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What if growing your business doesn't require creating more content, launching another offer, or spending even more time on social media? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, marketing strategist and entrepreneur Michelle Thames shares why she's approaching September differently. Instead of doing more, she's focusing on making the visibility, content, relationships, and platforms she has already built work harder. After years of building her personal brand, podcast, email list, local visibility, speaking opportunities, partnerships, events, and community, Michelle is shifting from constant creation to leverage. She breaks down what has actually moved her business forward—and why relationships, follow-up, community, strategic partnerships, and a connected visibility ecosystem often create more opportunities than simply posting more. If you're an entrepreneur who feels like you're constantly creating but not getting enough business from your visibility, this episode will help you rethink your strategy. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why doing more isn't always the answer to business growth The difference between being busy and building momentum What has actually created opportunities in Michelle's business Why relationships are an essential part of a visibility strategy How Michelle is batching her podcast and content to create more freedom How to repurpose one idea across multiple marketing channels Why email marketing needs to do more than promote your offers How to turn podcasting into a larger authority-building strategy Why speaking opportunities need a clear next step How strategic partnerships can expand your reach faster than building alone Why Michelle is investing more deeply in community How to create a visibility ecosystem that connects your content, email, podcast, events, offers, and relationships Why entrepreneurs should focus on leverage instead of constantly adding more The September Shift: From More to Leverage Michelle's focus for September is simple: Stop automatically adding more. Start leveraging what already works. That means batching content instead of reinventing it every day. Nurturing an existing email list instead of only chasing new followers. Following up with relationships instead of constantly looking for new contacts. Turning podcast episodes into emails, social media content, speaking points, and community conversations. Being more selective about events, collaborations, and speaking opportunities. And creating a business that doesn't require the founder to be online every minute for the business to keep growing. Because sometimes growth isn't addition. Sometimes growth is leverage. Join the Conversation Michelle wants to hear from you. If you're listening on Spotify, finish this sentence in the episode comments: “In September, I'm no longer __________.” What are you simplifying, eliminating, or refusing to force in your business? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, leave a review and share your answer there. Join Connected & Paid If you're ready to become more intentional about your visibility, relationships, implementation, and business growth without trying to figure everything out alone, join Michelle inside Connected & Paid. Connected & Paid is a community for ambitious women who want to become more visible, build meaningful relationships, create opportunities, and turn their expertise into a business that works. DM Michelle the word CONNECTED to learn more. Key Takeaway You may not need another platform. You may not need another offer. You may not need more content. You may not even need more followers. You may need to make what you've already built work harder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to move church from a place we attend to people we call family? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrandt unpacks Galatians 6:10, Galatians 6:2, and Ephesians 2:13-19 to show how Jesus creates a true family of faith where people from every background find belonging, support, and purpose. Discover how carrying one another's burdens, building meaningful friendships, and choosing connection over isolation reflect God's design for the church. Whether you are married, single, raising a family, or looking for community, this message offers encouragement that you were never meant to do life alone. Through the work of Christ, the barriers that separate people are broken down, strangers become family, and everyone is invited to a seat at God's table. (08/30/2026)

AL #013 Building and maintaining an engaged community doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, you don't need to do much to get the ball rolling with your people. If you've been overthinking how to connect with your audience, listen in on this AskLiz session for two easy tricks that work wonders! Today, I'm replying to Anita Sandoval, who needs simple and repeatable tactics to stay focused and move the needle for her brand. The first strategy I share is to ask simple yes-or-no questions in your emails or social posts to activate your readers. This is a surprising way to get in-depth replies! I also dive into an easy way to get more mileage out of your newsletters. Creating audio or video versions of your emails can help your audience see and hear you, building trust faster! Tune in to find out why and how these tactics work, and don't forget to send in your questions at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al013.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:39:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/618 http://relay.fm/connected/618 The Cell Cycle 618 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode. Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode. clean 5674 Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. ElevenLabs: Conversational agents that sound human. Get started today. Bolt.new: Build apps with AI. Get a free 30-day Pro account. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback

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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:39:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/618 http://relay.fm/connected/618 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode. Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode. clean 5674 Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. ElevenLabs: Conversational agents that sound human. Get started today. Bolt.new: Build apps with AI. Get a free 30-day Pro account. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback

Join us for a conversation with Leo and Roman of Exalt XP - a complete, intelligent environmental wellness system powered by the proprietary Young Wellness Method™. The system integrates simulated altitude, infrared heat, and red light therapy to train how your body adapts, performs, and recovers. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Exalt XP: What it Does & Who it's Designed for 00:06:00 – Neurological Stress, Building Resilience, and Low Oxygen Training 00:12:52 – A Natural Way to Supercharge Your Performance 00:18:34 – The Norwegian Method 00:19:43 – Heat Training 00:22:53 – Training for the NY Giants Football Team 00:24:57 – Connecting Back with the Present Moment 00:25:47 – Leo's Backstory: Living with Carcinoid Syndrome 00:31:46 – Composing Yourself Under Extreme Stress: Cold Plunging 00:33:49 – Roman's Backstory: Sports, ADHD, 4 ACL Tears, & a Mining Career 00:40:07 – How Roman & Leo Built EXALTxp & Connected with the Hunting Community 00:43:43 – A Concept Accessible for Residential Homes 00:45:43 – The Results Speak for Themselves 00:48:37 – What Cam Thinks of Training in his EXALTxp Studio 00:50:56 – What Joe Rogan Thought of the Training 00:53:14 – The Science & Optimization with Altitude & Heat Training 00:57:15 – Goals for EXALTxp's Studio Locations 01:00:23 – An Experiment on Children's Stress Management & Regulating Emotions 01:04:55 – The Marshmallow Experiment & Self Regulation 01:09:23 – Longevity, More Adventures, and Blue-Zone People 01:14:09 – Maximum Aerobic Capacity, Peak Power, VO2 Max 01:19:10 – Setup & Installation Setup 01:22:14 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code CAM for 20% off & Free Shipping LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 10% your order Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 15% off Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics

AI is creating new possibilities for corporate security, but readiness depends on far more than adopting a new tool. Ontic CEO and co-founder Lukas Quanstrom joins Manish to explain why connected, governed data and clearly defined workflows are essential for trustworthy AI outcomes. They discuss the difference between using AI for efficiency and using it to achieve foresight at scale, where systems continuously identify patterns and surface risks before teams think to ask. Lukas also shares practical steps security leaders can take now, from choosing a focused use case to measuring whether teams can reach evidence-backed decisions faster. Their conversation offers a grounded look at how generative and agentic AI could reshape security operations while keeping governance, accountability, and human judgment at the center. You'll learn: Why connected, governed data is the foundation of AI readiness How foresight at scale differs from simply making existing work faster Practical steps for building trusted, evidence-backed AI workflows Take Ontic's AI Readiness Assessment here. Enjoying this episode? Take a minute to rate and review the show.

Getting more views, followers, and attention on social media does not automatically mean you're building a profitable business. In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down the four stages of visibility every entrepreneur, creator, and personal brand needs to understand: Being seen. Being known. Being trusted. Being paid. Michelle shares what she has learned firsthand after generating millions of views, creating local content that has reached hundreds of thousands of people, attracting brand opportunities, and watching her content open doors for both her business and the businesses she features. The biggest lesson? A viral video is not a business strategy. It's an attention event. If your visibility doesn't lead people somewhere, you may be getting attention without creating revenue. In this episode, you'll learn: Why more followers may not be the solution to your business growth problem The difference between being seen and actually becoming known How positioning helps people associate your name with a specific problem, solution, or expertise Why constantly posting random content can actually confuse your audience How to build trust through consistency, case studies, stories, results, and showing how you think Why your audience needs proof before they are ready to buy How to turn social media visibility into clients, partnerships, speaking opportunities, and revenue Why every piece of attention needs a clear destination How to create a visibility ecosystem using social media, podcasts, email marketing, events, offers, and community The four questions you should ask when auditing your current personal brand and content strategy Michelle also shares how her recent return to content creation has helped her rethink her own business ecosystem and why the ultimate goal is not simply going viral. The goal is becoming known by the right people, trusted for the right thing, and paid for the value you provide. The 4 Stages of Visibility 1. Seen: People discover you. 2. Known: People begin associating you with a specific topic, solution, or expertise. 3. Trusted: Your content, experience, results, stories, and consistency give people a reason to believe you can help them. 4. Paid: Your visibility leads to a clear offer, opportunity, client, partnership, product, service, event, or community. If people are watching your content but you're struggling to turn that attention into business, this episode will help you identify exactly where the disconnect may be. Join Connected & Paid Connected & Paid is where Michelle is helping women actually build this muscle. Inside the community, women entrepreneurs and professionals are learning how to become more visible, strengthen their positioning, build strategic relationships, create opportunities, follow up, make the ask, and ultimately turn visibility into revenue. If you've been thinking: “People are watching me, but I'm not making enough money.” or “I know I'm good at what I do, but I'm not known for it yet.” Connected & Paid was created to help you bridge that gap. Check the links in the show notes to learn more about Connected & Paid and connect with Michelle before joining. Your Visibility Audit After listening, ask yourself: Can people see me? Do people know me for something specific? Have I given people enough evidence to trust me? Is there an obvious way for people to pay me? Because visibility without a next step is just attention. Share This Episode Know an entrepreneur who keeps saying, “I just need more followers”? Send them this episode. You may not need a bigger audience. You may need a better strategy for moving the audience you already have from: Seen → Known → Trusted → Paid. If you're listening on Spotify, answer the episode question: Which stage are you in right now: seen, known, trusted, or paid? And if the episode helped you, share it to your Instagram Stories, tag Michelle, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. About Social Media Decoded Social Media Decoded helps entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners understand what it actually takes to build visibility, grow a recognizable brand, create meaningful relationships, and turn their online presence into business opportunities. Hosted by marketing and visibility strategist Michelle Thames, the show goes beyond simply posting on social media and explores the strategy behind becoming known, trusted, connected, and paid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of A Meaningful Mess, host Andi McNair makes a major announcement: the unveiling of The Meaningful M.E.S.S. Method (Meaningful Experiences for Student Scholars). Designed to end the late-night tab searching and disconnected activities common in gifted education, this three-pillar framework moves teachers away from random printables and into an intentional, year-long learning journey. Andi details the three core pillars—Gifted Onboarding, Designing for Depth, and Genius Hour—and shares how educators can access The Meaningful M.E.S.S. Vault and the upcoming implementation resource to transform their classrooms.Key TakeawaysThe MESS Definition: MESS stands for Meaningful Experiences for Student Scholars, reframing "messy" learning as dynamic, curious, and purposeful.The MESS Scholar Mindset: A student-centered outcome framework focused on self-awareness, embracing challenge, deep thinking, purposeful investigation, and reflection.A Connected 3-Pillar Journey:Gifted Onboarding (Pillar 1): Focuses on identity, belonging, and brain understanding using Clarity, Community, Content, and Challenge.Designing for Depth (Pillar 2): Builds thinking skills through four core verbs—Explore, Expand, Examine, and Evolve.Genius Hour (Pillar 3): Translates inquiry into authentic action using the 6-P progression (Passion, Plan, Pitch, Project, Product, Presentation).Professional Learning Resources: The MESS Vault opens September 7th to provide on-demand strategies and masterclasses, followed by a full 36-week implementation resource available for pre-sale in January.Resources & LinksThe MESS Method Details & Priority List: andimcnair.com/messmethodConnect on Instagram: @a_meaningful_messEmail Andi: hello@ameaningfulmess.co

What does it take to raise kids who stay connected to God and build a faith that lasts? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and God's vision for parenting in a world filled with competing influences. Through the practical framework of modeling, moments, and milestones, discover how everyday conversations, intentional teaching, and meaningful celebrations can help shape the hearts of the next generation. Whether you're raising young children, investing in adult kids, or preparing for parenthood, this encouraging message offers practical steps to help your family stay rooted in what matters most and lead your children to love their Savior and their neighbor with a faith that becomes their own. Based on Deuteronomy 6:1-9, this sermon reminds us that small, consistent choices today can have an eternal impact on the future of our families. For additional resources go to: https://www.firstorlando.com/parent/ (08/23/2026)

Does going through hard times together make a relationship stronger—or is that just the story we've been told? In this episode, Yue explores whether deep connection is built through shared struggle or if love can grow just as profoundly without adversity. She reflects on how survival, sacrifice, and teamwork can forge incredible closeness, but can also create resentment, distance, and even break people apart. Through examples like illness, career setbacks, and major life transitions, she unpacks when supporting a partner through hardship strengthens a relationship, and when it's okay to recognize that love alone isn't enough. If you've ever wondered whether lasting intimacy requires surviving difficult seasons together, this episode will challenge the way you think about what truly builds a deep and enduring partnership. Enjoy!Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateableFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts The Psychology of Relationships and Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Have you ever had a time in your life where you genuinely didn't want a serious relationship but still wanted connection and chemistry? Download the Fling app in the app store or visit fling.me today. Want to remove distractions from your dates? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/DATEABLEOur Sponsors:* Losers Part One and Two by Harley LaRoux: Go get the book wherever books are sold in print or ebook or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Omaha Steaks: Try the Burger Perfection Flight at OmahaSteaks.com today. That's 20 premium steak burgers for just $79.99. Plus, get $35 off with promo code BEEF. * Quince: Download the Quince App for app-exclusive offers and get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When David Rubenstein arrived in Baltimore as the Orioles new principal owner he was met with a warm reception form the fanbase. Is that same feeling still there in 2026? Is Rubenstein even the one calling the shots from a baseball standpoint?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/617 http://relay.fm/connected/617 bleepin and bloopin 617 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley A bunch of future Apple hardware has leaked in a beta of macOS Tahoe. The guys go through the list and then consider the iPad mini's place in the world and the UI changes coming with Golden Gate. A bunch of future Apple hardware has leaked in a beta of macOS Tahoe. The guys go through the list and then consider the iPad mini's place in the world and the UI changes coming with Golden Gate. clean 4716 A bunch of future Apple hardware has leaked in a beta of macOS Tahoe. The guys go through the list and then consider the iPad mini's place in the world and the UI changes coming with Golden Gate. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Shipaton, from RevenueCat: The world's biggest mobile hackathon for people who actually ship. Bolt.new: Build apps with AI. Get a free 30-day Pro account. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Jon Wearing His Pickle Shirt – Mastodon Things 3's Repeating Task Feature Restructured - 512 Pixels My One Problem with Things 3 - 512 Pixels Repeating To-Dos, Refined - Things Blog - Cultured Code Twelve – The Enthusiast Relay Turns 12 - 512 Pixels Ask Us Questions for the Relay Q&A! Departures - Relay iPad Mini 8: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect - MacRumors HoverBar Tower – Twelve South Golden Gate Beta 6 Turns Stoplights into Liquid Glass - 512 Pixels macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products - MacRumors Apple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update - MacRumors Product Recall: Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit (2511-0224) - GOV.UK Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action - MacRumors Apple's Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak - Bloomberg Camera-equipped AirPods reportedly won't launch in 2026, despite demo video leak - 9to5Mac Meta glasses are a

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/617 http://relay.fm/connected/617 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley A bunch of future Apple hardware has leaked in a beta of macOS Tahoe. The guys go through the list and then consider the iPad mini's place in the world and the UI changes coming with Golden Gate. A bunch of future Apple hardware has leaked in a beta of macOS Tahoe. The guys go through the list and then consider the iPad mini's place in the world and the UI changes coming with Golden Gate. clean 4716 A bunch of future Apple hardware has leaked in a beta of macOS Tahoe. The guys go through the list and then consider the iPad mini's place in the world and the UI changes coming with Golden Gate. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Shipaton, from RevenueCat: The world's biggest mobile hackathon for people who actually ship. Bolt.new: Build apps with AI. Get a free 30-day Pro account. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Jon Wearing His Pickle Shirt – Mastodon Things 3's Repeating Task Feature Restructured - 512 Pixels My One Problem with Things 3 - 512 Pixels Repeating To-Dos, Refined - Things Blog - Cultured Code Twelve – The Enthusiast Relay Turns 12 - 512 Pixels Ask Us Questions for the Relay Q&A! Departures - Relay iPad Mini 8: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect - MacRumors HoverBar Tower – Twelve South Golden Gate Beta 6 Turns Stoplights into Liquid Glass - 512 Pixels macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products - MacRumors Apple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update - MacRumors Product Recall: Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit (2511-0224) - GOV.UK Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action - MacRumors Apple's Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak - Bloomberg Camera-equipped AirPods reportedly won't launch in 2026, despite demo video leak - 9to5Mac Meta glas

We're constantly swamped by messages like rest or idleness leads to laziness or that if you rest, then you'll fall behind — it's been repeated by so many self-proclaimed gurus, business experts, and biohacking influencers that we've started to believe the false messaging. The truth is that you're wired to take purposeful action, to have a healthy store of motivation, and to rest so that you can do those things when needed.  So, how come so many of us feel stuck in the swing between pathological productivity and then guilt when resting? We'll dig into the concept of idleness aversion — the deeply human tendency to detest doing nothing — and explains its evolutionary roots. We are wired to assess whether action is needed and to feel motivated when it is. That's not a flaw. The flaw is when that drive gets hijacked by external messaging that equates busyness with moral virtue and rest with weakness. Henry brings the neuroscience of mind-wandering: when the mind is allowed to wander, there's a kind of syncing up and rest that can happen, almost like rebooting a computer or closing all the apps on your phone. Far from being a waste, it's the precondition for efficient activation when you actually need it.  We'll get into some practical strategies to help you embrace more rest. For example, get a hobby that cannot be turned into a side hustle. Find a third place where people aren't doing anything productive. Let yourself daydream with a timer.  And if you're looking for the episode that followed this one when it played originally, here it is: From FOMO to GOMO: Discovering Freedom and Joy in The Choices We Make [ep. 224]   Note: This is an encore episode, originally aired during Joy Lab's Element of Fun. It's replaying here during the month of Re-Creation because rest and play go hand in hand — and if part of you felt a flicker of guilt pressing play on a podcast instead of doing something "productive," this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Preferably in a hammock. Not because you deserve it, but because you need it.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab App.   Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app: Spotify | Apple | YouTube   Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Experiments: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Joy Lab episodes referenced: Are You Stuck in Joyless Urgency? [ep 222] Where's Your Third Place? [ep. 171] Sometimes I Just Sits... (the power of solitude) [ep. 74] Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Series on authenticity from our Joy Lab podcast: Unmasking Your True Self: Exploring Authenticity and Awe [ep. 216] The Truth Behind Your Thoughts And How to Calm Your Mind (encore) [ep. 141] Embrace Your True Self: Accepted, Connected, & In The Game [ep. 217] The Road Most Travelled: Awakening Through Suffering [ep. 218]  Follow Your Bliss: Awakening to Joy [ep. 219] The Still Small Voice: Awakening with soulfulness [ep. 220] Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Chandola, T., Ling, W., & Rouxel, P. (2025). Are anxious Mondays associated with HPA-axis dysregulation? A longitudinal study of older adults in England. Journal of Affective Disorders, 389. Access here.   Questions this episode was made for: Q: Why do I feel guilty when I'm not being productive, even when I know I need rest? A: This episode names and traces the moral weight most of us carry around rest. There is a culturally reinforced message that busyness is virtuous and idleness is weak. We'll dig into the evolutionary roots of idleness aversion and the neuroscience of why consciously letting your mind wander is genuinely restorative, not a waste.   Q: Is it possible to actually retrain a stressed-out nervous system that's gotten used to constant productivity? A: Yes, but it takes practice. It takes time to create new pathways and patterns. This episode explains how those neural pathways form and what gentle, practical steps (hobbies, third places, daydreaming, solitude) begin to build new ones.    Key moments: [00:00] Aimee's intro to the encore: idleness aversion, the moral weight on rest, and the invitation to listen in a hammock — not because you deserve it, but because you need it [02:00] Pathological productivity defined: on a spectrum from no productivity (feels bad for long, briefly good) to overwork (most of us have been there) to pathological productivity (causing harm, planting seeds of future illness) [03:30] Work addiction as a real condition — as hard to break as any other addiction once it sets in [05:00] Idleness aversion: the very common human tendency to detest being idle [06:00] The evolutionary reason: we're wired to assess whether action is needed and motivated when it is — not pathologically lazy creatures by nature [07:00] The paradox: we don't like idleness AND we want a reason to be busy — this sets us up for anxiety around rest and unconscious pathological productivity [09:30] Getting comfortable with rest is a skill — we work on it here at Joy Lab [10:00] The Anxious Mondays study. Finding: those who felt anxious on Mondays had elevated cortisol lasting at least two months. The twist: this continued even in retirees. [12:00] We're training ourselves to be stressed by productivity, and the neural pathway outlasts the job [13:00] The habit of being stressed by productivity — whatever the driver (money, pleasing others, excellence) — sets us up for long-term problems if we don't build in genuine downtime [15:00] The moral layer on rest: the deeply warped message that idleness leads to evil, laziness, or poverty. Guru-culture messaging: the gist is that rest is morally weak and busyness is morally strong — and it's false [16:00] The opposite of work is not evil — just as the opposite of play is not work but depression; we've gotten the opposites wrong [17:00] Our inner wisdom calls us to play, rest, AND work — a rhythm we're wired to follow rather than fight [19:00] The neuroscience of mind-wandering: Henry's image of the brain as a domed web of nodes and connections, always active [21:00] During mind-wandering: everything settles; hyperactive areas rest; underactive areas come online; whole system syncs up; Like rebooting a computer or closing all apps — fresh starting place, more efficient activation when you need it [24:00] Positive mind-wandering (playful, creative, inspiring) vs. rumination — similar states, very different outcomes [25:00] Practice ideas: guided visualizations, set a timer and let yourself daydream creatively [25:30] Get a hobby — something that cannot be turned into a side hustle, is not quantifiable, and just makes you smile [27:00] Identify a third place with a relationship to rest: meditation class, library, quiet coffee shop — somewhere people aren't checking things off lists [28:00] Oliver Burkeman, 4,000 Weeks: "In an age of instrumentalization, the hobbyist is a subversive" [29:00] Find something you think is a waste of time and try it — birding, train spotting, stamp collecting; whatever your version of that is [30:30] Oliver Burkeman closing: "Productivity is a trap... The day will never arrive when you finally have everything under control. But you know what? That's excellent news."   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Find more mental health resources here.  

Could the strange phenomena capturing the world's attention be hiding a much deeper spiritual reality? Tony Merkel sits down with Jae Woodward of WoodwardTV for a fascinating conversation that challenges the conventional explanations surrounding the unexplained. Jae explains why he believes the coming “age of disclosure” could actually become an age of deception, and why some encounters may not be what they appear to be. As the conversation unfolds, Jae connects modern reports with ancient spiritual ideas and explores why deception and perception could be central to understanding the phenomenon. Tony and Jae go deep into a perspective on the unexplained that may completely change how you look at what's happening around us.If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 761, my conversation with Cara Blue Adams, author of the debut story collection You Never Get It Back (University of Iowa Press). Air date: March 2, 2022. Adams's fiction appears in Granta, the Kenyon Review, American Short Fiction, EPOCH, and Narrative. She is an assistant professor of creative writing at Seton Hall University and lives in Brooklyn, New York. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rula.com/otherppl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does sugar have to do with heart disease? According to Dr. Geoffrey Boone, preventive cardiologist, much more than most people realize. After decades of helping people prevent heart disease, he explains how sugar contributes to inflammation, damages the lining of the arteries, and why these changes can begin years before any symptoms appear.In this episode, we talk about why Dr. Boone believes prevention still isn't the main focus of healthcare, how modern imaging can detect heart disease long before a heart attack, and why highly processed foods have become such a problem. We also discuss why moderation isn't always realistic for people with sugar addiction, where lifestyle changes fit alongside medication, and the practical steps you can take today to protect your heart for the long term.Find Dr. Boone's book here.To get personalized guidance to stop emotional eating and break free from sugar cravings, plus support and accountability... join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.For step-by-step guidance toward freedom from cravings, get your copy of my new book: "Break Free from Sugar Cravings". Available on Amazon now!For free resources, Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.To rate and review this podcast:scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". Once you've finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. If you've never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon. Thank you! - NettaDisclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided ...

Marriage was designed to be one of life's deepest and most meaningful relationships, but staying connected through the challenges of everyday life takes intentional effort. In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores God's design for marriage through Genesis 2:18-25, revealing how a strong marriage is built on commitment, unity, humility, and unconditional love. Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this message offers practical encouragement for taking one step toward a healthier relationship. Discover how choosing connection over distance, grace over resentment, and togetherness over self-interest can strengthen your marriage, create a safe place for lasting intimacy, and reflect the enduring love that God intended from the very beginning. (08/16/2026)

What if staying connected didn't require another thing on your calendar?For busy couples, “date night” can start to feel like one more responsibility—find a babysitter, make a reservation, figure out what to do, and somehow find the energy to actually enjoy yourselves.We know that feeling.In this lighter, fun episode, we're sharing some of the simple ways we've learned to stay connected at home—from question decks and themed dinners to game nights, morning coffee, walks with the dogs, cooking together, and even folding laundry.Because some of the most meaningful moments in a relationship aren't grand gestures at all. They're the ordinary moments when we intentionally turn toward each other. We talk about:Easy at-home date ideas that don't require a lot of planning or moneyWhy novelty can bring playfulness back into your relationshipHow just 10 intentional minutes together can matterSimple conversation starters that help you reconnectWhy shared rituals—morning coffee, a favorite show, cooking together—can become meaningful points of connectionHow to prioritize your relationship without making connection feel like another taskWe also share one of our favorite questions for couples:If we met today, what would first catch your attention about me now?And when you're finished listening, we have some Love Work for you:Don't wait for the perfect date night. Find one small moment this week and make it yours.Because healthy relationships aren't built only on vacations, romantic dinners, or grand gestures.They're built through thousands of small moments when we choose to turn toward one another. And if you want more ideas, join our

Terpsichore, n: Taking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music. Well, yeah. Donations, Merchandise, Newsletter, more: https://www.podrunner.com Steve Boyett - Groovelectric: Downloadable Soul https://www.groovelectric.com PLAYLIST 01. Ovnimoon - Music For Life 02. Maidana - We're Connected to the Journey 03. A-Mase - Beautiful Gems (Original Dub Mix) 04. Feed (IT) - I Can't Stop 05. The North & BoriQue - Don't Want You 06. Enrai - Reach (Extended Mix) 07. Cadelago & Not Sane - Shaka Boom (Extended Mix) 08. Touch the Sound - Call My Name (Extended Mix) 09. Lenny Fontana - Respect In Me (Club Mix) 10. Alon Halperin - Let's Dance 11. GeisterHonig, Tom H, Bee Marxen - Down Witcha (Extended Mix) 12. Drewtech - New Generation 13. DJ Tribe - Venom II 14. Josiah1 - Connection == Please support these artists == Podrunner is a registered trademark of Podrunner LLC. Music copyright © or CC the respective artists. All other material ©2006, 2026 by Podrunner LLC. For personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is prohibited. No part of Podrunner or its website and associated content may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/616 http://relay.fm/connected/616 Go to the Home Screen 616 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers. The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers. clean 4967 The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Scribe: AI-powered workflow documentation. Get your first month free. Bolt.new: Build apps with AI. Get a free 30-day Pro account. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Paste — Clipboard Manager for Mac, iPhone & iPad 'Everyone' at Apple Apparently Calls Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' - MacRumors 'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Country Rollout Like Vision Pro - MacRumors Leaker Weighs in on Correct Shade for 'Dark Cherry' iPhone 18 Pro - MacRumors Apple escalates macOS defenses while honoring its open nature – Six Colors iOS 27 beta 5 lets you make Liquid Glass more transparent than ever - 9to5Mac iOS 27 Beta 5 Brings New Icons for Siri, Safari, Settings and More - MacRumors Daring Fireball: Nature Is Healing iOS 27 beta 5 adds option to upgrade iCloud+ subscription for more AI - 9to5Mac Google's Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software | The Verge Google Pixel 11/Pro/Fold Impressions: It Is What It Is - MKBHD - YouTube Google is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse | The Verge Google's Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health | The Verge The Pixel Tag is Google's answer to the AirTag | The Verge The 7 biggest announcements of Google's Pixel 11 launch | The Verge Daring Fireball: Joanna Stern on the Pixel 11 'HiLight' Notification Light The new Pixel 11 feature I want on my iPhone – Joanna Stern Podc

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/616 http://relay.fm/connected/616 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers. The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers. clean 4967 The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Scribe: AI-powered workflow documentation. Get your first month free. Bolt.new: Build apps with AI. Get a free 30-day Pro account. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Paste — Clipboard Manager for Mac, iPhone & iPad 'Everyone' at Apple Apparently Calls Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' - MacRumors 'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Country Rollout Like Vision Pro - MacRumors Leaker Weighs in on Correct Shade for 'Dark Cherry' iPhone 18 Pro - MacRumors Apple escalates macOS defenses while honoring its open nature – Six Colors iOS 27 beta 5 lets you make Liquid Glass more transparent than ever - 9to5Mac iOS 27 Beta 5 Brings New Icons for Siri, Safari, Settings and More - MacRumors Daring Fireball: Nature Is Healing iOS 27 beta 5 adds option to upgrade iCloud+ subscription for more AI - 9to5Mac Google's Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software | The Verge Google Pixel 11/Pro/Fold Impressions: It Is What It Is - MKBHD - YouTube Google is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse | The Verge Google's Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health | The Verge The Pixel Tag is Google's answer to the AirTag | The Verge The 7 biggest announcements of Google's Pixel 11 launch | The Verge Daring Fireball: Joanna Stern on the Pixel 11 'HiLight' Notification Light The new Pixel 11 feature I want on my iPhone – Joanna Stern

by Christian Medical & Dental Associations® Healthcare can be a lonely place to live out your faith, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Faith in Healthcare, Dr. Mike Chupp sits down with three CMDA Area Directors: John Bayon from Michigan, Mitzi Roberts from Texas, and Corey Whittaker from North Carolina. Together, they explore how CMDA helps students and healthcare professionals find genuine Christian community and integrate their faith with their calling, even in the face of hard questions about ethics and conscience. They also share how mentoring relationships with practicing and retired professionals are shaping the next generation to serve Christ wherever medicine takes them.

best thing you can do for yourself is start taking is seriously that everything is connected. a bit of a hot head myself I find that seeing the bigger picture is just so important. trust that your discomfort is valid but you should still let it pass and remember this is all connected My community meets every Monday at 9pm est wouldd love to have you, all of my links can be found HERE  Prefer Videos? Checkout my youtube Playlists and Vlogs!

I can bet you want two things: a thriving team and a thriving culture. For a lot of us, they feel like a mirage — we can see them, but we can't quite get there. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jamie Shapiro, author of Connected Culture: The New Science for Thriving Teams and Cultures, CEO coach, and organizational psychologist. We dig into why she calls culture an "operating system," her five C's model (with connection — care and trust — at the center), why clarity is a force multiplier and not bureaucracy, the difference between collaboration and teamwork, and how AI shows up differently in cultures built on trust versus fear. If you want more from every podcast episode you listen to, not just this one, grab my free guide, How to Get More from Podcasts, at https://kevineikenberry.com/getmore. Chapters: 0:00 Intro — thriving teams and cultures 1:25 Meet Dr. Jamie Shapiro 2:49 Why she wrote Connected Culture 4:53 Culture as an "operating system" 6:18 The five C's — and why connection is the heart of it 9:18 Candid communication and idea meritocracy 11:27 Clarity and the dog-park metaphor 14:51 Get clear on the what, expansive on the how 16:31 Contribution — the "lowercase y" why 20:36 Collaboration vs. teamwork (and remote work) 23:51 Culture as a competitive advantage in the age of AI 27:29 Solving the "busy badge" with AI 29:05 Connection is the hardest business goal 29:22 What Jamie's reading 30:48 Where to find Jamie and Connected Culture 31:20 Now what? Jamie's Story: Dr. Jamie Shapiro, author of Connected Culture: The New Science for Thriving Teams and Cultures, is a CEO coach and organizational psychologist. She is the founder and CEO of Connected EC, a leadership coaching firm known for its team-based, whole-person approach to developing executives and transforming corporate culture. A Master Certified Executive Coach, professional speaker, researcher, expert facilitator, and certified nutritionist, Jamie brings a deeply integrated lens to leadership. She holds a PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology, an MBA, and a Master of Science in Information Technology, reinforcing her evidence-based, practical approach to executive performance. https://connectedec.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/connected-executive-coaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-shapiro/ ---

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On today's episode of Connected, Greg sits down with with Zach Doran, president of the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association, to learn more about their Concert for a Cause event that happened on August 8. This is the second year of the Columbus Auto Dealers Concert for a Cause, an event where they bring in notable artists for a night of great music and raising money for local charitable organizations. This year's event featured country artists Chris Young and Chase Rice and really highlighted the way our industry cares for our communities. In this episode, you'll hear: -The impact this event has for local community partners like Charity Newsies and Canine Companions. -Why the OADA chose a concert as a way to raise money and connect with the community. -Zach's takes on the direct to consumer model and transparent pricing. If you're interested in how automotive organizations are working to better their local communities, this episode is for you. Get Connected by checking out this conversation with Zach!

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.  Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.). The two discuss whether President Trump has already lost the Iran War. They also break down why the U.S. is running out of ammunition, and how the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars are connected. Finally, they analyze Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's poor record during his time in charge of the U.S. military. Then, long time guest Edwith Theogene rejoins Brad on the show for the first time in a while. She is now Director of Policy and Advocacy at TSNE (Third Sector New England, Inc.), a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and ultimately, create a more equitable society. She and Brad discuss TSNE's work, as well as the Trump administration's attacks on progressive non-profits. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

WITH-ness: The experience of being deeply connected with God and others through joy, presence, mutual delight, trust, safety, and shared life. A relational environment where people become more fully alive because they are deeply known, genuinely loved, and continually invited to grow. ~ Table & WellHealthy marriages don't usually collapse because people stop loving each other. They slowly drift from connection to control. Every unhealthy posture in marriage is an attempt to secure something good—security, confidence, fulfillment, or significance—but through fear and control rather than relationship. Throughout this series, we're going to discover that beneath nearly every conflict lies a deeper question:  What are we really longing for?And beneath every unhealthy pattern lies another:  What are we afraid of?Most couples assume their biggest problems are communication, conflict, parenting, finances, or intimacy. But what if those are only symptoms of something much deeper?In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle begin to unpack how the 4 unhealthy postures we take in our marriage try to move us back WITH-ness when fear enters in:UNDER searches for WITH-ness through Pleasing.OVER searches for WITH-ness through Certainty/Control.FROM searches for WITH-ness through Consumption.FOR searches for WITH-ness through Appearance.If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.  Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.). The two discuss whether President Trump has already lost the Iran War. They also break down why the U.S. is running out of ammunition, and how the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars are connected. Finally, they analyze Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's poor record during his time in charge of the U.S. military. Then, long time guest Edwith Theogene rejoins Brad on the show for the first time in a while. She is now Director of Policy and Advocacy at TSNE (Third Sector New England, Inc.), a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and ultimately, create a more equitable society. She and Brad discuss TSNE's work, as well as the Trump administration's attacks on progressive non-profits. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

The Universe Connected Karson with Midnight Matt full 247 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:50:44 +0000 4vKGbW1wpPmf2WJe9Ckc8QzSLaSclbIG latest,wbmx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wbmx,society & culture The Universe Connected Karson with Midnight Matt Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-li

A little break from shame this week.I have started my own business and would like to share the new brand, and tell you about some new groups and services I will be providing. Beginning on September 1, 2026, I will be offering a parenting group. This week's podcast discusses the specific things that you will learn in each of the six weeks, and why it matters. Check out the link below to see the flyer, and use the QR code or the register link to claim your seat. After registration, you will hear from me with further details. Mental Refinery Therapy and CoachingRaising Connected Kids, Toddler through Teen

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Episode 2: The Three Keys to 10GSuccess and wealth don't happen by chance—they're built on the right foundation. In this episode, we explore the three essential keys to achieving your 10G Weekly goals: becoming Intelligent, staying Focused, and remaining Connected. Learn why these three principles work together to help you make better decisions, seize opportunities, and build lasting financial success.Send us Fan MailLive chats, Q&A sessions, and personalized success and wealth strategies.

The future of patient support may depend less on how much data organizations collect and more on how effectively they connect, govern and activate it. In this sponsored episode of The Top Line, host Stephanie Butler speaks with ZS principals Asheesh Shukla and Kirti Prakash about the changing role of patient data in life sciences and what it will take to support more personalized engagement at scale. The conversation examines several shifts reshaping the industry, including the move from reactive care to proactive intervention, the growing role of AI-powered experiences and the increasing importance of trust, consent and compliance in patient engagement. As organizations invest in new technologies, the speakers contend that success will depend on creating connected data foundations that can deliver timely, actionable insights across the patient journey. Listeners will hear practical guidance on structuring data for actionability, building AI-ready capabilities and designing governance models that support both innovation and accountability. The discussion closes with a look at where patient services may be headed next and why organizations that prepare now will be better positioned to improve patient experiences and outcomes in the years ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Married and Connected, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with life and leadership coach Steve Barton to dismantle one of the most pervasive myths in relationships: the idea that your partner is your "better half." They unpack why seeking completeness in someone else fosters codependency, how high achievers unconsciously wear "saboteur masks," and why true relationship harmony requires inner stability over superficial work-life balance.Steve breaks down his powerful framework, The Game of 10, contrasting it with the negative loops of fear, doubt, guilt, and shame that dominate daily life. They also dive into the rise of AI versus Natural Intelligence (NI), the difference between rigid walls and healthy boundaries, and how shifting from self-criticism to self-grace transforms both your leadership and your love life.Key Takeaways & HighlightsThe "Whole Person" Principle: Why phrases like "my better half" undermine individual wholeness and trigger codependent patterns.The "Game Often Played": Understanding the 6,541 combinations of fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame that keep people stuck in reactive ego cycles.The High-Achiever's Mask: How the external persona (the "saboteur") bleeds into home life during times of stress, fatigue, or trigger moments.Inner Stability over Work-Life Balance: Why true balance is an internal baseline of loving who you are and setting clear boundaries (yes, no, stay, go).Natural Intelligence (NI) vs. AI: Why artificial tools can never replace human presence, intuition, discernment, and common sense.The Game of 10 Framework: Utilizing declarations of innocence ("doing the best I can with the awareness I have") and grace ("I am enough, I do enough, I have enough") to heal relationships.Connect & ResourcesGuest: Steve BartonWebsite: stevebartoncoaching.comBook: Father Son, the Aha Moment: Tools for Helping You and Your Child Develop a Path to HappinessLinkedIn: Steve Barton on LinkedInHost: Kameran Alareqi | Married and ConnectedInstagram: @married.and.connectedFree CommunityConnected To Me: The Blueprint by Kameran Thompson AlareqiSupport the show

How can higher education institutions connect the entire student lifecycle from applicants through alumni using a unified technology platform? How can consolidating systems curb digital sprawl while enhancing user experience and improving data quality and lowering costs? We talk through these with Sarah Williams, Product Manager and Interim Associate Dean for Online Education at the University of Utah. Discover how leveraging role-based access, overcoming political data silos, and deploying personalized platforms and communications can transform student engagement, streamline operations, and support continuous institutional improvement across campus departments. Episode Highlights include: [05:51] Breaking down institutional data silos - Sarah Williams outlines how unifying data across departments creates a continuous student journey. [09:15] Segmenting communication to eliminate noise - Moving away from blanket emails toward targeted notifications improves student engagement and safety alerts. [14:22] Creating a unified platform for all audiences - The University of Utah consolidated multiple separate apps into a single personalized entry point. [14:24] Selecting Pathify to drive role-based personalization - Replacing three expired software contracts with one unified platform enabled custom views for over 350 campus roles. [25:56] Preventing portal overload through dynamic user design - Prioritizing user personas ensures heavy amounts of campus content remain organized and relevant.

Join Matt Biggar, Ph.D., for a lively discussion of his new book, Connected to Place: Regenerating Nature, Community, and Local Economies Through Systems Change, followed by the introduction of Transforming Our Region, a new Member-led Forum at Commonwealth Club World Affairs. This new forum will apply the systems change approach featured in Connected to Place to the Bay Area through expert presentations and interactive activities.  Biggar discusses place-based systems change as a real-world solution to our growing environmental and social challenges. He says at the core of accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss, rising economic inequality, and growing social division lies a deeper crisis of disconnectedness. Dominant economic forces continually push us away from nature, community and each other. Place-based systems offer an alternative model and are gaining traction in places around the world, both urban and rural.  In Connected to Place, Biggar presents a vision that reorients people's daily lives around their neighborhoods, cities and regions. Through place-based living, we can create lasting, regenerative change that addresses our biggest problems while boosting the quality of everyday life.  Most important, Biggar shows us how we can get there with a practical guide to systems change that draws on real-world examples from his research and practice. By reframing our approach to social progress, he outlines the way toward rebuilding connection with nature and local community and revitalizing local and regional economies. Join us as Biggar shares how this is happening and how you can be a part of it here in the Bay Area. About the Speaker Matt Biggar, Ph.D., is a place-based strategy consultant, systems thinker, speaker, writer and university lecturer. He is the principal and founder of Connected to Place, a strategy consulting firm that supports place-based collaboratives, nonprofits, government agencies, and schools with facilitation, strategic planning, and community engagement. Biggar earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University, where his research involved behavioral science, sustainability, transportation and collective impact. He is the author of Connected to Place: Regenerating Nature, Community, and Local Economies through Systems Change (Cornell University Press, 2025) and several published articles in academic journals, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and other outlets. A Transforming Our Region Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: Anne Smith & Matt Biggar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is God's plan for family? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores God's original design for family through Genesis 1:26-28 and Psalm 127:1, revealing how the family is meant to be a place where people experience love, grow in faith, and reflect God's purpose to the world. From marriage and parenting to spiritual legacy and community, discover why family has always been central to God's plan and how healthy homes can shape future generations. Whether your family is flourishing, struggling, blended, single-parent, or different from what you imagined, this message offers encouragement, hope, and practical perspective for taking one step toward a stronger, healthier family built on a foundation that lasts. (08/09/2026)

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We're relaunching Let It Roll by reposting every episode in chronological order by subject matter. In this episode, host Nate Wilcox welcomes back Ned Sublette to continue the discussion about his book "Cuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo." Ned and Nate discuss Louis Moreau Gottschalk, the most popular and important 19th Century American composer who connected New Orleans to Havana. This episode originally dropped in 2023. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letitrollpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let It Roll is proud to be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcast⁠s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/615 http://relay.fm/connected/615 Upgrade* 615 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell to talk about CarPlay on boats and the new version of Pastebot, before useful consumer advice is given about weather stations and network-attached storage. Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell to talk about CarPlay on boats and the new version of Pastebot, before useful consumer advice is given about weather stations and network-attached storage. clean 5459 Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell to talk about CarPlay on boats and the new version of Pastebot, before useful consumer advice is given about weather stations and network-attached storage. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code connected20 Shipaton, from RevenueCat: The world's biggest mobile hackathon for people who actually ship. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade #631: Nessie Beneath the Waves - Relay Google Health Now Syncs With Apple Health - 512 Pixels Garmin's new screen-free fitness tracker doesn't require a subscription | The Verge CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats - MacRumors CarPlay is Coming to… Pontoon Boats — Liss is More More Boats - Robot or Not? #357 - The Incomparable Savvy Navvy Pastebot 3 for Mac Pastebot 3 Doubles Down on Mac Clipboard Automation and Introduces Two New Business Models - MacStories Ambient WS-2000 The 3 Best Home Weather Stations of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter DiskStation® DS925+ | Synology Inc. Synology DS925+ 4-Bay 16TB NAS w/ 4x4TB HAT3300 Hard Drive Bundle OWC ThunderBay 4: Thunderbolt 4-Bay RAID Storage A new Mac mini: I want to believe – Six Colors

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children.  Today I'm joined by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper, authors of the new book Talk to your Boys. We dig into how boys are being shaped by the culture around them, including what they're exposed to online, what they're learning (or not learning) about emotions and connection, and how we as adults can show up in powerful, empathetic ways. This is such a rich, important conversation about masculinity, care, vulnerability, and how to raise boys who grow into connected, kind, emotionally healthy men.   And stay tuned later this summer—we have an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Joanna and Christopher: Joanna: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/byjoannaschroeder/⁠ Christopher: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrhealthteacher/⁠ Talk To Your Boys Book: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoyourboysbook⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.talktoyourboys.com/⁠ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: ⁠@seed.and.sew ⁠ Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: ⁠Take the Quiz⁠ Pre-order ⁠Big Kids, Bigger Feelings⁠ now!  Website: ⁠seedandsew.org⁠ Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: ⁠Ruby Adams⁠ and  ⁠Bensound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOWNLOAD 5 DAYS TO LESS STRESS, MORE SATISFACTION HERE   If you've ever wondered, "How can I lead a team at work or run the parent-teacher organization with confidence, yet feel completely at a loss when my child falls apart?" this conversation is for you.   Many of us were taught to solve problems, push through discomfort, and work harder when something isn't going well. Those instincts build successful careers and meaningful contributions to our families and communities.   But they don't always build deeper connection with our children.   In this episode, Whitney connects with maternal mental health expert Kate Kripke to explore why motherhood asks something entirely different of us. Together they unpack the difference between our achievement brain and our connection brain, why anxiety is often an overwhelmed nervous system rather than a personal failing, and how learning to steady ourselves first changes the way we show up for the people we love most.   Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, standoffs with teenagers, or simply trying to be more present in the middle of a full life, this conversation offers a refreshing alternative to trying harder. You'll leave with a completely different way of thinking about patience, connection, and why the moments you most want to escape are often the ones your child needs you most.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why high-achieving women often struggle most in motherhood The difference between your achievement brain and your connection brain Why your child's meltdown isn't always a problem to solve How your nervous system shapes your parenting more than any script or strategy Why trying harder can actually make anxiety worse What children really need when they're overwhelmed The difference between being physically present and helping your child feel truly seen Practical ways to regulate your nervous system before responding to your child How to recognize when you've slipped into fix-it mode One powerful question that can transform difficult parenting moments   About Kate Kripke Kate Kripke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a specialty certification in Perinatal Mental Health. She is a maternal mental health expert who helps mothers move beyond anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout by strengthening emotional regulation, calming the nervous system, and building deeper, more secure connections with their children.   Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Kate: Instagram | Website | Podcast: Motherhood Uncut

Dr. Michael Milobsky is a board-certified pediatrician, father of seven, and host of the podcast Your Kids Will Be Fine. His practical, reassuring advice empowers families to support their children's physical and emotional well-being with greater confidence. Your Kids Will Be Fine Podcast: https://yourkidswillbefine.com/ Follow Dr. Molibsky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelmilobsky/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child's development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag