Podcasts about controlling

Controlling chaos through disciplined systems is what Tim and Steve discuss: Chaos is the universe's default; order must be intentionally created You can't control everything — focus on the controllables Disciplined systems help you respond, not react, to chaos Rituals and routines create structure and stability Modern life (news, social media) feeds chaos and distraction Remove temptations and distractions proactively Discipline = choosing order over chaos, consistently Systems make the right choices easier over time You can't eliminate chaos — but you can manage it with structure and intention

Shray sits down with Deepak Shenoy from Capitalmind to expose how proxy advisors, index manufacturers, credit rating agencies, and one costly habit are secretly making decisions about your investments. What we uncover: Proxy Advisors: How Glass Lewis and ISS voted against Elon Musk's $1 trillion Tesla package—and why their word has become gospel for fund managers managing your money Index Manufacturers: Why NSE and BSE make subjective calls in supposedly "objective" indices. The HDFC-HDFC Bank merger and Reliance-Jio demerger reveal they're acting more like fund managers than neutral rule-followers Current Account Waste: ₹21 lakh crores sitting idle in corporate accounts earning zero interest—₹40,000 crores in lost profits annually Deepak breaks down why passive investing isn't truly passive, how the NBFC rule hurts startups, and why transparency matters as index funds take over the market. Timestamps: 0:00 - Three institutions controlling your money 1:44 - Proxy Advisors - Fighting Elon Musk 6:28 - Proxy advisors have their own agendas 13:30 - Proxy advisors becoming gospel 17:16 - Index Manufacturers - Second institution 18:24 - 35 lakh crores active vs 12 lakh crores passive 20:22 - Index no longer objective function 26:45 - Index manufacturers becoming fund managers 32:01 - Credit Rating Agencies - Third institution 35:21 - Big names get triple A ratings easily 37:52 - Market knew ILFS wasn't triple A 41:37 - Don't link things strictly to ratings 46:25 - Why so much money in current accounts? 49:00 - Could add 40,000 crores to profits 49:36 - Startup NBFC rule problem 56:37 - Reduce need for inefficient buffers

With the Dolphins announcing they are benching Tua, Stugotz and Mikey A wonder who is at fault for his poor play. What is Tua's future in the NFL? Friend of the show Austin Ekeler stops by to tell us how his rehab is going since tearing his Achilles earlier in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Dolphins announcing they are benching Tua, Stugotz and Mikey A wonder who is at fault for his poor play. What is Tua's future in the NFL? Friend of the show Austin Ekeler stops by to tell us how his rehab is going since tearing his Achilles earlier in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jason unpacks one of the most overlooked forces quietly destroying schedules, safety, and morale on construction projects: variation. Drawing from real field experience, lean principles, and hard-earned lessons, he explains why buffers alone are not enough and why prevention and stability must come first.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why variation is one of the biggest hidden drivers of chaos, delays, and burnout on projects. The difference between preventable and non preventable variation and why that distinction matters. How preparation, prefabrication, and pre planning create stability before work ever starts. Why relying on buffers without reducing variation is a losing strategy. How stable environments protect safety, quality, mental health, and production. As you reflect on your own projects, ask yourself this: how much variation are you unknowingly allowing, and what would change if stability became your top priority? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

What if love—not control—was the driving force behind your leadership? In this thought-provoking conversation, Trevor Timbeck invites you to explore leadership through the lens of “loving as a verb.” Co-author of The Power of Love with Steve Chandler, Trevor explains how viewing love as an action, rather than a static feeling, can transform the way you lead, parent, and connect with others. He shares how a simple question—“What would love do?”—can shift your mindset in moments of frustration, helping you respond with awareness and compassion instead of reaction or control. You'll hear Trevor and Meredith discuss what he calls “emotioning,” a way of understanding emotion as a domain of action rather than a feeling to be managed. Through personal stories of parenting and coaching leaders, Trevor reveals how genuine leadership emerges from acceptance and presence, not authority or demand. His insights challenge conventional thinking about power, control, and influence, offering a refreshing and deeply human perspective on what it means to lead with love. You'll discover: Why love is a powerful verb—not just a feelingHow to shift from controlling to allowing in leadershipWhat “emotioning” means and how it shapes your actionsHow asking “What would love do?” can change any situationWhy true leadership begins with awareness and acceptanceCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Coach Ted talks about controlling our chemistry by controlling our inputs.(Originally aired 01-30-2024)

Trying harder is often the thing that keeps you stuck in the same patterns. In this video, I explain how attachment to outcomes, control, and over-doing disconnect you from flow and natural magnetism. 

From Struggle to Surrender: Controlling the Mind through DevotionAre you tired of fighting your own thoughts? Do you feel like "discipline" is just another word for "struggle"? In this episode, we explore a refreshing alternative from the Bhagavad Gita: controlling the mind through devotion. It turns out, the easiest way to empty the mind of junk is to fill it with something priceless.In This Episode, You'll Discover:The Trap of Suppression: Why trying to "kill" your desires usually backfires.The Ladder of Fall: The 8-step psychological crash that starts with a single glance.The Power of "Jodna": How to shift your focus from leaving the world to connecting with the Divine.The King Who Conquered: The inspiring story of King Ambarish, who mastered his senses without leaving his palace.The 3-Step Method: A practical tool (Notice, Interrupt, Replace) to practice devotion in the middle of a busy workday.We contrast the tragedy of King Bharata (who lost his spiritual standing due to attachment to a deer) with the triumph of King Ambarish. Ambarish proved that controlling the mind through devotion is not about where you live, but about what you love.Stop fighting the darkness with a stick. Learn how to turn on the light of devotion and find the peace you've been looking for.Your servant,krsnadaasahttps://pragmaticgita.com

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mae shares her journey as a survivor of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. She describes the early red flags, including love bombing, control, and isolation. Despite initial displays of love and support, her husband's behavior deteriorated, becoming marked by physical violence, emotional abuse, and financial manipulation. Key incidents included a New Year's Eve attack and a bar altercation, which led to his incarceration for assault and domestic violence. Despite his arrest, Mae's divorce was complicated by his enabling family's support and legal maneuvers. It's a story of physical abuse, sexual coercion, emotional abuse, financial manipulation, love bombing, control, isolation, threats, enabling in-laws, trust, support, child abuse, coping strategies, codependency, false imprisonment, family court, divorce, and custody.   *** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss physical abuse and sexual coercion in this episode. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me To buy Mae's book, click here. To read our most recent blog post, click on the title - 8 Ways Validation Can Heal After Narcissistic Abuse.

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This is a recording of a Viewer Questions livestream from Youtube. With Caroline, Jade & Corey in this live stream. In this stream we primality discuss viewers dating and relationship questions. But we also talk about how to improve your life, financial help and world events. If you enjoy lively conversation and want your questions answered in real time, click on this link to watch upcoming live streams and be part of the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachCoreyWayne/streams 

If you've ever wondered why you keep starting strong and quitting, why cravings feel stronger than your resolve, or why willpower never seems to last, this message is for you.Weight loss is not failing you because of food.It is failing because of lordship.In this episode, Christian life coach Sherrie Kapala reveals the hidden power that quietly governs many believers' weight loss struggles and why self help, behavior modification, and motivation never produce lasting change.Drawing from Romans 7 and Romans 8, this teaching exposes sin not merely as behavior, but as a false governing power disguised as comfort and self. You will learn why you cannot change yourself, why trying harder strengthens the wrong power, and how true freedom comes through transferring lordship to Christ.This episode introduces a piercing discipleship question that activates the Spirit in moments of temptation and brings clarity where confusion once ruled:What would Jesus want me to do, even in weight loss?This is not a diet.This is not motivation.This is discipleship.If you are ready to stop being mastered by the flesh and start walking in the freedom Christ died to give you, this episode will awaken you to what is possible when you live by the Spirit.Follow me on YouTube hereJoin my Christian Weight Loss Community here.----Christian weight lossBiblical weight lossRomans 8 weight lossChristian life coachingWeight loss for Christian womenSpiritual weight lossFaith based weight lossLordship and weight lossWalking in the SpiritCrucifying the fleshSecondary Tags:Why willpower failsChristian discipleshipMind renewal BibleSpiritual disciplineFreedom from food addictionOvercoming cravings biblicallyChristian transformationLiving by the SpiritBreaking bad habitsChristian mindsetLong Tail Search Phrases:Why can't I lose weight as a ChristianHow to lose weight God's wayBiblical approach to weight lossHow to stop cravings spirituallyWhy self help doesn't work for ChristiansRomans 8 explained weight lossHow to walk in the Spirit dailyChristian obedience and self control

Stop Controlling. Start Directing: The Shift That Heals Your Life After Betrayal Most women think they're “taking control,” but what they're actually doing is managing chaos from a nervous system that doesn't feel safe. Control is a trauma response. Direction is a soul response. And learning the difference changes everything about your healing, your power, and your relationships. In this powerful solo episode, Lora breaks down the difference between controlling your life and directing your life—a distinction that is foundational to healing after infidelity or any form of deep emotional betrayal. You'll hear why control feels so intoxicating at first, why it becomes exhausting over time, and how it ultimately keeps you stuck in fear, hypervigilance, and over-functioning. Lora then guides you into the energetics of self-direction—what she calls a “soul response”—where clarity, empowerment, and healthy masculine/feminine balance begin to return. Through personal stories, cultural context, nervous-system wisdom, and practical tools, Lora shows you how to stop managing the chaos and start leading your life again. If you've been stuck in fear, bracing, or trying to “fix” your partner, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Top 3 Takeaways Control is always rooted in fear. Over-monitoring, over-planning, over-functioning, micromanaging your partner's behavior—all of it is a trauma response from a nervous system that doesn't feel safe. It's not a moral failing; it's biology. Self-direction is grounded clarity and expansion. Instead of reacting, you choose your next right step based on who you want to be. You lead your life with healthy masculine structure and healthy feminine flow, instead of trying to force outcomes. The Control-to-Direction Test Will Change Everything. Ask yourself: Am I trying to control a person or outcome? Am I acting from fear or from clarity? Does this behavior feel braced or grounded? Is this action about who I want to be, or about preventing something from happening? These four questions reveal your truth instantly. Ready to go deeper? It's where women learn to lead their lives again—rebuilding identity, regulating their nervous system, reclaiming their truth, and making empowered decisions without fear. Apply or learn more: https://loracheadle.com/rise-and-reign Book your $97 Introductory Session: https://introductorysession.com Your healing is not about managing them. It's about finally choosing you. Favorite Quote “Whenever you try to control, you're acting from fear. Whenever you direct your life, you're acting from truth.” LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. 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The social media giant is allowing users to have a say over their algorithm in a new feature launching Wednesday called "Your Algorithm," which is available in the "Reels" tab of the app. A woman drives 3hrs to confront troll who left racist comment online & makes shock threat if he doesn’t apologize. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, There was a moment in my tinnitus journey when everything quietly changed. Not because the sound disappeared. Not because I found a miracle cure. But because the fear finally lost its grip. In this episode, I share the turning point that allowed my tinnitus to fade into the background of my life — even when it was still clearly there. I talk openly about what didn't work, what I misunderstood for years, and the internal shift that made real relief possible. You'll hear why tinnitus suffering is rarely about loudness alone, how fighting the sound keeps the nervous system stuck, and why habituation begins when the brain learns safety — not silence. If you're tired of searching for fixes and starting to wonder whether peace is still possible with tinnitus, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: • Why tinnitus doesn't have to disappear for relief to begin • The role fear and emotional reaction play in keeping tinnitus intrusive • The moment that changed my relationship with the sound • How habituation actually happens over time • Why your brain is not broken — and how it can relearn safety Whether you're early in your journey or have been struggling for years, this conversation is an invitation to stop fighting and start living again. If you'd like to take the next step, you can find my free 4-day tinnitus habituation course at habituate.online, or learn more about our 12-week online program at mytinnitus.club. You're not alone — and real relief is possible. Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

The social media giant is allowing users to have a say over their algorithm in a new feature launching Wednesday called "Your Algorithm," which is available in the "Reels" tab of the app. A woman drives 3hrs to confront troll who left racist comment online & makes shock threat if he doesn’t apologize. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reddit Stories - OP visits her estranged family hoping to mend their relationship, only to be manipulated, insulted, and told she cannot return to Australia. Afraid and isolated, she seeks advice on escaping a situation that feels increasingly controlling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

Before sin entered the world, husband and wife functioned as one unified being—Adam and "female Adam"—with no dynamic of control or dominance. Adam didn't stop his wife from eating the fruit not because he failed as a controller, but because control wasn't part of God's original design. After the fall, blame entered and the curse distorted marriage: the wife would desire to control, and the husband would rule over her. This struggle for dominance is the broken, cursed version of marriage we still see today. God never rebuked Adam for not controlling his wife—He held each person accountable for their own actions. True, godly leadership is not control but shepherding, serving, and guiding, and true submission is voluntary, not coerced. To build marriages God's way, couples must move away from the curse-driven fight for control and return to God's original design of unity, mutual service, and oneness.   Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

Welcome to the brand-new Midweek Update from the Prophecy News Podcast, and we are thrilled to bring it to you! On this episode, we discuss the chilling 21st century version of Manifest Destiny that's being implemented right now by Donald Trump and the Department of War.

The energy industry can be doing all the right things, but what is that good effort worth publicly if no one knows about it? Or worse, if they have the wrong perception of reality? Without controlling the narrative, public and private sentiment can get out of hand fairly quickly. And that's why firms like Echo Communications exist.On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, Buchanan's John Povilaitis welcomes Chris Moyer, President of Echo Communications Advisors. Chris has nearly 20 years of experience advising U.S. Senators, presidential campaigns, and advocacy organizations on how to influence public narratives and policy outcomes. That includes helping shape legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act and securing billions in clean energy funding.During the conversation, Chris shares some of the risks and opportunities that energy companies face in the year (and years) ahead, what type of messaging can resonate in our hyper polarized world, and what changes those in Washington, D.C., should make to the narrative on renewables.To learn more about Echo Communications, visit: https://echocomms.com/ To learn more about Chris Moyer, visit: https://echocomms.com/staff/chris-moyer/To learn more about John Povilaitis, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis

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How do our phones, apps, and digital tools quietly shap our experience of motherhood. We're joined by Amanda Hess, writer at large for The New York Times and author of Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age. Amanda shares how pregnancy apps, tracking tools, and hyper-targeted ads didn't just “support” her— they started defining what kind of mom she thought she was supposed to be. From fertility tracking and bump apps to baby monitors, sleep trackers, and Life360-style teen surveillance, we unpack the subtle ways tech feeds anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressure to “optimize” everything… including our kids. In this episode, you'll hear: How one pregnancy app quietly shifted Amanda from “this is helpful” to “this is telling me who my baby should be”—and why that mattered when her son's diagnosis didn't match the glossy digital version. What happens when your phone knows your pregnancy before your friends do, and how targeted ads start shaping your identity as a mom before your baby is even born. The hidden emotional cost of baby and teen surveillance tech (like smart socks and location tracking apps) and why they create more anxiety than actual safety. Simple mindset shifts to reclaim your intuition in a tech-saturated world, so your phone becomes a tool—not the authority on your parenting. Resources We SharedGrab Amanda's book Second Life: Having A Child In The Digital Age: hFollow Amanda on InstagramGrab our FREE Stop Doing Checklist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lilly breaks down the second of five losing strategies that keep you stuck in the same conflicts: controlling your partner. She explains the difference between direct and indirect control, how your nervous system thinks control equals safety, and what to do instead so you can collaborate instead of dictate.This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on the losing strategies that sabotage your relationship and how to interrupt the cycle.In this episode, you'll learn:* The difference between direct control and indirect control (manipulation)* Why your nervous system thinks control equals safety* What's happening in your body when you try to control the conflict* Examples of direct control (dictating timeline and outcome)* Examples of indirect control (guilt tripping, withdrawal, playing victim)* Why control leads to retaliation and payback* The real cost of trying to control your partner in conflict* How to recognize when you're in control mode* How to regulate yourself instead of managing your partner* The one question that changes everything: “Am I trying to control this because it's helpful or because I'm uncomfortable?”Connect with Lilly:* Join the FREE UNDEFEATED 3 Day Intensive (Dec 8, 9, 10 at 6 pm CT): https://stan.store/lillyrachels/p/undefeated* Work 1:1 with Lilly: support@lillyrachels.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lillyrachels.com

Controlling the HIV epidemic depends on shifting from fragmented, donor-led programmes to nationally led, integrated health systems. To accompany a new joint Series of six papers, Peter Hayward, Editor-in-chief of The Lancet HIV, and Gavin Cleaver, Senior Editor at The Lancet Global Health, are joined in conversation by Solange Baptiste, Kenneth Ngure, and Charles Holmes, who worked extensively on the Series.Together they discuss withstanding external funding shocks, meaningful community involvement, and focusing on health equity, as part of a sustainable approach to HIV prevention in Africa.Click here to read the full series: https://www.thelancet.com/series-do/sustainable-hiv-prevention-africaContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Controlling the HIV epidemic depends on shifting from fragmented, donor-led programmes to nationally led, integrated health systems. To accompany a new joint Series of six papers, Peter Hayward, Editor-in-chief of The Lancet HIV, and Gavin Cleaver, Senior Editor at The Lancet Global Health, are joined in conversation by Solange Baptiste, Kenneth Ngure, and Charles Holmes, who worked extensively on the Series.Together they discuss withstanding external funding shocks, meaningful community involvement, and focusing on health equity, as part of a sustainable approach to HIV prevention in Africa.Click here to read the full series: https://www.thelancet.com/series-do/sustainable-hiv-prevention-africaContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

The Failure of the Hittite Empire: Colleague Eric Cline examines the Hittites, classified as the major failures of the era, explaining that this superpower controlling Anatolia and rivaling Egypt collapsed due to a "perfect storm" of drought, plague, and poor leadership, with their capital Hattusa destroyed and abandoned; however, "Neo-Hittite" rump states in northern Syria such as Carchemish survived as trading hubs for centuries before eventually facing aggression from the rising Neo-Assyrian empire.

What you'll learn on this episode:How to identify and eliminate the “Not Good Enough” mindset that silently kills your salesWhy top salespeople ask more questions and talk lessHow to take control of conversations and guide clients toward decisionsWhen you should focus on conversion—and when to shift back to lead generationThe 5 essential money-making activities for real estate agents (CPI Time) To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

Anxiety isn't just a feeling -- it reveals where our trust is divided. Jesus doesn't shame us for it; He redirects our attention to the goodness of the Father. In this message, we look at why anxiety forms, how misplaced trust fuels it, and why seeing the Father clearly is the key to freedom. Discover how the Kingdom reframes your priorities, heals your heart, and offers a life where anxiety no longer rules.#Jesus #OvercomingAnxiety # TrustGod

What if the very thing you keep trying to control is the thing that's silently keeping you stuck?In this powerful excerpt from our free masterclass Tantra Unveiled, Chantelle breaks open one of Tantra's most liberating truths: we don't transform by fixing, analysing or regulating ourselves… we transform by feeling what is actually here, now.She reveals why so many people spend years in therapy, mindset work or meditation and still feel anxious, shut down or disconnected:Because the mind keeps reliving the past and projecting into the future, and almost no one teaches us how to actually be human - how to feel our emotional body, how to harness our erotic energy, how to trust life instead of manage it.Today's episode breaks down the outdated beliefs we carry about healing and invites us into the questions that open the doorway to real transformationWhat if safety doesn't come from controlling life, but from meeting life as it is?What if your nervous system isn't meant to stay regulated, but to move - to feel both expansion and intensity without collapsing?What if the wisdom inside your body is more accurate than anything you've ever learned about yourself?Chantelle shares the core tantric teaching that changes everything for practitioners and seekers alike:“Suffering isn't created by pain - it's created by being in conflict with what is.”Instead of bypassing or analysing experience, Tantra invites us into radical honesty with the body:What's here now?Where does it live in me?Can I stay with it, without trying to fix or control it?For those called to the practitioner path, this episode is an initiation into the heart of why Tantra is not just another modality. It's the one that finally stops the endless cycle of fixing, analysing, and seeking. It's about becoming the kind of presence that shows people how to be alive, how to feel, how to trust themselves, and how to meet every moment without abandoning who they are. This is the level of embodiment, sovereignty, and honesty that clients are starving for because it's what actually creates lasting change.Tantra places the body the felt sense, the emotional truth, the erotic aliveness,  back at the centre of healing. It awakens practitioners into a modality that doesn't keep people in perpetual processing, but returns them to the knowing that they are enough, they are whole, and they are capable of meeting life as it is. If you can feel that the Tantric Path is calling you, we invite you to explore Module 1 of our renowned 18 Month Practitioner Training for free here. Resources + Links:Enrollment for our 18 Month Practitioner Training is open now! Save $2000 when you enroll before December 19th! https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/ Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

Each day of our life, seeds are being intentionally and unintentionally sown into our hearts which either produce the fruit of faith, or fear. This is important because the results you experience in your life are based on faith or fear. Faith that is acted on produces success; and fear creates inaction, which produces failure. Thus, most of us are experiencing wild swings in emotions, various degrees of success, and frequent periods of failure. If we want to get off this roller-coaster ride, then we have to control the seeds we allow into our hearts. Listen to today's Daily Word to learn more about this concept and discover how to control it for sustainable success.           Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Most women think they're “taking control,” but what they're actually doing is managing chaos from a nervous system that doesn't feel safe. Control is a trauma response. Direction is a soul response. And learning the difference changes everything about your healing, your power, and your relationships. In this powerful solo episode, Lora breaks down the difference between controlling your life and directing your life—a distinction that is foundational to healing after infidelity or any form of deep emotional betrayal. You'll hear why control feels so intoxicating at first, why it becomes exhausting over time, and how it ultimately keeps you stuck in fear, hypervigilance, and over-functioning. Lora then guides you into the energetics of self-direction—what she calls a “soul response”—where clarity, empowerment, and healthy masculine/feminine balance begin to return. Through personal stories, cultural context, nervous-system wisdom, and practical tools, Lora shows you how to stop managing the chaos and start leading your life again. If you've been stuck in fear, bracing, or trying to “fix” your partner, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.   Top 3 Takeaways Control is always rooted in fear. Over-monitoring, over-planning, over-functioning, micromanaging your partner's behavior—all of it is a trauma response from a nervous system that doesn't feel safe. It's not a moral failing; it's biology. Self-direction is grounded clarity and expansion. Instead of reacting, you choose your next right step based on who you want to be. You lead your life with healthy masculine structure and healthy feminine flow, instead of trying to force outcomes.   The Control-to-Direction Test Will Change Everything. Ask yourself: Am I trying to control a person or outcome? Am I acting from fear or from clarity? Does this behavior feel braced or grounded? Is this action about who I want to be, or about preventing something from happening? These four questions reveal your truth instantly.   Loving this show? Ready to go deeper? If you're tired of controlling everything around you and you're ready to finally feel safe, grounded, clear, and self-directed again, this is exactly what we do inside Rise & Reign, my six-month betrayal recovery mentorship. It's where women learn to lead their lives again—rebuilding identity, regulating their nervous system, reclaiming their truth, and making empowered decisions without fear.

Controlling the Banking Function in Your Life to Change Your Finacial Future! You might be saving 10% of your income… but quietly sending 34.5% of every disposable dollar to banks in interest. In this episode, Mary Jo breaks down Chapter 3 of Building Your Warehouse of Wealth and shows why how money flows is more important than the rate of return you're chasing.

Send us a textSometimes control shows up long before anyone notices it, slipping into conversations as overexplaining, micromanaging, or trying to keep every moment calm. It can feel protective or helpful, even when it quietly disconnects people from themselves and each other. Join Anna and Tim as they sit with the real tension of recognizing controlling behavior, especially when it comes from a place of fear or old patterns that once made sense.They dig into how control takes root, what it costs in relationships, and why it is so hard to name without shame. The conversation stays honest and grounded, making space for the parts that want to keep everyone safe and the parts that are tired of carrying so much.This Episode Covers:The subtle ways control shows up in everyday interactions.How control can feel like caretaking or protection.The pressure of managing everyone's emotional experience.What it feels like to be on the receiving end of control.The link between conflict avoidance and controlling patterns.Noticing when anxiety or fear is driving behavior.The impact of shrinking to keep the peace.How awareness opens space for change.Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!The podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com

Our emotions may shift, but God's will remains steady. Instead of letting feelings rule, we choose faith—trusting His wisdom and surrendering to His Spirit. In every moment, may His peace guide our steps.

In this episode, Matt explains the "dos and don'ts" of phone sales. They discuss the uncomfortable world of phone sales and turn it into something approachable and even enjoyable for gym owners and fitness professionals.Matt brings tactics from the field, while Rick offers frameworks that turn conversations into conversions. They discuss how to handle price objections and why you should never sell the braces but always sell the smile.You'll also hear about common phone pitfalls and why enthusiasm and conviction matter more than fancy scripts.Don't miss this one if you want to turn more leads into clients and change more lives in the process. Tune in now!Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Thanksgiving greetings and dad jokes (00:36)The importance of understanding customer needs (01:27)Common sales mistakes and solutions (04:34)Controlling the conversation and handling objections (11:28)Building rapport and staying on-topic (14:41)Uncovering customer problems and pain points (17:30)Presenting solutions and taking action (22:56)Maintaining enthusiasm and professionalism (27:54)Final thoughts and encouragement (29:19)Additional Resources:- Alloy Personal Training- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity---------You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Harvey from SiteDocs to reveal how construction teams are ditching paper, reducing risk, and staying audit-ready with smarter Health, Safety & Compliance (HSC) workflows.From custom digital forms to real-time dashboards and field-to-office connectivity, learn how SiteDocs helps contractors stay on top of safety documentation, before it becomes a liability.If your jobsite struggles with overdue forms, outdated processes, or inconsistent reporting, this episode shows how to fix it fast.Tune in to learn:How SiteDocs streamlines safety paperworkWhy real-time reporting transforms decision-makingScalable tools for contractors of any size

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AI agents aren't just reacting anymore, they're thinking, learning, and sometimes deleting your entire production database without asking. The real question isn't if your AI agent will be hacked, it's when, and whether you'll have the right hooks in place to stop it before it happens. In this episode, Ron breaks down the ChatGPT Atlas vulnerability that shocked researchers, revealing how malicious prompts can turn AI assistants against their own users by bypassing safeguards and accessing file systems. He presents his new talk "Hooking Before Hacking," introducing a framework for applying EDR principles, prevention, detection, and response, to AI agents before they execute unauthorized commands. From pre-tool use hooks that catch malicious intent to one-time passwords that put humans back in the loop, this episode shares practical security controls you can implement today to prevent your AI agents from going rogue.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - ChatGPT Atlas vulnerability exposed 04:00 - AI technology outpacing security guardrails 05:00 - Guardrail jailbreaks and prompt injection 06:00 - AI agents deleting production databases 07:00 - EDR principles for AI agents 09:00 - Pre-tool use hooks catch intention 11:00 - User prompt sanitization prevents leaks 14:00 - One-time passwords for agent workflows 16:00 - Automation mistakes across 10 years   Links: Connect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Check out the entire article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/cybersecurity-experts-warn-openai-chatgpt-101658986.html  GitHub Repository: https://hackervalley.com/hooking-before-hacking  See Ron's "Hooking Before Hacking" presentation slides here: http://hackervalley.com/hooking-before-hacking-presentation Check out our website: https://hackervalley.com/ Upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio    

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Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!What is more powerful in your mind? Positive thoughts or negative thoughts? The weight of one is much greater than the other, simply based on the way God designed us. And this means we have some work to do, lest even a single negative idea affect your belief, then your choices, then your life. Five Steps for Overcoming Negative Thinking:1) NOTICE the thought immediately2) NAME the thought for what it is3) REPLACE the thought immediately4) REPEAT that process consistently5) BUILT positive thought habits daily Excel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487

This week at Venture, we welcomed Pastor Jared Ming from Higher Vision Church as he continued our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from Ephesians 5. Pastor Jared teaches what it means to “be imitators of God” — that following Jesus is not just about believing, but about becoming more like our Father. Through humor, personal stories, and deep biblical insight, he unpacks two life-changing truths: 1. Walk in Love Love isn't just emotion — it's action, sacrifice, generosity, and self-control. Jared shows how true love is expressed through giving, and how it also means restraining the desires and behaviors that lead us away from God. 2. Walk in the Light We are called to leave the darkness behind. Jared challenges us to disconnect from anything that keeps us from God's best and to step fully into the light — through confession, truth, repentance, and following Jesus wholeheartedly. This message is practical, challenging, and full of moments that will help you grow closer to God and look more like Him in your daily life. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online00:06 – Drop your location in the comments00:20 – Service intro00:42 – Pastor Jared Ming takes the stage01:07 – Honoring Pastor Brandon, Pastor Di, and the team01:23 – About Higher Vision Church01:38 – Thanksgiving weekend humor02:03 – “Drumstick” joke02:24 – Diving into Ephesians 502:41 – Standing for the reading of God's Word02:57 – “Be imitators of God”03:31 – Opening prayer03:58 – What does it mean to imitate God?04:17 – Mimicking your Father in heaven04:42 – Family photo illustration05:19 – Do you resemble your Father spiritually?06:25 – What imitation really looks like06:49 – Encouraging the room07:16 – The call to “walk in love”07:56 – Love expressed through giving08:41 – God loved and gave09:05 – The five love languages09:27 – Gift illustration with Pastor Morgan10:51 – It's not love if there's no substance11:13 – Showing love through generosity and forgiveness11:43 – Love is demonstrated through action12:27 – Love is expressed through self-control12:59 – Hard topics: sexual immorality13:28 – Why Paul addresses sexuality14:28 – Fornication explained15:08 – God's call to holiness16:01 – Coveting and desires16:35 – Desires become actions16:57 – God protects us through boundaries17:53 – Love restrains18:01 – Controlling your words18:27 – All communication matters19:15 – Every word is recorded19:44 – Our words justify or condemn20:06 – Life and death in the tongue20:52 – The power of confession21:34 – Your words shape your future22:11 – Speak life, not defeat22:37 – Don't be deceived by empty words23:21 – Cultural lies vs. biblical truth24:06 – Reaping the results of belief24:51 – Speak God's promises25:19 – “The best is yet to come”25:35 – Walk in love recap26:15 – Point 2: Walk in the light26:35 – Leaving darkness behind27:06 – Know what is acceptable to God27:42 – Why you need the Bible28:15 – Light reveals what darkness hides29:17 – Stop blaming darkness — turn on the light29:53 – Jesus is the light30:15 – Jesus wants followers, not fans30:38 – Disconnect from darkness31:26 – “No thank you” illustration from Elf32:47 – What fellowship with darkness looks like33:37 – Expose what's hidden34:18 – Painful but necessary healing34:45 – Story of the plantar wart36:22 – It can't heal until you reveal36:50 – Break fellowship with darkness37:22 – Time to walk in love and light37:41 – Salvation invitation38:29 – Call to repentance39:12 – Prayer of salvation40:12 – Prayer over the church40:45 – Pastor Di wraps up service41:27 – How to go deeper this week41:47 – Christmas season starts next week41:53 – Closing remarks42:00 – End

In this episode of 'To The House', host Delvin Joyce and Vad Lee discuss the recent JMU vs Coastal Carolina football game, reflecting on the "rivalry," game atmosphere, and standout performances. They analyze the Alonza Barnett III's play, the defense's dominance, and the impact of coaching. The conversation highlights the growth of the JMU program and looks ahead to future challenges in the playoffs. In this engaging conversation, Vad Lee and Delvin Joyce discuss the upcoming Sunbelt Championship game, JMU's dominance in college football, and the passionate debate over athletic talent by region. They reflect on personal connections to teams, the significance of fan engagement, and the importance of controlling the narrative surrounding JMU's playoff aspirations. The hosts also analyze Troy's performance and JMU's strategy for the championship, emphasizing the electric atmosphere of JMU games and the team's potential for success. Follow the show on Twitter Follow To The House on Instagram Enjoy the show? Buy Us A Coffee  Leave us a review! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Rivalry Discussion 02:59 Game Experience and Atmosphere at Coastal Carolina 05:46 Quarterback Performance and Game Strategy 08:56 Defensive Highlights and Player Insights 12:09 Running Back Dynamics and Team Performance 14:51 Receiver Performance and Game Analysis 17:58 Offensive Strategy and Play Calling 20:52 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects 24:56 Defensive Strategies and Player Performances 37:54 Anticipating Championship Outcomes and Rankings 46:14 High School Mascots and Rivalries 47:31 Duke vs. Virginia: A Rivalry Perspective 49:44 History with Troy: A Look Back 52:19 Analyzing the Sunbelt Championship Game 56:34 Troy's Defense: Strengths and Weaknesses 01:01:32 Offensive Challenges for Troy 01:04:19 Controlling the Narrative: JMU's Focus 01:11:36 Friday Night Lights: The JMU Experience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The journey inward demands we address the internal resistance of the self-critic. This session is an exercise in non-identification, gently releasing the habit of self-judgment that perpetuates suffering. We practice generating metta (loving-kindness) toward the self, shifting the inner landscape from a state of conflict to one of unconditional support. Discover how self-kindness is not passive surrender, but the true root of mental stability and effortless resilience. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma" In the modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, not by barbarian invasions, but by endless notifications, political noise, and the constant pressure to be "on." Resilience isn't a talent you're born with, or something you buy in a self-help book. What if the antidote to our modern anxiety was perfected two thousand years ago, written on wax tablets and sent across the Roman Empire? This series is your essential training manual for mental resilience, drawn from the deepest well of ancient wisdom: Stoicism. Over the next seven days, you're going to build a mental foundation that can withstand anything. This is your Unbroken Mind, and it's structured around one of the greatest resilience coaches in history: the Roman philosopher and statesman, Lucius Annaeus Seneca. Every single episode is a workshop to make this ancient philosophy immediately actionable today. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma," episodes 3423-3429. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "The Acceptance Code" Your mission this week: practice Cognitive Separation, isolating facts from your emotional judgments about them. Whenever you feel stress, pause and list only the neutral facts of the situation (Katalepsis), then discard the "externals" you cannot change. This prepares your Inner Citadel to respond strategically, rather than reactively, to uncertainty and daily irritations. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Inner Citadel Meditation Day 2:  Affirmation: "My peace is governed only by my internal response, not by external events." Day 3:  Kumbhaka (Retention Breath) Day 4:  Dhyana mudra for self-awareness Day 5:  Fifth chakra for inner truth Day 6:  Courage Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

The status quo is a lack of desire to do something different simply because what you've always done is comfortable. In the insurance industry, this mindset is a death sentence. Agencies are still training producers on sales tactics from two decades ago, ignoring the reality that the game has completely changed.If you want to scale, you have to kill the status quo. In this episode, I'm giving you the framework to modernize your entire sales process. We break down how to use AI to automate your pre-meeting research, the 7-step formula to take total control of the discovery meeting, and why your current proposal strategy is losing you deals. This is the guide to stop doing what's comfortable and start doing what works.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/aneary/strategy-sessionKEY MOMENTS(00:00:00) The "Status Quo" Sales Process is Killing Your Growth (00:05:35) Stop Evaluating AI: It's Here to Stay (00:07:46) Stage 1: Using Tech to Prepare Your Prospect for a Win (00:14:06) Stage 2: Controlling the Discovery Meeting (The 7 P's) (00:19:51) Stage 3: The 3-Step Proposal FrameworkCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

What if the words you speak in frustration are slowly eroding the relationship you most want to protect? In this deeply honest episode, Dana Kay welcomes back Ashley Gobeil, our resident child and family therapist, to explore how parents can repair, reconnect, and rebuild trust after conflict. Ashley shares why ADHD behaviors are rooted in nervous-system dysregulation and why healing begins when parents learn to co-regulate and model emotional accountability. Together, they unpack why traditional reward and punishment systems backfire, how to set firm yet compassionate boundaries, and what "connection before correction" looks like in everyday moments. Listeners will hear moving examples of repair conversations, simple regulation tools, and encouraging reminders that it's never too late to change the tone in your home. This episode will leave parents feeling seen, hopeful, and empowered to begin healing their own family patterns—one calm, connected moment at a time. Links Mentioned in the Show ▶ ADHD Thrive Jumpstart for Parenting → https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting ▶ Ashley Gobeil → https://ashleychildtherapies.com.au ▶ Parenting ADHD Teens Calmly with Ashley Gobeil - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/177-parenting-adhd-teens-calmly-with-ashley-gobiel/id1619834565?i=1000728325539 Key Takeaways: [02:35] Kids with ADHD require a different parenting lens rooted in nervous-system awareness. [05:50] Parents co-regulate their children's nervous systems every day. [09:30] Teens turn to peers when trust and repair are missing. [12:45] "Connection before correction" changes the tone of discipline. [18:30] Controlling and fear-based models collapse as teens seek independence. [19:20] How to apologize and repair without losing authority. [25:10] Don't take "I hate you!" personally — hear the emotion beneath the words. [26:50] Why authenticity is more regulating than forced calm. [32:10] Learn your own triggers to break generational cycles. [39:20] Ashley's final tip: "Drop everything and connect — say 'I love you no matter what.'" Memorable Moments: "If I spoke to my friends the way I speak to my child, I'd have no friends left." "We hold the keys to our child's nervous system." "They're not giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time." "It's never too late to repair." "Connection before correction, that phrase will be your friend." "I'd rather parents choose authenticity over calm." "Go connect and say 'I love you no matter what.'" Connect with Ashley: ▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healing_with_ashley ▶ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ashley.gobeil.50 ▶ Website – https://ashleychildtherapies.com.au Dana Kay Resources:

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Lisa and her husband were both police officers, but his graveyard shift left her feeling lonely and resentful. A traumatic birth, months of pain, and postpartum depression with no support all strained their marriage even more. They fought about intimacy weekly and constantly clashed about parenting. She felt invisible and unheard. Then her husband confessed that she'd made him feel like a terrible father and Lisa realized her approach to their relationship wasn't working.  She decided to experiment with a different way, and everything began to change. Today, their marriage is filled with passion and desire. Her husband helps around the house without being asked. Their little boy talks constantly about being a husband and father like daddy. Their home is full of the warmth and joy she thought she'd lost forever.  If you're fighting constantly and exhausted from trying so hard, Lisa's story will show you the way forward. Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: https://lauradoyle.co/4iiGF9S