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Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that quietly holds a lot of creators back — the belief that your work needs to resonate with everyone. It feels natural. We're wired for connection. We want to be seen, appreciated, recognized. That's human. But when that instinct starts driving your creative decisions, it can pull you further and further away from the very thing that makes your work meaningful in the first place. So here's the truth I want you to hear clearly: You don't need everyone. Not their approval. Not their attention. Not their validation. In fact, trying to get all of that is one of the fastest ways to dilute your voice and disconnect from what matters most. This episode is about what happens when you stop chasing everyone — and start creating from a place that's actually true to you. The Core Idea If you try to make something for everyone, you end up making it for no one. I see this all the time — creators, entrepreneurs, builders of all kinds trying to shape their work so broadly that it appeals to the widest possible audience. And on the surface, that makes sense. More people should mean more opportunity, right? But in practice, the opposite tends to happen. When you aim at everyone: Your message gets softer Your point of view gets less clear Your work becomes harder to connect with Because the things that actually resonate — the things that stick — are specific. They're personal. They come from a real place. The goal isn't to be liked by more people. The goal is to be meaningful to the right people. What You'll Hear in This Episode This is a short, focused episode, but it cuts right to the heart of what matters: Why we're wired to seek approval — and how that instinct can quietly shape our creative decisions The hidden cost of trying to please everyone — and why it leads to weaker work The simple framework for creating work that actually resonates Why authenticity isn't a buzzword — it's a requirement for connection How small audiences can create big impact when the alignment is right Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 01:51 – Why creators feel pressure to be liked by everyone 02:21 – The problem with trying to appeal to everyone 03:22 – Why pleasing everyone leads to weaker results 03:45 – The three-step framework: create, share, repeat 05:01 – Why people can feel whether you love your work 06:19 – Stop looking sideways and start creating from within 07:08 – Why you don't need a massive audience to succeed 08:13 – Finding your people through consistent creation The Shift That Changes Everything There's a subtle but powerful shift at the center of this conversation: Stop trying to get your work liked. Start making work you actually like. That might sound simple, but it's not always easy. Because it requires you to: Trust your own taste Follow your own curiosity Create without immediate validation And that can feel uncomfortable — especially in a world that constantly shows you what everyone else is doing. But here's the thing: People can tell. They can feel when your work is coming from a place of genuine interest, curiosity, and care — versus when it's shaped to chase trends or approval. And over time, that difference compounds. You Don't Need Everyone — You Need the Right Few One of the biggest myths in modern creative culture is that success requires a massive audience. Millions of followers. Huge reach. Constant visibility. But the reality is much more grounded. You don't need thousands of people to love your work. You need a small number of the right people. People who: Understand what you're making Connect with it deeply Care enough to engage, support, and share And those people don't show up all at once. They show up one at a time. Through consistent work. Through honest expression. Through putting something real into the world over and over again. Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to turn this episode into something practical, start here: Where am I trying to please everyone instead of being specific? What kind of work do I actually love making — regardless of response? Am I creating from curiosity, or from approval-seeking? Who are the "right people" for my work? What would I make if I stopped worrying about being liked? A Simple Practice If this idea resonates, here's something you can do right away: Make one thing this week that you genuinely care about Don't optimize it for reach Don't shape it for approval Just make it true to you Then share it. Not because everyone will like it — but because the right people might. And that's how this works. Final Thought The more you try to be everything to everyone, the harder it is to be anything meaningful at all. So stop chasing the crowd. Start making what matters to you. Share it. Repeat. You don't need everyone. You just need your people.

From Public School to Homeschool: Managing Downtime Without ScreensPulling your child from public school can feel freeing… and a little terrifying.Because here's what no one tells you:Homeschool doesn't take six hours a day.It might only take one or two.So what do you do with the rest of the time — especially when your child is used to constant structure, stimulation, and full-day schedules?In this episode, I'm talking directly to the mama transitioning from public school to homeschool — especially with little ones at home. We'll cover:Why downtime isn't dangerousHow to manage screen time without daily battlesWhy boredom is actually a skillHow to build simple afternoon rhythmsAnd how to confidently say no to constant entertainmentWe'll also talk about winter months, outdoor time, and why the quote “There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing” might need to become your new homeschool motto.If you're worried your child will just ask for TV all day… this episode will give you practical tools and a calmer mindset.Because homeschool isn't about filling every minute.It's about building capable, creative, connected kids.And sometimes that starts with letting them be bored.

As a six-year-old exploring the woods alone, Dan Sullivan discovered that freedom plus responsibility creates confidence, creativity, and self-trust. In this episode, he connects that childhood experience to the way entrepreneurs grow today—by choosing freedom over fear, embracing intelligent risk, and creating environments where exploration and imagination can thrive.​Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:The kind of childhood freedom Dan was given to explore on his own.How that early freedom directly connects to how he created and continually expands The Strategic Coach® Program.Why it might seem like the world is more dangerous for children than it used to be. Show Notes: Giving a child room to explore something a bit risky teaches them to take responsibility for their own safety and choices.​When parents are ruled by fear, they overprotect their children and tightly organize every activity, unintentionally blocking growth.​Constant surveillance and control erode a child's sense of freedom and make independent decision-making feel dangerous instead of natural. Being trusted to “go into the woods” on your own is an early version of entrepreneurial freedom: you decide, you act, and you own the consequences.​Making up your own fun in unsupervised environments trains the same imagination entrepreneurs later use to invent offerings, markets, and business models.​Today's world isn't objectively more dangerous than it was 75 years ago, but 24/7 media makes rare tragedies feel constant and personal.​Dan's parents made a conscious decision to tolerate risk in exchange for developing a strong, independent, and confident mind.​That parental mindset mirrors great entrepreneurial leadership: you protect against true catastrophe but don't smother initiative with control. Overprotective environments create compliant rule followers, while freedom with responsibility creates self-managing value creators.

Building a successful business can be an exciting, energizing, and deeply rewarding experience. But it often comes with unexpected lessons. In this episode, Eric shares three pivotal moments that profoundly shaped his entrepreneurial journey. If you're an entrepreneur building, growing, or scaling a business, these insights will help you understand why you must stop trying to do everything yourself and, instead, start leading and building structured systems that will allow your business to grow. A Trap In the early years of building a business, success can feel exciting and validating. However, when the business owner tries to do too much personally without delegating or implementing systems, success can quickly become exhausting. Constant pressure, no real time off, and daily operational issues can turn growth into a trap rather than an advantage. The Bottleneck Without structure and delegation, the business owner becomes a bottleneck in the company. The turning point comes when the owner finally realizes that instead of building the business around themselves, they must create a business that can scale, with proper systems, structure, and the right people in place. A Stressful Situation One project nearly put Eric's company out of business when a trusted industry contact claimed to have access to sought-after FIFA World Cup tickets. After Eric's client wired the money and he transferred the funds, it became clear the tickets likely did not exist. After weeks of intense work, Eric ultimately secured the tickets and delivered the project successfully. That experience exposed just how fragile his business was without proper checks, verification, and systems in place. Reality Check A wake-up moment often occurs for business owners when an opportunity arises to sell their business. Many owners believe their company is worth far more than what buyers are actually willing to pay. Passion, creativity, reputation, and great clients feel incredibly valuable to the person who built the business. However, buyers tend to evaluate companies with an entirely different set of criteria. What Buyers Actually Evaluate Buyers tend to focus on recurring revenue, systems, leadership, and consider whether the owner is a bottleneck or if they have a trusted team already in place. They also examine client diversification and the overall structure of the business. Those elements determine how sustainable and scalable the business truly is, which ultimately influences its valuation. Wake-Up Moments Wake-up moments are essential for business owners to become psychologically open to change. Before experiencing wake-up moments, advice about systems, structure, strategy, or leadership tends to feel abstract to most business owners. After a wake-up moment, however, they usually become far more receptive to rebuilding aspects of their company and ensuring the right systems are in place. The Cycle Many Business Owners Experience The entrepreneurial journey often begins with excitement. While building something new, the business grows, clients are happy, and the reputation increases. Over time, however, complications arise, and the business owner becomes overwhelmed. Eventually, they realize that the business model and structure must change for the company to move forward. Evolving The next phase of the business requires a stronger structure, clearer strategy, leadership evolution, and delegation. Most importantly, it requires a change in the owner's mindset. For that to happen, business owners must stop trying to handle everything themselves and start building a structured business that can operate effectively. Mentors and Coaches Investing in personal and professional growth helps entrepreneurs to avoid repeating the same patterns and reach the next stage of their journey. Talking to successful and experienced business owners can make an enormous difference. Mentors and coaches help entrepreneurs see what needs to change in their business and how to move forward. Building a Business The goal of every entrepreneur should be to move from constantly reacting and solving problems to running a structured company with proper systems and leadership in place. When business owners are no longer the bottleneck, they can finally build a business that is stronger, more valuable, and better positioned for long-term success. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter  

If you listened to last week's episode, you know this series isn't about demonizing the internet or pretending we can all move to the woods. That would be nice sometimes— real life gets exhausting. Uncomfortable. Hard. Confusing. But also, it is soooooooo good and so sweet— and my fear? That we miss so much of that. Not because we aren't “spiritual enough” or because our faith is lacking; it is simply due to a lack of awareness.Online isn't the enemy.Constant availability is.When we live perpetually “on,” something in us begins to thin out—our awareness, our presence, our capacity to receive what God is actually doing right in front of us.**More in-depth notes and outlines on https://cleerelystated.substack.com/

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training How are you protecting yourself from the real risk of owner burnout? Agency owners often burn out because they built a business that depends entirely on them. Today's featured guest is a former agency owner turned AI SaaS founder. He'll unpack what really caused his agency collapse, what he learned from it, and how he rebuilt from a completely different role. Austin Armstrong is the owner of Syllaby, a tool for social media marketing that helps users create their very own realistic digital clone to personalize their marketing efforts, allowing them to forge a deeper connection with their audience. Austin spent over a decade in the agency world, working his way up from intern to running an agency before launching his own. For a while, it worked, until the cracks appeared. His agency was built around organic marketing and heavily centered on his personal brand. High months meant hiring fast. Low months meant wondering if payroll would clear. When a few large clients (that accounted for about 60% of monthly revenue) churned, the instability became unbearable. So Austin made his tech pivot and moved to starting Syllaby, which also came with a role pivot. More recently, he just released his first book Virality and is the co-founder of the upcoming AI marketing World conference. In this episode, we'll discuss: From agency failure to early AI adopter Why the founder bottleneck is emotional The founder evolution model AI exposes weaknesses Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Making the Decision to Be an Early Adopter When he started Syllaby, Austin could already see the writing on the wall with AI. He was already not happy navigating the agency world, so the question was, "Do I want to place a bet as an early adopter of this technology? Potentially cannibalizing my own agency?" He spoke with several clients and business owners and came to the conclusion that most people hire an agency because they know they need to create content to be relevant, but didn't know how to pick the right topics, and in many cases didn't want to be on camera. They needed help staying consistent and accountable. Some of them don't even have the money to hire an agency, but still have a message and an expertise to share. So Austin started to look for ways to automate those processes using AI. The Founder Bottleneck Is Emotional Before It's Operational The emotional weight of the unraveling of Austin's agency was real. Nightmares about client complaints. Constant vigilance. Inability to disconnect. Eventually, he decided to make a bet on AI and launched Syllaby, an AI-powered content platform designed to automate much of what agencies manually execute, from topic discovery to scripting to publishing. Now, looking back, he sees his agency's failure came from several mistakes. It wasn't bad marketing or lack of demand. It was structural dependency. The agency relied on: His personal brand His client relationships His decision-making His emotional capacity When large clients churned, revenue collapsed because concentration risk hadn't been designed out of the model. When delivery required nuance, he couldn't step away because "he stirred the pot." This is the Operator trap. The Founder Evolution Model Most founders believe they own an agency. In reality, the agency owns them. What is supposed to happen as your agency evolves is that your role in it evolves as follows: Operator → Manager → Architect → CEO → Owner At the Operator level: Sales depends on you. Delivery depends on you. Escalations go to you. Pricing goes through you. And when you focus on one area, another suffers. Systems Create Freedom But They Also Create Identity Shifts As the owner, being needed feels good and letting go feels disorienting. Austin acknowledged this tension. In his agency, clients wanted him. Even with SOPs, some work required nuance. Some of it was ego. Some of it was positioning. Some of it was hiring the wrong people in the wrong seats. Having learned his lesson, things look very different in his SaaS company, where he can rely on strong partners, defined ownership, AI-supported workflows, and clear decision rights. Now he can disappear for two weeks, go skiing with family, speak at events, and the business doesn't break. AI Exposes Weakness All over the industry owners agree that AI isn't replacing strong agencies. It's exposing weak ones. At Syllaby, Austin has integrated AI so much is hard to think where he DOESN'T use it. He automates what many agencies sell manually: SEO-based topic discovery Script generation Video creation Scheduling and publishing For smaller businesses, this lowers the barrier to entry. For agencies, it creates leverage. Which tool are owners using? This varies from time to time. What you should be doing is testing them all out to see which ones work better for you, as well as creating a brief with all the information you'll need in case you decide to migrate to a different tool. Jason calls this his "AI Operating Brief", a master document loaded with: Company positioning Customer data Success stories CRM insights Transcripts Strategic principles Once embedded into AI tools, it eliminates repetitive context-setting and removes founder bottlenecks. Austin does something similar with what he calls his "Austin Codex", years of content, frameworks, and intellectual property housed inside AI models. The result is institutional memory without constant founder involvement. Time Audits Reveal the Hidden Ceiling Austin is a big fan of the full-time audit exercise: For one to two weeks, document: Every task Start and end times Whether it's mandatory or optional Your enjoyment level The dollar value of your time The outcome is uncomfortable. Once you're done, you'll see which $10 tasks eating $1,000/hour time, the emotional drain disguised as "important work", and the distractions masquerading as urgency. He outsourced email management, calendar coordination, travel booking — all consolidated into a daily executive summary delivered where he actually spends time. Not because he can't do it, but because he shouldn't. The bigger lesson: you don't scale an agency… you outgrow your role. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

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Patrick rebuilt his health gradually, moving toward an animal-based, carnivore-informed way of eating, alongside a very different approach to movement, recovery, and nervous system health. Not out of ideology or rebellion, but because it worked when everything else hadn't. Today, in his 50s, Patrick feels physically stronger, mentally clearer, and more grounded than he did decades earlier. What often resonates most with people isn't the dietary shift itself, but the human side of the story, the resistance to change, the fear of letting go, and the quiet discipline required to rebuild from scratch. Social: IG: @functional.healthcoach TikTok: @functional.healthcoach YouTube: @functionalhealthcoaching Web: https://patrickalexander.coach Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:29 Introduction 05:34 Diving's effect on body weight 10:12 Health revelation sparks vegan journey 12:07 Pioneering green juice revolution 16:37 Keto diet and health insights 19:38 Diet and food impact reflections 22:45 Bone broth and fatty cuts 25:37 Carnivore diet health transformation 29:46 Carnivore and fitness performance 31:07 Diet, recovery, and homeostasis 34:09 Constant snacking to stay energized 39:25 Health awareness and dietary disconnect 40:20 Island carnivore community formation 45:34 Veganism and thai culture 48:09 Handling criticism with patience Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

For much of my early life, anxiety felt like background noise I couldn't turn off. Constant worry. Worst-case scenarios playing on a loop. Fear creeping into decisions that shouldn't have been that hard.Before I really met Jesus, I thought that was just how I was wired. Some people are anxious. I was one of them.But here's what I've come to know: anxiety is not your identity. It's a battle, and battles can be won.The LieThe enemy isn't just trying to make you anxious. He's trying to make you believe that anxious is who you are. There's a difference.Once you accept the lie that you'll always feel this way — that anxiety is just your personality, your lot, your cross to bear — you stop fighting it. You build your life around managing it instead of overcoming it. And that's exactly where he wants you.But that's not what God says about you.What the Word SaysPhilippians 4:6–7 is one of the most powerful scriptures I've held onto through seasons of anxiety. Paul writes — "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."Notice what he doesn't say. He doesn't say stop feeling anxious by trying harder. He says bring it to God — in prayer, with thanksgiving — and let His peace do the guarding.That became my weapon. Every time anxious thoughts crept in, I didn't try to think my way out. I prayed my way through. I spoke the Word out loud. And the peace that followed wasn't something I manufactured — it was something I received.Second Timothy 1:7 makes it plain — God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. That means anxiety is not from Him. It doesn't belong to you. And you have the authority to reject it.Isaiah 41:10 adds the promise — "Do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and help you." His help isn't reserved for people who have it all together. It's for you, right now, in the middle of whatever you're carrying.Your Feelings Are Real — But They Are Not FinalAnxiety thrives in tomorrow. In the what-ifs. In every worst-case scenario your mind can construct about things that haven't happened yet.Jesus speaks directly to that in Matthew 6:34 — don't worry about tomorrow, because today has enough of its own. Your job is to seek Him now, trust Him now, bring it to Him now.Your feelings are real. I'm not dismissing them. But real doesn't mean permanent, and real doesn't mean true. You are not an anxious person trying to get free. You are already free — because of what Jesus did — and anxiety is a lie that hasn't caught up to that truth yet.Psalm 34:4 says — "I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." That same deliverance is available to you.Read the rest at: https://open.substack.com/pub/litwithprayer/p/the-lie-you-will-always-be-anxious?r=5sajy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Body Positivity, Speedos & Content Creation with Zac Goes Places In this episode of the Brief Talk Podcast, UNB Tim sits down with Zac (Zac Goes Places) — a travel-loving content creator based in Orlando who mixes body positivity, swimwear confidence, and a little thirst-trap fun into his social media presence.   What started as a personal journey toward confidence turned into a powerful message that every body deserves to feel good in what they wear — including Speedos. Zac shares how he went from never posting a shirtless photo to becoming a content creator encouraging others to embrace their bodies and take risks in life. This conversation covers everything from Andrew Christian being a gateway brand, to the realities of content creation, social media algorithms, and body image in the gay community. And yes… there are plenty of Speedo stories. ⸻ In This Episode Zac's Background • Orlando-based content creator focused on travel, LGBTQ life, and social media content • Shares adventures around Florida, theme parks, cruise ships, and nightlife • Mixes travel content with underwear and swimwear confidence The First Pair of “Gay Underwear” Zac talks about discovering Andrew Christian underwear as a closeted teen and how the brand served as a gateway into the world of sexy underwear for many gay men. Because let's be honest… A lot of us had that moment discovering underwear that made us feel confident. ⸻ The Reality of Content Creation Zac breaks down what many people don't see: • Editing photos and videos • Constant posting to feed the algorithm • Managing multiple social platforms • The time and financial investment behind content Content creation may look simple, but there's a lot of work behind every post. ⸻ From Self-Doubt to Body Positivity One of the most powerful parts of the episode is Zac's body positivity journey. After quitting a toxic corporate job and hitting a personal low point, Zac decided to take control of his health and confidence. He set a goal to lose weight and eventually wear a Speedo publicly — something he had never done before. When he finally posted his first Speedo photo online, the response was overwhelming. Thousands of views and messages from people saying: “You inspired me to post my Speedo photo too.” That moment helped Zac realize something powerful: Every body is a Speedo body. ⸻ Swim Briefs & Confidence Zac and Tim talk about: • The comfort of swim briefs • Wearing Speedos beyond the pool • Finding brands that balance comfort and style • Why more men should try them Because once you find the right pair… You may never go back. ⸻ Living Life Without Waiting One of the biggest takeaways from this episode: Stop waiting. Whether it's wearing Speedos, traveling, creating content, or chasing your goals — life is too short to hold yourself back. As Zac says: “We only get one life. If it's not hurting anyone, just do it.” ⸻ Follow Zac You can find Zac across social media at: @ZacGoesPlaces Instagram Twitter / X BlueSky Patreon Snapchat JustForFans All of Zac's links can be found through his social media bio. ⸻ Final Thoughts This episode is a reminder that confidence isn't about hitting some imaginary “perfect body.” It's about owning who you are right now. Whether you're rocking boxers, briefs, thongs, or Speedos… Wear what makes you feel good. ⸻ Support UNB If you enjoy the podcast, please support the platforms that make it possible. Follow UNB Instagram https://instagram.com/unbblog BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/unbtim Twitter/X https://twitter.com/unbblog Reddit https://reddit.com/r/unbstoreandblog ⸻ Visit the UNB Store Shop great brands and support the podcast: https://unbstore.com ⸻ UNB Affiliate Links Ergowear https://www.ergowear.com International Jock https://www.internationaljock.com BodyAware https://www.bodyaware.com Candyman https://www.unbstore.com Xtremen https://www.unbstore.com ⸻ Listen to More Brief Talk Podcast You can find the Brief Talk Podcast on: • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • YouTube • and everywhere you listen to podcasts ⸻ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review. And remember: Confidence looks good on everyone.

Exposure is not a bad thing. I put myself out there every day with this show and across social media because visibility matters. But I also learned that too much exposure can start to dilute your authority. For about 16 months, I was live streaming every morning across multiple platforms. That level of consistency gave me visibility, but it also came with a trade off. Everything in life has an opportunity cost, and sometimes the very thing that builds attention can slowly weaken your signal. In this episode, I explain how prolonged exposure can change the way people perceive your authority, and why you have to be intentional about how often and where you show up. The goal is not just to be seen. The goal is to maintain a strong signal. Show Notes: [03:54]#1 Constant access erodes perceived leverage. [10:16]#2 Live formats reward reaction. [15:33]#3 Not all visibility compounds. [22:31] Recap Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind  This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

The industry changes, but the core challenges of running a dental practice remain remarkably consistent. In this foundational episode of The Millionaire Dentist, hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman pull back the curtain on how Four Quadrants Advisory has spent over 22 years helping practice owners master the business side of dentistry.We move past the transactional "quick fixes" and dive into what it actually takes to build a life-changing financial strategy. If you've ever felt like the "business" part of your practice is a second full-time job you didn't sign up for, this episode is your roadmap to taking back control.Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for infoFacebook: Four Quadrants AdvisoryInstagram: @fourquadrantsadvisoryLinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

What happens when you achieve the success you've been chasing… and still feel lost and burned out?In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Ayda Shabanz, a woman who built a $10 million property portfolio by 30 and exited multiple businesses by 40, yet found herself confronting something few people talk about: the emotional cost of success.Ayda's story didn't begin with privilege. From leaving home at 14 to building global businesses, Ayda shares the survival mindset behind her success, the hidden cost of high achievement, and how she's redefining wealth through health, peace, and purpose.We also talk about our recent personal experiences with INUSpheresis, a cutting-edge blood filtration therapy designed to remove toxins, inflammation, and microplastics from the body, and its impact on our overall health and well-being. What you'll get out of this episode… The hidden psychological cost of high achievementWhy so many successful women feel empty after “making it”How survival mindset can drive entrepreneurial successThe identity crisis that often follows a major business exitHow chronic stress can lead to inflammation and autoimmune issuesWhat is INUSpheresis detox therapy and its impactWhy true wealth has nothing to do with moneyConnect with Ayda WEB / https://theayam.com IG / https://www.instagram.com/aydashabanz Learn more about INUSpheresis at Dr. Ozone ClinicUse code BRAVE for 10% WEB / https://drozoneclinic.ae IG / https://www.instagram.com/dr.ozone  This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Start Your Transformation Now  In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim Fortin explores one of the most overlooked forces shaping our lives: the fear of silence. Inspired by watching visitors in Sedona bury their faces in their phones rather than soak in the stunning surroundings, Jim dives into the science behind why we're addicted not to our devices, but to avoiding ourselves — unpacking dopamine loops, variable rewards, and how constant scrolling has become a tool for escaping self-reflection.  Jim reveals that the average person spends just three minutes a day in genuine self-reflection yet two and a half hours on social media. That imbalance isn't just a time problem — it's an identity problem. Every major spiritual tradition, from Buddhism to shamanism, points to silence not as a practice but as a natural state of being. The noise of our devices keeps us living on the outside, cut off from the authentic power within. This episode is a call to stop running and start listening — to yourself. Jim offers one simple, powerful challenge that can begin your transformation today. What You'll Discover in This Episode:  (00:00) The phone addiction hiding in plain sight — Jim opens with a striking scene in Sedona and reveals that our phone obsession isn't about devices — it's about avoiding the silence and depth of our own inner world.  (05:51) Dopamine, doom scrolling, and the slot machine in your pocket — Jim breaks down the brain science of variable rewards and why we're wired to keep scrolling, chasing the next dopamine hit the same way a gambler pulls a lever.  (11:09) Silence triggers the default mode network — Why the brain literally interprets stillness as danger, and how burying ourselves in social media is a way to sidestep self-reflection, anxiety, and unresolved emotions.  (18:24) Social media steals your soulful identity — Constant stimulation keeps us trapped in a 3D external identity, disconnected from the higher, more powerful essence of who we truly are.  (25:30) Every spiritual tradition points to silence — From Buddhism to shamanism, the path to wisdom and transformation has always run through stillness — not apps, algorithms, or content.  (32:00) The 60-second practice that starts it all — Jim's practical challenge: before you scroll, pause for one minute and notice what arises — because what surfaces in that silence is exactly what you've been avoiding.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  You are not addicted to your phone — you are addicted to avoiding yourself. Every scroll is a retreat from your own power and wisdom. The silence you've been running from isn't empty; it's full — full of the answers your analytical mind can never find. The next time you reach for your phone, pause for 60 seconds. The discomfort that rises isn't a signal to scroll. It's an invitation to evolve. Stop digging the hole. Get quiet. The power you've been seeking externally has been inside you all along.  Let's Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 

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Everyone keeps saying the same thing: "The economy is bad. Clients aren't spending." But are they really? In this bold and eye-opening episode of the CEO Glow Show, Sheila Bella challenges the biggest myth circulating in the beauty industry today. She explains why clients are still spending thousands on luxury experiences, skincare, travel, and beauty—and why being the most affordable provider in your market might actually be the reason you're struggling to book premium clients. Sheila breaks down the psychology of premium buyers, the neuroscience of trust and certainty, and how your marketing signals can either attract luxury clients or repel them. If you've been discounting, panic posting, or questioning your prices, this episode will completely change the way you position your brand. This conversation is about stepping into authority, shifting your nervous system, and building a beauty business that signals confidence, stability, and premium value. 5 Key Points From This Episode The problem isn't the economy—it's positioning. Clients are still spending money; they're just choosing providers who signal certainty and trust. Premium buyers are risk sensitive, not price sensitive. High-income clients care more about avoiding mistakes than saving money. Desperation marketing pushes luxury clients away. Constant discounts, giveaways, and last-minute openings can signal instability. Luxury is psychological. Premium positioning is communicated through tone, confidence, and clarity—not just branding. Start acting like the brand you want to become. Position your business today as the future version you're building toward.

Pi Day is March 14, due to its 3.14 notation.  This week on the Buf, we discuss all things pi-related, including interesting pie words, the history of the precision of estimates of pi, how to think about radians, and why thinking about a different circle constant (namely tau := 2*pi) might help get your head around some of these ideas.#pi #pie #piday #tauday #3.14 #6.28 #shepherdspie #magpie #rupee #pious #piety #pilot #prirate #piracy #pioneer #pythagoras #pylon #pyre #pyrotechnics #pyrite #foolsgold #matheducation #rationalnumbers #irrationalnumbers #transcendentalnumbers #kingsolomon #ZuChongzhi #unitcircle #circle #hexagon #cauchysintegralformula #gaussiandensity #fourierseries #stirlingsapproximation #maxwellsequation #plancksconstant #rootsofunity #piiswrong #BobPalais #taumanifesto #michaelhartl #march14 #june28 #seekthegood #bufnagle*****As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com*****As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast. As such, some of you have asked how you can help out. Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagleOn this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that. Any little bit really helps! Thank you in advance!!!

Are you constantly busy in your business but still feel like you're not making real progress? Many entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners spend their days responding to emails, handling minor issues, and jumping from task to task. By the end of the week, they are exhausted — yet the business hasn't truly moved forward. In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor breaks down one of the biggest hidden problems in entrepreneurship: being busy without being productive. Most business owners do not struggle with motivation or work ethic. In fact, the opposite is true. They work incredibly hard. The real challenge is misdirected effort — spending time on tasks that feel important but don't actually grow the business. If you want to grow faster, increase revenue, and build a company that scales, you must learn how to separate activity from progress. This episode introduces a simple but powerful framework that helps business owners identify what truly moves the needle — and what is quietly wasting their time. Whether you're running a startup, managing a growing company, or trying to scale your current operation, this conversation will help you rethink how you approach your daily workload and leadership priorities. If you've ever ended the week thinking, "I worked nonstop, but did anything actually move forward?" — this episode is for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode ✔ Why being busy is often the biggest productivity trap in business ✔ The difference between working hard and creating real growth ✔ Why most entrepreneurs spend too much time reacting instead of leading ✔ The three questions that can instantly refocus your week ✔ How to identify the activities that actually grow your company ✔ Why protecting your time is one of the most important leadership skills ✔ How successful founders prioritize differently than overwhelmed owners ✔ The simple mindset shift that can dramatically improve business progress The Busy Business Owner Trap Many entrepreneurs fall into the same pattern. Their days are filled with: • Emails and messages • Operational problems • Small fires that constantly appear • Meetings that may not be necessary • Minor details that feel urgent • Notifications pulling them in every direction These tasks feel productive because they require action. But they rarely drive real business growth. The truth is: If everything feels urgent, nothing is truly important. Without a clear system for prioritization, business owners often spend the majority of their time maintaining the business instead of growing it. The 3 Questions That Can Refocus Your Entire Week One of the most powerful leadership habits is asking the right questions. Instead of reacting to every issue, Trevor and Troy share a simple framework that helps owners regain control of their priorities. Every week, ask yourself: 1. What actually grows the business? These are activities like: • Sales conversations • Strategic partnerships • Marketing campaigns • Hiring great people • Building scalable systems • Improving customer experience These actions directly impact revenue, growth, and long-term success. 2. What only maintains the business? Some work is necessary but does not drive growth. Examples include: • Administrative tasks • Scheduling • Internal communication • Operations management • Routine updates and reporting These things keep the business functioning, but they are not the primary growth drivers. 3. What should I stop doing entirely? This is where the biggest breakthroughs happen. Many business owners are spending valuable time on tasks that: • Someone else could handle • Don't significantly impact results • Exist because of perfectionism • Are distractions disguised as productivity The reality is that many founders are stuck doing $10-an-hour work while $1,000 decisions wait. The 80/20 Rule of Business Success A core principle discussed in this episode is the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule. In most businesses: 20% of your efforts produce 80% of your results. The challenge is identifying that 20% and protecting it. Successful entrepreneurs do not simply work harder. They work more intentionally. They protect time for: • Strategic thinking • Sales and revenue generation • Building partnerships • Leadership and culture • Long-term planning • Creating systems that scale These are the activities that separate busy owners from successful leaders. Why Focus Is a Competitive Advantage In today's business world, distractions are everywhere. Notifications, emails, social media, constant communication, and operational noise can easily consume an entire day. But the companies that grow the fastest are not run by the busiest founders. They are run by the most focused leaders. Focus allows you to: • Move faster than competitors • Make better decisions • Allocate resources more effectively • Scale systems that actually work • Build a company with long-term stability When your priorities are clear, your business begins to move forward with far more momentum. A Challenge for Business Owners If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in constant activity, try this simple challenge. At the beginning of the week, ask yourself: "What is the one thing that will move my business forward more than anything else?" Not five things. Not a giant list. Just one priority. Then structure your week around making meaningful progress on that one goal. Over time, this discipline compounds and leads to massive results. Subscribe to SoTellUs Time If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing strategy, and business growth, make sure to subscribe to the SoTellUs Time channel. Trevor and Troy Howard share real-world insights from building companies, helping businesses grow, and developing systems that create lasting success. You'll learn practical strategies you can apply immediately to improve your business, leadership, and productivity. 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In this week's episode, Dennis Jernigan shares the story behind his song,  “Constant Praise”,  from the recording, Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 2." That mp3 is available at https://dennisjernigan.com/store/product.php?c=24&p=2385    Daily Devotions for Kingdom Seekers, Vol. 3 is available at https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Devotions-Kingdom-Seekers-Vol-ebook/dp/B081K8TZLX Check out my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/DennisJernigan and read through the various tiers of support and discover the myriad of benefits you will receive based on the level of support you choose. If you're willing, go ahead and sign up!

In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Bill Gates revisited his controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging that meeting with the convicted sex offender was "a huge mistake." However, Gates's admission of “foolishness” rings hollow to critics, who question why such a highly intelligent and influential figure would repeatedly associate with Epstein, even after his criminal history was publicly known. Gates claimed he engaged with Epstein in hopes of advancing global health philanthropy, yet no tangible benefits emerged from these meetings, raising concerns about his judgment and motivations. Critics argue that Gates's wealth and power afforded him ample resources to explore other philanthropic avenues without involving a figure as toxic as Epstein.Additionally, Gates's attempts to downplay the personal fallout from his ties to Epstein invite further skepticism. Reports suggest that Epstein tried to exploit their acquaintance by threatening to expose an alleged affair involving Gates, adding a layer of complexity to the narrative. Gates's repeated meetings with Epstein—despite his then-wife Melinda French Gates expressing discomfort—cast doubt on his sincerity and decision-making. His efforts to frame the relationship as a lapse in judgment fail to address the broader implications of why someone in his position would disregard ethical concerns for potential personal or professional gain. This relationship has left a lingering stain on Gates's reputation, with critics questioning whether his contrition comes from genuine regret or the need to repair his public image.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bill Gates Addresses His Friendship with Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein: ‘I Was Foolish'

In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Bill Gates revisited his controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging that meeting with the convicted sex offender was "a huge mistake." However, Gates's admission of “foolishness” rings hollow to critics, who question why such a highly intelligent and influential figure would repeatedly associate with Epstein, even after his criminal history was publicly known. Gates claimed he engaged with Epstein in hopes of advancing global health philanthropy, yet no tangible benefits emerged from these meetings, raising concerns about his judgment and motivations. Critics argue that Gates's wealth and power afforded him ample resources to explore other philanthropic avenues without involving a figure as toxic as Epstein.Additionally, Gates's attempts to downplay the personal fallout from his ties to Epstein invite further skepticism. Reports suggest that Epstein tried to exploit their acquaintance by threatening to expose an alleged affair involving Gates, adding a layer of complexity to the narrative. Gates's repeated meetings with Epstein—despite his then-wife Melinda French Gates expressing discomfort—cast doubt on his sincerity and decision-making. His efforts to frame the relationship as a lapse in judgment fail to address the broader implications of why someone in his position would disregard ethical concerns for potential personal or professional gain. This relationship has left a lingering stain on Gates's reputation, with critics questioning whether his contrition comes from genuine regret or the need to repair his public image.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bill Gates Addresses His Friendship with Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein: ‘I Was Foolish'

In a world shaped by outrage and constant commentary, the Christian calling is different. Drawing on Scripture, the Desert Fathers, and the theology of St. Gregory Palamas, this homily explores why Christians must learn to speak in ways that build up rather than tear down. Sometimes the most faithful response is simply silence. --- Homily Notes: St. Gregory Palamas "Let Us Be Quiet" There are moments when the most truthful response a human being can give … is silence. What do you meet in silence? On Holy Saturday, during the First Resurrection service, we sing these words: "Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and in fear and trembling stand; for the King of kings and Lord of lords comes forth, to be slain, to give Himself as food to the faithful." Why should we be silent in the presence of God? Sometimes the reason is shame. When we see the goodness of God clearly, we recognize the ways we have failed Him. The proper response is not words of justification. It is silence. Sometimes the reason is gratitude. For those who have received God's gift of redemption through Christ, there is nothing we could say that would adequately express it. Sometimes the reason is relief. For those who have wearied themselves trying to do good in service to God, there is comfort in knowing that our efforts have not been in vain. The burden becomes light because God is real. Sometimes the reason is simply rationality. What could we possibly say that would improve the intellectual profundity of the moment? Remember St. Peter at the Transfiguration. He sees the glory of Christ and immediately begins talking: "Lord, let us build three tents…" But Scripture gently reminds us that he did not know what he was saying.  This teaches us that sometimes silence is the only reasonable response. It also teaches us that the most profound experience of silence is simply awe. It is like standing in the sun after a long cold winter and feeling its warmth. You do not analyze the sun. You stand in it. But silence does not come naturally to us. Spiritually speaking, the opposite of silence is not just sound. The opposite of silence is distraction. Noise. Talking. Constant reaction. And today one of the loudest places in our lives is not the street. It is our phones. Social media trains us to respond instantly to everything. Every opinion must be expressed. Every disagreement must be answered. Every irritation must be broadcast. But the spiritual life teaches something very different. Sometimes the holiest thing you can do… is not to respond. Sometimes holiness means closing the app and being quiet. This struggle with speech is not new. The Desert Fathers understood this deeply. A brother asked Abba Pambo whether it was good to praise one's neighbor, and the old man said: "It is better to be silent." And if that is true about praise, how much more true it is when we are tempted to criticize or attack our neighbor [or even some rando on the internet]? Another brother asked Abba Poemen: "Is it better to speak or to be silent?" And the old man replied: "The man who speaks for God's sake does well; but the man who is silent for God's sake also does well." Scripture says something similar: "Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." (Proverbs 17:28) Or as Mark Twain later put it: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." But Christian silence is not just about avoiding foolish words. It is about growing out of our sin and toward divinity. And here we must be honest with ourselves. We see easily when other people speak with anger, bitterness, sarcasm, or cruelty. But we rarely notice when we do the same thing. It is a bit like bad breath: [pause] We notice it quickly in other people, but we may not realize when it is our own. So here is a simple rule many of us were taught as children: "If you cannot say something nice, do not say anything at all." That may sound simple. But it contains real wisdom. Before speaking, ask yourself: Will what I am about to say build up the person I am speaking to? This is not about sugar-coating reality. This is not about pretending evil is good or giving evil a pass. Rather, it is about learning to speak in a way that builds up rather than tears down—so that we become pastors and priests rather than pundits and prosecutors. There are already plenty of prosecutors. What the world needs are pastors.   And that is precisely what we are called to be as the Royal Priesthood. But we need to acquire silence so that we might receive and share grace in this calling. Abba Arsenius said: "I have often repented of speaking, but never of remaining silent." And if you are not sure whether a word would be useful? And how could you be sure?  Do you really know their heart? Do you know their struggles? Do you know their intentions? We so easily judge the surface of another person's life without knowing the weight they carry. So if we are not sure whether speaking would be useful—and we should always have our doubts—perhaps the best thing for us to do is simply be quiet. Because silence is not just the absence of words. It is the space where the heart begins to hear God.--- This is only the first step in the way of silence.  But we must start somewhere: Speak less. Listen more. Use words to build up rather than tear down. Over time, something begins to change inside us. Silence creates space. And in that space we begin to notice something we had missed before. The presence of God. A brother once came to Abba Moses at Scetis and asked him for a word. The old man said: "Go, sit in your cell, and your cell will teach you everything." Silence becomes a teacher. Stillness becomes a teacher. And this is exactly what St. Gregory Palamas teaches us. He reminds us that the knowledge of God is not reached by noise or argument, but through hesychia — holy stillness — the quieting of the mind and heart so that the light of God may be known. Not because we have earned it. But because we have finally become quiet enough to notice Him. And this is why the Church calls us to spiritual silence in the Divine Liturgy. In a few moments we will stand again before the altar. The King of Kings will come forth. Not in thunder. Not in spectacle. But in bread and wine that become His Body and Blood. And so the Church says again, through the hymn of Holy Saturday; "Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and in fear and trembling stand." Let us quiet our minds. Let us quiet our tongues. Let us quiet our hearts. So that we may stand before the Lord of glory… and receive Him with awe. And so the Church teaches us again what the saints have always taught: let us be quiet. If we learn this lesson well, we may discover that what waits for us in that silence is not emptiness at all… but the living presence of God.  And that silence, and that Presence, slowly shape us into the likeness of Christ.

Anxiety: Is my constant avoiding of people social anxiety? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Bill Gates revisited his controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging that meeting with the convicted sex offender was "a huge mistake." However, Gates's admission of “foolishness” rings hollow to critics, who question why such a highly intelligent and influential figure would repeatedly associate with Epstein, even after his criminal history was publicly known. Gates claimed he engaged with Epstein in hopes of advancing global health philanthropy, yet no tangible benefits emerged from these meetings, raising concerns about his judgment and motivations. Critics argue that Gates's wealth and power afforded him ample resources to explore other philanthropic avenues without involving a figure as toxic as Epstein.Additionally, Gates's attempts to downplay the personal fallout from his ties to Epstein invite further skepticism. Reports suggest that Epstein tried to exploit their acquaintance by threatening to expose an alleged affair involving Gates, adding a layer of complexity to the narrative. Gates's repeated meetings with Epstein—despite his then-wife Melinda French Gates expressing discomfort—cast doubt on his sincerity and decision-making. His efforts to frame the relationship as a lapse in judgment fail to address the broader implications of why someone in his position would disregard ethical concerns for potential personal or professional gain. This relationship has left a lingering stain on Gates's reputation, with critics questioning whether his contrition comes from genuine regret or the need to repair his public image.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Bill Gates Addresses His Friendship with Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein: ‘I Was Foolish'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Joanne Frederick, Founder of Government Market Strategies (GMS), a leading force in government healthcare consulting joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & … Read more The post Escalation Culture: Why Constant Activity Is Slowing Your Team Down appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

On today's episode of The Last Days Podcast Pastor Todd and Katie Holmes discuss how communication with the Lord is essential in the life of a believer.In these last days there are a lot of voices and noise that tries to sound like God, but does not align with His Word or His Spirit. We must seek to know the Lord and hear from Him clearly and move and speak when HE says so. Clarity comes when purity is present and where there is purity, there is POWER! Make sure you are subscribed and keep up with us on social media.NEW EPISODES every Monday & Friday @ Noon.https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverOfTriCities/https://www.youtube.com/@TheRiverofTriCitiesChurchhttps://www.instagram.com/rivertcchurch/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thelastdayspodcast/?hl=en

"I am the true vine," Jesus said. "Abide with me." My friends in recovery really get this concept of abiding - finding home on the way. It's captured in Step 11 : “Seek - through prayer and meditation - to improve your conscious contact with God as you understand God, praying only for knowledge of God's will and the power to carry it out.” Staying connected is how you stay on the wagon. Constant, conscious, mindful contact: If you don't stay with it, you won't stay with it. Be daily aware - be hour-by-hour aware - sometime minute by minute aware - that the source of your wellbeing, the source of your life is God, supplying what you need.

If you had told Jan a year ago she would bring a member of Congress onto this show, she would have said you were crazy.But this isn't about politics.It's about survival.It's about supply chains, tariffs, China, semiconductors, and the reality that policy decisions now move faster than most production lines.In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths sits down with Congresswoman Haley Stevens, often called the “manufacturing geek,” for a direct conversation about industrial policy, public-private partnership, national security, and what automotive leaders should expect from Washington.Whether we like it or not, policy volatility is now a leadership variable.Themes Discussed in this EpisodeWhy Manufacturing Mondays keep policymakers grounded in shop-floor realityLessons from the 2008–2009 auto rescue and bipartisan public-private partnershipThe Chips and Science Act and reshoring semiconductor productionChina's 95% dominance in rare earth processing and why it mattersCritical minerals, battery recycling, and national competitivenessTariff volatility and the cost of policy uncertaintyUSMCA review, Canada relationships, and North American stabilityThe Chinese OEM threat and rule-based trade enforcementWhat automotive leaders can expect from policymakers moving forward

Key Takeaways: Fundraising rooted in pressure and extraction erodes trust over time. Sustainable support grows from community, shared values, and genuine connection. When relationships lead, generosity follows naturally. Over-following up and manufactured urgency often reveal anxiety, not strategy. Constant pressure weakens credibility and exhausts donors. Abundance thinking creates calmer, more effective leadership. Caring about a mission is not enough to spark giving. Donors contribute when they feel seen, heard, and connected to something meaningful. Relationship transforms passive belief into active generosity. A “no” rarely means disinterest or lack of care. Staying curious and honoring dignity preserves long-term trust. Valuing the person over the transaction builds lasting loyalty.   “Manufactured emergency undermines your credibility. If our relationships are rooted in trust... manufactured urgency breaks that trust, and it is a tool of manipulation.”   “Curiosity keeps relationships alive. Assumptions shut them down.”   “When we stop treating generosity like it's running out, fundraising gets quieter and more effective.”  - Maryanne Dersch     Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

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When we talk about domestic abuse, we talk about bruises.We almost never talk about money. And that's a problem.This is Part 3 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial abuse through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented patterns.Prosecutors allege Kouri was $4.5 million in debt when Eric died. Over 200 overdraft transactions. A mansion closing she allegedly couldn't afford. If those allegations are true, this is financial coercive control at its most extreme—and most deadly—conclusion.Financial abuse creates invisible chains. Debt without full disclosure. Controlled accounts. Sabotaged employment. Constant chaos that keeps you too overwhelmed to see the pattern.The word "we" becomes a weapon. "We" bears consequences while one person makes decisions.When you ask for visibility, you're the problem. You're controlling. You don't trust them.The shame keeps victims silent. The debt follows them out. Destroyed credit, joint debt, no resources—even leaving doesn't break the chains.And financial desperation is a lethality indicator. When the house of cards falls, danger escalates.Financial abuse is abuse—even without physical violence.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #TrueCrimeToday #FinancialAbuse #SurvivingTheFog #CoerciveControl #EricRichins #EconomicAbuse #DomesticViolence #InvisibleChains #NarcissisticAbuse

Selon l'OMS, l'obésité touche aujourd'hui plus d'un milliard de personnes dans le monde, et a entrainé 3,7 millions de décès dans le monde en 2024. Maladie chronique, l'obésité est également une maladie multifactorielle dont les causes peuvent être génétiques, environnementales, neurobiologiques... Comment expliquer l'augmentation exponentielle du nombre de personnes touchées par l'obésité ? Quelles peuvent être les conséquences sur la santé ? Quelles prises en charge existent ?  À l'occasion de la journée mondiale de lutte contre l'obésité, nous allons parler de la prise en charge de cette maladie à la fois complexe, liée à des facteurs multiples et variés. L'obésité implique de multiples défis pour les patients concernés : faire face aux conséquences potentiellement nombreuses de ce surpoids pour leur santé (pour le cœur, les articulations, en termes de santé respiratoire ou de fertilité) et surmonter le jugement des autres ainsi qu'un certain nombre de contrevérités au sujet de leur état. L'obésité est une maladie et n'est pas le résultat d'une faiblesse, que seule la volonté pourrait corriger.   Lutter contre les préjugés  Aborder la question de l'obésité, c'est aussi s'arrêter sur le regard que porte la société sur le surpoids : d'un côté la face normative et restrictive, à quoi faut-il ressembler, quelle est l'image/la morphologie désirable ? Et de l'autre, l'incitation à la consommation, sucrée, salée, ultra-transformée. Prise en charge adaptée  Les causes et facteurs multiples du surpoids et de cet excès de masse grasse peuvent nécessiter une approche plurielle : conseils et réajustement nutritionnel, activité physique et à côté de ces changements en termes d'hygiène de vie, des traitements adaptés peuvent être recommandés, tels que la chirurgie bariatrique ou la prescription de médicaments, à l'instar des traitements injectables, appelés analogue du GLP1, recommandés en cas d'obésité chronique récidivante, chez les personnes présentant des complications du surpoids.  Avec : Pr Sébastien Czernichow, chef du service de Nutrition de l'Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou, et professeur en Nutrition à Paris Cité. Co-auteur de Arthrose arthrite - Je me soigne en mangeant et Arthrose, arthrite - Je me soigne en cuisinant aux éditions Solar. Co-coordonateur du réseau FORCE (F-CRIN).    Dr David Kodjo Kossi, endocrinologue diabétologue, nutritionniste au CHU Sylvanus Olympio à Lomé, au Togo. Président de l'Association Jeunes Intellect pour la Sécurité Alimentaire au Togo (JISATOGO). Directeur médical du Centre associatif d'éducation thérapeutique du diabète et de l'obésité, DIABEOBE.  Reportage de Raphaëlle Constant.   Programmation musicale :  ►  JAZZWRLD, MaWhoo, Thukutela, Gi-Ceejay – Uzizwa Kanjan  ► Pierre Akendengue - Awana W africa.

Selon l'OMS, l'obésité touche aujourd'hui plus d'un milliard de personnes dans le monde, et a entrainé 3,7 millions de décès dans le monde en 2024. Maladie chronique, l'obésité est également une maladie multifactorielle dont les causes peuvent être génétiques, environnementales, neurobiologiques... Comment expliquer l'augmentation exponentielle du nombre de personnes touchées par l'obésité ? Quelles peuvent être les conséquences sur la santé ? Quelles prises en charge existent ?  À l'occasion de la journée mondiale de lutte contre l'obésité, nous allons parler de la prise en charge de cette maladie à la fois complexe, liée à des facteurs multiples et variés. L'obésité implique de multiples défis pour les patients concernés : faire face aux conséquences potentiellement nombreuses de ce surpoids pour leur santé (pour le cœur, les articulations, en termes de santé respiratoire ou de fertilité) et surmonter le jugement des autres ainsi qu'un certain nombre de contrevérités au sujet de leur état. L'obésité est une maladie et n'est pas le résultat d'une faiblesse, que seule la volonté pourrait corriger.   Lutter contre les préjugés  Aborder la question de l'obésité, c'est aussi s'arrêter sur le regard que porte la société sur le surpoids : d'un côté la face normative et restrictive, à quoi faut-il ressembler, quelle est l'image/la morphologie désirable ? Et de l'autre, l'incitation à la consommation, sucrée, salée, ultra-transformée. Prise en charge adaptée  Les causes et facteurs multiples du surpoids et de cet excès de masse grasse peuvent nécessiter une approche plurielle : conseils et réajustement nutritionnel, activité physique et à côté de ces changements en termes d'hygiène de vie, des traitements adaptés peuvent être recommandés, tels que la chirurgie bariatrique ou la prescription de médicaments, à l'instar des traitements injectables, appelés analogue du GLP1, recommandés en cas d'obésité chronique récidivante, chez les personnes présentant des complications du surpoids.  Avec : Pr Sébastien Czernichow, chef du service de Nutrition de l'Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou, et professeur en Nutrition à Paris Cité. Co-auteur de Arthrose arthrite - Je me soigne en mangeant et Arthrose, arthrite - Je me soigne en cuisinant aux éditions Solar. Co-coordonateur du réseau FORCE (F-CRIN).    Dr David Kodjo Kossi, endocrinologue diabétologue, nutritionniste au CHU Sylvanus Olympio à Lomé, au Togo. Président de l'Association Jeunes Intellect pour la Sécurité Alimentaire au Togo (JISATOGO). Directeur médical du Centre associatif d'éducation thérapeutique du diabète et de l'obésité, DIABEOBE.  Reportage de Raphaëlle Constant.   Programmation musicale :  ►  JAZZWRLD, MaWhoo, Thukutela, Gi-Ceejay – Uzizwa Kanjan  ► Pierre Akendengue - Awana W africa.

Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins was $4.5 million in debt. 200+ overdraft transactions. A mansion closing she allegedly couldn't afford. All while Eric apparently didn't know the full picture.How do you miss financial catastrophe in your own marriage?The fog.This is Part 2 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining coercive control through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented abuse patterns.Gaslighting is sustained manipulation that dismantles your perception of reality. They deny what happened. They attack your credibility. They flip the script until you're apologizing for confronting them about something real.The fog is also engineered chaos. Constant crisis keeps you in survival mode. You can't analyze the pattern when you're putting out fires. And whenever you start seeing clearly? A new emergency appears.Cognitive dissonance freezes you. "I love this person" and "this person is destroying me" can't coexist—so your brain rejects the truth.The confusion is the strategy. A clear-eyed partner would leave. They need you disoriented.You're not losing your mind. Someone is working very hard to make you feel that way.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #TrueCrimeToday #Gaslighting #SurvivingTheFog #DARVO #NarcissisticAbuse #EricRichins #CoerciveControl #PsychologicalAbuse #DomesticViolence

How did Eric Richins miss millions in debt allegedly piling up in his own marriage?The same way thousands of people miss it every day: the fog.This is Part 2 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining coercive control psychology through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring patterns documented in abuse research.Gaslighting isn't casual lying. It's sustained psychological warfare designed to make you doubt your own mind. They deny what happened with absolute confidence. They attack your credibility. They reverse victim and offender until you're apologizing for bringing up something real.DARVO is the playbook: Deny. Attack. Reverse Victim and Offender.The fog is also exhaustion. Constant crisis that keeps you reactive instead of reflective. Every time you start to see clearly, a new emergency appears. That's not coincidence—it's strategy.Cognitive dissonance keeps you trapped. Your brain can't hold "I love this person" and "this person is destroying me" at the same time. So it rejects the truth to protect you from a reality that would shatter everything.The confusion is the tool. If you're constantly off-balance, you won't leave. You won't tell anyone. You won't act.You're not crazy. You're being made to feel crazy.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #HiddenKillers #Gaslighting #SurvivingTheFog #DARVO #NarcissisticAbuse #EricRichins #CoerciveControl #PsychologicalAbuse #TrueCrime

Colorado's Commercial Fur Ban, Oregon's IP28, Idaho's SB1300, the Congressional Review Act... everywhere you look factual, science-based wildlife and resource management is under attack.  In this episode, Sam sits down to talk about what is currently riding in the hot seat of conservation in 2026, and what outdoors men and women need to be focusing on.  Sam talks about the upcoming CPW commission meeting during which a citizen petition for a fur ban will be presented and the impacts this could have on hunting and trapping.  He discusses the Oregon "Peace Act' which would effectively make hunting, fishing and even raising livestock in Oregon illegal.  SB1300 in Idaho could put control of the Fish and Game department in the wrong hands.  And of course Congress continuing to overstep using the CRA puts land and wildlife at risk.  This is not a time to relax, this is a time to engage.  The fight for conservation is a constant fight, and no one else is coming to our rescue. Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Tactacam Reveal Cameras (https://www.tactacam.com/)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

Joy to the World | The Strength Found in God's Joy In this Sunday message, the focus is on the biblical meaning of joy and why it is essential to the spiritual strength of every believer The sermon begins with the announcement of Jesus' birth in Luke 2, where the angel declares “good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” This joy is not limited to a holiday or a season—it is a gift God offers to the entire world through the coming of Christ. True joy begins when a person recognizes their need for a Savior and receives the salvation that Jesus provides. Throughout Scripture, God makes it clear that believers are meant to live in joy. Romans teaches that the kingdom of God is “righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Jesus Himself explains in John 15 that when believers abide in Him—remaining in His Word and obeying His commands—His joy remains in them and their joy becomes full. The message emphasizes that joy is not merely a feeling but a spiritual strength. When joy is lost, believers become spiritually weaker, making it harder to pray, read Scripture, or stay focused on God. Many of the struggles Christians face today stem from allowing distractions, worries, and the “cares of this life” to crowd their minds and rob them of their joy. The sermon also highlights how the world is discovering what Scripture has always taught: what we surround ourselves with influences our lives. Constant distractions, media overload, and negative influences create mental “traffic” that crowds out the Word of God and slowly drains joy from the heart. Believers are therefore called to be intentional about guarding their hearts and minds. Our character is shaped by what we tolerate, repeat, and prioritize. Maintaining joy requires choosing God's truth over worldly influences and keeping our minds fixed on Him. The message concludes with a powerful reminder from Nehemiah 8:10: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Joy strengthens believers to endure trials, resist discouragement, and remain faithful in difficult times. Like the early church, Christians can maintain joy even in hardship because their hope is rooted in God's promises and eternal purpose. Key Takeaway Joy is not optional for the believer—it is a source of spiritual strength. By remaining in Christ, guarding our minds, and focusing on God's Word, we can maintain the joy that empowers us to live faithfully in every circumstance.

Are you wearing your constant availability like a badge of honour, believing that fast responses make you a strong leader?Then you need to hear this truth bomb about how your hyper-responsiveness is actually weakening your leadership.Listen to this eye-opening episode as our host, Diane Rolston, shares her personal journey from being constantly accessible to establishing powerful boundaries, and discover why being intentionally unavailable might be the strongest leadership move you can make.Listen to learn these key takeaways:How instant responses train urgency in others, teaching them to come to you with non-urgent matters they could easily solve themselvesHow constant availability erodes your boundaries and splits your focus between work and family, leaving you ineffective in both areasWhy hyper-responsiveness encourages dependency and prevents others from building their decision-making musclesHow being the "fastest solution in the room" attracts chaos and disorganized people who will heavily rely on your accessibilityThe powerful practice of intentional unavailabilityPractical strategies to manage expectationsThe transformative SOP system where team members must search databases and ask colleagues before coming to leadership, complete with video documentation for new proceduresThe five powerful benefits of being less availableReflect on what you're modeling for other women, your daughters, and your clients whether it's burnout and hyper-responsiveness or boundaries and regulated leadershipDo you have a podcast topic you want Diane to discuss? Send show ideas or questions to diane@dianerolston.comWant to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.comCheck out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. 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À l'occasion de la journée mondiale de la bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive (BPCO), nous faisons un point sur cette maladie pulmonaire. Selon l'OMS, elle représente la quatrième cause de décès dans le monde, en entrainant 3,5 millions de décès, soit environ 5 % des décès mondiaux, en 2021. Si les causes peuvent être multiples, le tabagisme est responsable de plus de 70 % des cas, dans les pays à revenu élevé.  Parmi les autres causes identifiées, surtout dans les pays moins développés, on pointe la biomasse, autrement dit la combustion de bois ou charbon, en particulier au domicile.  Quels sont les symptômes de la maladie ? Peut-on en guérir ? Comment la prévenir ?  BPCO. Derrière ces quatre initiales, la Broncho Pneumopathie Chronique Obstructive est une maladie respiratoire assez méconnue et sous diagnostiquée. Alors qu'elle concernait 380 millions de personnes dans le monde en 2024 selon l'OMS, il s'agit de la quatrième cause de décès à l'échelle planétaire.  Diagnostic différentiel  Parmi les symptômes de la BPCO, on retrouve l'essoufflement, une toux persistante, une fatigue prononcée de et des bronchites à répétition. Dans 80 % des cas, le tabagisme est en cause et plus généralement, une qualité de l'air dégradée par la pollution, et par exemple la combustion de bois pour la cuisine ou les déchets. L'examen qui permet de confirmer le diagnostic s'appelle la spirométrie.   Limiter les complications  La prise en charge repose sur plusieurs médicaments, et notamment les bronchodilatateurs inhalés. L'oxygénothérapie peut être recommandée en cas de BPCO sévère. L'arrêt du tabac et la vaccination contre les infections pulmonaires font aussi parti des principales préconisations.  Cette maladie des poumons est incurable. Des traitements permettent d‘en atténuer les phases aiguës, d'où l'importance de la prévention et de la sensibilisation, pour mieux faire connaître la BPCO et orienter le diagnostic à une face précoce, lorsque le retentissement est moins sévère sur la qualité de vie, et que les prises en charge vont ralentir l‘évolution et les complications sur le plan respiratoire.    Avec : Pr Colas Tcherakian, pneumologue, Clinique Universitaire des Bronches, service de pneumologie de l'hôpital Foch à Suresnes, en région parisienne  Pr Ulrich Kombila, pneumologue au CHU de Libreville au Gabon   Un reportage de Thibault Matha   ► En fin d'émission, reportage à l'hôpital d'Adré, au Tchad, à la frontière avec le Soudan. Raphaëlle Constant s'est rendue dans un centre intégré de prise en charge des femmes victimes de violences où les survivantes peuvent bénéficier d'un appui médical, psychologique, social et juridique. Rencontre avec la gestionnaire du centre, témoignage d'une femme réfugiée soudanaise victime de viol et sensibilisation d'un groupe de jeunes hommes sur les violences basées sur le genre. Un reportage réalisé en partenariat avec le Fonds Muskoka.    Programmation musicale :  ►  Yeko - Baara 

À l'occasion de la journée mondiale de la bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive (BPCO), nous faisons un point sur cette maladie pulmonaire. Selon l'OMS, elle représente la quatrième cause de décès dans le monde, en entrainant 3,5 millions de décès, soit environ 5 % des décès mondiaux, en 2021. Si les causes peuvent être multiples, le tabagisme est responsable de plus de 70 % des cas, dans les pays à revenu élevé.  Parmi les autres causes identifiées, surtout dans les pays moins développés, on pointe la biomasse, autrement dit la combustion de bois ou charbon, en particulier au domicile.  Quels sont les symptômes de la maladie ? Peut-on en guérir ? Comment la prévenir ?  BPCO. Derrière ces quatre initiales, la Broncho Pneumopathie Chronique Obstructive est une maladie respiratoire assez méconnue et sous diagnostiquée. Alors qu'elle concernait 380 millions de personnes dans le monde en 2024 selon l'OMS, il s'agit de la quatrième cause de décès à l'échelle planétaire.  Diagnostic différentiel  Parmi les symptômes de la BPCO, on retrouve l'essoufflement, une toux persistante, une fatigue prononcée de et des bronchites à répétition. Dans 80 % des cas, le tabagisme est en cause et plus généralement, une qualité de l'air dégradée par la pollution, et par exemple la combustion de bois pour la cuisine ou les déchets. L'examen qui permet de confirmer le diagnostic s'appelle la spirométrie.   Limiter les complications  La prise en charge repose sur plusieurs médicaments, et notamment les bronchodilatateurs inhalés. L'oxygénothérapie peut être recommandée en cas de BPCO sévère. L'arrêt du tabac et la vaccination contre les infections pulmonaires font aussi parti des principales préconisations.  Cette maladie des poumons est incurable. Des traitements permettent d‘en atténuer les phases aiguës, d'où l'importance de la prévention et de la sensibilisation, pour mieux faire connaître la BPCO et orienter le diagnostic à une face précoce, lorsque le retentissement est moins sévère sur la qualité de vie, et que les prises en charge vont ralentir l‘évolution et les complications sur le plan respiratoire.    Avec : Pr Colas Tcherakian, pneumologue, Clinique Universitaire des Bronches, service de pneumologie de l'hôpital Foch à Suresnes, en région parisienne  Pr Ulrich Kombila, pneumologue au CHU de Libreville au Gabon   Un reportage de Thibault Matha   ► En fin d'émission, reportage à l'hôpital d'Adré, au Tchad, à la frontière avec le Soudan. Raphaëlle Constant s'est rendue dans un centre intégré de prise en charge des femmes victimes de violences où les survivantes peuvent bénéficier d'un appui médical, psychologique, social et juridique. Rencontre avec la gestionnaire du centre, témoignage d'une femme réfugiée soudanaise victime de viol et sensibilisation d'un groupe de jeunes hommes sur les violences basées sur le genre. Un reportage réalisé en partenariat avec le Fonds Muskoka.    Programmation musicale :  ►  Yeko - Baara 

You feel busy all day. You are posting, responding, planning, creating. Yet your business still feels slow and stagnant. You are doing everything and showing up everywhere, so why does it feel like nothing is truly moving? In this episode, I break down the real cost of constant distraction. It is not just stealing your time. It is draining your focus, your clarity, your consistency, and even your ability to hear God clearly. Distraction creeps in quietly through opportunities, notifications, responsibilities, and good ideas that pull you in every direction. Over time, this slows your growth. If you feel stretched between family, life, and business, this conversation will help you reset. You will learn how to return to a simple, grounded, and centered way of building. A way that is aligned and intentional. So you can move forward with focus rather than chaotic energy. I pray this blesses you!   SIGN UP FOR PODCAST TO PROFIT GROUP COACHING PROGRAM: START OR GROW YOUR SHOW AND MAKE INCOME PODCASTING! HURRY AND CLAIM $400 IN SAVINGS AND  OVER $8K IN LIMITED TIME BONUSES! -> https://stefaniegass.com/letsdothis

Today's podcast guest, Dr. Sonya Jensen, is a first-generation immigrant who grew up navigating two very different cultures and the rules imposed on her about how she should look, who she should be friends with, and how she should perform in school. Around age 13, she developed anorexia as a way of gaining control of her own life.    Ultimately, her experiences with anorexia, processing childhood trauma, and working with patients led her to put the pieces together between emotions, trauma, and physical health. In this episode, we discuss the deep work she does with women, where she focuses on the well-researched links between emotions and physical health. In this podcast, Dr. Jensen and I discuss: A 66,000-woman study over 16 years found every single woman with a fibroid had childhood abuse, whether physical, sexual, or emotional (this is when Dr. Jensen started piecing together trauma and physical health) When progesterone is low, GABA is low - so you may feel anxious - when estrogen is low, dopamine and serotonin are low, so you're not accessing joy as quickly Constant production of the stress hormone cortisol creates more pronounced estrogen dominance; one woman manifests tender breasts or cysts, another manifests fibroids, but all have low progesterone Fibroids can become worse by pseudo-estrogen from environmental toxins (pesticides, phthalates, plastics)...if your body can't detoxify them, they recirculate and create estrogen dominance Dr. Jensen was previously against bioidentical hormones, but she then realized women go into midlife very depleted, and physiological dosing helps them feel like themselves again Progesterone dosing is nuanced: One of Dr. Jensen's patients went into psychosis on progesterone because her OB-GYN doubled the dose - not everyone can be on the same dose or same kind of hormone Holocaust studies show infants born to survivors have adrenal insufficiency; their ability to adapt to stress isn't as optimal due to generational trauma If mom was stressed during pregnancy, her preteen will have more anxiety, if mom had really low cortisol, the child's nervous system regulation isn't as efficient Women who use hormones along with lifestyle changes and emotional work thrive on minimal doses, and some can even take breaks; women who only do hormones hit plateaus and cycle back  

Professor Evan Ellis reports that constant leadership turnover in Peru complicates governance, raising fears that China's Chancay port could serve military logistics for the People's Liberation Army during wartime. 12.1900 SNAKE DANACE MEXICO

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Is your teen too obsessed with their girlfriend or boyfriend? Constant texting, ditching friends, and living on their phone. Perhaps you're watching them disappear into this relationship and you don't know what to do. If you're worried your teen's relationship is too intense and wondering how to talk to them about healthy balance without pushing them away, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan tackle a question from a mom whose high school son is texting his girlfriend 24/7, barely seeing his friends anymore, and disappearing onto what Lisa calls a "relationship island." Sound familiar? If you're wondering how to manage your teen's dating relationship without making things worse, or you're seeing your teen losing friends because of their relationship, this episode is for you.

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A conversation with meditation teacher Jay Michaelson about what to do when you're constantly tired, fried, and running on empty. If you feel exhausted seemingly all the time—whether it's a low hum or something louder—you're not alone. In this conversation, Jay Michaelson, our Teacher of the Month for February, talks with executive producer DJ Cashmere about the relentless fatigue so many of us are experiencing, and what actually helps. We talk about: Why your first move should be self-compassion (not self-blame)—especially in a culture obsessed with sleep optimization The important oscillation between being with difficulty versus reaching for an antidote HALT: the acronym that can save you (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) How to investigate exhaustion without trying to fix it right away Practical antidotes: screen hygiene, micro-naps, and yes, brain machines How our Stone Age brains are being hijacked by tech companies Why nap shame is "pure garbage" and you should kiss it goodbye The social conditions causing exhaustion that are beyond individual control The through-line: this isn't about becoming superhuman or gritting your teeth through exhaustion. It's about relating to it differently, being kinder to yourself, and using whatever tools actually work—even if they feel unconventional. Jay's guided meditations and live AMA sessions are available throughout February in the 10% with Dan Harris app. Find more from Jay at jaymichaelson.substack.com.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

A hidden DUI. Secret drinking. Constant lies. You escaped an alcoholic mom only to marry the same pattern. Is it time to break free? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1284On This Week's Feedback Friday:Whatever happened to Captain Save-a-Ho from episode 1240? We have an update!Your husband hid a DUI from you for seven months — and that's just the latest in a long pattern of secret drinking, edibles, and lies. Given your childhood with an alcoholic mom, you're now facing an impossible question: How many more chances do you give him before you walk away for good?Your recently widowed 65-year-old dad is falling for obvious romance scams, posting thirsty comments on "hot MILFs" pics on his own Facebook, and claiming he was hacked. You've tried warning him, but he doesn't care — he just wants companionship now. Can you save him from himself? [Thanks to crime investigator Javier Leiva for helping us sort this one out!]Your employer pulled a bait-and-switch, stripping your $50k IVF coverage and offering a measly $15k consolation while HR ghosted you for months. You were mid-cycle, your medical window closed, and you snapped. Now you're wondering: Do you have a legal case against them? [Thanks to HR professional Joanna Tate for helping us with this one!]Recommendation of the Week: The Rolling Square AirCard — a credit card-sized Bluetooth tracker that works with Apple and Android, fits in your wallet or luggage tag, charges wirelessly, and lasts a year. It even has a QR code so finders can contact you directly.Jordan shares a personal update: His mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He reflects on catching the signs, navigating the healthcare process, and learning to cherish the time they have left — a vulnerable reminder to appreciate your parents while you can.Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: The Cybersecurity Tapes: Listen here: thecybersecuritytapes.comQuince: Free shipping & 365-day returns: quince.com/jordanSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comAG1: Welcome kit: drinkag1.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.