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What if one heartfelt compliment could completely change another parent's day? In this episode, I explore how quick we can be to notice parenting struggles in public while often overlooking the moments of patience, connection, and love happening all around us. The conversation highlights the importance of remembering that every family has a story we cannot see and that one difficult moment never defines a parent or child. This episode will inspire you to shift your focus toward compassion, community, and celebrating the everyday wins of parenting.Interested in a Toddler Tribe Community full of resources and connection? DM me "Community" on Instagram so we can connect! May 19, 2026Episode 328The Power of Complimenting Parents in PublicAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details here!
Old Testament Sermons / Speaker:Berry Kercheville Psalm 127 Unless the Lord Builds the House Introduction: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” That is a mouthful and deserves our careful consideration. There is more to these words than you might imagine, and certainly more than I imagined. The key to the Psalm is dependence on God, without which all of one's effort will be in vain (used 3x) in the text. The psalm reminds us to have an acute awareness of God's overseeing presence in our world and in our lives. Human strength and the apparent success in human ventures cannot be proven in short time frames, but can only be evaluated over a lifetime. Isaiah 40:6-7 “All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it; sure the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” The context of this passage is God's reminder that it is only his word “implanted” and applied in our lives that will enable us to overcome the withering of our grass-like existence. Three Concerns for Building, 1-2 The efforts of building a “house.” The application could apply to any project, from the church, to a business, to one's own household. Obviously, “house” is not speaking of a place to live, but of a large family that grows over generations. We all hope and pray that the generations following us will continue to be faithful to the Lord. There will almost always be exceptions when certain of our descendants turn from God, but this psalm speaks of our actions at the present. Are we going to build the house, or is God building our house? Guarding what one has built. Again, that could be a city, a nation, one's own home, or one's life. A watchman is watching for an impending attack. Evil lurks at any given moment. Human ability to watch and warn is limited. But God can see all, and without him our watching is in vain. It is not that a watchman in the city us unnecessary, any more than a builder is not needed to build a house. But our human limitations leave us vulnerable without God as the primary “watcher.” Our house needs to be guarded from the evil one. His attacks come from every angle: TV's, computers, phones, alcohol, and worldly influences. Are we ensuring that the Lord watches the house? How one treats his labor in building. God desires to give sleep/rest to his beloved. Labor is good and commanded by the Lord, but it is intended to be balanced with other responsibilities. The Preacher in Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 prioritizes God and family ahead of one's work. We must work, but we must not “eat the bread of anxious toil” trusting in self instead of the Lord. Consider the word “vain.” We know the word because of its use in Ecclesiastes. Just as in Ecclesiastes, “vain” indicates that which is short term, not long term. It is the opposite of success and eternal life and joy. When we understand the word, we can see how Solomon warns us by negative statements. Building, watching, and laboring without the Lord's direction will end in failure. The opposite is then also true. Building, watching, and laboring with our eyes on the Lord, will not be vain, but instead, guarantees success. Therefore, there is security in building, watching, and laboring when the Lord is the goal and primary focus. Any effort or work we humans pursue, also comes with doubt and fear of failure. But when the Lord builds the house, we can be confident in the best outcome. Even in the midst of trials and missteps, we are always steadfastly following the goal, knowing that the Lord produces the outcome. The Primary Focus of Building Now we see what the Lord is building. The focus is on children that are a heritage or inheritance from the Lord. Complimenting verses 1-2, our children are not “ours,” they are “a heritage from the Lord,” and therefore as parents we are stewards (caretakers of another's goods) of our children, a blessing God has entrusted to you. God's primary goal for our children is not fun or happiness. If the Lord is building our house, and we are to be found faithful as stewards of God's children, teaching them that they are image-bearers of God sent throughout the world to reflect God's image. They are “children arrows” so that when he “speaks with the enemies in the gate,” parent nor child will be put to shame. Verses 3-5 are a contrast to the vanity of verses 1-2. The last three verses exhibit a house built by the Lord, a house over which the Lord will watch, and a household in which labor is kept in balance so that anxiousness is taken away because of one's trust in the Lord. The result: “God gives to his beloved sleep.” The implication is not just a good night's sleep, but a comfort and security knowing that the Lord is our ultimate provider. It is the opposite of the agonizing labor of one who is filled with fear and anxiety concerning his future. Verses 4-5 mirrors the three times in Genesis that the Lord commanded, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” What is especially noteworthy is that the Lord said it twice following the Flood in Genesis 9:1, 7. It is difficult to read those words and not take to heart a direct command from God. Consider a few reasons why children were important to God: Most importantly, bearing children is kingdom work. We say, “Oh but look at how evil the world has become!” Yes, but it has always been that way, and God gave us the responsibility of filling the world with his image-bearers and children-arrows that will be able to “speak with his enemies in the gate.” Remember, the Lord is building the house, the Lord is watching over our lives and family, the Lord is taking away our “anxious toil.” Trust the Lord. Consider this: what are the expectations of the survival of a church that does not have children? If there are no children, you might as well preach their funeral. Soon the light that at one time shone brightly in those areas is now dimming, and soon will be extinguished. However, in this psalm the Lord is primarily exalting the benefit of children to the individual couple. Children are an “inheritance and reward from the Lord.” And what is especially wonderful today, because of Sacred Selections, those who are unable to have children can adopt without going into debt and those who cannot adopt can financially support adoption: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world” (James 1:27). One more benefit: children grow us spiritually. Children require us to mature. Notice that the text refers to “children of one's youth.” Yes, we had children when were young and dumb, but if we trusted in God, “the Lord built the house and the Lord watched over our efforts.” Marriage and children change us to be more perfectly in the image of God, and is one of the primary ways the Lord prepares us for his eternal kingdom. Seeing the Greater House the Lord Is Building Psalm 127 is about a household. It is about building a house with the direction and help of the Lord. Without the Lord, the house and household are failures and do not reach the purpose of the Lord. In the text, the focus is not on a father or a mother, they are understood to be present and are builders along side the Lord, but they are not the focus. The Lord is the focus. He is the one who builds and watches; he is the one who gives rest to those who trust him and gives children arrows as an inheritance. Now I want you to tie this into the way the Lord pictures children in his kingdom. We are too narrow in our understanding if we are simply looking at the children of a physical family. Isaiah 53:10 This text briefly sets up what we will seen in chapter 54. In spite of the Lord offering himself in death, in his resurrection he will “prolong his days” and “see his offspring.” Just as “the Lord builds the house” in the psalm, so here we see the true house the Lord is building. Isaiah 54:1-3, 13 This text gives us a description of how the Lord will see his offspring. Sarah, long dead, though desolate and unable to have children, will now see her children. In fact, she will have so many children that her offspring will be far more than children that come from the physical offspring of Abraham's concubine wife who was not barren. You might say, “But Sarah only had one child!” Oh no she didn't! In fact, Sarah is still having children! Even Isaac would not have been born if were not for the Lord building the house. The children of Sarah are so many that God's true Israel must “enlarge their tent” so that the offspring of Sarah is spread abroad through the whole earth and possesses the nations. Verse 13 confirms this even further. “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Let's add one more text: Isaiah 56:3-5. God calls to the eunuchs, those who cannot have physical children, and tells them not to think of themselves as those who cannot produce offspring, for God will give them “in my house a monument and name better than [physical] sons and daughters.” So today is Mother's Day. That's nice, but it isn't the Mother's Day the Lord celebrates. Teresa's co-worker told her yesterday that she doesn't go to church on Mother's Day; it's too depressing. Well, that's not the way it is in God's kingdom, and that is not the way it is in this church. Everyone here are mothers and fathers of offspring equally great as the beautiful children we have present with us. No one is a dry tree in the kingdom of God. Conclusion: “Sing, O barren one, who did not bear; break forth into singing and cry aloud, you who have not been in labor! For the children of the desolate one will be more than the children of her who is married, says the Lord.” Berry Kercheville The post Psalm 127 Unless the Lord Builds the House appeared first on Woodland Hills Church of Christ.
On today’s show: How Jono dodged a Bible performance... Ben's daughters brutally roast another radio show How a Lion King lyric controversy sparks a $40 million lawsuit! Dear Megan: a husband worries about a coworker complimenting his wife’s eyes. Megan's interaction with a Harry Potter character Listeners confess luxuries they cannot give up! Madeleine Sami joins to discuss the behind‑the‑scenes stories from filming in crocodile‑filled Darwin. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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O'Brien quipped, “I should warn you, tonight could get political.. there's an alternate Oscars being hosted by Kid Rock.” Kelly retorted, “Turning Point doesn't have the same money.. which you would know, Conan, if you would take one step out of your white privilege, woke Hollywood bubble.”She did acknowledge some Oscar moments that were less politically charged, such as Nicole Kidman's church visit prior to the ceremony, remarking on the reporter's stunned reaction: “They're not used to hearing answers like that from big Hollywood stars.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nathan Florence, the middle of the three Florence brothers, was born in Hawaii in 1994. Like his older brother, three-time world champion John, and younger brother, Pipe charger and ace skateboarder Ivan, Nathan grew up in a beachfront house looking out to Pipeline, and made the seamless progression from building sandcastles on the beach to getting spit out of tubes in what was ostensibly his backyard. Nathan competed in amateur events, but they were never his thing. He preferred big, heavy waves, and he got friendly with Mack truck-sized barrels. Technology conspired in Nathan's favor, specifically YouTube. He started vlogging and his clips connected. Today, with more than half-a-million followers, Nathan's on what he's dubbed "the Slab Tour," where he searches the planet far and wide for mutant waves. Nathan's wife, Mahina, shoots many of the clips. Nathan and Mahina live on the North Shore. Complimenting his heavy-water surfing is his role with Florence, the family brand, for which he and his brothers are hands-on in the R&D, test piloting, and overall vision. In this episode of Soundings, Nathan talks with Jamie Brisick about mastering fear, growing up at Pipeline, his brothers, why competition was never a fit, training, close calls, how vlogging changed his life, foiling, and the Slab Tour. Presented by Rainbow® Sandals. Produced by Jonathan Shifflett. Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin). Become a TSJ member at surfersjournal.com.
1. Regina's Side of the StoryClaims it was one of her best first dates ever.Thought there was chemistry.Says she hasn't heard from Pete since.Expresses genuine interest in seeing him again.2. Pete's PerspectivePete says he's “all set” and not interested.Reason? Regina was rude.Details:Told him to shave his goatee.Suggested changing his haircut.Critiqued his clothes.Continued offering “pointers” throughout dinner.Pete felt judged and uncomfortable — especially on a first date.3. Regina RespondsSays she thought she was being helpful and affectionate.Compares it to how her mom fixes her dad's tie.Claims she was nervous and thought it was playful.Admits she was giving “pointers” to improve his look.Calls his goatee “patchy.”4. The ConfrontationPete pushes back:“It's my face.”“We're not friends.”Hosts question Regina:Would she be okay if he gave her similar critiques?Regina avoids directly answering.Pete ultimately declines a second date.5. Final ThoughtsDouble standard discussion:What if he had critiqued her appearance?Debate:Is offering “pointers” ever okay on a first date?Complimenting someone while asking them to change — contradiction?Light humor about “patchy goatees” and first-date etiquette.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if you could replace a lifetime of self doubt with a daily practice of self love? So many of us, especially women over 40, struggle with the feeling that we are not enough. We put everyone else's needs before our own and forget how to prioritize ourselves. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you are worthy of your own love and attention.In this episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene sits down with Theresa Paganini, the founder of eLOVEate and a no-nonsense self-love mentor. Theresa shares her personal journey of overcoming self-rejection and an eating disorder to build a life of unapologetic confidence. She offers practical, actionable advice on how to build a consistent self-love practice, show up with confidence in all areas of your life, and finally break free from the patterns that are holding you back.Here are six key takeaways from their conversation:→ Your past is your because, not your blame. It is the reason for your journey, not an excuse to stay stuck.→ Self-love is about prioritizing your own needs and wants. It is not selfish, it is essential.→ We do our children a disservice when we do not trust them to be resilient and figure things out on their own.→ When you know your worth, you will get what you are worth. Do not be afraid to ask for what you deserve.→ Complimenting others is a simple way to make both them and you feel good. Spread love and kindness wherever you go.→ Food loses its power when you step into your own power. When you own your emotions, you no longer need to hide behind food.This conversation is a must-listen for any woman who is ready to stop shrinking and start living a life of authentic, unapologetic self-love. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can start your own self-love journey today. Subscribe to Whinypaluza for more conversations that will help you laugh, learn, and love.To learn more about Theresa Paganini and her work, visit her website at eLOVEate.com. You can also connect with her to learn more about her eLOVEate program and how she helps women over 40 build lasting confidence.
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Wishing everyone a happy New Year, Josh and Andrew purify 2026 with fellow contributor/podcast editor/synopsis writer/ZekeFilm writer Ethan Tarantella's pick, Luca Guadagnino's remake of Suspiria! Prepare to have your head explode with an extended discussion ranging from the remake's unrelenting arthouse madness, sociopolitical talk about 70s Berlin, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, witchcraft and dance, fascism, queer theory, acclaimed actor Lutz Ebersdorf, the way Dakota Johnson says “Ohio”, and much, much more. Give your soul to a movie so powerful, overwhelming, and crammed with ideas no wonder it's one of this writer's favorite movies.Complimenting this episode includes Ethan giving an impromptu Guadagnino ranking (can you guess where After the Hunt is?) and the trio having One More Thing, recommending Kinji Fukasaku's Black Lizard, Hong Kong gangster film Exiled, along with recent shows The Chair Company, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, and Haha, You Clowns.Next week, friends of the Take-Up join Josh to discuss the best of 2025! Until then, read on at thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone's style (Med) - #97 Хэн нэгний стильд магтаал хэлж сурцгаая (Med) дугаарын дадлага хичээл
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Хувцас, загварын талаар хэрхэн ярьж, хэн нэгнийг англиар хэрхэн магтахыг сураарай. Үдэшлэг, соёлын арга хэмжээнд төгс тохирох үг хэллэг сураарай.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Midang nih an i hruk mi thuam, fanh eih kong chimrelning kan cawng hna lai. Mirang holh in kan hawi le nih an i hruk mi thilthuam thangthatning rak ngai hna usih.
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone's style (Med) - Cawnnak #97 chungah kan i hmaithlak mi cu thil puan silole midang nih an hruk mi hnipuan kongah thangthatnak bia chim le hman khawhmi pawl an si lai. (Med)
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In this unscripted, deeply human episode recorded during a car ride in Cancun, Bart sits down with two extraordinary voices — William Arruda, founder of Reach Personal Branding and global pioneer in the personal branding movement, and Stuart Fedderson, charisma and human-connection expert known for teaching how to have confident, credible, meaningful conversations. What begins as a discussion about Bart's Trigger–Glimmer–Awe model quickly unfolds into an energetic exchange about identity, connection, confidence, conversation skills, introversion, authenticity, and doing what most people don't do. Bart shares his three C's for movingfrom Trigger to Glimmer: Clear your mind. Connect with others. Create a better meaning. Stuart reveals his own three C's for charisma and personal presence and talks vulnerably about growing up with a stutter, battling social anxiety, and why introverts can become powerful communicators with the right rituals. William adds his three C's of personal branding clarity, consistency, and constancy and explains why “fine” isthe most dangerous word in a career. If something is only fine, it's forgettable.The three also explore:Why charisma and positivity go hand in hand.How authenticity is the foundation of every great brand — including Taylor Swift's.Why visibility matters more now than ever.Why people rarely take action after conferences unless they create a system to remind themselves.How postcards, unexpected conversations, and “Tell me more” moments create real connection.Why the most meaningful conversations happen with the people you don't expect.And in true Most People Don't fashion, Bart shares a powerful story from a grocery store a moment when someone judged him, admitted it aloud, and left reminded of what it feels like to be truly seen.This is a warm, funny, vulnerable, deeply humanepisode filled with insights you can use at work, on stage, and in the everyday conversations that shape your life.MAJOR TAKEAWAYS / LEARNINGSYou cannot move from Trigger to Glimmer without energy physical and mental.Positivity fuels charisma; people feel your outlook before they hear your words.Personal branding is a daily practice rooted in visibility and authenticity.“Fine” is the enemy of extraordinary.Introverts can be extraordinary communicators with the right rituals.Curiosity (“Tell me more…”) builds the deepest connections.Meaningful conversations often come from the people we least expect.To make conference learning stick, you must give yourself reminders postcards, notes, and 3-action lists.Complimenting uniquely (“chatter charms”) helps you start real conversation.Every interaction is a chance to create a story someone will never forget.MEMORABLE QUOTES “Most people talk. Few people ask. ‘Tell me more' transforms everything.”“Fine is the most dangerous word in your career.” — William Arruda“The more positive you are, the more charismatic you'll be perceived.” — Stuart Fedderson“Authenticity isn't optional — people feel it.”“You can't go from Trigger to Glimmer if you don't first clear, connect, and create.” — Bart“The best conversations are with the people you never expected to connect with.”“You have to wake yourself up before you can wake up the room.” — Stuart on introversionResources;Connect to:William Arruda LinkedIn: William Arruda | LinkedInWebsite: William Arruda – What makes you unique makes you successful.Stuart Fedderson LinkedIn: Stuart Fedderson | LinkedInWebsite: Master your people skills, increase your success
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - រៀនពីរបៀបនិយាយអំពីរចនាប័ទ្ម ម៉ូដ និងការសរសើរជាភាសាអង់គ្លេស ដែលល្អឥតខ្ចោះសម្រាប់ពិធីជប់លៀង និងព្រឹត្តិការណ៍វប្បធម៌នានា។
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone's style (Med) - 지난주 에피소드 97: 스타일 칭찬하기를 위한 보너스 연습 대화입니다.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - パーティーや文化的なイベントの席でファッションについて話したり、誰かの格好を褒めたりする際の表現を学びましょう。
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Mari belajar cara berbicara tentang mode, dan cara memuji seseorang dalam bahasa Inggris, cocok untuk pesta dan acara-acara budaya.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - این قسمت برای مهمانیها و رویدادهای فرهنگی فوقالعاده است؛ چون در آن یاد میگیرید به چه شکلی به انگلیسی درباره لباس افراد صحبت کرده و از آنها تعریف کنید.
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone's style (Med) - 讓我們一同練習上星期在第 97 集學識的詞彙。
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - 패션에 대한 얘기를 나누며 상대방의 스타일을 칭찬할 때 활용할 수 있는 영어 표현을 배워봅니다.
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone's style (Med) - 通过本期播客,跟着第97集《如何用英语赞美别人的穿搭?》一起开口练练对话吧!
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - 通过本期播客,学习如何用英语谈论穿搭、时尚与赞美,轻松应对聚会和文化活动。
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Fêr bibe çawa li ser modeyê biaxivî û çawa bi Îngilîzî pesna kesekî bidî, ku ev ji bo şahî û çalakiyên çandî gelekî başe.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - د انګلیسي ژبې د زده کړې په دغه پوډکاسټ کې د سټایل یا فېشن په اړه خبرې کول زده کړئ.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Học cách nói về thời trang và cách khen ngợi ai đó bằng tiếng Anh, hoàn hảo cho các bữa tiệc và sự kiện văn hóa.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - در این قسمت از مجموعه درسهای انگلیسی اسبیاس، یاد بگیرید که چگونه میتوانید در باره ستایش از سلیقه و سبک لباس یک شخص صحبت کنید.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Cov kev kawm kom paub tham txog tej fashion, thiab paub qhuas ib tug twg ua lus Askiv, thaum mus koom tej koob tsheej thiab koom txoos kab lis kev cai.
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone's style (Med) - Xyaum tham lus raws toom sob kawm #97 uas tham txog cov kev qhuas ib tug twg tej tsoos (Med).
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - ትምህርቲ ምዝራብ ብዛዕባ ፋሺንን ብእንግሊዝኛ ከመይ ከምተድንቕን። እዚ ብፍላይ ኣብ እዋን ፕርቲ ወይ ፌስታ ንጥቀመሎም ኣገላልጻ እዮም። Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - SBS Learn English вам помаже да боље говорите и разумете енглески и да будете блискији свом окружењу у Аустралији. Ова лекција намењена је особама са средњим нивоом знања. Након слушања, проверите своје знање помоћу нашег квиза. У овој епизоди научите како да некоме уделите комплимент на енглеском, гест пажње који ће други људи ценити, посебно ако се затекнете на журци или неком културном догађају.
In today's episode of Reddit Stories Podcast, a wild Karen completely loses it. You won't believe how this one ends! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this binge-worthy Reddit Stories Podcast, featuring Karen freakouts, entitled people stories, and pro revenge tales.
Learn how to talk about style, fashion, and compliments in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - Этот эпизод подготовит вас к культурному мероприятию или вечеринке. Вы научитесь делать комплименты и обсуждать моду и стиль.
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events. - 今集我們將學習關於時尚的詞彙,以及如何在參與派對及文化慶祝活動時稱讚他人的服飾。
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The northern lights dance across the sky, performing a beautiful display of pure tranquility. Watching the wonderful swirling lights gives your mind a break from everyday stressors. Complimenting this stunning aurora is the soothing sound of sleep white noise, creating a perfect ambience that is sure to make you feel sleepy at night. Going to bed while playing white noise to sleep can help ease busy thoughts from the day, giving your brain the freedom it needs to get some rest. Try white noise for sleeping and don't spend another night feeling frustrated that you can't get to sleep. You may never want to go to bed without it! Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast!Baloo Living Weighted Blankets (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off)At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep.Check out the 10-Hour version on YouTubeContact Us for Partnership InquiriesRelaxing White Noise is the number one online destination for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life!DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby's ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician.Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy© Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2025. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.
In Craft of Fatherhood, Marriage Retreat Part 1 of 4 + Complimenting My Son, Ned Schaut shares the first installment of a four-part series inspired by a recent marriage retreat. He asks dads to wrestle with a critical question: If the enemy could pick you off, where would it be? With a focus on guardrails, accountability, and the hidden blind spots in family life, Ned opens up about a powerful moment with his teenage son. By choosing affirmation—“You're a hard worker”—over correction, Ned witnessed his son respond with an unprompted “I love you, Dad.” This episode lays the foundation for a series on building stronger marriages, affirming our kids, and leading with integrity in fatherhood.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to The Craft of Fatherhood Podcast 00:00:24 - New four-part marriage series announced 00:01:36 - First lesson: Identify your weak spots 00:03:10 - The need for male accountability partners 00:03:55 - Setting up "guardrails" for protection 00:04:46 - Story: Praising a son's hard work 00:05:40 - The impact of a father's positive words 00:06:49 - A marriage affirmation for fathers Links and Resources:Transform Your Body with Ned & RUK Fitness: RUK FitnessThis episode is sponsored by The Adventure of FatherhoodOrder The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FatherhoodfieldnotesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate
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Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast featuring Hank Smith & John Bytheway
Dr. Jared Halverson dives deeper into the significance of priesthood ordinances, explores powerful connections to the Book of Mormon, and highlights the vital role of missionaries in the Lord's work.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC231ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC231FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC231DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC231PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC231ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Ez2Q1Luc4HEALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Jared Halverson02:29 Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up04:35 The Lord's Tangent05:34 Children of Levi08:20 Patriarchal and matriarchal order10:15 God cares more about ordinances than ordination13:24 The goal from the start16:13 Radical inclusion18:35 “Memorize stuff,” said Sister Burton21:45 Wrestling with ordinances vs. attributes26:01 Helping those who struggle with faith31:08 No law against goodness35:37 Bondage of sin and addiction40:17 Start and end with relationship43:04 The Lord's relationship with Peter44:02 An important date and loving the Book of Mormon47:35 The influence of President Ezra Traft Benson52:44 A pep talk about the Book of Mormon55:06 An increase of love from the Lord56:50 New methods to share the gospel58:15 Missionary cooking show1:00:41 Preparing to teach and answer gospel questions1:05:12 Complimenting ourselves1:09:54 Search for the poor1:12:53 Share the consequences of sin1:17:04 Ordinances are what connect His people1:21:04 End of Part 2 - Dr. Jared HalversonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
“You don’t let other people tell you what beautiful is.”In this heartfelt episode of the Happy Families Podcast, Justin and Kylie Coulson reflect on the powerful lessons from Parental Guidance Season 3, Episode 3, exploring body image, self-worth, and how parents can shape their children’s relationship with their bodies—for better or worse. With vulnerable personal stories and actionable advice, they discuss how to shift the focus from looks to function, joy, and character. KEY POINTS: Parents’ comments and attitudes about bodies deeply influence their children’s self-image. Many women carry lasting scars from childhood comments about their weight or looks. Society promotes a narrow and unhealthy definition of “beautiful.” Teach children to focus on what their bodies can do, not just how they look. Affirm children’s inner qualities and character as “beautiful” rather than only appearance. Complimenting children should be consistent and not dependent on clothing, makeup, or occasions. Body image distortion is common and can start young; words and modelling matter. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: "When discussing body image, we need to move away from beauty. Instead, emphasise functionality, emphasise finding joy, and focus on what you can do, not what you look like. More than anything, remember that beauty is best defined by who you are and not how you look." — Justin Coulson RESOURCES MENTIONED: Miss-connection: Why Your Teenage Daughter Hates You, Expects the World, and Needs to Talk by Justin Coulson Karen Young & Hey Sigmund — resources supporting children’s mental health and self-worth Parental Guidance Season 3 ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Reflect on your own language and attitudes about bodies—what messages are you passing on? Focus compliments on your child’s inner qualities and abilities, not just their looks. Emphasise the functionality and strength of your child’s body (“Look how strong your legs are!”) rather than its appearance. Avoid shaming or criticising children’s food choices or weight. Let your child know they are always beautiful to you, regardless of what they’re wearing or how they look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this special episode from Costa Rica, I sit down with my first guest of the inaugural Man Overseas Retreat—Michael D'Albor. He's one of the men who joined me for what was a truly memorable week in paradise."Dirty D" and I go way back—we were baseball teammates at Nicholls State University, and now, years later, we've reconnected for a much different chapter in our lives—I call it the best part.Since our college days, Michael has earned an MBA, carved out a successful path in commercial banking, and was recently promoted to acquisition banker in 2023. But what truly sets him apart is the love and dedication he shows as a single father to his daughter, Jolie, who has special needs.In this episode, Michael shares his early impressions of the Man O Retreat—the stunning house, the incredible food, and how surprisingly impactful the daily meditation sessions were. Though he'd only tried meditating a couple of times before, he says it's already changing the way he thinks about stillness and reflection.We also get into parenting philosophies, whether or not an MBA is still worth it, how pickleball is taking over the world, and much more.
Recapping Lesley's powerful conversation with Monique Rhodes, a globally recognized happiness strategist, this episode explores how small, intentional shifts—like practicing gratitude, creating a “bubble of influence,” and embracing discomfort—can lead to greater joy and emotional strength. Tune in for Monique's actionable steps for managing negativity and reclaiming your peace and purpose. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at 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. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How the "bubble of influence" creates joy for yourself and others.Our societal obsession with comfort and why embrace discomfort.How gratitude reframes your mindset and increases happiness.The danger of toxic positivity—and why feeling all emotions matters.The “Sixes Method” for letting go of stress and gaining perspective.Episode References/Links:April UK Mullet Tour Waitlist - https://opc.me/ukApril Spring Pilates Training - https://opc.me/eventsPilates Studio Growth Accelerator - https://prfit.biz/acceleratorCambodia October 2025 Waitlist - https://crowsnestretreats.comMonique Rhodes Website - https://moniquerhodes.comMonique Rhodes Happiness Activation System - https://iintendtobehappy.comTara Schuster's Book: Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies - https://a.co/d/etSRpDr If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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Lesley Logan 0:10 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 0:53 Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the gratifying convo I had with Monique Rhodes in our last episode. I was also a happy episode. It was like a happy convo. Brad Crowell 1:04 It was awesome. Lesley Logan 1:04 It was so, I'm obsessed with this woman. Gotta figure out how to get on a retreat with her. Anyways, you have to listen to that one. I don't care when you listen to it, but it's a must. Brad Crowell 1:14 It's a directive. We're telling you, you gotta go listen to the last episode. Lesley Logan 1:18 I really enjoyed. It was just so great. Brad Crowell 1:19 She's very inspiring, very compelling. Lesley Logan 1:21 Yeah. But also I found myself going, oh crap, I have to stop the episode. Like, I have to stop interviewing her, because it's time. Brad Crowell 1:29 Oh, you mean it just kept going. You were like keep going. Lesley Logan 1:31 I just kept going. I was just like, I'm just gonna keep talking. I like, love this woman. Anyways, before we get into Monique Rhodes, today is April 3rd 2025 and it's Weed Out Hate Day. It's a day that speaks of the importance of being kind and thoughtful towards others. This holiday is much needed in today's world, especially in today's world so where selfishness reigns supreme and assholes do, too. I inserted that myself. Marc Daniels came up with the holiday in honor of his grandfather, Ross Daniels, the inventor of the Ross Root Feeder. This revolutionary irrigation tool allowed nutrients to get to the deepest roots and trees of our plants, thus helping them achieve peak health and more bountiful harvest. The main goal of Weed Out Hate Day is connect gardeners and kindergarteners with the natural world while improving society in the process. Weed Out Hate Day removes the roadblocks that prevent children from achieving their full potential. Those who participate in the ceremony learn to kick out any negative influences in their lives and bring in more positive aspects. I think that's cool. I think somehow they took they're like, we take out weeds, and we are gonna help children take out the weeds in their lives. Brad Crowell 2:40 Yeah, they're gonna inspire kids. I think that was really great. Lesley Logan 2:42 I think so too. I think I love it so much. Brad Crowell 2:44 That's a heck of a marketing team. Lesley Logan 2:46 It really, really is Ross. Ross the rooter. Brad Crowell 2:52 Marc came up with it. Lesley Logan 2:53 I know, but his dad was, grandfather was Ross the rooter. Anyways. Well, I mean, there are certain people in this world that I think are freaking worthy of all the hate in the world. There are individual people with names we all know. But that being said, unfortunately, we live in a world where they're like just people are hating on entire groups of people, or trying to inspire hate on all groups of people. And I think we can all understand that everyone just wants love and to feel seen, and it actually is a lot easier to love strangers, than hate them. It's really freaking hard. But also, if you're like, I don't have the time to think about other people in this world, Lesley. That's fine. Remove the haters in your life. Block and bless. Goodbye. Lesley Logan 3:30 Okay, we are getting really, really close to a couple April things that you need to know about, and one of them is when we go to the UK this fall. If you are in the UK or the EU and you want to join the workshops that we're doing, at two different cities, you're going to want to go to opc.me/uk to get on the waitlist, because those on the waitlist will get the early bird price, and these events can sell out pretty quickly, because they sold out last time we were there. Space is small, so we're only gonna have so many. So not only would you get the best price, but you would also get the option to actually attend, because it will only go public if there are rooms, there are spots left. So, opc.me/uk. Also happening in April. It's going.Brad Crowell 4:10 Meaning get on the waitlist, because if it sells out on the waitlist, then we're not even going to announce it. Lesley Logan 4:15 Right, right. You'll just hear that we're going, and you'll have missed out. Brad Crowell 4:18 Yep. So, opc.me/uk. Lesley Logan 4:21 And we're not doing the UK in 2026 I'm going to tell you right now. So the next one, I don't know when that is. April 27th through May 3rd is going to be the. Brad Crowell 4:30 Spring Training. Lesley Logan 4:31 Spring Training. You guys, I just picked out the uniforms for the teachers.Brad Crowell 4:35 Oh, you did.Lesley Logan 4:35 Yeah. Brad Crowell 4:36 Nice. Lesley Logan 4:37 Yeah. It's like an actual baseball tee. Brad Crowell 4:38 Oh, cool. Lesley Logan 4:39 It's so cool. It's so cute. But now, because August is the bat dog, I feel like we need to get, like, a costume for him. I just gotta, I gotta find it out. Anyways, it's going to be April 27th through May 3rd. If you're an OPC member, it's free. If you're not an OPC member, you're going to want to go to opc.me/events to get on the waitlist, because those on the waitlist will save money on the ticket to your Spring Training. And the theme is the Pilates Push Up, and if you hate it, then this is for you. And if you love it, then we'll see you there. But if you hate it, you have to come, because whatever you hate you gotta do twice. We got not 10 classes. So there you go, plenty of opportunities to discover some love for it. Brad Crowell 5:15 Opc.me/events, oh, side note, it actually wraps up on the International Pilates Day, which is May 3rd. So, how fun is that? Lesley Logan 5:23 Is that possible because are we ending on a Saturday? Brad Crowell 5:25 Yeah. Lesley Logan 5:26 Oh, then it is on International Pilates Day. Some, in my brain we were ending on a Sunday. And I'm like, okay, somehow we got that wrong. But no, and you know what, guys? Call your friend. Yeah. Okay. Up next, Brad has something very special for the Pilates teachers and studio owners in this world. Brad Crowell 5:42 Yeah, that's right. If you're feeling stuck in your Pilates business and you're trying to figure out, how do I grow, or how do I make more money, or how to get new clients, I want you to join me. Come to a free webinar where I'm talking about growth, growth for your Pilates business, whether you have a studio, whether you have a home studio, or you're taking clients and renting from someone else, it's all applicable. Lesley Logan 6:04 This is all really important. It's important you know the growth that you want, and that's very, that's really important to me because a lot of companies that coach Pilates businesses, they all have one way to coach you, and it is to grow you to a place that might not be where you want to go, might mean not how you want to teach. And I just had someone DM me today that they're like, quitting teaching because they're exhausted from the model that they've been doing. She's like, yeah, I'm gonna get another job. I just can't do it anymore. And I was like, well, that's really sad. It's sad for you. It's sad for the people who could be taught by you. And if you are feeling like you're in burnout, if it keeps going the way it's going, then you actually need our help. The world can't lose you because you're the only person who can do what you do the way that you do it. So go to prfit.biz/accelerator to hear more about all that goodness, and then.Brad Crowell 6:49 Profit without the O, prfit.biz/accelerator.Lesley Logan 6:52 And then, you guys gotta come to Cambodia. I want to spend, I get to spend a week with you. It was so funny when people were leaving, I was like, oh, they're gone. There was a space missing on Friday morning. And we're like, oh, everyone has left the space for Sarah, because she had to leave on the Thursday night, well it's almost like Friday morning, so she got to all the things but the last class. And we're like, oh, Sarah's gone. And then we said goodbye to everyone, because they were leaving. And so we went off to do something, and we're like, oh, it's just the four of us now. And then the next day we say goodbye to that, last year, we're like, oh, we're alone. We're alone by now. Like, you just think, I'm a family, and it's so fun. So you want. Brad Crowell 7:33 It was amazing. We had an incredible group in February. Lesley Logan 7:35 Well, we already have a great group coming this October. We have people who have come before, so they're doing that second one. Brad Crowell 7:40 That's right, coming a second time and bringing somebody new. A couple of OPC members are coming. Agency members are coming. Do we have eLevators yet on this one? Regardless. Lesley Logan 7:50 One of the repeaters is an eLevator. Brad Crowell 7:52 Oh, eLevators. Yeah. Lesley Logan 7:53 You don't have to be any of those things. You can just come and then we can hang out and you can see if you want to do more things with us, or you can say that was fabulous. Thank you for my lovely vacation. Bye. Just really awesome. So go to crowsnestretreats.com to snag your spot for this October. In 2026, we're only offering the retreat one time, and so you don't want to wait two years. I'm just saying. You don't want to wait two years. Okay, we have to get to Monique, because I really want to talk about Monique, but first we have an audience question. Brad Crowell 8:25 Okay. Sierra Pilates in Prague on the IG says, Hey, regarding the 100, what are your favorite cues when teaching it to beginners? Lesley Logan 8:28 So everyone's obsessed with cues. I think we've talked about cues before on this podcast. There are no favorite cues for beginners. Beginners just need to do the best that they can, and it needs to be simple. So no straightening your legs across the room like a mermaid tail. That's not it. Like, honestly, it's curl your head and chest up, pump your arms up and down. Okay. Are you breathing? Breathe in, breathe out, and then give them a break, and then do it again.Brad Crowell 8:54 Especially for beginners, like, I'm a beginner, okay? I don't even know how the damn exercise works when the cues get complicated, I'm thinking more about the analogy or the complication than I am about the thing I'm supposed to be doing.Lesley Logan 9:09 And then when I say, do the 100 the next time you're like, what exercise is that? Because there was so many cues coming at you that you couldn't actually remember the name of the exercise, but the movement of the exercise to do the exercise so you can get corrections, which is, to me, what people mean when they mean cues. I think they mean like a correction or a direction.Brad Crowell 9:27 And I actually think that when you get to the point where somebody understands, you say the 100, and they're still doing it wrong, or they need to improve on something, the cue then that you are making it's personal to the body in front of you. Lesley Logan 9:42 Way to go, babe. That's exactly it. You can't just, there could be 75,000 things you could say.Brad Crowell 9:49 You might end up with half a dozen different ones that you regularly use, because you see that many clients, and you see a similar problem. But honestly, it's not a one size fits all. It's literally, it's not possible for that to be the thing. Lesley Logan 10:01 So I would just say, like, I actually don't necessarily have beginners lift their legs up for the 100. I also, we've talked about this before, I don't teach them in tabletop either. I just leave their legs down and I see if they can actually do the head and chest curl and without using their neck. And if they can, then when they come down, I'm like, okay, this time we're gonna lift your legs up and then, and if that goes like crap. Guess what, this time, put your legs down, pump your arms. That's what I would just say. So no cues, because they gotta know what they exercise. Thank you for that question. Send your questions and I love answering them. They're so much fun for me. Okay, now we gotta get into Monique Rhodes. Brad Crowell 10:34 Yes, stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 10:36 All right, welcome back. Let's talk about Monique Rhodes. Monique is a globally recognized happiness strategist and expert in mental resilience, mindfulness and purposeful living. She teaches practical methods to help individuals shift perspectives, build emotional resilience and cultivate a fulfilling life. Her work is featured in over 70 colleges and universities worldwide, which I didn't know that, that's insane, and she collaborates with leading corporations to enhance well being and productivity through her programs, retreats and speaking engagements. Monique empowers thousands to live with more ease and intention. What an inspiring conversation. Lesley Logan 11:15 So inspired. I was so inspired. I've actually talked about this little thing I'm about to talk about right now, almost daily, because I just really love it. She said everywhere we go, we've got all these things that are showing us there's loads of reasons to be miserable. Like, literally, every time you open up your phone, anytime you talk to a friend, they're like, here are 70 ways to be miserable. Or if you even, hey, oh my God, this is going on, someone else goes oh, but this is happening over here. People just want to bring us down all the time, because there's a fuck ton of shit going on in this world. But you know what, you can also be happy, and there can be a fuck ton of shit going on this world. Not that you're like, the shit makes you happy, but like, you have a life that's happy and there's this going on. So anyways, she said, instead of absorbing stress and chaos, you can create a little bubble of influence that is our small ways you can create joy daily. And she talked about the bubble of influence is like us doing nice things for other people. That brings us joy, because we did something nice for other people, and it makes other people also have joy as well. And so it was really quite cool. She said there are so many small ways that we can influence our lives that we don't even think about. We can sit every day and say to ourselves, what am I grateful for?Brad Crowell 12:19 I feel like this is the episode that people are going to save. Favorite it, not this one, but the one before, the interview, and they're going to listen to it again and again, because I don't even remember her saying that, and I recently listened to it, right? There's so many things in this episode. I also think that in the section, she was talking about chaos and politics and all this stuff. And she said, we don't have any control over that. We don't have any control over that. My argument would be, we can participate by voting, and we can participate by. Lesley Logan 12:50 Calling our congressman. But once you've done all that, that's really it. You can vote with your dollars all those things. So that's what you can do. But beyond that, I can't make the people that I voted for do the thing that I asked them to do. I can't make them so I can only do what I can do. So I can't just go, oh, I'm gonna stress around what they didn't do today. Instead, I can actually go, what am I grateful for, though? And here's what's really, gonna add to this. I'm reading another book. Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies or something like that. Anyways, I thought it was new. It's not. It's been around for a while, but I'm gonna try to get her on the pod. I'm gonna DM her, since it's not a new book, she clearly is not busy promoting the book, but she said do a daily 10 gratitudes in your journal, so if you don't know what to journal, yeah. Tara Schuster, hi, Tara, if you're listening, I want you on the pod. Okay, that would be amazing. So buy yourself the Fucking Lilies, and I got a signed copy, by the way. I know. I just bought it off a shelf, and there it was. So anyways, she suggested in your journal just write down 10 things you're grateful for. It can be like, I'm really grateful that I painted my walls white and not the orange color that they were before. I don't know. You can come up with 10 things you're grateful for, because it does change how you feel about your day, which will change the happiness that you are experiencing in your life. Brad Crowell 14:04 I also like the bubble of influence, this idea that we can separate ourselves from the fear, the chaos that is bringing us down. I thought that was really cool.Lesley Logan 14:14 So we talked, the bubble of influence was like a simple compliment to a someone's smile. I love your smile. And I talked about this in the pod, like, my mom has this way of like, she doesn't let a person go by without giving them a compliment. Oh my God, those shoes are so good on you. Like, this person is just walking by, but you do it too. You just did it at the airport. He does it at the airport. He's, I like your jacket. The person didn't notice. So he's like, hey, I like your jacket. And this other guy goes, who me? And Brad said, no.Brad Crowell 14:40 I said no. And he goes, I didn't think so as he looks down his jacket, that's not awesome. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't like complimentary. It was funny. Lesley Logan 14:48 Complimenting other people actually makes them feel good, and it also reinforces your positive mindset, because it shows that you're looking for things to compliment people on or do things for people. So anyways, it's just really great. Go on, Brad. You say yours. Brad Crowell 15:00 Okay, all right, all right, all right. So I really loved when she was clarifying toxic positivity, right? Because people who are happy all the time, they must just be ignoring what isn't beneficial or happy to them, like they're suppressing it somehow. And she said, whatever emotions you suppress means that you're suppressing emotions across the spectrum, right? So you can't just suppress negative emotions. If you're suppressing emotions, you're suppressing emotions everywhere, right? The way that I took this too, is like, I guess it's not possible to suppress the negative emotions and still feel the positive emotions. Is what that really meant to me. Lesley Logan 15:37 Yeah, I mean, our yoga teacher, he talked about, you can't have love without hate, right? Like you can't actually experience love without having experienced hate. You cannot actually experience being healthy without experiencing sickness. So I love that her to talk about, if you suppress negative emotions, you're suppressing the emotions around that across the spectrum, so you're just starting, and then you're not going to feel anything at all, which is like, not, that's not a joyful life, either. Brad Crowell 16:06 Yeah. Well, she mentioned that we are stuck on this idea that we have to be comfortable all the time. And this really resonated with me. Lesley Logan 16:15 This was such a fun part of the conversation. Brad Crowell 16:17 Yeah, it was, just listening, like, first off, y'all, she decided to just move to India and motorcycled around India for four years. It wasn't like I did a trip for a month, no, four fucking years. That's insane. I loved it. I think that's amazing. And she said she intentionally picked these tiny little guest houses. And she said, life was kind of crazy, and you survived on the people being generous around you, and that just she obviously is not from India, right? So she stands out, but she was able to do it, and loved it. And she said it was an absolutely incredible experience. But she said, it's not comfortable. It's literally not comfortable.Lesley Logan 16:56 I actually really like this. And this is going to be another shout out to the retreat, if you want to experience a little discomfort, but you would like it to be comfortable, the retreat is really great for that, because. Brad Crowell 17:06 We don't have an infinity pool. Lesley Logan 17:07 We don't. We have curated an amazing schedule, but we can't control the weather. And on this trip, it was 94 degrees Fahrenheit, with 50% humidity, and you would be out, and we're like, wow, but you would also be taking in all this amazing stuff going on, and so you were uncomfortable, but also enjoying yourself. And it was just so cool to watch people who like, that's not how they would choose to live. That's not how their life is. But it also shows you what you're capable of, like, I'm capable of going out sweating like a crazy person and still having a good time. Brad Crowell 17:40 We do have air conditioning in the room. Lesley Logan 17:41 We do. Also, the beds are extremely comfortable. I really like them. Brad Crowell 17:45 Yeah. But this idea of being obsessed with comfort, and that's our society, especially in the United States, we are obsessed with comfort. We feel like we have to make things luxurious for ourselves at all times. And she said, what if you ate dinner sitting on the floor, like, you could do that in your house, where you have all the luxuries. Lesley Logan 18:03 Yeah, we were in line for security, you and me in Singapore, and in Asian airports, you guys, they don't have one security system that everybody goes through. And then you're on the other side of security. You actually have to have a ticket to get into the airport, but you can go get coffee, you have a nice meal, and go shopping all the things, and then you go to your gate, and that's where there's a security thing, right? Brad Crowell 18:24 So you don't do security until you're about to board. Lesley Logan 18:27 So there's literally, which is so nice, because sometimes you come into the airport with something, you're drinking. So you can do that at these airports and come in with some of what your drinking. So anyways, they only have, like, four bins, and this woman, who's five people behind us, so Brad and I have our bins, we are putting our stuff in our bin. And this woman, and she was an American, and she's like, walks up to the lady who's so nice and like, getting people their bins and giving it to them and answering questions, like, we don't have enough bins back here. And she said it so loud. Brad Crowell 18:59 She takes one of the bins, and clearly isn't looking, clearly doesn't actually pay attention at all. Lesley Logan 19:04 So now there's less bins for the people in front of her. Brad Crowell 19:07 Right, because there's only four or five in the entire security line, and they're being sent back to her on a little conveyor belt, and she snags one out of it, and the the lady that's working it like looked at her and kind of went, okay. Lesley Logan 19:20 I did an audible, I looked her in the eyes and kind of rolled my eyes at her, because that was like me going, that was dramatic. That was like unacceptable behavior. And I'm now Canadian, if you're from the States, because we're not the same person. She could not be uncomfortable standing in line waiting for her turn. And so I'm just going to say, lady, if you're listening, hi, you were seen. And this podcast is for you. Learn to be uncomfortable, because you'll have, we, it was such a happy experience, I know.Brad Crowell 19:51 So here's, here's where we go with this, right? She said, if you're uncomfortable like that, she said, instead of letting emotions take over, which this woman clearly did, she suggests observing them without judgment. If you're feeling angry, sit with that anger. Where is it in your body? Wow, this anger is in my this is inside of me right now. It's making my shoulders tight. It's making my stomach feel a little sick. It's making me feel warm. But I'm just going to sit here and I'm going to observe it. Lesley Logan 20:16 Right, because then you actually feel your feelings. You're not suppressing them, and you're also not letting them control you. You get all the benefits of all of the things, which I think is just what we all need. So anyways, you guys, next time you're uncomfortable, take Monique's and think about it. What was it? What are you feeling? Anyways, we could talk about Monique forever, but really you could just go listen to her, but before, we have to talk about her Be It Action Items. Brad Crowell 20:39 Yes. So stick around. We will be right back. Brad Crowell 20:43 All right, let's talk about those, Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Monique Rhodes? She said, hey, to avoid holding on to negativity or stress, assess what's worth your energy. And she said, there's the sixes method, which I thought was really interesting. She said, if this thing that is bending you out of shape, will it matter in six minutes, six hours, six days, six weeks or six months from now? If the answer is six months from now, this is going to be a problem, then you can then focus on it. But if it's not, then she says, I literally say to myself, let it go. Let it go. Right? And she said you can build resilience by stepping into discomfort daily. And it's a practice, just like happiness is a practice. She suggested small daily challenges for 90 days, like trying a new recipe or taking on a different route to work. Lesley Logan 21:39 Yeah, that's uncomfortable when you don't know if it's going to work or not, if it's going to make you late. I think these are.Brad Crowell 21:43 Yeah, it's simple and it's small. Lesley Logan 21:44 You want to know what your daily discomfort challenge is. You got to tag the Be It Pod. You got to send it to us. I want to know. Brad Crowell 21:50 Yeah, and what about you? Lesley Logan 21:51 She said, get to know you, which I think is very bold, because I think it requires us to, like, take some time to just get to know ourselves. Know how you can do that? Get uncomfortable. You'll start to learn a lot about yourself, and then you can see how you can calm yourself down, where you're feeling things. But another way you can do it is, she talked about, like, having a three minute meditation practice where you are literally sitting still quietly, and when you do just three minutes, you start to, like, learn a lot about yourself, because like, thoughts come in. Meditation is not about like, I have no thoughts. You're actually noticing the thoughts that you have, and that's going to help you get to know yourself. So I think that that is a really cool thing to do. If you're like, well, how do you like your eggs? Do you like a window seat or aisle seat? Know, the things you like? Because then you can advocate for yourself, and you can also have better experiences that are also uncomfortable, but just you can just enjoy yourself more. I just thought, what an interesting conversation, because when I said she was a, so she was a happiness strategist, I was like, okay, let's do this because, like, episode three was a happiness strategist, right? Or a happiness expert, but this was nothing like I expected. I learned so much about how to have a joy-filled life without it being like I have a joy-filled life. Here's my halo. Brad Crowell 22:59 Here's how joyful I am. Lesley Logan 23:00 Oh, why? Nothing bothers me. No, she lives a really awesome life. It's and, like. Brad Crowell 23:05 She challenges herself a lot. You know, she talked about being a musician, and she said you could put together a set list to go out and play, where you know the songs, and it's going to be a solid set list, she said, or you can put that song in there that's going to make you stretch for the high note, and then you can go out on stage and you can rock it. Lesley Logan 23:24 Yeah. And I just think often we think happiness means having no unhappiness. But after listening to her, it's actually just having a happy life is actually really just noticing what is going on in your life, and where do you feel it, and then also, how are you giving joy to others? So go tell someone they have a beautiful smile. Go get uncomfortable. And until next time, Be It Till You See It.Brad Crowell 23:52 Bye for now.Lesley Logan 23:54 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. 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