Boasting Here Join the Community!Join the conversation! Heather Creekmore invites you to become part of our supportive community at waitingforweightloss.com. Share your story, connect with others, and discover what it means to pursue your goals from a place of true security and love. Don’t walk this journey alone—head over to waitingforweightloss.com, join the community, and let’s cut up those “fake IDs” together! Thank you for listening—see you in the community! *learn more about Compared to Who? at https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Ep. 253: Baseball shaped this researcher who led the largest growth mindset experiment in history. His work spans from sports teams to global corporations like McDonald's and Walmart, where mindset shifts are boosting performance and reducing turnover. In this episode, you will learn: Strategies for building teams where curiosity, not fear, drives improvement. A two-part mindset shift that can turn performance anxiety into peak performance. How to turn comparison into a catalyst for personal and team growth. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/ Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness. Special thanks to Chase Nagel and Andrew Levin for making this episode possible.
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Today's episode covers the most explosive political stories and controversies dominating the news. From Trump exposing massive federal fraud and calling out Democrats for prioritizing illegal immigrants, to the rise of digital ID legislation targeting minors, and alarming international developments with Iran's nuclear program, we break it all down. Plus, reactions from prominent Democrats, bipartisan pushback, and the latest tactics to control online speech are analyzed. This is your no-spin summary of the key issues shaping the nation.
Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Ghost of Tsushima (2020) was one of my favorite games of that year, and happens to be episode 2(!!) of this podcast, an early game that screamed to me "you should talk about this into a microphone for 2+ hours). That being the case, Sucker Punch's follow-up, Ghost of Yotei, was an instant day-one buy. And while the things I expected to impress were great, there were certain aspects of the game that felt worse to me than Tsushima's version. Did I change over the past five years? Did the game adjust to industry trends? A secret third answer? All of this is part of the discussion, so I hope you enjoy it! Guest info: Jacob Price (he/him) Check out The Pre-Order Bonus podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/747596 Check out Jake's reviews at So Many Games https://somanygames.co.uk/ Follow on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18 Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Title Card 0:23 Introductions 5:18 Our Histories With This Series/Game 9:24 Opening Thoughts About Ghost of Yotei 18:50 Story Setup, Atsu and Revenge Stories 26:59 Presentation and Comparisons to Westerns 35:24 A Well-Made Known Commodity and Further Worldbuilding 49:51 Open World Design and Reward Structure 1:10:23 Stealth and Clearing Camps 1:16:33 Duels and Boss Fights 1:31:45 Closing Thoughts 1:37:34 The Pre-Order Bonus and So Many Games 1:42:12 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous 1:44:02 Spoiler Section- The Onryo and Ghost Connections 1:57:56 The Snake, The Oni and The Kitsune 2:14:46 The Spider, The Dragon and Saito Music used in the episode is credited to Toma Otowa: Ghost of Yotei, The Yotei Six, The Wrath of the Ghost, The Wilds of Ezo, Battle No.3, Battle No.1, Atsu's Theme Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures
Join hosts Nidhi Madan, MD; Prashant Nagpal, MD, FSCCT; Jill Jacobs, MD, MS-HQSM, FSCCT and Cristina Fuss, MD, PhD, FSCCT as they take a deep dive into featured articles in the September – October 2025 issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (JCCT). Our hosts chat with Dan Berman, MD, MSCCT and Dmitrij Kravchenko, MD, BSc.This episode will explore:Roadmap Analysis for Coronary Artery Stenosis Detection and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Prediction in Cardiac CT for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Automated Coronary Analysis in Ultrahigh-Spatial Resolution Photon-Counting Detector CT Angiography: Clinical Validation and Intra-individual Comparison with Energy-Integrating Detector CT Support the show
Today's episode is about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes. Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes.Slovak lesson1. Moja matka je mladšia ako tvoja. (My mother is younger than yours.)2. Moja sestra je najmladšia zo všetkých. (My sister is the youngest of all.)3. Dnešná porada bola dlhšia ako včera. (Today's meeting was longer than yesterday's.)4. To bola najdlhšia prednáška tohto semestra. (That was the longest lecture of this semester.)5. Náša lipa je vyššia ako susedova. (Our linden tree is taller than our neighbor's.)6. Lipa na konci ulice je najvyššia zo všetkých. (The linden tree at the end of the street is the tallest of all.)7. Mikaela Shiffrinova bola rýchlejšia ako Petra Vlhová. (Mikaela Shiffrin was faster than Petra Vlhová.)8. Ktorá lyžiarka je najrýchlejšia na svete? (Which female skier is the fastest in the world?)9. Naši olympionici sú naši hrdinovia. (Our Olympians are our heroes.)Timestamps00:35 Introduction to the episode02:31 Results from the 2026 Winter Olympics09:13 Fun fact 114:14 Fun fact 215:01 Fun fact 315:53 Fun fact416:48 Slovak lesson21:31 Practice some sentences25:54 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC
Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman as they make player comparisons for the top prospects in the 2026 NFL rookie class! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Trophy Smack Giveaway - 0:00:53 QB Comps - 0:01:43 Fernando Mendoza - 0:01:45 Ty Simpson - 0:05:02 RB Comps - 0:07:20 Jeremiyah Love - 0:07:22 Jonah Coleman - 0:11:55 Emmett Johnson - 0:13:42 Jadarian Price - 0:15:58 FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube Channel - 0:18:30 WR Comps - 0:19:00 Carnell Tate - 0:19:05 Makai Lemon - 0:22:34 Jordyn Tyson - 0:25:21 Denzel Boston - 0:28:04 KC Concepcion - 0:31:01 Hard Rock Bet - 0:34:47 TE Comps - 0:36:12 Kenyon Sadiq - 0:36:14 Eli Stowers - 0:40:09 Underrated Gems - 0:42:01 Outro - 0:45:07 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA). Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman as they make player comparisons for the top prospects in the 2026 NFL rookie class! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Trophy Smack Giveaway - 0:00:53 QB Comps - 0:01:43 Fernando Mendoza - 0:01:45 Ty Simpson - 0:05:02 RB Comps - 0:07:20 Jeremiyah Love - 0:07:22 Jonah Coleman - 0:11:55 Emmett Johnson - 0:13:42 Jadarian Price - 0:15:58 FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube Channel - 0:18:30 WR Comps - 0:19:00 Carnell Tate - 0:19:05 Makai Lemon - 0:22:34 Jordyn Tyson - 0:25:21 Denzel Boston - 0:28:04 KC Concepcion - 0:31:01 Hard Rock Bet - 0:34:47 TE Comps - 0:36:12 Kenyon Sadiq - 0:36:14 Eli Stowers - 0:40:09 Underrated Gems - 0:42:01 Outro - 0:45:07 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA). Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allison Walsh sits down with Michele and Aleks Arwood, a mother-daughter duo and the co-founders of Aveline, a magazine, podcast, and learning community created for young women in their season of becoming. Aleks, a journalist and editor, shares what it really looks like to start before you feel ready, how she learned to “put fear in timeout,” and why storytelling can become a roadmap for women who feel stuck in comparison. Michele brings nearly 30 years of experience in branding, marketing, and creative leadership, and together they unpack what mentorship can look like across generations. You'll hear practical lessons on launching a big idea, building a community around your mission, learning to delegate early, and why asking for a mentor might be the boldest next step you can take. Connect with Aleks and Michele: Aleks Arwood: @aleks.arwood Michele Arwood: @michelearwood Aveline Magazine Instagram: @avelinemagazine Aveline Magazine Website: avelinemagazine.com Connect with Allison: Instagram → @allisonwalsh Work with Allison: Ready to turn your story into a service-driven brand that opens doors and expands your impact?
Lesley Logan sits down with Brad Walsh, photographer and host of the Empowerography Podcast, to explore what it really means to be seen. Brad shares how his journey from corporate work into storytelling and photography led him to amplifying women's voices—and why resilience isn't just about getting back up, but about creating a path for someone else to follow. They talk about authenticity, body image, and the shift from a “me first” mindset to leading with service. This conversation is a grounded reminder that sharing your story can create impact—often in ways you don't expect. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. 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Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How his photography helped women see themselves in a new light.Using resilience as a permission slip for other women's strength.Realizing every body is beautiful regardless of the package.Shifting from a “me first” mindset toward service-driven work.Letting go of comparison by owning what makes your work unique.Episode References/Links:Empowerography Podcast - https://empowerographypodcast.comEmpowerography Podcast Email - https://www.empowerographypodcast@gmail.comEmpowerography Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/empowerographypodcastBrad Walsh LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradwalsh70/Brad Walsh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brad.walsh.56/Empowerography Live Conference 2026 - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D7QAc3hFxGuest Bio:Brad Walsh is a podcast host/producer, photographer, a published #1 International Best-Selling Author and an International Speaker and who found himself wanting to inspire others during the pandemic. 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It is so powerful to be able to give that to another human being. And that's the most beautiful part for me as the photographer to be able to do that and show a woman who she truly, truly is.Lesley Logan 0:17 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 1:00 All right, Be It babe. This is a fabulous conversation you're about to hear. I'm so excited. I really enjoyed being on this person's podcast. They had the most amazing questions for me, and I was like, this person is very unique. I need to share their story on my podcast. And I was excited about it when I asked them. And now that I've interviewed them. I'm even more stoked about it. So you're in for a ride. You're in for a great conversation. I hope you feel like you're, you know, you're at coffee with us and chiming in. And I hope that this also inspires you to be it till you see it in a bigger, badder ass way, because you're amazing. That's not even a word, but I'm making it one. So here is Brad Walsh of the Empowerography Podcast and let us know what you think. Lesley Logan 1:47 Hey, Be It babe. Okay, we're gonna have a really fun conversation, because I already have had a wonderful conversation with our guest today, and after having those over on his amazing podcast, I had to have Brad Walsh, our guest today, over here on the Be It Till You See It podcast. So Brad, will you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Brad Walsh 2:04 Yes. Well, first of all, I'd like to say thank you so much for having me and bringing me on board on your platform. I'm excited to be here and share with your listeners a bit about me and what I do. So I am based in Toronto, Canada. My name is Brad Walsh. I am the host and founder of the Empowerography Podcast platform, which was created to help elevate and amplify the voices of women through sharing their stories. I also host women's empowerment conference online every year. We did our fifth one this year, and that's that's my thing. I love holding space and sharing, sharing the stage and shining a light on women to share their stories.Lesley Logan 2:40 So cool. Five, that's amazing. Congratulations. The first few are so hard. And then you get to five, and you're like, whoa, I'll keep doing this.Brad Walsh 2:51 Yeah, well, next year, actually, we're doing it live and in person here in Toronto.Lesley Logan 2:55 Oh, my God, that is amazing. In person is so powerful. Okay, but have you always been a storyteller? Like, have you always been like an event producer? Like, tell us the journey.Brad Walsh 3:07 No, the event producing is new because of Empowerography. Well, new. Five years new, I guess. The storytelling, yes, in a way, because I'm a photographer, so I tell stories visually through capturing images, through capturing moments in time. So yeah, storytelling has always been a part of the journey. My photography, that's my first love, my first passion. That's where everything started for me. I took a photography class in high school, and from the first moment I stepped into that class and into the dark room, it was first love. I fell in love with the art form, and I've been in a love affair with photography ever since. So it's been 35 years there around so, yeah, it's been an amazing journey. There's just something so magical about being able to capture an image in camera and then to develop the film yourself and to see an image come to life on a piece of paper is such a magical and beautiful process. I there's not enough words to describe the beauty in that. So that's where my journey began. I worked in corporate for 12 and a half years as an audio visual tech at one of the big four accounting firms.Lesley Logan 4:22 Like you know, I would never have thought that an accounting firm needed an audio visual tech.Brad Walsh 4:27 Oh, yeah, absolutely. Oh for sure, video conferencing, webcasting, meetings, off site events, yeah, absolutely, there's, yeah, there's a huge need for it, absolutely.Lesley Logan 4:39 Oh, well, that's so cool. I mean, least you got to experience the corporate side of things.Brad Walsh 4:43 Yeah, well, it was, it was for the first six years I loved it. The last six and a half were just terrible. I hated going to work. I didn't like my boss. I didn't love the work anymore. I fell out of love with it because I was constantly thinking about my photography, all the while, while I was working full time as an audio visual tech, I was running my photography business part time, but at that time, I was only creating I was creating art. I wasn't photographing people. I had no interest whatsoever in photographing people. That wasn't my thing. It was more architecture, landscapes, urban exploration, although that shifted a little bit for me during my corporate career, because I ended up getting, to put it politely, tasked with the responsibility at my corporate job, with doing the corporate headshots. Yeah, but I fell in love with photographing people.Lesley Logan 5:36 You're like, oh, you do photos? You can photograph a building, you can photograph a face.Brad Walsh 5:41 Yes, of course. And hey, why not? We've got this guy on staff. He could do this. We could save ourselves thousands upon thousands of dollars by having him do it for free. We don't have to pay him, because we're already paying him a salary. So I mean, that's where I fell in love with photographing people. I loved having that one on one time and that connection that you would get when you when a person sat in front of your lens, it just it created a connection there. And so through that, I a few, a few years after that, after my falling in love with photographing people, I was connected through a mutual friend to a boudoir photographer who was based in Florida, and I fell in love with her work and the mission and the message behind that genre of photography, with what you can help women accomplish in terms of body acceptance, self-love, self-confidence. And I ended up mentoring with her for six months. And when I was done my mentorship, it was just one of those light bulb moments. I just knew that that's what I've got to do with my photography business, when I make the jump, and that's where, that's really where my journey into the whole women's empowerment world started, is through the boudoir photography.Lesley Logan 6:49 Okay, this is so cool. I had no idea. So we had, yes, we had a boudoir photographer on earlier, and y'all are probably hearing this in 2026 so earlier in 2025, and I couldn't agree more. Like I, definitely, so back when I lived in LA, I had a girlfriend who wanted to work on boudoir photography, like, can you just, like, be my practice person? I was like, okay, like, whatever. But then you see the photos of yourself, and you're like, I had no idea the eye was so beautiful and like, that looks so amazing. Because, like, you know, first of all, most of all, most of us see ourselves in the lighting of our own homes, which is not always up to par. And you know, mirrors are interesting how they're not consistent. So like, you don't realize, like, the beauty that you have or the power that you have, and until someone does that. And yet, so many people are afraid of doing that, or think that they wouldn't be good enough for that. So I love this. So this is how you got into telling women's stories. And okay, but was it easy to switch? Was it did you have like this? Because I actually am sorry. I'm getting really excited right now. Okay, I'm halfway through my coffee this morning, guys, we are alive. So I love your journey, because it sounds like so many people. It's like I did this, and I kind of fell in love with it, and then I went to corporate, and then I was fine, and then I got bored, and then there was this other thing I was doing. And so I love this, because it's a journey that we all go on. But then to make the big switch to doing something you're really passionate about, there's still so much fear there.Brad Walsh 8:13 Oh, absolutely. I mean, with just back to the photography for a second, that gift that I am able to give a woman of her seeing herself for the very first time, like truly who she is. It is un-fucking-believable. It is so powerful to be able to give that to another human being. And that's the most beautiful part for me as the photographer, to be able to do that and show a woman who she truly, truly is. Because, as you said, you don't think about yourself. A lot of the women don't think about themselves that way. But then when they see the images, and they see who they truly are and how they're captured, it's inner and outer beauty, and it is so magical, the transformation that takes place in a 90 minute session with me is unbelievable. She walks in one woman, she leaves a completely different woman. And that is what it's about, is being able to show a woman herself in a brand new light, or a different light, a light that she's not used to seeing herself in, or a light that she's never seen herself in. That process. It's, it's, honestly, there aren't enough words to encapsulate the power in that. For me as a photographer, it is so beautiful.Lesley Logan 9:31 Yeah, because you're like, we wrote in something like a, like, a storyteller doula, but like, you are like, like, an empowering me, empowering women doula, you're like, and now go off and, like, impact the world, because it's why I do this show. It's probably why you do your your photography. It's like, I'm really good at what I do, and I love what I do, but my bubble of influence is this. It's whatever it can be, and if I can then influence another woman to be it until she sees it and does something that's so incredibly impactful. Her bubble of influence. And so all of a sudden, like, in my world, the way I envision this, it's like we get all these bubbles, and it's, like it can cover the whole world then, right? Because it's not about one person, it's about all the people feeling their power.Brad Walsh 10:14 That's right? And so with the photography, I got to a point I was probably about two years into my business full time, and I started to feel like I love this. This is amazing. What a beautiful gift this is that I get to do this, and I get paid to do this, but I want to reach more people. I want to have a bigger impact. I want my bubble to grow. And so I thought, Why don't I take the purpose, the mission, the values of the work I do as a photographer, and turn that into or transplant that into a podcast where I focus the platform solely on women. At the time and even now, I don't know of any other platform in the world out there that has a man as a host who solely, 100% focuses on amplifying and elevating the voices of women.Lesley Logan 10:57 Not gonna lie, Brad, when I saw what you're doing, I was like, what an interesting dude. I wonder why he does it.Brad Walsh 11:02 I so I thought, Well, I'm gonna give this to I had no experience interview. I had no idea how to interview someone. No clue. I just thought, you know what, fuck it. I'll figure it out. I'm just gonna jump in. So I reached out to seven or eight friends of mine, women who I had met through my photography journey, and I explained what my idea was for the platform, and of course, it was in its infancy back then, but I shared with them and asked them if they would help me get it off the ground by letting me interview them. They all said, yes. I did the interviews, I created the content, and at that same time, my photography business started to pick up traction. I was getting more inquiries, more booking. So I thought, Okay, I have to, I have to shift all of my energy, my focus, to the business. That's why I left corporate. I shut down the and shelved the podcast, focused on the business. And then, of course, we hit March of 2020. Screwed my business. I couldn't be photographing women. So I thought, Okay, well, you got two choices here. You can go through door number one and sit around and commiserate and complain about what's going on with over half the world. Or you could go through door number two and and see this as a gift that we've all been given and use it to put something good out into the world. We could use that right now. So I reignited the podcast, and here we are, five and a half years later, and it's been an absolutely incredible journey. I have interviewed some of the most beautiful, powerful, inspirational, resilient, courageous women. You being one of them, Lesley, and I mean, it has just been such an incredible journey. It has opened so many doors for me. I and at the foundation of it all is my mom, my grandmother. They are the the inspiration for it. My mom left my biological father when I was 10, he was running around on her having an affair. Back in those days, of course, women stayed home to raise the children while the husband was the one working. So when I look back on that, the fact that she had the strength and the courage to stand up after 15 years of marriage and say, No more. I don't have to put up with this shit. I'm taking my boys and we're leaving, and we left with nothing but the clothes on our back. We moved into a one bedroom apartment. Mom slept on a couch. My brother and I shared a bedroom, and she had to get a job after being out of work for 10 years, because she sacrificed to stay home and raise us and so when she was at work, my grandmother would step in. So for me, those two women are my heart and my soul. I wouldn't be the man I am today without them. And then, of course, all of the women that I've had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with and sharing in their stories, they have all contributed to who I am today because of their stories, because of the lessons and the insights I've I've received from all of these women I take inspiration from every single woman I interview, so they have all had a hand in creating who I am today.Lesley Logan 13:47 Brad, I couldn't agree more. Like I feel that in being able to interview people, even people who I don't really always agree with, I'm like, wow, that's an interesting way to be it until you see it. I probably wouldn't do it. But like, even in doing even in doing that, like, your ability to empathize and see people's whole people, because, like, we, we live in a world where people want to go that person did a bad thing, so they're a bad person. This person did a good thing, so they're a good person. And people are so complicated. They're so complicated. And when you know, growing up, you would hear about like, women who left or divorced people. And of course, the woman always gets the shade like because they're divorced, the divorce (inaudible) and knowing what I know now about when she could get a credit card, when she could get a bank loan, when she you're like, whoa, every single one of those women is the biggest badass I have ever heard of, because that would have been the hardest thing to do, like, because they're though the world was against them, and so like what strength and foresight and like to make sure that you guys saw something different. I, I am in the mood of like reading and re listening to women's stories from the past that have been painted in one way, and hearing the full capacity of it, you're like, oh, actually, you know that's that person is is stronger than we thought, or better than we thought, or cooler than we thought.Brad Walsh 15:07 Yeah. And I mean, then you add into the mix, if they've got children, they have to do what they have to do to help those kids. But to your point about hearing the full story, this makes me think of something I just discovered recently is the Salem witch trials, and what bullshit that was and what the real truth is, holy shit.Lesley Logan 15:30 You guys. We are. We are. I might have got chills. I got chills. We are recording this on Halloween. But like, I actually am in love with the acronym of WITCH, which is, like, woman in total control of herself. Like I am, like, obsessed with the song, I'm obsessed with the acronym, but you're correct, like the Salem witch trials, and also just the witch trials in general, which is just like, oh, she is a healer. She had power, or her husband's dead, and she has got money.Brad Walsh 15:53 She has real estate, yes, exactly. Lesley Logan 15:53 And they're just killing these women. Brad Walsh 15:57 I could not believe it when I went down that rabbit hole, I thought, Holy, fuck the amount of lies that we have been told about that and how women have been painted in such a horrible light, which is totally false, totally bullshit. Lesley Logan 16:11 In fact, you know what? Y'all I'm not saying that this is the most accurate statement, but I think if you've ever heard a historical woman being painted as this horrible person, I would just assume that there's probably a 180 story on that, like. Brad Walsh 16:26 Mary Magdalene? Lesley Logan 16:27 Okay, you read my mind. Because, like, you know, you're like, Oh, she's this poor sex worker home girl was fucking rich. She was she was absolutely bankrolling those dudes.Brad Walsh 16:39 It's crazy. The shit I have learned is unbelievable.Lesley Logan 16:43 Like, do you ever okay? Do you ever wonder, like, Is my whole life a lie? Like, was my whole like, my whole life was a lie? And sometimes I'm like, and so I have been reading there's, um, there's an Instagram channel that his name is for, like, I'm not remembering this moment, but she, like, talks about these, like, women in history that, like, we've just, like, erased, didn't listen to and I'm just like, made myself go every day I'm gonna read one, because it just makes me realize, Wow, we are stronger than we've ever been told we are. And in fact, like all these stories of history and people like, I think it's like these little digs to make sure women feel, Oh, I can't do it. Oh, bad things happen, right? Brad Walsh 17:23 Yep, it's horrible. Lesley Logan 17:25 Okay. The like, you've been platforming women, you've brought up the word resilience, and I, I'm someone who, like, everyone is like, Lesley, you're so resilient. And then what? Some days I just want to go fucking tired of being resilient. I just would, like to.Brad Walsh 17:39 I just spoke with someone the other day, and that's exactly what they said. I don't want to be fucking resilient. I'm so tired of that word.Lesley Logan 17:47 Like, I like, I like, I'm like, you know those, like, those punching bags where you hit them and they come back up again. I'm like, I just don't, I don't know if I should get back up or stayed. I don't know anymore. Like, just leave me. Let me be over here. Yeah, I guess, like, since you've interviewed so many women, you told so many stories, why should we want to stay resilient?Brad Walsh 18:10 Because it because I think that staying resilient by doing that you're giving a permission slip to other women. Because I think I see resilience as courage and inner strength being getting back up that eighth time after being knocked down seven times. That's what resilience is to me. And so when I think, when women do that, it's a permission slip for others, it shows other women what's possible. So yeah, I think, as much as you don't you hate the word, and I understand. I get it. I totally understand. But think about the other women that you are inspiring by doing that. And yes, of course, and there's nothing wrong with getting tired of hearing it. And maybe, maybe you don't have to get up every single time. But I think that by doing so it you are inspiring other women and showing you are proof of what's possible, in my opinion.Lesley Logan 19:00 Yeah, you're right. I mean, I'll keep getting back up, but I do, I.Brad Walsh 19:05 Somehow I can't see you staying down anyway. Lesley Logan 19:07 I don't even think I would know how to, but I, but I also, I also want to highlight that you said, like, it inspires others to actually maybe step outside and get outside, and I think, like, I think that's also why women have to tell their story, and I also think that's why your platform has to exist for women to tell their story, to have a platform if they don't have one, you know, because, like, so the other day, you don't know this, Brad, but I'll just tell you. So the other day, I got a comment on my YouTube channel, and it was like, Oh, I've loved your videos for so long, but you've been gaining weight, and it was better before.Brad Walsh 19:48 It was better. The content was better before you gained weight.Lesley Logan 19:50 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Because yeah. So I and first of all, they had they so they wrote in Spanish. Which is fine. Like, that's their language. No problem. There's Google Translate. So I see this, like, common in Spanish, and I know enough Spanish to, like, pick up. And I was like, that's not saying what it what it says. So I put it through, no, it said exactly what I thought it said. And then, of course, a couple of my subscribers on YouTube, like, they defended it in the best way that they could, which is, is fine, the person then doubled down. So even if we thought, like, maybe it's a cultural thing, like, look, we have, we have a place in Cambodia, and they will ask you, like, point blank, like, why don't you have kids? Why are you bigger? Why are you looking so old? And it's not here. We would take that as, like, what an asshole. There, it's like, if you're heavier or you don't work, you must be rich. Like, so, like, you know what I mean? Like, it's a different and that's a whole different thing, right? Like, to have weight on your bones is sign of money, where, here we're, like, a sign of wealth is, like, can you just be as skinny as possible, right? And then also, like, look like a child forever. So anyways, so they doubled down on it. So we are clear that it's not a cultural thing. This is their opinion. So I, you know.Brad Walsh 21:02 And this was a man, I'm assuming. Lesley Logan 21:04 Yes and I couldn't tell from the handle, until when I called them out and I said, Hey, like, I really hope that when your body changes and it will, that you have space and grace for yourself and others in your life that you love. Because I am, for the record, since you've called it out, 40 pounds heavier than the one I started this channel, and I am stronger and I'm healthier, and I have more longevity, and I will not tolerate fat phobic comments on this channel. Thank you so much, right? And then the person, like, didn't apologize, but was like, Oh, I didn't mean to offend you, which is like, Okay. And then they signed off, and it was a man. And I was like, fucking why the fuck, why is it always a man? Why? But then you know what, here's the thing, I will I will clarify. I've had many women say some nasty things too. So, so I, so I went to the point of the story is, I went on my Instagram account and I shared the story, and I said, you know, like, I am saying this for the women who actually do have to walk into a room that people question. Like, I still go, I'm like, thin passing, right? Like, if we're going to talk about, like, like, I can walk into room and no one's going, Oh, is she? Can she do the exercise? Like, you know, like, what is she doing here? Like, I that doesn't happen to me, but there are women who are in bigger bodies that that happens to and so I just, you know, shared like, this is wrong. Like, bodies do not, size of bodies does not determine if they're a good teacher, a good a good athlete. None of this stuff. The every comment was positive. Every comment was thanking me for sharing, because they felt so seen and so to your point, the resilience of like, I'm gonna get up, I'm I mean, like, if I could punch a bag, that's what I would have done. I'm not a violent person, everyone, but I do think you should punch a bag you know.Brad Walsh 22:46 Yeah or scream into a pillow, whatever it is you got to do,Lesley Logan 22:49 Yes, yes. And so I shared it, and we're talking a 500 comments of women, that is, it was overwhelming. How many people like we're saying, this is what I or like they'll say, like, thank you for saying this. Or some of them are saying, this is what I'm afraid of. And I had to say, like, this is why you have to post, because people don't see that real bodies are out there. They're all the only people who feel like they can post are these 20 somethings. And nothing wrong with the 20 somethings. If you're listening, like, enjoy the metabolism you have while you have it like, have the best time. But we do have to, if we have a story, tell it so that we can inspire other people, yeah.Brad Walsh 23:28 Yeah, for sure. And that, you know what this is, something I love about being a photographer too, is I got to photograph all types of bodies, and every body is beautiful. I don't give a shit what anyone says. Everyone's body is beautiful. It's just a different package that we're looking at that's all and I love that you had the courage to post about it and share it. Because again, and this is exactly what I was saying by you sharing, look at all the comments you got. Look at all the women that stepped up and said, thank you. This is exactly why women need to, not need to. I shouldn't say that. This is why women should be resilient and share and be vulnerable. And I know it's not easy sometimes to be vulnerable, to share your your inner stuff. Think of the impact you can have and who you can help. And that's why storytelling is so very, incredibly poor, important because, and I don't care, I've heard many times I don't have a story. Who's going to want to listen to my story. I guarantee you, as I sit here right now, if you share your story, it will impact one person's life, I guarantee it. And that's all that we're here to do, is have impact. So share your story, as scary as it might be, you can you can edit it. You can decide what parts you want to share. I'm not saying you have to go and share every single detail of your story, but share your story because you will inspire someone else, and maybe by you sharing your story and your struggles, whatever it is, maybe you will help prevent someone from having to go through a similar thing by sharing your story, because you're sharing how you got through it. Lesley Logan 24:14 Yeah. Oh, you. Oh, I love this, okay. I also love the idea like sharing your story even impacts one person. Because, like, if we just, like, who knows? Like, maybe, maybe women are 50% of the population, right? Like, let's just make it even, if you share one, if you share your story and impact one person, you can impact the whole other half of the world. You can impact even just the women around but you can impact, I do think that sometimes we get frustrated with with men sometimes, and it's like, Well, did any women in their life ever tell like, did any woman in their life ever tell them like, hey, don't say that thing that actually you know about others, or here's hey, when you said that, here's a story, like, here's my story, how like that might change it and and that takes courage and conviction. It's not always easy. Some family members suck. So maybe it's maybe it's a co worker, maybe it's a neighbor, but I do think it is important that even if we impact one person, we are changing the world and how it sees everybody.Brad Walsh 25:56 For sure, because that will also ripple out to the person that the people that surround that one person. So you are, in effect, impacting more than one person, because yes, you've impacted that one person directly, but indirectly, you've you've impacted the people around her, because it will uplift her and shift her way of thinking. It'll shift her mindset. It'll help her, which then, in turn, helps everyone else around her, because it lifts her up. Lesley Logan 26:21 Okay. So we've been saying that we should, you know, consider sharing a story of ourselves. We, you know, edit how we want. Where do you like? Where do you get started? What makes a good story? Like we got perfectionist listening. They're gonna want to know some action steps.Brad Walsh 26:36 Yeah, just, just be authentic. Don't bullshit. Don't try and be something you're not. Just be genuine. Tell your story shit. Figure out, drill it down to what you want to share. First, figure out to what part of your story you want to share, and then just share it with authenticity. Just be who you are. Don't put on some facade. Don't put on a mask. Take the masks off and share who you genuinely are. Because I think when you are genuine, when you are authentic, and I know authentic, everyone uses that word, but it's true when you're authentically who you are that resonates with people. People want to see the mess. People want to know that you're human if you're portraying this perfect person that's gone through, you know, with no struggles, no hassles, no, come on, be who you truly are. Share your struggles, but again, you could be selective in what you share. Just be messy, because we are all perfectly imperfect, and it's okay. I think people will resonate with that more when you're authentic and you're genuine, it just it resonates for people, I think.Lesley Logan 27:39 I think so. And I know, like, people have really ruined the word authentic. We got to bring it back, because it's such a good word. I really, and I I think, like, you know, I think some people go, Well, you know, Lesley, Brad, I don't have like, a tragic story. Like, I think people because all the stories they hear is like, somebody like, survived, like, falling off a cliff, and then they turned into, like, some TED Talk speaker, and it's like, hold on, like, you know, like it can, like your story is so it, it will make someone else feel so seen. Like it doesn't have to be that you serve you're the lone survivor of a car accident. You can, you know, you can actually have.Brad Walsh 28:17 No, your story matters. Lesley Logan 28:18 Your story matters. You're correct. It could be that you struggled in school, and then you like, led you to like doing art, and it made you realize, like, you know, art tells I think, that we all are harder on ourselves than we need to be.Brad Walsh 28:30 Oh yes, we are own worst critics, our own biggest hurdles. We are terrible to ourselves terrible. And something someone said to me quite a while back, is when, when I, because I went through I negative talk. Of course, we all do at some point here and there. And I had someone say, Would you speak that way to your best friend? Would you speak that way to your mother? No, of course you wouldn't. So why are you doing it to you the most important person in your life? You. Stop, stop the shit. You don't deserve it. You're amazing. You're incredible. Every single person has a beautiful light within them. It's just a matter of finding it and then shining it. But surround yourself with the right people. Find your like and heart minded people to surround yourself with. Community is everything, absolutely everything. Community, connection, it's community is relationships are currency. You need them. We all need them, but share your story. It's so important.Lesley Logan 29:35 So I get like, what comes up for me on that is like, one, I love that you said we are the most important person our own lives. Like, holy moly. Like, I've never heard it so succinctly, and it's just like, Duh I am if I don't feed myself and sleep and like, I'm the most important person. Yes, of course. And so love that. So you know maybe you can share from your own personal experience, or maybe from. Any of the women's stories you've heard. Like, when you are trying to be more yourself, authentic, share your story. Sometimes your community doesn't exactly like cheer cheer for you. Like, sometimes your community puts those little doubts in your head because of their own fears, of their own shit, and it requires us to, like, find either new community or or or new things to say to ourselves. Like, did you have to go through that when you were making a big transition from, like, corporate to being a photographer or being a podcaster?Brad Walsh 30:27 Like, how did you handle that? So there were a few things when I first, before I was when I decided I was going to make the jump, I had so many people saying to me, are you crazy? There's so many photographers out there, how, like, why would you even do that? It's so you have a you have a good paying job, you have benefit, like, but I'm not happy. So why am I going to stay in something? I'm miserable. So many people stay stuck in that position because it's comfortable, because it's easy, because I have benefits, but they don't want to be there. It's not on their heart. So why you think about the fact that we spend so many years of our lives working? Why the fuck do you want to be miserable every day? Find and you know, you hear the excuse, well, I can't, because I can't. I need money for this. I need money for that. I've got better Okay, great. Those are, those are your reasons. That's your reasoning. Find what you love, start doing it part time, until you can build something up enough that you can do that. I know you know, working a full time job and then pursuing this, but I guarantee you, if you find your purpose, your passion, something that lights you up, that just has creates such a fire in your belly, it will change everything for you. I say it's, for me, it was like winning the lottery twice. Once, because I found my purpose, second, because it impacts people. That's what we're all here for. So when I first left, yeah, I dealt with imposter syndrome. Who the fuck am I to do this? Why would anyone want to work with me, all the things, comparisonitis, I would sit there and, well, why is this person, this photographer, so far ahead of me when I'm here? And I thought I would be here, but all of these things and around that piece of it, I thought, well, when I So, the first thing I did was get a mentor. It was the first thing. He helped me get to the point where that comparisonitis and the imposter syndrome. Well, the imposter syndrome was still there a bit, but the comparisonitis stuff he helped me realize that my only competition is me, as long as I can look back at for me as a photographer and see that my work has grown, my work has improved, that's the only competition now, I don't give a shit what that person's doing as a photographer. It doesn't matter. It has no bearing on me. Because first of all, to compare, comparing someone that's at their five year and I'm at my two year, that's like comparing apples to oranges. You cannot compare the two. It's pointless, right? Secondly, no one has, again, speaking about the photography, no one has my eye. No one sees images the way I see them. No one provides the client experience that I can, because no one else is me. That's part of your superpower. That's part of your gift is nobody else on this planet can do what you do the way you do it, I'm saying. Yes, anyone. I mean, look. Lesley Logan 33:31 I love it. I tell people this. I tell people all the time, you are the only person who can do what you do the way that you do it doesn't matter what industry you're in doesn't matter what your dream is. Even if two people are baking an apple pie from the same recipe, it's going to taste different because of what they put into it, what the energy they put into it. Yeah.Brad Walsh 33:50 Give, give three photographers the same image to shoot the same thing to shoot, all three images, I guarantee you will be different in some way, shape or form, because we don't have the same eyes. We don't see things the same way. And so through that mentor helping me with that, I also I had a me first kind of attitude, too. When I first jumped into photography, like I would, I was starting to go in with, go into brands, companies, and say, you know, wanting to collaborate with them. And I was going and say, well, what, what can you do for me? Like, how can we work together? What am I going to get out of this? And my mentor said to me, said that, Brad, I'm You're going nowhere fast. You have to shift that mindset and go into these companies and say, How can I be of service to you? What can I do to help your brand? It will come back to you if you go in with a mindset of service. It's a fucking game changer, I promise you. It will change everything but the comparisonitis, the the imposter syndrome, the nerves, the fears, all of that thing, all of those things. I, the comparison, I just no more. I don't deal with that anymore. I'm done. I've got my tools. And this is the thing is, get a mentor. Watch videos on YouTube. YouTube University. It's a great place, talk to people who are in your industry. Talk to people that are further along in their journey. They have the experience and the wisdom. Ask questions, it can only lead you up. It's it's so helpful. Just trust in yourself, believe in yourself. And I know it's easy to say, but I'm telling you, it will change everything once you start to believe in yourself, don't worry about competition. I'm telling you, it doesn't matter what business you're running, what company. There is no such thing as competition. Competition comes from lack. You are unique. Lesley Logan 35:53 Yeah, I couldn't agree more. We coach a lot of Pilates studios and like, they'll be like, oh, so and so is going with this many classes, and they have this many performers, and I should have the same and I'm like, what are you talking about? You don't even know if they're successful. They look successful because they made it look pretty. We don't know that could be a way that their family is writing off the business and having a loss. It might be purposely there to lose money. And I say that because I had a friend whose whole existence for her business was to bring the couple's money down because their tax bracket was really high. So like, if I was comparing myself to her, who looks like she has it all together, I could have driven my business into the ground. Like, you have to, look, market research is real, do the thing, but then also, like you have to do it for you, and the impact you want to make and the service want to be. I love this so much. And I also couldn't agree more, like getting a mentor is like it was, and this might be a terrible joke, but for those who I went to public school, I was homeschooled, I went to private school. So I can say this, from this experience, I feel like when you get a mentor, it's like taking your your business, or your idea or your passion, and putting it in a little bit of a private school, putting in a little bit of a because you get extra attention, you have smaller class sizes, you you get someone who's really invested in you. And I'm not saying, like, public school teachers, you're amazing. Thank you for all the work you do, but, like, it just takes your thing to the next level, or you can still do all the things for free, but you've got to make sure that you're going, okay, my YouTube University, I this, I It's like I paid for this. I like invest in that to make sure that I'm applying those things I'm learning. Yeah.Brad Walsh 37:31 Comparison is the thief of joy. Do not compare yourself, because no one else is you. And listen, when I first jumped well before I actually jumped into photography full time, I was doing free shoots. Sometimes that's what you have to do, and that's okay. There's nothing wrong with that. I did the free shoot so I could enhance and hone my lighting skills. Because I had never worked with artificial light before. I'd always worked with natural light. I had to learn how to pose women properly. With boudoir if you don't know what you're doing with lighting and posing, forget it. You're fucked. That's it. It's over.Lesley Logan 37:54 Yeah, the opposite effect could happen. Brad Walsh 38:03 Yes, so I was doing free shoots for friends to hone my skills and to learn. That's how you learn. And I know people say, well, I don't have the money for a mentor, and there's nothing wrong with that. But what you can do is trade services, maybe, find someone you could trade services, what you can provide for them, and do it in trade. There's nothing wrong with that either. I'm hearing a lot more people talk about doing things in trade. There's nothing wrong with that. Lesley Logan 38:33 Yep, yeah. And especially, like, I think that it's easier to put a wall up than open a door, you know, and I think, like, if you don't have the money, and I've been there, y'all, I have been homeless. I've had, like, credit cards, max to the brim, student loans, all the things. And today there is a podcast for everything you want to do, and that person is giving you, I promise you, they're giving away all the stuff they coach on for free in the wrong order. So if you have you either have money or you have time, and so what you could do is take that free stuff, figure out the right order through experimentation, and not compare comparison, and you will get to where you can actually take the money and invest it so it will work out for you, but you have to believe in yourself. And I think that's really the hard thing is that so many people are hope, looking for other people to believe in them first. And this is where I don't know how to like, truly help everyone I want to help. It's like, how do we get them to believe in themselves enough to take the first step? Because they really are amazing, you know? And they're just, they don't know it, you know?Brad Walsh 39:39 You just have to support them. You just have and you have, it's conversations like you and I are having right now and then taking the time to sit with someone and talk to them and find out hey, why you feel if it's a friend or someone you want to help, why are you feeling this way? How can we help you get to the next level? What can we do to support you? How can we get you there? Because everyone has the ability within them. Every single person on this planet is capable of doing anything, anything, anything in the world that they want to do is possible, you just have to. It starts here with us. We are the foundation for all of it, you have to do the inner work. Lesley Logan 40:17 Oh, you are so, I could talk to you forever. I really hope this is an episode people like, like, I hope they're as fired up as I am from this, because it really there's, there's so much possibility out there. We're gonna take a brief break and then find out how people can find you, follow you, work with you and your Be It Action Items. Lesley Logan 40:39 All right, Brad, where do you hang out? You said Toronto. But where do you hang out online? How can people hear more of your amazing tips and these brilliant stories?Brad Walsh 40:43 Instagram, at Empowerography Podcast, my website, empowerographypodcast.com, and Facebook, those, those are the three places I'm on LinkedIn. I'm starting to build up a profile and following on LinkedIn as well. But those are the three main is Instagram, Facebook and my website.Lesley Logan 41:03 Yeah, yeah, no, I'm with you. I with you on the LinkedIn, like, oh my God, if you've been listening podcast for the over 600 episodes, where you guys, I still haven't gone. And honestly, here's where I'm at. I'm just gonna have someone do it for me. I I just, like, I'm not a corporate person, so I don't get half the stuff that it's doing. And I just, I just want to do other things. So that will be my 2026, 2027 goal is to just find someone just rock that LinkedIn for me, but, but I do love my I love my platforms I'm on, so y'all go check them out. Follow, check out the podcast. I mean, if you want to hear resilient stories from amazing women, like, what a great way to fill your cup each week, especially if your community isn't doing that for you. Like, you can start with just hearing a story on a podcast. Okay, Brad, you've actually given us some great tips, but we like them at the end, bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us?Brad Walsh 41:56 Something that my father always said is what's meant for you will never go by you. So if you don't get that thing that you are hoping for, and don't worry, it wasn't meant for you, and something bigger is around the corner, I promise you, just be patient. Wait for it. It will happen. The universe always has your back. It will never, ever let you down. So like I said, if you're not, if you don't get that TED talk, or you don't get that job you wanted, you don't get that client you wanted to work with, it's okay. It wasn't meant to be something else. I promise you, bigger is coming around the corner for you. So be patient and wait for it. It will happen.Lesley Logan 42:35 I think there's such a good like mantra to have, like, written somewhere, like, start your day with it, end your day with it. Like, because I have to say to myself too, like, what is for me will not pass me. Like, what is for me will not pass me. Because you do get doors, like, you're like, Oh, I'm excited about that. Someone asked you to do something. You're like, Yes, I'm in. And they go, Oh, we're going a different direction. You're like, Oh, it feels so deflating. And then you're like, but you have to remember that like, there's another reason why that space is open in your calendar, in your life. Yeah, yeah.Brad Walsh 43:05 That's right. I just sent an email off to invite a guest that I really wanted to have on the show. And they came back and they said, sorry, her calendar is full, so no. And I just thought, Okay, well, this I wasn't meant to interview her now, and no means next opportunity.Lesley Logan 43:22 Yeah, at least you got an email back. That's great. Sometimes people just don't even say no. And so you're like, should I bug him again? Like, that's a door open for later on going, like, in the new year, like, Hey, how's that calendar? Like we can we have the whole 12 months where we want to put it? Brad Walsh 43:37 That's right, that's right. Lesley Logan 43:39 Brad, thank you. What a great, well, for me on a Friday, interviewing you, what a great way to like end my week. I feel so fired up. For those of you who listen to us on a Tuesday, thank you for listening to the Be It Till You See It podcast. We are so excited to have you. Please make sure you share your favorite takeaways with Brad at Empowerography on Instagram or Facebook, or you can check out their website and listen to their podcast and share this with a woman who needs to hear it. You know, like, even that can be the helpful thing you can say to your friend, like, hey, you've been feeling stuck. Brad Walsh 44:10 He you should check this out. Lesley Logan 44:11 Check this out. Like, sometimes that's the thing that helps people get out of being stuck or being in a rut or feeling like they're not seen. So thank you for sharing it. Until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 44:21 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. 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If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 45:04 It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 45:09 It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 45:14 Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 45:21 Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 45:24 Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The chemicals industry remains locked into carbon-intensive, fossil-based manufacturing. Even engineered microbes like yeast or E. coli depend on expensive sugar feedstocks while generating significant waste. What if a photosynthetic organism could eliminate those constraints entirely—while commanding premium pricing as "ocean-derived"?On the Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast, Tim Corcoran, CEO and Co-Founder of Deep Blue Biotech, reveals how a recently discovered fast-growing marine cyanobacteria strain is unlocking carbon-neutral chemical production at costs below conventional fermentation. With his background spanning economics, operations, and innovation commercialization, Tim challenges conventional assumptions about synthetic biology scale-up, market entry strategy, and what actually separates successful biotechs from valley-of-death casualties.Key topics discussed:Tim Corcoran's background in commercial roles, his pivot to biotech, and the founding story of Deep Blue Biotech (03:41)Overview of cyanobacteria biology: photosynthetic efficiency and its legacy in Earth's atmosphere (07:22)What makes the discovered ocean-based strain unique—and its advantages in robustness, growth rate, and use in personal care (08:27)Commercial challenges and scientific limitations that have made cyanobacteria difficult to industrialize—plus recent breakthroughs (9:38)Comparison with legacy hosts such as E. coli, yeast, microalgae: efficiency, feedstocks, genetic tractability, and downstream processing(11:02)The significance of direct secretion for lowering production costs and reducing CO₂ footprint (14:38)Scale-up strategies with photobioreactors: modularity, light and CO₂ management, and future tech improvements (15:17)Commercial strategy: starting with high-value personal care hyaluronic acid, regulatory considerations, and the rationale for this approach (17:17)The importance of aligning scientific innovation with market needs and early customer discovery (20:31)Long-term vision: potential for cyanobacteria in sustainable production of commodity chemicals like biofuels and the impact on global emissions (22:04)Strategic insight:Deep Blue Biotech's "premium-first commercialization" mirrors Tesla's playbook: start with high-margin applications ($2,000/kg hyaluronic acid for personal care) to generate immediate revenue and prove the platform. These early profits fund continuous strain engineering and process optimization, progressively driving down cost-of-goods while improving volumetric productivity. Only after establishing economic viability at premium pricing does the company target large-volume commodity markets—sustainable fuels, industrial chemicals—where success requires demonstration of competitive economics at industrial scale.Discover how this photosynthetic organisms could decarbonize entire chemical supply chains while improving manufacturing economics. Part 2 reveals the strategic decisions separating synthetic biology winners from failures, photobioreactor infrastructure challenges, and why licensing beats building multiple facilities.If you're interested in other unconventional biological platforms reshaping biomanufacturing, don't miss:Episode 163-164: How Moss Enables Production of Unproducible Protein Therapeutics with Andreas SchaafEpisodes 141-142: How Microalgae Cuts Antibody Costs by 70% and Redefines Biomanufacturing with Muriel BardorConnOne bad CDMO decision can cost you two years and your Series A. If you're navigating tech transfer, CDMO selection, or IND prep, let's talk before it gets expensive. Two slots open this month.Support the show
In this episode, we sit down with Merida Miller — founder of Project Fearless, community builder with No Ordinary Women, TEDx speaker, gravel athlete, and self-described professional hype girl. Mérida has made it her life's work to empower young girls and gender-fluid youth to try new things, fall, and get back up again. From skateparks and classrooms, she has spent the past seven years helping girls and athletes build confidence through action — not by waiting to feel ready. In this deeply honest conversation, Mérida opens up about training courage one brave step at a time, redefining confidence, and leaning on community and hype-crew through panic attacks, long gravel race battles, and life's in-between chapters. In this episode:Why being an amateur is something to be proud ofRacing for joy instead of podiumsAnxiety, ADHD, and “mental mechanicals”The power of gratitude mid-raceRedefining leadership as listeningDesigning a cycling jersey that sees youAnd why finding your hype crew might be the most important training of all This episode isn't about being fearless. It's about showing up anyway — and cheering others while you do.
Do you ever feel confident about your progress until you see someone else's success? Comparison is one of the fastest […] The post Living From Identity Without Measuring Yourself Against Others appeared first on Breakthrough Revolution with Free Setrana.
Social MediaSay hi on TikTokSay Hi on Instagram----Email List----Are you exhausted from fighting the same battles every month?Bills. Breakups. Comparison. That heavy fog that won't lift.In this episode of the Positive Mindset Podcast, Henry Lawrence walks you through a powerful identity shift that dissolves negativity at the root. This is not motivation. This is activation.You'll learn:Why focusing on problems makes them expandHow to rewire your energy in real timeThe “Higher Self Yes/No Test” that instantly upgrades your choicesA guided visualization + breathwork practice to align with your strongest selfHow to break free from the version of you that keeps repeating the same cycleThis episode is for the person who feels stuck.The one who looks at social media and feels behind.The one who's tired of surviving and ready to rise.You are not broken.You are in resistance to your next level.Stay until the end for a deep healing breath and prayer to lock in your new frequency.Your life doesn't change with time.It changes when you decide.Subscribe for daily mindset rewiring and high-frequency transformation.
In this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore invites listeners to take a deeply-needed exhale from the relentless messages around body image and self-worth that the world sends our way. Building on the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series, Heather opens up about her own struggles with feeling valuable through fitness and body changes, and the letdown that follows when external goals don’t bring the internal peace we’re promised. Heather dives into the concept of "monetized insecurity"—the way industries profit from our feelings of inadequacy—and breaks down why finding your worth in God, not in weight loss or body perfection, is the only path that leads to real security and rest. You’ll walk away with: Practical breathwork exercises for grounding and relaxation A guided prayer for internalizing your true value An honest look at cultural lies vs. God’s unchanging truth about your worth Reflective questions to revisit whenever you need a reminder that you are already loved, worthy, and enough Key Question: Whose message is easier for you to believe: monetized insecurity or God's message of worth beyond what you measure? Call to Action Ready to break free from the pressure and join a supportive, faith-based community on your journey? Join the Waiting for Weight Loss Community—it’s totally free! Connect with others for real conversations, encouragement, and support as you dig into what it means to find worth beyond the scale.
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The Myth of Time Healing: Contrary to popular belief, time alone does not heal betrayal wounds. Assessment responses reveal people still struggling 15, 35, even 40+ years after their betrayal, with statements like "feels like it happened yesterday" and "I'll never trust again." The Critical Difference: Betrayal recovery requires deliberate, intentional healing—you can't count on time or a new relationship to fix it. The Problem with Traditional Approaches Wrong Tools at the Wrong Stage: Even excellent therapeutic tools can backfire when applied at the inappropriate stage of recovery: Stage 2 (Shock & Trauma): Clients need nervous system regulation, not gratitude exercises or trust-building Stage 4 (Rebuilding): Clients may not need the same interventions that worked in earlier stages Why Coaches Struggle: Practitioners often dread seeing betrayal clients because their proven methods aren't working—but it's not the tools, it's the timing. Someone who's been betrayed isn't starting at the same place as other clients. The Waitlist Initiative A new waitlist has been created to connect people struggling with betrayal to properly certified coaches and practitioners. The response has been overwhelming, with heartbreaking stories of: PTSD symptoms 30 years post-betrayal Closed-off relationships due to family betrayals from decades ago Lives that "haven't been the same since" Understanding the Stages Stage 2: Shock and trauma—nervous system completely dysregulated Stage 3: Survival mode—functional but flat, no joy. This is where most people get stuck because: It feels better than the chaos of Stage 2 It's the "familiar known" Fear of the shakeup change would create Intentionally ignoring intuition due to lack of bandwidth The Stage 2-3 Loop: Many people bounce between shock/trauma and survival, like being thrown down a ravine, climbing up, then being thrown down again. Stage 4 & 5: Hopeful, growth-oriented, forward-moving—but most people don't even know these stages exist. Why People Stay Stuck Lack of awareness: They don't know Stage 4 and 5 exist Familiar vs. good: We choose the familiar known over the unfamiliar unknown, even when it's not serving us Fear of disruption: New boundaries and standing up for yourself creates a shakeup Bandwidth concerns: Mental, emotional, physical, or financial limitations Comparison trap: Stage 3 seems "good enough" compared to Stage 2 The Cost of Staying Stuck Post Betrayal Syndrome symptoms persist when you ignore your intuition and stay in Stage 3: Physical illnesses and conditions Mental and emotional symptoms Your body communicates through its weakest link Over 100,000 people tested show consistent symptom patterns The Reframe The Weight Loss Analogy: Two friends, both 30 pounds overweight and "fine." One loses the weight and transforms—feels amazing, confident, energized. The other declines help, saying "I'm okay." The Truth: If you knew for even a minute what Stage 5 felt like, you wouldn't waste another minute in Stage 3. The Path Forward Healing requires moving through all five stages with the right support and tools applied at the right time. The goal of the PBT Institute certification program is to get the Five Stages framework into as many qualified hands as possible—because it's not about one person, it's about every certified practitioner reaching everyone in their sphere. Most Common Betrayal Types From the waitlist responses: Family betrayal Partner betrayal Note: Early, unhealed betrayals (often in childhood or early relationships) frequently underlie later betrayal experiences—it's often not where you think it started. Bottom Line: Just because something is familiar doesn't mean it's good. There's something so much better waiting in Stages 4 and 5—but you have to move through the process deliberately and intentionally to get there. Resources: Join the waitlist: https://thepbtinstitute.com/waitlist/ Grab the book and bonuses: https://thepbtinstitute.com/unstuck/
Send a textWe challenge the reflex to measure progress against someone else's highlight reel and replace it with a mastery mindset that rewards daily improvement. Research and real examples show how to flip comparison into insight, reduce pressure, and build lasting confidence.• How social comparison theory affects mood and drive• Why highlight reels harm life satisfaction• Mastery as a better scoreboard than status• Practical reframes to turn envy into actionThank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it.Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community! Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass
Life is like Chess... Or Appetizers... Or Facebook Marketplace.
We live in a world obsessed with scoreboards: Our careers, our bodies, our parenting, and our faith all get compared and even ranked. In this message, we look at a time when Peter falls into this rut, and discover how comparison quietly steals joy, fractures community, and pulls us off our calling.
Episode Overview: In this conversation, Chris Thomas discusses the need to update financial metrics that families use to measure their success. He argues that many individuals are using outdated benchmarks that do not reflect the current economic environment, leading to a false sense of stability. Thomas emphasizes the importance of adopting new metrics that focus on resilience, sustainability, and the ability to absorb financial shocks. He calls for a shift in mindset from legacy thinking to future-oriented strategies that prioritize protection and stability over mere income figures.Takeaways:Most families are not failing financially; they are using outdated metrics.Old money metrics do not reflect today's economic realities.Legacy thinking can hinder financial progress.Families need to measure their financial health accurately.Clarity in financial metrics is essential for protection.Income resilience is more important than job security.Home ownership must be sustainable, not just a status symbol.Bills being paid does not equate to financial stability.Comparison with others can obscure true financial risks.Families should focus on their financial trajectory, not just their current position.Tempo exists to inform, empower, and invest in people shifting how they think, live, and build wealth through knowledge, media, and actionable opportunities.“Own your Tempo, Move with Purpose, and Build with Power.”Join the Tempo Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/pacesetnetwork/?ref=share_group_link
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Your mind is always searching for evidence to prove what you already believe. In this Leadership Bites episode, Theresa Cantley explores how leaders unintentionally reinforce frustration, survival mode, and overwhelm — simply by what they focus on. When revenue dips, team execution struggles, or chaos increases, the brain collects proof that things aren't working. But what if you could consciously shift that evidence? In this episode, Theresa explains how gratitude becomes a powerful leadership tool — helping CEOs move from reactive thinking to intentional action. Through real stories, mindset reframes, and practical reflection, she shows how leaders can retrain their minds to gather evidence for growth instead of limitation. Things to Listen For: • What it means that "your mind is an evidence machine" [4:00] • How frustration in business reinforces survival mode thinking [6:00] • Why what you focus on expands — both positively and negatively [7:30] • The connection between belief systems and business outcomes [9:00] • How gratitude shifts perspective without denying reality [10:45] • A real story about a business owner facing a building fire — and the leadership lesson inside it [12:30] • How admiration and jealousy reveal untapped strengths within yourself [15:30] • Why building the "gratitude muscle" requires daily discipline [16:45] • Moving from reactive leadership to forward momentum [18:00] Shownotes Your Mind Is an Evidence Machine Theresa introduces the idea that the brain constantly looks for evidence to support existing beliefs. If you believe your team is frustrating, you will see proof everywhere. If you believe you can figure things out, your brain will begin collecting evidence of solutions and possibility. Leadership begins with awareness of this mental pattern. What You Focus On Grows When leaders fixate on broken processes, poor execution, or communication gaps, frustration multiplies. The mind reinforces survival thinking. But the same mechanism can work in the opposite direction. When you intentionally focus on lessons, opportunities, and solutions, your evidence machine begins supporting growth instead of fear. Gratitude as a Leadership Lens Gratitude is not about ignoring hard realities. It is about shifting perspective. Theresa explains how gratitude becomes the lens through which leaders: Process challenges Handle difficult conversations Respond to crises Create forward motion This simple shift moves leaders from "Why is this happening to me?" to "What can this teach me?" The Fire Story: Leadership in Crisis Theresa shares a powerful story of receiving a 3 AM phone call from a client whose building was on fire. The first question was simple: Is anyone hurt? When the answer was no, gratitude anchored the response. From that grounded place, the conversation shifted from panic to problem-solving. Gratitude did not erase the crisis — it changed how the leader responded to it. Comparison as a Mirror When you admire someone's confidence, communication, or success, it often reflects qualities already inside you. Instead of jealousy, gratitude allows you to see admiration as insight — revealing strengths you may not fully own yet. Building the Gratitude Muscle Gratitude requires intentional practice. Like building physical strength, it must be exercised daily. Leaders who consistently practice gratitude: Think more clearly React less emotionally Empower their teams more effectively Create healthier cultures Final Leadership Reflection Your mind will always gather evidence. The question is: What are you training it to prove? Shift your lens. Practice gratitude. Build evidence for growth, resilience, and forward motion.
Why 'Doing More' Is Backfiring With Your Toddler w/ Ashley VentriceFollow Ashley Ventrice:Instagram: @ashleyvetnricecoAshley on FacebookAshley Ventrice Show (podcast)Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE! In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast, Heather talks with Ashley Ventrice, a parent, educator, and host of The Ashley Ventrice Show, about how nervous system safety and emotional regulation start with the adults. Ashley shares how she built a childcare center designed for both toddlers and parents, including structured play, sensory learning, predictable routines, soft separation for preschool transitions, and a space where parents could stay, connect, and even watch the classroom via live stream. They discuss simple ways to recreate a calmer play setup at home with a designated play area, toy rotation, and more open-ended play options versus closed-ended toys. Ashley also shares her health journey after years of over-functioning and people-pleasing, including being gaslit by doctors, pushing for brain and spine MRIs, learning she had a 9mm lesion on her brainstem, and how serious autoimmune illness forced her to slow down, advocate for herself, and set boundaries. The conversation covers why routine and predictability help both kids and adults, how over-scheduling can stress the whole family, how social media comparison can add pressure, and why parent community matters. Ashley emphasizes modeling emotional regulation for kids by naming feelings, noticing body signals like anxiety, taking deep breaths out loud, and teaching emotional intelligence early. She closes with a message for exhausted moms: rest is allowed, a regulated parent matters more than a perfectly structured day, and listening to your body before it has to scream helps you stay present for your children.00:00 The Over-Functioner Wake-Up Call: Slow Down Before Your Body Screams01:00 Welcome + Meet Ashley Ventres (Nervous System, Regulation & Boundaries)02:52 Inside Ashley's Childcare Center: Designing Nervous-System Safety for Kids & Parents06:43 Sensory Play & Space Setup: Montessori-Inspired Zones That Help Toddlers Regulate08:10 Recreate the Calm at Home: Toy Rotation + Open-Ended Play Tips11:15 Ashley's Health Journey: Autoimmune Illness, Medical Gaslighting & Self-Advocacy15:31 Learning to Rest + Set Boundaries (and Handling the Pushback)19:14 Modeling Regulation: Teaching Toddlers Emotional Literacy, Anxiety & Coping Skills23:47 Routines for Everyone: Predictability, Over-Scheduling & Slowing Family Life Down27:32 Comparison, Community & Mom Connection: You're Not Alone31:04 Final Message: A Regulated Mom Matters More Than a Perfect Day + Where to Find Ashley------------------------------------------------------"If you're struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It's called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Calm Superpower Cohort. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog
When responsibility increases, noise increases. Opinions. Projections. Comparison. Echoes of what you're building. This teaching is about formation under weight and how mature leaders stay anchored when visibility, responsibility, and influence expand. Many people assume burnout is the issue. Often it is not burnout — it is the demand for deeper discernment, clearer boundaries, and stronger internal structure. This message is for those in a season of increased responsibility who cannot afford to build from comparison, approval-seeking, or reaction. Your work requires structure. Your next level requires formation. If you are in a preparation season and want to build cleanly with clarity and internal stability, the 4-Week Activation Series begins February 24. This series is focused on moving from clarity into structure and building with maturity. Details and registration: link below. The live launch gathering on March 21 will be a day of alignment, activation, and commissioning for what is being built in this next season. Event details: link below. Stay focused on your assignment. Build with integrity. Let formation sustain what visibility cannot. Share this with someone who is stewarding a calling right now. Leave a comment: What has God asked you to carry in this season? Train with us in Courage Co. www.courageco.org Join the Full Capacity Live Journey: https://julianapage.info/fullcapacity Register for the Full Capacity Book Launch Event: https://julianapage.info/fullcapacitylaunch
A major legal battle is putting social media companies under intense scrutiny as parents, experts, and lawmakers question whether algorithm-driven platforms are harming children's mental health.With whistleblowers raising concerns and Mark Zuckerberg facing accountability, the debate centers on whether platforms like Meta Platforms and YouTube prioritize engagement over safety.Are these platforms designed to be addictive? Should tech companies face product liability? Or should parents bear responsibility for monitoring usage?This discussion explores: • The impact of social media on youth mental health • Algorithm influence and exposure to harmful content • Parental responsibility vs. corporate accountability • Comparisons to tobacco and age-restricted products • Potential legal and policy consequencesAs lawsuits unfold, the outcome could reshape online safety standards and redefine accountability in the digital age.
Glenn Langenburg and Eric Ray interview Angela Tonietto about her recent article on the frequency of patterns in palm prints. ("Patterning in the Distal Portions of the Palms as a Key to Palm Print Identification". 2025, 75-3, p.274.) The research analyzes the frequency of loops and deltas in the interdigital area and compares the results to past research. (Link mentioned in episode: https://demo.hugin.com/example/FingerprintEvidence)
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When life feels unfair and we compare ourselves to others, it's easy to question God's justice. Explore how trusting His perfect standard reframes our perspective and deepens our faith. The post The Comparison appeared first on Wooddale Church.
Join us for an exciting discussion all about the world of **jeep** and **offroad** adventures. We dive deep into various aspects of **automotive** care and **car repair** specific to these rugged vehicles. Learn about the latest in **automotive technology** that keeps your ride performing at its best. Join host Tony Muckleroy from the Jeep Talk Show for an in-depth return interview with Jay Voltovan, General Manager of Steer Smarts – the go-to brand for heavy-duty aftermarket steering and suspension upgrades on Jeeps, Ford Broncos, and trucks. In this episode (a follow-up to our August 2024 chat on fixing death wobble), we dive deep into: - How Steer Smarts eliminates death wobble, numb steering, wandering, and insecure highway feel on JL Wranglers, JT Gladiators, and more – even on stock or mildly lifted rigs. - Real-world explanations: What *actually* causes death wobble (harmonics, deflection in factory components like track bars), vs. "wiggles" or shimmy. - Preventative upgrades: Start with the beefy solid-forged track bar + sector shaft brace for massive improvements (~$600-650 budget combo) – then add drag link, tie rod, and stabilizer. - Why Steer Smarts' Yeti XD series linkages (forged in-house, minimal outsourcing, no jam nuts, clamp-style retention) transform ride quality, reduce fatigue, and handle big tires/lifts. - Tony's personal experience: Full Steer Smarts install on his 2021 Jeep Talk Show Gladiator – night-and-day difference, wife-approved confidence, no more babysitting on the highway. - New RōMR Suspension line (launched at SEMA 2025): Fully integrated chassis systems (Trail, Ascent, Summit kits) for JL/JT – 2.5" or 3.5" lift options, tuned for 90% of enthusiasts (daily driving + moderate trails), reduced body roll, firmer/plant feel, pairs perfectly with Steer Smarts steering. - Summit Chassis System: Comprehensive overhaul (sway bars, shocks, springs, geometry corrections, steering reinforcements) – takes the guesswork out. - Tips: Diagnose first (torque checks, bushings), prevention over cure, install yourself or via dealer network, works on stock Jeeps too – not just lifted monsters. - Bonus: Tony's million-dollar ideas (candy cane tie rods? "I Survived Death Wobble" shirts?), social media handles, and tech support (888-8GO-YETI). If you're tired of white-knuckling your Jeep, chasing wobble, or wanting that confident, planted drive – this is for you!
Show intro and theme music return Ross McCoy joins on the couch Dan warns mics are hot before going live Podcast gear vs traditional radio console Old Yamaha NG-166CX-USB mixer in studio Raising faders slowly to avoid pops and ego boosts Hosts wanting louder mics for control Avoiding over-modulation and rough faders Radio mic on off buttons and forgetting to flip them Purpose and criticism of cough buttons Extra hardware in the signal chain hurting audio Tom coughing on air joke Athlete representing another country at the Olympics Eileen Gu competing for China despite U.S. upbringing American born skier with Chinese mother Alleged 6 million payment and citizenship questions Debate over loyalty vs financial incentive Athletes switching countries for better qualification odds Comparisons to paid World Cup teams like Qatar Pro sports money moves vs Olympic idealism Hypothetical selling out to another country Character rant about fiat currency vs gold Joke about tipping with a worthless dollar Taking foreign money framed as capitalism Media framing silver medals as failures Hostile coverage and death threats debate Would you move for 6 million Social media rewarding money driven controversy Influencers chasing cash and outrage Buying Olympic medals as investments joke Medals not solid gold and ribbon quality complaints Human rights criticism vs athletes taking money Precious stones vs gold value debate Diamonds and artificial scarcity comparison Curling cheating controversy over double touching the stone Canada vs Sweden slow motion replay dispute Any force is force argument Rules matter even if impact is tiny Intent vs accidental second touch debate Denial despite video evidence Calm nations arguing apocalypse joke Elite athletes controlling micro movements Hypothetical micro spins and huffing to influence outcome Uri Geller micro movement reference Curling stones sourced from Ailsa Craig granite Unique dense water resistant granite claims Artificial scarcity and monopoly jokes MLB special mud myth comparison Rare materials vs marketing hype debate Caller confirms rarity and 600 per stone estimate Robot test comparing Olympic vs cheap stones Tradition of curling resisting change Ram Dave Boat Gambling Invitational March 31 Port Canaveral Hosted on Victory Casino Cruise Sponsors Mo DeWitt, Pyro Spot, Elite Vintage Apparel, Marshall Bone Construction 25 entry includes meal, dessert, drink voucher, free drinks while gambling, 20 slot credit Contact Ross McCoy to reserve Gambling begins shortly after leaving port Chef Ed pushing tater tots onto menu Praise for Victory Casino Cruise food Gambling addiction and chicken salad jokes Prep kitchen below waterline Music break and Ram leaves to catch boat BoJack Horseman praised but very dark Stranded boat memory eating Subway during fight Lethal Weapon nostalgia and Speed rewatch Kids finding older action movies slow Shower and counter sex jokes Paying handyman in Suboxone bit Facebook Marketplace reactions on listings Laugh emoji as vigilante justice against flippers Not caring if buyers resell for profit Re gifting etiquette without drama Camping chair left at swim class and claimed Finders keepers joke Stop drop roll discussion and viral fire clips Gasoline prank jumping into lake speculation Teen fireball stunt burning hair and hand Lying about barbecue accident Friend could have gone to jail if filmed Another stunt burning legs Reflection on chasing attention with danger Jackass style content saturation Father son stunt content idea Hesitation to post TikTok content Plug for Ross McCoy interviews BDM show perks and appreciation Upcoming hip surgery anxiety and recovery plan Fear of temporary leg issues after surgery Schedule changes and fake drama joke Uncertainty about returning next Wednesday ### Social Media [https://tomanddan.com](https://tomanddan.com) [https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) [https://facebook.com/amediocretime](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) [https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) Google Podcasts: [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) TuneIn: [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration)