Podcasts about Costa Rica

Now that we've entered the year of the Fire Horse, this energy is asking us...What are you ready to build? What is the life you truly want to create? If you expanded your belief in what's possible, what would you pursue?Now is the time to answer the call!If your heart has been asking you to make a change...whether that looks like making a career pivot, finally pursuing a creative passion, sharing your gifts in a new way, or taking a leap of faith... this podcast is for you!We dive into the importance of answering the call (for you and everyone around you!), why it can be so hard, and what can help you move forward in the face of uncertainty. Give it a listen and then ask yourself —what call are you ready to answer?IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:What shifts when you say yes to the call on your heart and how the impact ripples out far beyond you.Why the resistance, fear and challenges are actually part of the path, not proof you should quit.My experience at an Amenti retreat in Costa Rica—what happens when you're surrounded by humans who answered the call. Why waiting for total clarity keeps you stuck and how one small spark is enough to begin.Tired of letting fear or doubt stop you from pursuing the path you're truly called to take?Join us for this free masterclass: Answer the Call ⚡️ https://ginacasbarro.com/answerthecallDiscover what holds you back, how to break free, and hone in on one step you can take next to walk in the direction of your dreams!MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.Gina's passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.RESOURCES: 

Tammy's fabulous trip to Costa Rica almost turned into a nightmare when suddenly all the power went out in the middle of the night. But it turned out to be one of the best things that could happen because they all got to experience how gorgeous the sky was at night without light pollution. What happened on your vacation that you thought was going to ruin everything but ended up being the best thing that could possibly happen? 

Segunda parte del especial sobre murciélagos, con la participación del científico Bernal Rodríguez Herrera, de la Universidad de Costa Rica.

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today I am interviewing Colleen, a school counselor and IMPACT member, who shares her journey from nursing school to school counseling and her passion for teaching students the coping skills she did not learn growing up. Colleen Mosley is a School Counselor in Long Island, New York. This is her fourth year at her current school. Previously, she worked as a School Counselor for four years in Northern Virginia. Before becoming a counselor, she served on the Leadership Team at a private school in Northern Virginia. Colleen is deeply passionate about equipping students with lifelong coping skills and believes that work is at the heart of why she became a School Counselor. What does Colleen love about school counseling Colleen shares that she loves being the person she did not have growing up. She finds it incredibly fulfilling to teach children skills they can use throughout their lifetime. What does Colleen love about individual sessions Because she sees all students weekly for classroom lessons, she is able to build strong rapport and positive relationships early on. When students come to her counseling room for individual support, there is already an established foundation of trust. How does she manage the logistics of individual sessions Colleen typically meets with students once a week for six weeks for approximately 20 minutes. She administers a pre-assessment during the first session and a post-assessment during the final session to measure growth and progress. A day in the life Colleen works with students in grades K through 8 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. She is available on Mondays primarily for crisis response. She teaches Social Emotional Learning lessons in 40 minute blocks for each classroom and schedules individual sessions as needed. When she is not teaching or counseling, she supervises lunch and recess or plans future lessons and school events. Advice for new school counselors Find a mentor you trust. Prioritize self-care. Join a cohort or a community such as IMPACT so you have support and resources readily available to make your job feel more manageable. As Colleen says, overdose on self-care so you can do your job most effectively! Do not forget, today and tomorrow I am hosting a free live training on how to enhance your individual counseling sessions and begin collecting meaningful data so you can feel confident and valued in your role. You will walk away with practical engagement strategies and simple data tracking tools you can start using right away.   Resources Mentioned: Individual Counseling LIVE Training Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

Legendary LATAM Gringo Jakes' Website: https://jakenomada.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/JakeNomada $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions Subscribe to win a free flight.... when I hit 5k subscribers I will buy a random person a one way flight to experience solo travel themselves. & I will help you plan the adventure. Ai summary for seo ~ Latin America is a sprawling, high-contrast mosaic that defies any single label, offering a lifestyle that is as exhausting as it is exhilarating. To live here as a "gringo" is to enter a world where the social fabric is woven with deep-seated warmth and a collective resilience that prioritizes human connection over rigid schedules. Whether you are navigating the high-altitude Andean peaks or the humid pulse of a Caribbean coastline, you'll find a culture that operates on the "Tranquilo" principle—a fluid approach to time where bureaucracy is slow, but the coffee is fresh, the music is loud, and the people are genuinely curious about your story. It is a region that rewards the flexible and punishes the impatient. For those looking to plant roots, the "Gringo Trail" has evolved into a sophisticated network of hubs catering to different flavors of expatriate life. Mexico City and Medellín remain the heavyweights for digital nomads seeking cosmopolitan energy, world-class gastronomy, and robust infrastructure. Meanwhile, places like the Sacred Valley in Peru or the coastlines of Costa Rica offer a more soul-searching, "Pura Vida" existence focused on wellness and nature. In 2026, the influx of remote workers has pushed prices up in trendy neighborhoods like Roma Norte or El Poblado, but the cost of living still offers a "luxury-for-less" trade-off that is nearly impossible to find in the US or Europe, particularly regarding private healthcare and domestic services. However, the transition isn't always seamless, and "gringo" life requires a specific mental toolkit to navigate safely and respectfully. Safety is the most common concern, but it is often more about "situational awareness" than dodging cartels; it's about learning not to "give papaya"—local slang for not making yourself an easy target by flashing wealth. Beyond security, there is the hurdle of the "Gringo Tax," where foreigners are often quoted higher prices. Integration is the only cure for this; those who bother to learn the local Spanish (or Portuguese in Brazil) and respect the formal etiquette of the Usted find that the "foreigner" label eventually softens into that of a "local friend," unlocking a much deeper, more authentic version of the city. Ultimately, living in Latin America is an exercise in trading "First World" convenience for "Real World" vibrancy. You might lose a day to a confusing bank errand or a sudden power outage, but you'll gain a life filled with spontaneous Sunday asados, vibrant street markets, and a sense of community that makes the hyper-individualism of the North feel sterile by comparison. It is a place where the infrastructure might be crumbling in spots, but the spirit is unbreakable. If you can handle the noise, the spicy food, and the occasional chaos, it offers a richness of experience that makes it one of the most rewarding regions on earth to call home. #travel #travelblogger #nomad #latinamerica #expat #wifimoney

Episode Highlights: ▶Introduction to Nettle Dieta a 3-week plant spirit immersion ▶ Why late February and early March 2026 carry potent astrological significance  ▶ Key 2026 astrological transits ▶ What a traditional master plant dieta looks and feels like in the Peruvian jungle  ▶ The difference between a traditional dieta and a soft or social dieta  ▶ Why stinging nettle was chosen for this specific moment in astrology and world history  ▶ The concept of "bright boundaries" and how nettle teaches them  ▶ An introduction to co-facilitators Sam Perry (master herbalist and alchemist) and Susan De Rider (mystery school astrologer)  ▶ How working with plant spirits differs from consuming entheogenic medicines  ▶ The power of communal, intentional containers and why the number of participants matters    Nettle Dieta A Plant Spirit Immersion & Astrology-Guided Resilience for 2026: Join us for a 3-week plant spirit immersion held in community, moving into the Spring Equinox with Nettle as your ally for the astrology of 2026. Starts March 9th. https://go.bethaweinstein.com/nettle-dieta/ Previous Episodes Featuring Sam Perry:  https://bethaweinstein.com/podcast/energetics-of-psilocybin-bridging-tradition-ancient-wisdom-the-body-sam-perry-part-1/ https://bethaweinstein.com/podcast/energetics-of-psilocybin-bridging-tradition-ancient-wisdom-and-the-body-sam-perry-part-2/   Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

Danielle Paige is an International Spiritual Teacher, Soul Astrologer, Host of Cosmic Body Podcast and Founder of Purposely Divine: School For Your Soul and Astrology Mystery School. A self-taught astrologer, who's been reading the stars for lifetimes, she continued her studies with some of the world's top astrologers. She then devoted herself to learning different types of healing to create her own style of spiritual medicine. By fusing astrology, energetic healing, and intuition, she is able to help her clients heal their wounds, clear old patterns, and help them come back home to their heart. Danielle has given talks on mysticism and astrology at Scorpios Mykonos, Glossier Headquarters in NYC, Soho House, The Assemblage, The Goodfest and has traveled to over 32 countries bringing women together while leading retreats in Hawaii, Costa Rica, as well as 3 retreats on the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Kythnos. Her work has been featured in Vogue Netherlands (twice!), Goop, Astrology.com, London Standard, The Numinous, Yogi Approved, Thought Catalog, JDate, CBS Radio and more!In This Episode, We Explore:Why eclipses are powerful catalysts for change, and how they accelerate both our personal growth and the collective consciousness.The art of surrender: learning to release what is no longer aligned instead of gripping tighter during transformational seasons.Why purpose is a frequency we embody, not a destination we chase, and how to attune to it.The importance of listening to the whispers of your soul, honoring your intuition, and saying no to what isn't in alignment.Cultivating self-grace, authenticity, and energetic hygiene through practices like body work and energy clearing.Follow Danielle Paige on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdaniellepaige/ Learn more about Danielle here: https://daniellepaige.com/Join the Cosmic Body Collective Membership: https://cosmicbodycollective.com/Listen to the Cosmic Body Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-body-with-danielle-paige/id1459167088Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offWork with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney's offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Una crisis sensorial y un berrinche pueden parecer similares a simple vista, sobre todo en niños, pero tienen causas y características diferentes. Saber diferenciarlos es clave para dar una respuesta adecuada. Precisamente para saber diferenciarlos, identificar cuáles son los diferentes tipos de crisis sensoriales y muchos detalles más, nos acompaña el Dr. Antonio Rizzoli Córdoba quien ya ha estado con nosotros en previamente en Pediatras en Línea. El Dr. Antonio Rizzoli estudió la licenciatura en Médico Cirujano en la Universidad La Salle, la licenciatura en Psicología, especialidad en Pediatría y Neurología Pediátrica, Maestría y Doctorado en Ciencias en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) obteniendo mención honorífica en todas sus etapas formativas. Egresado del programa Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership por la Escuela de Medicina de Harvard. Actualmente se desempeña como Jefe del Servicio de Pediatría del Desarrollo y la Conducta, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, del cual es fundador; coordinador de los Programas de Atención Primaria, Discapacidad y Desarrollo Infantil 2025-2027, Asociación Internacional de Pediatría. Ha dictado más de 300 conferencias nacionales e internacionales y ha sido profesor invitado de la Facultad de Enfermería de la Universidad de Costa Rica. Cuenta con más de 30 publicaciones indexadas como autor principal, además de ser tutor de tesis más de 50 alumnos de posgrado y dos alumnos egresados de maestría en ciencias médicas. Instagram: @‌arizzolic Facebook: Dr. Antonio Rizzoli ¿Tienes algún comentario sobre este episodio o sugerencias de temas para un futuro podcast?  Escríbenos a pediatrasenlinea@childrenscolorado.org.

Hablar de las reformas que se necesitan para fortalecer el financiamiento a las campañas electorales en democracia, es un tema poco atractivo… Hasta que se destapa un manejo inadecuado, irregular o abiertamente ilegal y se produce un escándalo que, inevitablemente, termina por denostar a la democracia misma. Sin ir más lejos, el informe preliminar de la OEA tras la reciente elección, alertó a Costa Rica sobre el peligro de la infiltración del crimen organizado en el esquema de financiamiento nacional. Además, nos recordó las reformas pendientes en cuanto a la dependencia del financiamiento privado en los torneos, así como la falta de límites a las contribuciones, entre otras modificaciones necesarias. Conversamos al respecto con Alejandro Robles, especialista en la materia.

While in Costa Rica, Tammy found a group of musicians playing the type of music one would expect from a Costa Rican band. What she didn't expect was hearing them break into country music. Where was the unexpected place you heard country music? 

En el episodio de hoy hablaremos de herencias, presión, gloria y fantasmas que persiguen a los goleadores de Chivas. Nos metemos a Guadalajara para sentarnos cara a cara con Armando González, pero no “La Hormiga”, sino el padre. Un exfutbolista que hoy vive algo que pocos pueden contar, pasar de ser el protagonista a convertirse en “el papá de”, ¿cómo se forma un delantero de élite desde casa?, ¿qué tan duro es el filtro para llegar a Primera División?, casa club, disciplina, tentaciones, redes sociales, dinero y una meta clara: Mundial 2026. Abordamos el peso de jugar en Chivas hoy, donde cada gol te convierte en héroe y cada error te incendia en redes. ¿Es más difícil ser delantero del Guadalajara ahora que hace 30 años?, la respuesta no es tan sencilla, pero sí es contundente. Después cruzamos fronteras hasta Costa Rica para hablar con Erick “Cubo” Torres, el hombre que evitó el descenso con un doblete en Puebla, el que vivió la presión, la crítica y hasta el envío a Colombia para trabajar con coaching mental. ¿Qué le faltó para convertirse en leyenda?, ¿qué consejo le da hoy a La Hormiga para no perderse en la fama?. Este episodio no es solo fútbol, es sobre legado, salud mental, disciplina, tentaciones, caída y redención. Es la historia de cómo se construye y se sostiene un goleador. Mantente actualizado con lo último de 'TUDN Podcast'. ¡Suscríbete para no perderte ningún episodio!Ayúdanos a crecer dejándonos un review ¡Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros!¿Conoces a alguien que amaría este episodio? ¡Compárteselo por WhatsApp, por texto, por Facebook, y ayúdanos a correr la voz!Escúchanos en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, y el canal de YouTube de Uforia Podcasts, o donde sea que escuchas tus podcasts.'TUDN Podcast' es un podcast de Uforia Podcasts, la plataforma de audio de TelevisaUnivision.

Kelsey sits down with Joy Smith from Franklin, TN, creator of Savvy Travel Mamas (Instagram + podcast), to share the ultimate Harry Potter-inspired trip for a 12-year-old. After Joy's son finished all seven books, she promised to take him to iconic filming locations and bring the magic to life and in summer 2025, they did exactly that!From London highlights and a special Harry Potter afternoon tea to the must-do Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Joy breaks down what to book early and how to plan a perfect kid-approved itinerary. Then it's off to Scotland for jaw-dropping scenery and real-life “Hogwarts” moments, including spotting the Jacobite Steam Train (the “Hogwarts Express”) crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct and visiting the dreamy cloisters at the University of Glasgow. Tune in for practical tips, favorite moments, and the kind of trip your Harry Potter fan will never forget!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Vessi Waterproof Travel Sneaker: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44154365- Go City Passes: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1110l7UuS- MINNEAPOLIS: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Mall of America- Air France Minneapolis to London on points- LONDON: Holiday Inn Express Victoria, Pimlico Subway Station, The Georgian Hotel, Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Harry Potter Tea, Butterbeer, Tower of London, Crown Jewels, St. Paul's Catherdral, Thames River Cruise, London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Lego Store, Piccadilly Circus, Bread Ahead, London City Airport- SCOTLAND: Glasgow, The Highlands, Fort William, Hogwarts Express, Jacobite Steam Train, Glenfinnan Viaduct, The Garrison Hotel, Ben Nevis Mountain, Mallaig, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness Monster (Nessie), the Cloisters at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Airport, Scotland Rail- WEST KILBRIDE: Joy visits her family castle, Clan Hunter Home, Hunterston Castle, William Wallace tree from Braveheart- DUBLIN: Hyatt Centric Dublin, Go City Pass, St. Patrick's Cathedral, City Bus Tour, Guinness Tour, Marsha's Library, Aer LingusTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

In this week's episode, Nicky is joined by her partner and love Nick Onken for a raw, unscripted conversation recorded just days after returning from a profound seven-day couples Divine Union immersion in Costa Rica.Nothing was prepared. Nothing was scripted. What you'll hear is two people still integrating one of the most transformative experiences of their lives. The real, tender, and sometimes uncomfortable truth of what it means to do deep work together, and what becomes possible when you do.This episode picks up where their first conversation left off, going deeper into the dynamics of masculine and feminine energy, the wounds we carry into relationships, and what it truly looks like to choose each other at a root level.You'll Learn:Their profound experience throughout their divine union immersionWhy the distinction between "I need you to feel complete" and "I cannot reach my highest without you” changes everything The childhood wounds (strict religious control, inherited scarcity, a mother's survival) that were showing up in their relationship, and how they traced them to the rootHow to navigate conflict without drama, process your triggers before bringing them to your partner, and repair without keeping scoreAnd lot's more!— Ready to Go Deeper? Take Your First Step Into This Life Changing Work…Listening to Life:A 4-Day Intensive Transformative Programme to completely shift beyond the current limitations, repeating problems, and patterns in your life. Discover an entirely new possibility for who you truly are and the life you can live.Join our Programme Priority List to get the latest news: https://nickyclinch.lpages.co/listening-to-life-opt-in/ Book Your Call with Our Team: https://calendly.com/d/wvpz-r6zs/maturation-discovery-callPLUS✉️ Join Outgrowing Survival with Nicky Clinch: https://nickyclinch.activehosted.com/f/27Free weekly deep teachings and reflections from Nicky to mature your being and outgrow survival.This is your invitation to go beyond surface-level change and start transforming at the root.— Connect with Nicky: Visit my website: https://nickyclinch.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicky_clinch/ Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyclinchmaturation Let's connect on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nicky-clinch-surrender---Remember:  Transformation always feels uncomfortable - until it doesn't. Your next breakthrough might just be on the other side of what feels like falling apart.

Are you doing “all the right things” and still feeling like happiness keeps slipping through your fingers? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Yale psychology professor and The Happiness Lab host Dr. Laurie Santos about the biggest mind traps that block joy—and the small, research-backed shifts that help you feel better in real life. Together, Diana and Laurie unpack why mind-wandering, hedonic adaptation (getting used to the good), and comparison quietly drain wellbeing—and how practices like mindfulness/savoring, treating negative emotions as helpful signals, radical acceptance, and “time affluence” can bring you back to what matters most.Key takeaways you'll learn in this episode:The three biggest “happiness traps” (mind-wandering, adaptation, and comparison) and how to work with them.Why chasing “good vibes only” can backfire—and how to redefine happiness as flourishing.How to use negative emotions as signals (like a dashboard light) instead of problems to eliminate.Why more money and achievement often don't move happiness much—and what tends to help more (sleep, friends, free time, and presence).Press play, then share this episode with a high-achiever friend (or anyone feeling stuck in the comparison spiral) who could use a science-backed reset on what actually creates joy.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram,

John Lopez is BACK from Costa Rica & Reggie Adetula is intrigued to hear the questions OG has with all the crazy storylines that happened since he was gone. Afterwards, In The Loop gets into hockey talk as USA Men's Hockey defeated Canada to win first gold medal since Miracle On The Ice. And inspired by the triumphant win, the Question of the Day: What would/have you sacrifice for a win? Reggie Adetula & John Lopez go Around the NFL together for the first time in quite some time! Also, Reggie & John discuss the Houston Rockets' collapse against the Knicks & how Udoka keeps blowing fourth quarter leads. The fellas then take a look at What's Poppin as they re-visit the US being golden in men's hockey in the Winter Olympics and some Astros nuggets. The NFL Combine is this week, so Reggie Adetula & John Lopez point some... potentially concerning things about the Texans. Reggie & John hit their Lunchtime Confessions on a Monday, especially with OG being back from Costa Rica! With the Houston Astros now finally playing some Spring Training games, Reggie & John give their early thoughts. With all the negative talk on Texans QB CJ Stroud, a fellow QB in Panthers' own Bryce Young may have given John Lopez & Reggie Adetula a different point of view. Reggie takes over The Mixtape once again as he educates us on underwear that tracks farts & a women went "missing" for 24 years. The fellas then end it discussing more Astros.

The NFL Combine is this week, so Reggie Adetula & John Lopez point some... potentially concerning things about the Texans. Reggie & John hit their Lunchtime Confessions on a Monday, especially with OG being back from Costa Rica! With the Houston Astros now finally playing some Spring Training games, Reggie & John give their early thoughts.

Reggie & John hit their Lunchtime Confessions on a Monday, especially with OG being back from Costa Rica!

The voices telling you it won't work usually belong to people who never tried. Nobody gives you permission to take a chance. You just do it.Chris built a 50K MRR business without a formal education, a tech background, or a plan. As an actor, a car dealership paid him $400 to be in a commercial and he thought, "If I can pretend to do this, what happens if I just actually do it?"From there it was taking on teaching himself APIs, webhooks integrations, and enough failures to make most people quit. He's now responsible for 40% of some dealerships' bottom lines, working remotely from Ottawa, heading to Costa Rica.We talked about why people don't take that first step. Chris's take is it's mostly the room you're in. When you move somewhere nobody knows you, the risk calculus changes. The voices telling you you're going to look stupid usually belong to people who never left.We also got into social media, the throttled notification drip sequences designed to keep you coming back, the rage bait economy, the positive reinforcement loop that rewards the most outrageous behavior. His advice was simple: put your phone down and tackle your life goals head on.Chris also hosts Bad Hombres TV on YouTube.

Hey daar lieve luisteraar, Lou hier. Nog steeds vanuit het hart van Miracle Town in Costa Rica. Deze week gaat het in the Miracle Town Radio Show over Identiteitscrisis en het afscheid (moeten) nemen van oude Identiteiten. Ik had zelf niet in de gaten hoe sterk mijn (oude) identiteit van moeder (en daarna nana) is, terwijl mijn kinderen allemaal volwassen zijn en mij niet meer nodig hebben zoals toen ze klein waren. Dit op zich is natuurlijk logisch, maar ik had niet in de gaten dat ik hén nog altijd nodig had als bevestiging van mijn bestaan, terwijl ik een ander bestaan aan het opbouwen ben..! Dit blijkt een klassiek fenomeen bij Identity Shifts. De zgn IDENTITY DESTABILISATION OF THE OLD REFERENCE SYSTEM. Wanneer je stopt met jezelf te reguleren via externe bevestiging, voelt het systeem tijdelijk onbeschermd. Niet omdat je zwakker bent geworden, maar omdat je een oude regulatiestrategie niet meer gebruikt. De oude identity reguleerde zich via - nabijheid - bevestiging - respons van belangrijke anderen (In mijn geval dus mijn kinderen) De nieuwe Identity reguleert zich via: -interne stabiliteit -zelf referentie -structurele identiteit (Bij mij de Empire State Being) En precies op dat overgangspunt voelt het soms alsof je ‘bloot' bent. Niet omdat je minder stabiel bent, maar omdat je stabiliteit nu van binnenuit komt in plaats van van buitenaf. Dat is de identiteitscrisis. Niet het verlies van jezelf. Maar het verlies van de oude manier waarop je jezelf stabiliseerde. Wanneer je afscheid neemt van een oude identiteit kunnen er momenten zijn waarop je zenuwstelsel nog reageert vanuit de oude structuur. Niet omdat je perse terugvalt maar omdat je zenuwstelsel aan het leren is dat het zichzelf nu anders stabiliseert (of moet leren te stabiliseren) Je stabiliteit is dan niet langer afhankelijk van hoe anderen reageren, maar van wie je besloten hebt te zijn. In deze radio show weer reuze aha's bij mezelf hoe het vasthouden aan mijn ‘core' identity als moeder/nana mijn succes in de weg zat. Verder een gesprek over hoe je als Identity verder moet zonder je partner en wat te doen met al die ‘negatieve emoties' als schuld, schaamte, boosheid, verdriet etc. Want die zitten je manifestaties toch in de weg?! Dat hoeft dus helemaal niet. Hoe? dat hoor je in deze show. Het is een heel eerlijk en transparante show geworden, waarin ik de schellen die me weer eens van de ogen zijn gevallen openhartig met je deel. Inmiddels is in Miracle Town ook de Miracle Town Chronicles toegevoegd aan the MT Press & Broadcasting House. Inwoner worden van Miracle Town is nog steeds gratis. Dat kun je via deze link doen:

Isaac del Toro abre su cuenta en carreras por etapas World Tour con su triunfo en el UAE Tour. Mientras que Juan Ayuso e Iván Romeo triunfan en la Vuelta a Algarve y la Vuelta a Andalucía.  Además, el estado de salud de Andrey Amador tras una caída mientras dirigía el entrenamiento con la Preselección Nacional de Costa Rica y el triunfo de México en el Campeonato Panamericano de Pista disputado en Chile. ____________________________________________

Today we're exploring the world of Birding - otherwise known as Birdwatching - with Rick Szabo. Rick has been birding for more than 14 years and observed over 1600 different species. He also guides tours for fellow bird enthusiasts in Texas, California, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Costa Rica.

Serie: Año de Exaltación. Episodio 8Pastor: Carlos Pérez PachecoIglesia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MANA Internacional⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dirección:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo. La Plywood, Alajuela Central, Costa Rica.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reunión: 22/02/2026

RESOURCES- Join me in Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com - Get an opportunity to win a $150 Visa Gift Card! Follow the podcast and share your favorite episode on social media by tagging me @thedanettemay - Fuel your day with Rootz Nutrition Protein Superfood: a clean protein plus greens blend designed to support energy, curb cravings, and nourish your body with real superfoods.Click this link to get your exclusive discount and try it for yourself.CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn Day 5 of my Diary Series, I share a powerful breakthrough moment as I finally say yes to hosting my first open-to-the-public Manifestival. We dive into the energetic shifts many are feeling as we move toward the Fire Horse of 2026, the Hopi prophecy about trusting the river of change, and what it truly means to let go of old patterns, fear, and inherited belief systems. I open up about manifestation through music and movement, the power of sound healing frequencies, and why joy may be the fastest path to creating what your soul desires.I also give a personal update on my deep healing journey, including subconscious trauma release, working with sound frequency therapy, and naturally supporting my body through hip and bone spur healing. This episode is about spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, embodied manifestation, and stepping fully into your soul's calling. If you're feeling pulled into something new, questioning old identities, or ready to release what no longer serves you, this conversation will help you trust the shift and move forward with intention. IN THIS EPISODE:(0:46) Season 3 celebration + $150 visa giveaway – How to enter(1:41) Day 5 check-in – Feeling the pull & the fire horse energy shift(2:50) Hopi prophecy wisdom – Stop clinging and trust the river(3:44) What Manifestival really is – Music, movement and sacred sound frequencies(6:23) Public Manifestival announced – Date, ticket details and what to expect(10:01) Letting go for 2026 – Releasing fear, old stories and family conditioning(13:18) Hip healing update – Costa Rica therapy, bone spurs and subconscious trauma release(14:59) New Costa Rica healing mastermind (16:24) Closing reflections – Weather shifts, grounding practices and staying spiritually aligned

En Équateur, seules trois entreprises sont habilitées à recycler les déchets électroniques. C'est ainsi qu'ils s'accumulent, du continent jusqu'aux Galapagos. L'une d'entre elles, Vertmonde, a recyclé 680 tonnes de déchets électroniques l'an dernier à Quito. De notre correspondant à Quito, En Équateur comme ailleurs, les appareils électroniques, tels que les ordinateurs ou les portables, passent souvent des parents aux enfants. Mais tous finissent par arriver à la fin de leur vie. « Les études montrent que l'Équatorien moyen achète quatre appareils technologiques et produit six kilos de déchets électroniques à l'année, explique Belén Rosales, gérante des opérations de l'entreprise Vertmonde. Cela va de la montre intelligente à la télécommande qui ne marchent plus, les nouveaux écouteurs, le téléphone portable ou un nouvel ordinateur. » Résultat, des dizaines de milliers de tonnes de déchets électroniques dont le pays ne sait trop que faire. Et ce d'autant qu'il ne compte que sur trois compagnies spécialisées dans ce domaine et une culture tout juste naissante du recyclage, selon l'ingénieure environnementale Melyna Terán. « Je crois que notre éducation ne nous a pas habitués au recyclage, analyse-t-elle. Récemment, les gens ont commencé à récupérer les cartons, les résidus organiques et les plastiques, mais pas les déchets électroniques alors que c'est définitivement plus nécessaire que jamais. » À écouter dans 8 milliards de voisinsDéchets: comment passer du «tout jetable» au «tout réparé» ? Une loi qui encadre les activités de recyclage Rendre notre monde plus vert, c'est l'objectif des trois fondatrices de Vertmonde, Belén, Jhoanna et leur mère. En Équateur, la loi dite REP, pour Responsabilité étendue du producteur, encadre les activités de recyclage de déchets électroniques.  « Selon la loi REP, les entreprises ont l'obligation de payer pour le recyclage de 0,5 % des déchets électroniques qu'elles produisent, ajoute Belén Rosales. C'est très peu. Pour le reste, elles souhaitent être payées. Elles savent qu'il y a des éléments précieux à l'intérieur des appareils électroniques et elles veulent en tirer parti. » Un chiffre de 0,5% qui peut être révisé à la hausse tous les 4 ans. Eduardo Vera, technicien de l'entreprise, reconditionne également les ordinateurs qui arrivent en bon état.  « Je révise composant par composant les ordinateurs, les processeurs et les écrans. J'évalue l'état du ventilateur, de la mémoire RAM, je vois s'il est possible de reconditionner la machine, décrit le technicien. Si c'est possible, je vais récolter les pièces manquantes des autres ordinateurs qui arrivent au laboratoire. » Vertmonde s'est également mobilisée pour aider les collectivités isolées des Galapagos. « Aux Galapagos, nous avons un projet avec des entreprises privées, la Chambre de commerce et d'industrie et des mairies, liste Belén Rosales. Toutes ont des déchets électroniques mais elles les accumulent car elles ne savent pas quoi en faire. Donc chaque fois que Latam a de la place dans ses avions, elle amène des déchets sur le continent où nous les traitons. » Aujourd'hui, l'Équateur ne recycle que de 3 à 5 % de ses déchets électroniques contre 8 % pour le Costa Rica ou 25 % pour la Colombie. À lire aussiEnvironnement: les déchets électroniques et dangereux au centre d'une conférence internationale à Genève

THERE IS A FEEDBACK FROM HKJ'S HEADPHONES TO HIS MIC - THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE FIXED - I HAVE BEEN TOLD HKJ HAS BEEN YELLED AT APPROPRIATELY. AI slop from our mate Claude Sonnet 4.6 - who is a good slopmaker and a blessed robot.Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 145, kicking off with Chinese New Year greetings before diving headlong into the Liberal Party's new leadership under Angus Taylor, Victoria's CFMEU corruption saga, and the ever-deepening Epstein files rabbit hole. They roam through the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky's sharp Putin put-down, Cuba's unravelling regime, and the Iran situation — then lighten the mood with one-hit wonders in literature, the T20 World Cup disaster, AFL State of Origin, Winter Olympics, and the Premier League title race. Buckle up.SHOW NOTES WITH TIMESTAMPS

How do weather, habitat, and season influence a snake's ability to fight disease?In this episode, Chris Jenkins sits down with Catherine Hanks, a graduate student in ecology at the University of Georgia, to talk about her path into graduate school, from studying tropical ecology in Costa Rica to finding the right lab as an undergraduate. They also dive into her thesis research on the immune capacity of Eastern Indigo Snakes and what it may reveal about how these iconic snakes respond to Snake Fungal Disease in the wild. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.If you like what you've been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.

Kate and Betsy dive into the topic of feminism after an article came out in the New York Times in November 2025 entitled “Are women ruining the workplace?”.  In this episode we seek to understand the real meaning of feminism, the different waves it has gone through, and what the wild woman archetype says about these times. In today's Episode we discuss: The fire that Kate felt after reading this article, and why we've gotten to a point where feminism has become a bad word. The actual definition of feminism, and the history of the feminist movement through 4 different waves. Wisdom from Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes in “Women Who Run with the Wolves” about feminism. Past Episodes that you Might Enjoy:    Episode 179: The Heroine's Journey: Descent to the Goddess Episode 163: Rage As Teacher Episode 148: Reflections on the Wild Woman Archetype and What She Can Teach us In These Divisive Times Episode 135: Mandy Fabian: Fiercely Feminine Film Director Episode 121: A New Feminine Energy is Rising Episode 114: Use Your Voice Today's Episode sponsored by: The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/) Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Want to go on retreat? Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 11-18 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you connect with your inner healer using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and creativity?  At this retreat, broadway director Kristin Hanggi is joining to lead on the power of creativity to move us through our collective and personal anxiety.   All the details here!  Here is the episode with Kristin –  154. The Multi-Hyphenate Wonder that is Kristin Hanggi Source

Most of us carry a quiet belief somewhere inside that we are unlovable, fundamentally flawed, or that there's just something wrong with us. It's rarely something we say out loud but it shapes how we relate to ourselves, how close we let others get, and how safe we feel being who we are. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I guide you through a gentle parts work meditation for the part of you that believes it's unlovable. This practice is an invitation to turn toward that part with compassion and curiosity, and bring support and healing to this vulnerable part of you. The meditation uses a somatic emotional processing technique called Regenerating Images in Memory to help you connect with this inner part at a deeper level. Through deep listening, acceptance, and support, it becomes possible to ease the intensity of shame and soften the grip of this old wound. This is a supportive practice you can return to whenever you notice self-doubt, self-criticism, or a familiar sense of being “too much” or “not enough.” Perfect for: parts work, healing toxic shame, feeling unlovable, somatic emotional processing, and compassionate self-connection In this episode: We all feel unlovable sometimes… Parts Work Meditation For The Part of You That Believes It's Unlovable (using RIM) Read more about how to heal this core belief here Related: More Body-Centered Parts Work Meditations Get on the Priority Waitlist for my Somatic Self-Love Retreat in Costa Rica 2027 so you'll be the first to get access to early bird pricing! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Ready to find your center, quiet your mind, and step off the roller coaster of stress and overwhelm? You're invited to join me in Somatic Healing Hub! SHH is a beautiful, deeply supportive online community filled with the structure, support, and somatic practices to help you actually feel better in your body - and create real change in your life. Inside, you'll get ad-free access to the Somatic Healing Meditations podcast! Each week, I guide multiple live somatic healing classes - calming, grounded practices to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your inner world. There's also monthly group coaching with me, heart-centered workshops, and an extensive library of powerful body-based resources to support your healing journey. Your nervous system. Your emotions. Your healing — lovingly supported. Learn more and enroll now! Connect with Karena: @helloinnerlight on Instagram, and YouTube Find ALL of the amazing Somatic Healing Meditations here Submit a question for the podcast: Your Healing, Your Questions Free mini-course: The Feel it to Heal it Mini-Course Join me on a retreat! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Get AD-FREE access to this podcast, plus live classes, workshops, and group coaching in Somatic Healing Hub Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En Costa Rica, la ficción supera la realidad. El Colegio de Profesionales en Medicina Veterinaria informaron que sus colegas no atenderán a personas que se autodenominan “therians” o perros. Dicen que los exámenes o diagnósticos en humanos podrían generar sanciones éticas y denuncias por ejercicio ilegal. De manera que ya tienen listos los carteles de no se permite la entrada de Therians y que la medicina veterinaria aplica técnicas exclusivamente a especies no humanas.

We sit down with Pablo Arias, Regional Alliances Manager and key expert at International Relocation Partner® (IRP) – a trusted name in international moves with over seven years (and growing) of hands-on experience helping families and professionals relocate worldwide, with strong expertise in popular Latin American destinations like Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, and beyond.We dive deep into one of the biggest questions for anyone moving south: How do you actually ship containers of household goods from North America to Latin America? Pablo breaks it down in plain English – from choosing Full Container Load (FCL) vs. Less than Container Load (LCL), port-to-door logistics, customs rules and potential tax exemptions, avoiding hidden fees/delays, what to ship (or sell/donate), realistic timelines (often 3–6+ weeks by ocean), cost factors, and pro tips to make the process smooth and stress-free.Whether you're an expat eyeing a new life in Playa del Carmen, Panama City, or the Costa Rican coast, a family relocating for work, or just dreaming of that Latin American adventure, this conversation is packed with real-world advice to save time, money, and sanity.

Hey Friends~  This episode is part 2 of the series “When Communication is Hard.”    Today we're talking about childhood apraxia of speech and other motor speech disorders—what they are, and why speech can be so effort-filled for some kids. If your child knows what they want to say but can't consistently get the words out, this episode will help you understand what's really going on beneath the surface.  We'll also talk about why “just practice” often backfires and what kinds of support actually help at home. I am glad you are here, your child will be, too!  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com COMMENT? QUESTION?  Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play WANT TO WORK WITH ME?  Let's talk:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   MORE RESOURCES I APPROVE AND YOU MAY LOVE:   February - Honoring & Highlighting Children's Authors  Constance Lewis: Emotions   Connect: https://www.colorfulcapesoffeelings.com/ Jason Heffler: Children's Speech Disorders   Connect: linktr.ee/jasonheffler Terry Lilga:  Rhyming   Connect: https://terrililgabooks.com/ Claire Miller: Storytelling With Kids   Connect: www.clairemillerauthor.co.uk   Rella B:  Life Lessons   Connect:  https://rellabbooks.com/   “Bye to Burnout Bundle” for the Homeschool Moms Sign up for Resources! Included is your entrance into my talk with Q&A titled, “Does My Homeschool Child Qualify for Speech Therapy?” I will talk plainly about qualifications and answer your questions.  Bundle Quick Link: https://www.maliaphelpswaller.com/bye-to-burnout-bundle Sign up for a family trip to Costa Rica!!   2026 is a year for deeper connection at Family Talks Retreat in Costa Rica

Keegan Downer (Founder of mindfulMEDS) shares how he went from alcohol addiction and a near-suicidal breaking point, to recovery and to building one of Canada's most recognized microdosing education brands, and why psilocybin doesn't have to be "woo."  We also get super practical: What microdosing actually feels like day-to-day, why it can hit women differently (especially moms), how psilocybin compares to SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) when it comes to emotional processing, and why "wine o'clock" culture is quietly keeping so many women stuck in a stress-and-numb cycle. Join my NEW private community at thelongherlife.com for ongoing protocols, live coaching, and deeper support. WE TALK ABOUT:  05:40 - Keegan's life collapse that led to addiction and the "rooftop moment"  07:45 - Rebuilding purpose after rehab and the anxiety attack that changed everything  09:10 - Why microdosing went from "nobody's talking about this" to mainstream fast  12:35 - The day-13 breakthrough and the microdosing study that launched his mission  19:30 - Why psilocybin and SSRIs create totally different emotional outcomes  23:20 - When microdosing feels "too strong" and how dose + setting change everything  28:40 - The dose reality check: "microdose" vs "creative dose" and why sensitivity matters  38:20 - Why women (especially moms) are the fastest-growing microdosing segment  41:05 - "Wine o'clock" culture, addiction masking, and the uncomfortable truth  44:00 - Brainbow: The saffron extract approach for mood, sleep, and nervous system support  57:10 - Where to learn more, the free microdosing guide, and weekly consults RESOURCES: Join my NEW private community at thelongherlife.com for ongoing protocols, live coaching, and deeper support. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat with biohacking, yoga, healing rituals, and longevity workshops—only 2 spots left. Download the non-toxic baby registry guide to reduce toxic exposure and make confident, evidence-informed choices for your family—free. Mindful Meds website and Instagram Get The Mindful Meds Microdosing Guide here LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music  

In the 175 episodes of the Coffee Sprudgecast, only a few are truly dedicated and earnestly focused on that most imporant of concepts: Proof of Taste. And on the latest episode, we take proof of taste to 100. Only the flavors matter. Only the best brew will do. Are you on the list? Are you ready to prove your taste once and for all?? On this week's episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast, hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen start by brewing coffee using a gorgeous ceramic Vandola that was thrown, glazed, and fired in Costa Rica. Then we dive into the world of Scenery Coffee, the London-based coffee company that just took home top honors in the Notable Roaster category at the 17th Annual Sprudgie Awards. Experimental processing, traditional brewing methods, coffee and coffee gear from near and far: truly this episode has it all…and then some! A little more on this incredible vessel you see above, courtesy of Coffee Balam, who sent us their beautiful Vandola Coffee Brewer designed by Minor Alfaro Alpízar along with their Alfaro Master Roast coffee blend of Catuai and Caturra grown and processed on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Together they made a gorgeous, smooth, and beautiful brew. Coffee Balam donates five percent of proceeds to support cultural preservation projects in the Chorotega community. Trying this brewer + roaster combo was a total surprise to us, and we were thrilled to have such a cool concept come in through the general contact form at Sprudge. If you out there in Sprudge land reading this have something incredible you'd like to send our way for future consideration on the pod, get in touch! Meanwhile, Scenery Coffee took home top honors at our global voted Sprudgie Awards, and were kind enough to send along some coffees to sample at Sprudge HQ, with which everyone on team Sprudge was quite impressed. We brewed two of their lovely coffees on this week's episode—India Ratnagiri Estate LAB-6 and Costa Rica Corazón de Jesús "Los Toños" Java—and spent time learning more about both (Scenery's website is excellent). We brewed those coffees this week with the Miir Coffee Hand Grinder, Miir Pourigami brewer, an Acaia Pearl coffee scale, and enjoyed from Slow Pour Supply 2-Way Cups. Check out these coffee tools and other coffee gear at our popular gear hub Coffee Gear! At the end of the day, taste was well and truly proven. Because that's what it's all about. We really can't say it enough. It's all about…proof of taste. 

Grief is one of the most misunderstood parts of betrayal recovery — especially for couples who are choosing to stay.In this episode, Hali Roderick explores how grief shows up differently for betrayed partners and betraying partners, why couples often feel out of sync in the healing process, and how the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM) helps couples navigate grief in the post-traumatic growth phase.You'll learn why “parallel grief” is normal, how grief becomes a relational stressor, and what healthy shared grieving can actually look like after infidelity and betrayal trauma.This episode offers practical conversation prompts, trauma-sensitive insight, and hope for couples learning how to stay human together in the aftermath of betrayal.Listen to my other episodes on grief that I mention in the episode:#146 Grief After Betrayal: What Men Lose—and Why It Matters for Healing#21 The Grief Nobody Talks About After Betrayal (Coming 2/23/26)#22 Part 1: The Early Grief Phases You Didn't Expect After Betrayal (Coming 3/2/26)#23 Part 2: From Grief to Growth Part 2 (Coming 3/9/26)Connect With Me + Continue Your HealingIf today's episode resonated with you, you don't have to walk the healing journey after betrayal alone. I create trauma-informed resources, conversations, and learning experiences to support individuals and couples navigating infidelity, betrayal trauma, and relational repair.Here are a few ways to stay connected and continue your healing:Join me at a Retreat or IntensiveIf you're craving deeper, in-person support and embodied healing, I'm helping facilitate two upcoming experiences created specifically for betrayed partners. The Courage to Thrive Betrayal Trauma Intensive takes place March 17–20 in Spanish Fork, Utah and offers a structured, trauma-informed space to understand betrayal trauma, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild self-trust. Later this year, the Rise, Renew, Restore Retreat in Costa Rica, happening July 13–18, offers a more spacious, restorative experience focused on slowing down, reconnecting with your body, and healing in the presence of nature and supportive community. Free Resources & DownloadsAccess free tools, guided practices, and educational resources designed to support nervous system regulation, self-trust, boundaries, and clarity after betrayal.

While in Costa Rica, Tammy met who we're sure will be her new best friend. Papa Georgio is the head of security and the father of the villa owner where they were staying. He loved having Tammy and her friends, but he had to admit they did drink a lot of his wine... 

Tammy's trip to Costa Rica included her husband and a big group of friends. One of those friends was Marco, a man Tammy admitted to having a crush on. So what happened when she brought her hall pass and her husband on vacation? Will what happens in Costa Rica stay in Costa Rica?

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat and interviews, in the first of two podcasts we have for your listening pleasure this week. The Whitecaps kicked off their 2026 campaign in Costa Rica on Wednesday evening, in a goalless draw with Cartagines in Champions Cup action. We delve into the main talking points from and coming out of the match, look at how ready the 'Caps feel to begin their MLS season on Saturday, and preview that first match against Real Salt Lake with MLS Apple TV commentator Keith Costigan. We also chat with journalist Favian Renkel from Kickbase USA to look at the Whitecaps' chances this year, preview the MLS Western Conference, and look at the new MLS fantasy football app. All of this plus we move onto the letter H in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series and music-wise, Syd Barrett continues his residency as our Artist of the Month, Bogshed are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength, this time around some non-qualifying heartbreak. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.26: Intro - the good, the bad, and the ugly of football around the world 08.21: Canadian Soccer A to Z - H 23.20: Whitecaps start season off with goalless draw in Costa Rica 45.00: MLS Western Conference preview with Favian Renkel 99.20: Keith Costigan interview 123.50: Burning questions around the Whitecaps ahead of RSL opener 146.30: Wavelength - HEyap - I Am Human

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 181 - Jack Fisk - Production Designer In this extended episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with production designer Jack Fisk (MARTY SUPREME, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, MULHOLLAND DRIVE). Spanning the worlds' jungles, mountains, and open plains, Jack's work as a designer brings the real world to the audience on the big screen. Throughout our conversation, Jack discusses his views on designing, and he recalls numerous stories detailing the exhaustive work behind his contributions to films such as DAYS OF HEAVEN, THE THIN RED LINE, and THE REVENANT. Later, Jack reveals how he resurrected post-war New York City in the Lower East Side in MARTY SUPREME, and we discuss how he collaborated with cinematographer Darius Khondji (Season 1, Episode 135) on the film and strove for originality in its design. Jack also reflects on the evolution of his lifelong friendship with David Lynch from high school up until his death in 2025, and he shares how he overcame a number of obstacles while designing MULHOLLAND DRIVE. Plus, Jack recalls how he survived the "highway of death" in Costa Rica. Listen to Ruth De Jong's episode (Season 2, Episode 49) to learn even more about Jack. - Recommended Viewing: MULHOLLAND DRIVE, DAYS OF HEAVEN - This episode is sponsored by Aputure & Picture Shop 

Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando de las soluciones que busca Cuba para el bloqueo petrolero de Estados Unidos; y de un nuevo proyecto de ley en Argentina que bajaría la edad de responsabilidad penal a 14 años. Hablaremos también de la recuperación de la biodiversidad del río Yangtsé en China tras una prohibición de pesca en el año 2021; y por último, del homenaje a Lula da Silva en el Carnaval de Río de Janeiro.   La segunda parte del programa estará dedicada a la cultura y lenguaje de América Latina. En el diálogo gramatical ilustraremos ejemplos de Adverbs, mientras hablamos del pueblo indígena bribri, que viven en partes de Costa Rica y Panamá. Cerraremos la emisión explorando el uso de la frase Ojo por ojo, diente por diente. En este segmento hablaremos de la veneración de un santo pagano: San La Muerte. - Cuba busca soluciones al bloqueo de petróleo de Estados Unidos - Argentina busca bajar la edad de imputabilidad - El río Yangtsé recupera su flora y fauna - El Carnaval de Río homenajea a Lula da Silva - Las particularidades del pueblo bribri - Un santo para quienes buscan venganza

in this episode, I talk about the key to building a personal brand that people are OBSESSED with. the type of content you need to be creating AND the personal identity shifts to BECOME the woman that people want to watch.  ♥︎ 

In this episode, I'm joined by Rebecca Hinds — organizational behavior expert and founder of the Work AI Institute at Glean — for a practical conversation about why meetings deteriorate over time and how to redesign them. Rebecca argues that bad meetings aren't a people problem — they're a systems problem. Without intentional design, meetings default to ego, status signaling, conflict avoidance, and performative participation. Over time, low-value meetings become normalized instead of fixed. Drawing on her research at Stanford University and her leadership of the Work Innovation Lab at Asana, she shares frameworks from her new book, Your Best Meeting Ever, including: The four legitimate purposes of a meeting: decide, discuss, debate, or develop The CEO test for when synchronous time is truly required How to codify shared meeting standards Why leaders must explicitly give permission to leave low-value meetings We also explore leadership, motivation, and the myth that kindness and high standards are opposites. Rebecca explains why effective leaders diagnose what drives each individual — encouragement for some, direct challenge for others — and design environments that support both performance and belonging. Finally, we talk about AI and the future of work. Tools amplify existing culture: strong systems improve, broken systems break faster. Organizations that redesign how work happens — not just what tools they use — will have the advantage. If you want to run better meetings, lead with more clarity, and rethink how collaboration actually happens, this episode is for you. You can find Your Best Meeting Ever at major bookstores and learn more at rebeccahinds.com.  00:00 Start 00:27 Why Meetings Get Worse Over Time Robin references Good Omens and the character Crowley, who designs the M25 freeway to intentionally create frustration and misery. They use this metaphor to illustrate how systems can be designed in ways that amplify dysfunction, whether intentionally or accidentally. The idea is that once dysfunctional systems become normalized, people stop questioning them. They also discuss Cory Doctorow's concept of enshittification, where platforms and systems gradually decline as organizational priorities override user experience. Rebecca connects this pattern directly to meetings, arguing that without intentional design, meetings default to chaos and energy drain. Over time, poorly designed meetings become accepted as inevitable rather than treated as solvable design problems. Rebecca references the Simple Sabotage Field Manual created by the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. The manual advised citizens in occupied territories on how to subtly undermine organizations from within. Many of the suggested tactics involved meetings, including encouraging long speeches, focusing on irrelevant details, and sending decisions to unnecessary committees. The irony is that these sabotage techniques closely resemble common behaviors in modern corporate meetings. Rebecca argues that if meetings were designed from scratch today, without legacy habits and inherited norms, they would likely look radically different. She explains that meetings persist in their dysfunctional form because they amplify deeply human tendencies like ego, status signaling, and conflict avoidance. Rebecca traces her interest in teamwork back to her experience as a competitive swimmer in Toronto. Although swimming appears to be an individual sport, she explains that success is heavily dependent on team structure and shared preparation. Being recruited to swim at Stanford exposed her to an elite, team-first environment that reshaped how she thought about performance. She became fascinated by how a group can become greater than the sum of its parts when the right cultural conditions are present. This experience sparked her long-term curiosity about why organizations struggle to replicate the kind of cohesion often seen in sports. At Stanford, Coach Lee Mauer emphasized that emotional wellbeing and performance were deeply connected. The team included world record holders and Olympians, and the performance standards were extremely high. Despite the intensity, the culture prioritized connection and belonging. Rituals like informal story time around the hot tub helped teammates build relationships beyond performance metrics. Rebecca internalized the lesson that elite performance and strong culture are not opposing forces. She saw firsthand that intensity and warmth can coexist, and that psychological safety can actually reinforce high standards rather than weaken them. Later in her career at Asana, Rebecca encountered the company value of rejecting false trade-offs. This reinforced a lesson she had first learned in swimming, which is that many perceived either-or tensions are not actually unavoidable. She argues that organizations often assume they must choose between performance and happiness, or between kindness and accountability. In her experience, these are false binaries that can be resolved through better design and clearer expectations. She emphasizes that motivated and engaged employees tend to produce higher quality work, making culture a strategic advantage rather than a distraction. Kindness versus ruthlessness in leadership Robin raises the contrast between harsh, fear-based leadership styles and more relational, positive leadership approaches. Both styles have produced winning teams, which raises the question of whether success comes because of the leadership style or despite it. Rebecca argues that resilience and accountability are essential, regardless of tone. She stresses that kindness alone is not sufficient for high performance, but neither is harshness inherently superior. Effective leadership requires understanding what motivates each individual, since some people thrive on encouragement while others crave direct challenge. Rebecca personally identifies with wanting to be pushed and appreciates clarity when her work falls short of expectations. She concludes that the most effective leaders diagnose motivation carefully and design environments that maximize both growth and performance. 08:51 Building the Book-Launch Team: Mentors, Agents, and Choosing the Right Publisher Robin asks Rebecca about the size and structure of the team she assembled to execute the launch successfully. He is especially curious about what the team actually looked like in practice and how coordinated the effort needed to be. He also asks about the meeting cadence and work cadence required to bring a book launch to life at that level. The framing highlights that writing the book is only one phase, while launching it is an entirely different operational challenge. Rebecca explains that the process felt much more organic than it might appear from the outside. She admits that at the beginning, she underestimated the full scope of what a book launch entails. Her original motivation was simple: she believed she had a valuable perspective, wanted to help people, and loved writing. As she progressed deeper into the publishing process, she realized that writing the manuscript was only one piece of a much larger system. The operational and promotional dimensions gradually revealed themselves as a second job layered on top of authorship. Robin emphasizes that writing a book and publishing a book are fundamentally different jobs. Rebecca agrees and acknowledges that the publishing side requires a completely different skill set and infrastructure. The conversation underscores that authorship is creative work, while publishing and launching require strategy, coordination, and business acumen. Rebecca credits her Stanford mentor, Bob Sutton, as a life changing influence throughout the process. He guided her step by step, including decisions around selecting a publisher and choosing an agent. She initially did not plan to work with an agent, but through guidance and reflection, she shifted her perspective. His mentorship helped her ask better questions and approach the process more strategically rather than reactively. Rebecca reflects on an important mindset shift in her career. Earlier in life, she was comfortable being the big fish in a small pond. Over time, she came to believe that she performs better when surrounded by people who are smarter and more experienced than she is. She describes her superpower as working extremely hard and having confidence in that effort. Because of that, she prefers environments where others elevate her thinking and push her further. This philosophy became central to how she built her book launch team. As Rebecca learned more about the moving pieces required for a successful campaign, she became more intentional about who she wanted involved. She sought the best not in terms of prestige alone, but in terms of belief and commitment. She wanted people who would go to bat for her and advocate for the book with genuine enthusiasm. She noticed that some organizations that looked impressive on paper were not necessarily the right fit for her specific campaign. This led her to have extensive conversations with potential editors and publicists before making decisions. Rebecca developed a personal benchmark for evaluating partners. She paid attention to whether they were willing to apply the book's ideas within their own organizations. For her, that signaled authentic belief rather than surface level marketing support. When Simon and Schuster demonstrated early interest in implementing the book's learnings internally, it stood out as meaningful alignment. That commitment suggested they cared about the substance of the work, not just the promotional campaign. As the process unfolded, Rebecca realized that part of her job was learning what questions to ask. Each conversation with potential partners refined her understanding of what she needed. She became more deliberate about building the right bench of people around her. The team was not assembled all at once, but rather shaped through iterative learning and discernment. The launch ultimately reflected both her evolving standards and her commitment to surrounding herself with people who elevated the work. 12:12 Asking Better Questions & Going Asynchronous Robin highlights the tension between the voice of the book and the posture of a first time author entering a major publishing house. He notes that Best Meeting Ever encourages people to assert authority in meetings by asking about agendas, ownership, and structure. At the same time, Rebecca was entering conversations with an established publisher as a new author seeking partnership. The question becomes how to balance clarity and conviction with humility and openness. Robin frames it as showing up with operational authority while still saying you publish books and I want to work with you. Rebecca calls the question insightful and explains that tactically she relied heavily on asking questions. She describes herself as intentionally curious and even nosy because she did not yet know what she did not know. Rather than pretending to have answers, she used inquiry as a way to build authority through understanding. She asked questions asynchronously almost daily, emailing her agent and editor with anything that came to mind. This allowed her to learn the system while also signaling engagement and seriousness. Rebecca explains that most of the heavy lifting happened outside of meetings. By asking questions over email, she clarified information before stepping into synchronous time. Meetings were then reserved for ambiguity, decision making, and issues that required real time collaboration. As a result, the campaign involved very few meetings overall. She had a biweekly meeting with her core team and roughly monthly conversations with her editor. The rest of the coordination happened asynchronously, which aligned with her philosophy about effective meeting design. Rebecca jokes that one hidden benefit of writing a book on meetings is that everyone shows up more prepared and on time. She also felt internal pressure to model the behaviors she was advocating. The campaign therefore became a real world test of her ideas. She emphasizes that she is glad the launch was not meeting heavy and that it reflected the principles in the book. Robin shares a story about their initial connection through David Shackleford. During a short introductory call, he casually offered to spend time discussing book marketing strategies. Rebecca followed up, scheduled time, and took extensive notes during their conversation. After thanking him, she did not continue unnecessary follow up or prolonged discussion. Instead, she quietly implemented many of the practical strategies discussed. Robin later observed bulk sales, bundled speaking engagements, and structured purchase incentives that reflected disciplined execution. Robin emphasizes that generating ideas is relatively easy compared to implementing them. He connects this to Seth Godin's praise that the book is for people willing to do the work. The real difficulty lies not in brainstorming strategies but in consistently executing them. He describes watching Rebecca implement the plan as evidence that she practices what she preaches. Her hard work and disciplined follow through reinforced his confidence in the book before even reading it. Rebecca responds with gratitude and acknowledges that she took his advice seriously. She affirms that several actions she implemented were directly inspired by their conversation. At the same time, the tone remains grounded and collaborative rather than performative. The exchange illustrates her pattern of seeking input, synthesizing it, and then executing independently. Robin transitions toward the theme of self knowledge and its role in leadership and meetings. He connects Rebecca's disciplined execution to her awareness of her own strengths. The earlier theme resurfaces that she sees hard work and follow through as her superpower. The implication is that effective meetings and effective leadership both begin with understanding how you operate best. 17:48 Self-Knowledge at Work Robin shares that he knows he is motivated by carrots rather than sticks. He explains that praise energizes him and improves his performance more than criticism ever could. As a performer and athlete, he appreciates detailed notes and feedback, but encouragement is what unlocks his best work. He contrasts that with experiences like old school ballet training, where harsh discipline did not bring out his strengths. His point is that understanding how you are wired takes experience and reflection. Rebecca agrees that self knowledge is essential and ties it directly to motivation. She argues that the better you understand yourself, the more clearly you can articulate what drives you. Many people, especially early in their careers, do not pause to examine what truly motivates them. She notes that motivation is often intangible and not primarily monetary. For some people it is praise, for others criticism, learning, mastery, collaboration, or autonomy. She also emphasizes that motivation changes over time and shifts depending on organizational context. One of Rebecca's biggest lessons as a manager and contributor is the importance of codifying self knowledge. Writing down what motivates you and how you work best makes it easier to communicate those needs to others. She believes this explicitness is especially critical during times of change. When work is evolving quickly, assumptions about motivation can lead to disengagement. Making preferences visible reduces friction and prevents misalignment. Rebecca references a recent presentation she gave on the dangers of automating the soul of work. She and her mentor Bob Sutton have discussed how organizations risk stripping meaning from roles if they automate without discernment. She points to research showing that many AI startups are automating tasks people would prefer to keep human. The warning is that just because something can be automated does not mean it should be. Without understanding what makes work meaningful for employees, leaders can unintentionally remove the very elements that motivate people. Rebecca believes managers should create explicit user manuals for their team members. These documents outline how individuals prefer to communicate, what motivates them, and what their career aspirations are. She sees this as a practical leadership tool rather than a symbolic exercise. Referring back to these documents helps leaders guide their teams through uncertainty and change. When asked directly, she confirms that she has implemented this practice in previous roles and intends to do so again. When asked about the future of AI, Rebecca avoids making long term predictions. She observes that the most confident forecasters are often those with something to sell. Her shorter term view is that AI amplifies whatever already exists inside an organization. Strong workflows and cultures may improve, while broken systems may become more efficiently broken. She sees organizations over investing in technology while under investing in people and change management. As a result, productivity gains are appearing at the individual level but not consistently at the team or organizational level. Rebecca acknowledges that there is a possible future where AI creates abundance and healthier work life balance. However, she does not believe current evidence strongly supports that outcome in the near term. She does see promising examples of organizations using AI to amplify collaboration and cross functional work. These examples remain rare but signal that a more human centered future is possible. She is cautiously hopeful but not convinced that the most optimistic scenario will unfold automatically. Robin notes that time horizons for prediction have shortened dramatically. Rebecca agrees and says that six months feels like a reasonable forecasting window in the current environment. She observes that the best leaders are setting thresholds for experimentation and failure. Pilots and proofs of concept should fail at a meaningful rate if organizations are truly exploring. Shorter feedback loops allow organizations to learn quickly rather than over commit to fragile long term assumptions. Robin shares a formative story from growing up in his father's small engineering firm, where he was exposed early to office systems and processes. Later, studying in a Quaker community in Costa Rica, he experienced full consensus decision making. He recalls sitting through extended debates, including one about single versus double ply toilet paper. As a fourteen year old who would rather have been climbing trees in the rainforest, the meeting felt painfully misaligned with his energy. That experience contributed to his lifelong desire to make work and collaboration feel less draining and more intentional. The story reinforces the broader theme that poorly designed meetings can disconnect people from purpose and engagement. 28:31 Leadership vs. Tribal Instincts Rebecca explains that much of dysfunctional meeting behavior is rooted in tribal human instincts. People feel loyalty to the group and show up to meetings simply to signal belonging, even when the meeting is not meaningful. This instinct to attend regardless of value reinforces bloated calendars and performative participation. She argues that effective meeting design must actively counteract these deeply human tendencies. Without intentional structure, meetings default to social signaling rather than productive collaboration. Rebecca emphasizes that leadership plays a critical role in changing meeting culture Leaders must explicitly give employees permission to leave meetings when they are not contributing. They must also normalize asynchronous work as a legitimate and often superior alternative. Without that top down permission, employees will continue attending out of fear or habit. Meeting reform requires visible endorsement from those with authority. Power dynamics and pushing back without positional authority Robin reflects on the power of writing a book on meetings while still operating within a hierarchy. He asks how individuals without formal authority can challenge broken systems. Rebecca responds that there is no universal solution because outcomes depend heavily on psychological safety. In organizations with high trust, there is often broad recognition that meetings are ineffective and a desire to fix them. In lower trust environments, change must be approached more strategically and indirectly. Rebecca advises employees to lead with curiosity rather than confrontation. Instead of calling out a bad meeting, one might ask whether their presence is truly necessary. Framing the question around contribution rather than judgment reduces defensiveness. This approach lowers the emotional temperature and keeps the conversation constructive. Curiosity shifts the tone from personal critique to shared problem solving. In psychologically unsafe environments, Rebecca suggests shifting enforcement to systems rather than individuals. Automated rules such as canceling meetings without agendas or without sufficient confirmations can reduce personal friction. When technology enforces standards, it feels less like a personal attack. Codified rules provide employees with shared language and objective criteria. This reduces the perception that opting out is a rejection of the person rather than a rejection of the structure. Rebecca argues that every organization should have a clear and shared definition of what deserves to be a meeting. If five employees are asked what qualifies as a meeting, they should give the same answer. Without explicit criteria, decisions default to habit and hierarchy. Clear rules give employees confidence to push back constructively. Shared standards transform meeting participation from a personal negotiation into a procedural one. Rebecca outlines a two part test to determine whether a meeting should exist. First, the meeting must serve one of four purposes which are to decide, discuss, debate, or develop people. If it does not satisfy one of those four categories, it likely should not be a meeting. Even if it passes that test, it must also satisfy one of the CEO criteria. C refers to complexity and whether the issue contains enough ambiguity to require synchronous dialogue. E refers to emotional intensity and whether reading emotions or managing reactions is important. O refers to one way door decisions, meaning choices that are difficult or costly to reverse. Many organizational decisions are reversible and therefore do not justify synchronous time. Robin asks how small teams without advanced tech stacks can automate meeting discipline. Rebecca explains that many safeguards can be implemented with existing tools such as Google Calendar or simple scripts. Basic rules like requiring an agenda or minimum confirmations can be enforced through standard workflows. Not all solutions require advanced AI tools. The key is introducing friction intentionally to prevent low value meetings from forming. Rebecca notes that more advanced AI tools can measure engagement, multitasking, or participation. Some platforms now provide indicators of attention or involvement during meetings. While these tools are promising, they are not required to implement foundational meeting discipline. She cautions against over investing in shiny tools without first clarifying principles. Metrics are useful when they reinforce intentional design rather than replace it. Rebecca highlights a subtle risk of automation, particularly in scheduling. Tools can be optimized for the sender while increasing friction for recipients. Leaders should consider the system level impact rather than only individual efficiency. Productivity gains at the individual level can create hidden coordination costs for the team. Meeting automation should be evaluated through a collective lens. Rebecca distinguishes between intrusive AI bots that join meetings and simple transcription tools. She is cautious about bots that visibly attend meetings and distract participants. However, she supports consensual transcription when it enhances asynchronous follow up. Effective transcription can reduce cognitive load and free participants to engage more deeply. Used thoughtfully, these tools can strengthen collaboration rather than dilute it. 41:35 Maker vs. Manager: Balancing a Day Job with a Book Launch Robin shares an example from a webinar where attendees were asked for feedback via a short Bitly link before the session closed. He contrasts this with the ineffectiveness of "smiley face/frowny face" buttons in hotel bathrooms—easy to ignore and lacking context. The key is embedding feedback into the process in a way that's natural, timely, and comfortable for participants. Feedback mechanisms should be integrated, low-friction, and provide enough context for meaningful responses. Rebecca recommends a method inspired by Elise Keith called Roti—rating meetings on a zero-to-five scale based on whether they were worth attendees' time. She suggests asking this for roughly 10% of meetings to gather actionable insight. Follow-up question: "What could the organizer do to increase the rating by one point?" This approach removes bias, focuses on attendee experience, and identifies meetings that need restructuring. Splits in ratings reveal misaligned agendas or attendee lists and guide optimization. Robin imagines automating feedback requests via email or tools like Superhuman for convenience. Rebecca agrees and adds that simple forms (Google Forms, paper, or other methods) are effective, especially when anonymous. The goal is simplicity and consistency—given how costly meetings are, there's no excuse to skip feedback. Robin references Paul Graham's essay on maker vs. manager schedules and asks about Rebecca's approach to balancing writing, team coordination, and book marketing. Rebecca shares that 95% of her effort on the book launch was "making"—writing and outreach—thanks to a strong team handling management. She devoted time to writing, scrappy outreach, and building relationships, emphasizing giving without expecting reciprocation. The main coordination challenge was balancing her book work with her full-time job at Asana, requiring careful prioritization. Rebecca created a strict writing schedule inspired by her swimming discipline: early mornings, evenings, and weekends dedicated to writing. She prioritized her book and full-time work while maintaining family commitments. Discipline and clear prioritization were essential to manage competing but synergistic priorities. Robin asks about written vs. spoken communication, referencing Amazon's six-page memos and Zandr Media's phone-friendly quick syncs. Rebecca emphasizes that the answer depends on context but a strong written communication culture is essential in all organizations. Written communication supports clarity, asynchronous work, and complements verbal communication. It's especially important for distributed teams or virtual work. With AI, clear documentation allows better insights, reduces unnecessary content generation, and reinforces disciplined communication. 48:29 AI and the Craft of Writing Rebecca highlights that employees have varying learning preferences—introverted vs. extroverted, verbal vs. written. Effective communication systems should support both verbal and written channels to accommodate these differences. Rebecca's philosophy: writing is a deeply human craft. AI was not used for drafting or creative writing. AI supported research, coordination, tracking trends, and other auxiliary tasks—areas where efficiency is key. Human-led drafting, revising, and word choice remained central to the book. Robin praises Rebecca's use of language, noting it feels human and vivid—something AI cannot replicate in nuance or delight. Rebecca emphasizes that crafting every word, experimenting with phrasing, and tinkering with language is uniquely human. This joy and precision in writing is not replicable by AI and is part of what makes written communication stand out. Rebecca hopes human creativity in writing and oral communication remains valued despite AI advances. Strong written communication is increasingly differentiating for executive communicators and storytellers in organizations. AI can polish or mass-produce text, but human insight, nuance, and storytelling remain essential and career-relevant. Robin emphasizes the importance of reading, writing, and physical activities (like swimming) to reclaim attention from screens. These practices support deep human thinking and creativity, which are harder to replace with AI. Rebecca uses standard tools strategically: email (chunked and batched), Google Docs, Asana, Doodle, and Zoom. Writing is enhanced by switching platforms, fonts, colors, and physical locations—stimulating creativity and perspective. Physical context (plane, café, city) is strongly linked to breakthroughs and memory during writing. Emphasis is on how tools are enacted rather than which tools are used—behavior and discipline matter more than tech. Rebecca primarily recommends business books with personal relevance: Adam Grant's Give and Take – for relational insights beyond work. Bob Sutton's books – for broader lessons on organizational and personal effectiveness. Robert Cialdini's Influence – for understanding human behavior in both professional and personal contexts. Her selections highlight that business literature often offers universal lessons applicable beyond work. 59:48 Where to Find Rebecca The book is available at all major bookstores. Website: rebeccahinds.com LinkedIn: Rebecca Hinds  

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today I am interviewing Hadley, a school counselor and IMPACT member, for a special guest episode. Hadley is passionate about building rapport and meaningful relationships with students. In this conversation, she shares practical advice for new counselors and simple, effective ways to build strong connections with students. Hadley lives in a small rural town in mid Missouri. She has been married for 10 years and has two daughters who are 8 and 4 years old. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's of Education in Counseling with a license in School Counseling. Hadley has been a school counselor for 11 years and has worked exclusively at the elementary level, serving grades PK through 5. She is currently the 3 to 5 school counselor at her school and is in her third year in this role. Prior to becoming a school counselor, she worked with children in a behavioral health setting, which helped shape her approach to supporting students with diverse needs. What does Hadley love about school counseling? Hadley shares that school counseling gives her the unique opportunity to be a safe and steady presence for her students. Her goal is for every student to leave her office knowing that she is in their corner, cheering them on, and that they always have a safe place to return to when they need support. In her role, she teaches classroom lessons and facilitates both small groups and individual sessions. As she shares in the episode, she values being a consistent and supportive adult in her students' lives. What does she love about individual sessions? Hadley explains that individual sessions allow for deeper relationships. These one on one moments create space to truly understand what a student is walking through and to support them during difficult seasons in a more personalized way. How does she manage the logistics of individual sessions? When a student stops by for a quick visit, Hadley takes time to talk and assess the situation. If she recognizes that the conversation may require more time than the student can reasonably be out of class, she looks for a natural pause in the discussion and lets the student know she will follow up the next day at a specific time. For students who require more intensive support, she schedules consistent weekly sessions. She also uses games as a tool to encourage conversation and help students feel more comfortable opening up. What does a typical day look like? Hadley splits her day into two parts. During the first half of the day, she focuses on individual sessions and small groups. In the afternoon, she teaches classroom lessons that are built into the school's specials rotation. She teaches three 50 minute classroom sessions each day, allowing her to see every class in the building each week. What advice does she have for new school counselors? Hadley emphasizes the importance of building relationships before building a program. She encourages new counselors to focus first on relationships with students, staff, and families. When strong relationships are in place, the program will naturally begin to take shape. She also highlights the importance of setting boundaries. Leave work at work when possible and remember that it is okay to say no to additional responsibilities if you do not have the capacity to take them on. If you enjoyed this conversation, do not forget that next week I am hosting a free live training on how to enhance your individual counseling sessions and begin collecting meaningful data. You will walk away with easy to implement engagement strategies and practical data tracking tools to help you feel confident and valued in your role. Resources Mentioned: Individual Counseling LIVE Training Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

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